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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1915-10-29
Johnston Green Elected Grand
Generaissimo, and Chester
A. Gwinn Grand warder

! Johnston Green, of this city, as
sistant cashier of the First National
Bank, was elected last night by the
grand commandery Of Knights Temp
Ter of Virginia, at the annual con-
clave held in Richmond, to the posi-
ton of grand generalissimo, the sec
end highest office in the grand COM
mandery.
Chester A. Gwinn, of this city, was
elected grand warder, which places
him in line of promotion. HIS election
was the only new office filed all OIL
the other officers being advanced 10
the next highest Office above the one
they formally held.
The members of Old Dominion
Commandery No. II, of this city, who
have been attending the sessions OF
the grand commandery are expected
to return home tomorrow
This was the ninety-third annual
concIave of the Grand Commandery,
It met in Masonic Temple yesterday
morning at 10 o'clock, remaining IL
session all day, except for the time
taken for luncheon.
Eleven of the past grand conf
manders were present, and Robert r.
Taylor, grand commander, presided
during the deliberations of the body
and all the other grand officers were
present. George ". Kendriek past
grand commander, of Pennsylvania,
was the representative of the acting
grand master of the grand encamp-
ment of the United States, was pres
emit and installed the newly elected of.
ticers as follows:
J. T. Houck, Harrisonburg, grand
commander.
VIM. Lee Davis, Portsmouth, dep
uty grand commander.
J. Johnston Green, Alexandria, grand
generalissimo.
DR.. r. P. Carr. Norton, grand cap
tain general.
D. C. Kennedy, Richmond, grand
senior warden.
Geo. C. Cabell, Norfolk, grand jun
ior warden.
Geo. w. Poe, Richmond, grand
treasurer.
James B. Blanks, Petersburg, grand
recorder.
Rev. ]. Cleveland Hall, Danville.
grand pre!ate.
Stanley W. Martin, Lynchburg,
grand standard bearer.
VIM. NJ. Oakley, Aynchburg, grand
sword bearer;
Chester a Gwinn, Alexandria,
grand warder.
James A. Pamplin, grand captain
of the guard.
The grand commander announced
the appointment of the following
standing committees: On reports Of
officers, VIM. B. McChesney. James E.
and F. D. Hotchkiss; or
finance, Jos. V. Bidgood, Sol Cutchins,
J. II. Price; on dispensations, char
tiers and bylaws, D. c. Kennedy. ".
w. Field A. A. Eskridge; on griev-
ances, Jas. L. Beck, Walter German,
A. l.. Evans; on fraternal relations.
J. G. HanSins, james B. Blanks, r.
+. Taylor; on refreshmens L. T..
Christian. Z. c. Walthall, ". NJ. VIII
liams.
The report of the grand recorder
showed the largest increase in mem
bership for the past six years. 4
past grand commanders jewel was
presented to retiring Grand COM
mander Taylor, by Geo. w. kendrick.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1915-10-29

Mrs. Mary c. Deakins, 73 years old
wife OF J. R. H. Deakins, who died
yesterday afternoon at her home
1890 Prince street, will be buried to-
morrow afternoon at $3.50 o'clock
Services will be conducted by the Rev.
w. J. Morton, rector of Christ Epis-
copal Church.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1915-10-29
SOCIAL AND PERSONAL
Interesting News Notes About People
Of acknowledgements
In Society.

Mr. John Parker, former resident
of this city, but who for some time
has been living at Staunton, IS on a
visit to this city.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1915-10-29

Funeral services for Mrs. Barner
T. Young, who died early yesterday
morning will be held Sunday after
noon at 9 o'clock from St. Mary's
Catholic Church.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1915-10-29

FOR RENT-G room house and bath,
new range, hot water and gas, 319
S. Columbus Street. $14 90, water
included. Apply 40S Prince st.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1915-10-29

W. W. Smith, jr., formerly OF this
citv but now prominent attorney
of Louisa, Va, is visiting his brother
Howard W. Smith.
Iron County news. [volume] (Hurley, Wis.) 1913-1950, 1915-07-03

