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Evening star., 1914-07-18
THE MOTOR OMNIBUS.
By Frederic ]. Haskin.

Is the trolley car doomed? Will the
motor omnibus. with its greater fexi-
bility, its independence of tracks, its
ability to stop at the curb, and it's other
conveniences, put the electric street cars
out of business?
This is a question involving even great
er problems of financial and municipal
policy than were bound up with the
destruction of the old cable car systems
by the introduction of electricity. The
cable system was hardly more than start
ed before electricity came along and the
two for a time competed against the
horse cars until electricity finally won the
day. Now. however. comes a question
that may involve the practical destruc-
ton Of the hundreds of millions of dol
lars invested in electric trolley car sys-
TENS in this country.
The superiority of The motor omnibus
is not, however. demonstrated. 1t merely
gives rise to the question. Against the
advantages of fexibility and independ
ence of tracks urged for the omnibus. the
trolley car can boast of greater speed
accommodation in one car for greater
number of people. and an ability to ex'
tend urban into suburban and rural traI'
tic merely by an increase of speed, Wher
passing out of the city limits.
*
In the United States the whole ques-
ton still remains an academic one
Motor omnibuse:
In 1T. S. Question have not been use(
in this country te
- AeaueA1Ae oAe an extent that has
introduced serious competition with the
street railways. in New York, where om'
nibuses have been used for some years.
the rates of fare have been higher. ana
Evening star., 1914-07-18
Mr.. sherman's Statement.

The statement, in full. is as follows:
THE attention of the District de-
partment of weights. measures and
markets has been called to quotations
appearing in the columns of some of
the Washington newspapers Of prices
for food products at local retail mar
kets.
These quotations are unquestion-
ably true for the markets at which
quotations were asked, and at the mar
kets at which thousands Of Washing
tonians deal. actuated by custom or
habit. and unable to bring themselves
to try anything that Is new to them
or which their neighbors are not doing.
Particularly in the case of fish and
other marine products. 1t is not necessary
for any WaShingtonian to pay the ex-
orbitant prices quoted in the articles re-
ferred to.
AT the municipal fish wharves and
markets. at and near the foot of 18th
street southwest. fish of the finest quail
ties may be bought, fresh from the water,
in better condition and at lower prices
than can be obtained elsewhere. in the
District, This market Is run at cost by
the District. to control the incoming sup
ply of Potomac fish, and most OF the
fresh fish purchased elsewhere in the city
have passed through the stands on this
market. to be resold at advanced prices
in those markets to which the people have
formed the habit Of going.
Evening star., 1914-07-18
Not the Fault Of Dealers.

This Is not the dealers fault. They
have followed where the people have
chosen to buy. But the best place to buy
fish, or any other food product, is near
the source Of supply. and this means. for
fish. at the wharf where they are landed.
The difference of 1872 per cent in prices
charged does not represent exorbitant
profits for dealers. but exorbitant
waste incurred in storage. transportation
charges rentals. insurance. intermediate
profits of jobbers. delivery costs. etc, in
Cured in the legitimate effort to give to
the people what they have demanded
from force Of habit. without thought Of
the tremendous cost involved.
The present municipal market is un-
slightly, and very far from what it should
be, but there is hope Of early improve
patronize it. The difference in prices in
dicated above is not characteristic of one
day only. but is about the normal differ
ence that has existed all summer.
ITO Washingtonians l would say:
"The high cost of fish on convenient
markets is the high cost Of your con-
venience, and should be charged against
personal ease rather than against food
The fish you buy passes through the
can get those low prices, and get the
fish fresher. by going directly to the
municipal market yourselves and buy
ing Dy personal StlcCIlOn.
IF you choose not to do this you have
no right to kick against the high cost
of living.
Lazy living costs high"
improvements Contemplated.
Though unattractive in appearance
now, its equipment consisting Of sew
eral dilapidated buildings. the fish mar
ket is being given attention by Con-
gress. which has provided an appropri-
alton for building new concrete wharves
In preparing the next estimates the
Commissioners will ask for an ap-
preparation with which to construct a
modern market building.
The local municipal i,;i markets. as is
neither for profit nor, charity, but are re
maintained by the District of Columbia
at cost for the use of all who will
patronize them to secure fresher foods
at lower prices
..The difference in price of a single
pound of fish on the list quoted" said
Mr.. Sherman today. 'is enough to pay
car fare to and from the market from
any point in the District"
Evening star., 1914-07-18
Horse-Drawn Omnibus
Makes Its Last Trip.

