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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1913-04-17
FLY swATTING.
Now is the Time, Say Health Officers
to Get Protection Against
Typhoid.

Richmond, Va, April 17.-Compared
with the results in July or August,
spring fy-swatting is hundred 70
one investment, according to Inc State
Board OF Health, which today renewed
it's adnonition for a general spring
cleaning.
Millions of flies survived the winter,
SAYS the Board, and these will begin
to increase their families at amazing
rates from this time until the end OF
September. As each female fly is the
mother of at least 200 flies, all OF
which are fully grown in two weeks
the increase in the offspring of a SIN
gle fly is in a geometric ration srfilc-
lent to stagger a mathematician.
"a mild winter and may spring
flies mean typhoid fever" reads the
bulletin of the Board. Last summer,
with favorable season and extensive
precautions we were able 10 record
the lowest typhoid rate Virginia has
known in years. But this standard
canot be again attained unless the
people are willing to take the neces-
sary precautions. A general CLEANUP?
of all premises is of prime Importance
in that it will destroy :he breeding
places of the flies and OF equal import
ance is the proper care of all out
houses. We can have this year as ill.,
tel or as much typhoid as we WISH
and we can assure ourselves that this
summer scourge can be greatly re-
duccd by our careful and concerted ef-
forts. The cleanup weeks arranged
for Richmond, Petersburg ard othe!
cities are to be commended and should
be adopted in all the cities and towns
Equal pains should be taken on tho
farms where neglect generally results
in an outbreak of typhoid which may
sweep the family. We are not very
hopeful this summer and do not al
ticipate a favorable season but thc
danger will be greatly reduced if oui
people swat the fly and clean theiI
premises now"
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1913-04-17
SEE THEIR FIRST TRAIN.
Inhabitants Line up to See Train on
New Branch of n. & w.

Tazewell, Va, April 1.-THE first
passenger train over the Indian
Creek branch of the Norfolk and
Western, the road recently built TO
develop the coal land between Cedar
Bluff, Va. and Can Brake, W. Va,
made it's initial trip Tuesday morn
;rsr. A large delegation Of the citi-
6aens living along the route boarded
HE train at the different stops and
made the round trip. All along the
AHte Of forty miles the country folks
Ay of whom had never seen a
sengcr train before, were lined up
hgside the track and greeted the
Hin with shouts. A schedule OF
three trains day each way has been
Established for the present. The road
base ! through one of the richest
toa ecEions in the southwest.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1913-04-17
BOY IS BADLY INJURED.
Sen of Bedford City Editor is Stun
ned by Fall From Ladder.

Bedford City, Va, April 17.--Quita
a serious accident occurred Tuesday
morning in the office OF She Bedford
Democrat here. Lee Harrison son OF
Mr.. NJ. T. Harrison, editor of the
Democrat, is an electrician, and was
stringing some electric light wires in
the editorial rooms OF his fathers
office, and fell off the ladder he was
standing on. Some one In the reNt
room heard him groaning and he
was found on the floor unconscious.
and is not yet able to tell exactly
how the accident happened. The lig
aments of his right foot are badly
torn, and the foot is mashed ard
swollen. It is said that ne also struck
his head against the safe or some ar
ticle of furniture, as he is still in .
dazed condition.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1913-04-17
| NEWS OF THE OLD DOMINION,
SANITARY ACTIVITY.
Board Of Health COmmends Colonia
Beach.

Richmond, Va, April 17,-With the
coming of the summer season and thS
advent Of vacation visitors, the Stat
Board of Health thinks that numbe!
of Virginia resorts will emulate Colon
ial Beech and install Improvement
which will add to the comfort and san
it3tion Of citizens and guests alike. L
bulletin issued yesterday, the Boar
of Health cites report just filed b.
Sanitary Engineer Messer, in which h,
commends Colonial Beach's &ctivit,
ard holds up the Potomac pleasure re
sort as a model for the State.
Heretofore, according to the repor
of 1ir. Messer, the citizens Of Colonia
Beach have been somewhat trouble
with their water and sewar2ge sys
TEN and felt that their failure to pro
vide ample facilities was a decide,
handicap to the progress of the towr
Fer this reason, the town voted bonc
issue OF $4,000 which was devoted t.
the installation Of a thoroughly moo
ern water-supply and sewerage sys
ta2l. This has now been completes
with an artesian well 400 feet deep, !;
1900 gallon concrete reservoir anC
about miles of water mains. Tbs
sy1tem Of sewage disposal is declared
b" Mir. MesSer to be most adequate
ani includes arrangements for tho
In atment of all sewage.
can inspection Of the new system,
reports Mr.. Messer, "by the Board
! Hath and by Engineer Henry Stev
c:-;, and Inspector a. r. McGonegal
T.: : District of Columbia convinccs u
III. Colonicl Beach is now prepared
to entertain in health and sanitar:
icc.rrCrt her host Of summer guests
Tie town has set a splendid eXampl
for the other towns Of Virginia an,
h:> done the greatest possible servic
for its citizens and visitors.
Experience has shown that q sup
! plr of pure drinking water and com
Ir.ete sewerage system are the great
eg5 single asets any town can possess
Ire progress in the sanitation of on
Virginia town mas been in direct pro
| p :tion to their Improvement in thesl
directions and other health measure.
a largely futile unless they are baset
u,on good water supply and propc
Sewage disposal"
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1913-04-17
GETS COIN OF sYMPATHIzERs.
Finally Meets a Knowing Man and
is Exposed.

