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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1915-08-17

Staunton, Va. Aug. lin turning
out of the path of another automo-
bile coming down steep mountain
incline on the road between Waynes-
boro and Alton Sunday afternoon
an automobile driven by Clyde H.
Lambert, of Waynesboro, ran too close
to the edge of the cliff and tumbled
over, carrying with it Mr.. Lambert,
his wife, a young daughter and a
guese. The machine toppled over
and then struck large tree, which
stopped its downward descent. All
of the occupants were thrown out and
badly bruised and shaken up. Mr..
Lambert was caught beneath the car.
He was removed from under the ma
chine by occupants of other cars that
happened to be passing, and rushed
to his home, whele his injuries were
treated.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1915-08-17

Because his housekeeper, on &C.
count of more urgent duties, failed
to have his breakfast ready which
he came down stairs yesterday morn
ing, Gordon F. Hardy, aged 35 and
unmarried. living on a farm adjoining
the lakewood battlefield, near Win
chester, went out into the yard and
fred a bullet into his heart, ding
instantly.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1915-08-17
RoILoWs DAUGHTER I'm DEATH
distracted Father Drown Himself III
A River: q.

Scranton, Pa, Aug. 17-Clinton .
Ross; who disappeared from his
home one week ago last night grief
stricken over the death of his daush'
ter ! Florence, who with her
sweetheart was drowned in the sus-
quehanna River two weeks ago, fol
lowed his daughter to q watery! grave
His body was found this afternoon
floating in the Lackawanna River not
far from his home.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1915-08-17

RE- % an bt1 for p
certifying the to the next General Assembly
House Of Delesaes the Senate ga
of the tie tied S BE and @
is hereby and rfderreq TO M @ he ons Dele
for its d in 1 w THE " section
Strike Virginia section fifty article
shall enacted except BILL "a Bill oE5st
nate nns v se With be aeDpea e % the s
S 0 Rfe n to each house. by
b which originated prior to its passage
tc Read at length on
and unless, noo. .,,on II 900, ,on.a rnon i.
final the nG of M % eEs yon % 5 @
the members elected each house. recorded the
E req s subdivision 2 Of this ss
committee from the consideration of bill and consider
tss S
5 By bill % t9f s"s the '1o any
s s1s Rs eo
which a e
@ 11s5s
e Of a 1 ] % the @ vote 'fs n
on @ state H v 5 n % b as
ss4 s ps Th o c any tSe
blouse n u he n4d ma s M
being the of bill nana be publicly
read And insert aert in in iH eu thereof the following
&C.
amended either, concurrence Of the other.
No unless it has been:
Referred committee OF each house. considered by such
and reported;
Printed house which it originated prior to its passage
therein;
calendar
at least in each house; and unless
those voting which shall include
elected each house. recorded in the af
frmative
in subdivision "d' of this
bill by house be concurred
be adopted by either house. either
the consideration bill
provided reading
section,
dispensed in cody the State
fourffts members voting
the and the the members voting
provided further that
establishes Office which creates
makes continues
of public trust property or releases o.
poses continues passed.
all elected
and and the of the me1
the journal Every law imposing
stating tax which requires reference
presiding officer
of house which he pde sign
both houses and duly enrolled 1mned
the publicly the signing shall
the journal
hereby certify that the foregoing true Of amendments
the Constitution and agreed by the General Assem-
by of Virginia session 1914 and the published
set1b1y approved February 8, 1908 = -. Es1:l
JOHN ". WILLIAMS. 4
Clerk House of Delegates of Virginia.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1915-08-17
WEDNESDAY
A Mutual Master Picture
Her Shattered Idol

Is fairly alive with humor.
One of the most unique situations Of
all occur in the heroine's dream, in
which she is the prize for whom two
giant cave men battle to the death.
Featuring Mae Marsh and Bobby
Harron.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1915-08-17

1t is said that the Russian govern
ment has just placed an order for $50,
100000 worth of munitions of war,
the contract going to big powder
and arms company in this country.
This order is to be augmented by a
bonus of 20 per cent if it is filled be-
fore November /. The Russian gov
eminent has opened purchasing offices
in the Flatiron Building New York,
where two generals and more than
twenty other officers of lesser rank
are stationed.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1915-08-17
PUBLISHED DAnK

PUBLISHED DAILY
BY Alexandria Gazette corporation.
ROBERT S. BARRETT, President
and General Manager.
HOWARD w. SMITH, Secretary and
Treasurer.
Entered at the Postoffice of Alex
andria, Virginia, as second class mat
ter.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1915-08-17

