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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1914-10-28
VIEWPOINT OF WOMEN
Mrs. Kate Waller Barrett Delivers
Address on This Theme Before
Daughters American Revolution,

III g. - do5,r .5hi IL
q 4Es. Kate Waller Barrett, presi-
dedt of the National Council Of Wo-
lmeb was the, principal SSpeassFef t9pni
prosrfa sef thsfcopyeariiaro9a
of the Daughters of the american
Revolution oof} Virginia inDsession I'm
: the. auditorium of the Wagar Apart
ments. Her subject was the Worlds
Viewpoint of Women" and she gave
most instructive talk based on her
Investigation of the condition Of wo-
men in Europe. Mrs. Barrett has re-
Gently returned from q five months
trip abroad during which time she
attended the session Of the Internal
ional Council of Women in Rome and
also visited the councils Of women IN
al the principal countries of Europe
She was appointed a special repre-
sentative of the Bureau Of lmmlgra-
ton. and her report has just been
filed with Commissioner Cammanetti.
At yesterday afternoons session
letter was read from Mrs. William
Cummings Story, president general
Of the Daughters of the American
Revolution. in which she cordially
greeted the Virginia delegates ana
wished them success. In another COM
munication Mrs. Story suggested thal
in accordance with the expressed
wish of the President. contributions
for the women and children who are
suffering as result Of the war IN
Europe should be sent through TIE
Red Cross and thus preserve the
Presidents proclamation Of neutral
ty.
The guest of honor at the D. y
r. meeting this morning was MIS-
Smallwood. vice president general foI
District CT Columbia.
The delegates went to Mt. Vernon
today at noon and were entertained
1T luncheon at the Ellis Cafe by
Mrs. William A. Smoot.
At the afternoon session today the
election of officers will take place
An evening session will also be held
TONIGHT when the unfinished business
will be concluded.
Last night the delegates were en-
tcrtained at a reception given by Mrs
William B. Smoot. In the receiving
line with Mrs. Smoot were Mrs. w. D.
Morton, regent of Mt. Vernon Chap
ter. and Mrs. J. T. Maupin, state
regent.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1914-10-28
ELLYSON ANSWERS WILSON
Predicts Handsome Majority for
Congressman Carlin. "

j. Taylor Ellyson, chairman of the
State Democratic Committee, has
sent the following telegram to Presi-
dent Wilson in answer to the one re-
ceived from the President yesterday
commencing Congressman Carlin.
"Richmcnd, Va.
October 81, 1911.
Hon. Woodrow Wilson, the White
House, Washington. D. c.
"Your telegram received. I am
glad TO have your hearty ccmmenGa-
ton Of Mr.. Carlin. | am greatly III
Lerested in his success. He deserves
reelection and he will be returned
to the next House by handsome ma
jority.
(Signed 81. Taylor Ellyson.
chairman Democratic State Com. y
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1914-10-28
SO DECEPTIVE.
Many Alexandria People Fail to
Realize the ScriouSness.

Many Alexandria People Fail to
Realize the Scriousness.
Backache is so deceptive.
1t comes and eoes-keeps yor
guessing.
Learn the cause-then cure it.
Possibly it's weak kidneys.
That's why Doan's Kidney Pills
are SC effective.
They're especially for weak or dis
ordered kidneys.
Here's an Alexandria case.
Mrs. W. J. Whalen. 1903 Prince
street, Alexandria, says: 'Doan's
Kidney PITS. cured me. Of a constaH4
pain in the sifhallsof ny back. After
| tocI, them, my health was better!
and had=;7no more dizzyfspells OF
headaches. Il willingly ,e3atirnl the;
statement gave fofii Deans Kidney
Pills some time ago :, never let
an opportunity pass to recommend
this remedy. y
Price 30 cents at all dealers. Don't
simply ask for a kidney remedy-get
poan's Kidney Pills-the same that
tsirss-:s:-ssAe.tti;,aten had. Foster Milburn
Cor Props, Buffalo, NY.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1914-10-28
PASTORS son ACCUSES LuNf'
Young Huckel Says Auto lhlef
Stole His Bicycle.

