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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1915-01-18
FOR CHEAPER
SCHOOL BOOKS
Resolution introduced in
House of Delegates to
That End.
WANT EARLY ACTION,
Superintendent of Public instruction
Believes Virginia is Paying More
Than Other States.

Richmond, Jan, 1S-That the
school book situation in Virginia
should be investigated is the sense Of
the House of Delegates on Saturday.
1t unanimously passed the resolu-
ton offered by Delegate Gum, of
Henrico, calling for an investigation.
T. an investigation is to be made
it should be begun and concluded be-
fore the extra session Of the General
Assembly is adjourned, according to
Il statement made by Superintendent
s;tearns of the State Department of
Public Instruction.
The committee fails to make an
carly report prices of books will re-
main high another year.
Superintendent Stearnes is Of opin-
ion that the investigation, if begun
Immediately, could be concluded with
ir two weeks or less. He has all the
necessary information at hand. In
deed, the members Of the investigat-
ing committee, he declared, could get
enough information from the re-
cords of his department in two days
to make complete report.
The State Superintendent further
says:
Il believe some of the publishers
have offered and are now offering
other States better terms, and con-
d!tions in the purchase Of textbooks
than have been granted by these
same publishers to Virginia. | believe
that a few changes in our statutes
would enable the State Board OF
Education to remedy these condl-
rions. The State Board of Education
last May appointed two committees
-.one to make general lnVestiga-
lion of the prices of text books; the
other to look into all apparent or al
]ered determinations against Virginia
The findings of these committees
were reported to the respective pub
fishers and they were given oppor-
tunity to make and explanations
deemed proper by them. The rephes
of these publishers were recently
nlaced in the hands of the Attorney
General, and it is expected that the
final reports of the two committees
and the legal opinion of the Attorney
General will be placed before the
State Board Of Education at Its next
meeting. 1t is but fair to add that
the foregoing statements DO not D!
any means apply to all the publishers
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1915-01-18

NO CENTRAL BOARD.
Loss of Liquor Licenses Problem For
Law Makers-various Theories to
Meet Deficit.

Richmond, JAM, 18-As the mem
hers of the Legislature now stand,
J tax reform by segregation fs as
sured. This segregation is not ex-
pected to be absolute. 1t will be par
t;al but there will be no central
board invested with the powers pro-
posed by the majority report OF the
Tax Commission.
For two days an unofficial poll has
been in progress in both branches OF
the General Assembly, and the result
of the poll shows an overwhelming
sentiment in favor of partial segrega-
tior as against the central commits
sion plan.
Nrany who viii vote for the partial
segregation plan say they would pre-
fer absolute segregation, but they
doubt if an abrupt change from the
present system to out and out segre-
g,tion would prove successful. They
believe that partial segregation Will
nrove an efficient step toward abso-
Lutte segregation, and that this abso'
,,,te condition may be realized in a
few years after partial segregation
becomes effective.
The problem which confronts the
/, r euislature is the best means OF
meeting the loss of the liquor tax.
Some would fill the empty place m
The treasury with the rolling stock
tax. but this has stirred up cons'ae'
rable opposition on the part of those
,yhose cities and countries now rely
mon this tax for a large part OF
their revenue.
4 tremendous fight is being made
on behalf of the proposed tax com
,o;ssiou and every argument is beng
n;sod TO win over its opponents. II
the Senate sentiment as between thf
two plans is not unevenly divided Du'
in the House the advocates OF tnF
commission plans: are Far in the MI
nority.
Delegate Hugh'White, o ROCK,
bridge, leader OF the opposltion, Is
working in harness with Speaker Cos
and Floor Leader Williams to BRING
about the passage Of segregatior
bill. -
There has been some criticism OF
those members who forced delay II
consideration of the tax plans by vol
ing to keep them in committee un'i'
next week. Some have said that TINS
was done with the hope that dri1'
toward Capitalization would set II
and that the permanent commlsiol
nIan would thus benefit from the de
lay.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1915-01-18
SHOOTS GIRL IN CHURCH.
tilted Youth Then Goes Home and
Shoots Himself. !.

