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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1914-04-01
DEATH OF AN ALEXANDRIA,.

James r. Grigg, son Of the !a.:e
James Grigg, ard brother OF Mrs.
Charles T. Lindsey; ard Misses ADA
ard Mary Giigg, Of ibis city, died
Monday in Nashville, Tenn. 49,,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1914-04-01

l. Mrs. John r. Miller who has been
tquite sick at her home In Wolfe
street, is improving.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1914-04-01

MIR. Magnlst Sehufer, one of the
oldest residents of Alexandria, is
critically i'll at his home on king
street.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1914-04-01

Miss Lillian Keller, of 507 south
Henry street, who was operated on
at the Alexandria Hospital, March
21st, is improving very rapidly.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1914-04-22
s. B. MANWARNG DIVORCED.
wife Of Connecticut Democrat Tic
Committeeman Gets Child Too.

HARTFORD. April 2l.--After sudden
and abrupt hearing before Judge William
l. Bennett In the Superior Court this az
ternoon Mrs. May Caldwell Manwaring
won an absolute divorce from Selden y.
Manwaring. who is ii member from Water
ford. Conn. OF the Democratic State Cen
trail Committee and at present manager
of restaurant in Grand Central station.
New York.
The quick action was by agreement he.
tween counsel, and the defendants attor-
ney. Richard T. Freeman of New London.
contested only for the custody of the
thirteen year-old boy. Philip. who ~ a
great favorte of Commodore Morton r
Plant of New London. who is supervising
his education. The decree was granted on
statutory grounds
Judge Bennett awarded the custody OF
the boy to Mrs. Manwaring with permits
sion for the lad to visit his father q,
reasonable intervals Manwaring was
married fifteen years ago in Wethersfield
and is well known politically and as tn,
manager of tho Dswegatchi. House. al
the New London shore.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1914-04-22
HOUSE OF COMMONS IN UPR0AR
BOnar Law Charges Governmen (
with Provoking Uprising.

LONDON. April 2l.-Bonar Law. leader
OF the Opposition made a demand In the
House OF Commons to-day for IA judicial
inquiry into the naval and military move
ments planned In view of the possibility Of
trouble In Ulster. The demand was refused
by Premier Asquith. The discussion gave
rise TO rival demonstrations by the Gov
eminent and its opponents.
Unionists accuse the Government Of a
plot to provoke an uprising in Ulster and
say that the provocation of such an up
rising was the purpose of the recent mill
tary movements. Premier Asquith In re-
fusing the demand for an inquiry. said
that these charges were false and chal-
lenged Mr.. Law to make them In the
House. Mir, Law retorted that the state
ments made by the Premier and his col
leagues had been proved untrue
After the two leaders had taken turns
In challenging each other to produce
proofs. Mr. Law said he would wait for
the promised white paper IN the subject
and would then determine on a course OF
action.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1914-04-22
AUSTRIAN RULER IMPROVES.
Physicians Say There Ia No Reason
Tor Appreciation.

VIENNA, April 21.-Emperor Francis
Joseph passed a good night last night ant
his condition is described as satisfactory
In a statement given out at the palace this
morning II was said that the aged mon
archs temperature was 97.J. His appe-
lite was good. The attending physicians
said there was no cause for apprehension
in the Emperors general condition.
This official bulletin was issued to-day
The slight improvement in the En-
peror's health which began yesterday con-
tnues in gratifying manner. His
Majesty passed "a quiet night and had &
refreshing sleep His appetite Is salts
factory and his general condition good
The Emperor rose at o'clock this morn.
ing"
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1914-04-22
Editors May See Fair.

