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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1915-04-28

The State Council. Daughters OF
America, opened It's annual session
Monday night in Fredericksburg.
Miss Bessie Clark, State Councillor,
presiding. +. G.. Bell delivered tho
address of welcome on behalf of The
city, to which Albert S. Bossong,
past State councillor, Cincinnati, Ohio,
and Mrs. Clara Dick, National Coun-
cilor, Shelby, Ohio, responded.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1915-04-28

Every river in the south central
and southeastern sections Of Texas,
is on the rampage and the flood wa
tiers arc rising rapidly as the result
of rains. Thousands Of acres along
the L,r;rzos. Trinity and Colorado
rivers arc under water. The dcstruc-
ton has already been enormous.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1915-04-28

John G.. Payne, q middle aged far
mer. walked TO The Jail door III Dan
vile Sunday evening and rang the
bell, asking for admission. Wher
tho taller answered the call. Payne
stated that Il few hours previously
he had slain Beverly ROdcnhiser
shooting him with d shotgun at Lh'
formers home at Suthcrliu. Ac
cording to u statement made b.
Payne, Beverly "naggcd him" 81
constantly that he was driven e
commit Inc crime.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1915-04-28

A corps of volunteer lawyers to
defend persons of limited means is
the object of movement which has
lust been launched in Richmond.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1915-04-28

The Italian Ambassador at Paris,
London, Vienna and Berlin have been
summoned to Rome to confer with
Foreign Minister Sonnino. This ac-
ton is regarded as preliminary to
the announcement of a grave and inl-
portant decision on the part of the
Italian government.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1915-04-28

A powerful clockwork bomb was
found hidden Monday in The ministry
of war at ConstantinopIc. An invcs-
tigaLion is said TO have disclosed that
the bomb was placed in the room by
{, sweep who had come TO clean tho
chimney, and who Then disappeared.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1915-04-28

Swiss charitable societies have been
notified by Germany that between
100000 and 100000 French families.
expelled from the northern depart
mcnts of France, in the possession
of Germany because of the lack of
food, will pass through Switzerland
during May.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1915-04-28

Prominent citizens of Louisa coun-
ty made application to the Governor
for executive clcmcncy in the case
of Mrs. Victor Hail. who recently be-
gan her term in the pcnitenLiary for
killing her husband.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1915-04-28
WAR MAPS OF EUROPE

The Alexandria Gazette
has received Is copies Of the
most wonderful map of Eu-
rope ever published. 1t is 5
Ks feet in size. Every rail
way line, steamer line, fort,
and town in Europe is clear
ly shown. These copies will
b sold for S1.00 each. Even
if you do not wish to buy
one call at the Gazette office
and see this remarkable
map.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1915-04-28

Announcement is made in David
son, N. c.. Of the appointment for tho
next collegiate year Of w. w. Wood,
r. A.. G.. l.. University Of Virginia,
and formerly resident Of Charlottcs-
vile, as associate professor of ap-
piled mathematics and astronomy
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1915-04-28

I Prince Louis Napoleon, brother of
Prince Victor, head Of the house of
Bonaparte, intends offering his serv-'
ices to Italy in event of war.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1915-04-28

If the present dry weather contin-
ucs the Norfolk and Portsmouth
strawberry crop will, it is said, be
considered shorter than it otherwise
would.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1915-04-28
All Sewer Wells

Must be abandoned after June lts.
Let us cover your well with reillforc-
ed concrete cheaper than brick.
HERFURTH BROS
1912 King St.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1915-04-28

FOR RENT-House. s rooms and
bath. all modern improvements.
Apply ZIG north st. Asaph street
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1915-04-28

Spain is preparing for possible war.
4 special commission of the Spanish
government has opened headquarters
in New York for the purpose Of buy
ing 250,O0O.000 cartridges, several
thousand war automobiles, and a
large flotilla of aeroplanes. The COM
mission is also expected to order a
number of submarines.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1915-04-28

