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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1913-07-16
TROUBLE IN LABOR CIRCLES.
Union Men of Richmond Resent, Po-
litical Activity of FederatiOns'
Executive Committee.

Richmond, July 16.-PresGent John
Hirschberg, of the Central Trades
and Labor Council, has called spec
ial meeting of that organization for
next Sunday afternoon to consider
the endorsement last week Of j.
Thompson Brown, for Commissioners
of Agriculture by the executive COM
mittee of the State Federation of
Labor.
1t has been the policy of the fede>
ration to refrain from political activ
ity except when matters involving a
Dor issues were involved and a storm
of criticism has been raised by the
acton of the executive committee in
undertaking to champion the cause
of political candidate when no labor
issues involved.
So intense has feeling become that
there is current talk of impeach-
ment. The Trades and Labor Council
cannot initiate impeachment proceed,
iings. President Hirschberg said, but
!! it is empowered to recommend them
IF The occasion warrants.
The meeting of the union organic
ton will take place Sunday in Labor
Temple. The president of the State
Federation and the members of tht
executive committee have been mott
fled to attend the meeting and, to be
prepared to show why they should NOT
be asked to resign Office.
That they should have deliberately
entered into a political campaign
when the avowed policy of the fe3e.
ration is non-politioal is looked upon
by other labor headers as inexcusable
The action of the committee is calcu-
lated, they say, to seriously !njure
the federation, and to lesser its etn
cheney.
The executive committee whose ac-
ton has brought about the situation
in the council is composed Of Howard
IT. Colvin, Alexandria; ]. 3. Cline
dist, Newport News; A. C. Koontz,
Newport News; S. c. Priddy, Roam
okc, and J. E. Reynolds, Richmond.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1913-07-16
WAR ON SLIT SKIRTS.
Young Richmond Woman Charged
With Indecent Exposure.

Richmond, Va, July 16--On a war
rant charging indecent exposure, Ma
yor Ainslie and Police Chief Werner
yesterday made the first arrest here
for the wearing Of slit skirts
Rossom Browning is the name the
you>g prisoner gave at the station
houga Women friends bailed her for
app arance in police court today.
Tie girl contends that her dress
was the fashion, was bought in Ii.
censed department store and suiteC
her tastes, and she hes retained coun,
sci % defend her
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1913-07-16
GO OVER ROUTE IN FALL.
Complete Preliminary Work on The
Bristol. tn-W ashington Highway.


Bristol, Va, July 1G.-William II
Ashton, president Of the BriS;ol-to-
Washington Highway Association
who spent Saturday here, announced
it a. his purpose to send party owe,
the proposed route for stone high
wa between Bristol and Washington
ca9;T in September. The cars vii
star from Bristol. This will he done
in order to arouse interest in thn vari
Gus counties as al means Of compc-
TIM" the survey Money has been pro
vided for survey in all counties be
TIVE N Bristol and Roanoke, Va. but
p!acs have not been perfected in coun,
ties east Of Roanoke. The BUILDING
of this proposed road. to connect here
with the Memphis-to-Bristol road
means eventually a thorough high
way between Washington and Mem
phis, via Bristol, Knoxville, Nash
vile and Jackson.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1913-07-16
WANTS INVESTIGATION.
tor Moore Asked to Look into
Richmond Y. NJ. e. a.

Richmond, Va, July 1C. business
retary Herbert Eldrige. of the
ing Mems Christian Association,
resigned and the committee
lch is asking the board OF dlrec-
Is FOR an investigation at the
trial organization points out that
Ia the twenty-third officer con-
tied with the Young Mems Chris
h Association who has resigned
Thin thirty months. The commit
smen state that MIR. Eldridge is
bpular with the members OF the
Examination and that his resignation
significant.
The attention of Auditor c. Lee
Hoore has been called to the fact
hat the Young Mems Christian AS
location has been exempt from taxa
ton on the grounds that it is phil
anthropic or charitable institution.
The question has been raised wheth-
er the Young Mems Christian AS
ISOLATION can be regarded in the fu-
,ure as such if it makes profit year
y Of $1,000 by renting rooms.
The committee is considering SER
iously whether it will call the at
tention of the board of directors to
the entire administration OF Secre-
tary S.W.McKe and cal lin various
citizens who have had dealing with
he secretary to shed light On the
situation.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1913-07-16

