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Their light. he delegated a squad Of his
agents to take up the matter at once.
Delivers "Bomb" to Secret Service.

Secretary Newton gave up the supposed
bomb on demand. Not exactly divining
the perplexity that had arisen, and per-
haps with native aforethought, he gave
no clue to the secret service Of the
true inwardness'' Of the situation. 4
Then secret service men applied the acid
test and the danger-destroying devices.
They still have the terrible engine OF de-
strfction. now just as harmless as it has
been for many years.
The cannon ball was found imbedded
in the earth under the pavement Of a
street, in Norfolk, Va. Street Contractor
Bell Of Pennsylvania. who had a street
paving job in the Virginia city, found 1t
and thought it would be pleasing and
acceptable gift to the President, as 1t
had been a tribute Of English besiegers
to the defenders Of Norfolk during the
war of 1872.
With a letter explaining all about it.
he sent it to the Secretary OF the Treas
ury to be transmitted to the President.
The cannon ball duly arrived by express:
was set as a paper weight on the desk
OF Secretary Newton, pending transfer
to the ultimate destination.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-04-08
PimpleS Vanish

Pimples and ugly face blotches clear away
often in single night by the OF the mild,
antiseptc wash, the Odd. PRESCRIPTION
FOR ECZEMA. 1t washes away impurities and
leaves the skin smooth and healthy.
Get a soc bottle OF this wonderful skin cure
today. and keep 1t on hand. We know and guar
autee that Odd. will do all that is claimed Tor
il. D.D.DI Soap helps. too; ask about Il.
o'Donnef , Drug Store.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-04-08
INNOCENT CANNON BALL
CAUSES CONSERVATION
Relic of English Invasion Of
1912 Sent to President Is
Mistaken for Bomb.

Suspected of being an Internal machine
cannon ball, long past original de-
structiveness, a relic of English in
vasion OF American soil, and intended as
souvenir and gift to the President, has
caused no end of perturbation to some
and considerable amusement to others.
COlored messengers at the door of the
Office of the Secretary of the Treasury
were first to be seized with alarm. White
the supposed bomb rested on his desk
Secretary Byron Newton found answer to
an unexplained delay in obtaining mes
senger service in response to the ring OF
his bell Of summons. When the messenger
finally appeared he SHE'D away from the
cannon ball as though it were a pack of
f1recrackers.
The secret service, when it took hand
in the situation, was in earnest about it.
The old and spent missile was handled
gingerly. as though it were real engine
of destruction and with all the display
OF heroic readiness for sacrifice of self
that is supposed to distinguish secret
service man when taking his life in his
hands. The Misunderstanding treatment
was applied with exact attention to de-
tails, and nothing that has been devised
for real emergency of this supposed ma
ture was omitted.
The secretary to the President. Joseph
Patrick Tumulty-perhaps the jokes on
him-is reported to have been stirred up
about it enough to make it a matter for
secret service investigation.
Laughs Over Unintended Alarm.
Secretary Byron Newton is the man
who laughs. He is the unlntentional rea-
son of the perturbation of other govern
ment officials. Knowing all about the
iron sphere, and observing the gun
shyness'' of his messengers-he sent word
to Secretary Tumulty to send for the
worry-making cannon ball.
The written words. "infernal machine"
stared out of Secretary Newton's letter
to Secretary Tumulty. when Secretary
Tumulty gave it, on receipt. the prompt
consideration usually accorded to mes
sages from this source. Mr.. Newton in
his letter had meant no harm or to cause
no alarm, merely telling that the cannon
balls presence on his desk was impeding
the government business by the alarm it,
caused among the messenger force, who
regarded it as an internal machine
That was the use Of the words made by
Mr.. Newton Mr.. Tumulty saw nothing
else BY the fastest lightning express
messenger of the White House force he
dispatched the correspondence to the Sc
cret service.
Acting Chief Moran of the secret serv-
ice in his quick look at the Newton let
ter, saw the same soul-trembltng words.
internal machine" Pausing for no fur
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-04-08

Virginia. aged four years. daughter OF
l.. NJ. Ward. Buckingham. W. Va, was
fatally scalded Sunday. the child while
playing having backed into lard can
filled with boiling water.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-04-08

Alexander c. Carpenter. farmer liv-
ing near Chenton. Va, fell from wagon
and broke his neck. He was hauling
crates from the station when the mule he
was driving became frightened and ran
away.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-04-08

regular business meeting of the organi-
cation Charles r. Burr and George Cam
ton were initiated as members.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-04-08

American National Bank
American Security and Trust
Company
Columbia National Bank
Commercial National Bank
Continental Trust Company
District National Bank
Federal National Bank
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-04-08
Chronic Surgical Hospital.