Manager Patrick Moran of the Phil
adelphia Nationals. regardless OF the
standing of his team at the finish of
the present season. has achieved a
reputation as a leader.
With a seemingly mediocre organiza-
ton that previous to the opening of
the league season was destined by
critics and expert writer's to furnish a
sorry exhibition for the National cir
cult fans, the team has proved the SEN
sation of the new baseball year. SEN
stations of this sort in baseball are per-
haps in a measure largely accountable
for its gripping interest.
Moran now parades a team accred-
tied by critics as having the best pitch
er in Grover Cleveland Alexander, In
the National league. the best defensive
infeld that has represented the Phil.
lies in years, one of the greatest first
basemen in Luderus, and in Cactus
Crayath the most dangerous hitter in
Iron County news. [volume] (Hurley, Wis.) 1913-1950, 1915-07-03

quisitive, tantalized. Finally he sat
down beside her on the couch under
the window, stretched out his hand,
obtained hers without much trouble.
and felt OF it softly. She stared at
him excitedly.
You know, Rena, the reason why
haven't been to see you, don't your"
oh, some other woman. I'm sure"
No; just didn't dare. l hadn't the
courage"
She drew her hand away, but per
mitted it to be recaptured with ease.
You must know what I've been think
ing. he went on. You must have
seen it in my eyes,
Why, your eyes ,ook all right, Mr.
Bonistelle. l haven't any idea what
you're talking about" She was a
forty-year-old baby, now.
Il wish l could see some of it in
your eyes, Renal"
What in the world? See what?"
I've admired you ever since 1 first
saw you. Renal" He plunged in. now,
over his head. He shut his eyes for
the jump, TO give 1t intensity. u
can't get you out of my mind-I-I-
love you, Rena, didn't you know that?"
She moved away, as if a bit alarmed,
and withdrew her hand why, Mr.
Bon-Hall, l had no idea you thought
of me in that way. It's absurd. You
haven't known me but few weeks"
"Oh, I've known you long enough.
I've been desperate about it" Hall
began almost to mean It, "Rena,
you're the only woman l ever loved!"
Hall, she paused and gave him
long languishing look. why, / can't
Iron County news. [volume] (Hurley, Wis.) 1913-1950, 1915-07-03

the pinch in the whole Tener circuit
The old axiom that the race is not
always to the swift" still applies. Just
a year ago the Pittsburgh Pirates were
the sensation of the National league.
having won fifteen of the first seven
teen games played, the Boston Braves
trailing far behind, with three victor
les in thirteen games. Six months
later. however. the Braves had been
returned not only the league pennant
winners, but the worlds champions.
and the erstwhile league-leading
Pirates had finished one of their most
disastrous seasons in seventh place
not far removed from Cincinnati, the
cellar champions
Regardless of the standing of the
Phillies next October Manager Mo
ran. in his first year in that role,
has arrived and is deserving of the
fulsome praise he is receiving for the
rejuvenation.
Iron County news. [volume] (Hurley, Wis.) 1913-1950, 1915-07-03

toe rice. How's that? Won't that be
great? Flodie Fisher, you've saved
my life!"
he grabbed her and whirled her
round In crazy waltz. till she broke
sway in anguish. "Oh, Mr.. Boni-
s'e''e' she began. "I'u just have to
Wv you. / can't bear it"
al that moment there was a sound
" .qe hall door opening.
What is it?@ Hall said. Anything
can DO for you? Want to be a brides
maid, or what?"
tlodie turned. looked. and saw. ooh,
so'ning - She put her hand to her
aesd' as if it were aching. There
s s1, Is, now!" she sighed. Mrs. Roy
Eood! Tell her I'll be ready in just
1lIaute!" Hall rushed into the dark
IN % load his plate-holders.
-, 'ooie went YEARLY into the office
s I,.u curt Good morning. Mrs. Roy
s ~-'oa and made a brave attempt to
Iron County news. [volume] (Hurley, Wis.) 1913-1950, 1915-07-03
CHAPTER II-continued.