Out of q group of 10 prisoners, .
Young son Of the Rev. Dr.. Oliver
Huckcl. pastor Of Associate Congre-
gational Church, IN Baltimore. pick
ed Oh. William l.. I-unt. awaiting
trial for stealing bicycles and an
autanioni1e, IS the man who gave
him a note TO deliver several weeks
ago and in his absence rode off or
his bicycle.
Learning &C the arrest of Lunt.
the Rev. Dr.. HUckel took his son,
accompanied by Headquarters Detec-
tive Pnhiel, 10 Ike jail yesterday tc
see if the lad could identify the thicf
who rode eff with his bicycle. L
took voung Huckel but minute 20
picl; oa> I.unt who later admitted
that ne GiJ steal the Boys bicycle.
Albert y. Spencer, 2l&@& West
North .ivenre another lad whose b.
cycle was sfc;cn. identified Lunt At
the iail as iae thief that approache |
MIN while he was riding his wheel
and asked him to deliver 4 no'c
w,,,.!e he teId his bicycle.
It developed yesterday that Lunt.
who told Detective pohlcr following
his arrest on the charge OF stealing
the automobile Of Dr.. Albert l..
Chambers, member of the School
Board, that he had been parioaed
from the Virginia State Penitentiary
had escaped from the institution.
Lunt. it will he remembered. was
recently arrested in Fairfax county.
near Alexandria. by the Alexandria
police on the charge of stealing Dr..
Chambers automobile in Baltimore.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1914-10-28
FIRE IN FAIRFAX.
House at Woodlawn Destroyed Yes
terday iiornnG.

The home Of William ". Holland.
Il we'll known colored man OF Wood
lawn, was burned to the ground yes
terday morning about 10 o'clock. The
house and all of its contents was
destroyed. They were valued AZ
about $500. The blaze is supposed
to have started from the top and
the strong northwest wind aided and
it only required about q minutes 70
destroy the building. 1t Was par.
lily covered by Insurance.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1914-10-28
SALE OF STOVES
City Council Viii .Relinquish Business
Of Selling Some in the Near
x; Future. 80:
- -. - -

!; AS will be seen by the proceedings
5of tife City Council, Alexandria IS
tabopt TO go cut Of the business of
ssellinp gas stoves. The resolution
Mas referred to the light committee
which will doubtless recommend Its
passage.
! few wears ago a resolution was
nassed bv both boards of the Council
providing that the city procure oil.
ferent patterns Of gas stoves ana
sell the same to residents at ac.ua!
cost, Councilman J. +. Rirfell was
the patron of the measure, and he ac-
ted with the best motives. TIE OBJ
iect was to induce houseleepers to
utilize gas in cooking, ironing. etc.
snd thus increase the receipts from
the city's works.
The purchasers were given year
in which to pay Ter the stoves III
monthly instaiincntS. SOME Pe''"'s
procured them and met all the chll-
cations promptly. Others. however
defaultcd in meeting the monthly
payments. and the gas light official:
we're given trouble and the city pu
to the expense of forcing payments
/ The committee on light arc convince'
that the selling of gas stoves IS no
paying enterprise. and the resolu
ton introduced last night is the pre-
lude to final action when the cit,
will 60 out of the business.
Local dealers in stoves protested q
the first when the city became thei
competitors in the sale OF these mod
ern conveniences.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1914-10-28
TOUCH OF WINTER
Warmer Weather in Wake of Recent
Drop in Temperature.
assurance that the touch Of white

. assurance chat the touch Of winter
will be- followed g ,im IN leeddiaa ely Gby
warmer YEA her generally, O through
DIT the co1nEry Vas given last night
by tkeofg57Eesrnni{ent hfoF5casttrs
iWarmthxas Said To eintoVins exist.
iriep'd in lie wake Of FHeLbitinSE wind
that brought; freezing temr'9t'Aqlea.s
ard killing frosts to the Ohio arG up
per and middle Mississippi Valley.
Unofficial reports from Harrison,
burg, Va. last night said ice had
formed in some places there a quar-
ter Of an inch thick.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1914-10-28
MRS. DILLARD 70 SPEAK .