A resolution, offered by Miss Con-
stance Leupp, favoring an investigation
as to the need of hospital for chronic
surgical cases, which was not adopted.
will be referred to in the explanatory
memoranda to be prepared
Frederick L. Siddons, who presented
the report of the executive committee,
referred to the recent visit to the White
House Of Henry Bruere and John Pur-
roy Mitchell of New York and others in
the interest Of the proposed survey, and
stated that the recommendations pre-
scented to the club previously have been
Endorsed at different times by the or
ganiZation.
A severe arraignment of the District
government was made during the dis
cussion by Z. w. Oyster, who asserted
there is no other government like it in
the world, and that no other munich
patty would put up with such an ar
rangement.
He declared that Washington is a
beautiful city only in spots, where i'm
provements have been made for a favor
ed few. Washington, he said. Is az
f1icted with an undemocratic, unrepub-
lican and un-American form Of govern
ment.
A. ]. McKelway, to whom President
Wilson, prior to his inauguration, is
said to have made the remark that his
nose had been placed on a new trail
with respect to conditions in the District
of Columbia, also addressed the meeting
Mr.. McKelway read extracts from let
ter which he wrote to the Russell Sage
Foundation, some time ago. suggesting
that this institution conduct in Wash
ington such a survey as it Is now pro-
posed the federal government shall un-
dertake through the appointment Of a
commission for that purpose.
Rev. John Van Schaic1x, jr.. president
of the club, presided at last nights meet
ing. He expects to call a special session
OF the executive committee today, when
a subcommittee will be appointed to COM
municate the clubs action to the Presi-
dent
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-04-08
New Members of Club.

The following new members were elect
ed at the meeting last evening: Mrs.
Howard Beall, n. Ernest Dorsey, Mrs.
James Carroll Frazer, Mrs. Helen H.
Gardener, Mrs. Adolph Kahn. Mrs. A.
G. Laird, Mr.. and Mrs. r. H. Lggett,
Mrs. Lewis Merriam, Shirley Mills. Mr..
and Mrs Leo d. Miner, Mrs. j. r. North,
Miss Elizabeth Crosby Moves, A. ]. Par
sons. Mrs. Henry Arnold Peckham, Mrs.
Eugene Stevens, Miss Nellie Stevens,
Mrs. John Talbert, Mr.. C. Seymour
Thompson and E. r. Weaver.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-04-08
Wire FLY Screens

In factory there's force OF kept busy all
making Wire Screens perfect knowledge OF the business
exceptional facilities and INSTRUCTIONS TO USE ONLY
THE VERY BEST MATERIALS enable them to produce
Screens of the very highest standard of worth They tthey
sghtly-they last. Estimates prove prices moderate
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1913-10-27
CLOTHING NEEDED.
Inmates of ChiIdren's Home Need
Winter Garments.

Will all those who have children's
winter clothing which is not needed,
kindly send it to the Chlidrens
Home? 1t will be very much apprec-
lated. The-e are seventeen chitdfen
in the Home at present, boys and
girls, ranging from two to thirteen
wears, AMI considerable clothing is
needed to equip them for the winter
Hats and coats, dresses, under
clothing and shoes for girls; over
coats, suits, hats, undertaking ana
shoes for bows, all can be utilized. II
it is impossible for anyone TO SEND
such articles to the Home, postal
card to Miss Hackett. the Super''-
tendent, or telephone call to 4o"
will bring a messenger to your dcor'
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1913-10-27
NEWS OF THE DAY.

Reconstruction of the administra-
ton currency bill begins today be-
hind closed doors in the Senate bank
ing committee. The issue is clearly
drawn between the bill as passed by
the house and the central bank plan
proposed by President Frank "A.
Vanderlip, of the National City Bank
of New York. On the even of the
committee meeting Representative
Glass, who led the fight in the House
for the administration Dill, denounced
the centra bank suggestions as an ef-
fort to confuse the issue and prevent
passage of any currency measure
whatever The senate committee be-
gins work with majority of its mem
bers admittedly favoring the Wander
lin idea. Administration supporters
declare that such a measure could not
be passed in the House and that the
committee therefore must work witt
the administration bill as a basis.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1913-10-27
GRAND BODIES TO MEET.
ROYAL Arch Chapter and Knights
Templar to Gather in Richmond
This Week.

