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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1915-12-16
TRIES TO WIPE OUT FAMILY.
Fireman Kills Daughter, Mother-in
Law and Himself.

lew York, Dec. 1G. - Frederick
Schacffcr, a pensioned fireman, suff-
cring from the effects of blJ>r on
the head received in the course of
duty, and from locomotor ataxia, sat
down in his home at Corona last
night and wrote long letter to the
police, explaining why he meant to
kill himself and his whole family.
Early yesterday he did his best to
carry out the plan, He killed his
daughter, Anna, IL years old; his
mother-in-!aw, Mrs. Anna Dray;;
wounded his wife and killed himself.
In the Letter Schaeffer said that his
Intended act was "the end of ID years
OF: married life-a battle with mis-
fortune. accident and sickness, and
later with dissatisfied Wife" He
savagely blamed his mother-in-law
as a "trouhlemaker, man-hater and
curse" saying, "it would be a pity
to let her live" AS for the children,
he said they were "hetter off dead
than getting the training they got
around here"
Mrs. Schaetfer was removed to st
johns Hospital, at Hunters Point, in
an ambulance. The surgeons found
that her wounds were not fatal.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1915-12-16

When severe cold settles on The
lungs it is called bronchitis. There is
danger of its leading to bronchc
pneumonia, and for this reason it" is
always best to go to bed and take
Chamherlain's Cough Remedy as di-
sected. until we'll along toward re.
covery. Mrs. Charles f. Woodland
Sandy Creek, N. Y. writes: Cham
berlain's Cough Remedy cured me of
BRONCHITIS last fail. When Il began
pSng ;it Il WIS so hoarse ht5 TIM rs
chat it was difichlt for me ito, speak
above "a whisper. Il resorted to The
use of this valuable medicine and
found it very soothing and healing.
40 "IIoM srM I oull s.YaSM e W
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1915-12-16
Fight To Escape Death

Harrisburg, Dec. l6-There is scant
likelihood of George II. March and
Roland S. Pennington not dying on
the morning of December 27. Both
were refused applications for rehear:
ings of their petitions for communal
ton to life Imprisonment by the Stale
board of pardons.
The case of James Reilly, Phlla-
delphia, sentenced to be hanged TO,
the murder of his wife before the
enactment Of the electric chair law
was continued, j, rehcaring having
been asked -.--'.--.,...., .,--~"-. ...-.,.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1915-12-16
LAKE STEAMERS BURNED.
Flames From One Communicated T.
The Other Vessel.

Port Huron. Mich, Dec. 49, The
passenger steamer Majestic, valued
at 100000 and owned by the North
ern Navigation Company, was al
most completely destroyed by fire
yesterday, while at her dock at Point
Edwards, Ontario, opposite here.
The Saronic, sister ship of the
Majestic, also caught fire, when the
burning Majestic drifted near her. A
large portion of the Saronic's outer
works and cabin had been destroyed
before the flames were under con-
troll The Saronic is considered one
OF the Northern Navigation Com
pany's best passenger vessels.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1915-12-16
HOLDS 200 TONS OF GOLD.
New York Assay Office Has Accu.
mutations From Europe.

New York, Dec. 16. = Two hundred
tons of gold, worth s1O2,OOO,O00 and
occupying the space of three cords of
wood, are stored in the United States
Assay Office here. The gold is in 49,
345 bars.
II represents the accumulations Of
British sovereigns and other foreign
coins brought to the United States
within about six weeks in an effort to
maintain the financial balance be-
. tween European nations and the
j United States.
\ The bars have been melted down
ITO 91G.G fine, this being finer than
the gold used in the United States
nints.
The employees of the assay office,
working overtime, finished today the
task OF melting.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1915-12-16

Israel Goldhammcr, is years old,
of Brooklyn, N. Y, suffered an AT
FONT to his dignity, when: his teach
er, slapped him in the. face Tor
schoolroom activities not connected
with his studies, on Monday. Israel
appeared several hours later in the
schoulruom. with an ancient ::387,cali-
ber revolver levcled at the head OF
his instructor, "Movc from your seat
and shoot" cried Israel. The hoy
was disarmcd and sent home.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1915-12-16
THREE KILLED SY ENGINE.
Farmer. Daughter and Sons Wife
In Vehicle When Struck.

