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The Washington herald., 1914-04-21
In the District Courts.

Alleging that his mothers will is in
valid, Thomas a. Franklin yesterday filed
caveat to the will OF his parent, Mar
garet A. ID. Franklin. The will leaves
everything TO Sallie +. Gunnett. A. c
Dutton is the sons attorney.
The will of Ernest A. SeIlhauser. filed
Yesterday, leaves all the estate to be
divided equally between n half-Drother,
Harry a. SelIhauser, and a haIf-sister,
Mrs Carl A. DrOop. A codicil names a
brother. Harry A. Sellhauser, as execu-
tor.
The will of Viola Fickenscher bequeaths
all 10 an aunt, Emma Fickenscher.
The will of Edward Elias Cecil filed yes
terday, leaves a farm to a son, J. A. Cecil
of Washington. and the remainder to the
son and daughter, Marry Z. Beall. equal
ly. The son is named as executor
Patrick LOTUS, liquor dealer. at SO
Fifth street northwest, filed a voluntary
petition in bankruptcy yesterday in the
District Supreme Court. Liabilities total
ing S63I9.l3 are scheduled against no as
sets Lucas p. Loving is his attorney.
Alleging that her husband threatened
TO shoot her and also threw a knife at
her, Kate Perella, mother of five chill
dren. filed an application for a limited
divorce and permanent alimony yesterday
in the District Supreme Court. They
were married in 1895 Attorneys ]. o.
Shea and J. l. Sacks represent the wife
Claiming 5000 damages. Oliver H.
Smith. jr.. a brakeman, filed suit against
the Washington Southern Railroad yes
terday in the District Supreme Court on
account of injuries to his right Leg sus-
tanned while coupling two cars in the Po-
tomac yard. His attorneys are J. Easily
Smith and r. B. Flaherty.
William F. Wood sued the Washington
Railway and Electric Company in the
District Supreme Court yesterday for
$1,000 damages for injuries to his head
received while working in a plowpit in
the street. NJ. D. Rosenberg Is his at
tOrney.
Suit for 5000 WAS begun yesterday in
the District Supreme Court by Pinckney
NJ. Morrison against the p. +. Gormley
Company. contractors. and the Otis Ele-
vator Company. Morrison alleges he was
injured while working on the new Bureau
of Engraving and Printing. A brick
dropped thirty feet upon plaintiffs head.
T. c. Bradley is his attorney.
The Washington herald., 1914-04-21
PHILADELPHIA EAGER FOR WAR

Philadelphia. April 2O.-Officers and men
at the Philadelphia Navy Yard. Frank
ford and SchuyIkill arsenals, naval and
marine quartermaster's departments in
this city are eagerly awaiting orders for
the extraordinary rush which will follow
definite Intervention in Mexico by the
United States. This morning the navy re-
cruiting station at l4l3 Filbert stree I
was crowded with applicants eager to en-
list for service. At the recruiting station
OF the Marine Corps there was "a steady
influx Of applicants. At the navy yard
sailors were on edge with excitement.
The Washington herald., 1914-04-21

the first time in the history of motion
pictures the Universal showed a picture
being taken by the camera on the stage
Of a theater with just as much realism
as though the picture were being taken
In the Imp studio. Ten actors and supers
appeared on the stage in the taking Of
the various scenes of the drama, written
by Monte NJ. Katterjohn, Eastern seem
ario editor of the Universal.
The name Of the film acted and shown
by the Imp company Is THE Baited
Trap" and II has been written with a
view to showing as many tricks of the
trade as possible. In the cast appeared
such well-known members OF the Imp
company as King BagsOt, Airline Pretty,
Frank w. Smith. Howard CHAMPION, fol-
lowed by Samson"
Raphael. 9th and O. reels dnIIy-Ady.
The Washington herald., 1914-04-21

Washington Greeks are eager to fight
for the United States. More than twenty
five members OF the local colony sought
advice as to how to enlist from Soterious
Nicholson, a Greek lawyer, yesterday.
Some of them recently returned from the
old country, where they went from here
over a year ago to fight the Turks. There
are about 15O Greeks in Washington who
are eligible for service" said the attor-
ney, and / am confident that most of
them are anxious and ready to enlist
against Mexico. l told them how to get
into the service here"
The Washington herald., 1914-04-21