The Grand Royal Arch Chspter OF
Masons of Virginia will be in ses-
sion in Richmond Tuesday and We'd
nes'ay next, while the Grand Com
mandery of Knights Templar will as
semble in that city Thursday.
Mount Vernon Chapter, Royal Arch
Masons, this city, will be represented
by the following officers: Claude W.
Fletcher, high priest; c. Page Wal
Ter, Jr.. king: r. A. Zachary, scribe;
J. f. W. Timbeiman. royal arch cap
tain of the state, also will attend.
Representatives from the Old Do
minion Commandely will be: Chester
A. Gwinn, eminent commander; W.
B. Davis, generalissimo; Claude W.
Fletcher, captain general; }. John
ston Green, grand junior warden Of
the state. also will attend.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1913-10-27
CLOSING OF THE BAZAAR.
N.napcrs Realize $4,000 - Articles
Left Over Disposed OF at
Auction.

The bazaar for the benefit OF the
building fund Of the Alexandra nos
ptal. which opened last Monday r'ght'
was brought to close at late hour
Saturday night. The ladies in charge
Of the affair were greatly encourage
by the liberal patronage bestowed
Two thousand dollars was cleared.
The attendance Saturday night was
large and all present were pleased
with their evenings experience.
At late hour articles which had
not been disposed of were sold at auc'
ton.
Before the close of the bazaar sew
eral ladies of Alexandria coun'
tv enlivened the evening by
rendering musical selections in cred
liable manner
The "fortune-teller" who was IL
attendance at the bazaar was well
patronized BY many who asked o
things past, things present ant
Ithings to come.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1913-10-27
Crowds Cheer President as
He Passes Through
Streets.
OPENS THE CONGRESS.
Makes Address on Occasion--Weaih-
er unprop;tious. But no Attention
Paid by ThrOngs.

Mobile. Ala, Oct. Mobile flag
lraped and historical. gave PreSi-
dent Wilson his warmcSt welcome
since his election today
From this moment he stepped from
his private car into the automobile
which carried him 10 breakfast al the
Battle House and later to the rere-
nue. cutter Winona, where he took
trip up the Mobile river and out into
Mobile bay. his appearance was the
signal for a wild outburSt o. yells.
horn footing and Dand playing.
All along the route of the journey
he -. between dense lines ot
peop,e who ovcrhowed in:O alleys or
hung from windows. waving mats,
umbrellas and flags Silkhatted del
egatons. corps of fraternat organlza-
ton and school chil.ren massed the
line of way ard bade the first South
crn President since the civil war
welcome home"
Tie fact that a chill wind was
sweepin" in oil the bay. bringing
with it a rain similar to the one
which greeted him in Philadelphia d!d
not abatc the enthusiasm Of the
crowd which has hocllcd here in spec
Ial uains from ali over the South .
greet the President curing his four
hour stay In the city.
From the Winona The President was
taken to The Lyric Theater where he
upcrcd the convention Of the South
ern Commercial Congress with an ad-
drcsg. The President Immediately
afterward was scheduled 10 leave for
Washington aboard a special tram
arriving there late Tuesday night.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1913-10-27
MEMORIAL SERVICES.
AIexandria Council. Order Fratcrnal
Americans. Gather III Trinity
VI. f. Church.

Memorial services for the members
Of Alexandria Council, No. ., Fra
ternal Order of Americans, who have
answered the last roll call since It's
institution twcnty-three years ago.
were held last night at Trinity Meth
oiist Episcopal Church.
Members of the order assembled
!, Sarept,. Hall and marched to the
church in a body. The church was
eIaborately decorated, the feature be-
ing the arrangement Of slxty-one
electric lights which were Illuminated
and then extinguished as names ol
the sixty-one deceased members OF
the order were called out.
The principal address were made
nv tho Rev. G.. A. Luttrel. pastor OF
the church. Others who spoke were
G. n. Cradlin, past president of the
order: 0. NJ. Daniels and John II
Trimver. all past presidents of the
order. A solo was sung by la'potU
Haslett. Fred W. Ebhardt, past
PRESIDENT, read the names Of the ae-
ceased members.
Alexandria Council will on WesN
npstay night leave this city about I
o'clock for Washington. where they
will nav fraternal visit to Mt. Ver-
non Council.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1913-10-27
POLICE COT RT.

