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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1914-03-06

DR. p STATUE APPROPRIATION
House Omits Item for Gift OF
Washington Shaft to Britain.

Richmond, Va, March Gin an
effort to cut down. ithe general APP.
Precipitation bill the House of Delea,
gates last night struck out an item
to cover the expense of bronze
copy Of Houdon's statue Of ;WasRTy
ington, which the legislature, by
Joint resolution, has offered to pre-
sent to Great Britain.
At the morning session the House
received letter, under date Of
March 8, signed by John Bassett
Moore, as counselor of the State
Department, in which it was stateo
that Ambassador Page had cabled
that the British secretary of State
for foreign affairs had conveyed to
him orally the appreciative accept
ance by the prime minister OF Vir-
einia's gift. Ambassador Page adj
ded that written acceptance would
be made when the British govern
ment is officially advised through
the department at Washington.
It was explained, after the house
adjourned, that the item had been
eliminated because of confusion and
misunderstanding, and that il
would be put back in the appropria'
ton bill today.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1914-03-06
WALLED CHILD IN CAVE.
Aged Nancy kurlee Sentenced t.
Prison for Thirty Years.

Waynesville, March 6.-Judge
Frank Carter, presiding over Swain
County Superior Court, has senten-
r"' Nancy Hannah Kurlee of this
nty to so years in State prison
ttorneys for the woman entered
lea of guilty of second degree
der yesterday, and the plea was
.pted.
he woman, who is CT years old
ccused of having killed her sin
sold grandchild, Robena Put
49,. last spring by placing the child
in a cave on mountain side and
walling the entrance up, leaving the
child to die from exposure to cold
and starvation. The crime was COM
mitted during the cold weather Of
last March and excited intense indig-
nation in this county. The aged
prisoner is now in Haywood Jail.
whence she will be taken to Raleigh
later in the week.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1914-03-06

Fried Oysters at the Rammcl's Cafe.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1914-03-06
SHIP DoCKED FOR SURVEY.
British Steamer Riyersdale at New
port News 10 be Repaired.

Newport News, Va, March g.
Hell rudder gore, her propeller daG'
aged and bad leak in her hull near
the stern, the British steamer Rlv-
ersdale, which was ashore for ten
days near Little Island, south OF
Cape Henry, arrived here yesterday
having been floated Tuesday night
and was locked for a survey.
that several of the plates on the
ships hull are sprung is Indicated
Wv the nature of the leak, but the
full extent of the damage will not
be determined until survey has
been completed.
TIE Riversdale came here in tow
Of .he wrecking tug, | J. Merritt
which floated her.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1914-03-06
TAX 'RAfiE.. ,
- -. i
art's, Opinion Based
In Investigation. =,

March 6.-Increase IL
ate taxation at the
* Nal Assembly which
"a is ion, was confident
t he rata uld be easily re-
d4eea, will b, necessity if. if the he
general aa5pppr'ropl Ition bill should be
enacted into lawn its present form
This is understood to be the convic-
ton of Governor Stuart, after an
examination into the fiscal condition
of the Commonwealth and consider
alton of the proposed appropria-
tons.
Including the special bills, pas
sed, the expenditure, it is certain
will wipe out the present surplus o.
$3.50 900 and create a deficit that cal
be met only by am increase in tn
tax rate.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1914-03-06
MOSBY AND CODY.
Two Colonies Met for First Time
Through Newspaper Reporter.

Staunton, Va, March 6.-Colonel
John S. Mosby was in the New Will
lard Hotel at Washington several
days ago. He approached Louis
Brownlow, Tennessee newspaper
man. In a chair few feet away
.ounged Colonel William F. Cody
("Buffalo Bill.")
Isn't that Buffalo Bill" inquired
Colonel Mosby. Brownlow said it
was, whereupon Colonel Mosby ask
ed that the Tennessee man introduce
MIN.
81 don't know Colonel Cody very
we'll. but l know him we'll enough to
introduce two good American fight
ers," said Brownlow, and he led the
old Confederate over to where Colo
mel Couy sat.
"Colonel Cody, I want you to meet
Colonel Mosby. No doubt you have
heard of him, and he certainly has
heard Of you"
Colonel Cody" said Colonel Mos
by, "let's you and ] 60 up to the
White House together and tell Pres
ident Wilson that if he will give us
each commission we'll go down IN
10 Mexico and settle that little diff
fculty.'
81 believe we could; l believe we
could" returned Colonel Cody.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1914-03-06

Fried Oysters at the Rammel,s Cafe.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1914-03-06
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|EWSaOF THE OLD DOMINION :
Observation-Disclosures I=
TROUBLE IN coLoREDj ''cciH6 tjRcH
Practitioners Are Locked Out When
They Interfere With Pastor.

