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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1914-04-21
MOTOR BOAT CLUB
OPENS CARNIVAL
Elks' Auditorium Decorated
For The Festive
Occasion.
TO RUN TEN DAYS.
Special Features Provided For Every
Evening-Dancing and Music-Pic-
tures on the Program.

Surrounded by painted represen-
tatjons of scenes in foreign lands
and beneath festoons of galFy col
ored lights reflecting the national
coEors, in an atmosphere that was
oriental, crowds gath
cred last night to witness the open
ing of the carnival of the Alexandra
Motor Boat Club.
The success of the first night was
sufficient to the hearts of the com
mittees who have been working 1or
months to bring success to an en-
terprise which will help pay for theT
attractive club house on the Poto-
mac. -;
Alexandria, which is famous for
the attractive manner m which It's
bazars and entertainments OF a
similar character are prepared, has
rarely had more attractlVeiy dec-
GRATED hall than the Elks' Auditor
ium is at present. While not as
large or as pretentious as some OF
the carnivals which have been glVen
previously, the details have been
piven more attention mad the scenic
effects are on a more elaborate
scale than those of the past.
At the left of the hall on entering
;s the flower booth from winch IS
dispensed soft drinks of all kinds
Next in lire is the Old Dutch WI
lape with choice assortment oil
groceries and food supplies. Ad-
ioinine IS representation of the
Motor Boat Club House with mo-
tor boat accessories of all descrlp'
tion At the end of the left is the
Turkish booth where candies art
disrenscd The stage has been turn
cd into 8 representation OF th'
north pole and surrounded by ice
burrs and beneath hugh icicles re
freshments are served.
On the west side of the hall there
Iis the Japanese booth with a oeautl
full selection of fancy goods, tn
Roman booth, with household good
! 1nn
on display, and the Egyptian oooon
where smoking material is 10 D.
had. All of the attendants OF TN
various booths wear costumes tina
are in accordance with the countr'e
represented.
! In the center of the hall Is IN
handosme motor boat which will b
awarded tc some person during tn
carnival.
splendid program has been al
ranged for each nights entertain
ment. Motion pictures are show
from to $3.50 o'clock and there !
dancing from 9:3O to 11:3O o'cloct
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1914-04-21
May be Confined as insane.

New York, April 21.-Mlchael r.
Mobonev who attempted to shoot
Mayor Mitchell last week ana
wounded Corporation Counsel Frank
l., Polk, was arraigned today TO
nIead to an Indictment charging MN
with attempted murder in the first
degree. ~.
az don't want any lawyer" the
prisoner insisted, but Judge Mul-
nueen assigned counsel for him, and
the case was put over until tomor-
row. -, :,
It is likely that Mahoney vii! ee
committed to an institution for the
criminal insane.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1914-04-21
WOMAN'S HEAD SPLIT OPEN.
Man Accused of Crime Angry Because
Supper Was Late.

Philadelphia, Pa, April 21.-An-
gered because his supper was not
rea,:v when he returned from work
last evening, John Henry Jackson, Of
Lombard street, west of 18th. is safi
to have picked up "a hatchet and split
open the skull of Mary Davis who
was brployed as housekeeper. She
is believed to be dying in the Poly
clinic Hospital, Jackson was arrest
ed and lockd up in the 10Th street
police station.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1914-04-21
You nayaNeed Hospital Care
Provide for the time that you may be SICK Dy|
Helping Now to Build a New Hosplta.