Peoria, H., Jan. 1S.-A panic was
oorcea during services in the Church
of God last night, when Frederick
G. Erdman shot and probably fatally
wounded Miss Hattie Gauwitz, his
former sweetheart, and then killed
himself. :,
Erdman met the young woman "ni'e
on her way to church, and asked hel
TO take him back, but she refused
She entered the church, taking seat
near the front. Erdman, waiting un'
til the services started, opened a sloe
door, directly behind Miss Gauw1tz
and fired, shooting his victim in the
back.
The woman fell to the floor, while
the audience made rush for the
front door. Several persons are II
a serious condition from being tramp
led on.
Erdman, after the shooting, made
his way out on freight train to hi:
home in the south. end of the city
nearly 4 miles distant. Here he told
his relatives of his deed, went to hi
room. took poison, and then sho
himself. He died shortly after tn
police arrived.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1915-01-18
NEWS OF THE DAY

Details have just reached Ilflls
regarding frustrated plot at ie-
heran against the Russian, French
and Belgian diplomatic corps, m
tended to be effected on the Ensllsn
Christmas day opposite the British
legation. On Christmas eve Mahomer
Khan, owner of shop near the Brit
ish legation, was blown up by a
bomb. An inquiry established the
ex;stence of a Turki-Persian COM
mittee, organized by the Germans
and Turks, for the purpose OF inVoi-
vino Persia in war against Russia
and England.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1915-01-18
LOCAL BREVITIES

Advices have been received here OF
the death in st. Louis of J. Augustus
Creighton, a former resident Of this
city. Mr.. Creighton was a son Of the
late J. Carlin Creighton.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1915-01-18

William E. Andrews, auditor Of
the treasury department, delivered
the address before the mems meeting
at the Westminster Building yester-
day afternoon.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1915-01-18

In the corporation court today 4
final decree for divorce was granted
Effie May Siebert from her husband
Frank Seibert. on the ground of de-
scrtion.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1915-01-18

Alexandria Hive, No. 9, Order OF
Maccabees, will conduct class initia-
ton tonight at which time a score OF
novices will be initiated. Following
there will be a joint banquet with
the Ladies of the Maccahees at the
Westminster Building.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1915-01-18

General E. W. Bradford will make
the annual inspection Of Canton
Alexandria, No. l, Odd Fellows, on
the night of January 25th. The Cam
ton will meet Thursday night al
Odd Fellows Hall TO arrange for the
inspection.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1915-01-18

LOST-.A roll of octave music in
car from Washington arriving at
1:30 Friday evening. Please return.
to Christ Church Parish House.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1915-01-18

"There is little hope that the Lord
over will be able to save such a hell
hole as Baltimore!" shouted Billy
Sunday. the whirlwind evangelist,
who is conducting a ten weeks cam
paign in Philadelphia, at the climax
of one of his most sensational SER
mons in the tabernacle last night.
seyenty-fve thousand persons at
tended the morning, afternoon and
night services. The conversions reach
ed 1884 men, women, boys and girls,
making a total of over 5000 within
two weeks.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1915-01-18

It now transpires that Prince Won
Buelow's mission to Rome as AmoaS-
sador from Berlin is one OF supreme
Importance. His active work en-
braces not only that for the German
embassy accredited to the Qulrinal,
but also that for the Prusslan and
Bavarian legations accredited to the
Vatican. Germany seems to be pre-
pairing for a supreme effort next
sprine. when all her reserves will
be under arms. Meanwhile, 1t has
been arranged that the direction OF
the military operations on all fronts
shall be assumed by German officers
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1915-01-18

In the Corporation Court today
Ida Hicks instituted q suit for di-
vorce from Ulee Hicks on the ground
of desertion.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1915-01-18

Lieut.. General Anatole Mikhailo-
witch Stoessel, the Russian defender
of Port Arthur, is dead. He had been
affected with paralysis for about six
months.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1915-01-18

Provisional President Eulaio Guti-
errez has been superseded as head of
the Mexican convention government
by Gen. Rogue Gnzales Cara, pre-
siding officer of the convention which
last night elected him provisional
! president to serve until an election
shall be held and a president duly
selected by ballot. Gen. Cara is
Villa adherent Gen. Cara proclaim
ed martial law as his first official
act, and the convention was stimuli
taneously proclaimed as the supreme
governing body, to remain in con-
troll until a new executive shall be
selected by ballot. Gen. CARA is a
with the Legislative and judicial
heads.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1915-01-18

For the best oysters go to the Horel
Rammel.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1915-01-18

