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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1915-09-17
FILES PETITION
IN BANKRUPTCY
State Treasurer, Lists
Asher w. Harman, Jr,
Liabilities
MANY BANKS MAY LOSE
Secured and Unsecured Claims in ali
Sections of State-lnsurance Poll
cics Chief Assets.

State Treasurer Asher w. Harman
Ir., yesterday filed petition in vol
pntary bankruptcy in the United
States District Court in Richmond
listing his liabilities at S54 $50. 9;
end his assets at 1867. so.
OF the total amount Of Mr.. Far
mans Indebtedness, as listed in the
petition, his creditors hold securitle:
Tor the payment of $ll,S9S.34, an(
$4,000 of the amount is vouched FOL
or accommodation paper, his bro
ther, former State Senator 4. 1
Harman, standing security for the
greater part Of amount. The balance
IF the claims aggregatlng S34,-
122 81, are unsecured.
Of the $17,167. so listed by the pc
titioner as his assets, two life insur'
ance policies one for $4,000 in the
Northwestern Mutual and the othe'
for $4,000 in the Fidelity Mutua
Life Insurance Company of Phlladei
pha, both Of which are held as cola
teraI by the Planters National Bank
make up the greater part. The balance
Of the assets, except s425. is repre-
scnted by real estate. consisting OF
lot on Chaffin Street, held as colo
tcral by the Bank of Commerce ant
Trust: a tract Of land in Rockbrldgt
County, containing twelve ana nal
acrcs. four lUt$ in Suffolk County
N. Y. and two in Oyster Bay N.
By far he greater part o! M. mar
mans Indebtedness is 10 the banks
If cities and State. These institutions
mold unsecured claims against hllf
,monn,if.g 10 $33 $40. Eigh. Of these
anks are located in Richmond. Other
are scattered over various sections
af The State.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1915-09-17
WHITE HEATH PEACHES

We have what is conceded by AL
who nave seen them. the most per-
feet white heath peaches ever grown
and the prices are surprisingly low
for such beauties. In fax we know
we are selling them lower than they
are being sold at the points where
GROWN. Our one price is all you have
TO nav to have them delivered to you
ir prime condition. When you bny
them from the grower you never kn""
how much the express charges are
going to ne until you get the truit,
and in most cases the charges and
first cost added make your pIrcnaSc
very expensive besides you are La
hIe to have shattered baskets and
bruised or specked frW?. we sell
vou peaches which must be entirety
as YOU wish them or you have the
privilege of returning them. The fac;
that we are selling half the peaches
that are being sold in Alexandra,
hoth wholesale and retail, and receive
one or two big wagon loads each day
j. evidence that we have the right
Goods. right prices, and confidence oi
the public. We advise you to buy
your peaches before is too late. we
.re in touch with conditions regarding
the supply, and our information is
that thew will soon he off the market
rs the present hot weather has r'pen'
/ cd nearly all the late fruit.
We will hsve another big peaci
sale tomorrow very fine ones at ter
cents quarter peck, extra help vii
he here to serve all who failed to ge
them last Saturday.
J. NJ. PETIT. JR.
Next to Surprise Theatre)
Cos King Street. Phone Is:
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1915-09-17
YOUNG GIRL 4 SUICIDE
iclancholy She Sent Il Ballet Through
Her Heart

Philadelphia. Sept. l7--Madc mel
ancholy by constant brooding over
,hc death of her mother. l4-year-old
Sadie Greene shot herself through the
heart late Wednesday night in he1
bedroom at her home in f'rankford.
The body. fully dressed and stretch
ed across Il bed, was found early
yesterday morning by the father OF
the dead girl, Herbert II. Greene, a
tea and coffee salesman.
Near the body was a note, scrib-
bled that she had been driven to self
destruction by the cruelty Of Theresa
A. Jackson. who is employed 10y
Greene as housekeeper.
The girls mother died six years
ago. Until two years ago she was
under the care Of two older sisters
but after they married both left
home and Greene employed house,
keeper to look after his home.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1915-09-17
BATTERY EXPLOSION
Question of Who Sent IA Boat to Sc;
Is Still Unanswered

Dispatches from Honolulu reveal
that the submarine F4 was destroyed
and her crew lost by an explosion of
her batteries.
The board of inquiry has establish
cd this and forwarded its report to
the Navy Department, The fuses OF
all four batteries were blown out.
It has been believed here from the
first that battery trouble caused the
explosion. The question Of who was
RESPONSIBLE for sending out to sea a
submarine in the condition in which
the F-4 was has never yet been Off
.ially answered.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1915-09-17
DEATH OF CoLoRED RESIDENT