Roanoke, Va, April IA stran-
ger tall and lank, and having every
annearapce of a mountaineer has
been in Roanoke during the past sew
eral days begging aims and drinks
from the free hearted Allen SYM
pathizers of this city.
He c!aifs to be son OF Jack AL
len and carries papers winch ne eX-
hibits to show the correctness OF his
claim. His plan was to enter sa-
loon Or other place and when dis
cussion would arise as TO the Aliens,
he would "but in" by telling that he
is a son of Jack Allen and how he
had gone to Richmond TO see Cover
nor Mann in behalf OF MS uncle and
cousin. Floyd and Claude Allen, and
how by remaining there he had be-
como stranded and was now making
his way back TO his home in Carroll.
He could talk glibly of the noun
tain county tragedy seemingly being
we'll posted 10 men who did not hap
pen to know the situation.
4 He is said to have soaked good
kanv free hearted Roanokers of
lell sums of money ranging from a
to dollar and it is hard to tell
l. many free drinks he was given
er the counters Of the Roanoke sa'
sons.
His little game was blocked Sat
urday morning when he stepped into
a saloon on Salem Aven. and Nelson
{strcet and began to tell the custom
ers of the place that he was sor
tof Jack Allen. 1t happened that the
FMabry Brothers who run the place
are Carroll county men and knew all
of the Aliens personally. They soon
unmaskcd the imposter.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1913-04-17
YOUNG MAN SHOOTS FATHER
Frrmcr Was Threatening His Sol
With Knife When Wounded.

Cape Charles, Va, April lin {
q@arre! at Daugher;y, Va, a small
village Two miles from Accomac5
yesterday evening Dorsey Chambers
q years old, shot and mortally woun.
dod his father, w. a. Chambers, {;
prosperous farmer It is said III,
father had thrown the son to tho
ground na scuhie and was threaten.
iuH him with knife, wncn the sor
dew a revolver from MS pocket ant
t! ed, the ball entering the fathers
neck and passing through the cheek
HIS recovery is doubtful.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1913-04-17
Murderer Caught in Chicago.

Chicago, April 1.-THE slayer Of
George DietZ, wealthy tailor. has
been captured. He is confined in :
cell and assistant Police Chief Shan
a..ler and Coroner Hoffman declare
he confessed to the crime after an
examination which lasted nearly all
night. His identity was not made
public. The police would no; admit
whether the death of 16-year-ola
Edna Frederickson afyer illegal op-
Grafton had any connection with the
murder.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1913-04-17
I|Olj ARE LOOKING OLDER Than
o.. . WHEN | SAW YOU LAST

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saw: II want TO tell others about it. It's
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You'll be surprised how quickly the grey
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Druggists sell more Hays Hair Health
than all others combined because their
customers prefer il and they know that 1t
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Harhna Soap free. for SOC; or 81 .OO size
bottle of Hays Hair Health and two zoc
cakes of Harfna Soap free. for Sl.00.
field, VIM. P. Taylor.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1913-04-17
Runaway Accident.

Harisonburg Va. hprii l7.-John
A. Herring had narrow escape
Tuesday afternoon when a runaway
team collided with his buggy near
Bridgewater. Captain Herring who
is about 70 years Old was thrown
violently ito the ground sustaining in
jurics to his back and ether parts of
his body.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1913-04-17
Have You Ever Had This
Said OF You Because of
Grey Hairs

Tits most embarrassing TO have friend
remark that you arc looking Older {.
Grey hairs are not becoming, people may
tell YOU so, but they don'tmean it.
There is one quick, sure, easy way OF
getting lid Of grey or faded hair-simPly
use Hays Hair Health. =,
Benefit by the experience OF thousands OF
others; who are using Hays Hair Health.
II brings back the fine, glossy, brilliant
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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1913-04-17
: r'irginia Y. NJ. c. A.