4 divorce decree was granted by
justice Evans in London yesterday I,
Mrs. George CORVALLIS West, whG
was formerly Lady Randolph Church
i'll. The testimony was devoid OF
anything approaching the sensational.
The divorce was granted on the
ground Of misconduct by Corvallis
West an! on the charge that Cornwall
lis-Wcst stayed at the Great Western
Hotel, Paddington, London. with :,
woman who was not his wife
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1913-07-16
A Good Investment.

w. D. Magli, well known merch-
ant Of Whitemound. Wis, bought a
stock of Chamberlain's medicines so
as 10 be able to supply them to his
customers. After receiving them ne
was himself taken sick and says that
one small bottle of ChanIberlain's
Collie, Cholera and diarrohea Remedy
was worth more TO him than the cost
of his entire stock. For sale by all
dealers.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1913-07-16
STRUCK BY LIGHTNING.
Children Playing i'll Barn Were I'm.
hurt-Other Independence News.

Independence, Va, July 16.-Dur-
ing an electric storm few days ago
barn belonging to George Reeves,
of near Fox, Va, was struck by light
ming and burned to the ground. Three
of Mr. Reeves children We're playing
in the barn at the time, but were I'M
injured.
The home OF Mrs. Molly Osborn
also WAS struck by lightning, which
seemed to play around the feet of
some of the occupants. but no one
was injured.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1913-07-16
Citizens National Bank of Alexandria,
Virginia.

Alexandria, Va, June 20, 1913.
The Board of Directors have this
day declared regular semi-annual
dividend of 6G5 on the capital stock
of this bank, payable on and, after
July LIST, 1918 Dividend checks will
be mailed to stockholders of record,
June 80, 1913.
RICHARD NJ. GREEN Cashier.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1913-07-16

HEREE A BARGAIN; lot Terrace
Front 62x296 fit. good orchard, 6 room
and cellar house,snap to home seekr.
$4,000. Robt. Elliott, Real Estate
agent, 1877 South Royal Street.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1913-07-16

JACOB ROSE, 800 King St., will sell
a 81 jewel Hamilton Watch for $3.50
and $1,000. Blue Serge Suits at $3.50
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1913-07-16

Sc Forbes for Feed, best Hay, chick
en- feed, grain, meal. We handle only
the best at right prices. Forbes Bros.
Fairfax and Cameron st. Phone 634.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1913-07-16
THE FIRST NATIONAL BANK.
OF
ALEXANDRIA, VIRGINIA,

At meeting Of the Board of Direc-
tors held this day, the regular
semi-annuql dividend of six per
cent was declared, payable on or
after July 1st, 1913.
E. WAKEFIELD, Cashier.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1913-07-16

Houses Planned and Built to suit.
See S. D. DeVaughan and Son, con-
tractors and builders for estimates.
Let US plan your home. Phone sos
for particulars.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1913-07-16

The betrothal is announced in
London of Prince Arthur Of Conaught
and Princess Alexandria Victoria,
the Duchess of Fife
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1913-07-16
The Truth About
Electric Cooking

For large families where
the average domestic help is
employed and large
amount of cooking done,
Electric Cooking will be
found more expensive, and
in most cases not advisable.
In small families, where
no help is employed, and
where nice equipment is de-
sired, Electric cooking will
be found many times more
convenient, more certain IN
results and safer in opera
tion-as we'll as reasonable
liz cost.
In every family few
utensils for early breakfast
emergency and special uses
and for cheering up cold
meals with a warm dish or
two-is highly advisable
from every standpoint, in
Guiding that of economy.
Alexandria County
Lighting Company
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1913-07-16

Have you lot that you just pur-
chased, then see Mr.. DeVaughan and
ask him about the plans for an in
expensive Cottage. Just the kind to
suit the particular man.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1913-10-30