Richmond, March Ga church
padlocked against its fold is the
story written in. the sheaves Of a Pc
tition for a receiver for the Fountain
Baptist Church (colored,) located at
Thirty-frst and Q streets, land for,
an injunction against the pastor,
the Rev. Hugh r. Williams, filed
Wednesday in the Chancery Court by
Daniel Allen and large delegation
from the original flock. 1t is re-
cited in the paper that the pastor
has run the church to suit his fancy.
and it is openly stated that the pc
titioners believe him to have con-
verted to his personal profit the
finances contributed weekly by the
faithful. The compliments, it IS
alleged, constitute a majority OF the
fold, and they tell long story OF
how they have attempted to follow
the tenets of their faith. and to
conduct the church according 70
Baptist principals, but have ever
been prevented by the pulpiteer
The petition narrates that the Rev.
Hugh r. Williams has been pastor OIL
the Fountain Baptist Church lor
some years, and that up to April -.
1911, he handled all the funds OF
the church to suit himself. On that
date, the paper continues, the con-
, ereeation adopted resolution that
all the money be turned over to the
treasurer and that all moneys De
maid cut over the signature OF the
! clerk, the order to he signed then ny
+bo nastor This order was obeyed
Until August, 1913, when the pastor
refused to sign an order, because
the organist has not been paid II
full.
The congregation then adopted an
! other resolution, to the effect tna'
the clerk should hold all papers aNc
documents, and use the seal of the
] church instead of the pastors sigma
ture in making out orders for pay
ments. The pastor, it is alleged, re-
fused to attend these congregations
meetings, and on January . called
special meeting of his adherent'
and expelled several Of the plain
tiffs, among them being the sexton
eleven deacons and seven usherS
Then he ard his cohorts elected
other officers, and reelected the Cd
organist. one Matilda J. Holmes.
On January I, 1914, prayer meet
ing night, the Plaintiffs were dis
mayed to find that some of the doors
had been padIocked and others nailed
up. so that they could not gain en-
trance to the church. Rather than
create further disturbance or violate
the peace, they went outside to
worship. =
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1914-03-06

AGENTS WANTED.-S5 to 81 daily
selling ned fiber brooms and no lust
Clothes line. 100 per cent pro-
#; every woman will buy.
P. P. 80 cents each. Wynne Broom
Co., Elmira, N Y. 4
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1914-03-06

Norfolk Fried Oysters at the Ram.
mel Cafe.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1914-03-06

FOR SALE-Eight fine building lots
near Potomac Yards, Alexandria
county, Va; excellently located
for manufacturing purposes;
close to Southern and PennsEl-
vania Railroad tracks; inspection
invited. John D. Normoyle. cor
ner King and Royal streets.
March 2-1week.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1914-03-06

FOR RENT-Three very desirable
unfurnished rooms on second floor
for light housekeeping. No child
rem. Apply 713 Cameron street.
3-3t.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1914-03-06
ASKS FOR $4,000.
Representative of Panama EXpOsi
ton Appears in Richmond.

Richmond, March CIV. W. o.
Hara, commissioner from the Pan
ANA Exposition, to be held at San
Francisco in 1915, is in Richmond to
urge an appropriation by the legis-
lature of $4,000 for an exhibit from
Virginia at the exposition. He is
highly pleased with the outlook. Mr.
O'Hara believes the money will be
the best ever spent in advertising
the state to the world, and especial
w to the people of the west.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1914-03-06

FOR RENT-A desirable three
story brick dwelling, OFT Prince
street, containing 10 rooms, and
all modern conveniences. 1nspec-
ton invited. Keys at my Office.
John D. Normoyle, corner King
and Royal streets. 2S-"t'
The log cabin Democrat., 1914-05-21
Too Many Lonely Breakfasts.