Richard Dogan, an old, well-known
and respected colored resident, died
at his home, 4O6 South Fairfax street,
this morning. He was IS years old,
and for long time had been blind,
He was plasterer by occupation, &
was one of large family which resided
in the same house during the past
thrce-quarters of century. Older
residents will remember the parents,
Anthony and Maria Dogan, respected
residents throughout their long lives.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1915-09-17
DEATH OF MISS NORTON

Intelligence was received in TINS
CITY this afternoon of the death m
Gainesville. Md. today of MissNannle
Norton. The deceased was daugn-
tcr of the late Rev. Or. George n.
Norton. for many years rector OF
st. Paul's Church in this city. she
is survived by her brother, J. K. NJ
Norton, and three sisters = Miss
CAN'T Norton, of this city, Mrs
Claudia Mason, widow of Rev. Johr
x. Mason, of Louisville. KY, ans
Mrs. A. Fl. Sands. of Richmond.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1915-09-17

GOVERNOR PREPARES


Richmond. Sept. Ricilm md
police in uniform are to patrol the
road between Hopcweil and Peters.
hurg in an effort to put an end to the
.cbberes which have been frequent
il the past few days.
Drastic action to break up continu-
ed Lawlessness at Hopewell will be
taken by Governor STUART, VINO IS
working in harmony with Judge Jesse
+. West. Of the Circuit Court Of
Prince George County. in which the
prwtler- plant town is located. Reports
made to the Governor show that open
violence. including a series Of au-
:omobile hold-ups, other highway rob-
berries and shooting atirays, are on
the increase, while other violations
# the law have decreased to some eX
tent.
The action was decided upon as ap
extended conference Wednesday night
ut the Executive Mansion, IN Whlch
the Governor, Acknowledgement Pol
lard, the executives lcgo adviser,
and Judge West participated. It was
agreed that the present police force
is inadequate to handle the situa-
ton. and more police protection will
e given ut once by the Governor as
:; result of the representations made
:" him. Other definite steps were also
decided upon by the Governor. These
Included the 'fer0E OF rewards Tor
highway fo"oeiH' ''1uo' "e''e'' "'''
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1915-09-17
POTASH FROM NEBRASKA
Said to Be Found Abundance in
Bed and Water Of Lake.

Omaha. Neb. Sept IT Nebraska
may soon he ready to supply the de-
mand of America for potash, the sup
ply of which has been absolutely cut
off by the European war. Already Il
Nebraska concern is shipping carload
after carload of potash every week 20
Eastern States. where il is used as the
base for farm fertilizers, and the out
put of the plant is soon 20 be doubled
of trcbled in an effort TO supply the
demand caused by the cutting Off OF
the German supply.
The Nebraska mine is the first to
actually produce the substance III
quantities sufficiently large to pay Ia
ship TO market and sell.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1915-09-17
AUTO TRUCK KILLS CHILD
Little Girl Run Down on Way it
Picnic in Park

Philadelphia, Sept. l7-Crushed UNI
der the wheels Of heavy auto truck
which ran her down yesterday as
she attempted to cross Ridge avenue
near Thirty-third street. 7-year-old
Eleanor Grothehen. Of No. 2961t
Bambrey street, was injured so badly
that she died on the way to the Wom-
ems Homeopathic Hospital. Two
wheels of the heavy truck passed
ever the girls head. George Blake
driver of the truck, was arrested and
held for hearing.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1915-09-17
WAITING FOR CLAIMANT

: There has been a second drawing
for the automobile which has been on
exhibition at A. Katz's shoe store for
sdme time No. 900 was the lucky num-
ber. The donor requests the holder
of this ticket to appear and receive
the prize. There was drawing some
time ago and the lucky number pub
lished in the Gazette, but the holder
of the ticket failed to appear.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1915-09-17
NEGOTIATING LOAN :
Principal Sum May Be Only S3oo,'
100000.