Ernest Clark, colored. charged with
::isorderly conduct. forfeited his col
lateral by failing to appear.
William Higgs. colorcd. charged
with the larceny of $3.50 from Hugo
Herfurth. .Jr.. had his case continued
4 white man. charged with dis-
charging pisto! within t be city linz
its. was fined 81.
John Lewis, charged with beng
drunk in the street, was fined 50
Bernard Leake and Andy N'ghtIn-
gin. charged with the larfeny Of corn
from H. Ponnct. were tu'Ee'' over |"
the authorities of FalrfaY county.
Thomas Helm. charged with ha1h-
oring an unlicensed dog. lGlfeFted ms
collateral by failing to appear.
nsvy crorkett. charged with harb-
or;ng +wo unlicensed dogs was fined
S..
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1913-10-27
COLDER WEATHER COMING.
Rain Generally Predicted by the
Weather FOrrcaSter.

Weather below normal with ram
fairly distributed throughout the
country featured the weekly forecast
nf the Weather Bureau.
a disturbance over the Mississippi
Valley today will advance eastward
with rain in the Eastern and South
eastern States Monday night o.
Tuesday. and followed by deci edty
colder weather. ovcrspreadirg the
Grc,t Central Valleys and the Gut
States Monday and the Eastern
States Tuesday OF Wedne sday. says
the bulletin.
This changc to colder weather Will
he attended by general frosts in the
Southern States. except the Florida
peninsula.
a general reaction to higher
.erperaturc." according 70 the fore
easter. will set in over the PENS
States Monday. 4 disturbance in the
Far West Tuesday will move east
ward. preceded by rising tempeF"-
;ure nd attended by general precip-
itation. This will cross the Great
Central Valleys about Thursday ana
the Eastern States Friday and Sat
prday Considerably colder weather
i.
will spread the Northwest "e""e*-
day or Thursday
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1913-10-27
HUERTA |SISTI[L
4. IN THE SADDLE.
Election Returns in Mexico
Fail to Indicate ''No
Election"
WILL INCREASE ARMY.
Thousands of Marked Ballots-Lit-
tie Interest Manifested in Outlying
Districts.

Washington, Oct. 26.-Returns to-
day shows that in the Mexican cleo
itons less than 5000 votes were cast
in the fe5eral district, which includes
Mexico City, where there are $4,000
voters. Less than 800 votes were
cast at Vera Cruz. Returns indicate
that the voting in the outlying dis
tricts was even lighter than in MeNi-
co City.
There were indications today that
the congressional candidates would
organize with the approval Of Gen
era Huerta, and, declaring that
there could be no election because of
the light vote, would stamp the cleo
ton null and void.
Gen. Felix Diaz, who resigned
from the army, expects to 90 to
Mexico City, today.
The authorities arranged today for
the trial of Leon Alcolez, Diazs'
brother-in-law on charge of ere
ating disturbance at the election.
Mexico City, Oct. 27-- Returns
from the Mexican elections today
showed that less than 5000 votes
were cast in the Federal district, in
cluding this city, where there are So
coo voters.
In spite of the meagre vote. it was
expected that the congressional can
didates with the approval of Gen.
Huerta, would declare themselves
elected and organize. Their first act
it is said will be to declare the pres
iIcntal election Of yesterday null and
void because the total vote cast was
not sufficient to make constitution
al majority for one candidate.
They then are expected to ere
quest Huerta to remain president ad
interim until another election can be
held, which will be whenever Huerta
sees fit to call it.
Vera Cruz, Oct 27.-General Felix
Diaz today expected that he would
again be ordered to Mexico City, in
spite of the fact that he telegraphed
his resignation from the army to
General Huerta, yesterday.
The authorities arranged to1ay to
try Leon !Alcolea, notary public. land
Diaz's brother-in-l law, who created
the only election disturbance here
Yesterday. FIourishing revolver, he
protested the legality of one of the
voting tables and took forcible pos
session of all the ballots. ConStables
overpowered and disarmed him after
locked him up. The election was very
quiet, and less than 800 votes were
cast. The people seemed apathetic.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1913-10-27
BLOODHOUNDS FOR COUNTY.
Sheriff a. H. Barbour Will Purchase
Animals to Trace Criminals.

The Board of Supervisors of Alex
andria county has appropriated the
sum of S25O.OO for the purpose of
buying pair of bloodhounds which
will be used in trailing criminals
which have been responsible for the
.robberies and other petty crimes
which have occurred throughout the
county with unusual frequency dur
ing the past few weeks.
Sheriff A. II. Barbour will leave in
a few Gays for Ohio to make pur-
chase of the dogs.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1913-10-27
SAD FATALITY
Scarlet Fever Robs Philadelphia
Couple of Offspring.