Go to the Hotel Ramel for the best
fried oysters.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1915-01-18
SPECIALITY IN OYSTERS

Having secured the service of one
of the best oyster Cooks in the coun-
try we are now prepared to deliver
fried oysters to any part of the
city up to o'clock at night.
Our single and double fried oysters
have no superior.
THE CRYSTAL CAFE
:. 126 South Royal st.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1915-01-18

The following report has been re-
ceived at Petrograd from Tiflis:
"The army of the Caucasus has COW
cred its flags with glory by a fresh
heroic exploit, having completely an
initiated the Eleventh Turkish Corps.
with the exception of several in
significant elements, which are flee
ing in disorder. We have captured
all the artillery of this corps. In
one direction, where we were pur-
suing the defeated Turkish troops,
we took more than 5000 prisoners,
IA cannon, an enormous quantity CT
supplies and nearly 10000 head Of
cattle"
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1915-01-18

The Rev. DR.. Adolf Guttmacher,
one of the best known rabbis in
America, and one of the most popular
ministers in Baltimore, was stricken
suddenly with heart failure at 5:5o
o'clock yesterday evening while in
the toilet of a coach of the Penn
sylvania Limited train just east OF
Huntingdon, Pa, and soon expired.
He was born in Germany in 1861.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1915-01-18

Mrs. Phyllis Brooks, of CharlotteS-
Vile, Va, who sailed last week for
London to visit her sister, Mrs. Will
liam Waldorf Astor, whom she Will
assist in nursing wounded English
soldiers, was granted limited d.
vorce from her husband, Reginald
Brooks, less than three weeks ago
Mrs. Brooks has. spent much of hel
time in the past year or two at the
old Langhorne home, "Mirador," neal
Greenwood, Albemarle county, which
estate she purchased several years
ago from her father, Col. Chiswell D
Langhorne.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1915-01-18

The promoters in Japan in what
has been called the volunteer move
ment have issued manifesto in
which they announced their inten-
lion of dispatching an army corps to
Europe. To this end they are ap-
pealing to both japanese and forelg-
ners for funds. The manifesto says
that as Lafayette helped the United
States and Galibaldi helped France
so the Japanese wish to assist the
allies, Great Britain, Russia, and
France, to terminate the misery OF
war ;ahd restore peace to the world.
The capture of two towns from
the Russians in Persia and rapid ad-
vance by Turkish troops toward the
Suez Canal were announced in an
official statement issued in Constan-
tinople. The forces number 10000
men. Their artillery includes many
guns of the most modern type be-
lieved to have been sent to Turkey
from Germany.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1915-01-18

Queen Victoria Of Spain has con
tracted scarlet fever and is under the
care of the court physician.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-12-22
BLUFF RESIDENTS
TO HOLD BANQUET

At meeting Of the Southeast Bluff
Improvement association last evening
steps were taken toward securing an
extension of Twenty-seventh street car
line. Moline. TO Colona avenue 4 com
mittee was named to take up matters
with like committee which will be
appointed by the Colona Avenue asso-
citation. After deciding on a definite
course Of action, the representatives
Of the two organizations for civic bet
terment viii take up the matter with
officials Of the Tri-City Railway com
pany.
Members of the association also dis
cussed a proposition for securing a
new school on the southeast bluff and
went on record as in favor Of the new
building. Present conditions are un-
satisfactory.
Upon motion of W. E. Freeland a
committee was appointed 10 arrange
for banquet, to be held in the near
future. The club will be conducted on
a plan similar to that Of the Moline
Bluff Mems club, which meets in the
Second Congregational church.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-12-22
SKAT CLUB FORMED
BY ELKS OF MOLIN [,

Moline Elks have organized a skat
club to be known as the Moline Elks'
Skat club Notices were mailed last
week to members of the EIks who are
interested in the game for a tourna-
ment al the Moline clubrooms last eve
ming
Adolph Oppenheimer was elected
president and George Ramsey score
tary-treasurer. Annual dues were
fixed at so cents Sixty hands were
played last night and the prize win
ners were:
First. highest number of games
won-John Dagner.
Second, highest number of points.
Third. highest solo played, club
without four-Byron Washburn.
Fourth, highest tourned, hearts with
ont four-George Ebeling.
Fifth, highest play, frand with four
Frank Schrader.
The next tournament will be held
the fourth Wednesday in January and
thereafter every fourth Wednesday Of
the month.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-12-22
MOLINE STORE IS
ROBBED OF STOCK
Merchandise Valued at 500 Taken
from Hardware Company-S
ton hey Used.