Mrs. billiard, delegate TO the d.
4. r., will speak tomorrow morning
at 1880 at Wager apartments.
Mrs. Kate Waller Barrett will intro
duce Mrs. billiard. Mrs. billiard Is
graduate Of Drexel Institute, and
has been holding number Of institu-
ties throughout the country, under
the, auspices Of the Department Of
A@ricultEre. 1@.t -'s
= Iriher talks on plant life she will
give Instructive lectures on sex ny
sgiere.a r re -r--a;
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1914-10-28

Plant Tour Pansy Beds now to got
carly spring flowers. Plants 20
cents per dozcr..$2 % per 100. Prbn-
ming planting and Other garden k;orl
carefully attended. c. ALBERT
SFIAFFER, Route l. AeXandria,
Va. May also De- feand al stand IL.
market. 2I-3t
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1914-10-28

Invitations have teen issued by
sir. and ll.s. George Prior Arder-
Ton; for tn, marriage of their daugh-
Ter. Alice adelaide, to " Julian
Thompson Burke, Jr. The cere-
mony will take place on Wednesday,
November 18th, at o'clock at Christ
Church.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1914-10-28
COURT NOTES.

In the Cooperation Court today
John II. Adamson was appointed
cmmittee of the estate of Mrs.
Marjorie Adamson.
In the Circuit Court for the city
in vacation today, the will of Flor
ence Russell Smythe was admitted
to probate and Mary Hewes Smythe
qualified as eXecutriX.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1914-10-28
SOCIAL AND PERSONAL
Interesting News Notes About Peo-
Die of Alexandria-Happenings
.s,! ,,g..t - 90 ,,ii-.-rG 20.
dan lsI

one Of tn the most elegant IS seofi$!
lures Of the state. c }Ssnf sas tRe
3. A. r. nov in session session vas 45 the, the
reception given last evening g;g y MI MT;
and Mrs. :; William B. sniodt, s At their 7,
home in Prince street.
The house was decorated with the
seasons most gracious offerings OF
,brvsanthemums. the conservatory
whose palms afforded screen 10r
the orchestra, was beautiful picture
with the many-hued lanterns throw
ing a riot of color over the gowns
of the ladies'.
Receiving with Mr.. and MIS-
srooot were Mrs. William j. Morton
regent of the Mt. Vernon Chapter OF
the D. A. r. and Mrs. MaupiA, state
regent.
The appetizing punch was served
by Mrs. George Uhler and MISS
Loula Smoot.
/ Assisting in the dining room were
group of young ladies. Among
them were Miss Mary Snowden, MISS
Clarence Snowden, Miss Nellie IN
ler, Miss Esther Burke, Miss Esther
Green, the Misses Boswell, and Miss
Christina Kemper. The beautiful!
laid table bore as its center piece
large basket of giant chrysanthe
NUNS, which must have been piucke'
from the garden of the gods. Sur
rounding it sparkled the light o
candles through crystal and bea'
shades.
The gracious hospitality of Mr.
and Mrs. Smoot was enjoyed by
large number of guests.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1914-10-28

Norfolk Oysters in ali style at the
fiote! EammcI.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1914-10-28

WANTED-Work. washing and IRON
ing by reliable colored woman. Adj
dress Carrie Mankins, 306 Gibbon
street. 2S-1t.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1914-10-28

