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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1914-08-05
PANAMA CANAL IS SAFE.
Fears Neutrality Will Be Violated
Secuted in Administration
Circles.

Washington, August 5.-Apprehen-
sion in some quarters that the Pana-
ma Canal Is going to be the means of
involving this country in difficulty
because Of the present European
war, are not taken with much seri-
BUSINESS by leading officials here.
1t is rccosnized by Secretary Gar
rison and everyone concerned that
the maintenance of the strict neu-
trality Of the canal might become a
difficult question under some circum-
stances. But the Indications, in the
opinion of men most competent to
judge, are that there will be no diff
Guilty about it during the present
European war.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1914-08-05
RECENT CUTTING ARRAY
Thomas Padgett, Charged With AS
saulting Horace A. Heflin,
to be Arraigned.

The case of Thomas Padgett, VINO
on Saturday evening, July 25a as
Jsaulted Horace A. Helm, with a
knife IN a saloon or upper King
street. viii come up in the Police
Court. tomorrow morning Padgstt
will be represented by John NJ. john
son.
Heflin, it will be remembered re-
ceived serious cuts on the back anu
was taken to the Alexandria Hospital
for treatment where a number OF
stitches were taken in the wounds.
The injured man has been unable to
appear in court.
Heflin has now sufficiently recoV-
cred to be able to appear in court.
Seven or eight witnesses Of the at
tack have been summoned to appear
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1914-08-05
PRESIDENTS MESSAGE.
Prefers Good Offices to European
RelligerentS.

Washington August 5.-Prcsidcnt
Wilson today offered his good Offices
to mediate in the European war stu
ton.
He sent the following message to
the Emperor of Germany, Gar OF
Russia, the Emperor of Austria-Hun-
gary, the President OF France, and
the King of England.
".As official head of one of the
powers signatory to The Hague con-
vention, | feel it to be my privilege
and my duty, under article 3 Of that
convention, to say to you in spirit
of most earnest friendship that |
should welcome an opportunity to
act in the interest of European peace,
either now or at any time that might
be thought more suitable, as an occa
sion to serve you and all concerned
in way that would afford me lasting
cause for gratitude and happiness.
"WOODROW WILSON"
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1914-08-05
EXCURSION TOMORROW.

a pleasant ride down the beautiful
Potomac will be afforded those who
take the trip with the Holy Name
Band to Colonial Beach tomorrow. A
special program Of music will be
rendered By the band for the pleasure
of its patrons. Every one is invited
to go with the boys and help make
the excursion Il success.
The steamer will leave Cameron
street wharf at 9.30 a. m. returning
about 1920 p. m. which will afford
together with the days outing 1t
moonlight trip up the river.
Tickets can be had from members
of the band at regular Colonial Beach
prices.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1914-08-05
FIGHT FOR PROHIBITION
Mrs. Mary Harris Armour Delivers
:, Address in Young Peoples i
u IL
=. Building.