Burglars last night broke into the
Moline Hardware company's store on
Fifteenth street and Sixth avenue and
got away with plumber valued at $500
A skeleton or pass key is believed to
have been used to effect an entrance,
as the key that had been on the inside
OF rear door was missing this morn
ing.
The burglary marked the second at
tempt Within two weeks to enter the
store. The first attempt, made two
weeks ago, was unsuccessful At that
time a jimmy was used and although
the lock was badly damned the thieves
failed to get in.
Articles taken last night were rs
knives, valued at 81 a piece, seven or
eight Ingersol watches and SO in
cash.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-12-22
FOG CAUSES AUTO
CRASH AT CORNER
Black Hawk Laundry Delivery Truck
and Jithus Collide at Fifteenth
and Fourth.
II ONLY COLLISION REPORTED
Heavy Cloud Bank Hangs over City
and Are Lights Are Not Dis
fiHgnishable.
Il ONLY COLLISION REPORTED

Only one accident today was reported
to the police as a result of one of the
densest fogs in the history of Rock
Island, which hung over the city dur
ing the night and early today.
A light auto delivery truck in the
service of the Black Hawk laundry,
1919 Second avenue, was struck By a
jitbus at the corner Of Fourth avenue
and Fifteenth street, at o'clock this
morning. The delivery car was badly
damaged, but the driver, Floyd Thorpe,
was not injured, The damage to the
auto delivery is figured at about $40.
II was expected that the driver of
the delivery truck would today swear
out a warrant for NJ ]. Brien. owner
OF the jitbus, which operates between
Rock Island and Moline. Thorpe told
the police that he was driving slowly
north OF Fifteenth street and that Brien
was travelling east on Fourth avenue
at high rate Of speed.
Traffic Moves Slowly.
The fog became dense about $50
o'clock last night and an hour later
street are lights were not distinguish
able one-half block away. Headlights
on street cars and automobiles were
practically useless for throwing light
ahead for the benefit of the drivers
and the only advantage they gave was
a warning to drivers of other cars. All
traffic in the city moved slowly,
No case of burglary or highway
robbery was reported to the police, al
though the fog afforded crooks an op-
portunity to work unseen.
J. NJ. Sherier, local government
weather observer, said today that the
fog is recorded as dense He declar-
ed that there is no method of meas
uring the comparative density of a fog
and that the government distinguishes
only between light" and dense" He
stated that a fog that makes objects
obscure 1000 feet or less distant is re
corded as dense"
Mr.. Sherier also said that fogs are
common during the winter and are
caused by sudden changes in the tenn
perature which bring about the CON
densation of moisture in the air.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-12-22
MRS. KAHLKE STILL
BELFAST OF INJURY

Although the condition of Mrs John
J. Kahlke, POI Fourth avenue. who
was injured in fall at her home Sun
day, remains unchanged. the attend
ing physician is holding out hopes for
her ultimate recovery. Mrs kahlke
sustained a fracture of the hip bone
and socket For a time it was feared
that she would become cripple for
life. In 1912 her husband sustained a
similar injury in a fall and he has
been belfast ever since. Her son
Charles. who is well known surgeon
of Chicago. was called home Sunday,
and is looking after her casa.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-12-22
taken TO the police station and kept

taken 20 the police station and kept
there until called for by parents.
Danger OF children being seriously
injured If coasting is permitted
prompted the commissioner to prohib-
ii the sport upon the streets of the
city.
Riddles Of Moline may find some
comfort, however. in the fact that they
will be permitted to coast in the parks.
At Prospect park there is good hill
that leads down to the lake, which is
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-12-22
COURT HOUSE NEWS