gasoline was undisputed. There are still
few hansoms and an occasional "groWi-
er," or four-wheeler, but petrol, through
the power-driven omnibus and the taxi
cab. has wellnigh banshed the horse
from the streets of London town.
With the Improvement of the gasoline
engine and the consequent cheapen!ng OF
power. the motor omnibus business in
London underwent great revolution and
all of sudden the motor omnibus de-
cided that not only London, but all Eng
land. was its province
Where formerly one had to take the
tube and then bus. and then the rail-
way train. and then another bus, to get
from ones hotel in London to st. Al
bans. say, now one merely gets on top OF
bus and goes directly to his destina-
tion-a journey Of some twenty-five miles
in the open country-and all Tor eignteen
cents.
How the motor omnibus business has
grown is shown by the fact that last
year the buses of the London General
Omnibus Company (about 50 or ~ per
cent of all the London buses) carried
6l6.OOO.OW people. This was an increase
of 10OOOO.0OO over the year before, and
the records for 1914 indicate that SINH
lar increase will be accorded this year
This means that the buses carried the
entire population Of London 100 times In
year.
Evening star., 1914-07-18

From the above It VIII be seen that
prices elsewhere average 1872 per cent
higher than on the municipal market, or.
in other words. those who go to the con-
venient or customary market instead of
the municipal market are paying. on
the average approximately three times
as high a price for the same kinds of
fish. which are usually deprecated in
freshness and sanitary quality through
Evening star., 1914-07-18
REPRESENTATIVE KIESS' REASONS

church each Sunday the best things There
issom a
to
things which
the peace and
R in From Pennsylv
Evening star., 1914-07-18
Comparison Of Prices.

"A comparison Of the prices quoted at
this municipal market and elsewhere
should be of value to every housekeeper
who has ability to think, independently Of
past habit.
Evening star., 1914-07-18
Will Aid You

A Star Want Ad will intro
duce a good clerk to a future
good employer-it will give
the needed help on the very
same day that 1t Is asked.
1t takes but a minute or
two each day to read in the
Want Ad pages of The Star
about all the rooms, all the
residences for rent on any
particular street of the city-a
regular city directory OF
rooms and residences for rent
Telephone your Want Ads to
The Star. Phone Main 24lO.
Evening star., 1914-07-18

Two months ago. the last horse-drawn
omnibus in London made it's last trip
Evening star., 1914-07-18

On EasAr Monday of this year. tho
Evening star., 1914-07-18

CHHISTIAN SCIENCE.
FIRST CHURCH OF CHRIST, SCIENTIST. CO
lumbia road and Euclid st.-Services: Sunday,
II am. Subject: Life" Sunday school,
II am. "Wednesday evening meeting. O'Clock.
Public cordially invited. Reading room and loan
library COL Colorado building
SECOND CHURCH OF CHRIST, SCIENTIST,
Union bldg. 615 st. n.w.-Services: Sunday.
II an. Subject: Life Sunday school.
II am. Wednesday evening meeting, O'clock
Public cordially invited. Reading room and loan
library, COL Colorado building.
Evening star., 1914-07-18

introduced serious competition with the
street railways. in New York. where om-
nibuses have been used for some years,
the rates of fare have been higher. and
Evening star., 1914-07-18

The fact that the increase in the omni-
bus traffic is really being taken away
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1914-10-15
HEATING
pIERPOINT BROS.

Oscar B. " aiIei
Hot water heating, furnace
range and latrobe work:
Estimates cheerfully fur
nished. All work gaaran,
iced. Orders left at SOB King
St will receive prompt at
tention.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1914-10-15
NEW DEPARTURE
Selling Medicines at Half Price IN
der Guarantee Of Cure.

After two months Of remarkable
sales. Lcadbeater G. Sons, the enter
prising druggist, say that their
plan of sellingg at half price the
regular 80 cent size of DR.. Howard S
specific for the cure of constipation
and DYSPEPSIA, and guaranteeing to
refund the money if it does not cure
has been the greatest success they
have ever known.
Anyone suffering with dyspepsia,
constipation, liver troubles, head
aches, dizziness coated tongue, or
the general tired feeling, caused by
inactive liver and bowels Or. disor-
dered, digestion; should take advan-
tage of Leadbeater's new departure
and buy a bottle of DR.. Towards
specific at half price, with their per
so1al guarantee to refund the money
If il does not cure.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1914-10-15
BOY KILLS BEAR WITH CLUB.
What Flobert Bullets Failed to Ac-
complish, Sturdy Blow Did.