Firty ysars ago today news was re-
ss;yoi in lie North of the capture on
stTF = of-PI ,th, n. c., and a Fed
.rnl eHr-srr- a- ,SSi men, by a Confed-
crate forCe ting under the direction.
OF Cen Gen. (. Pickett, and the i'm
mediass CO.. and of Cen Robert +.
Hoke.
The loss OF Plymouth was not entirely
anticipated by the Federal authorities.
ne Confederates had been operating in
Eorth Carolina for three months, with a
obile force of about 1O.oO0 men, while
The Federals had in the entire section
odd by them but 1000 electives, sta
.-oned at widely separated points.
The main towns occupied by the Fed
erals were Newbern on the Neuse River,
Washington on the Tar River, and Plym-
outh on the Roanoke River. They also
held Roanoke Island and the shores OF
The Washington herald., 1914-04-21

Tended its flank. At nightfan they were
near the town.
White Flng Is shown.
At daylight on April 20 a heavy attack
was delivered against this point and The
enemy penetrated the town. The Federals
fell back TO an inclosed fort in the center
of their line. A demand for surrender
was made by Brig. Gen. Hoke upon Gen.
Vessels and was refused. The Confed-
crates at once began Smelling the part
ot the works to which the Federals had
retired. No reply was made. as no man
could stand at the Federal guns for more
than a minute. and at 10 a. IN. the white
flag was shown upon the works. The
Federals now laid down their arms.
About ten of their number had fallen.
killed or wounded.
The prisoners, numbering l27 officers and
2,707 men, were at once marched out Of
The Washington herald., 1914-04-21
CoNFEDERATEs MEET TONIGHT.

At the social meeting Of the Confederate
Veterans Association. Camp III. tonight
in its hall. 1872 Vermont avenue an
address on Gen. Sterling Price will
be made by Capt James 4. Payne Of
Missouri. who served in Prices army.
The Sons and Daughters of the Con-
federacy will attend in body. The public
Is invited.
The Washington herald., 1914-04-21
HnLsDALE CITIZENS MEET.
Campaign Launched to Have Dis
trict Acquire streets In suburb.


trict Acquire Streets I'm suburb.
The regular monthly meeting of the
Hillsdale Citizens Association was held
last evening in Odd Fellows Hall in Sum-
ner road, for the purpose OF discussing
needed improvements to that section OF
the District. Acquisition by the govern
ment of all of the streets in the suburb
in order that they may be improved with
public funds was discussed. At present
all OF them are owned privately and this
fact makes II impossible for the govern
ment to expend any money on their i'm
provement.
The Commissioners have sent a bill to
Congress asking that authority be grant
cd them to secure these highways. G.
w. Tignor is chairman of a committee
which will appear before the House Dis
trict Committee to urge the passage OF
this bill.
The Washington herald., 1914-04-21
TROOPS ORDERED TO PREPARE

San Antonio. Tex. April 20.-Orders
were received at Fort Houston today in
structihg the officers to have their men
prepare for immediate entrainment so
there may be no delay when final orders
arrive.
The Washington herald., 1914-04-21
LEAVES FOR BORDER

San Diego Cal, April s2O.-Two COM
panies of coast artillery left Fort Rose
Grams today for the Mexican border. Five
aeroplanes have been packed for ship
ment.
The Washington herald., 1914-04-21

The officials Of a number of gas COM
panies of Europe have agreed To paint
geographical signs on the tops OF their
gasometers TO act as sign posts to aero
nautS.
The Washington herald., 1914-04-21

Sweden is employing peat bricks in
housebuilding.
The Washington herald., 1914-04-21
Motion Picture
N.,, A Daily Feature
lNCWS In The Herald

This daily news feature Of The
Washington Herald Is for the bene-
At of everybody interested In motion
pictures.
Suggestions. comments, criticisms.
Inquiries. and questions invited.
Address communications to Motion
Picture Editor. Washington Herald.
The Washington herald., 1914-04-21
THE WAR DAY BY DAY
Fifty Years Ago.
April 2 s64-News Was Received the North of the Capture April
Of Plymouth c. and Federal Garrison 1854 Men, BY Con-
Force Operating Under the Direction of Gen George Pickett

Cwritten expressly for The Herald,
The Washington herald., 1914-04-21
GREEKS ANXIOUS TO ENLIST.

