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Carson City daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1907-1930, 1914-12-28
TESTIMONY WHEREOF, [

IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF,
have hereunto est my hand and
caused to be affixed the Great Seal
Of the State OF Nevada. Done at
Carson City, this 18th day of De-
cember, in the year Of our Lord,
one thousand, nine hundred and
fourteen.
TASKER L. ODDIE, Governor.
GEORGE BRODIGAN, Secretary
OF State.
-----OO------
Arthur Doane and wife were the
guests OF relatives in Carson for
Christmas, departing for their home
the express last evening.
Carson City daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1907-1930, 1914-12-28

Latest telegraph III the Appeal.
Carson City daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1907-1930, 1914-12-28

aforementioned constitutional amend
mentS: and
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1914-01-02
SOCIAL and PERSONA
Interesting News Notes About People
of Alexandria Happenings
IN Society.

+. Miss Maud Snyder, of Harrison
fburg, Va, is visiting Mrs. j. T.
Waters, on south Henry street
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1914-01-02
Alexandria Negro Was in Shanty
Bnrned at Danieitown,
Virginia

Chief of Police Goods has received
the following:
Danieltown, Va, Jan. 1, 1914.
To the Chief of Police Alexandria, Va.
Dear Sir:-On the night of December
2G one of the shantfes near my saw
mill was destroyed by fire and a ne
gro was burned to death. As far as
can be learned, but one negro was
in the structure at the time, the
others having gone home for the ho!-
days. The one we think was IN the
house was known mere as Babe JACK
son, who claims Alexandria as his
home. He was a stranger here, and
one negro, who said he has known
him for some time, averred that MS
name was not Babe. He thinks ms
correct name is Willie Jackson. We
put his bones in box an1 would
like to know if his folks want them.
1t is very evident Jackson was MUIR
dercd and the house was set on fire,
but we have not been able to secure
positive evidence. The negro who
gave the above information concern
ing jackson lived within about fifty
yards of the Shanty with his family.
He claims he knew nothing Of the fire
until next morning. The magistrate
who held the inquest questioned Tim
so closely that he vanished the next
night and we haven't seen him since.
If you can find any of his folks
would thank you to ascertain what
they want Zone in regard to his re-
mains and let me know as soon as
possible. Yours truly,
G.. a. STONE.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1914-01-02

Mt. Vernon Council. Daughters of
VIII meet tonight when
their officers vii lie installed by tbs
Deputy National Councillor,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1914-01-02
COUNCIL ELECTS OFFICERS.

Alexandria Council. No. ). 0. +.
A., held an interesting meeting last
evening. Among the business trans
acted was the Semi-annual election OF
officers rs follows:
Past President, Frank c. Glasgow
President, Robert Ayers.
Vice President, Thomas Simpson
Recording Secretary, James r.
Mansfield.
Assistant Secretary. f. S. Lucas.
Financial Secretary, Fred. ". Eh-
hardt.
Treasurer, O. II. Daniels.
Chaplain, l.. d. Lyles.
Marshal, Charles Astryke.
Warden, John Kimball.
Inner Guard, Thos. Helms.
Outer Guard, f. L. CornwelI.
Trustee, c. n. Cradlin.
Representative to Grand Council.
George Petit.
Acting Representative, George r.
Smith.
Captain Of Degree Team, Frank
Glasgow and Janitor T. +. Zones.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1914-01-02
MURDER IS SUSPECTED MEN AND BOYS GATHER
Meeting in Westminster Buildiog
Last Night an Enjoyable
Affair

The reception for the men and boys
Of Alexandria, which was held last
night in the Westminster Building.
was an enjoyable affair. The speak
ers were Rev. c. R. Strausburg. Mr..
Zeke!l, of Washington, Mrs Kate
Waller Barrett, and Rev. DR.. ]. l..
Allison. They spoke on subjects on
lines connected with the formation
and keeping Of New Years resolu-
tons and the avoiding of the begin
nn"s of evil-intemperance.
Two duets by the Misses Allison
were interesting features of the pro-
gram. The Boy Scouts also enter
tanned, demonstrating the various
ways Of giving first aid to the in
jured.
Leaves. made of stiff paper, giving
the idea of turning over new leaf,
and on which to write New Years
resolutions. were distributed among
the boys. The number Of the leaf
having the best set Of resolutions Oh
il will be published tomorrow in the
Gazette, am the holder will be award
ed handsome prize The judges are
three prominent men Of Alexandria.
After the programme had been
rendered. refreshments were served.
Plans for another meeting and re-
cention for January s.. 1915. were
discussed.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1914-01-02
DIED FROM HIS INJURIES.
Conductor Topping Succumbs Last
Night at the Alexandria
HOSPITAL.