There was some discussion of the posi-
b!lty of holding the next annual meeting
in San Francisco. where the Panama EN-
position Will be in progress but the pro-
posal was dropped upon the advice of the
corporations counsel that under the law Il
could not hold its meetings outside OF this
state. II is probable. however, so some Of
the members said. that an excursion will
he arranged which will result in the mem.
bers visiting the exposition in "a body.
President Moves presided AT the lunch
con which divided the business sessions
After q toast to the President Mr. Stone
read this despatch from Mr.. wilson
! am sincerely sorry not to be pres
ont at the luncheon OF the Associated
Press to-day. looked forward 10 II
with real pleasure. but am sure that
those present will approve of my re-
naming In Washington at the pres
cnt critical juncture to meet any duty
that may Unexpectedly arise
Mayor Mitchell praised tho fairness with
which the newspapers had treated him
and then. after speaking OF his regret
that President Wilson was not present.
continued
II regret his absence because YOU and
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1914-04-22
FIND SITE OF TOWER OF BABEL.

Special Cable Despo,cA 70 Tn. Sen

BERLIN, April :1.-The German Oricn.
tai Society asserts that II has discovered
traces Of the Tower Of Babel on the site
OF Babylon. Excavations revealed 4
square building. each side 100 yards long,
and the remains of colossal staircase
which is supposed TO have led to the first
story of the tower. Tho excavator also
unearthed four great stones of the city
wall built by Nabupollasar. the father of
Northumberland.
Traces OF the walls and temples of a
city on the opposite bank of the Tigris.
built in 1900 b. c.. were also found
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1914-04-22
$53.75 FOR A POWDER HORN.
Collection Of - Precious Stones
Goes fer $3.50 IT sale.
Special Cable Despdtch to THx

LONDON, April 2l.-At the second days
sale of works OF art, gems and articles OF
artistic and antiquarian interest at
Sotheby's to-day a collection OF forty-eight
precious stones. largely from the Beres-
ford Hope collection, mounted in rings.
pins and other articles. with more or less
accurate representations of natural OBJ
tects. thirteen distinct portraits OF men
and women and many curious natural
formations sold for $50 S25O).
powder horn Of bull horn. the upper
end pared down and polished. the re-
mainder engraved with the royal arms
and supporters. fetched flo los. tS53.75).
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1914-04-22
ASTOR IMPROVES RAPIDLY.
Wedding May Take Place April 30
After All.

Vincent Aston continued TO improve ,es-
tcrday. The physicians attending him are
confident that his complete recovery IL a
matter Of days onlv.
The fact that Mr. and Mrs Robert r.
Huntington. the parents OF Miss Helen
pinsmorc Huntington. whose wedding to
Mr. .>stor was scheduled for April 30.
have said nothing to the contrary. leads
friends to believe that the ceremony Will
take place as announced Nevertheless
no invitations have been sent out.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1914-04-22

] have lost the opportunity OF demonstrate
ing to President Wilson that the press Of
the United States and the people of the
city of New York are with him and be-
hind him In this crisis. Whatever may be
individual opinion on the questions Of
policy and procedure that have been pre-
sented to the President In connection with
this Mexican question during the last few
months. now. when we have come to a
point where the President Of the United
states needs the support OF the people
and the press of the United States, / know
that whatever may be individual opinion
upon these questions he will not lack
either"
When tho applause had ended the
Mayor spoke Of the tremendous problems
at home.' which the President had been
trying TO solve In conclusion re said :;
but say again. speaking. as I think
I may. for all the citizens of New York,
that when IT comes to situation such
as that which faces this nation to-day
and are prepared to do so in whatever sit
uation may he presented"
NO Monopoly On Truth"
Henry j. Allen OF the Wichita beacon
spoke of news as "a modern commodity,
subject to sale as such under pure food
regulations" and added I'VE fear no
monopoly. for. thank God. no organization
has yet a monopoly on truth"
AS Mr.. Stone rose to speak woman
In one of the boxes left her place lie
called to her to stop. and as she halted
proposed a standing toast to "the brave
fellows who are standing at the front
and rsking their lives to tell us the
truth. and to Mrs. whiffen''
The woman. who bowed her head as
the toast was drunk, was Mrs. Walter G.
Whiffen. wife Of the manager OF the As
ISOLATED Press bureau in Mexico city.
Among those who sat at the speakers
table were H. T.. Bridgeman OF the Brook
Ign STANDARD Union. Clark Howell, OF the
Atlanta Constitution. Charles Hopkins
Clark OF the Hartford Courdnt. ". L.
Cowles of the Spokane Spokesman. W. J.
Mclean OF the Philadelphia Bulletin
J. II. Mackay Of the Toronto Globe Col
William X. Nelson of the Kansas City
star. +. II. Martin. the Rev. DIR. Merrill
Adolph s. Ochs of the New York Times
Gilbert II. Baker of the Cleveland Plain
Dealer. Herman Ridder of the stats lei
tunD, Charles A. Rock OF the Pittsburg
Despatch. Charles W. Knapp of the St
Louis Republican. " B. McClatchy of
the Sacramento Bee. Charles II. Grady OF
the Baltimore Sun and Col. X. NJ. Johns.
ton of the Houston Post.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1914-04-22
STRATF0RD SEES OLD COMEDY.
1.-TWO Angry Women of Arlington"
Rivals eta ming Of Shrew."
Special Cable Despdtch 10 The