Lord TennysoD. late in life. said sadly to friend, "1 have taken break fast alone for 2s years" Thir was after his wife became a confirmed in- valid and hts family was scattered.
 There art men who breakfast alone whose Wives appear very vigorous at the bridge table or club meetings or the dance class, ana who are, in fact, equal to almost any effort but appear ing in the morning before their hus- bands go to business or their children '-if there are any-go to school or to the park.
 An eligible bachelor said the other day, T used to dream of pretty face across the coffee pot, but dozen years in smart apartment hotel have dispelled several illusions. To begin with, l hardly know married man there who wouldn't like to keep house, but their wives won't take the trouble. Why, know two dozen women who never get up to break fast. t."-New York Times.
The log cabin Democrat., 1914-05-21
HENDRIX DEFEATS
 HENDERSON, BROWN
IN SLUCCINC MATCH, I2-7
M'QUISTION, WHO PITCHED FRI DAY, DISPLAYS ARTISTIC
 ABILITY.

Philadelphia, May 18.-Hendrix de- feated Henderson-Brown here Satur day in the last game of the champion ship series by the score of 12 to '. The game was swatfest from the be- ginning. Coach Mauldin sent Pitcher Kent to the mound for the Reddies, but withdrew the big fellow when he allowed four hits, one home run. Muller, who pitched Friday, took the
 McQuistion, who won the game for the visitors Friday, relieved Owen in the box at the end of the second in- ming, after six Reddies had crossed the pan, and displayed much ability as an extra-inning pitcher.
 Both teams began scoring in the first inning. J. Legg flied out to Kent. D. Legg hit for home run. Cook hit to left field for three bases and scored on Young's two-bagger to deep center. Hutchinson hit to right field for two bases. Owen struck out. Fulmer grounded out from Bradley to Turner.
 Hendrix scored again in the fourth and fifth, making a pair on hits and errors. They added two more in the seventh in similar manner. It was in the eighth inning that the Bulldogs sewed up the game. The Reddies were one run to the good until this frame. With fusillate of hits, some stolen bases and a brace of errors, the visitors tallied five times, enough to win. Hendrix's final count came in the ninth.
 Henderson began hard in the first, when Brown hit for two bases in the first inning and scored on CroswelPs two-bate hit Croswell scored from second on Bradley's two-base drive. Bradley stole third and scored when Norris drove a hot one through Owen.
 Henderson scored three more in the second Muller singled, Watson hit to left. Muller scored from third. He stole and came home on a wild throw. Brown then rolled to third and was safe on Hutchinson's bad peg. Brad ley singled, scoring Watson and Brown.
 Henderson made their last count in the fourth inning. Croswell, the Red die shortstop, got three-base hit and scored on Bradley's sacrifice.
 Brown starred for Henderson, and D. Legg for Hendrix.
The log cabin Democrat., 1914-05-21
MAY RF|NS[ATE
 OLD ROUTE SIX

The rural route formerly running north of Conway and known as Mo-. 6, which was discontinued in October, 1911, as a result of the impossible condition of the roads it traversed, may be reinstated, following an in spection this week by A. J. Benitt of the postoffice department. Much work has been done on the roads, which are now reported in fairly good condition, and it is believed that Inspector Ben itt will recommend the re-establish- ment of the route. If this is done, 1t will be known as No. 7, as No. 6 is now the number of a loop route run ming along the Arkansas river.
 MT Benitt is spending the entire week in this county and is investigat- ing certain minor changes which have been asked in the territory covered by rural routes running out of postoffices at Vilonia, Damascus, Enola, May flower and Mt. Vernon.
The log cabin Democrat., 1914-05-21
WILSON ACCEPTS
 BETTER POSITION
rom Thursdays Daily.

rom Thursdays Daily.
 Prof. G. Rice Wilson has resigned from the faculty of the Conway high school has accepted the principalship of the Des Arc high school at sal ary almost double that which he re- ceived here The promotion is quite gratifying to Mr. Wilson's friends here, who will regret, however, that his new position will take him away from Conway. His successor in the Con- way school been selected by Supt J. p. Womack, but will not be announced until the school board passes upon the matter.
 Supt. Womack has made arrange ments with R. F. Shinn, one of the leading members of the Hendrix foot ball team, to coach the high school football squad next season. On ac- count of the length of his stay in Hen drix, MT. Shinn will be ineligible to play on the Hendrix team next ses- sion and will devote his hours after school to developing winner at Con- way high.
The log cabin Democrat., 1914-05-21
ARKANSAS NEGRO
 TURNING WHITE