The prohibition campaign in Alex
andria, commenced; in earnest last
night when the first meeting OF a
series to be held in, the interest OF
Statewide prohibition to be settled
by the voters of the State on Sep
TENDER 22nd, was held. Mrs. Mary
Harris Armor, the Georgia Cy-
Clone" delivered An address at the
Young Peoples Building, in which
she predicted that the State would
60 cry by ali overwhelming majority.
The hall was packed to its capacity,
the audience being largely made up
of women. The Rev. D. H. Kern, u.
D., presiding elder Of the Alexandra
District Of the Southern Methodist
Church, presided and on the plat
form were the Rev. J. W. Dutfey, OF
the Washington Street Church; the
Rev. c. R. Strausburg, Of the Meth
odist Protestant Church, the Rev. D..
w. Triplettt, of the Second Baptist
Church, AMI the Rev. G. A. Luttrell,
of the Trinity Methodist Church. The
Rev. D. H. Kern, opened the meet
ing with prayer. A chorus of 5O
boys and girls, under the direction
of Miss Blanche Rotchford, sang a
number of temperance and patriotic
songs. The children wore white suits
and blue ard red caps. Across their
breasts were sashes Of the national
colors and pennant bearing the
declarations: "The Liquor Traffic Must
Co"
Mrs. Armor was introduced by Mrs.
Amy C. Weech, of this city, national
field secretary of the w C. T. U. In
opening her remarks Mrs. Armor
spoke of the conditions in Europe,
but declared that even greater war
was going on in Virginia, a war be-
tween the liquor forces on one SIDE
and the women and children of the
State on the other, more important,
she declared. than a light in which
mems bodies were involved, because,
she said, that the fight here was for
mems souls. Mrs. Arm"r kept the
audience in an uproar OF laughter by
her rapid-fre arraignment of the
liquor traffic and her anecdotes. At
times she was pathetic when relating
the horrors of the liquor traffic.
At the conclusion Of her remarks
resolutions were adopted approving
Statewide prohibition ard advocated
national prohibition as the next step
in the campaign for the elimination
of the liquor traffic.
Announcement was made by Mrs.
Weech that meeting would be held
this afternoon in the Young Peoples
Building, at which time definite plans
for the future conduct Of the CAM
paigns in this city will be considered.
The Rev. c. r. Strausburg, pastor Of
the Methodist Protestant ChurCn,
announced that he would deliver
sermon next Sunday night on the
subject of Statewid'. prohibition.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1914-08-05
FIREMEN TO MEET.

A meeting of representatives of
the three fire companies Of AIexan-
dria will be held tomorrow night at
1870 o'clock at the Columbia En-
CINE Co. FOR the purpose of making
arrangements for the tip of the
Alexandria firemcn to the meeting
of the State Convention of the Vir-
ginia Firemen's Association, which
will be held in Portsmouth on August
18th and 9th.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1914-08-05
CORPORATION COURT NOTES

In the case Of Emma E. Schllllng
Nauman VS.. John Nauman, F. P. Rus
sell was appointed guardian ad Item
for defendant.
In the case of Cecilia Hill, guar
dian, VS.. John T. Hill ct al, the re-
port of Special Commissioner Duff
few was confirmed, and Cecilia Hill
appointed special commissioner tc
sell two lots on south Lee street and
q house and lot on the west side OF
ROYAL street, between Cameron and
Queen.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1914-08-05
GRANTED CHARTER.

The State Corporation Commission
has granted charter to the Butler
Langnlade Corporation, alexandria.
Authorized capital, $1,000 to $4,000.
Hiram P. Butler, president; r. G.
Langnlade, secretary ard treasurer,
both of Washington, D. c.. Purposes;
real estate business.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1914-08-05

Mir. and Mrs. William T. Hinken,
accompanied by Mrs. William Des-
mond and Miss Catherine Henderson
left this morning on camping trip
to be gone the month of August.
DR.. w. A. Warfeld and c e.
Jones are in Orange attending the
horse show as the guests of Joel M.
Cochran, president Of the show.
Mrs. Elmore Mudd and sons OF
north Washington street have gone
for a two weeks trip to Fredericks-
burg.
Arthur Herbert, Jr., of Burke and
Herbert, bankers lis spending his va
cation at the Baltimore Inn, Cape
May, n. ].
Mrs. E. R. Hamilton, of Eau Claire,
Wisconsin, is visiting her sister, Mrs.
William G. LeHew, in King street.
Miss Martha Hancock has returned
from trip to Richmond and Fred
iericksburg.
Miss Elena Davis is visiting her
cousin, Mrs. G. o. Tavener, at Ham,
ilton, Va.
Mr.. Henry C. Carson, who was
taken to the Alexandria Hospital
last week when seriously indisposed,
lis able to be out again.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1914-08-05
Upton DECLARES RACE OFF.

