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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1915-04-20
FOREST FIRES IN
OLD DOMINION
Valuable Timber Land Burn
ed Over for Miles in
Some Places.
BARELY SAVE CHURCH


Richmond, April 20-Sweepmg in
a long line through rich timber lands
! Cne of the most disastrous forest fir
| es in the history of the county has
already devastated an area of about
! fifteen miles in Chesterfield County
principally in the vicinity of Midloth-
ian. and is still raging. About 1000
acres of wood have been destroyed,
yth u loss Of approximately S2O,OOO
Although the main fire was reported
last night to he under control, sever
IL other corhagrations have started
in other sections Of the county, and
t is feared that still greater damage
will be caused.
The. fire started about l0-o'clock on
Sunday morning at the border OF
Chesterfield ard Powhatan Counties.
Owing to tho extreme dryness OF the
country on which no rain has fallen
fo, weeks. it spread with remarkable
rapiditv, famed by stiff breeze. 1t
swept in an irregular line OF about
twenty miles down the county along
the Southern hallway, touching along
The Midlothian Turnpike.
The origin Of the fire has not been
Exactly determined, but it is thought
4hat il was started from some place
where people were clearing away ne"
round. From this sparks may nave
zen carried by the wind, and other
fres started.
Several volunteer parties, number
ING about fifty persons in each, have
,een engaged in fighting the confag-
; ration since Sunday morning, ana
have done heroic work in keeping the
rl,2e from dwelling houses. Men, Wo-
men and children, aroused by the
| cracking flames almost at their DOOR
stems in SOME instances. turned OUT
! ormed with brush, pitchforks and 9th
ar crude implements in defense Oh
their homes and property. The whole
countryside was aroused, and has peer
n a state Of excitement since the rlrs'
news of the disaster.
The most spectacular piece OF worn
WAS done around the Bethel baptis'
Church. which for some time was H.
Jeopardy. Flames were seen ieap'ht
ont of the woods near the church JUS
IS the congregation was leaving ai'e'
tho morning service. At hrst II seem
ed as if the building was doomed
but through the valiant efforts Oh tn'
congregation, which turned ou' :, ~
masse for the battle, it was hhali'
sayed. Several small buildings aFo"n'
Il were destroyed, however ana d
the nearby timber.
i Although no dwellings caught lire
onlv a few outhouses beng destroy
ed, many persons in the county los
valuable property
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1915-04-20
POSITION OF SPAIN.
Former Premier Says Country Should
Announce its Position.

Madrid, April 20.-"Silence at pres
ent is crime: for if we wait until
the moment of victory to show our
sympathy for the victor it is probable
We shall be toe late" was the asser-
lion made by Count Alvaro de Pom
anones, forme,' Premier Of Spain, in
speaking Sunday to a large audience
1T Palma, capital Of the Balearic Isles.
He pointed out that Spain's foreign
policy since the Cartagena agreement
in 1907, has been more and more
favorable to the Triple Entente.
The present hours are so grave
and important said the former pre-
mier, that it is necessary for Spain
TO make a solemn declaration. With
out violating oul neutrality we must
,.av who among the belligerents we
consider our friends
Count Romanones' address was en-
Enthusiastically cheered by his hearers
The speaker said among other
things, that the government was
obliged to he silent on the subject,
hut that men rot in power could de-
clare that Tangiers was a national
aspiration and that the future OF
Spain was in the Mediterranean, while
the future of Portugal was in Amer
lea.
The Cartagena agreement was q
triple understanding reached between
/ Great Britain, France and Spain, fol-
, 1cwing a visit Of the late King Ed
ward of Cartagena, in 1907. The
apreemtns between Spain and Great
Britain and Spain and France were
distinct, although following the same
lines. Great Britain's chief interest il
The agreement was in the removal ot
anv cause for uneasiness IN regard tt
the possibility of land attack OF
! Gibraltar, Spain for the first time rec
cgnizing her right to hold the PENN
sula Spain on the other hand, bene
flied by having strong power guar
anteeing her position in the Canar:
Islands and the Mediterranean, in
Guiding the Balearic Islands.
No attempt was made by German.
tc conceal it's irritation at the concIu
sion of the agreement, for 1t was fel
th,t it's chief aim probably was tn
further isolation of that country.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1915-04-20
MEAT RIOTS IN PETROGRAD.
Butchers Who Refuse TO Sell al
Government Prices in Trouble.