ically every company, however, has
reserve list of experienced men,
who have agreed to enlist for actual
service, and it is not expected that
many days would elapse before all
would be ready to go where sent.
Virginia troops, in the way of per-
sonnel and equipment, equal those of
any State in the Union. It's COM
mands are all up to the minimum,
which is all that is expected in time
of peace, and the arms and accoutre-
merits are of the latest improved
type. Rifles and pistols, and even
the big field pieces of the artillery
are identical with those used by the
regulars, while the State forces full
ly equal the regular army in the way
of uniforms and camp equipage.
Forty infantry companies, three
batteries of artillery, three regimen
tai hospitals, one field hospital, one
company signal corps, and a quar-
termaster and commissary depart
ment comprise Virginia quota, If
the governor is asked to furnish vol
unteers. Under the resolution pas
.sed by Congress yesterday, Presr-
dent Wilson may call on the militia.
In event he does so, Governor Stu
art will be requested to assemble
his forces, and he will issue orders
for the mobilization through AdJu-
tant- General w. w. Sale.
Norfolk, Va, April 2l.--The mil
itary people rc Norfolk were early
in conference yesterday upon the
JIrvi:an situation
!. Maicr Cin:lrr l.. Wright, Adju-
tant Genera. of the First Brigade OF
Virginia Vo'pr;eers, stated that the
Virginia trpocs are fully equipped
and prepared for any duty in the
fe,l; that while the brigade rs OIL a
ncl-c f., tin;:. he thinks that there
will he nc difficulty in recruiting the
brigade up &c the full war strength
lie said that the officers and men
arc enthusiastic and all requirements
of the War Departmnt would be
mct
Major Wright stated that he was
of the opinion that the Virginia
troops arc probably the best equip
ped of any N the National Guard
The soldiers cf Norfolk, he said. fee
tnat while war is to be dep!ored
they are ready to answer with en-
;husiasm if .':ded.
1iert-C OF. r. w. Salomonsky, Of
the Fourth Virginia, ard Captain K
Ea;.vin Myers, rorl:n ssary ofhce'
/ &C The same rrg.,le~t, "ho were II
conference with Major Wright, sta
ted that everythingpertaTning II
their command was IN ip2dlneSS ~
immediate work al the front.
Petersburg, Va, April 21.-Firs
Lieutenant Davis, in charge of tn
Petersburg Grays, in the absenc
of Captain McCreedy, stated yester
day that the company would be
readiness on short notice for an
emergency. He states that the com
panv is above minimum, but can b
recruited to full war strength
LESS than two days, and that Captaf
: TMcCreedy could reach the CITY
about eight hours if necessary.
In 1S47 two full companies OF Vol
unteers were sent to the MeHica
war from Petersburg, one under I'll
command of Captain r. Z. KooInSo
and the other under Colonel +. II
Archer. The last Of the PeterSoui1 n
> volunteers in that war dled OH
last year.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1914-04-21
Alexandria Light Infantry
Meets Last Night and Pre-
pares for Eventualities.
WAR SPIRIT IN STATE.
Richmond, Norfolk, Petersburg and
Other Places in the Commonwealth
Ready to Answer Call for Service.

Alexandria's only military COM
pany, the Alexandria Light Infan-
try, officially known as Company G,
First Regiment Virginia Volunteers
is prepared to start for a mobiliza-
tion camp within twenty-four hours
after their services are called out by
the governor of the state In case
they are needed for the Mexican
war.
An enthusiastic meeting of the
company was held last night at the
armory on Prince street when the
soldiers were put through a rigor-
GUS drill Of service conditions.
There was present every member
OF the, company who IS located in the
city, snd a large crowd of specta-
tors gathered to see the boys go
through their manouvers.
Arrangements were made to re-
cruit the company up to its full
strength. The armory will be kept
open every evening this week and a
recruiting officer will be there to Sc
cure enlistments.
Richmond, April 21r-Vrginla's'
entire military establishment is
ready to move forward at the very
shortest notice, should there be call
for men to 60 to the front IN the
Mexican embroglio.
Several months ago, when the dis
turbances began to develop in Mex
ico, arrangements were made by the
Adjutant General for a camp fol
mobilization of the troops, and tha
arrangement holds at this time. l
is understood that the State Fan
Grounds, witt, every facility fo1
camp purposes, will be utilized.
The excitement and possibility o1
war is being discussed on all sides
The entire military force Of tht
State is in excellent shape at TIN:
time. The equipment is in the bes
possible condition and is CT the lat
est make. The uniforms are OF tn
regulation pattern and are KEEP
ready for immediate use. The store
- n
are in fine condition, and the facll1
ties for handling supplies for tn
men and ammunition are about a
near perfect as they can be at an
time.
While some of the commands ar
not up to the maximum at tins time
r chances are that within two week
at the very latest, according to Ad
: iutant General Sale, the command
) could and would be recruited to tn
maximum.
, No orders of any sort have bee
; received so far, and until there
an order the commands will not b
called to assemble and prepare fo
service. The fact that forty-eig'f
: hours would suffice to bring ever
! command to the city, or to any poi1
, that might be chosen for mobrllz;
: ton. makes the formal issuance
orders perfunctory, as the men al
: about ready for duty now.
h Mobilization plans, which we
c worked out many months ago, diff
little from those of '9S. All Virgin
troops. in time of reed, will be rusi
e ed TO this city and will begin drlflir
r IN field tactics. A detail from ea'
v company Will be left at home
gather recruits, as it is necessary
bring all companies up to the WI
J. footing of 10 enlisted men, Prac
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1914-04-21