London. August Sir Thomas
Upton today formally announced the
withdrawal of the Shamrock ". from
the international yacht races. The
challenger is now at the Azores. hav-
ing gone that far in her trip to
America.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1914-08-05
WOODWARD & L0THR0P'
=z.- 10th 18th, E. and G Streets.
WASHINGTON, Dc.
August Sale of Wool
Blankets

THAT, HAS WON FAVOR FOR IS o MANY YEARS.
IF proof of the thu found
increasing number exceptional did
isf found would be
US to hold this sale every year taa"
THE VALUES THAT PATRONS HAVE FOUND DEMAND IT'S RE-
CURRENCE EVERY YEAR. .
There is good now will during the
month"; but avoid possible dapp ointment should
ections early
None Of the Blankets strictly perfect the broad
the word which insist perfect goods But the mpceion
Of Oil dropped threads
borders, slight soiing
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1914-08-05
SOCIAL AND PERSONAL
aE,.gsg. -. ssssysst-
Interesting News Notes About People
i Of Alexandria Happenings
in, Society. I + 3

a marriage license, was issued in
ashingtofrtyesterdas TO Clayton "
Bichell,I of Washington, D. G, and no.
Flora z. King,cof Alexandria, =
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1914-08-05
AUTOMOBILE FREE.

With every purchase of five cents
or more, you will get a ticket good
for "a chance on the: handsome auto
mobile we will give way on Deem
Der %. See it on display in our win
dow. -,
? F. KNIGHT e SONS.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1914-08-05

h MISS Mary Washington has re-
|; turned Ito her home 119 south st.
/ Asaph street, after visiting with her
UNCLE at Hampstead, Long Island,
New York.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1914-08-05

Hard and Soft Shel! Grabs at Ram
msls Cafe =, ~
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1914-08-05

?. E. KNIGHT {; SONS.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1914-08-05

Mrs. Elmore Mudd and sons OF
orth Washington street have gone
or a two weeks trip to Fredericks-
,llrp
The patriot. [volume] (Indiana, Pa.) 1914-1955, 1914-10-10
a'SAN GIOVANNI,
SAN GUGLIELMU,,
sfSAN GIORGIO,,
All nOStri lettOri { abbOnati

Richiamiamo lattenZione di tutti
nostri lettori ed abbonati sulrayyiso
che pubblichiamo in ottawa pagina del
Magazzini del "BOn Ton,,. f. una
+, ,sera occasione che 81 presenta tutti
,Deloro che desiderano far spesa di og
sssetti di vestiario, scarpe ecc. poiche
presentandosi con cuponi al 'detti
Magazzini godranno di un notevole
riaasso. Ayvertiamo percio' tutti CO.
9oro che ne hanno interesse, di ta-
giiare cuponi perche' senza di essi
gaon potranno usufruire dello speciale
=sooDto che magazzini del Bon Ton, ),
6anno per speciale CONCESSIONS al let
tori del S'Patriota,, Approfittatene
5nnque: questa vendita spe"iale dura
per tutto il mese di ottobre
SimiH occasioni capitano di radc
The patriot. [volume] (Indiana, Pa.) 1914-1955, 1914-10-10
Quick Growing Rice.

In Siam there is under cultivation d
common sort of rice which in food
times grows as much as a foot in
.a-xVeIve hours, so that the plant often
26fains a height of ten feet in its eff
Sorts to keep its leaves above water.
The patriot. [volume] (Indiana, Pa.) 1914-1955, 1914-10-10
Sandalwood Trees.

Sandalwood trees in India are gener-
ally found at an altitude Of 1000 to
y 600 feet
The patriot. [volume] (Indiana, Pa.) 1914-1955, 1914-10-10
He Got IL.

small Harold-Papa, won't you please
give me 5 cents? Papa-Not now.
Run along. I'm very busy. Small
Harold (holding his hands joined to-
s.sa-es, sse-,- ~ -. .'"Ns iisf drop nickel
The patriot. [volume] (Indiana, Pa.) 1914-1955, 1914-10-10
SUBSCRIPTION RATES