Special Gable Despatch to The SrS.
SrRATFoRD- oN-AvoN. April 21.--The cele-
bration OF the 350th anniversary OF the
birth Of Shakespeare was contiAied to-
day and tonight. Patrick Kirwan's COM
pany presented Henry Porter's Two
Angry Women Of Abingdon which
Charles Lamb regarded as equal to ''Ths
Tanning OF the Shrew." although Porter
was only a second rate author among the
Elizabethan dramatists.
The play was necessarily toned down to
deal with tho present production. but II
went we'll and proved to be very amusing
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1914-04-22
GERMANY HAS A JEAN vAIJEAN
Released Forger Discovered a
Deputy Mayor Of Town.

Special Gable Despofci to THE SrS.
BERLIN. April 21.--A sensation was
caused hero to-day by the arrest Of DR..
Alexander. the deputy Mayor Of Koeslin.
In Pomerania, on a charge Of fraud and
forgery. The arrest was the result of the
discovery that DR.. Alexander was really
AN absconding clerk named Thormann,
who was sentenced to Jail for embezzle-
ment In 1910. During his temporary re-
lease Thornsnn forged papers in which
he represented himself as Berlin lawyer
named Alexander.
Under the name OF Alexander. Thor
mann obtained successive municipal posts
at Weissenfels, Bromberg and Koeslin. in
all of which he acquitted himself admir-
ably. He won a reputation that was not
confined to any locality and was chosen
from among 700 candidates to be deputy
Mayor of koeslin. He became a leader In
social affairs and married the daughter
OF a wealthy official.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1914-04-22
FIXES HIGH MINIMUM WAGE.
Washington Commission Sets so
for Women In Industries.

SEATTLE, Wash. April 2I.--The State
Wage Commission after a late session to-
night formally established $40 a week as
minimum wage for women employed
In mercantile establishments.
This is the highest amount yet fixed by
any State for women so engaged.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1914-04-22
FRoHMAN GETS NEW COMEDY.
"The Beautiful Adventure" 70 he
Seen Here Next season.

LONDON. April 2l.--Charles Frohman.
who has just returned from Paris. has OBJ
tanned the rights to "a comedy entitled
"The Beautiful Adventure which will be
given In New York next winter Mr.
Frohman says il Is the greatest comedy
produced IN Paris to-day.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1914-04-22
EMGRANTS TO HAVE PRIESTS.
Pope. Decree Approves Institution
for Special Training.