Arkade phia, May 19.-A racial freak has been discovered at Joan, Clark county, in the person of Merritt Davis, negro, who is losing his dark African color and is putting on tint of white. His right arm, upper chest, neck, head and large place on his side have already lost their ebony hue and are as white as the cuticle of the veriest Anglo-Saxon. Davis states that he first noticed the appearance of white skin at the age of nine years. Since that time these areas of white have been steadily growing, and now at the age of 56 he has several square feet of white folks surface
 Davis maintains that if he lives to the century mark he will be a white man, but after a statement to this eff feet his face assumed a serious mem and he inquired of the white people listening to his recital if they thought there was any possibility of his hair getting straight, for it is as kinky as corkscrew.
 Davis is a negro of the old type. He lives in Manchester township, on his plantation of 120 acres, makes lots of money out of cotton and corn, en- joys the trust and esteem of both black and white, and says that he is supremely happy. His credit is good with all the merchants in Arkadel- phia. His parents were black, very black.
 When the circus comes to Arkadel- phia Davis is in attendance, but says that he is getting "jubrous, for they always try to induce him to join as a freak of humanity. He declines year after year and says that he has al- ways worked hard for whatever he gets, and will keep it up aSAong as he can. Davis, white spots afford him no little pleasure among the white people whom he knows, as he tells them that some day he will be just as white as they are. He believes he is turning white because of the good life he has led, and that honesty is the best pol icy.
The log cabin Democrat., 1914-05-21
 CURRENT FLANNEL PERMISSION IS GRANTED COMPANY EXPECTS TO DENEL- OP 6 900 OR 1000 HORSE-POW-
 FER WITH PLANT.

Little Rock, May l9.-The Arkan- sas Railrad Commission has granted a permit to the Ouachita Power Con- panv of Arkansas to construct ny dro-electric power plant on the oua- chita river, about six miles southeast from Hot Springs. oo
 The company plans to develop 6,OO0 or 1000 horse power at its prlnclpai mower dam. which will be located one and three-quarters miles south from the Rock Island track, from Lawrence station and the Essex park race track, and to locate a large cotton mill near it's power plant. The remainder of the power will be transmitted to Hot Springs, Benton, Malvern, Little Rock and other points within 150 miles radius.
 They have also permit to con struct auxiliary and storage dams on the Ouachita river and it's tributaries above their principal power dam, which, when constructed, will give them several thousand horsepower more than their initial development.
 They are confident that they can get the contract for supplying from 1,500 to 2,000 horsepower to the Lit tie Rock < Hot Springs interurban, when it is built, at a price consider ably less than that company can pro duce it from coal, and so save the in- terurban company the cost of install ing a power plant. They also expect to run suburban electric railway from Hot Springs down the Hot Springs creek to the lake or mill pond which will be created by the building of their dam, and make fine recrea- tion feature for Hot Springs for boat ing and fishing on the waters of the lake.
 Levi Storthz of Little Rock is presi- dent of the company and D. L. Phil lips is secretary and manager. The company is given two years in which to begin the construction and foul years in which to complete it.
 A former grant by the state to an other company, dated May II, 1910 to construct a plant near the location of the Ouachita Power Company site, has expired on account of the failure to construct within the time given.
The log cabin Democrat., 1914-05-21
OBITUARY.

Little Ellen and Helen Hastings, twin babies of Mr. and Mrs. J. k. Hastings, were laid to rest in the Macedonia cemetery this week. Little Ellen passed away to the great be- yond on the night of the 11th and Helen on the 18th. The babies were nearly II months old, and while they had never been very strong, they had lived long enough to entwine them selves about the hearts of the parents and other members of the family, as we'll as many friends. The burial ser vice for little Ellen was conducted by Rev. A. E. Goode, and the service for little Helen was conducted by Revs. Goode and McAnally.
 Our deepest sympathies go out for the sorrowing parents and loved ones, The Lord giveth and the Lord taketh away. We must bow in submission to the divine decree, and hope for part in the bright afterawhile, when there will be no more sorrows and good bves A FRIEND.
The log cabin Democrat., 1914-05-21
GRIFFIN SUGGESTED AS
 HIGHWAY C0MMIS'R
MANY BELIEVE POPE COUNTY JUDGE LOGICAL MAN FOR
 THE PLACE.