L., :, nburg, Va, April H. The
Sta :. IN ption of the Young Mems
Oh, association opened here
yes - I'D about 300 men and
$50 y ere in attendance. An
athle; S. T for accredited delegates
10 " .tention will be held on
S, on the Island Fairgrounds,
belonging to the Association. The
meeting promises to DC one of the
best the association has held in years.
A banquet will be held Friday night.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1913-04-17
Frightful Accident.

Fredericksburg, Va, April IL
At Halay's sawmill, in lower Caro-
6ra county, Frank Gentry a saw
ser had his right side from his
shoulder to The hip sawed off. In
handling the log Gentry became en-
sonylad with it and was pushed I'M
der the saw. He got up on his feet
after being released by the saw but
\. moment later dropped dead. He
nUived by his widow and several
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-05-18

The Sara Franklin Chapter. u. A. r.,
held its May meeting at the home of
Mrs. Florence II. Barr. 1926 0 street
northwest, and elected officers for next
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-05-18
F. 7. SUNBRICK BURIED.
Interment in Union Cemetery. Lees
burg, Va. of Man Who Died Here.

Special correspondence or Inc star.
LEESBURG. Va. May Ia. 1919
The body OF Francis Tucker Sunbric't
who died after a lingering illness in
Washinston - - "Wednesday was
brought to Leesburg yesterday after
noon and inferred in Union cemetery.
Services acre conducted by Rev. VII
lam ~ Waters Of the Methodist Church.
He Is survived by mis- mother, three
brothers and five sisters OF Washing
ton.
Olive Branch Lodge. 4. +. and 4. NJ. OF
this town held a reception 10 its friends
at the lodgeroom Thursday evening.
Speeches were made by Rev. A. s. Gibson
OF Aide, Va: Judge IL. III. Tebbs. Capt.
William r, Barrett and Rev. w. II.
Burkhart. +. w. Phillips of Front Royal
sang several solos and made a short adj
dress. while Mrs. W. II. Burke, Mrs. ".
W. Chamblin and Lawrence Lee also
sang.
\ farm of fifty acres. south of Lees
burg, belonging 70 Grace r.. Bush, has
been purchased by Howard Keyes for
&. COG
Loadoun National Bank of this town. is
very i'll at "A hospital in Washington.
Miss Nancy Lee Janney and Miss Jose
phine Jones have returned from Balti-
more. where they went as delegates TO
the Potomac Presbyterial from the Lees
burg Presbyterian Church.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-05-18

secretary. Capt J. f. Hart: treasurer.
Mr.. j. w. Davis: chaplain. Mrs. Blanche
Sanborne. and auditor. James Kent.
The musical numbers included piano
solo by Miss Ceile Sale, vocal solo, Mrs.
Ella Page; piano duet, Mrs. Frear and
Mrs f. v. Carr: vocal solo. Miss Ruth
Ayler. accompanied by Miss Sale; vocal
solo Mrs Jennie Benson; vocal solo, A.
II. Frear. accompanied by Mrs. Frear.
and piano solo. "The Evening Chimes"
by request. Mrs. Z. V. Carr.
before the society adjourned refresh
inents were served by the committee in
charge.
The Emily Nelson Chapter, d. A. r.,
held its last business meeting OF the sea-
son recently at the home of the regent
Mrs Martin. at the Wyoming. The fol-
lowing officers were elected for the COM
ing year: Regent. Mrs. George G.. Martini
reelected; vice regent. Mrs. Samuel G.
oornwel: recording secretary, Miss Alice
T. smith. corresponding secretary. Mrs
Siyde r. Kendall; registrar. Mrs. George
,. Wainwright. reelected. treasurer, Mrs
Frank j. Lewis reelected; historian
Mrs Malcolm T. Price: chaplain Mrs
William NJ. Newell, reelected: parllia-
mentarian, Mrs. Lulu w. Hemingway
reelected.
Four designations were accepted. one
member was admitted and several appu-
cants are waiting for their papers to be
acted upon.
The Columbia Heights Art Club was
entertained recently at luncheon by Miss
Celynda W. Ford, this being the last
meeting OF the club for the season The
drawing and dining rooms were decorated
with flowers in the club colors. mountain
laurel and honeysuclkle predominatina
Mrs. William E. Andrews. the retiring
president of the District of Columbia
Federation of Womens Clubs, was pre-
scented with large bouquet OF golden
yellow roses by Mrs Court F. Wood, on
behalf of her co-workers at the recent
council OF the general federation. Mrs.
Ellis Logan was also the recipient of
a handsome floral Offering in congratula
ton on her recent election as president
Of the ID. c. F. w. c., Mrs. Augustus
knight making the presentation speech.
Edison's new musical diamond disc, in
charge of Mrs. lisa Maud Ilsen. rendered
the following selections: "Rondo Ca
priccloso,' Saint-Saens; .'On the Road to
Mandalay." kipling; 'Eclat de Rige,"
Amber. Overture 10 William Tell" Rob-
bin. Mrs Evelyn Gurleyk Kane gave a
talk or drama and music and recited
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-05-18