SOFT SHELL CRABS-RammePs.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1914-04-21

The primary auxiliary Of the
Teachers and Parents Association
vii meet at the Lee School tomorrow
afternoon at $3.50 o'clock: J.:
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1914-04-21

An interesting program Of NOV
ing pictures has been arranged at
the Surprise Theatre for tonight.
See list of films on page 2.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1914-04-21

Hard Sheele5 Crabs at RammeFs.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1914-01-14

Bleaching, Sea Island and Bed
Ticking. l,.
Smith. Mssah Co.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1914-01-14
Will Erect Modern Hotel.

Mr.. f. S, J ,hason is planning
to erect "a mo lern, ls-room hotel
on the G 1rnsT opbosite the d.po,
where his store now stands. The
building will have . frontage Of so
feet and extend hack Is feet tovard
his ,esiden. e. 1t will he two storie-
in height. The first floor will h"
used for store and Office. 1t is Mr..
-Johnsnn's purpose to- make the
building modern in all of iss ap.
pnintments. He is having the plan.
drawn nv one who has had con.
siderable experience in work of this
kind The building is to he com
pl-ted and ready for occupancy hv
the LIT of October. II has already
been lpas"A y" "" N. n Grice.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1914-01-14
wo Marriages.

Last Sunday afternoon two mar
riages in which Edgefeld il deepl.
interested occurred at the home OF
Mr.. Robert Strom near Mountain
Greek church, Miss Ollie Byrd, the
daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. J. G
Byrd who has made her home il
Edee6eld for nearly two years, and
Mr.. James Griffis. a son of the lat,
Thomas Griffis. were married. ala"
Miss Ida Grifis, sister of Mr.
James Grifi., and Mr.. Chris Viii.
Ii.m., a aon of Mr.. G. Fl. +. Viii
iiams. Rev. J r. McKi,trick off
ciated at the double wedding. All
of these young people are member.
of prominent families of the Berea
GligaI section, and they have friend.
in all parts of the county who ex
tend hearty congratulations.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1914-01-14
Crescent Concert Company.

The lyeeum entertainment which
is to he given in the opera house
t -morrow, Thursday evening,
promises To be one of the most al
-trac,ive of the entire course. -Four
young ladies will present an a,
trar,ive program of sketches, music
and story. An attractive feature
will he the costumes and character
ske chps. Each of the four young
lahies ia an artist in her particular
field, which makes them especially
effective when all Of them appear
in one number. The managers OF
the lyceum for this season made a
very fortunate selection when they
included the Crescent Concert Com.
pany in the list of attractions. The
ladies' who are employed by the Al
kahest bureau are always very gift
ed entertainers, consequently we do
not hesitate to urge our people t.
attend thu entertainment Thursday
evening that is to be given by four
young ladies.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1914-01-14
Auditors Notice.