William K. Topping. for u years
9 freight conductor on the Southern
Railway. died at the Alexandria Hos,
pital at 1l:3O o'clock last night as
the ,e.uli Of injuries received in an
accident On Wednesday morning when
a freight car on which he was
s,and,no overturned at the intersec.
finn # Wolfe and Henry streets. Mr..
.roc,,i.,,, iun,n..r 70 tbe ground when
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1914-01-02
NEW YEARS NIGHT GLEE.
JOY Still in the Air-Many Persons
Enjoy Festivities of The /,
Season.

The conviavality which began when
the bells were ringing in the new
year at midnight Wednesday was
still in evidence last night. During
the lay many entered into the spirit
.oi the occasion, and business. in the
n;tin. was at a standstill.
When darkness set in new years
f-srivtiss were being enjoyed in
rany l,;'il1iantly-i illuminated homes.
1t was during the wee sma' hours be-
fore some of the gatherers took
leave % each other.
There vii! be similar gatherings
Throughout the remainder of this
week and part of next.
As W.: the case Wednesday night,
the reveiers We're in the best humor,
and all seemed TO. be enjoying them
selves tn tho full.
The police had but little to do save
to look on, notwithstanding so many
persons were on the streets. The
new years enjoyments have been
much in evidence this year, and the
season has been enjoyable through
out.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1914-01-02
NEW YEARS RESOLUTION.

. housewives in Alexandria should
make one resolution this year that
will mean a great deal to them and
that is that they will commence pur-
chasing their groceries at Howard &
Bros. 800 King street. 1t is crime
10 spend money when the same arti-
Gle can he bought for less. and on ev-
cry article which is usea on the
table You will find by experience they
do sci! for less than any other store
III town. Some special bargains for
New }ear; are offered in today's Ga
zette.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1914-01-02

Probably the most successful en-
}tertainment given in Alexandria IN
;1.ecent years for charity was the The
nDansant" held yesterday Afternoon
from four to six O'Clock in the Elks'
Auditorium. 1t was a decided suc-
cess, both financially and socially
,The hall. which was artistically dec
GRATED. was flied to its capacity
| Tea tables were arranged aroun@ The
i sides of the hail where those who
wished TO partake of the dainty re-
fire shments could do so while watch
ing the dancers. Schroeder's OrcheS-
itra, of Washington, furnished all the
--latest dance music for the merry
throng who INDUCED in all the new
dances. A number Of out-of-tcwn
jpeople attended.
[ a number of the younger girls
:assited in serving. Much Of the
:credit for the success Of the tea
dance" should be given to Miss kath-
ierine Steele Barrett. who was the
chairman of the committee of young
ladies having the affair in charge.
The following ladies were the pat
ronesSes Mrs. William a. Smoot. Jr..
Mrs. d. +. Howell. Mrs. Kate Waller
Barrett. Mrs. Charles Edgar Nic"l,
Mrs. Gar 'ner l.. Boothe. Mrs. Hugh
Mcclure. Mrs. James Sidney Doug
lass Mrs. John NJ. Johnson, Mrs. /.
Marshall Jones and Mrs. c. S. Taylor
Burke.
The "'rhe Dansant" was given for
the benefit of the needy children of
Alexandria.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1914-01-02
CHECK ON DIVORCES.
delegate Birre!i 10 Introduce Bill to
Change Existing Laws

thanTc ENiStlnS Laws.
When the state legislature meets
in Richmond on January l!th. Hon. J.
Fred BirreII. delegate from Alexan-
dria clay and county, will introduce a
! bill which will change the present
divorce laws of Virginia. which
makes the securing of divorce 4
comparatively easy procedure. Mr..
Birrel said today that he had con-
suited number of lawyers Of this
community relative to his bill which
would be particularly aimed at the
Washingtonians who cross the river
into Virginia to acquire residence
for one year in order to have their
marriage ties severed.
"Alexandria city and county is the
Reno of the SOUTH" said Delegate
Birrell today. and if conditions con
tinue as they are going we will far
outstrip our present western rival.
Practically all of the divorces which
are granted by the Alexandria courts
are to persons who have come TO
Alexandria to acquire a legal resi-
dence. Many Of them simply secure
room here an; come over at irregu
lar intervals"
According to the figures Of Clcri,
Greenway. of the Corporation Court
there were Il suits for divorces filed
in the Corporation Court during the
past year, and p n the Circui:
Court. making a total of 50. The nun
per filed in the Circuit Court Of Alex
andria county was somewhat les
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1914-01-02

Our historic Alexandria is known
throughout the length and breadth of
our United States, but its renown
reached foreign country this past
Christmas when a black rag doll, a
typical Virginia darkey, both as TO
costume ard expression, was made
by Mrs. c. NJ. ShepperSon, ana re-
ceived with delight by one Of the heirs
of the .Astor estate at Cliveden Castle
IN England.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1914-01-02
POLICE COURT.
re IT. 3. Cation. Presiding.