Mr.. Myer Genzberger, a native Of
this city, but now engaged in busi-
ness in Butte, Montana, is on visit
to his old home. He is accompanied
by his wife and daughter.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1914-10-28
PUT SUNSHINE

in your homes at night? Yes, Edison's
bottled sunshine. Electric light is By
lar the cicanest and the best, and in
case that your home is not equipped
come 70 us and let us convince you
Of the small cost and its superiority
over all the other oldfashioned light
ing methods.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1914-10-28
WOODWARD G LOTHROP
10Th 18th. z. and G Streets
WASHINGTON, e. c.
Special Wizard Mop and Polishing
. 5' ~ ~ .o .. e.. =: Offering:

great Products have with
goodwill offering to those who have tried
purchase offering for those
them.
Regular Triangle with humanebow adjustable handle
enables you every without bending STOPPING and
stretching.
Polsh polish all
polish should be the
economical opportunity offered for the purchase
Of cleaning necessities
A FULL 1925 VALUE FOR $3.50 Fifth Floor
The Logan Republican. [volume] (Logan, Utah) 1902-1924, 1914-04-14
Fighting AT Taplco Is
AT Its Highest Pitch

AT p. m. Thursday Admiral Mayo
reported from Tampico to Admiral
Fletcher at Vera Cruz that there had
oeen but desultory firing since day
break. Two women have been re-.
ported hanged for attempting 70 re.
lease prisoners from cuartel, cor.
stitutional prisoner has been hsngel
for having bullets in his possession
AT 10 p. m. Admiral Mayo reported
further that there was lull in tho
fighting during the afternoon. Tha
Vera Cruz moved up to the vicinity
Of Tolisi road at p. m. and did
some firing.
There was also fighting in trenches
near Altamira. Admiral Mayo has
delivered another letter to Genera,
Zaragoza relating to damage by gun
boats to the Pierce oil plant. An or
tank at Arbol Grande was on fire
at $3.50 o'clock.
Sixty women and children have
been taken on board the Des Moines
and all American women and chit
dren have been brought up from
points on the river below the city OK.
cept at La Bara. Those who were
there have gone aboard the German
tanker Osago.
Secretary Daniels said this morn.
ing that he had not been Informed
OF the Issuance by Admiral Mayo Of
any ultimatum to the federal com.
mander at Tampico to cease firing
from the gun boat into the city.
The Logan Republican. [volume] (Logan, Utah) 1902-1924, 1914-04-14

We had the pleasure today Of spen-
ding few pleasant hours In the home
of our we'll known I. and esteemed
rownsman and dentist, Mr.. A. b.
Clark. Mr.. Clark and son Fred c.
Clark, entertained their hearers with
some beautiful music, Mr.. A. Il.
Clark upon the violin his son, upon
the Organ. Mr.. Fred j. Clark play
ed the organ, and at tho same time
initiates in falsetto voice, the cor
net in so perfect tone that one not
seeing him do so, would surely think
there were two instruments. The
young gentleman has just returned
FROM q mission 10 the Eastern States
His principal field of labor was in the
city Of Lynn, Massachusetts. AS
Mr.. Clark Is violinist, organist, and
good all round musician he was n
great help In a musical way. He e.
countered considerable opposition and
found as o rule the people were very
Indifferent as to religious inquiry, ana
the great majority being Roman Cath
olics they would not listen to ary
other religion. At one time Elder
Clark was summoned to appear before
the mayor. On arriving at the oiIiao
he found a dozen ministers there
with charges against him. Before
they were through with Elder Clark
some of the ministers left the place
saddeT, but wiser men. At meeting
called by several ministers and TO
which Elder Clark was present, one
minister urged the PEOPLE TO drive
the elders from their doors as he
lad done Elder Clark, and said that
his only regret was that the MoTmops
We're not all exterminated. Elder
Clark replied to the minlste = tirada
against this people In leading news.
paper, and gained many friends there
by. Elder Clark's health has been
poorly for some time. About IA
month ago on arriving in Salt Lake
he was operated on for appendicitis.
The Logan Republican. [volume] (Logan, Utah) 1902-1924, 1914-04-14

The Primary Association held their
conference today. A very pleasing
and entertaining program was given
by the children. 1t was "a beautiful
sight to see the children as their
turns came, present their songs, rec
itations and class exercises. The
hearts OF the parents were thrilled
with Joy 10 see their beautiful bright
children perform their pars. so ere J.
IDLY. The Hyde Park Primary asso-
citation has long been one " our most
active and progressive Auxiliary or.
CARNATIONS. The officers are all wide
awake, and are doing noble work
in training the children. They love
their work. prepare for It, and God
IS blessing their efforts. President
Anderson and several aids Of the
stake Primary board were present.
and addressed the conference.
The Logan Republican. [volume] (Logan, Utah) 1902-1924, 1914-04-14
American Women and Children Ar.
In No Danger, Having Been
Gathered Into Places OF
Safety