The Fri King" Wagner. accompanied
on the piano by Mrs. Leonard II. Wilder.
Miss Ford was assisted by her mother
Mrs RAYMOND L. Ford; Mrs. Lendell
Conner 1r; Miss Fanny SALISBURY and
were Mrs. Arthur c. Webb, president of
the Capitol Hill History Club: Mrs.
Shepherd of the Mothers Congress- Mrs.
Court r. Wood, secretary-elect of the D.
C. r. W. G.; Mrs. Leonard II. Wilder,
president OF the League of American
Pen Women, and Mrs. c. F. Doyle.
Patriots Memorial Chapter. d. A. r.,
at its last meeting OF the season. held
George T. Smallwood, $500 10Th street
elected the following officers for the
ensuing year: Regent. Mrs. George 7.
smallWood tre-elected); first vice re-
gent. Mrs. G. p. Conway; recording
secretary, Miss Anna ]. Slaughter Gre
elected); corresponding secretary. Miss
lda M. Norton; treasurer, Mrs. Nellie H.
barrett .re-eiectedD, registrar. Mrs
Mrs. Frances NJ Gregory; historian,
Miss Anna NJ F. Bragdon: chaplain
Mrs. John c. Elliott. Several invited
guests were present. A social hour
with refreshments served by the
hostess followed the meeting.
The Excelsior Literary Club met
Tuesday at the home OF Mrs. Fannie
ID. Page. 81 ID street southeast. Mrs 7
Edison Briggs. second vice president.
presiding. The annual business meet
ing and election of officers was held.
The Following were chosen for the in
coming year: President. Miss Flora J.
McCreery: first vice president, Mrs.
John I. Talbot: second vice president.
Mrs. j. NJ Holmes: third vice president,
Miss Mamie Culley: recording secre-
tary. Miss Inez Gravatt: corresponding
secretary; Mrs. L. Warner; press re-
porter, MR.. $. Russell Bowen; direc-
tor TO federation. Mrs. J. Edison Briggs
A paper on Harriet Beecher Stowe.
prepared by Mrs. Jennie Parker, was
read by Miss McCreery, and Mrs.
Thomas Robinson contributed a paper
on the life of Helen Hunt Jackson
Mrs. Ellis Logan. the recently elected
president Of the Federation of Wom-
ems Clubs Of the District, was present.
social hour was spent, during which
the hostess served refreshments.
The Capitol Hill History Club met
Wednesday at the home of Mrs. Milton b.
Granger. 40 Park road. with eighteen
members present. The president, Mrs
]. A. Moyes. presided
The director. Mrs. II. b. Mattox. gave
a report of the Annual Federation Club
meeting. naming the officers elected,
among them Mrs. Court F. Wood q men,
Der Of the Capitol Hill History Club. to
the office of corresponding secretary OF
the Federation of Women's Clubs in the
District Of Columbia
The program was opened by Mrs.
George H. Felt with paper on will
hemina': Mrs. Howard Donath. Life
on the Canals: Mrs. Mary w. Gill gave
tional Current Events during the past
two weeks Roll call brought forth an
apt quotation from Longfellow.
After adjournment the fourth commit
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-05-18