QULOllUlVO lnAl
A GOOD CITIZEN
SHOULD KNOW.
D. Have you read the Constitution
of the United States?
R. Yes.
D. What form of Government is
this?
R. Republican.
D. What is the Constitution of the
United States?
/ R. 1t is the fundamental law of this
country.
D. Who makes the laws of the
United States?
R. The Congress.
D. What does Congress consist of?
R. Senate and House of Representa-
tives.
D. Who is the chief executive of the
United States?
R. President.
D. For how long is the President of
the United States elected?
f. years.
D. Who takes the place OF the Presi-
dent in case he dies?
r. The Vice President.
D. What is his name?
R. Thomas R. Marshall.
D. By whom is the President of the
United States elected?
R. By the electors.
D. By whom are the electors
elected?
R. By the people.
D. Who makes the laws for the
State of Pennsylvania
R. The Legislature.
D. What does the Legislature con-
sist of?
r. Senate and Assembly.
D. How many States in the Union?
R. 48.
D. When was the Declaration of
Independence signed?
R. July A, 1776.
D. By whom was it written?
R. Thomas Jefferson.
D. Which is the capital of the
United States?
| R. Washington.
D. Which is the Capital of the State
of Pennsylvania
r. Harrisburg.
D. How many Senators has each
State in the United States Senate?
r. Two.
D. By whom are they elected?
R. BY the people.
D. For how long?
R. 6 years.
D. How many representatives are
there?
R. According to the population one
to every 10000.
D. For how long are they elected?
r. 2 years.
D. How many electoral votes has ,
the State of Pennsylvania?
R. 81.
D. Who is the chief executive of
the State of Pennsylvania?
R. The Governor.
D. For how long is he elected?
R. years.
D. Who is the Governor?
R. Tener.
D. Do you believe in organized gov
eminent?
r. Yes.
D. Are you opposed to organized
government?
R. No.
q. Are you an anarchist?
r. No.
d. What is an anarchist? 4
R. 4 person who does not believe in
organized government.
D. Are you bigamist or poliga-
mist?
R. No.
D. What is a bigamist or poliga-
mist?
R. One who believes in having more
than one wife.
D. Do you belong to any secret So
ciety who teach to disbelieve in or
ganized government?
R. No.
D. Have you ever violated any laws
Of the United States?
R. No.
d. Who makes the ordinances for
the City?
r. The Board of Aldermen.
D. Do you intend to remain per- :
maaently in the u. S.?
The daily sentinel., 1914-02-23
ID. A. r. to Entertain Gentlemen.

On next Friday evening the mem
bers of Mt. Garfield Chapter OF the
ID. A. r. Will entertain the gentle
men at one of the most interesting
meetings of the season. This Is In
reality the adjourned January meet
ing, which was to have been In
dian Day" and the talk by Vim. Nc
Ginnies OF Boulder, on the Navajo
and Pueblo Indians will be given on
Friday evening at this session. which
will take place at the home of Mr..
and Mrs. V. c. Talbert on North
Seventh street. Mr.. McGinnies is
thoroughly conversant with his sub
ject, having spent much time among
the tribes mentioned and viii give
an interesting lecture on their GUS
toms and life.
This is also the first occasion
where the gentlemen have been the
guests of the d. A. r. and they are
certain to enjoy themselves heartily.
Besides Mr.. McGinnies' talk, there
will be music by Miss Gladys Currie
and Mrs. w. c. Chaffee, and refresh
ments later In the evening. On the
committee for arrangements are Mes
danes V. c. Talbert. Ottman. Wheel
er, w. f. Page and Miss Merle Nc
Clintock.
The daily sentinel., 1914-02-23
Married This Morning.
Doucet-Barton.