Washington, April Discontinued
fighting at Tamp'co with sreat dam
age to the valuable oil property there
was reported to the state department
and navy department today in dis.
patches from the warships on the
Mexican coast. An official Statement.
at the state department described the
situation as to the oil properties this
way:
Several oil tanks have been struck,
one is on fire and oil is running into
the river. A number of refugees are
on the warships.
The fighting at Tsmpico was de-
scribed as heavy. with the rebels IN
possession Of Dona Cecilia and Ar.
Dol Grande.
Rear Admiral Fletcher reported
that Rear Admiral Mayo had deliver
ed another letter to General Zarago-
"a about the shots fired into the
Pierce oil plant from federal gun
boats. Grave fears are felt here tina.
there may be wholesale destruction
Of the properties.
Assurance was received that |
American women and children have
been gathered into places Of safety.
Latest reports to the navy depart
ment we're summarized in this state
The Logan Republican. [volume] (Logan, Utah) 1902-1924, 1914-04-14
THE FLIES
MUST CO.!

A meeting was held in the First
ward room OF the tabernacle Satur-
day evening called by the civic COM
mittees OF the Women's organization
Of Logan. All women Of Logan inter.
ested were asked to be present. The
civic committee Of the Commercial
club, the mayor, city commissioners
and the city physician we're also re-
quested to attend. The main pur-
pose OF the meeting was to hear ths
results of block to block survey Of
our city which has been made by DR..
e. G.. Titus Of the U. A. c. record
ing all uncared for corrals and other
breeding places for flies. The results
of this survey will be published in
later. issue and will form definite
basis from which the women will be.
gin their work.
DR.. l.. l.. DANES of the B. Y. Col
lege gave comprehensive discussion
on the results of his research worn
at Berkeley and Chicago or the sub.
feet Of flies as carriers of disease.
Miss Jean Cox Of the survey conf
mittee explained the purpose of the
individual plats of the city blocks
and also the work to be done by the
investigators whose chief duty 1t Is
to enlist the cooperation of the gocl
people OF Logan in the work Of exter-
minating the fly. In the discussion It
was agreed that the movement was
one of education and the committee
feels that they will have the support
OF the citizens In this CAM align for
clean back yards as we'll as attractive
front lawns and clean streets.
The plants were distributed among
the different organizations and they
will have their members visit thf
different homes on their blocks and
win the support OF the owners.
The Fly Decologue which the com
mittee has had printed and which
they expect to distribute will he.i
materially to give preventative meth
DDS I'm determination OF flies.
The Logan Republican. [volume] (Logan, Utah) 1902-1924, 1914-04-14
Orat0riCal
Hon0rS To
Hyde Park

Hyde Park, April Ion Friday
evening April 10 the Mutual Improve.
ment Associations of Hyde Park and
Logan Third ward, met in the Hyde
Park meeting house IN the oratorical
musical and story telling contest
North Logan and Benson wards
should have been represented, bur
fer some unknown cause were not
present. The competitors for ora
torical honors were A. G.. Olofson Of
Logan. and Albert Kirby of Hyde
Park. Mr.. Kirby was given the dsci.
sion by small margin. The contes-
tants in the retold story telling were
Miss Ada Hughes Of Logan. and Miss
Gertrude Ashcroft of Hyde Park. Tho
judges decision was given to Miss
Ashcroft. The double quartet coz
test was not a contest as the Hyde
Park singers had not any competit-
ors. The two pieces assigned to The
singers we're very we'll sung by the
Hyde Park singers, although severe
iy criticised by Prof. Otte, OF Logan
who also gave some timely instruc-
lions to the singers. He said he ha ]
found far more talent in a music Il
way In the outlying settlements than
he had expected. Miss Poulson gave
Il few words of instruction 70 the ora
tors.
The Logan Republican. [volume] (Logan, Utah) 1902-1924, 1914-04-14
NOTICE TO CREDITORS