FIDDLE tried to speak, hesitated,
couldn't. think So" she finally
got out. Then, timidly: Yes, I'm
sure she would"
BY jove, I'll try it," he exclaimed.
who is she?"
FIodie almost broke down. She
erept up to him timidly. "Why-why,
you know, Mr.. Bonistelle, don't you?
why, you must know! It's some
one"-she stopped and swallowed
someone you see-very often" She
couldn't look him in the face, but
stood waiting fearfully, trembling
Lord, if l could do it," Hall went
on to himself. -Four millions! Be-
fore midnight" He paused, gazing at
a corner Of the ceiling. ooh, by jove!"
he exclaimed suddely, 81 know nowi
You mean Rena Royalton! Why, I
never thought of her. before! OF
course. Yes, that's a fact! She did
call me Hall, the last time 1 saw her,
didn't she?" He turned to Flodie.
Sec here, Flodie, you're clever-how
the deuce did you known"
Flodie clutched at her heart and bit
her lip to keep back the tears. He put
it to her direct lis it Mrs. Royalton,
Fiodie?"
Flodie's smile was a triumph; it had
IN it dozen different meanings, it
was wonderful in it's beautiful renun-
citation; but it took a full minute for
her to control herself, and, meanwhile,
she busted herself with the tray.
Yes" she managed to say finally,
and choking, she walked rapidly back
into the Office.
Hall stood and thought it over. He
took out his watch and looked at it
snxiously. 1t was already ten o'clock.
Once he shook his head. 1t was too
outrageous; then the humor of the af-
fair seized him and he laughed harsh
ly, aloud
Flodie's white face appeared in the
doorway. What is it?" she cried.
I've got it," he shouted. well have
the wedding tonight The guests are
invited already, and they can't get at
Iron County news. [volume] (Hurley, Wis.) 1913-1950, 1915-07-03
Laraest Bose 9 Inches

r. s. Hardie Baugh, Z rose enthusi-
asst of Ontario, Cal, is displaying a
bloom of the William Shean variety
which measures six inches In dame
ter and nearly nineteen inches In cir
cumference. The rose is perfectly
formed and fragrant. Mr. Baugh de-
clares that a fertilizer of rotted pots-
to parings was responsible for the
mammoth blossom. In color It II OF
a delicate shade Of pink.
Iron County news. [volume] (Hurley, Wis.) 1913-1950, 1915-07-03
DIAMOND
NOTES

Line you never see: Slated for
Cobb in the ninth inning.
The fine work of the Cardinals has
enthused the fans of st. Louis.
Just at present the Dodgers are do
Manager Tinker is beginning to
doubt If he really has a reversible out
field.
George label has fast side arm
curve ball that he uses only in a
pinch.
is to become manager Of the Boston
Red Sox
Johnny Evers has bought some
York league.
Emil HUM, now the first baseman
Of the Newark Feds, is called Hun
ME- for a nickname.
Cy Falkenberg pitched his first game
against Eddie Plank since the two
were rivals in the American league.
Cy won, 4 to 3
he L.n Ia 4 frsh fs4sF
fers a slump the manager Is fired.
and right away they begin to win.
Other teams might copy.
schang, Sweeney, Schalk and other
catchers are blocking players OF the
fearful risk every time they do it.
Manager Griffith Of the Washington
club threatens a wholesale shakeup
in his team II the Senators don't
face about and show Improvement.
Iron County news. [volume] (Hurley, Wis.) 1913-1950, 1915-07-03