The people of Minot and the north
western part of the state in general
are interested in the work of building
the new $4,000 hospital which will be
constructed during the coming year.
This section of the state needs an in
stitution of this kind. The Sisters Of
St. Francis, who have been in charge
of st. Joseph's hospital for several
years have clearly demonstrated that
they know how to run business of
this Importance. The Independent has
never heard anything but words of
praise from the patients who have
been cared for at this institution. But
Minot is growing and the country is
developing and the time has come
when larger hospital must be built.
We owe it to ourselves to see that
such an institution is located here.
Even in this salubrious cline, an ep-
idemic is liable to break out at any
time. The money for this hospital
will be furnished by the people Of this
section of the state and if everyone
gives what he can afford, the burden
will be light on all of us. The site, one
of the most beautiful in the city, has
already been bought. Now let's all do
our share in seeing that this city has
the very finest hospital in the state.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1913-10-30

Americans are not a little alarmed
over the attitude Of England in the
Mexican trouble. That country lost
little time in recognizing President
Huerta, while the United States re-
fused to give him the recognition he
desired, but chose rather to await the
result of last Sundays election, and
then only to abide by the result of
that election providing there was no
evidence of frauds. It is said that
most Of the European countries hold
views similar to that of England. This
country has more at stake in Mexico
than all European countries combined
and more than that, Mexico is our near
neighbor and it is to our interest to
see that peace is restored there just
as quickly as possible. The United
States is peace loving nation, yet
your Uncle Samuel can get stirred up
mighty quickly when the foreign
powers butt into his affairs.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1913-10-30

Sweeping reductions in express
rates became effective last week. The
interstate commerce commission or
dered the express companies to reduce
their rates from 16 to 25 per cent.
This means saving Of $26,000,000
annually to the people of the United
States. These rates are to be in eff
feet for two years, and may become
permanent. We see no reason why the
government should not take over the
express business in time. The parcel
post system has shown a profit of
$10,000,O00 since it's installation and
the government ought to make just as
great a success Of the express bust
ness, giving the people the benefit of
still lower rates.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1913-10-30

ing and will secure another lot OF noSs
and try 1t again. Hog raising was
naturally following the increased corn
acreage and the combination was
working as a certain source Of rev.
enue and profit until the epidemic
came. The spread Of the disease in
this state Is traced to shipments Of
newly-purchased hogs from states to
the south and from exhibiting hogs
at fairs.
A few farmers had what are known
as the mule foot" hogs, without the
split in the hoofs. This type, it Is
said, withstood the disease much bet.
ter than other varieties and as re.
suit are greatly in demand. Some
breeders are switching entirely to that
variety.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1913-10-30

We heard the pastor say Sunday
that the man was the head of the
house. This is all right from a theo-
retical point Of view, but it usually
works out the other way. The good
woman usually works out some plan
whereby she becomes the ruler Of the
home, and the unsuspecting lord and
master doesn't realize it. Nine times
out of ten the woman is the home
maker and if her plans are followed
they generally prove to be right. It's
probably good thing to let the con-
ceited husband think he's the boss.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1913-10-30
DEFuNcT N. D. BANK TO PAY
President Of MInot Institution says
Depositors Shall Lose
Nothing.

Minot. Every depositor will be
paid in full: that will be my object
from now on; will not attempt to
save dollar for myself"
The foregoing statement was made
by President Grant s. Youmans Of the
Savings Deposit bank Of Minot, closed
Monday by order Of Bank Examiner
Severtson.
Preliminary Investigations indicate
that depositors will lose lightly. il at
all Severtson objected particularly
to certain loan securities among the
100000 worth Of such paper carried,
these being on land and many Of them
overdue.
Loans aggregate $4,000; the banks
capital is $4,000; deposits aggregate
$4,000; cash on hand, $4,000, and re.
serve $4,000.
Depositors appear confident they
will lose little.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1913-10-30
CHOLERA EPIDEMIC lsAT END
North Dakota Farmers Now Plan 70
Restock Herds-"MuIe Foot
Breed in Favor.