Dayvillc. Conn.,. Dec. 16. - Elias
Briere, aged CT. q Attawaugan farm
er, his daughter Rose, aged 20, and
his daughter in law, Mrs. Fred
Briere. aged %, were killed here last
night when their team was struck by
an engine on the Norwich and Wor-
cester branch of the New York, New
Haven and Hartford Railroad.
The accident occurred ut an unpro-
tected grade crossing in the centre of
the village. Mrs. Briere had been
married only two months,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1915-12-16
TERRITORY ssi;'s
4 GREATER BY $1,000 MILES.

Sofia, Dee. lG. (via. London) = 1t
is announced here that the sobranje
will meet December %. The govern
ment will be supported by all the
parties except the Socialist
At the meeting Of the ministry, at
which it was decided to convene The
sobranie, it was announced that Bull
garia had enlarged her territory by
10000 kilometers (oversal,o0o miles,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1915-12-16
! r.f,Ti|,HI1|s55lEaa rbEAREI. !.

Vienna, Dec. l6-.htsts'ian troop
under General GoeFcisEE g, sooS ( Mt". E;
negrin positions oil q wide front soali'
of VranagerA,aeaid' an ottie'ahssth's'
ment. ,,...
"An Austrian column reached Iara
Gorge" said the war Office, "and dis
persed an enemy battalion neal
Gl.haci. Other Austrian troops reach
ed Gnah. taking as prisoners 340
soldiers and. $50 persons OF military
age"
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1915-12-16
NOTICE.

The following prices will be charg'
ed for fresh shocked oysters daily
delivered as long as river is open.
Per CALM. 80 cent, running measure
Per gallon, 80 cents, running measur
Orders served from pints up:
Norfolk oysters a speciality a
$1.50, solid gallon.
Both Phones 81.
ALEXANDRIA SANITARY
OYSTER HOUSE
46 King Street
Leroy NJ. Beach, Proprietor.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1915-12-16
XMAS PRESENTS
!, For Old and Young.
Child, Man or Woman.

/ have a large and complete stock
5i things that are suitable for Christ
mas presents, more than double the
amount of goods that I have ever
carried before, and cordially invite
YOU to call and examine my line.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1915-12-16
Cigars and Pipes.

If you want to make man happy
rive him a fine box of cigars or a
oipe. You will find in my store a
;omplete assortment of smoking ma
erials from the domestic cigar at
100 a box to the finest imported
Havanas. Pipes at all prices.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1915-12-16
jog to- Memory:

A few things you will find here
chat will be useful for Christmas
ancy soaps, thermos bottles, books
md magazines, fountain pens, safe
" razOrs.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1915-12-16
Lowney's Candies

A large shipment Of the freshest
candies just received in fancy gift
boxes, from 10 cents to 5000 each.
If you want to make a present to q
!! adv there is nothing more appro-
PIRATE.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1915-12-16

FOR RENT-Fivc rooms and bath
600 north Washington street, Apply
at 6l3 north Washington street,
for terms. 15-3t.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1915-12-16

lAe subscription book. FOR shares
Of tile 18th series OF the German CO.
Operative Building Association No. 5
will close on and after December
q, 1915.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1915-12-16
Electric Flashlights

For your friend that owns an au-
omobile or for your country cousin
lett me suggest an electric flash
light. A big assortment. You save
money by buying from me.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1915-12-16
TOYS and Novelties

Our line of toys and novelties is
low ready for your inspection. See
our line of knives, good steel at very
ow prices. Knives from 25c to So
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1915-12-16
Christmas Candies

In addition to the finer candies i
AIRY all grades and at all prices,
)oxed and in bulk.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1915-12-16
J. REECE CATION
1913 South Royal Street.