The Geneva Tribune receives in
formation from Ungvar that the Rus
slams have begun new offensive
around Uszok Pass. During the last
two days the Austro-Germans lost
10000 men, including prisoners. while
their losses near Stry were 5000.
The Russi1ns. reinforced, are attack
ing violently, but are hindcrcd by
melting snow.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1915-04-28

bourne that a British warshlp has
captured the German trading steamer
I Elfriedc. This steamer is believed to
have been the last German ship free
! in the Pacific.
! Addressing meeting at Manchcs-
| ter, England, last night Lord Derby
said: 81 am an advocate Of national!
service and l believe compulsory
demand will be made very shortly on
the men of this country"
Chancellor Won Bethmann-Hollweg,
of Germany has ordered all chambers
of commerce in the empire to buy
four years supply of foodstuffs from
neutral nations, which points out that
Germany expects the war to last for
at least that period.
Dr. William C. Woodward, of the
District of Columbia, says that 209
women and 1875 men died from can
Ger in the District last year and that
mortality from cancer has Increased
more than 50 per cent in the last II
years.
President Wilson expects to become
q grandfather again within Il month,
as happy event is anticipated at the
home of the Secretary Of the Treas
ury and Mrs. William G. McAdoo,
who is the second daughter Of Mr..
Wilson.
Every river in TIC south central
and southeastern sections of Texas,
is or the rampage and the flood wa
tiers arc rising rapidly as the result
of rains. Thousands Of acres along
the BrazuS. Trinity and Colorado
rivers arc under water. The dcstruc-
ton has already been enormous.
A powerful clockwork bomb was
found hidden Monday in The ministry
of war at ConstantinopIc. An inVcs-
tigation is said TO have disclosed that
the bomb was placed in the room by
a sweep who had come TO clean the
chimney, and who Then disappeared.
The Italian Ambassador at Paris,
London, Vienna and Berlin have been
summoned to Rome TO confer with
Foreign Minister Sonnino. This ac-
ton is regarded as preliminary to
the announcement of a grave and I'M
portant decision on the part of the
Italian government.
Swiss charitable societies have been
notified by Germany that between
100000 and 100000 French families.
expelled from the northern depart
mcnts of France, in the possession
of Germany because of the lack OF
food. will pass through Switzerland
during May.
The German emperor recently sent
to his sister, the Queen of Greece.
telegram describing the German sue
ccsses both on the western and east
crn fronts. He affirmed his convic-
ton Of eventual victory for Germany
and Austria, adding that "this will
serve as warning to any countries
venturing to join Germany's enc
mics"
Spain is preparing for possible war.
4 special commission of the Spanish
government has opened headquarters
in New York for the purpose of buy
ing 25O,OoO,0O0 cartridges, several
| thousand war automobiles, and a
large flotilla of aeroplanes. The conf
mission is also expected to order a
, number of submarines.
The Geneva Tribune receives in
formation from Ungvar that the Rus
slams have begun new offensive
around Uszo,k Pass. During the last
two days the Austro- Germans lost
10000 men, including prisoners. while
their losses near Stry were 5000.
The Russians. reinforced, are attack
] inIr Ninlnntlr hut urn linInrnI La,
Evening star., 1915-12-08
PUBLIC PRINTER FORD
/ FOR WAGE INCREASES
Would Add $4,000 Year to Ex-
penses of Government Estab-
lishment Here.