Raphael. 9th and o. 4reeI. daIiy.-Ady
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1914-12-18
<HITHDRAWs REQUEST.
state Auditor Moore viii Take No
!. '''4f-
Further Steps Against Estate
of John Marshall.

State. audtor C. Lee Moor !ssl!s :
decided. t d, Withdraw hiss aieqsA.sE
made on saMueE: G: BrenS Ss1 ~ ls'a
wealth. attorney, for 4 OF
the questiea s!sp5 the tax asseGssments
on the estab af;John :. Marshall
He has wEHta Mr. Brent a letter
in which he: states: I'm view oil
the fact that the court had before it
this matter and,S has, by its order,
reached the fairest ard most equlta-
bic settlement possible for the want
of absolute proof as to taxable val
ues omitted for specific years, / WILL
withdraw my request made oil yc,i
to file a petition fer = rehearlng m
this matter. Upon a rehearlng the
Commonwealth would be in no better
position than she was upon the orig
mai hearing &c show specific amounts
of property assessable fer specific
years
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1914-12-18
STOP PAYING YOUR
LANDLORDS XMAS
EXPENSES

The rent you pay each month is max
ing the Landlord rich. You can take
your monthly rentals and buy your
own coy home. You have nothing
to show for the past ten years rent
money, have you? We will gladly
show you some beautiful built houses
in St. Elmo. which may be purchased
as low as S25 per month without any
cash payment, which amount will III
clude all interest expenses. Let US
have u heart to heart talk about this
attractive proposition.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1914-12-18
J! 10 OBSERVE MEMORIAL:
$'!t
taig rzsA 3s'sl I
oriental Ledge, Knights Of Pythiass'
Ito Attend Services <:inaseeoudo
Baptist Church.

ri orhptaE 1sadge Knights d i%Ry-
has &lT} artendSthe sesedd Bapass
.shurck next sanday night where 'as
mortal SERVICES vii he eonducted.
The history of Oriental Lodge
dates back to the latter part Of the
sixties, or about the c:ose Of the
civil mar. Pythianism was then IN Its
infantry it having been originated
but a few years before. 1t took M
mediate root in Alexandria, and the
formation of Mechanics Lodge fol-
lowed. They met every Saturday
night in the upper story OF the
building on the northwest corner Of
King ana Royal streets. This room
was at that time also used by Sa-
repta Lodge inf O,hi Fellows. Viz
ginia TentS Rechabires, Mount Yer
non ara Har,nnl1y Divisions Of the
Sons af Temperance, and Osceole
Tribe of Red Men,
Oriental Lodge was about that
time organized and they had their
hume in the building On the north
west corner Of King and St. Assph
streets. In later years another
lodge Of the order was formed but
it was short-lived. and Mechanics
lodge having run. its course, most
Of the members Of the latter joined
Oriental Lodge, which has fiourished
md become one of Alexandria's most
IGNORED Institutions.
During It's long life ii has had
lpon its roll many OF our hest citi-
;ens, as it has to-day.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1914-12-18
CHRISTMAS CiNTATA
Choir of % Voices Will Render The
Christ Child" in NJ. e Church
South