believe it! When did you first dis
cover that you loved me, Hall?" she
cooed, drawing nearer.
This stopped him for a moment
Why since-since-the second time,
l think it was"
you think it was You mean that
time you came to dinner? Why
thought you we're much more inter
ested in Carolyn Dallys!"
Don't you believe me- Rena? I tell
you, cant stand it any longer. I've
simply got to have you. Don't say no
yet-just listen Give me some en-.
couragement, Rena just a Bit"
She looked at him with immense
delight. you poor boy" Softly she
patted his hand
Then you do like me a little,
Rena?" He seized her hand firmly.
Rena was pleased and happy, radi-
ant. ITO think that you're in love with
just poor little me-"
Then you will say yes-and make
me the happiest man in the world
the richest man in the"
Mrs. Royalton would squeeze every
precious drop out of the orange do
you really love me so much?"
"Oh, do |! Why. Rena, l simply
cant watt want to marry you i'm
mediately-as soon as possible-today.
even"
Rena rose. "Oh, that's impossible!"
Her voice lost its JUNCTION and became
Immediately matter-of-fact. Don't be
silly. Hall. Why, l haven't said yes
yet. must have time to think 1t
over"
"Time?" Halls face dropped.
Il want to be sure, this time." She
shook her head in swift retrospection.
Don't torture me. Rena! You know
how l must suffer. Think Of my being
deprived of the opportunity Of"
"Of WHAT" Again her cowlike gaze
disconnected him.
ooh, of everything-of you-of hap
piness-oE of-you know" He looked
at her helplessly She still smiled,
proud Of his ardor Something In her
pleased eyes encouraged him. and he
put his arm about her shoulder, tried
to draw her closer, had his lips ready
for the kiss, when she sprang up.
CTO BE CONTINUED
Iron County news. [volume] (Hurley, Wis.) 1913-1950, 1915-07-03
CLOSE RACE CERTAIN
Season in Major Leagues Prom
iSeS to Be Successful One.
Session Braves Are Sure to Put Up
Bold Front in National League
Boston Red Sex Touted as
Winners in American.

Contrary to winter expectation the
baseball season in the major leagues
aow promises TO be a very successful
one. A great many critics during the
Off season were full of fearful predic-
tons that baseball was going into 4
state Of desuetude and that public in
terest was rapidly waning. 1t is now
believed this may have been wrong
diagnosis, for there is more than the
average enthusiasm shown. and
the sport is evidently in for a big
year. The Feds have made practically
no inroads on the clubs of organized
ball and the strong teams are intact
and capable of putting up a hard bat
tie for the flags in the two big
leagues. The race in each of the ma
jors promises to be exceptionally close.
which will add to the interest.
The fight for the pennant in the Ma
tional league should be a good one,
with the Boston Braves. present
worlds champions, as the natural
favorites The Braves have been
slightly strengthened by the ad-
dition of Sherwood Magee in the out
field and are very sure to put up q
bold front in their effort to make 1t
two straight championships They do
not. however. appear to outclass the
field to any great extent The Giants
seem to be the next best, with the st.
Louis Cardinals having quite chance
to come through. These three clubs
look to be the best in the league at
the getaway But baseball is full of
surprises, as the Braves concIusively
proved in 1914. and some dark horse
is likely to crop up and set the dope
all awry
The American league is likely to
have much closer race than usual.
owing to the breakup OF the Ath-
letics. who are no longer considered
to have a walk-over. though Connie
Mack is pretty sure to have his club
right in the fight all the way.
The Boston Red Sox are touted as
the most likely winners of the flag.
They look very good and should have
+" AAC CuduCS- MUST OL the GJFeu2tn
OF the American league seems to lie in
the East this season, with the Ath-
letics Boston and Washington as the
disappearing outfits. Detroit is too
weak in the box to make much of a
showing, and it is hardly likely that
the Chicago White Sox will develop
the, steadiness to cut in strongly for
the highest honors, while both Cleve-
land and the Browns lack the class
Conditions in the minor leagues are
improving very rapidly. The minors
were badly injured by the Feds last
year, but that stage is about over,
aud there is sure to be a big revival
of interest in the smaller leagues be.
fore long
All leagues are cutting down on the
number of players to be carried, which
works hardships on many performers.
but which was only a natural result
OF the activities of the Feds. During
the year it is expected that the condi.
lions will settle down to their former
substantial basis. and the season is
bound to be a great ir provement on
that of 1914.
Iron County news. [volume] (Hurley, Wis.) 1913-1950, 1915-07-03
TWIRLER'S HARD LUCK STORY
Clinton Rogge Of Pittsburgh FederaIs
Famed Four Men in One inning
and All Scored.