All persons owning property Of
any kind whatsoever, or in any
capacity, as husband guardian, e1-
ecutor, administrator or trustees,
are required to make returns of the
same to the Auditor under oath
within the time mentioned below
and the Auditor is required by law
to add penalty of SO per cent to
all property that is not returned on
Or before the 90th day of Februa'
ry in any year.
All male citizens between the
ages of 81 and go years, exempted by
law, are deemed taxable polls. The
fifty per cent penalty will be added
for failure to make returns.
For the convenience Of tax pay
e:s, or my representative, will be
~ the following appointed places
On Tie d,trs mentioned to receive
tax retnrns. /;
Ropcrs. Wednesday Jan. 7th.
Meriwethcr, Thursday Jan. 9th:
Collier, Friday, Jan. 9th.
Red Hill, Saturday Jan. 10th.
Clark's Hill, Monday Jan. 18th.
Modoc. Tuesday, Jan. 18th.
Parksville, Wednesday, l4th.
Plum Branch. Thursday, Jan.
18th.
Morgan's Store. Friday, Jan.
18th.
Liberty Hill, Saturday, Jan
l7Ih.
Cleora, Monday, Jan. 10th.
Pleasant Lane, Tuesday, Jan.
goth.
Meeting Street, Wednesday, Jan.
Slst.
Johnstons, Thursday, Jan. 92nd.
Herin Store, Friday Jan. 80.
Trenton, Saturday, Jan. oath.
All real estate must be returned
this year. Taxpayers will please
bear this in mind and make full re-.
turns.
The office will be open to receive
eturns from the first day of JAN.
ill the 2Olh day of Feb. as pre-
scribed by law.
J. R. Zimmerman,
Auditor, E. G. s. Z.
Dec. -16, 1918.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1914-01-14
Notice..

Notice is hereby given that on
saturday the 7tn day Of February
,rox, I will make final settlement
,efore the Probate Judge of Edge
field County, at his office at Edge
ield G. H.. S. c., at eleven o'clock
II the morning of said day, as
Guardian of Joseph H. Bouknight;
md will at the same time and place
apply to the Probate Judge for a
inal discharge from the Office and
dut es of Guardian of the said
Joseph H. Bouknight.
G. M. Smith,
Jan. 6, 1914. Guardian.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1914-01-14
Member of Presbytery.

Rev. P. P. Blalock attended q
meeting of the Charleston Preshy-
terry in Columbia Tuesday and sitter
heing thoroughly examined was
duly commissioned a minister of
the Presbyterian church by that
body. Mr.. Rlalock has had change
of church affiliation under considera-
siDn for some time but not until re-
Gently did he make definite decis-
ion as TO certain doctrines. The
members of his family were receiv-
ed into the Presbyterian church
here several weeks ago.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1914-01-14
Constantly on The Alert.

As president of the chamber Of
commerce, Capt. o. P. Bright is
constantly on the alert, never losing
an opportunity to advance the ill.,
terests of Edgefeld. BY writing to
the railroad commission he has
caused the Southern road to make
it's connection with the morning
train from the north. When tn"
train is late passengers will not
not have to wait at Trenton until
1880 but will be brought at ona"
to Edgeheld.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1914-01-14
Improved Cotton Seed.

Mr.. r F. Adams, . prosperou'
farmer who resides near Bateaburg,
advertises improved cotton seed in
this issue. In 1919 he made 664
pounds Of lint per acre with onl,
200 pounds Of standard guano from
this cotton on land that usually
makes from 500 to 600 pounds OF
aeed cotton, and in 1918 hr. AID
ANS made a still larger yield on
thin land, using only 200 pounds OF
fertilizer per acre. He is pleased
with the improved variety after
trying it two years.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1914-01-14
Gdgejsld Aauetdlse.
Card of Thanks.