A wedding of much interest to the
many friends of both parties in this
city occurred this morning at 9
O'Clock at st. Joseph's Catholic
church. when Mrs. Agnes Cosgrove-
Doucet was united in marriage TO Mr..
Oakland G. Barton, Father T. NJ. Con-
way performing the ceremony. The
bride was handsomely attired in q
tailored costume with corsage bou-
uuet OF sweet peas and the only at
tendants were Mr.. and Mrs. Lester
Kroft. Just tho relatives and inti-
mate friends of the young people
were present and Immediately after
the ceremony. the wedding party ad-
iourned to the home of the bride's
father, James Cosgrove, on Colorado
avenue. where an elegant wedding
breakfast WAS served to about twenty
guests. Elaborate decorations Of
white carnations and sweet peas
beautified the rooms at the Co.'S
grove residence and In the dining
room the table was prettily adorned
with the same fragrant blossoms.
feature of the feast, was the
silver service and the
china used. both OF which were we'd
ding gifts. Guests present included
the following: Mr.. and Mrs. G. r.
Barton. Mr.. and Mrs. E. w Terrill.
Mr.. and Mrs. A. F. McCabe. Mr.. and
Mrs. james Purcell. Mr.. and Mrs,
George Landers. Mr.. and Mrs. Lester
Kroft. Mrs O'Malley. Mrs. Mary A.
Stewart. Fred Barton and James Co.'S
grove.
The young couple will take an eY-
tended wedding trip little later and
will return to make their homo in
Grand Junction whore they have a
large circle Of friends to welcome
them.
The daily sentinel., 1914-02-23

fully carried out with the assistance
OF Mrs. Barkuloo. There were six
teen in the party who gathered at
the Frantz home on North Seventh
street and from there proceeded to
surprise Miss Barkuloo, finding her
at home and as fully surprised as
could have been desired, when the
crowd walked in, laden with pack
ages. portentous OF the delicious
lunch which was served later in the
evening with an accompaniment of
hot chocolate with marshmallowa
which was served by Mrs. Barkuloo,
following a merry evening OF cards
and dancing. These who enjoyed the
occasion Were: Misses Helga and
Louise Langland, Eugena Kelly, Mar
guerite Parsons. Gertrude Burnett,
Mildred Adams. Margaret Evans, LII
lian and Winifred Sawyer. Zelma
Hockett, Vivian Hebert. Margaret
and Annie Louise Barkuloo, Victoria
Nilhelmy and Mesdames Emmett
Fuller, Stanley Miller and A. G. FL
del.
The daily sentinel., 1914-02-23
Boys Have Splendid Meeting At Y. NJ.
@. A. Yesterday.


Yesterday the boys class fedora
ton meeting WIS we'll attended and
was conducted by the new officers
Tho address by Rev. A. Z. Shattuck
was especially good and full OF splen-
did suggestions as an aid to a boy in
determining what profession he
should follow when he is grown. The
speaker called attention to the many
professions necessary to carry on the
business OF the world and then gave
briefly some guides in deciding which
to choose. Among these were that
one should choose that in which they
have an interest: second, that for
which they are physically fit; third,
that which will yield at least a fair
remuneration: fourth, one that will
benefit the world as we'll as ones self.
In speaking Of the richest woman in
the world, he developed the thought
The daily sentinel., 1914-02-23
Episcopal Ball Tonight.

Tonight occurs the Episcopal ball
given ut Margery hall by the ladies
OF st. Matthews guild, and there are
very few OF those who enjoy dancing
or cards. who are not anticipating a
delightful social evening. The large
number of tickets which have been
sold has already insured the success
OF the affair and everything is now
in readiness; the floor in fine shape,
pretty decorations in the hall and
in the smaller banquet room which
has been arranged for cards and So
cial purposes and Prof. Doucet has
arranged fine program of dance
RuBfc.
The daily sentinel., 1914-02-23
Choral Service Pleases-

The choral service which was Civ
en- yesterday afternoon at St. Mat
NEWS church at 1870 o'clock was
well received and pleased an audi
cnce which filled the church to over
rowing. The work OF the choir un-
der the direction of w. S. Birdsall
director, was splendid and every an
them was rendered exceptionally
We'll. The solos were all good. Mrs.
hiefer, in the twenty-third psalm.
being especially enjoyable, Mrs. w,
C-,Chaffee who always sings delight
iuily, and Mrs. ]. w. RAIDER. who is
comparatively ncw-in solo work. were
all splendid and added much to the
general worth of the program. The
occasion was such a success, that it
VIII likely be repeated at some fu-
ture time.
The daily sentinel., 1914-02-23
Entertained old.Time Neighbors.