On Sunday evening next the CHOIR
O. .; voices Of the Washington st.
VI. E. Church South, will sing Il
Christmas Cantata, entitled, "The
Christ Child" by c. B. Hawley.
There will be no preaching at this
service and the entire exercises Will
consist of the service Of song and
,,raise, to which the public is cordial
~ invited.
The Choir is as follows:
Soloists-Miss Marguerite ".
field, Miss Anna Vierkorn, Miss
Leslie Rae Baggett, Miss Harriet
T o!!ard, Mrs. st. Elmo Davis, Mr..
3. s. Luckett, Mr.. W. L. Dunn,
Mr.. Edw. Billheimer. Mr.. NJ. l..
!Jirwiddie, and Dr.. c. +. OuJcalt.
Sopranos-Aiiss VierkolT, Miss
E;erlacher. Miss Goods, Miss Nc
F,oaald. Miss Field, Miss Davis, Miss
r;llheiner. Mrs. Field, Miss Baggett
Mss Pielpoint. Miss Richards and
Mrs. Outcalt.
Altos-Miss Pollard. Miss Duifey.
Mrs. Davis. ard Mrs. Cation.
=. ,Tcuors-Mr. Luckett, Mr.. Dunn,
lir. Biliheimer, Mr.. Greenaway, and
III. Ogden.
Bassos-Alr. Dinwiddie. Mr.. Blan-
ON Mr.. Stump, and Dr.. Outcalt'
Orpauist-Mrs. Geo. L. Warfleld.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1914-12-18
PARCELS CHECK ED.

W. ale ready to take care o. The
Christmas shoppers Of Alexandria
visiting Washington. at the news.
stand III the Railway Station, 18th
street and Pennsylvania Avenue. n
". BUY your cigars, papers and
magazines there.
T F. ELLIS. Proprietor
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1914-12-18
iNyESTIG AT!NG Tax RETURNS

The grand jury Of the Corporation
Court met this morning and commen-
ed the investigation Of tax returns
made by nuurber Of merchants in
The city. Particular inquiry was
made regarding tie amount Of pur-
cllases made during the year and a
nulnbr of witnesses We're summoned
by the jury. All adjournment vas
taken at ole o'clock and the jury
.ontinuee, its worL Ibis afternoon
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1914-12-18
DEATH OF e. o. THOMAS.

Gorlan D. Thomas. 81 years old.
iled last night at his residence, 213
;outb Patrick street after ii long i'll
less. He is survived by q wife and
several children. His funeral will
talss place tornurrow afternoon at 3
o'clock from his late residence.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1914-12-18

@I~
ed to ae E. Rome iii Dallas. Texas.
NC
A number of Alexandians have
received cards TO tea at che WASH
ington Club on Wednesday, Decesn-
ben, 18th, wHen Mrs. EliRlialet Fra
ser &phreMs, of Washington and
vattclaiis. Seminary Hill wiz present
her daughter, Miss Mary Lord An
drews, to society. Miss Andrews has
a n1ost charming personality. has
Travelled extensively, is an accom-
plishea l!nguist, and promises to be
one of the most feted Of the seasons
debutanfs.
Miss Eliza Kiimaid Douglass has
retu91fea from a r1lonths' visit to New
Haven. eSsanecticut. and View York.
The Mt. Vernon Chapter. b. A. r.,
have listed cards for a"dansant" on
the evening of peceuper 2sti, at
the EiKs' Hall for the Benefit Of the
Red Gross Work in Europe
The Christmas season for the
members Of the younger set proml-
ses to be d very gay one. as already
several Invitations have been issued
for dances on the evening Of the
18th, and Miss julia Hopkins will
also entertain at dauce Lr Eecem-
her the 29th.
. Mr.. John Llyod Uhler, accompanied
by his wife, is visiting his parents
Mr.. and Mrs. George Ukier. in
Washington street.
The Junior German Club gave a
dance at the EIks' Hall this after
noon:
Edgar c. Snyder, president Of the
Gr;airon Club end Charles A. Cot
strelt. = formerly a RESILIENT of."'this
city. were visitors to Alexandria
yesterday.
City Councilman Charles B Mar
shall WIN has been confined to has
home for several weeks. is able TO be
out On the Street again.
Little Miss josephine Gregg, daughi
Srr Of Mr.. and AIRS. Isaac Gregg.
entertained several of her school
mates yesterday in honor OF her
eleventh birthday.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1914-12-18
pYTHIAN MEMORIAL SERVICE