Clinton Rogge. a new twirler with
the Pittsburgh Feds, lays claim to the
distinction of being the only pitcher
who struck out four men in one in
ming and saw every one of the four
score a run.
1t happened in a college game in
Michigan. Rogge is a big chap. with
a world of speed. The varsity catcher
was 1l5-pound mite and couldn't hold
Rogge, who struck out three men in a
row. Every one went to first when
Iron County news. [volume] (Hurley, Wis.) 1913-1950, 1915-07-03
CHAPTER III.

a. "a hoyalton was plunp and fam.
~. az handsome. II one didn't mind
A.. - pop eyes, which we're brown and
ve-'' She was a sleek and glossy
stvI -,'u dressed in the extreme OF
o. - APPARENTLY quite assured Qf her
AM '1@rms. Her motions were pleas
So, sioW-she moved about with a
49, FWanlike carriage. Her vocal
s,1 zoo. were slow and smooth /;
Vi SOFT Of sentimental JUNCTION.
Iron County news. [volume] (Hurley, Wis.) 1913-1950, 1915-07-03

the catcher failed to clutch the third
strike With the bases loaded. Royce
struck out the fourth batter and the
man on third came home with the first
tally, while the famed batter raced
TO first in safety.
An error and a hit followed, and the
three other strike-out victims who had
gained the bases through the inability
Of the catcher to hold Royce. scooted
home with the runs that won tho
game.
Iron County news. [volume] (Hurley, Wis.) 1913-1950, 1915-07-03
He's Only a Volunteer.

Where do We find the most miser.
able of menl" exclaimed the exhorter
fervently
You don't have TO find him" re-
sponded the man in the fourth row,
center. he hunts you up AIT tells yoY
al about Il"
Iron County news. [volume] (Hurley, Wis.) 1913-1950, 1915-07-03
stu Some Ivory.

In the Yankee-Red Sox game OF
April 20 the laundering Of Chef Thorn
as. coaching for the Red Sox. spoiled
a Boston rally and chance to win
the game. Thomas stopped McNally
as he ran into third base and the runner
was called out for coscher's ipterfer-
ence. One might ask why players who
do not know the rules are sent out to
coach
Iron County news. [volume] (Hurley, Wis.) 1913-1950, 1915-07-03
SYNOPSIS.

v,n Ronistelle, artist-phctographe
,-srares for the days work in his studio
~ Is reminded by FIDDLE Fisher, his as
sIstant, Of a party he is to give, In the
bnsiness is in bad financial shape. Mr.
Soremus attorney and justice of the
1aace calls and informs Hall that his
k,nrle Johns will has left him S. 100000 on
sondition that he marry before his TWEEN
ty.eirhth birthday, which begins at mid
-tgbf that night.
Iron County news. [volume] (Hurley, Wis.) 1913-1950, 1915-07-03

Brainerd is the fastest man on the
New York team. not even excepting
George Burns. who is a corking base
runner. The young first baseman looks
ike a very promising performer He
Is a second sacker by trade, but Is
picking up the points Of first-base play
very rapidly. He seems to be quite a
find.
Iron County news. [volume] (Hurley, Wis.) 1913-1950, 1915-07-03
TIRED OF PLAYING ON BENCH
Armando Marsans Wants to Play With
st. Louis Cardinals Until Court
Ruling Is Handed Down.

Armando Marsans is tired of
the bench and has asked to be allowed
to play somewhere. He is said to have
requested that he be permitted to play
with the Cardinals until a court ruling
Iron County news. [volume] (Hurley, Wis.) 1913-1950, 1915-07-03
Release Younn Ra.t.ru.