Fargo. The hog cholera epidemic
has apparently spent its force in this
state Hundreds of farmers have lost
practically their entire herds. In
some instances every pig on the places
died, while in others a few remained.
In this county many farmers lost from
100 to 500 hogs.
In Empire township, around Absar.
aga, only two farmers had less than
fifty pigs and some several hundred.
The loss was 80 per cent. Former
Speaker Twichell had several hundred
and lost all but thirteen.
Despite the heavy losses the farm.
ers are not dismayed. Many Of them
are disinfecting their nens or rebuild.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1913-10-30

The interest rate has dropped in
this section Of the state, that is on
money with which to buy cows. The
farmers who specialize on wheat still
pay the same old rate, the bankers not
being willing to take the risk for less.
Down in Wisconsin, where cows are
more plentiful, real estate loans can
be secured for only per cent. Well
see the interest rates fall just as fast
as the mich cows arrive.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1913-10-30
katherine Calfee Marries.

Miss Katheryn Calfee, who recently
graduated from the Minot High
School, was united in marriage at
Great Falls, Mont, Sunday, to George
Andrews, of Cascade, Mont. The GER
emory was solemnized at the NJ. E.
church and was performed by Rev.
White Of that city. The couple were
attended by Mrs. Claudia Wood and
j. w. Calfee, sister and brother Of the
bride.
Mrs. Andrews has a host of friends
in this city where she resided for two
years. Her husband is a prosperous
druggist at Cascade.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1913-10-30
IRRIGATION CHANGE SOUGHT
Department 10 Seeking Faots-Nsw
Method Of Payment on Lower
Yellowstone.

Williston.-A complete change in the
terms under which land owners under
the several irrigation projects Of the
northwest are working may be brought
about through the new administration,
and local business interests, closely
identified with the needs of the irri-
gated tracts, are hopeful that more
the complete development Of the land
may be made possible.
Director F. H. Newell of the United
States reclamation service, H. N. Saw.
age, supervisor Of projects, and Geo.
0. Sanford, operating inspector,
comprised trio of officers who spent
several days here during the past few
weeks and who went from here to
Fairview, Mont, their Investigations
having to do with the conditions un.
der which the land owners were com.
PEELED to operate.
While nothing definite % to the
purpose Of the visit was given out.
the several officials made complete
examination Of the irrigated district,
meeting the farmers and hearing hrst
hand their recommendations.
Land owners under the Lower Vel.
lowstone project, in mass meeting ct
Fairview, approved, almost unani.
mously, . scheme Of payment that
they believe will result to great I'D.
vantages.
Under this scheme I'VE year %
Rod Of rentals is proposed. no pay.
ments being necessary on the con.
struction work during that time. Rem
tails would aggregate 81 an acre 4
year. In 1919 the first payment on
the construction work would become
due. That year the payment Of Il
on the construction is proposed; In
1890 ~ construction payment Il
planned, and In 1921, and for 6 years
following. construction, payments Of
IS . year per acre are contemplated
In 1928 the balance, or }21 an acre
would bs due. The total cost Of the
project 10 As an acre.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1913-10-30
A great idea has struck Michigan

A great idea has struck Michigan
Judge. He thinks many criminal is
vicious because he cannot help it;
some screw loose in his head, so in
stead of sending the fellow to Jail, who
will be as bad as ever when he gets
out, the judge sends the rascal to a
surgeon to examine He looks the
chap over, discovers the loose screw,
dissects some of the anatomy, and re-
turns the man to society, clear in brain
and ready to study for the ministery.
Why imprison the poor fellow for
stealing ham, if it is in his blood :?
Purify his blood Sarsaparilla!
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1913-10-30

Don't forget that the season fel
shooting prairie chickens and grouse
closes at sunset on the evening Of Nov.
first. Season for ducks, geese, etc.,
closes on the evening of Dec. Is. Game
Warden McCutcheon and his deputies
will be on the job just as dill
gently after the season closes as they
were before it started, and they have
been going some.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1913-10-30

Athletics receive, special attention
at the Y. NJ. C. A. and at the schools.
All sorts of apparatus to develop the
various muscles. Just now, if the
young athletes after school or on Sun
day would travel up and down the
streets, they would find many anxious
mothers, widows perhaps, with Orien-
tai rugs to beat, and no man about to
perform the job. Here Is chance to
show charity and get splendid disci-
pine at no expense. Shaking carpet
or beating rugs far surpasses ladders,
poles, hammers, ball. Prepares, too,
for matrimony.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1913-10-30