NoTICE-The members Of OrleI'iai
Lodge No. 6, knights OF Pyttlas.
are requested to assemble at the
castle hall. lit north Pitt street.
Sunday, December goth. at 1890 p.
NJ. sharp, to attend memorial ser
vice !; Second Baptist Church
!.v 0,iIii Of the Chancellor Coma.an-
Ter. Z. {. SULTAN.
Attest: Ernest r. BOYER *. u E.
&. :.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1914-12-18

Miss perothy Rs5bins, who has
been The Nalse guest Of Yrs. \. D.
Brockett. ffqs- sepe time. has RETURN
Cd to S IT, Rome iii Dallas, Texas.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1914-12-18
WOODWARD & LOTHROp
10th 18th. F & G Streets ..ss.ss.s 81
s1sst Pitt tit WASHINGTON, D. C. ssSz,sa
T i1llLe.;andB Beautiful urs

gift wearing apparel that deserves the distinction
being termed the "Ida Gift" that gift is furs aan4o on
beautiful Of Christmas
ranging style from the simple and practical sorts the very
exclusive exquisite styles combinations
sk;ns-and all at reasonable
New Britain herald., 1914-07-08
WITH THE SCHOOL BOARD

The teachers committee of the school board met yesterday and decid- ed to recommend the engagement of Miss Catherine Kelly of Newton to teach in the sixth grade in the Small ley school and Miss Margaret Barrows for the sixth grade of the Rockwell school. Miss Kelly has been teach ing in Glastonbury. Miss Barrows' home is in St. Johnsbury, Vt.
 The committee on school accomo- dations will recommend the purchase of two portable school houses at a cost of $1,350 each at the regular meeting of the school board Friday afternoon.
New Britain herald., 1914-07-08
MAYOR WILL ADVISE
 SEWER BED CHANGES
Cost of Carrying Out His Recommen datiOns Will Amount to $5OO,OOO
 It Is Claimed

The most important meeting of the common council that has been held this year will take place tonight when Mayor Quigley will read a spe- cial message on New Britain's sewer system.
 1t Is expected that the mayor will recommend many changes in the sew CT beds in Berlin and 1t is said that the expense of making the changes recommended will be in the vicinity of $500,000.
 are not performing their function properly and are not caring for the sewage of the city to the extent ex- pected of them. Mayor Quigley has had the advice of a sewage expert from New York and his recommenda- tions will be incorporated in the may ors message.
New Britain herald., 1914-07-08
MUNICIPAL MATTERS.

Councilman D. B. Warwick, Coun- cilman T. J. Coyle and Tax Collector Bernadotte Loonis were appointed by the committee on supplies and print ing last night to look up a safe for the tax collectors office.
 The finance committee approved the Following bills last night: Fire, $513,36; police, $S55.76; street sprink- ling, $2,043.40; street improvement, $2.SS; street lighting, $1,782.29; sub- ways, $14.05; parks, $593.21; City hall, SSS2.21; health, $1,170.40; charity, $3,659.69.
 The committee held up the bills of the United Electric Light and Water company because of the alleged poor service. A rebate may be demanded. Mayor Quigley and Comptroller Curtis will take up the matter with the com pany.
New Britain herald., 1914-07-08
NOTICE OF HEARING ON ADMIN
 IsrRATTON ACCOUNT.

New Britain. July 8. A. D. 1914. District of Berlin, Probate Court ss. Estate of Jane Morgan, late of Ber- fin, in said District deceased.
 The executor having exhibited his administration account with said Es- tate to this Court for allowance. it is ORDERED-That the fifteenth day of July. A. D. 1914. at g o'clock in the forenoon, at the Probate Office in New Britain be and the same is assigned for 8 hearing on the allowance of said administration account with said Es- tate and this Court directs the Execu- tor to cite all persons interested therein to appear at said time and place, by publishing this order in some newspaper published in New Britain and having a circulation in said District, and by posting copy on the public sign post in said Town of Berlin. nearest where the deceased last dwelt.
 Attest
 BERNARD F. GAFFTNEH.
 Judge.
New Britain herald., 1914-07-08
DROWNED WHILE FISHING.
Waterbury Man Loses Life When Boat
 Upsets-ComI1anion Rescued.