In his annual report to Congress Tor
the fiscal year ending June so, 1919,
Cornelius Ford, the public printer, re-
news his recommendation that the pay
of printers and bookbinders shall be
increased from 30 TO 55 cents an hour
and bookbinder machine operators
from. IS to 60 cents an hour. This
would involve an increase OF about
$4,000 a year.
7s~e public printer also recommends
that r. new building be erected on the
size now occupied by the old building
on North capitol and II streets. He
poipts out that all the available space
in the OIL building is filled and there
ia constaut demand for additional space.
He estimates that the new building
would cost about S2,000.oo0. ;
The old building has been condemned
ont several occasions, he said, ana IN
some places has been reinforced ana
the walls tied together to prevent them
from failing out"
tUnexpended Balance.
The public printer shows in his report
that the total expenditures ana out
standing obligations chargeable against
the i1915 appropriation amounted 10
s6.445, ,277.ss. leaving an unexpended
balaIce of S2ll.2S3.i6 to the credit or
the several appropriations. His report
shows that the total charges for prlht-
ing and binding were materially less
than those in the years l9l3-19i !. In
commenting upon the expenditures,
Public Printer Ford points out that Tor
several years Congress was in session
the greater part of the time and night
forces were in constant operation In
the year covered by this report Con-
gress was in session only about seven
months and upon adjournment the de-
crease in volume of Legislative print
ing and binding necessitated abolishing
the night work and the reduction IN
forces. In order not TO make extensive
discharges and disrupt the organiza-
tion of mechanical forces the public
printer made short furloughs of en-
ployes in various divisions AS further
means to prevent a discharge he ap
pealed to the President in regard to
having departments and bureaus send
to the government printing office some
of the work which they were allowed
to have done in commercial Offices.
The public printer shows that orders
for postal cards decreased over the
previous year by e9.O00.000 The produc-
ton of money order books for the
post effice increased over the previous
year by 1s5.000
Evening star., 1915-12-08
FORMER POLICEMAN AGAIN
ALLEGED HOUSEBREAKER
Walter A. Hixson and Leo Koerner
Placed Under Arrest-Recovered
Property Identified.

Walter A. Hixson. who was suspend
ed from thecpolice force several months
ago, when he was arrested on charge
of housebreaking, and Leo Koerner, a
companion, i were arrested yesterday
afternoon by. Detectives Hewlett and
Bradley of the tenth precinct and
charged with housebreaking and lar
ceny. Mrs. Regina West. 14o0 Belmont
street, wheresthe men were arrested,
was placed under arrest as a witness.
A large amount of alleged stolen prop
erty was recovered from the Belmont
street house. more than dozen lap
robes being included in the list
Among the persons who identified
portions of the property as having been
stolen from them are Jesse J. Haas.
141I Belmont street: F. J. Blair. 1443
Belmont street: r. B. Blundon. 707 G
street northwest. Harold Helbig, 1742
9Th street northwest; DIR. H. W. Mof-
NIT. 1885 Harvard street; +. J.. RAN
soue, 1853 Belmont street; F. Z. Rich
ardson. 2214 18th street northwest; l..
X. Watkins, 1105 NJ street northwest;
C. II. -Beall, 6l3 Morton street north
west: ". 4. kimmel, 1903 Columbia
roadr Pr. James A. Cannon, 1413 V
street northwest, and H. E. Lehman,
2406s14th street northwest
The police say they found Hixson and
his companion resting on alleged
stolen laprobes in Koerner's room
They refused TO discuss the charges
filed against them. 1t is probable that
they will be given a hearing in Police
Court tomorrow.
Evening star., 1915-12-08
ADVOCATES FIXED POLICY
FOR HARBOR DEFENSES
Gen. Kingman, Chief of Engineers,
Q. S. A., Points Out Needs Of
Coast Fortifications.

= Axed policy in maintenance of har-
Dor .defenses. under which at least
per cent of the older battery en-
placements would be replaced annual
Is. il advocated in the annual report
of Gen kingman, chief of engineers of
the army. IL is pointed out that only
10 per cent of the present harbor de-
fense projects have been built or re-
built since 1909.
The report declares that 1T cannot
be too emphaticaily stated that the art
OF forttcation is d progressive one"
and points out that the Country's coast
defense equipment has not kept pace
in It's development with the improve
iHeuts IN naval armament, against
which il must he matched
While no mention is made of the
3Ne,pO0,G0b four-year program urged by
the admirlstrat for Improvement of
the coast defenses. The report estimates
that Sj,3G%,2S9 Will be needed during
the coming year for necessary work
on present or projected coast fortfica-
tIons IN continental United States, and
$50. 900 for those in insular pos
sessions.
The evening herald. [volume] (Albuquerque, New Mexico) 1914-1922, 1915-11-11
alopmenS here to the city's growth
saint Hctitcs Earl, History.