The writer learns from the columns
Of his old home paper, published at
Sterling, ILL.,, that a herd of hundred
registered mich cows sold near that
city the other day for an average Of
$3.50 each, or more than $4,000 for
the entire sale. The owner of the herd
bull refused $4,000 for the animal.
Those Illinois farmers evidently are
not afraid that cattle are going to be
cheap within decade. If it pays those
farmers to keep cows on land that
sells for 5000 an acre, the North Da-
kota farmers can surely afford to go
into the dairying business stronger
than ever and they are going to do it.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1913-10-30

In the "thirty years ago" column Of
the New Rockford Transcript, we note
that Percy Trubshaw said he was get
ting tired Of the printing business and
intended to learn the tailor's trade.
Percy didn't do any such thing of the
kind. He stuck to the printing bust
ness like tick to a darkey's back,
made barrel or two of money, was
boosted to the head of the N. D. Press
Association and is now having the
best time of his life running pros
porous newspaper at Valley City. And
to think, that as tailor, Percy might
have been misfit.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1913-10-30
Sold IL Hogs for $500.

John Ehr sold eleven hogs to the
Valley Meat Market last week for over
$500. Several of the porkers averag-
ed between 600 and 700 pounds each.
These were fattened on ground barley
and corn grown on the Ehr farm west
Of the city. Mr.. Ehr has so shoats
left that he considers worth fully a
thousand dollars and they'll bring con-
siderable more when ready for mar
ket. Mr.. Ehr is not selling a bushel
of grain from his farm as he will feed
every bit of it to stock. This is the
only way to get around seventy cent
wheat and Is cent oats.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1913-10-30

Senator A. J. Gronna was visitor
in Minot Tuesday. The Senator, who
will be candidate for reelection, is
said to be mending his fences here
and there about the state. He will
probably have plenty of opposition as
Andy Miller and Gov. Hanna are said
to be seeking his scalp, to say nothing
Of former Governor John Burke, the
idol Of the democrats.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1913-10-30

Some people are 50 careless in the
language they use. We heard a wo-
man say How" instead of "Sir?"
the other day. The good woman
shows marked refinement every other
way. 1t is so easy to get in careless
way Of speaking.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1913-10-30
Grinder Bursts; Nan Killed.

Grand Forks.-Howard Coulter, II
years old, was almost instantly killed
by the bursting of feed grinder in Q
mill on his fathers farm near NAL
Tory. The grinder was being driven
at high rate Of speed, when It dew
to pieces. The victim was Q brother
Of Prof. John Lee Coulter, formerly
Of the University Of Minnesota.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1913-10-30
First Township library Grected.

Enthusiastically the first town.
ship library constructed in the on.
tire northwest was dedicated It Leon.
ard, Cass county, Sunday. The u.
brary, the gift Of Edgerton Watts, .
pioneer North Dakota resident, % .
single story in height, built Of cement
blocks and comfortably furnished.
The idea Of building the library &C.
cured to Mr.. Watts ~ q result Of
being storm-bound for six weeks one
winter, with but . single magazine
for reading for himself and his wife
during the entire time.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1913-10-30

Gov. Hanna has not definitely de-
cided whether or not he will call a
special session for the election of a
United States senator. He is waiting
for an opinion from the attorney gen.
eral and if the session is called, the
date will probably be in February.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1913-10-30

The Independent is pleased to re-
ceive its weekly letter from Mrs. Jean
McNaughton Stevens Of Towner, con-
tanning SO much interesting early his
tory of Minot and Ward county. The
information is from the files of some
Of the early newspapers published in
this section Of the state.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1913-10-30

Our great men are passing away
Washington, Moody, Luther, Glad.
stone, Columbus, died long ago and
now every day another is being added
to the list. The last survivor Of that
charge in the Crimean war, 1854, is
dead. The boys will shed tears. He
was one of the heroes Of Tennyson's
"Half league, half a league, on
ward A fine piece that will never
wear out. 1t is fully as good as the
boy stood on the burning deck OF
Twinkle, twinkle, little star. Moth.
ing like defamation, keep the young.
sters at it.