Lines are forming for cue OF the
greatest internal conflicts England
has ever witnessed-a conflict to de
termine whether Great Britain will de-
pend upon volunteer army to defend
herself or will resort to consumption
to raise the forces which are deemed
necessary in many quarters to
strengthen the allies sufficiently to
withstand Germany. Some papers
are leading the campaign for conscrip-
ton.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1915-08-17

James B. Lawler, a shoemaker Of
Page county, died yesterday in Lu-
ray from injuries sustained Satur-
day during the reunion of Rosser Glib
bons Camp of Confederate Veterans
Mr.. Lawler came to Luray atcom-
panied by his wife, and in the crowd
he became separated from her. In
attempting to cross the street he was
stricken with epilepsy and run down
by an automobile, one leg and three
ribs being broken.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1915-08-17
is 4. buSnman IN
The Slim Princess

This beautiful four act comedy drama
by George AIDE, contains most hu-
man little Princess who has acquir-
ed taste for pickles, despite the
fact that they make her thin, which
is next to a crime in her country.
Then she wakes up to find that there
is fairy country, America, where
slim persons are most beautiful.
And she finds her "Prince Charming
is a rich American also.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1915-08-17

Dispatches from Berlin state the
government has Communicated the
1915 crop of oats throughout the en-
pire.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1915-08-17

Mrs. II. "A. Hudson, wife of Dr.
H. A. Hudson, prominent physi-
clan of Alton, Va. was seriously hurt
in an automobile accident which oc-
cured three miles north of Fishers
vile yesterday. She was driving her
automobile down a steep hill, when
it refused to take a curve and rushed
up a bank at one side of the road
and then fell over backward, catching
her beneath it. Her leg was shatter-
ed and she was badly bruised and cut
Other occupants of her automobile
pulled her from beneath the machine
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1915-08-17

William Gerig, aged 20, was thrown
so feet in the air in a spill IN a
motorcycle race yesterday at Phoenix
Arizona and died an hour later from
fractured skull.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1915-08-17
NEWS OF THE DAY

The province of Bukowina is sew
ereIy afflicted with cholera. Whole
villages have been devastated.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1915-08-17

Five men were killed in a nyster-
ious explosion at the Aetna Explosive
Company plant. at Grove Run eigh-
teen miles from Emporium, Pa. yes
terday. The explosion occurred in the
gelatine plant. The cause has not been
learned. The company was working
on large war orders. One plant was
completely wrecked and two others
badly damaged.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1915-08-17
!, COMMONWEALTH OF VIRGINIA
OFFICE OF
CLERK OF THE HOUSE OF DELEGATES

Proposed amendments the Constitution of Virginia agreed
Ito of General Assembly 1914 and published pursuance
of section 1876 the Constitution and approved February
1905
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1915-08-17

Between 1900 and 1900 piece work
.ers,at The Warner Brothers Company
at Bridgeport, Conn, one Of the lar
gest corset factories in the country,
walked out yesterday afternoon. They
want q read: justnnent Of wages : to
meet the dfty-hour weekly schedule
put into effect yesterday.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1915-08-17

A German submarine bombarded Far
ton, Harrington and Whitehaven, Eng
land yesterday. These towns are close
together on the Cumberland coast OF
the Irish Sea. 1t is stated that the
damage is immaterial and that there
were no casualties.
The Germans have been at work IN
the navy yard at Antwerp since
March on the construction OF nine
submarines. Only two of these have
seen active service. One was distroy-
ed completely by three English aero
planes. The others are still unfinished
Dispatches from Udine predict the
capture of Trieste by the end OF Aug
ust. They state that Gen. Cadorna
has practically completed Preparations
for a general attack, which will result
in the capture of Carso plateau and
the Fortress of Cora, Trieste's fall
must follow.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1915-08-17

Governor Stuart yesterday announc-
ed the list of delegates appointed
BY him to represent Virginia at the
Pan-American Road Congress, which
will ctnyene in Oakland, Cal. on Sep
TENDER 10. The sessions will continue
one week. Among the delegate sare
Edward g, Duncan, Alexandria; and G.
Leachman of Manassas.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1915-08-17

A review of the recent activities of
the American Federation of Catholic
Societies is contained in the report
of Anthony Matre, the national secre-
tary, submitted at yesterdays session
of the convention of the federation. \
recommendation that the federation
adopt resolution urging the restora-
ton of peace in Europe and that Cath
olic organizations the world over be
asked to participate in universal re.
quest for peace was contained in the
report, which concluded with the an
nouncement that Pope Benedict had
granted to all federation members his
apostolic benediction.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1915-08-17