one of the most interesting of the
long list Of addresses was that by COT
j. g. saint. who was the first prcsi-
dent OF the Commercial club, one of
its organizers and Tor many years one
cot the leading spirits in the orgunizt-
tom Mr. Saint r.ad O. brief state
m,ui about the early days of Alhu-
uu,rg1r and tho club that merits a
permanent place loo the T@o.nrIa of the
organization
The evening herald. [volume] (Albuquerque, New Mexico) 1914-1922, 1915-11-11
VIOLATED TRAFFIC
REGULATIONS To
GET POPCORN
Chauffeur Thought Fares
Wishes Paramount to Cross
ing Rules; Mistake Costs
Him SIS in City Court.

For violation 81 the traffic rcgula-
lions al second street oui Central
avenue. j. u Riugwood. "a ohnuf-
four. was fined S. in me city court
this morning lie was arrested last
evening by Traffic Policeman Hogan.
Rlngwood drove dlagonaUy acros.
the street. Tho police say he knew
he ves violating regulations hy cute
ting ucros traffic with "a iay cross.
Ing. anl his excuse was THAI Die fare
wanted 90 bus popcorn and Dee wished
10 gee to the popcorn wagon Un tho
corner with commendahlo dispatch
Tho hearing iid not bring ou'
whether me fares got thc,r popcorn
The evening herald. [volume] (Albuquerque, New Mexico) 1914-1922, 1915-11-11

on or before January I. 1918.
Pays Tribute to Newspapers.
A. u. McMillen. who spoke on the
cattle industry VI New Mexico. intro
duced his remarks with a tribute To
the Albuquerque newspapers. empha-
sizing remarks which had been made
hy previous speakers lie declared
the Albuquerque newspapers excellent
In news service and editorial policy
and pronounced them worthy of the
most cordial support from city aud
state. Mr.. McMillcn in e few words
painted an interesting picture ot the
cattle industry. It's gain in importance
and prosperity and its vital import
I ancc On this city. lie dwelt upon the
| necessity for adequate preparation Tor
the coming livestock mems convention
here. indicating a belief that thc pco-
I pie OF Albuquerque 10 mot yet realize
the %largeuess Of the gathering or IT,
Importance to the city now and iu the
future. Albuquerque, ~ concluded,
might easily be- made q cattlcmon =
icity. a stock trading ceutor for "a vast
range area aud one of the important
dealing markets OF the nation. The
effort. he Thought. should rc begun
with adequate preparation Cor tho
coming stockmcn's convention.
our Amazing sheep Industry.
In "a tar, of less than ten minutes
at this dinner Frank A. Huuucll told
the men assembled more about the
sheen ndustf, ot New Mexico than
ninety per cen, oi them ever knew
before. facts which are worth tho
most careful Thought from uusino
interests here. To show chat the
The evening herald. [volume] (Albuquerque, New Mexico) 1914-1922, 1915-11-11

Phonc 3. red Barn. IN West Cop,
per, TOR first class livery w l.
Trimble = co
The evening herald. [volume] (Albuquerque, New Mexico) 1914-1922, 1915-11-11
NOTICE