i Johnson City, Pa. Oct. 15-While
looking for; English sparrows in the
woods near his home, here, James Ed
son, II year old boy, ran across beai
tracks. He followed them for more
than mile. when he came upon a
large black bear and two cubs.
The mother bear showed fight, and
the boy fired twice from his Flobert
rifle without effect. The bear then
made a charge on him and the boy
ran to and climbed nearby tree,
reaching limb that was out of dang
er just as the huge body plunged a.
gainst the tree.
The bear then stood guard under
the boy, and as it walked to and fro
young Edison reloaded his gun ana
waited flor a chance to get shot a.
vital spot. After while the amin
tried to climb the tree and was max
ing an effort to reach him.
Taking careful aim, the boy Tired
at the white of Bruins right eye. Tho
animal fell. but Edison took no chan
ces and waited full half-hour, when
he descended. The bear at once arose
and went after him. The lad seized
club that lay close by and beat it
over the brute's head. This time 1t
fell and did not rise. After long wait
the boy cut it's throat and started
home, when he met his father and
neighbors hunting for him. They
carried the carcass home. 1t weighed
200 pounds and was the biggest
bear killed in this section in many
years.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1914-10-15
WAR on, THE :l,.l
INDIAN PEA'NT

The Young Mems Christian As
ISOLATION of Chicago has put the
ban on tobacco. Henceforward a
man who smokes and Is unwilling to
give up this indulgence, will not be
welcome in any of it's hotels.
Butler, in his Hudibras, refers to
people who condemn practices they
are not inclined to, and excuse such
as they have a mind to. This is
applicable to certain persons in all
ages of the world. In most Christ
ian Association Halls, as we'll as
some under the direct auspices Of
the church, forms of so called world.
ly amusement are utilized to draw
crowds. That men should be de-
barred from such places because they
enjoy tobacco is hard to understand.
A certain percentage of the human
race have no taste for the narcotic,
and the fact that they do not use
it does not make them better than
others.
The aborigines smoked the pipe
of peace with the early settlers. They
are doing so today in the far west.
Some men may regard the practice
as. questionable, but no right-think-
ing person does.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1914-10-15
ENCOURAGEMENT IN NINTH
Iryine's Campaign Manager Talks
Regarding the Situation.

Bristol. Va, Oct. 15--Hon. c. S.
Carter campaign manager for the
Hon. R. Tate Irvine, democratic NOM
nee for Congress in the Ninth Vir-
ginia district was here this week
for a, conference with Mr.. Irvine
and Richard Evelyn Byrd, who came
this way en- route to some of the
mountain counties Several prominent
local Democrats joined these gentle
men in q conference, looking to the
best means of continuing healthy
interest in every part Of the district
Mr.. Carter talked encouragingly con-
corning the situation. He said in part:
"From every standpoint, the sit
uation is satisfactory to the Dem
ocrats. The party has never before
had so perfect an organization as
now. We are organized for victory,
and this we are confident will be our
portion. A large majority of the
voters who qualified themselves by
paying their poll taxes last May arc
Democrats, and the report coming to
our headquarters at Big Stone Gap
indicates that we have an unmistaka-
BILE lead in the new registration
throughout the district, which closed
on October 3rd. We have reports
from more than half the counties
in the district. More than this, the
Democrats are thoroughly aroused,
united and earnest, while the Rep
ublicans are divided, lifeless and on
the run.
sMr. Irvine is making one of the
strongest campaigns made in the dis
trict in many years. During the past
week Mr.. Byrd has been with him,
and they have been drawing large
crowds and arousing great interest"
Senator Swanson, Congressman
Carter Glass and Hal D. Flood are
expected to take the stump Tor Mr..
Irvine as soon as Congress adjournS
or takes a recess. From this date
forward the Democrats will be actiVc
in every county in the district, Mr.
Carter asserts, and he is Thoroughly
confident of a victory for Irvine.
Cases of cholera are mult.o!Y
rapidly in Galicia, Transylvana an"
North and East Hungary. The !eal
is expressed that the disease VII
nrove q serious menace to military
operations.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1914-10-15

Third Annual Fair Of the
Fairfax County Fair Assn.
Fairfax Court: House
We'd, Thurs, Fri, Oct. IA
Is, 16.
3 days Carnival of fun
revelry, entertainment, re-
creation and last but not
least instruction.
Special Features daily
base ball and athletic events
on the new field.
Bring all the family and
meet all your friends and
neighbors for everybody
will be there to see among
the Galaxy of free ATTRACT
tons: |
The daring death defying
balloon ascension and part
achute drop rising to q
height of 1900 feet. |
The 10th century WondeE:
diving pony diving from 3 5qE
foot elevation into a shall
low tank.
The marvellous dip the
dip dog performing a feaS
that astounds the most asf
tute observer. |;
These are only a few OF
the many treats in store foli
you before you travel alongf
the midway of dazzling,
thrilling, interesting and
amusing freaks, curiosltles
and side shows.
Excellent band concert
daily by the famous district
National Guard Band, D. G.
N. G.
Vice President Marshall,
will attend Thursday.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1914-10-15
SEVERE. BLOW
10 ENGLAND