New York, Sept lT--Here IS Tilt
! status of the Anglo-Freneh loan hego
t;ations reached last night, it can b'
authoritatively stated:
The total amount wanted IS $''o'
100000.
The principal loan may be one o'
only 100000.
! The yield to the puhlIc VIII pe
nor cont but, of course, the cost t
the European governments Will be ap'
preciably larger, since all banking
commissions will have to be paid bl
the borrowers.
The bonds, as in the case OF al
Government issues. will not be Sc
cured by pledged collateral, but ny
first lien, so to speak. on all the assets
of the two nations.
The bonds will not all run Tor the
same number of years, as repayment
of so huge a sum at one time Wouic
be calculated to gravely upset lnterha-
tional-that is foreign exchange. The
first maturity may be five years from
the date of issue, one fifth being paid
off annually thereafter, although this
proposed arrangement may yet DC
changed.
Distribution of the greater part oI
the entire offering has already beer
arranged, it was stated by inside m
terests.
Successful negotiations are expect
ed to be carried through to have such
powerful houses as Kuhn, Loeb 4 Co..
and j. & A. Seligman join the t'ota-
tion. Jacob II. Schiff, when asked if
the report was true that he has writ
ten letter condemning the proposed
"billion dollar loan," said:
"The report is false, never wrote
any such letter"
Washington, Sept. l7-Representa-
tive Carter Glass, of Virginia, chair
man of the House finance committee
and author of the Federal reserve
act, expressed the view yesterday that
the loan sought by the allies would be
to the commercial interests OF the
United States. He said tho project
should be regarded only rs a CONNER
cial transaction, and could see nothing
~ t1.a IfMdasal reserve act which
would make it umeutrai for the mem
her banks TO enter into such a credit.
Mr.. Glass said that ihc banks arc
fun Of money and that the resources
are ample TO swing the deal.
Mr.. Glass said he could see no rca-
son why the bankers themselves
should not make the loan If they de-
sired, since the government in no way
could he involved in it.
tie expressed the opinion that the
United States has right 10 sell to
the warning powers. not alone the al
lies, but to Germany and Austria
as well. He said there is no violation
of neutrality in the rcdiScounting OF
bankers acceptances in Federal res
erve banks, where the shipments are
according to law.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1915-09-17
FOR SALE

Four of the most desirable
lots in East Braddock, front
ing on Alexandria Avenue,
between the handsome resi-
dences Of Mr.. J. Y. Williams
and J. P. Johansen. Apply to
ROSS T. ELLIOTT
Kenois Bldg, Wash, D. c..
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1915-09-17
DEATH OF J. W. TRAVERS

John W. Travers. 66 years old. en-
ployed by the Potomac Fish Co., died
suddenly this morning at his home,
R22 north Patrick street, Of acute in
digestion. He is survived by his wife
and seven children as follows: John
George. Frank and Andrew Travers,
Mrs. W. R. Hall and Misses Bertie
and Evelyn .Travers.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1915-09-17
NOTICE OYSTERS

I have again taken up the oyster
business, and, am prepared to furnish
The trade with the best oysters ar
irving at Alexandria by steamboat
from lower river points.
Orders respectfully solicited.
]. l.. DELLA. 325 Queen Street
Bell Phone 37OJ.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1915-09-17
Successes Against Foes in
South Interfere With
German Plans
WEAKEN HINDENBURG
Draw Troops Into Galicia Which are
Needed in the North in Drive Up""
Railways.

London, Sept. l7--Stern battles arc
being ronght all along the eastern
front from Riga to the Rumanlan bor-
ler and, while the Germans continue
20 advance slowly in the north ana
centre, the Russians in the south arc
repeatine their successes agTnSt tht
austro- German ARMIES. which arc
now being driven back across the
River Stripa in Galicia and have been
forced to retire westward, north OF
the Galician frontier.
While these Russian victories ma
tl,rally are welcomed in Russia ana
the allied countries as an evidence
that the Russian armies still are able
Eo take the offensive when well sup
piled with ammunition, there is no
inclination to eXaggerate their lmpof-
tance. The engagements however,
keep the Austro-Germans busy ana
rake it imperative to send reinforce
mcnts southwark, which could be us
ed to;bet!er advantage IN the nortn,
where operations of much greater
moment are being directed by Field
Marshal Won Hindenburg.
Tflis general. who began his oheh-
s;ve against the Vilna-Dvinsk railway
Il week ago, has not yet established
himself on the line. His cavalry,
which ord nls,reaeht.it has heen- driven
back. Nevertheless. he has driven
inc Russians across the Dvina River
nn,th of Dvinsk, placing that city in
q rather dangerous position, anu also
mss made some progress north OF
Wilma.
To the south of Wilma, toward tsrnd-
no, the Russians are Offering stub
hom resistance and have the Germans
firmly held Something Of the same
kind has happened in the centre
Prince Leopold has been delayed III
his advance. Field Marshal Won MACK
ensen has passed. his forces through
the Pripet marshes and is now in
nossession of PinSk. From tins poiht
southward the Russian are advancing
end have reoccupied number OF VII
larcs but they are not likely to puS''
tbe;r, advantage much further, as u
10 SO would make their northern hahf
vulnerable.
rood deal Of Importance IS at
tached to the decision OF Russia I'
rol) TO the colors the reserves oil the
territorial army. Should the age IT.
mil be fixed at 35 years, this freSi
co,, would mean the possible addition
of SOOOOOD men to the Russian army
including the men who have passe'
tbrousii|| the first line and the reserve
and those who heretofore have peer
exempted as students, or only sons
of men who are not quite up tn'
rbvs;cal standard. Naturally all O.
those could not be armed and equip
nod hut Russia could have the pIc'
tf them. :. -,
with Russia now we'll supplied Will
n.un;t;ons, her allies. who have beef
supplying her, are now able to tur'
the;r attention to their own armies
.nd, inconsequenee, there is no cessa
lion in the artillery engagement
which have been so marked III tn
Wcst for several weeks past
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1915-09-17
EXECUTRIX NOTICE