British reinforcements, who landed
near Suvla Bay, on the Gallipoli PEN
insula, have fought their way south,
ward and effected a junction with
the New Zealanders near Gaba Tepe.
The new British artillery broke down
row after row of Turkish trenches
along the Gulf of Saros shore, the
Turks beating lastly retreat. All
led warships raided the Asia Minor
coast near the Gulf of Smyrna on
Saturday. Smelling Turkish encamp-
ments at Dekeli, Phocea and New Ep-
esus. The Turks fled to the interior
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1915-08-17

Miss Mary Life, 40. years old. is
in critical condition in Winchester,
with collar bone and several ribs
fractured and internal injuries as a
result of being struck Sunday by an
automobile in charge of Frank Do
Ian, of Harrisonburd. She started
across the pike to neighbours
home, thinking Dolan would stop to
pay toll at the gate which she and
her sister keeps, but the machine
kept going and struck her.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1915-08-17

Lynchburg manufacturers, ap-
parently, are preparing to resist an
effort of State Examiner of Records
j. S. Easley, looking up back assess
ments against them for State taxes
in the past five year. 1t is held by
Examiner Easley hat the manufac-
turers have had no right during the
past five years to deduct from their
returns of capital invested in bust
ness amounts of borrowed capital.
The examiner claims taxes should
have been paid on all capital and
threatens to make assessments for
five years, the aggregate rate on
which would be s2.O5 per 800.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1915-08-17
Majestic two reeler.
Big Jiln's Heart
With Teddy Sampson and Charley
Clary.

THURSDAY
Essanay presents on the V-S-L-E
program
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1915-08-17

JOINT RESOLUTION aamendment to section 49, Art
Of the Constitution.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1915-08-17

proposing amendment to section so Of Article ~
Virginia, providing for publishing SAID
certifying the to the next General Assembly
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1915-08-17

The store and postoffice at Pam
Inns, IS miles east of Lynchburg.
were robbed yesterday morning by
two yeggmen, who made their escape
in an automobile, Postmaster Lyon
appeared as the men were leaving
the store He fired three shots at
them. The men got about S400 In
money and stamps.
Rock Island Argus., 1915-12-10
HOLIDAY BUYERS
WITNESS ARREST
Man Acting Suspiciously in Depart
ment Store Nabbcd by Police and
Taken to County C0urt-

A well dressed young man giving
his name as W. NJ Johnson and his
residence as Rock Island was arrested
in Young & McCombs store late yes
terday afternoon. Scores Of Christ
mas shoppers. who had witnessed the
arrest concluded That he had been
shoplifting and rumors were current
to that effect on the streets
His actions aroused suspicious OF
employees of the store and the police
were called. He was looking over a
stock of mufHers but secured nothing
When questioned later at the police
station authorities came to the CON
clusion Johnson is a dope fiend and
he was arraigned in county court to-
day for the purpose Of being commit
ted to the Watertown state hospital tc
receive the drug habit cure Detec-
tive Tom Cox and officer Charles Gin
name made the arrest.
Rock Island Argus., 1915-12-10

Tumultous applause greeted the
president as he entered the hall. Ev-
eryone stood. The cheering lasted un-
til the president sat down He got up
Immediately as the people sang Amer
ica.' Governor Willis, former Cover
nor Harmon, Senators Pomerene and
Harding, Representative Brumbaugh
and Mayor karb of Columbus sat near
the president.
Rev. Washington GLADDEN. of Colum-
bus delivering the invocation, PRAYED
that peace be restored to Europe.
Buys a Flower.
On his return to the hotel, the presi-
dent was met by little Miss Florence
Smith, who. accompanied by her moth
er, was selling flowers for the St
Francis hospital fund, The little girl
expected to present the president with
a flower. but when he learned of her
mission he gave her silver coin and
placd the flower In his coat lapel
Rock Island Argus., 1915-12-10