Mrs William Cummings Story, presi-
den: general OF the d A. r.. was the
guest or honor Of the John Lindsay
Cha pier Wednesday evening at the home
% the vice regent. Mrs. James Wright
Clarke. 1915 Clifton street \ musical
program was given as follows: Piano
solo. by Mrs. Walter Hamilton: vocal
solos. BY Mrs. Bertha Lincoln Heustis
and Mrs. Seldomridge, wife OF Repre-
sentative Seidomridge or Colorado; Mrs.
Evelyn Gurley-Kane. with musical ac-
compartment. recited The Ell King
The president general gave a charming
address and was followed by Mrs, Mary
Lockwood. The guests then adjourned
70 the dining room where refreshments
were served. Mrs. Thomas. wife OF SEN
ator Thomas or Colorado. and Mrs. Wal
Ter ~ Bioedorn presided al the table.
sir. Matthew Trimble gave the toast of
good wishes 10 the president general.
The rooms were decorated with daisies
and every one present wore daisies in
honor CT Mrs. Story. At the annual meet
Jag of the John Lindsay Chapter the fol-
lowing officers were elected: Regent. Mrs.
Ellis Logan. vice regent. Mrs. James
Wright Clarke; recording secretary. Mrs
Sallie Price Ferren: corresponding secre-
tary. Mrs. Walter Hamilton. treasurer
Mrs. Thomas Preston Johnson: historian,
Mrs. Walter y: Bloedorn: registrar Mrs
J. Edison Briggs; chaplain Miss Daisy
Clarke.
Pro Re Nata held its annual meeting
last week when the following were duly
elected: President. Mrs. Henry +.
B,ount. vice president. Mrs. Mary S.
l.ockw God. recording secretary. Miss
Grace NJ. Pierce: corresponding secre-
tary Mrs Harry 4 Guss; treasurer, Mrs
Julia Bodtish: director. Mrs. T. X.
Noble: councillors. Mrs. Frank Baker
AIRS Miranda II. Tulloch and Miss
Fannie Il. Tuley.
The Capitol Hiu Literary Society
brought its meeting TO close for the
season Monday evening with social
at the home Of Mr.. and Mrs. \. II.
Frear 223 Sth street northeast The
president Miss Laura Bryson, presided
and also had charge of the program
The following officers were elected for
the coming year: President. Mrs. Marion
Guild Walporte. first vice president
Mrs. NJ NJ Gordon; second wee presi-
dent. Miss Daisy Allwine recording
secretary. Elmon y. Carr, corresponding
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-05-18
NO LONGER USEFUL.
Schooner Isaac Solomon Consigned
to Vessel Graveyard.

After many years of service with the
wood and lumber running fleet on the
Potomac Il is more than probable that
the old schooner Isaac Solomon will
shortly be taken 10 the vessel grave
yard behind the sea wall on the Nfr-
GINA side of the Georgetown channel
About six months ago the old schooner
was dismasted in a gale on the river
near Glyraont. and finally driftcd on
the edge Of the channel bank She was
later brought to this city and has since
been lying at the wharf foot of 18th
street southwest.
II was stated that the old vessel was
to he used as a stage setting for a
marine drama in movie play. but
the plan was abandoned. YESTERDAY
she developed bad leak. and was
sinking fast when discovered. To pre-
vent her from going down IN deep
water she was moved into shoai
dock where she settled on the bottom
with her decks awash.
n is planned 10 pump her out ana
move her 10 tho vessel graveyard.
where she can settle i'm the mud and
be out Of ths 49,.
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rotary. Miss Lily S. Clarke; treasurer
| Mrs Louise 5. Robins; registrar, Mrs
! W. H. Wanamaker: historian, MISS
George Hudson: chaplain, Miss Rebecca
| Ball Branch.
! The chapter voted a donation to the
present needs Of Friendship House. Re-
| freShmentS We're served, ana a Soclal
| hour closed the meeting
The William Overton Calls Chapter
| u. A. r.. held its regular monthly
| meeting at the residence of Miss Fan
ME Washington Weeks. the vice re-
gent in Sunderland place May D.
The evening was devoted especially
to the consideration OF inconsplcuous
phases of the life of George Wash
ington and was illustrated with choice
speciamens of Washingtoniana, Miss
Weeks being direct descendant Of
the Washington family. Refreshments
were served in the famous old Wash
ineton family china, an heirloom in
the family.
The meeting was large and en-
thusiaStic one.
Collins and several dramatic selections
by Miss Inez Ryan, also several violin
selections by Miss Short
The William Overton Calls Chapter.
D. 4. r. is notable in that IL was
formed by Mrs. Margaret NJ Berry, the
regent within twenty-four hours. the
regent finding that her chapter would
have no representation in congress.
through the withdrawal OF several
members just before the congress.
AS an organizing regent is usually
given two years in which to form 4
chapter. this chapter has broken all
records in the organization of the ID.
a r and rendered valuable assist
ance to the conservative party.
The officers are Mrs. Margaret NJ.
Berry. regent: Miss Fannie Wash
ington Weeks. vice regent; Mrs. Eliza
beth K Harrison. recording secretary;
Mrs Frances Ambrose Hill Horne, cor
resnonding secretary; Miss Stella Hart.
treasurer; Miss S. Cary Peachy regis
trar and Miss Lila Watts Collins, as
sistant historian