We wan 90 correct the ropurt that
has Hcou circulated around nat we
had solid our garage 1t iuH-ins \"rth
Fourth street We have oulN rented
she machinery ana shop pHrt We
have added t downtown supply house
at 5-i West Central and viii carry
lt both places % complete line of tires.
tubes. auto supplies gas ana oiI. and
will continue charging batteries. and
VIII start up our oxygen welding plant
~ onv. VIII uc pleased Co see lIl
81 old customers lt either place.
anl VIII guarantee that sou VIII re-
-oitu e. -IIlr, deal always
DOpsuNS AUTO SUPPLY co
E D.. uODSON. Proprietor
The evening herald. [volume] (Albuquerque, New Mexico) 1914-1922, 1915-11-11
Speeches Last Night Point
Way to Important Commun-
ity Effort and Extensive
Development Just Aheaed.
UNITED EFFORT MAIN
NEED OF ALBUQUERQUE
Two Hundred and Twenty-six
Men Listen for Four Hours
to Recital of Things to Be
Done and How to Do Them.

HATlENtE iE not "a DOMINATING
characteristic 90 the Alhuqucr-
que business man. Generally
ne wants action and wants BE- quick
tie likes his meetings short and when
he is found sitting Tor moro than an
hour in any assemblaRe. without vis-
/ ibie signs of Impotence or % desire TO
get home OF back 20 business, It is
convincing evidence that he is deep
ly interested.
Two hundred and tw~cnty-siv Alhu-
puerlue business mcu-oount EN-
sat for four hours ami % half in the
Itommerelal CLUB last night az the
t~Wenty-tlth anniversary dinner of tho
club and listened To fifteen speeches.
varying lu length from forty-uye mini
utos Goo 60 minute aud q half listened
with an attention that was umplrte
and absorbed and that showed the
most Intense Interest that has ever
been shown lon the procccdluns oi Go
gathering OF the kind boo DIE. city.
Between the speeches the gathering
Joined lu singing ruuslug Albuquerque
songs Co riuginE accomplishments Dos
"a Irst-alass orchostrJ aud behind the
peerless direction OF Rev f. " Shuc-
Ter. who not only lcd the songs bat
Wrote them.
The popular sons % the three come
posed for the occasion by Nit.
Schuelcr was To- the effect that Alhn-
querquc should have % trade club
twice five hundred strqflg and that
This city SHOULD have 10000 people in
i9g0 This latter. in fact became the
Keynote and slogan OF the meeting
and b. to bc made the slogan of the
/ IaH...HV I'D 4s.....mr.. M tHLnHH..H.
The evening herald. [volume] (Albuquerque, New Mexico) 1914-1922, 1915-11-11

Don't use harsh physics T7o rcac-
tlon weakcuz the bowels. leads 10
chronic constipation Get IOuu'f
Regulets They operate easily Zoe at
all stores.
The Caldwell watchman. (Columbia, La.) 1885-1946, 1915-07-02
sAwDUsT TO PUT OUT FIRE
Probably Most Valuable Of Extinguish'
ers In Dealing With
Small Blaze.

We are not accustomed to regard
sawdust in the light Of a fire extin-
guisher. On the contrary, most OF
us look upon it as fuel for the flames
and would never dream of throwing
it upon a fire which we were anxious
to put out.
Nevertheless it is very valuable In
deed in certain fire emergencies, es-
pecially in cases where little volumes
of gasoline or other inflammable
liquids have become ignited. The
motorist in particular will be glad to
know that there is perhaps nothing
within reach more effective in such
cases. The principle upon which saw,
dust works is obvious. Combustion
ceases as soon as there is not enough
oxygen to support it. That is the rea'
son that one may extinguish a small
fire by simply covering it with a cloth
The sawdust, indeed, works precisely
In this manner. It's particles adhere
so closely together that they effect
ually blanket the burning body upon
which they are thrown, thus rsobbbe
the fire of the oxygen necessary fol
it's support.
The Caldwell watchman. (Columbia, La.) 1885-1946, 1915-07-02
STILL TURN OUT. GUNFLlNTS
Thousands Are Annually Exported
From England, Mostly to the
Tropical Countries.