Suit for divorce was filed in circuit
court this morning by Mrs. Nellie Laf-
ferty Of this city against her husband,
Clarence Laderty. Drunkenness is al
! legged. Mrs. Lafferty seeks her maiden
name, Nellie Foster R. R. Reynolds
is the attorney.
Henry klehm, Moline, was adjudg-
ed in contempt of circuit court this
morning by Judge W. T. Church and
was fined s25 and costs to stand COM
mitted until fine Is paid. not to exceed
six months. Mr.. Kiehm filed bond for
appeal othe appellate court Action
is the outgrowth of the alleged refusal
of Mr.. klehm 10 appear before Miss
Elvira Sundherg, Moline, appointed by
the superior court Of Cook county in
the case of a Moline bank VS.. Mr..
klehm and others, which is pending
there with books and records and give
testimony.
City National bank of Clinton. Iowa,
brought suit for 81 500 this morning
in circuit court against Daniel Hayes
and Daniel HAYES. Jr., doing business
under the firm name OF Hayes L
Hayes. Defendants endorsed a note.
which the maker failed to pay and
suit IS brought to force collection.
Searie & Marshall are the attorneys.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-12-22
FINE MOVIE PIPE
ORGAN DEDICATED
Hpantifui $4,000 instrument at SpeB-
Ger Square Theatre Is Sharn
is the Public.
RECTAL Is GREATLY ENJOYED
Frederick f. Rowley, st. Joseph, No..
Delights with His Program
OF Selections.

rare musical treat was given pa
irons Of the Spencer Square theatre
last evening ON the occasion Of the
formal dedication Of the sis. 900 pine
organ, which has been installed by the
Benuett Organ company of this city.
Frederick F Rowley, St, Joseph. Mo.
who is one Of the most talented must
clans playing for the movies TO-DAY,
was heard in special recital.
Nr Ro~ley gave prelude and inter
Jude selections during the evening,
uBica were greatly enjoyed. He is a
thorough master bf the difficult in
n-umaut and with the greatest ease
ana tn q manner which stamped him
rs all artist Of exceptional calibre he
rendered a program Of classical num-
bers
I'M ST. Joseph, where this talented
YOUNG man presides at the organ in
one VI the largest motion picture
houses n the west, he is a prime ia
yorife and many who heard him here
lssl evening are looking forward to
another opportunity Of listening to his
wonderful music tonight.
Not only did Mr. Rowley demonstrate
his ability in recital. but also in ac-
compsnying the pictures. He was
quick O catch a sympathetic UNDER
standing Of the scene portrayed and
with just the right degree Of feeling
he would interpret the work of the ST
lent actors.
ARDEN in Vagab0nd.
The picture itself. The Beloved
vagaboud" featuring Edwin Ar
den in what is claimed to be the
first sIx-feel American drama in color
was a masterpiece and augmented by
tine mejodIous music which Mr. Row
ley produced from the magnificent in
s'rameot patrons were royalty enter
tanned
Many who had not visited the Spen-
Ger Square before did last evening anc
ware agreeably surprised at the beau
dlu. theatre, which seems so complete
in every detail.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-12-22
COASTING rs BARRED
ON MOLINE STREETS

Commissioner A. e. Stouffer Of the
Moline department of health and safe
ty announced today that no coasting
will be allowed on streets this year.
The Official has given orders TO the
police department to warn all chill
dren and to make the second offense
the basis for either an arrest or the
temporary confIseation OF sleds. to be
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-12-22
Beautiful Cut Glass.

a fine piece OF cut glass MAKES
a handsome gift. You will surely
find what you have in mind here,
and the price will suit your purse,
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-12-22

are made Booth had knowledge of
seamanship acquired as a midshipman,
was an expert printer, had studied law
ana medicine, was an acute theologfar
and spoke eight languages luently, be-
sides being the greatest actor who
ever spoke the English language. -
Exchange
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-12-22

theatrical man, in an appreciation
Of Iuu.us Bruins Booth, declares that
intellectually he stood above any ac-
for of his own or any other time" In
justification of this praise these claims
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-12-22

plenty long enough for the little ones
Complaint after complaint was teIe-
pnoned to the police station this morn
ing in regard to coasting. Most of
THESE came from the west end. espe-
ciaiiy from Sixth. Seventh and Eighth
streets.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-12-22
Glass.

Glass was made in Egypt 5000 B G
transparent glass was first manufac-
tured 7I9 B. c,
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-12-22
Sterling Silver

Sterling silver powder boxes, en-
graved, So up,
Sterling silver, enameled, S3.75
up.
Sterling silver coin purses, So
up.
Sterling silver mesh bags,
S12.b0 up.
Sterling silver nut bowls, $3.50
to $25.
Sterling salad dressing sets,
S25 up