On Saturday afternoon. Mrs. H. T.
DeLong and daughter, Mrs. j. E. Bill
lings, entertained most informally at
the DeLong home on Chipeta avenue.
their guests being few of their old
time neighbors, who had lived near
together in the ninties. II was a
prettily appointed little patriotic
party with a dainty luncheon carried
out in the tri-color and lots of cher
ries and hatchets. etc. used for dec
GRAFTON. Those who enjoyed the af-
ternoon and the many "reminiscences
OF old times together. were: Mes
DANES J. ]. Lumsden, d. X. Torrance,
Stanley, George Smith. Josephine
Pearce, z. NJ. Allison. Jacobshagen,
Sterling Lacy. Childs. Ireland. Herr
man and Misses Alma Lumsden and
Gretchen DeLong.
The daily sentinel., 1914-02-23
5000 HEARD
HIM IN BOULDER

: Saturday night Frank r. Rob :.
:. erson, the famous trayeloguer :.
: who comes to this city next !
/ week under the auspices OF The :.
! Sentinel, closed a one weeks :
I engagement in Boulder. He gate :
: six evening programs and three :.
: matinees, and a total of over :.
Z eight thousand people attended :
Z the travelogues. !
? Mr.. Robertson appeared in &
Z Boulder under the auspices of :.
: the Boulder Daily Herald. :.
), Every travelogue drew :.
/ crowded house and the Boulder :.
2 people are clamboring for u re :.
= turn engagement next year.
Z. Z :, = = = = Z, = = = = = = :. = (.
The daily sentinel., 1914-02-23

The human officer, Mr.. Britton,
informs us that there are a number
of range cattle on the hills north
of town that are starving, as there
seems to be no feed in that locality.
These cattle were turned loose last
fall to rustic. and it seems they have
eaten uD what little grass there was
in evidence, and number of them
have died, and many of them unable
to get up when down. The owners of
these cattle should be compelled to
care for them at once and be prose-
cuted for their inhuman negligence.
The daily sentinel., 1914-02-23
Associated Press.

Ell Paso, Tex. Feb. 23.-Consular
authorities in Juarez and chihuahua
today spurred unusual efforts to
learn the fates of Roger Laurence.
Gustav Bauch, Harry Compton and
a rancher named Curtis.
All are believed to have been VIC
tins of General Villas ire. Here the
feeling is strong that Laurence and
Curtis have met the same fate as
William S. Benton.
The daily sentinel., 1914-02-23
A Winter Cough

A stubborn. annoying, depressing
cough hangs on, racks the body,
weakens the lungs, and often leads
to serious results. The first dose of
DR.. Kings New Discovery gives re-
lief. Henry d. Sanders OF Cavendish,
Vt. was threatened with consump-
ton, after having pneuomnia. He
writes: DIR. Kings New Discovery
ought to be in every family; it is
certainly the best of all medicines for
coughs. colds or lung trouble" Good
for children's coughs. Money back II
not satisfied. Price. so cents and 81.
AT all druggists.
The daily sentinel., 1914-02-23
FANCY WORK

Misses Warner and Damon will
have an art needlework display, Feb.
25 to March /. in Grand Junction
giving free lessons. Besides latest de-
signs in centers, cushions, etc, they
will show a lovely variety of waists
and dresses TO be embroidered.
3-20-3t
The daily sentinel., 1914-02-23
p. Il. O. Tomorrow Evening.

There will be the regular meeting
OF Chapter \, p. f. o., tomorrow ev-
ening nj the home of Mrs. Anna Turn
er and large attendance Is antici-
pated. A parliamentary drill, con-
ducted by Miss Rosa Schroeder, the
state president of the p. E. o. will
compose the greater part OF the even
tng's program.
The daily sentinel., 1914-02-23

that the mother of either of the boys
present was the richest woman be-
cause it was her privilege to minis
ter to an individual who could be-
come great and good man. The
boys intend to make these meetings
continually interesting and helpful
and any boy is welcomed to come who
can learn the password.