Down in a Wall street office stocks
were being discussed, the conVersa'
ton turned on improved war appll'
ances and then someone said:
Eyes, but know man who is still
making and selling the old-fashioned
gunflint."
There was some comment on this,
and then the first speaker said that his
friend had large factory in England
for the making of gunfints and export
ed thousands of them every year.
"They are used in various tropical
countries where the natives still use
the old fintlock muskets," said the
speaker. Then there are several
countries where the British govern
ment sees to it that no modern arms
reach the hands of the natives. The
government permits the sale OF the
old fintlock for the killing of game,
but would at once confiscate any more
modern style of firearm, My friend
goes ahead year after year making the
old gunfints and finding good sale
for them, but l don't think that the
present war has caused any increase
in the output of his factory. wall
Street Journal.
The Caldwell watchman. (Columbia, La.) 1885-1946, 1915-07-02
Pope an Unimposing Genius.

Those who imagine there is some
necessary connection between literary
genius and inches will have to explain
away the case of Alexander Pope.
Pope was exactly four feet six inches
high. He was humpbacked and de-
formed. According to one of Lord OK
fords servants, he was 80 weak as
to stand in perpetual need of female
attendance; extremely sensible Of
cold, so that he wore a kind of fur
doublet under a skirt of very coarse,
warm linen, with fine sleeves. When
he rose he was invested in bodice
made of stiff canvas, being hardly
able to stand erect till 1t was laced,
and he then put on flannel waist
coat. One side was contracted. His
legs were so slender that he enlarged
their bulk with three pairs of stock.
ings, which were drawn on and off by
the maid; for he was not able to dress
or undress himself"
The Caldwell watchman. (Columbia, La.) 1885-1946, 1915-07-02
Tall Hats of the Past.

In spite of statements made late
ly to the contrary, tall hats were in
vented long before 1913. A Mr. loft
of Tottenham, who died in ITS, left
$50 to the governors of the Totem
ham free grammar school, the inter.
est of which was to be devoted to the
purchase of three tall hats as prizes
for the three best boys.
The hats used to be purchased from
halter in Bishopsgate street, named
Greenway, for 24s, but in 1911 he in
formed the governors that a duty OF
Is each had been imposed and the
cost raised to 27s. The duty was
again raised 2s each, and In 1918 to rs
Cd. The duty was afterward re-
pealed, but by that time the govern
ors were purchasing Bibles instead OF
hats for the boys.-London Mail.
The Caldwell watchman. (Columbia, La.) 1885-1946, 1915-07-02
RAISED FOR THEIR DOWN
Elder Ducks RisidIy Protected by Id"
Because of the Value OF
Their Product.

Tho down of the elder duck is more
highly esteemed and brings hlgher
nrice than any other down. In lceland
and the Vestmannaeyjar islands, where
the duck nests, it is rigidly protected
by law and by public sentiment.
These ducks make their nests OF
down from their own breasts. Iney
MUCK it out with their bills, and form
Il into a circular mound which has the
property of retaining heat to an ex-
traordinary degree. If this down De
removed, the duck supplies a second
and even third lot from the same
source.
The elder farms in Iceland are ire
ouently situated on little Islands on
the coast, covered with low hummocks'
To protect the brooding ducks from
the elements the Icelanders construct
small shelters of rough stones. on
these farms, it is said, the ducks BE-
come so tame that anyone with whom
they are familiar may handle them
without frightening them.
Separate buildings on the lcelandlc
elder farms are devoted to the clean
ing of the product. Down clings tena-
ciously to anything on which 1t IS
thrown, a circumstance that is utilized
in cleaning it. There are a NUMBER
of frames of oblong shape, and along
these numbers of strings are stretched
loosely. The down is cast on these
near one end, and a piece OF WOOD is
drawn rapidly backward and forward
over the other end. The down ciings
to the strings; but all impurities. such
as grass and seaweed, fall to the
ground.
The price of down at the farm Is
about two dollars and fifty cents a
pound.-Sunday Magazine.