(Justice IT. 3. Cation. PresIdTng.J
Lee John. charged with disorderl
conduct. was dismissed.
Maurice Gaines, charged with dis,
or5erly conduct, forfeited his coilar
cral by failing TO appear.
John Mitchell. charged with beir';;
drunk and discrderiy and resisting "a
officer. was fired so.
Robert Jones, charged with ALLOW
ing an unnuzzled dog to run =
large, had his case continued.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1914-01-02

i Mr.. Frank L. Slaymaker was
elected superintendent of the Second
Presbyterian Church Sunday School
at a teachers meeting last night. Dr.
J. H. Bitter was reelected superln-
tendent of the Payne street mission.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1914-01-02

The members of the High School
Whank Whank Club were entertained
at a stag inner by s. r. Fl. Hayes.
last evening. Following the dinner
an all-night session YVES held which
was enjoyed by all. Among the out
Of town guests were W. Fullerton
Boswell Robert Myltone Hancock,
Turner Bitter. and Fl. A. Bylne, of
Rosemont. Professor J. NJ. Cum
nneham. of Washington. furnished
the music.
Among those assisting Yesterday
at the debut party of Miss Genevleve
Clark. daughter of Speaker and Mrs.
Clark. were Misses Ruth and Jean
pohrrts, of this city
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1914-01-02

Mr.. Eugene L. LinGsey left last
night for Natural Bridge, Va, after
spending the Christmas holidays with
his mother, Mrs. Catherine Lindsey,
on Braddock Heights.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1914-01-02
January Reductions on
Men S
Apparel

Mems Kid Gloves all sizes, but only
in black or white. Worth 81 and Sl.3C
pair. TO be closed out today at. a
lNot eXchangeable).
Mems Narrow ur-in-hand Ties,
in dark blue or black. Values 25c
To close out today at, BE
Mers part wool undelwea" .!
GLIDING Shirts and Drawers. Worth
up to 75c garment. Choice today
Mems Shirts Of Percala Soiset}e.
and few silk; some with soft French
cuffs. and self collars. Values 81 to
81. Choice today at :. ,...69c
Main Floor-430 18th ST., entrance
Mems Wear.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1914-03-11

three things to be looked for in fer
tilizers were nitrogen, phosphorus
and potash. For a fertilizer to con-
tain these, is not enough, but they
must be in available form. He ad-
Vised however, to buy the chemicals
and mix at home, and save from So
to $12 per ton. If mixed goods were
bought, buy the highest grade, as
much more plant food would be re-
ceived for a dollar. He said that in
selecting seed potatoes, a good plan
was to make the selection at digging
time, and a good rule was to save no
seed from the hills yielding less than
six good marketable potatoes.
Prof. Boyland then gave a short
talk on alfalfa, followed by an illus
trated lecture on milk, interspersed
with amusing anecdotes, much enjoy
ed by all.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1914-03-11
ACADEMY NOTES.

Miss Elmer, teacher in the John
son Normal School, was visitor at
the Academy, Monday.
Miss Edith A. Holton was called
to Greenfield, Mass, Saturday by the
death of a relative. She returned
Monday afternoon.
Rev. F. s., Tolman was a guest at
chapel exercises Tuesday morning.
AS result of the invitation extend
ed by Miss Alice w. Wilcox to the
young ladies of the Freshman and
Sophomore classes to attend a series
of eight lectures at the Museum, As
pupils enrolled last Friday afternoon.
The subject of the first lecture was
Food Products.
The Girls Glee Club will give a
concert at Orleans, Saturday evening,
March 81, under the auspices of the
Athletic association of the Orleans
High School, of which James Francis
Smith is principal.
The combined Boys and Girls
Glee clubs will give a concert at
Wells River on the evening of March
&c.
The Academy Orchestra AID the
combined Boys and Girls GlAeclubs
will give their annual condA be- the
latter part of April. AS a par of the
program the Glee Clubs will kDesent
the operetta "Trial by JuryX
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1914-03-11
LOCAL GATHERINGS