hostess being the recipients OF many
handsome gifts, one being a large
electric library lamp from their chill
dren. A sumptuous dinner was serv-
ed at noon. after which G. ". NicMur-
ply Of Hillsdale and Dr. w. H. Ly-
ford made some remarks, reviewing
some Of the happenings of the early
days. ]. H. Hauberg Of Rock Island
arrived in the afternoon and offered
congratulations and took a group
photo Of the guests.
Mr. and Mrs. Pearsall were married
on farm in COe township Dec. s, 1865,
and they have made this locality their
/ home practically ever since. About
two years ago they came to Port By
ron and since then have been resi-
/ dents OF this village.
/ The following guests were present.
! Mr.. and Mrs. NJ D. Hauberg, Mr.,
and Mrs. c. D. Trowbridge, MIR. and
Mrs. f. c. Donahue. Mr.. and Mrs.
F George Genung. Mrs. W. B. Mcconnell
. George W. McMurphy. DR.. William H
Lyford, Mr.. and Mrs. W. G. Neon
nell. Mrs. Martha Miller, Mr.. and Mrs
]. w. Simonson, Mr.. and Mrs. E. NJ
. Rogers, James Fl. Mcconnell, Mr.. and
Mrs. ". w. Pearsall, Mr.. and Mrs "
D. Hall. MIR. and Mrs. Olive Trow-
bridge and son. Blair; Mr.. and Mrs
Roy PearsaIl and son, Harold. Mrs
Phoebe Rathgeber, Mrs, Ella T. Pear
sail MIR. and Mrs \. A. Smith, Mrs
| Ida Pearsall and daughter, Orpha, Col
! we'll Pearsall, j. H. Hauberg.
Rock Island Argus., 1915-12-10

A million people, many right in your
own locality, have taken Mayr's Won
derful Remedy for stomach Liver and
Intestinal Ailments. Dyspepsia. Pres
sure Of Gas Around the Heart, Sour
Stomach, Distress After Eating, Ner-
vousness, Dizziness, Painting Spells,
Sick Headaches, Constipation, Torpid
Liver, etc, and are praising it highly
TO other sufferers, Get a bottle Of
your druggist today This highly sue
cessful Remedy has been taken by
people In all walks Of life, among
them members Of congress, justice
of the supreme court. educators, law
yers, merchants, bankers, doctors,
druggists, nurses. manufacturers,
priests, ministers. farmers, with last
ing benefit, and It should be equally
successful In your case. Send for
free valuable booklet on Stomach ALL
ments to George II. Mayr, Mfg, Chem
list, 154-156 Whiting street, Chicago
For sale by the Twentieth Centur.
pharmacy.
Rock Island Argus., 1915-12-10

dent picked his own course and walk
ed about mile from the business sec
ton of the city. Before returning to
the hotel, he traversed about three
miles. He was accompanied by his
physician, DR.. Grayson. Secretary JOS
eph P. Tumulty and about one hund-
red citizens.
An 80-year-old lady meeting the
party recognized the president, made
Ia little bow and exclaimed BLESS my
soul. il it isn't the president"
I,100 Attend Luncheon.
American flags covered the walls of
the large hall in the Masonic temple in
which the luncheon was held.
Eleven hundred men were present
and 300 more had been turned away.
The balconies were filed with women.
The president shook hands with for
mer Governor Harmon of Ohio, and
members of the democratic state COM
mittee. just before leaving for the
lunch. As he emerged from his hotel,
Rock Island Argus., 1915-12-10
CHARITY BODY To /
GIVE NEEDY FOOD
Rack Island Association Arranges for
Distribution 0i Christmas
Baskets.
TRY TO AVOID DUPLICATION
ASKS That Those Expecting TO Give
Supplies Notify Secretary Of
Intentions.
TRY TO AVOID DUPLICATION

THE regular monthly meeting OF the
board OF directors Of the Associated
Charities was held at the Associated
Charities house last evening. The sec
retarya report showed for the month
OF November. % families assisted with
food and clothing. two were furnished
with employment. and Al children were
given shoes. Assistance was given to
u families, SIX women, two men and
employment was given to two By the
matron. Bills were allowed and or
dered paid amounting to S26916.
10 tyoid Duplication.
Christmas baskets for tie poor will
be distributed by the association an
der the supervision Of the secretary
and house committee Private citizens
churches. Sunday schools and organ
izations contemplating giving baskets
TO the poor Christmas are requested
10 communicate with the secretary fol
q list Of names and also furnish names
Of those 70 whom they ex
pect to supply baskets. thereby elm
mating duplication. II this system O
checking is carried out it is believed
no family in need OF Christmas din
ner will be forgotten.
Rock Island Argus., 1915-12-10
PORT BYRON COUPLE
MARRIED 80 YEARS

Port Byron, Dec. 10.-Monday Dec.
s, Mr.. and Mrs Jere Pearsall celebrat-
ed their golden wedding, and the oc-
casion proved a most delightful one.
In response to invitations old time
friends, neighbors and relatives gath
cred at the home TO offer congratula-
tons and enjoy the day with them.
The home had been appropriately dec
GRATED in gold and white, the host and
Rock Island Argus., 1915-12-10
PEOPLE FACE WINTER
COLD OVER WILSON
Continued from Page one.l