Regarded at the time as an I'M
righteous war, the Bocr war inst
cost the British heavily in men and
money and added gravely to Their
+ nd Of experience seemed 70 lave
served some good purpos and Tue
confederation OF South African states
appeared to be in the direction Of the
good of the country.
The outbreak of new Boer war.
the precipitation e. the conflict in
South Africa into the general wal
zone is the sevcrest blow that has
happened to England during the pres,
, snt conflict. The uprising finds but
Z a few thousand territorials in the
country to hold it in check and Eng
land, so sorely tried for troops upon
The Continent. and that may soon
have the menace Of attack at its OWL
doors. vii he hardly pushed to place
ii South Africa the troops needed to
quell the uprising-if indeed this CAL
be done at all.
India is reported as heing loyal
despite the stories arising from Der
lin as to grave unrest in that quarter
1t may be that Japan will have tc
enter very much more largely into
the conflict than it has AS yet done
and furnish the troops both for Soutf
Africa and for the suppression Of N
surrections in India. Undoubtedl!
Germany has been busy seeking t
bring about the South Africa revol
and to: secnre' a. revolt -in> lndiaS a Al
this is legitimate warfare. Taker
together with the serious news from
The Continent. both as respects thu
East and the West arenas, the time
are fraught with i'll omen for TIN
gz-ias, Gc-.r2-E .la5 made snlendi
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1914-10-15
Norfolk Fried Oysters a
the Ranlmel Hotel.
ST. MARY'S ACADEMY,
ALEXANDRIA, VIRGINIA

Girls Select Boarding and Day
School. Thoroughly modern and cul-
IL, al in curriculum, methods of in
strcction and environment. English,
Art, Music, and Commercial courses
offer every facdlty to acquire COM
Dlete, practical and refined education
Positions secured on completion Of
either the one or two years Of the
Business Department, which offers
special advantages. Boys under 14
admitted to the day school.
The Sisters of the Holy Cross
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1914-10-15
Why Not Publish II?

When you want fact to become
I'd cralIy known, the right way is to
publish it. Mrs. Joseph kallans, Peru
Inl. was troubled with bclching sour
SIC bach and frequent headaches. She
wrfas. Il feel it my duty to tell
othN.s what Chambcrlain's Tablets
ha,h donc for me. They have helped
nv digestion and regulated my
bowels. Since using them have been
entirely we'll" For sale by all deal
erS
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1914-10-15
Statement of the Ownership, hsHs
cement, Circulation, Etc.

or the Alexandria Gazette, publish
ed Daily Ex-sunday, at Alexandra
Va, required by the Act OF Aus'S :
24th, 1912.
Editor, Robert s. Barrett, Alexan-
dria, Va.
Publisher, Alexandria Gazette Cor
p,ration, Alexandria, Va.
Owners:-Robert S. Barrett, Aie:-
;.nd~ia, Va, Howard W. Smith, Alex
srdria, Va, T. c. Smith, Ale%aH-
La, Va.
Known bondhoders, mortgages ana
otter security holders, holding l per
cent or more of total amount q!
lords, mortgages, Or other secur'-
ti.s.
Estate Of Hubert Snowden AIef-
an3yia, Va, Kate Waller Barrett,
Alex andria, Va:
Average number Of copies Of ea"n
is: Of this publication sold or DIG
u outcd, through the mails or other
F. wise to paid subscribers during the
: six months preceding the date Of
thi statement. (This information Is
required from daily newspapers on'y)
1850.
ROBERT S. BARRETT.
Sworn 10 and subscribed before re
This goth day Of September, 1911.
! ,SeaD. Howard W. Smith,
Notary Public.
My commission expires July z, 1915.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1914-10-15
ALEXANDRIA GAZETTE,
Il ely :s5ET 70 !: IN

e. ALEXANDRIA GAZETTE,
,StSg;a 49,
PUBLISHED DAILY.
FRs alexandria Gazette Corporation.
Gazette Building King Street.
ROBERT s. BARRETT, Prssident.
and General Manager.
HOWARD VI. SMITH, Secretary asc
Treasurer.
Entered ut the Postoflce OF Alex
aRdris, Virginia - Escoae-clasx mat
ssr.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1914-10-15
Auto Motorcycles & Bicycle
Tire Repairing
Over 20 years experience
back Of every job
We do not experiment
We know how
Rubber Tire Hospital
1171a N. Fairfax Street
COMMONWEALTH OF VIRGINIA.