The omission OF a line in the ac-
count of town meeting last week
made IL read that a bond issue of
$4,000 was authorized to pay the
cost of repairing the school build
Eggs. The bond issue is to cover the
entire indebtedness of the town.
-Prin. NJ. G. Benedict, Supt. G. F.
Palmer and Miss Caroline 5. Wood
run go to Burlington Thursday to
attend the ninth conference of the
schools of Vermont with the Univer-
sity of Vermont. Miss Woodruff will
discuss from the Teachers View
point the subject of THE School
as a Social Center" at Friday morn
ing's meeting. The gentlemen will
attend the schoolmasters banquet at
Hotel Vermont, Friday evening.
Pupils of B. Frank Harris will
give a piano recital in Pythian hall,
Saturday afternoon, March IA, at
$50. AS usual the recital is open to
all interested.
The members of E. B. Frost
Camp, No. IS, Sons of Veterans were
one old member and the reception of
of new one last week.
--Hillhurst Lodge, No. 2, Good
GhAp4aAH W III AOA0 ANo AhO(NAAE, III NhC
vestry of the Free Baptist church,
Friday evening of this week.
Next week Tuesday evening the
cooking class will meet at the Wo-
mans Club house.
The Rector's Aid society and st.
Margaret's Guild will hold a joint
meeting Thursday evening at seven
o'clock, at the home of Mrs. Mary
Menut SO Eastern avenue.
There will be meeting of the
board of civil authorities for the
abatement of taxes at the town
clerks Office at a. m, Thursday,
March IL.
The patients at st. Johnsbury
hospital this week are: admitted;
Mrs. c. H. Way, Geigel Dimen, and
Charles Lucas of St. Johnsbury,
James Allard of Lyndonville, Rev.
James F. Gay of Derby, and Hornore
Meunier of Lowell; dismissed; Mrs.
Charles Shastany, Geigel Dimen, and
Carl Brigham, all of st. Johnsbury.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1914-03-11
SOUTH RYEGATE.
Power House At Beaton's Stone Shed
Wrecked By An Explosion
T,ncaIS

The air compressor at A. T. Bea-
toms stone shed exploded Thursday,
evening, wrecking the power house
completely. Fortunately, there was
no one in the power house at the
time, so no one was injured, but II
will be some time before business
can be resumed.
The village school closed Friday
for a three weeks vacation.
Misses Martin and Lord gave a
very pleasant party at Geo. Roben's s,
Thursday evening to the girls at
tending school in the intermediate
and Grammar rooms in honor of
Miss Adessa Bond, who has been at
tending school here this year. Miss
Bond does not expect to return to
So. Ryegate as she has finished the
ninth grade and plans to enter
Mortified Seminary in the fall.
G. M. Libby attended the annual
banquet of the Fish and Game Lea
que at Rutland, Thursday evening.
Gladys, the eight year old daugh-
ter of Mr.. and Mrs. T. S. Gray, was
taken suddenly ill with pneumonia,
Saturday, but is better at this writ
ing.
Mrs. B. L. Terry returned Satur-
day from Woodsville. Her many
friends here are glad to learn that
she is much improved in health.
Brock Roben came home from St.
Johnsbury Academy, Saturday with
the mumps.
The L. A. S. of the Presbyterian
church will meet Thursday afternoon
with Mrs. Taplin.
Mrs. J. F. Nolan returned Mon
day from visiting her brother, Ar
thur Wiley in Montpelier.
Mrs. w. G. Monteith of Orleans is
visiting her daughter, Mrs. B. E.
Wilson.
The Caledonians will play the
Shamrocks of Barre at Wells River,
Thursday evening, March 18th.
Mrs. G. w. Darling entertained
the Glover Leaf Circle, Tuesday after
noon.
A son, Louis, was born to Mr.. and
Mrs. Angelo Rosa last week.
Willie Davidson, who was taken
to Barre hospital with a broken hip
recently is reported to be doing
nicely.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1914-03-11
PASSUMSIC.

The funeral of Mrs. Mary (Love-
lette) Cummings, aged 81 years, who
died of heart failure early Monday
morning, March 2, at the home OF
her daughter, Mrs. E. M. Shepherd,
of Meredith, N. H., was held at the
home OF her niece, Mrs. A. J. Elliot,
Richford, VT, at 2 O'Clock, Tuesday
afternoon, the Rev. w. o. Higley
officiating, and the body was placed
in the vault in Hillside Cemetery. She
is survived by one son, Ernest Cum
mings, of Middlesex; one daughter,
Mrs. Shepherd; one brother, Joseph
Lovelette of Richford; and several
nephewS and nieces.
There will be a moving picture
showsin the vestry, Friday evening.
Mr. Earle Esden of Bradford, spent
Sunday at home here.
The Basket Ball game here Friday
night between the Barnets and Pas
sumpsics resulted in a score of Fl
to "a in favor of Barnet.
Miss Ellen Hutchinson of Kirby
spent a few days last week with Mr.
and Mrs. Harold Wood.
Albert Bennett of East st. Johns.
bury, spent Sunday at George Ben
nett's.
The sick are all improving.
Mrs. Myrtle Bailey of North Troy
is visiting in town.
The pastors subject next Sunday
morning will be, ''When you are Dis
couraged."
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1914-03-11
PEACHAM FARMERS CLUB.
Meeting Addressed BY Messrs Slim
son HaIIett, Merrill and Boy
land.