Itake this means of thanking my
friends in all parts of the county
for the assistance they gave me
while was working a. a contest
ant in the recent subscription con-
test contest conducted by The Ad
v-rtiser. The many kind attentions
which 7 received from my friends
r"1a the work a real pleasure. ]
shall always ! o rat full to them.
Mamie Cheatham.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1914-01-14
Union Meeting at Poplar Spring

Mr.. Editor: Please allow me
space in your columns to mention
our union work which was held at
Poplar Spring Baptist CHI rch near
Cold Spring S. c., o. 79th and
30th of Nov. 1918. Rev. r. w.
K-nner being moderator. called the
meeting to order at ll.3O O'Clock
and by announcing hymn 36s and
prayer led by dea. L. Obriant, he
then read for the morning lesson
lst to Is verses of the 7th chapt. of
Ter. Hour having, arrived for
the Iutroductional sermon lie. w.
NJ. Basket lined hymn 700, aud led
IN prayer. Rev. ". NJ. Seymore
selected for text 5 verses of 2nd
chapter of Pauls le.lrr to IT, Phil.
a heart. felt sermon Was a. l,vered
at tie close, collection Was raised
amounting to 50 80. Rev. D. w,
Meachum then made the welcome
address and was responded to by
Rev. 7. Gardenhire. The following
brethren were appointed to read let
tes, ). w. Anderson, j.. S Will
iiams and G.. b. Young. The letter
was read from different churches,
viz: Poplar Spring, Springgrove,
HONEYWELL. Bethany, Karin Hill,
Hossannah, Mt. Zion, Laur. Bap-
list Bethlehem and Mt. Figuration..
Each church donated $500, Spring
grove So. 90, brother w. Tarksl,
gave soc. Dea. j. Stewart Csc
then adjourned for dinner.
End session meeting was called 60
by the moderator, lie. T. J. Bussey
sang hymn 1904, Bro. A. Brooks
led in prayer, lie. L. +. Price read
from lss to the 9Th verse of 18th
chapt. of St. John, the minutes of
last session was read and received,
the time and place committee re.
port the next session will convene
at the HossannaI Baptist church,
Modoc, S. c., Saturday before the
5th Sunday, 1914. The union then
adjourned tv meet Sunday morning
by Rev. w. M. Seymore. Sunday
morning school called to order by
deacon T. T. DcCain. Deacon 5.
Scott read lst to 5th verse of the
srd chapt. of Josh. Deacon
Hacker led in prayer, deacon Hack.
er was asked to teach the Sunday
school lesson, which was very
briefly taught, Miss Ever Mid
dleton read a beautiful essay, sub
ject, education and good morals, she
d mated Csc, the amount Of 81. 81
was raised, the school vacated for
the church, hour having arrived for
mission and educational serm on.
Rev. G. T. Kenner was invited to
the stand with Rev. J. G. Middle
ton, who lined hymn $50. then read
from lat to the 18th. verse of 4th
chapter of ST. Luke and offered a
heartfelt prayer for the many
blessings. Rev. G.. 7. Kenner Sc.
lected as text 5th verse Of the
End chapter of the Phil. Some
brief remarks were made, the
mission and education, at the close
collection was raised amount to
S2.35. Brother Willie Tanksley,
who was elected as financial agent
brought in $l6.O6. Total amount
r,ised during the session was $50. 76.
This union is known as the Spring
Grove and has on roll eleven
schuols of which runs month In
.ach year at $4,000 per month fol
1911. We are preparing to run
ZACH school 2 months.
Rev. 4. M. Kenner, Mod'r.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1914-01-14
Chamberlain's Cough Remedy.