Depa! tment Of the
State Corporation Commission
Cjtv If Richmond. September %, l3I4
Cert 5cate autho:i lng
urion Savings Bank Of Alexandra,
Virginia, Incorporated.
To Commence Business
II appearing from the investigation
Of Union Savings Bank Of Alexandria,
Virginia, Incorporated, made through
the chief bank examiner, that all the
provisions Of law have been complied
with, and that the necessary amount
Of capital stock has actually been
paid in: therefore, it is ordered by the
Commission that certificate be, and
is. hereby granted, authorizing the
said bank to commence business as a
bank # Discount and deposit.
State Corporation Commission
Tcsi@:
r. T.. WILSON Clerk.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1914-10-15
WORK EXHIBIT

There will be held in the
Academy parlors from
Thursday to Saturday Of
this week an exhibit Of
work done by the class in
china painting at st. Mary's
Academy.
The public is cordially in
vited to visit the display on
these days between the
hours Of 9 a. II. and s p. II.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1914-10-15

Cases of cholera are mult''-Y
ranidlv in Galicia. Pennsylvania an"
North and East Hungary. Inc !eal
is EXPRESSED that the disease VII
prove q serious menace to military
operations.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1914-10-15
OYSTERS ARE STILL
CHEAP

We have now started our
power boats running and
can furnish fresh shucked
oysters at soc per gallon.
All orders delivered to any
part of the City from the
Peoples Oyster House, III
Potomac Strand, Oyster
dock.
C. II. MCKINNEY
Bell phone $50 Home Use
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1914-10-15
What Would You Do?

There are many times when orc
nan questions another's actions and
yaGtives. Men act differently under
different circumstances. The question
is, what would you do right now II
you had severe cold? Could you
do better than TO take Chamber
lain's Cough Remedy? 1t IS hghly
recommended by people who have
used it for years and know IT'S value
Mrs. Q. L. Sargent, Peru, Ind, says
"Chambarlain's Cough Remedy is
worth its weight in gold and ! take
pleasure in recommending it, For
sale by all. dealers.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1914-10-15

g.. r. 7. WILSON, Clerk.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1914-10-15

exploits. Unless capitulation shall
come Unexpectedly a long, grim wal
is pointed to. i
Warren sheaf. [volume] (Warren, Marshall County, Minn.) 1880-current, 1914-06-10

Supplement sheaf, WARREN Mnn June TO- 1914
To the Voters Of the State of Minnesota:
Inasmuch the Polk County Bar Association largely
instrumental in bringing out the Honorable William Watts
of the Judges the Fourteenth District as can
ddae before the people of the State the primaries to be
held June 18th for the position of Associate Justice of the Su
Court the Committee of that Association feel it to be
their duty is their pleasure give why the
Warren sheaf. [volume] (Warren, Marshall County, Minn.) 1880-current, 1914-06-10

citizen and in consequence from time to time
with several important public positions in the cty and county
of his residence
His record District Judge during the past Is 16
years will compare favoraby with that of the District
Judges of the State Amy verify this statement by
consulting the Minnesota Reports and noting the comparative
y small percentage of reversas in reviewed
Court And if further confirmation of his sound udoment
fairness sense ro
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-05-16

Mrs. Mary Thacher Higginson's SYM
pathetic biography Of her husband, the
late Colonel Thomas Wentworth Hig-
ginson (the Houghton Mifiiin Com
pany), is literally studded with ex-
tracts from his letters. which prove
him TO have been the most entertain
ing as well as interesting Of corre-
spondents. In 1876 he received a visit
from DR.. Edward Everett Hale and all
his children:
heard the tramp of many feet and
sunposed IL was an excursion party; then
HE cheerv voice They had stopped
on their way. | showed them Few
things and presently they streamed OUT
again. i bidding them farewell: Going
toward the door ] met the elder girl
returning and looking for something, as
if She had dropped glove or haid-
kerchief. | said: Are you looking ior
anything?" And she SAID, snil!irs
shyly: For pair of twins. II
Was even so. Hale, counting up ms
marty on the sidewalk. missed nothing
but a pair of twins, and sent her BACK
10 find them in some corner. whlch pc
ing done they proceeded to the steam
boaf