Upsets-ComI1anion Rescued.
 Waterbury, July s.-The body of Charles Krause, forty and married, of Orange street, who was drowned in Lake Quassapaug early this morning, had not been recovered up to noon. Krause and companion, John vas- sar, had been out fishing, and it is claimed had been rather boisterous during the evening. About 2 o'clock this morning the boat in which they sat upset, and both were thrown into the deep lake.
 Their cries attracted the attention of members of the Colonial club, who rushed out in boats to their assistance. But before they arrived Krause had gone down to his death. Vasser was pulled aboard, but was unable to tell clearly just what caused the upset.
New Britain herald., 1914-07-08

UNEEDA REST HOUSE, 211 Savin avenue. Savin Rock. West Haven. Nicely furnished rooms by day. week or season. Kitchen and din- ing room privileges if desired For rates address Mrs. F. E. Bulkley.
 7-3-d3
New Britain herald., 1914-07-08

MAXINE COTTAGE, Myrtle Beach. Milford. Boarders wanted by week. Good table. Address Mrs. Odell. care Newton, Nettleton Ave, Myr- tie Beach. 7-7-d5x
New Britain herald., 1914-07-08

boned with elastic insert at waist line. Sale price $2.OO.
 Royal Worcester, R. 6 G.. Thomson's Glove Fitting and La Beatriss Corsets, $2.OO value, sale price $I.OO.
 75c Brassieres, Hamburg yoke back and front, sale price 39c.
 De Bevoise Brassieres, button front, lace back; soc grade. Sale price 44c. .
 w. B. Nuform E Corsets in good batiste, medium bust, long
New Britain herald., 1914-07-08

Children's Drawer Waists, the family Ideal makes; sizes 2 to 14 years; in these also there are infinitesimal irregularities, nothing noticeable; regular price 25c. Sale price 10c.
 $500 w. B. Nuform Corsets, in fancy batiste, satin ribbon trimming; regular price $3.0O. Sale price $2.OO.
 Ladies' Brassieres in fine cambric; Hamburg trimmed; regular 39c grade. Sale price 22c.
 $3.O0 Memo ,Corsets of fine batiste. low bust; very lightly
New Britain herald., 1914-07-08
HELP wANTED-MALE.

wANTED-Man as mechanic at brickyard to care for and keep in repair machinery. Should under stand care and setting up of brick machinery, shaftins, belts. gears
 etc. Must be steady and reliable. Steady employment for competent man. Stiles & Reynolds Brick Co.,, Berlin, Conn. 7-6-6d
New Britain herald., 1914-07-08
TO RENT

5-room tenement, 14S Maple St., modern Improvements steam heat. $22.OO
New Britain herald., 1914-07-08

WANTED-Young man to learn the drug business. Apply Clark &
 Brainerd. 7-3-3d
New Britain herald., 1914-07-08

hips; $1.00 Corsets, sale price 50c.
 Spira-bone, D. H. & c. Cor sets; guaranteed not to break or rust. Regular $1.0O grade. sale price 75c.
 Slightly soiled La Vida and Memo Corsets.
 $500 Grade, Sale Price $1.5O $4.00 Grade, Sale Price $2.OO $500 Grade, Sale Price $2.75
 BATHING SUITS.
 Ladies' Bathing Suits in surf cloth, good style, braid trfm- med; $2.OO grades. Sale price $1.50.
New Britain herald., 1914-07-08

TO RENT-Neat, light housekeeping rooms, pantry. all conveniences. S1
 Church. 7-6-Sdx
New Britain herald., 1914-07-08
FOR SALE.

FOR SALE-1912 model Marion touring car. Price right. w. L. Keeley. corner Elm and Seymour streets. 7-7-d3
New Britain herald., 1914-07-08
TO REn1.

TO RENT-Four room tenement, all improvements. Third floor, No. 39l
 Chestnut street. Inquire second floor. 7-8-d3
New Britain herald., 1914-07-08

FOR SALE-23 acres standing grass. Apply Monroe Bell. Beckley.
 7-6-6dx