Manager Jennings let out a young
battery in Pitcher 5mithson and Catch.
sr Peters, both TO be returned at the
end OF the season. Peters went TO
Chattanooga and Smithson to scran-
t9a.
Iron County news. [volume] (Hurley, Wis.) 1913-1950, 1915-07-03

is handed down. He will then 20 where
the court DEGREES. The Cuban's toll
at present consists Of an hours prac-
tice every day at the Terriers park.
Iron County news. [volume] (Hurley, Wis.) 1913-1950, 1915-07-03
Depends on Veterans

Although Herzog has had seven
pitchers on his STAFF all season, the
heavy work has been done by Dale.
Benton and Ames
Iron County news. [volume] (Hurley, Wis.) 1913-1950, 1915-07-03

Eastern critics said the Cubs did
not look bit stronger this year than
.he? did last. before they had chance
IT, watch them perform Now they
agree that they are a very much I'm
proved lot Of players.
The star-independent. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1904-1917, 1915-02-10
They. M. c. A. STAR COURSE
Will Open Next Friday Evening With
Miss Lucille Landers as the
Attraction

The opening attraction in the Young
Men IS Christian Association Star
Course will be Miss Lucille Landers, of
Boston, graduate of the Leland t.
Powers School of Oratory, in program
which will include dramatic readings
and folk songs. This will be Miss Lam
der s first appearance in this city. She
comes highly recommended, and is said
to be one of the most talented, young
women graduated from this noted school
in a number of years. She is young,
gifted and beautiful, and her program
will be par excellence. She comes to
Fahnestock Hall Friday evening, Feb
ruary IL. Doors will open at 7.30,
and the program will begin promptly at
SIS. -
Course tickets for the three enter
tainments are selling rapidly. Those
that remain may be purchased at the
Association Building. Single admission
tickets will be sold on the evenings of
the entertainments at the box Office
Everything now points to the fact that
this wall be one of the most successful
Star Courses held under local auspices
in many years.
Miss Lanklers will be followed Friday
evening, February 10, by Mr.. Ambrose
Jeffries, of New York, the we'll known
magician. The closing number will be
Miss Lillian Layton Lamson, of New
York, the great character impersonator,
in a charming play.-Adv.
The star-independent. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1904-1917, 1915-02-10
A Special Purchase Brings Great
Savings In Curtain Materials

terday afternoon that taking of deposi
tions would be continued to-day for the
contestant, but Attorney Jere s. Black
for Beales, said that he is not prepared
to say whether or not his side will be
represented. He claims there was nc
personal service of notice of the Wed
nesday hearing five days in advance
of it and that this is required by the
contest law.
1t is said that the papers were left
in Mr.. Blacks Office while he was alb
sent from the city and were not for.
warded to Mr.. Beales. Attorney Ruby
holds that the fact that the service was
made in the Office of counsel for the
contestee is sufficient.
Witnesses, Republicans and Demo.
Gratis, from the Second precinct of the
Sixth and Ninth wards of York, were
heard yesterday. The testimony was de.
void of sensation and revealed no ir.
regularities at these polls last Novem.
ber.
Samuel Bush, Democratic Judge in
the Second precinct of the Sixth ward
testified that he had received a letter
from J. Thurman Atkins, Democratic
county chairman, asking him to keep a
list of those who received assistance in
voting. Bush said he knew such action
would be contrary to law, and DESTROY.
ed the letter and did not prepare the
list
The star-independent. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1904-1917, 1915-02-10
WANTS TABERNACLE NEAR
Reading Hotel Man Urges Lot Clos,
by for Structure

Reading, Feb. 1O.-A unique devel
opment of the controversy regarding
the location of the proposed Slough
tabernacle was added yesterday when
Lawrence P. Ressler, proprietor of the
Lauer's Park Hotel, urged the local
committee to erect the house of Worship
on vacant lot adjoining his property
The hotel proprietor cheerfully admit.
ted that his invitation was prompted
by the belief that Cuisines would
boom in consequence.
DR.. F. T. Cartwright, Slough s repre-.
sentative, stated that he was averse to
accepting the invitation, because the lot
was owned by Frank p. Lauer, we'll.
known brewer, and he Thought Dr.
Slough would not feel comfortable in
attacking the saloon interests on the
property of one of their number.