"petI"T tab7| UfspdtcN 70 THE Sun,
'"sE April 2l,-Thc Osserratoro Ro-
Two prints tho Pope's nlotu proprio in
."ptins college for training priests wfo
az intended to be OF spiritual assistance
70 emsrLtA
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1914-04-22
WELSH CHURCH BILL ADVANCED
Passes second Reading for Third
Time In Commons.
Special Gable Despatch to THE ST

LONDON, April 21.-The Welsh discs
tablishment bill passed its second reading
for the third time. under the provisions
OF the Parliament act to-day. The vote
was $40 to 245.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1914-04-22
PRINCESS HURT IN AUTO CRASH.
Aunt Of Prince Ernst Of Bruns wick
Taken 10 Hospital.
Special cable Despatch to TnE sr.

BAYoNNE. April 2l.-Princess Frederick
OF Hanover was seriously injured in an
automobile collision here to-day and was
taken to hospital with her chauffeur
and valet, who were also hurt A big
touring car crashed into the royal limou-
sine and knocked 1t into a ditch.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1914-04-22

The Princess is the wife OF Baron Al
fonso of Pawel-Rammingen and aunt of
Prince Ernst. Duke OF Brunswick. who
married Princess Victoria Luise, daughter
OF the Kaiser.
The Adair County news. [volume] (Columbia, Ky.) 1897-1987, 1914-06-10
Report, Slate Equalization Board.

The total equaiized value of all
property in Kentucky subject to as
sessment by County Assessors is 1851
273, S3S for 1914, which is S12, lO2, 633,
higher than for 1913. This was an in
crease of S18, 1882 over the assessed
valuation of $S45, $40, 623. The State
Board of Equalization completed its
work and complied its report,
Land assessments were increased by
the board from 1851, 625, 429 to 1864
81 1895; assessment of town lots from
1926, 1910, 527 to 1925, 3O6, $50 and person
ality from SIG, 49O,578 to s119, 697, 1873.
The dog tax amounts to SOB, O4O, and
exemptions to $50, $500.
The report of the Board on Adair
and other counties in this part Of the
State is as follows.
Adair, as assessed, s2,61O,34O; as
equalized, S2,SO6, 66S; amount of taxes
to be paid, Sl4O 33.
Casey, as assessed s2,282, 1853; as
equalized, 2,4Sl, 1876; taxes on sane,
$l2, 403.
Clinton, as assessed, ST, 295, 901; as
equalized, 81, 4O8, 1888; taxes to be paid,
S7,04i.
Cumberland, as assessed. S,785, 051,
as equalized, 81, 945, los; taxes Cd same,
$9,725.
Green, as assessed, sl,3lO,25S; as
equaIized, sl.4l9,S 1897; taxes, to be paid,
| S7,O99.
Metcalfe, as assessed, S1,611, III; as
equalized, !$l,676, 710; taxes on same,
SIS, 1874.
Russell, as assessed, $1,S73, 1856; as
equalized, 81, 373,355; taxes, SO, 800
lowered.
Taylor. as assessed, 1854 Ass; as
equalized, 81, 1884, ASS; taxes, s9,422.
Wayne, as assessed, 3,588, 746; as
equalized So, 727, 156; taxes, s1S,625
The Adair County news. [volume] (Columbia, Ky.) 1897-1987, 1914-06-10
The Railroad Situation.

The delegation sent by the Columbia
Commercial Club for conference with
the L. & N, officials regarding the
building of railroad from Campbells-
vile to Columbia, or the extension of
the L. & n. from Greensburg, reports
that no prospects are in sight for i'm
mediate work.
Their conference was with Mr.. W.
l.. Maypather, First Vice President of
the road, and gentleman and bust
ness man of the highest integrity.
The entire situation was discussed, af-
fecting the interests of this section as
well as the railroad company, and
while that company would pride in
the development of this part of the
State, now without railroad facilities,
the committee was informed that the
company would not, at this time, take
any financial interest in the building
of the road, but when business condi-
tions would justify the investment,
the company would take up this
proposition with the people here and
would cooperate with us in its build
ing.
From what we can learn from those
who were in the conference every one
feels hopeful that before another dec
ade passes Columbia will be on the
railroad map. Each one speaks in the
highest terms of Mr.. Maypather, of his
courteous treatment and the interest
he manifested in the proposed enter
prise and welfare of this part of the
State. The old saying that Rome was
not built in day." and keeping
everlastingly at it brings success"
ought to apply and inspire in our eff
forts to secure railroad. The situa-
tion is hopeful one and in due course
of time with reasonable effort and in
terest on our part, success will come.
The Adair County news. [volume] (Columbia, Ky.) 1897-1987, 1914-06-10
School Affairs.