Philadelphia, Oct. 27.-Scarlet fe-
yer has carried off the three children
of Mr.. and Mrs. Francis Schmidt, No.
2Ol7 South Cecil street, West Phllea-
delphia, within a week, and tho death
Yesterday of fve-year-old Francis,
.Jr.. last of the children, has left the
mother prostrated, while the father Is
seriously i'll with grippe.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1913-10-27
DEATH NOTICE.

,DIED-Ath his home, III north wash
;no.ton street. at $50 a. m. October
27th John P. RODIER, in his 69th
vear Fureral Wednesday, at 3 p
m. Washington papers please copy,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1913-10-27
ADDITION TO PARISH HALL.
New Structure in Christ Church
Grounds about Completed.

tTrOundS NhOuf NOmDIPItH.
The new addition adjoining Parish
Hall on the north in Christ Church en-
closure has been completed. and after
it shall have received its finishing
touches this week viii be opened t.
the public. The new structure will
prove great convenience 70 the
many tourists who visit historic
Christ Church, as the entrance to the
edifce will be through the new build
ing
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1913-10-27
LOCALsBREVITIES.
ThcWliard Union, W. c. T. y. will
meet atSlrs. Henlcrsof's, 1la Came
ron street, Wuesday, at ) o'clock.

The firm of Graham & Ogden have
sold for the Real Estate Investment
Corporation. of Virginia, house IA
north Columbus street. TO Mr.. Percy
f. Gift
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1913-10-27

The city democratic committee WIZ
meet at the Hotel Rammel on We'd
nesday night at o'clock to make final
arrangements for the state and mu-
rieipal election to be held on Novem
Der 4th
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1913-10-27

Revival services will commence to-
night in Trinity Methodist Church.
Rev. G. A. Luttrell, the pastor, will
preach on the subject: rs Alexandria
A Bed City"
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1913-10-27
FREE LECTU RE.

and practical demonstration
en- aow to repair az! Keep
your auto in perfect condI-
son. My object i TO teach
I:,.!ies and gentlemen how
to take care of their own
cars.
The instructions are abso-
lutely free to any one inter-
ested in automobiles.
Lectures every Monday
from 7 to 9 p. m. Come.
RemscheII Auto Sales Co.
LIT n. Fairfax Street.
For the very best oysters served in all
styles go to Rammel's Cafe,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1913-10-27

the things that part OF the PUBIC
seems to think town c'uhci! could
do with its eyes shut.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1913-10-27

The golden rule degree of the order
will be conferred tonight by Marley
Encampment of the Odd Fellows.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1913-10-27

Fo,. the very best oysters servea in all
.tyles. 90 to Rammeps Cafe.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1913-10-27

For the very best oysters served in all
STYLES go to RammePs Cafe.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1913-10-27

The funeral of Clarence H. Madel-
la, who was a teacher in the Arm
strong Training School, Washington,
will he held tomorrow afternoon at
three o'clock from Roberts Chapel.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1913-10-27
Authorities Are Divided.

Whether the Mann White Slave
law shah be administered by the
courts to reach instances of personal
vice and sscapades OF mon and We
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1913-10-27

VI. y. Harlow and wife have sold
to William G. Simpson. house and
lot on the east side of Lee street, be-
tween Gibbon and Franklin.
Farmers' champion. (Elgin, Okla.) 1912-1922, 1913-06-05
GIANT THUYA GAINING FAVOR
Found Easier to Cow and Transplant
Than Any Other conlfer-llkes
Any Soil.
(By w. II. GILBERT)

By w. r. GILBERT)
The Giant Thuya is rapidly making
Its way IN the good opinions Of those
interested In conlfers. II Is found
easier to raise and easier to trans
plant than any other confer. 1t will
grow In almost any soil, even In damp.
cold bottoms and on poor dry oolite,
and seems equally Indifferent to wind.
damp and spring frosts. There Is no
reason why this tree should not be
sold In nurseries at the price OF
spruce. unless II is the absence OF a
regular demand, for 1t can be got to
the proper size for planting In two
years less time The tree seeds itself
In sandy soil.
In visit to England q few years
ago, | saw a plantation of Thuya and
larch planted In poor clay over chalk.
and the Thuya had completely out
stepped the larch. Another instance.
in a twenty-four-year-old plantation Of
Thuya, Douglas fir and larch, on fairly
good soil the Thuya had grown two feet
per annum. and pretty well held its own
with the Douglas. though on steep
hill about 500 feet In altitude 1t was
being suppressed. Here then Is
rival to the Douglas In rapid growth,