Having qualified as cXcr"triS
of the estate Of the late T. A Groves
all persons having bills against the
estate of the deceased are requested
TO present same. duly certified, for
payment and all persons owing sad
estate are requested TO settle their
indehtncsS promptly.
LILLIAN E. GROVES.
Exccutrix, % Eight st. \. W.
Washington. D. c.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1915-09-17

WANTED-A nice healthy baby
two months old will be given for
adoption to responsible persons wno
can furnish references. Write l0c
West Clay Street, Richmond. Va.
II 1mo.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1915-09-17

Judge Holt, OF Staunton, Va, has
been designated by Governor Stuart
to hold part of the October term of
the circuit court Of Prince William
county, in place of Judge !. B. T..
Thornton who asked to he relieved.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1915-09-17

The annual state inspection Of the
Alexandria Light Infantry took place
last night in the armory and was
conducted by Lieut.. Col. 10 Lane
Stern, assistant inspector general Of
Virginia militia. The company was ir
command of Captain W. NJ. King.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1915-09-17

The Fraternal order of Eagles
baseball team will play the strong
Occoquan, Va, team tomorrow even
;ng on North Alfred street ground:
It 2:30 o'clock. Quayle or White vii,
ditch with Jones doing the receiving
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1915-09-17

IOST-Hard satchel containing pair
glasses, ? handkerchiefs and small
pocke. hook. Return to $40 King
Street. I-lt
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1915-09-17

Graham and Ogden, real estate
agents, have sold Tor Charles Fl.
Emery to George H. Mcdonald Of Ber-
gen County. n. j., farm containing
ll6 acres, with a dwelling house To-
Gated thereon, at Minnieville, Prince
William County. Md.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1915-09-17

The state corporation commission
has granted charter to the Centra
Mutual Telephone Co. of Manassas
18th capital stock of $500. William
N Wheeler, of Washington, is presi'
lent, and Abraham Conner. of Wash
:ngton, secretary-treasurer.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1915-09-17
LOCAL BREVIT1ES
The circuit court, Judge j.. B. 7.
Thornton presiding, closed its Sep
tember term this morning.

Cecil Reeves, the six month old
son of Mr.. and Mrs. John T. Reev-
es, died this morning az the home OF
his parents, 3l2 south Columbus ST.,
His funeral took place this afternoon.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1915-09-17
WEATHER REPORT

FAR tca:gnt ana Saturday;
slightly lower temperature;
Moderate westerly winds.
High tide lbs 4. m. and 2::32
p. m.
Sun rose at 5:43 sun sets sos
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1915-03-26

Here is a suit that has the advantage
of being attractive to look at and so prac-
tical that the boy can enjoy perfect free
dom while wearing it. As result, he
is sure to be pleased as we'll as the older
folk. The blouse Is very new one with
the long-waisted effect and It is joined to
wide belt, with trousers that are straight
for straight trousers make feature of
the season. AS shown the suit is made of
tan and white Shepherd check with trim
ming of plain tan color, but this a a suit
that would be pretty made OF serge, or
any similar wool material and also OF
bingham, of light weight eponge, galatea,
and in fact any Of the washable fabrics
that are liked for small boys. The long
sleeves and the high collar are becoming,
but there is warm weather coming when
square neck and short sleeves will be
liked and the blouse can be finished
in either way. Besides being attractive
and practical, the little suit is an easy one
to make.
For the 4 year size will be required z Is
yds. of material ~ in. wide, ia yds. SO
or ~ yds. A, with Il yd. II, for collar
and cuffs; y yd. to trim as shown in small
view.
The pattern No. 1888 is cut in sizes
for boys of two, four and six years of age.
1t will be mailed to any address by the
Fashion Department of this paper, on
receipt of ten cents.
Bowman's sell May Mantou Patterns.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1915-03-26
Joyful Anticipation
of Motherhood