Continued from Page 0ne.t
providing for nationwide woman suff-
rage, The president earlier in the
week told suffra gists he would discuss
the amendment with congressional
leaders. Soon after his arrival at his
hotel the clear. cold weather enticed
the president out. and he walked
through the business streets Of Col
umbus, accompanied by secret service
men. He was quickly recognized and
followed bi crowd. He stopped
frequently to look in shop windows.
Several times he bowed and smiled
to people who spoke to him.
Takes Smile Walk.
After walking past the two halls
where he Is to speak today the presi-
Rock Island Argus., 1915-12-10
No Woman Need Haze
Straight, Lank Hair

Instead of burning the life o,t ~ vo,r
hair with heated curling iron yo,, ~ =,
ada TO its life by using plain LIQUID sill
nferine. and at the same time secure a
iLaT L oe5ter and prettier result, Your
, s.alr VIII nave delightful curl and nat
aral Wavy appearance, no matter In what
aorrn u ID done W, If you VIII simply
rI aIpply little OF this harmless fluid at
ulsn, .h Win a clean tooth brush drawing
this through the hair from root to tin.
;. lew ounces Of liquid silnerine from
sas Isn ufuggist VIII last you a long while.
thls VIII not, spot the scalp or streak
Ine nalr. and It is neither sticky nor
srsasy II Is without question the hest
aair curling method YET found and nc
aoap, VIII soon be rs popular hero a. il
Rock Island Argus., 1915-12-10
Shirts

New effects in madras percales anr cheviots
Just in for holiday display. 1916 patterns and
color tones; 81, $3.50 and g.
Fine fiber and pure silk shirts, rich IN styl-
ing and pattern ideas; $3.50 to So.
Flannel Shirts with or without the military
collars in rich textures and handsome pat
ferrs. 81 10 81
Rock Island Argus., 1915-12-10
Sweater Goats

For men. there are new models in latest
shades of brown. grey, maroon, tan and other
pleasing tones. Some with shawl collars and
others with Military collars ranging in price
from 81 to $3.50 Particularly attractive are
the Bradley rope stitch and shaker knit sweat
ers at IS to $3.50. Boys sweater coats, values
have no equal at sl.G0 and $50
Rock Island Argus., 1915-12-10

Indications are there wifi be no more
jury trials his term of circuit court.
The present panel will be excused at
the conclusion OF this weeks work and
another will not be called. It was at
first thought that the Lloyd will con-
test, now pending, would be finished in
order to begin hearing on one more
suit, but arguments Of counsel on the
motion of the proponents to take the
case from the jury were still in pro-
gress AT noon and this precludes
chance for this plan being carried out.
Rock Island Argus., 1915-12-10
COURT HOUSE NEWS

Motion for a new trial in the case of
Albert D. Martin VS. Robb's Express
company. was overruled in county
court this morning by Judge n. a. Lar
son. An appeal to the appellate court
will be taken. The jury gave Mr.. Mar
tin verdict for $3.50, it being alleged
that parts of q printing press which
had been stored with the defendant
company had been lost William Nc
Entry was counsel for the company
and H. A. Weld for Mr.. Martin
Rock Island Argus., 1915-12-10
Bath BobeS

r & ". make That means the standard
IN style and value giving in bath robes rms
assortment presents the very latest ana ciaSSl-
est patterns and textures. II the man Sou
have in mind can use a new one Data roDe
sho,1d he vopr choice for a Christmas gift;
f395 to sl2
Rock Island Argus., 1915-12-10

A committee from the chamber Oh
commerce arrived at the hotel shortly
before noon to escort the presideht
to the noon luncheon.
Rock Island Argus., 1915-12-10

Committees from the board of super
yisors have had strenuous time of it
during the past few days Bills TO be
at the approaching session Of
the board are being passed on and the
work had not been completed at late
hour this afternoon. The board con-
venes TUESDAY.
Rock Island Argus., 1915-12-10
r. F0siery

Rich silk Phoenix hose with contrasting
clockwork treatments, one pair in a box, soc
to s1.00. Wilson Bros fibre hose in
popular shades pair to box, Sl.50 or 29o
per pair Guaranteed Phoenix Isle hose,
pair to a box, 25c per pair.
Phoenix silk hose for ladies, black and white
effects in plain or contrasting clockwork treat
ments 81.
Rock Island Argus., 1915-12-10

crowds which filed the streets for
several blocks broke into cheers. He
was applauded throughout the ride to
the temple and frequently bowed to
! the crowds.
Rock Island Argus., 1915-12-10
TraveI0 Sweaters

A 1915 novelty sweater for men, women and
boys. a comfortable Jersey knitted sweater
coat at a popular price. In all mems and
women's sizes; $3.50.
Other Jersey sweater coats for men, y to -.
other Jersey. sweater coats for boys, S1.25 to
Si50