The annual meeting of the Peach
am Farmers Club was held Thurs
day, March 5th. After a bount1fuI
oyster dinner kindly furnished by a
| friendly member of the Club, in the
town hall, the company repaired to
the vestry of the Congregational
church to listen. to the speakers.
County Agricultural Agent Slim
son spoke briefly of his work, especi-
ally in regard to ordering chemicals
for fertilizer; and organizing COW
testing associations. He said there
were to date, IL such associations
in Vermont, and five of the IL were
in Caledonia County. That he in
tended to organize two more this
year, and one would be in Peacham.
Mr.. Stimson was followed by Pres.
E. H. Hallett of the Caledonia Coun-
ty Farmers Association. He said
that it was his first opportunity to
address the people of Peacham,
which was due to the fact that there
is no Grange here, but from what he
had seen since coming to town, he
would say that it would be an ideal
place to establish a real live work
ing Grange. He urged all the Far
mers and their wives as well to be-
come members of the Caledonia
County Farmers Association and
support Mr.. Stimson in his work Es-
pecially did he recommend the COW
testing association as a means of
detecting boarder cows, and cited for
example cow in his own herd, which
the tester found to be losing him
$2.40 per month. He asked the
farmers to exchange ideas more free
1u and RI ChnW mora
Prof. Arthur Merrill of Lyndon In
stitute, spoke next of Breeds and
Breeding of live stock" His re-
marks directly concerned dairy cattle.
He said there were no best breeds
of cattle, but some were better than
others, according to the end sought,
whether milk or butter fat. He adj
vocated beginning with grade females
and grading up with high class re-
gistered males. Selecting a dairy
male he would pay attention to the
record of production of his ancestors,
especially his dam and gran-dam. He
thought that in case of butter pro-
duction, dairymen should set a mini
mum standard and dispose of all cows
that did not come up to that stand
ard. In his own case he had set the
standard at 800 lbs. per year.
Inc last speaker OF the afternoon
was Prof. Boyland of Burlington. He
exhibited charts, showing the anaIy-
sis, cost and real value of different
feeds both grain and roughage, and
how to balance a ration, also how to
balance it the most economically. He
also showed a record of a herd OF
eight cows, in a COW testing associa-
ton, in which there were four that
hardly maid thar TUaV
In the evening, after short bust
ness meeting, Prof. Merrill gave a
talk on commercial fertilizers. The
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1914-03-11
The butterfly on the Wheel.

Wasn't it good" was the COM
ment repeated by those who saw the
Butterfly on the Wheel" presented
at the Colonial, Monday evening.
This play, an English divorce play
in four acts by Edward G.. Hemmerde
and Francis Nelson M. p. was given
even better than it was a year ago,
when it proved so popular. Miss
Charlotte Lillard as Peggy Admission
won the admiration of the audience
from the minute that she fitted on
the stage. She was equally attractive
in her light forlicsome mood and in
her most serious. mood during the
trial scene. Alexander Lotus as
Lord Ellerdine added much to the
comedy of the whole and better pre-
pared the audience for the heavier
parts of the play
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1914-03-11

Miss Bessie Silver from Green's
boro is visiting her friend, Miss Alice
Davis.
Mrs. Livermore from Boston, who
spent last week with her father, Mr..
Wright at Daniel Davis returned to
her home Saturday. Mr.. Wright is
gaining slowly
The Ladies' Aid will meet with
Mrs. w. P. Russell, Thursday for
dinner. The gentlemen are invited
Mrs. Emily jenkins from East
Burke is keeping house for Frank
Leach.
Henry Ranney and daughter,
Mabel returned last Friday from a
visit with friends in Ohio and Mas
sachusetts.
Mr.. and Mrs. Harry Coburn have
finished work at F. H. Leach's and
after visiting friends in Sutton for
a week will go to Fred Farmers for
the summer.
Miss Gertrude Nickerson was at
home from Lyndon Institute last
with a hard cold and Mrs. Ella Nick
erson and Donald Blaisdel are sick
with bronchitis.