The June examination for white ap-
plicants will be held at the Graded
School Building on the third Friday
and Saturday )19 and 2O) The exam
ination for colored applicants will be
held at the superintendent Office on
the fourth Friday and Saturday (26
and 27) This will be the last exami-
nation until September. All appli-
cants must be of unquestionably good
moral character, and at least Is years
of age prior to the date of the exami-
nation. Alhsre requested to be pres
ent by s o'clock on Friday morning,
so as to begin as early as possible.
All the rural public shoots of the
county will be required to begin on
Monday July 9Th. This will give time
for them to close before the Christ
mas holidays.
The Adair County Teachers Insti-
tute will be held at the Lindsay-Wil-
son Building on August 10-14. Mrs.
Cora Wilson Stewart, of MOrehead,
Rowan county, will be first instructor,
and will be assisted by Profs. ]. G.
Willis, T. j. Coates and others, with
the cooperation of home forces, will
easily make this the best institute
Adair County has ever had. Mrs.
Stewart is an educational lecturer of
national fame, and as an institute in
structor has no superior in the State.
We insist most earnestly that the
trustees attend as well as the teachers.
Teachers who have not yet drawn
all their pay for teaching last year
will please call at once and get their
checks. 1t has all been on hand for
four months, and the time for the
Superindent to make his final settle
ment is drawing near.
Respectfully,
Tobias Huffaker, Supt. A. @. S.
The Adair County news. [volume] (Columbia, Ky.) 1897-1987, 1914-06-10
The Fourth District Convention.

The Fourth District Convention of
the Christian Church convened at Co
lumbia on Friday evening before the
first Sunday in June, and continued
over Sunday evening, a success in ev-
cry way. 1t was largely attended
from the beginning. The four coun-
ties composing the district, Adair,
Casey, Russell and Wayne were all
represented except Wayne. There
were present the following preachers
and workers: H. w. Elliott, Secre-
tary of State Missions; W. E. Frazee,
State Bible School worker; J. S. Hill
ton, Superintendent of the Christian
Orphans home; J. Q. Montgomery,
of Liberty, Luther Young, f. J. Bar
ger and Tobias Huffaker. The pro-
gram was carried ont with the excep-
tion of the subjects assigned to C. W.
Harrison, of Monticello, who was
hindered from being present.
Cd account of sickness in his family.
j. q. Montgomery's address on ''HoW
Nearly is Protestanism United" was
a splendid and much enjoyed by those
who heard it. Saturday morning was
assigned the Bible School Session, and
was largely conducted by onr State
Bible School worker, W. E. Frazee
who is we'll up on the work and gave
some fine talks on the aims of the
State Association. H. w. Elliott's
address on Are the Conditions OF
Salvation as Taught by the Christian
Church Safe?" was well received
Sunday afternoon and night was given
to the G. W. B. NJ work conducted by
Mrs. L. L. Campbell, of Lexington
and Mrs. Walden, of Danville. They
had a sple ndid progra IN
a n d it was we'll rendere
Some OF our women gave some good
addresses. Mrs. Bob Rowe, Mrs. L.
o. Taylor, Misses Mary Lucy Lowe,
Kate Gill, Mrs. Rubarts and others.
Mrs. Ray Montgomery gave some
beautiful solos which were enjoyed by
all.
Miss Kate Warmer, of Liberty,
who is niece of Mrs. t. G. Davidson,
of this place, sang some beautiful So
los, which Contributed much to the
joy of the song loving folks.
The good women of the town did
themselves proud in the bountiful
dinners they provided for the two days
Convention. The whole Convention
was feast of good things from the
beginning to the close.
The Adair County news. [volume] (Columbia, Ky.) 1897-1987, 1914-06-10
A Just Compliment.