The war has cost France on an
average more than S8,000,O00 n day
since it's beginning. At present, how
,ver, it. is estimated that the war
S costing France well above $780,
100000 day.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1915-12-16
NOTICE OF ANNUAL MEETING
OF STOCKHOLDERS.

The annual meeting of the stock
holders of the Capitol Park Hotel Co.,
Incorporated, will be held on the 18th
lay of December 1915, at l o'clock
P. NJ, at the principal office of the
company, in the state of Virginia, 1l9
South Fairfax Street, Alexandria, Va.
Tor the purpose of electing a board of
directors and receiving and acting
lpon the reports of the officers, and
:or the transaction Of such other bus
ness as may properly come before the
meeting.
Dated the 4th day of November 1915.
EDWARD L. HILLYER
Secretary
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1915-12-16
THE FIRST NATIorAL BANK of

THE CITIZENS NATIONAL BANK
If Alexandria, Va, December H.,
1915.
The annual meeting Of the stock
.olders of this bank will be held at
is banking house on TUESDAY, the
18th day of JANUARY, 1916, be-
;ween the hours of ~ noon and l
.. m. for the election Of directors for
The ensuing year, and for the trans
action Of such other business as may
properly be brought before the meet
ing.
RICHARD NJ. GREEN, Cashier.
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NOTICE.
stockholders Meeting of the Ameri-
can RutiIe Company of virginia.


can Rutile Company of Virginia.
The annual Meeting of the Stock
folders of the American Rutile Co.,
will be held at the office of the Com
,any, No. Ill south Fairfax street,
Alexandria, Virginia, on Monday the
'rd Of January, 1916, from IL o'clock
loon to l o'clock p. M, for the cleo
ion Of directors, and for the trans
action of such other business as can
,e lawfully considered.
The transfer books will be closed
:or 10 days prior to the 3rd day of
January. x: W. M. SLATER,
President.
ALBERT HARPER, Sec. & Treas.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1915-12-16

WANTED-Antiquc, square and Up
right pianos. Hugo Worch. No. ITO
G. street, Washington, D. c.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1915-12-16

FOR SALE-Fifty dollar victrola al
most new and twenty dollars worth
OF records, reasonable Address II
care Of this office.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1915-12-16
Blue Ribbon Shoe
) Repairing Co.
40 7 King st.
, AUTOMOBILE NOTICE.

Don't throw away. your old tires
if not W wth repairing have, theft
made into re]incrs or blowout patch
es. We make EN- att LEAHI'o tire
Hospital
The Punta Gorda herald. [volume] (Punta Gorda, Fla.) 1893-1958, 1915-06-03

eve should publish the news. If
anyone did not want to get into
the paper, let them keep out of
trouble"
He remembered.
He admitted that he had so ex-
pressed himself.
But he was wrong he said.
And this case was different.
Moreover, he was prominent
man-and married-and he had a
family-and all Of the same stuff
that every editor hears when some
one gets into trouble.
Well, the story was not printed.
1t never would have been. But
we feel sure that our critic believ-
es that the only thing that kept it
out was his prominence" and
influence.
No, dear friend, about the only
element that was totally ignored
in coming to our decision was you,
yourself.-N. n. B.
The Punta Gorda herald. [volume] (Punta Gorda, Fla.) 1893-1958, 1915-06-03
THEY ALL DEMAND IT
Punta Gorda, Like Every City
And Town in the Union, Re-
ceives It