There is apt to be latent apprehension
Of distress to mar the complete joy OF
expectation. But this is quite overcome
by the advice OF SO many women to use
Mothers Friend" This is an external
application designed TO so lubricate the
muscles and to thus so relieve the pres
sure reacting on the nerves, that the
natural strain upon the cords and liga-
ments is rot accompanied by those severe
pains said to cause nausea, morning sick
ness and many local distresses. This
splendid embrocation Is known to multi
tude OF mothers.
Many people believe that those remedies
which have stood the test OF time, that
have been put to every trial under the
varying conditions Of age, weight, general
health ETC., may be safely relied upon.
And judging by the fact that Mothers
Friend" has been in continual use since
our grandmother's earlier years and is
known throughout the United States it
may be easily inferred that it is some
thing that women talk about and gladly
recommend to prospective mothers.
Mothers Friend is prepared only in
our own laboratory and is sold by drug
gists everywhere. Ask for bottle to-day
and write for a special book for expectant
mothers. Address Bradfeld Regulator
Co., 407 Lamar Bldg. Atlanta, Ga
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1915-03-26
N,1OMen tse'sl Ses lnreRGS CS
Reincarnation and the
Tragedies Of Human | Life
By Ella Wheeler Wilcox

ing them. She has taken life so
seriously that she has never developed
a sense of humor; and she says Il
never remember laughing like other
people" One feels that she would be
far happier had she been satisfied
with the commoner and less intellect
ual side of life. She is like one whose
ambition has led him TO climb to
heights where he is incapable of
breathing the rarefied air.
There are plants that thrive in
sandy soil, but which droop and fade
when transplanted to rich loan.
A woman who finds herself at forty
without conversational powers would
do we'll to realize the great need in
the world OF good listeners. 1t would
be impossible to acquire a brilliant
conversational accomplishment at that
age, and with such mental handi-
caps; but to learn the great art of
listening with attention and interest
would be a long step toward the win
ming and retaining of intellectual
friends.
Many Entertaining Takers, But There
Are Few Good Listeners.
Very many more people are talk
ing in the world than are listening.
The most entertaining takers have
many competitors, but there are few
TO rival one who sets out to be good
listener. To listen and to read and to
think should make life brighter than
it seems to be for this longing soul
She needs to forget about herself
for q reason and must rest satisfied
with tho thought that every aspiration
of every living creature is certain to
be realized in lives to come. This wo-
man will pass out of this earth body
into realms where she will experience
much for which she has longed on
earth; and after periods of time, in
which she will accumulate new powers
and new understanding, she will be
sent back to earth to occupy a new
body; and in that body she will be
given a life full accord with her long
iugs and aspirations here and now.
Whatever effect she has made in
this life to grow and enlarge her
horizon will take effect in that life
to be. Nothing is olst; nothing is
wasted in this world. Love, friend
ship, aspirations study. endeavor.
however they may seem TO be wasted
here. they are shaping results in the
life which follows directly after this;
and they are making environments
for the next incarnation. Lonely
hearts and longing minds all your
dreams shall yet come true. BE salts
fed to trust and wait while you lis
ten.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1915-03-26

ligion burned low, the light of patriot
ism almost died out. The refuge and
inspiration of the people in all their
times of crises was the religion Of Je-
hovah. one of the major monitions
to mankind from the life of ancient
Israel is this one that if patriotism is
to flourish. and national life prosper,
then constant heed must he given to
religion.
Everybody who takes time for any
real thinking to-day knows the per-
tinency of this truth to our own land
and time. Everything now seems to
be in the melting pot. New and vast
changes are impending. Some of
these are perils of the first magni-
tude. This is one of the gravest
hours of our nations history. High
and hard are the, duties which the
conditions prescribe. Only religion,
real and personal. is adequate to in
spire and maintain life up to the new
level. There are reasons inherent in