We were delighted in last weeks
edition of your paper that you made
such deserving mention of the Adair
county boys who took part at the re-
cent session of the Columbia District
Conference, and think one of Adair
county's girls, Mrs. A. L. Nell, (nee
Lena Grissom, who brought a great
missionary address considered by
many the best ever delivered in Co
lumbia, should have some medtion.
Her subject-"The Conquest of Heath
en- Nations, the Subjugation of Latin
countries, and the Reckoning of our
ouw country"
The message was delivered in most
forceful and pathetic way, and Adair
county shall be we'll proud of her
daughter, Mrs. Nell, who holds the
important position among the women
OF the Louisville Conference Society
as Field Secretary. Critic.
The Adair County news. [volume] (Columbia, Ky.) 1897-1987, 1914-06-10

The first day of circuit court in
variably brings a large crowd to
jamestown. Next Monday court opens
and people from all over the county
will be in attendance, and many from
adjoining counties. There is usually
some stock On the market, horses and
mules, and more than likely a number
of sales will be made. Notwithstand-
ing hundreds of people attend the
Russell circuit court, the crowd is in
variably orderly. Many come on bust
ness, while others come to meet and
shake hands with friends. talk over
crop prospects, etc.
The Adair County news. [volume] (Columbia, Ky.) 1897-1987, 1914-06-10
Speaking at LampbeIlsville.

The appointments of Gov. j. B. Nc
Creary, candidate for United States
Senator, and Hon. Rollin Hurt, candi-
date for Judge of the Court of APP
peals, drew fairly good crowd of
Democrats to Campbellsville last Sat-
uaday.
Gov. McCreary spoke first, occupy
ing one hour and fifteen minutes. He
dwelt upon his record as Democratic
official, both in State and in the ma
ton, covering period of half GEN.
fury and also his record as private
citizen. He referred to former Gov
Beckham and Congressman Stanley,
his opponents, but did so in most
courteous manner. His record as a
Confederate soldier was also given, be-
ing reminded of the dark and bloody
days by being so close to the Green
River Bridge where memorable bat
tie was fought in 1868. The Governor
made good impression, and he has
considerable support in Taylor county.
He was followed by Mr.. Hurt, who
spoke only twenty-five minutes, say
ing great deal in that length of time.
Before the hour of speaking, Mr.. Hurt
was greeted by many Taylor county
citizens, who say that there is scarcely
a doubt but he will carry the county
by alarge majority.
Both-Gov. McCreary and Mr.. Hurt
were introduced by Mr.. J. R. Sanders.
The Adair County news. [volume] (Columbia, Ky.) 1897-1987, 1914-06-10
will GO TO a Farm.

Mr.. HI. V. Denver, son-in-law of Mrs
M. E. Marcum. this place, and Mr.
Sam Burdett, son-in-law of Mrs. Lena
PAUL, purchased last week, what is
known as the widow Sanders farm,
containing 80 acres, good dwelling and
outbuildings, located three miles this
side of Lebanon. Price private. They
are now in possession, but will not re-
move to the farm until the first of
January. 1t is fine piece of property
and said to be a bargain at the money.
The Adair County news. [volume] (Columbia, Ky.) 1897-1987, 1914-06-10
7. E, c. Floyd Dead.

Well-knoWn citizen dies with cancer
of the stomach at Casey Creek, KY
May 2Sth. Thomas Edward Clellan
Floyd was highly respected citizen,
having lived in this community about
Is months. He died with cancer of
the stomach. He was 60 years and 20
days old and leaves wife and many
friends to mourn their loss. Funeral
services were conducted from the resi-
dence by Rev. Monkey, of this place,
interment was in McWhorter GENE.
terry where a large crowd of friends
followed his remains to its last resting
place.