People with kidney ills want to
be cured. When one suffers the
fortunes of an aching back, relief
is eagerly sought for. There are
many remedies today that relieve,
but do not cure. Doan's Kidney
Pills have brought lasting results
to thousands. Here is Punta Cor.
da evidence of their merit.
R. M. Coston, carpenter, Punta
Gorda, says: 81 had a bad attack
of kidney and bladder trouble
and suffered from such severe
pains across my back it was all l
could do to reach for my tool box
while | was working. If / stoop-
ed over it was almost impossible
for me to Strighten up without
taking hold of something for sup
port. | first used Doan s Kidney
Pills and l soon noticed that they
were helping me, and l have new
er been bothered since"
Price SOC, at all dealers. Don't
simply ask for a kidney remedy
The Punta Gorda herald. [volume] (Punta Gorda, Fla.) 1893-1958, 1915-06-03

Der dived through the window
and is somewhere in Oklahoma by
this time. Heating is alive anC
well.
! Dublin, Tex,-W. NJ. Stewart
formerly a brakeman, in a night
mare, dreamed that he was on a
freight train and that, going I'M
der a bridge, a beam struck him
on the head fracturing his skull.
The next morning it was found
that his hair had changed from a
jet black to a fiery red. Physi-
clans say that it will be white in
a few months.
Grinnell, law. G. Robinson,
an amateur aviator, was tuning
up his monoplane in a field near
DR.. SomerS office when the doc
tor received a telephone call to
attend a man terribly injured in
a runaway IL miles southeast of
town. Robinson volunteered to
take the doctor to the scene in his
monoplane. Somers accepted and
the II miles wern covered in six
minutes, or at the rate of 10
miles minute.
Trenton, N. J.-Chas. Katzea
lost the use of his voice as the re-
suit of an accident several years a
go. Last week a fellow patient
in a hospital told a funny story.
Katzea laughed long and loud,
That night in a dream he repeat
ed part of the story aloud. Next
morning it was found that his
power of speech was restored.
Edwardsville, Ill. - Something
strange has happened to a poplar
tree on the premises of Town
Clerk Peter Dresch. The tree Civ
es forth a strange, powerful and
sweet perfume. No one has been
able to explain the phenomenon.
Kokomo, Ind.-Run down and
dragged by a taxicab Jane Gard
ner, was found unhurt and COO
ing when her father crawled I'M
der the taxi to rescue the babe.
The Punta Gorda herald. [volume] (Punta Gorda, Fla.) 1893-1958, 1915-06-03
Printing the News

We often hear some thoughtlesS
fellow say: eff | was running d
paper, | would print the NEWS.
don't care who it might hit. II
they don't want to get into the
paper, let them keep out of trou.
ble."
We remember one particular in,
stance in which a similar remark
was made.
We had, through the pleadings
of an old mother and a fearful
sister "killed" a good story con.
corning the escapade of rather
worthless young fellow. But to
his mother and sister he was not
worthless, and they prevailed up
on us not to print the item which
would disgrace them forever
And we did not print it.
SO we were accused of coward
ice by this certain critic and were
told that we did not know how to
run a paper.
In vain we tried to explain that
many things besides our own per-
sonal likes and diSlikes entered in
to our weekly labor.
1t was no use, he said, we should
print the news.
Six months later the same man
came sneaking up to our house in
the dead of night to plead and beg
with us not to print a much worse
story in which he himself was
mixed up.
We had the story but had no in
tention of printing it, for it was
one of those things that it is best
for all concerned and for the pub
lie, to suppress.
But our critic had heard that we
knew the details and, with the I'M
fairness that characterized his
first utterance, at once jumped to
the conclusion that We would
chortle with joy over a chance to
faunt such a choice bit of gossip
in the faces of our readers.
Remembering his attitude on
the other occasion we let him
squirm bit.
We reminded him of his former
statement and intimated that he
mad at that time opened our eyes.
The Punta Gorda herald. [volume] (Punta Gorda, Fla.) 1893-1958, 1915-06-03
The Week in History