Estate Of Charles NJ. Williams, de
ceased. Creditors viii present claims
with vouchers to the undersigned al
his residence at Logan, Utah, on or
before the 18th day of August, A. u
1914. Date of first publication, April
IA, A, ID. 1914.
WILLIAM w. WILLIAMS,
Administrator
WALTERS & HARRIS,
Attorneys.
ADV. maybe
The Logan Republican. [volume] (Logan, Utah) 1902-1924, 1914-04-14
NOTICE

In obedience to the demand of the
many petitioners a mass meeting of
the taxpayers Of Cache county Is
Hereby called to convene in the coun-
ty court house at Logan on Thurs
Gay, April 16, 1914, at the hour of
2 p. m. for the purpose Of discuss
ing the road conditions existing In
Cache county at the present time
and taking such action as may be
deemed necessary.
Signed,
Board of County Commissioners,
By Olof Cronquist, Chairman.
ADV. ap14
The Logan Republican. [volume] (Logan, Utah) 1902-1924, 1914-04-14

William Douglas of Smithfield, hale
and hearty at the age Of 70, was IN
Logan on Saturday on. business. MI
Douglas looks and acts the part OF
a much younger man. He attributes
his good health to an outdoor life,
and an otherwise observance OF the
laws of health.
The Logan Republican. [volume] (Logan, Utah) 1902-1924, 1914-04-14
THE FLY KILLED MORE
SOLDIERS THAN THE
SPAN|ARDS' BULLETS

The fly is born in manure and filth,
lives in every kind of filth, and notA
ing S too filthy for tn fly to eat, says
an Agricultural College bulletin oil
How to Conduct a Fly Campaign,
prepared by II. f. Wilson, entomci
ogist and now o@crod to the people
OF oregon as a practical, reasonable.
noa.so- 3a.ionai method of combating
tie ~.
When he leaves the vault, the
manure pile and the spittoon he fire.
ouent'y goes into the kitchen ana
dining room. There he walks on the
b.ead, fruit and vegetables; he wipes
his feet en- the butter and battles In
the buttermilk.
He then visits the patient SICK
with consumption. typhoid or choi'
era infantum-and may call on you
next.
He is mans worst pest, mora
dangerous than wild beasts or rattle
snakes. He carries germs CT many
diseases on his wings and hairy feet.
He carries so many typhoid germs
that his correct name is typhoid fly.
He killed more American soldiers
in the Spanish American war than
the bullets of the spaniards.
The most numerous cares OF tr-
phoid. consumption and summer COM
plant are always where the mos.
flies are. ~
The most flies are always where
there is The most filth. We should
kill the fly because If we do not
he may kill us.
Destroy all hilh apout INV 'o'
and yard. pour lime into the vault
and on manure and kill him in traps,
on sticky paper. or with poison
II there is filth anywhere that you
cannot remove call on the Board OF
Health and ask for help before you
are stricken with disease, possibly
death.
Sanitation, construction o! traps
use of poison and killing fumes, me
thods OF cooperation, receive care
full treatment The bulletin Is
part of the general campaign under
the direction of the chronological de
partment of the agricultural college
for minimizing the fly evil more each
year. eventually leading to ny extinc
ton in Oregon. Send for free copy OF
College Bulletin. Extension Series :
No. 20, to II. d. Hetzel, Director
Oregon Agricultural College, Corval
Iia Oregon
The Logan Republican. [volume] (Logan, Utah) 1902-1924, 1914-04-14

Warren w. Hickman, rancher and
cattle king, of Snowyille, Box Elder
county, was in our city yesterday, do,
ing business with the Promontory
Curlew Land Company. Mr.. Hickman
says prospects are bright IN his vic.
unity for Il big crop this Year. The
fall crops are all looking good. and
the prospects make the dry farmers
happy.