Interest in the proposed highway between Little Rock and Fort Smith is beginning to warm up again and the chances are that the project will soon be in the shape of a reality. Each county along the proposed route will be entitled to a member of the board of commissioners and several friends have suggested that County Judge Ira Griffin be selected to repre- sent Pope countys interest, because of his oad-mindedness, fairness ana knowledge of road building. There is no doubt whatever but that Judge Griffin is interested in better roads, the fact being daily demonstrated by his personal supervision of highway construction in this county. He un- derstands the road question well and would be valuable member of the State Highway Commission.-Russeii- vile Courier-Democrat.
The log cabin Democrat., 1914-05-21
Electinq a Goat King for a Day.

Puck fair, held at Killorglin, is one of the last of the old-time Irish fairs and more than one story is told as to the origin of it's name. Amongst them is a tradition that when CromwelPs soldiers were in Ireland a large party of troopers were coming over Kerry mountains, making for Killgorlin, when they frightened a flock of goats These immediately made off helter-skelter for Killorglin, and dashed wildly into the town headed by a great Puck. Thus warned of impending danger the inhabitants beat off the troopers, and in gratitude dedicated a fair to their horned defender, and elected him king for day.
The log cabin Democrat., 1914-05-21
BUT NOT ON THAT MACHINE
That homely Escort Had Prom ised to Give Her.

He was the homeliest man she had ever met, but almost his first sentence won her heart
 It was: 'I'll come around some Thursday and take you out in the ma chine''
 Oh" she twittered, picking a hair from his coat collar. What Thurs day, MT. Dickdocker?"
 How does some Thursday next week suit you?" he replied.
 "Oh, the first, please!" she ex- claimed.
 That Thursday she stc-;d, with her new auto coat on, waiting at the par Tor window for two hours.
 'I realize he's ugly as sin and has fourteen gold teeth,' she unused, but with wind goggles on he surely won't look so bad and he'll probably keep his mouth shut on account of the dust"
 There was sudden chugging.
 "'Tis he,' she breathed.
 Twas. He stopped at the curb. He was seated on a dusty motorcycle with an extra seat behind!
 He rank the bell.
 Is Miss Niddlestoop at home?" he slduired.
 ''No." replied the maid, she just went out the back y"-Detroit Free Press.
The log cabin Democrat., 1914-05-21
CHOIR TO REPEAT
 ESTHER" CANTATA
From Tuesdays Daily.

From Tuesdays Daily.
 In order that those who were una- ble to witness the presentation of Queen Esther" by the Methodist choir and their friends on last Friday night, the cantata probably will be repeated at an early date according to the management. The rendition of the sacred opera was a source of much favorable comment from those who attended and doubtless another full house will greet the music mak- CTS on their second appearance. It is thought the cantata will be repeat ed immediately preceding or immed- ately following Hendrix commence. ment exercises
The log cabin Democrat., 1914-05-21
The Rainbow Monkey.

You have all seen black monkeys and gray monkeys and brown mon- keys, but how many of you have seen a rainbow monkey?
 The rainbow monkeys name is the mandril and he lives in the hilly parts of Africa. He is, indeed, a weird looking creature. His snout is bright scarlet, and on either side of his long hideous face are deep grooves of pur- pie and scarlet and blue. His eyes are tiny and glow like ugly sparks or fire
 The mandril has funny, stubby ears and a tail that is only a sawed-on stump His hind legs are deep vio- let color.
 In fact, if you ever see a rainbow monkey, you probably will exclaim; There ain't no such animal!'
The log cabin Democrat., 1914-05-21
SCHOOL ELECTION
 TICKET IS CLOSED
From Thursdays Daily

From Thursdays Daily
 With no opposition offered to the reelection of President D. O. Harton and s. G. Smith as members of the Conway school board, the ticket was closed today by Secretary w. B. Hub bell. The names of these gentlemen will be the only ones appearing on the ballot, and the only question to be decided by the voters is the amount of the district tax. It is not an- ticipated that there will be any oppo- sition to the fun levy of seven mill tax for district school purposes.
 The election will be held at only one precinct in the city, the court house. The election officials will be those who served in the Second ward at the general city election on April '.