Monday, 31.-Battle of Fair Oaks
1862.
Tuesday, June American fri,
gate chesapeake" captured by
British frigate shannon,
1918.
Wednesday, president Cleve-
land married to Frances Folsom,
1886.
Thursday, 3.-No Popery riots in
England, 1880.
Friday, 4.-Anglo-Turkish ALI
ance signed in England
Saturday, 5.-Gunboat fight be-
fore Memphis. Memphis sur
renders next day, 1862.
g. Battle Burlington
heights, 1918.
The Punta Gorda herald. [volume] (Punta Gorda, Fla.) 1893-1958, 1915-06-03
Fortnightly club

The Fortnightly Club met at tn,
home of Mrs. Fries May 9th
The responses were from "Cur
rent Events-Domestic. "
Review of the chapters that haC
been read from the history was ia
ken up by different members
Mrs. Jordan having Expansion
of Territory"
An interesting paper, "The U.
nited States Judiciary" was read
by Mrs. Waltmire.
A parliamentary Drill" con-
Quoted by Mrs. Rankin was very
instructive and interesting.
On account of the shower, the
reading by Mrs. Jordan was omit
ted and the club adjourned to
meet with Mrs. Hancock, June 10.
G. G. Davis, Sec.
The Punta Gorda herald. [volume] (Punta Gorda, Fla.) 1893-1958, 1915-06-03

get Doan's Kidney Pills-the
same that Mr.. Coston had. Fos-
ter-Milburn Co., Props, Buffalo,
N. Y.
ADVERTISEMENT
The Punta Gorda herald. [volume] (Punta Gorda, Fla.) 1893-1958, 1915-06-03

There must be colored ghosts
for they are shades.
The fellow that breezes around
ism t the one that blows in the
most money.
A large part of our troubles
have started in ways that we at
first though were fun.
After a man gets married he on
ly uses one side of the book to
keep his cash account.
The person who is in love with
himself will have no one to inter-
rupt him in prosecuting his suit.
When a.woman dresses she goes
too much on the assumption that
men see only the things meant for
them to see.
Some folks look upon themselv-
es as liberal citizens because they
never have enough on hand to pay
their debts.
Even from the foolish person
you can learn something's moth
ing more than how to act and
what not to do.
A news item from the war zone
says: "Ossewetz again under
fire. We thought everything
was dry over there.
Many remarks that pass for wit
at the dinner tables, or immediate
ly afterwards, would fall as fiat as
a pancake at any other time.
Whether you are shoplifter or
a kleptomaniac depends upon
whether you have relatives able
and willing to pay for what you
steal.
When we see a woman taking in
washing to support a family and
a shiftless husband we think there
must be a mistake in that old say
ing about man being the noblest
work of God.
Don't laugh too much about
folks who chatter about the wea
Their and kindred subjects, for
when they are talking about that
they aren't talking Of something
else that they might injure.
When a man gets careless about
leaving his face rough and stubby,
wiley may rightly conclude that
he has ceased to care for her kiss
es-but she has the satisfaction of |
knowing that he isn't prepared to
get any outside.
1t may be funny but it's per-
fectly natural for one automobile |
owner not to want some other au-
tomobile owner to tell him how to
run his car. No auto owner with
any professional pride whatever
will admit that some othe. auto
owner knows al! more about a
car than lie ones.
The Punta Gorda herald. [volume] (Punta Gorda, Fla.) 1893-1958, 1915-06-03

Spain, without apparent effort,
is keeping it's bolero on.
The Punta Gorda herald. [volume] (Punta Gorda, Fla.) 1893-1958, 1915-06-03
Odd Bits of News

Gulfport, Miss.-John Heating
of this place, died the other day
and his obituary was published.
A barber was called in to shave
the corpse. As the razor passed
over the man s cheek his eyes OPP
ened, his lips parted and he said
Don't cut me, kid " The bar
The Punta Gorda herald. [volume] (Punta Gorda, Fla.) 1893-1958, 1915-06-03