This remedy has no superior for
coughs and colds. 1t is pleasant to
take. 1t contains no opium or other
narcotic. 1t always cures. For sale
by all dealers.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1914-01-14
Notice Of Final Dis
charge.
To All Whom These Presents Ma

To All Whom These Presents May
Concern.
Whereas, J. F. Carswell has
madr al plication unto this Court
for Final Discharge as Executor in
re the Estate of Mrs. Adeline Wise
Of abuve County and State deceas
ed on this the 3rd day of Jan
uary 1914.
These Are Therefore, to cite any
and all kindred, creditors, or par.
ties interested, to show cause be-
fore me at my Office at Edge6eld
Court House, South Carolina, on
The 9Th day of February 1914 at IL
o'clock a M, why said order OF
Discharge should not be granted.
w. Il. Kinnaird, J. p. E. G.
Jan. 8, l9l4-5t.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1914-01-14

Try the Barrington-Hall bakeriz-.
ed, steel.cut coffee with all cbaf and
other injurious parts removed. 1t 10
something new and will not fail to
please. Drop in and let Us show you
what the steel-cut coffee is.
Dunovant & Co.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1914-01-14
Chronic Constipation Cured.

Five wears ago I had the worst
case of chronic constipation ! ever
knew of, and rhamberiain's tablets
cured me-" writes S F Fish, Brook.
lyn, Mich. For sale by all dealers.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-10-25
SAX McMurdo

est, and finally her love. He could talk Of the
sweet valleys of County Monaghan from which
be came Of the lovely, distant island, the low
ills and green meadows Of which seemed the
Lnore beautiful when imagination viewed them
&m this place of CRIME and snow.
Then he was vcrsed in the life of the cities Of
he North. of Detroit, and the lumber camps OF
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-10-25


been that his attentions to Ettic had been more
evident than before, or that they had gradually
obtrudcd themselves into the slow mind OF his
good German host; but, whatever the cause, the
clearinghouse keeper bcckoncd the young man
into his private room and started on the subject
without any circumlocution.
at seems to me, Mister said he, "that YOU
are gcttn set on my Ettic. Amt dat 50, or am
wrong?"
ayes, that is So the young man answered.
"Wcll, want to tell you right now that it ain't
no manner of use There's someone slipped in
aforc YOU"
"Shc told me So"
"Wcll, you can lay dat she told you truth. But
did she tell you who it vas?"
"No, asked her. but she wouldn't tell
a dare say not, the lcctc baggage! Perhaps
she did not wish to vrightcn YOU away
"Frghtcn" McNIurdo was on fire in mo-
mcnt
"Ah yes, my vricnd, You need not be ashamed
to be frightened Of him It is Teddy Baldwin
"And who the devil is hc?"
ale is a boss of Scowrcrs7
"Scowrcrs I've heard of them before. It's
Scowrcrs here and Scowrcrs there, and always IN
a Whisper What are YOU all afraid of? Who are
the ScowrcrS?"
The clearinghouse keeper instinctively sank
his voice, as everyone did who talked about that
terrible society. "Thc Scowrcrs," said he, "arc
the Eminent Order of Frccmcn."
The young man stared. "Why, am a member
of that order myself"
"You would never have had YOU in my house
if | had known t-not if YOU we're to pay me
hundred dollar a week"
"Whats wrong with the order? It's for charity
and good fellowship The rules say So
"AIaybe in some places. Not here"
"What is it hcrc?'
"It's murder society, dat's vat it is"
McNurdo laughed incrcduously. "How can
YOU prove that" he asked.
"Provc it, Are there not Witty murders to prove
it? Vat about AIman and Van Shorst and the
Nicholson vanity, and old Mr.. Hyam, and little
Billy James, and the others? Prove it. Is dcre
a man or a woman in dis valley What does not
know it,"
"Scc here" said McAIurdo earnestly 81 want
YOU to take back what you've said, or else make
il good One or the other YOU must do before
quit this room. Put yourself in my place. Here
am |. a stranger in the town. belong to society
that know only as an innocent one. You'll find
il through the length and breadth of the States;
but always as an innocent one. Now, when | am
counting upon Joining it here, YOU tell me that 1t
49,. %, ,,,,,r,tor cociot,, called tho SCoV-