Everybody knows that birds
when they migrate in the fall gen.
orally Ego South" but knowl-
edge is seldom more specific. A
new Department bulletin brings
out the fact that while some birds
go to Florida or the West Indies
or Mexico, others such as the bob
olink and ricebird go as far south
as Paraguay and the southern
part of Brazil.
The Punta Gorda herald. [volume] (Punta Gorda, Fla.) 1893-1958, 1915-06-03
Ebert Bede Says

ADVERTISEMENT
The Punta Gorda herald. [volume] (Punta Gorda, Fla.) 1893-1958, 1915-06-03

:, SalloW complexion is due to a torpid
liver Herbine puri1es and Strengthens
the liver and bowels and restores the rosy
bloom of health to the cheek. Price soc.
Sold by all druggists.
ADVERTISEMENT
The Punta Gorda herald. [volume] (Punta Gorda, Fla.) 1893-1958, 1915-06-03

No matter how insignificant a
man may be, he is finally convinc-
ed that his superiority will some
day be recognized.
The Punta Gorda herald. [volume] (Punta Gorda, Fla.) 1893-1958, 1915-06-03
DOCTORS PRESCRIPTION FOR
COUGH
An Effective Cough Treatment

One-fourth to one teaspoonful of DR.
Kings New Discovery, taken as needed
will soothe and check Coughs. Colds and
the more dangerous Bronchial and Lung
Ailments. You can't afford to take the
risk of serious Illness. when so cheap and
simple a remedy as DR.. Kings New Dis
covery is obtainable. Go to your Drug
gist to-day, get a bottle of DIR. King
New Discovery, start the treatment at
once. You will be gratiied For the re-
lief and cure obtained.
ADVERTISEMENT
The Punta Gorda herald. [volume] (Punta Gorda, Fla.) 1893-1958, 1915-06-03

Yes, Arabella, the second hand
of a watch has it's uses. It helps
the Suburbanite miss the 5 :49
train by half a minute.
Omaha daily bee., 1915-06-29
SUBMARINE SINKS A
SCHOONER OFF IRELAND

LONDON, June ga German subma-
rine has sunk the schooner Edith OF
Barrow. off Youghsl. Ireland. The crew
was saved.
Omaha daily bee., 1915-06-29
Summer Suggestions
for Baby's Mother
Season0bIe AdOice on the
Health of Children in
Hot Weather

No one requires so much food in sum-
mer as in winter Do not overfeed chill
dren during the hot weather. Serve on
ly the lighter and more easily digested
foods, and make sure the bowels keep
normally active.
Most OF the troubles to which children
seem particularly susceptible in summer
have their origin in constipated con-
dition. The first care of the mother
should be TO see that the children are
regular. At the first sign OF a dispo-
sition to neglect this important func-
ton a mild laxative should be admins
tered promptly. Cathartics and purga-
tives should never be given to CHILDREN
as they are harsh and violent in their
action and tend to upset the entire
system. The combination of simple
laxative herbs with pepsin, sold in drug
stores under the name of Or. Caldwells
Syrup Pepsin, is now very generally
used TO correct stomach and bowel trou-
BILE and is especially adapted for chill
dren, being pleasant to the taste. mild
Omaha daily bee., 1915-06-29
Use Flaming Liquid
, in Attacking French

PARIS. June Sine following official
communication was issued by the war
office tonight:
"on the fronts TO the north and the
center there has been no infantry action.
A rather violent artillery engaEement
has occurred. particularly IN Belgium
and in the region 20 the north Of Arras.
In the Argonne there have been sew
erai engagements. without modification.
however. of the lines either on one side
OF the other.
The fighting on June % and during
the night OF June 1871 at the Caionne
trench was very violent. developing In
sone cases into hand to hand encounters.
The Germans made use OF flaming liquid.
and sheltered by clouds Of fumes reached
their former first line. They were ro-
pulsed with heavy losses"