Petrograd, April 20.-Petrograd
butchers refused to sell meat yester-
day, in protest against recent gov
arnment order warning all retailers
that prices must not be raised above
rates fixed by the government. Gus
toners who went to the shops for
their usual purchases found them
empty. They received little encour-
agement from the butchers, who said
there was no prospect that supply
of meat would be available.
This action led to disorders and
in some shops excited customers
broke into the meat cellars, and on
finding them we'll stocked insisted
that they be served. Incipient riots
which resulted in the partial wreck
ing of several shops, were ended by
the police, who made an investigation
as basis for court procedure against
the butchers.
Shops in which no meat was fount
were closed by the police, ard will
not be permitted to reopen until spec
ial permission has been obtained
Butchers who concealed meat will bt
fined or imprisoned.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1915-04-20
EXTRA HOLIDAY AT ST. MAkf's
Archbishop Christie, of Portland Ore
gon, Visits Institution.

The pupils of st. Msry,.s Academy
are enjoying the rare treat Of an 'ex-
ira holiday today, at the request oil
Archbishop Christie Of Portland, Ore
ron, who honored the school by a vls-
it yesterday afternoon. Accompany
;ng the Archbishop were his secre-
.ary, DR.. Thompson, also of Oregon
the very Reverend Andrew Morrlsey'
os,,Nptres , Dame University, and Dr.
]. Burns, csc, President of Holy
Cross, College Catholic University
Washington, DC: In his own charm, +,
ing manner Dr.. Morrissey introduced
tKe Archbishon tc the assembled pup
lis and:teachers. None but DR.. Nor
,issey could, have so quickly tuoched
,ne key note of response in,his charm
ed listeners. His address, though brief
was frequently interruptedSby hearty
cheers of approval. The Archbishop
stately and dignifed, was cheered as
he rose to express his pleasure al
Grd;ne himself surrounded by child
,en If historic Virginia. He spoke o.
the dreat West, hoping, that some' a
,oost Of his audience would enjoy II
rho near future, the pleasure Of tril
70 the Pacifc coast, his ideal land
At the close he invoked the benedle
,;on Of heaven on all present.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1915-04-20
SHOT DEAD By INDIAN LoN hi'
White postmistress Had Rejected
Praye Who Tries Suicide.

White Postmistress Had keIec'co
Brave Who Tries Suicide
shawano Wis, April 2O.-MlSS Mar!
Dickson, postmistress at heshen"' , o.
fetal agnecy of the Menomlnee in''a"
reservation. was shot and instantly
killed late Sunday night by an lhu''''
James Wapoose, rejected S",'o' :
Wapoose then fired two shots INTO
his head. He was taken to the Gov
ernment hospital, where 1t Is sa'o
chances for his recovery are slight.
The shooting occurred while MISS
Dickson was buggy riding with an
other young man. Wapoose lay IN
hiding at the side of the road and
webn Miss Dickson and her escort
came along demanded that the girl &c
with him. Upon Miss Dickson's re-
fusal Wapoose fired. Miss Dickson,
companion fled.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1915-04-20
CORPORATION COURT.

IN the Corporation Court Judge
Farley, today the case of A. T. Lynn
VS.. R. P. Henderson ct al, the jury
rendered verdict for the defendant
Harriet Eta Beander VS.. Rachel
J. Beander ct al; report of H. B. Ca
ton. commissioner, affirmed and H. n
Garner appointed special commission
er to sell house and lot.
Com. VS.. Arthur Harrington; appeal
from Police Justices Court; plea not
guilty and defendant discharged.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1915-04-20
WILL CARRY FIGHT
TO BITTER END
Barnes and Roosevelt Deter
mined to Listen to No
Compromise
BOTH PARTIES FIRM.
Former President Will Bare All Pos
sible Alleged Iniquitics, Political,
of Barnes

Syracuse, N. 7. April 20-With the
beginning today of testimony in Will
liam Barnes, Jr., $4,000 libel suit
against Theodore Roosevelt, both sides
declares that the fight will be car
ried to the bitter end and that no at
tempt will oe made to end the case
On technicalities.
1t was learned today that both Bar
res and Roosevelt are being impor-
tuned to compromise their fight and
avoid revelations which may upset
and blight their political careers.
Prominent Republicans are asking
Barnes and Republicans and Progress
sives suggesting to Roosevelt that a
compromise should be reached, if pos
siple, for the good of both parties
Such suggestions were firmly re-
iected today by both leaders. They
are set upon fight to finish.
Reports that statements in court
late yesterday of RooseVelt's cnlei
counsel, John M. Bowers, that Rose
yelt,s charges against Barnes were
not personal and were not meant to
impute personal corruption, might
lead to an amicable settlement OF the
suit, were vigorously denied today'
Roosevelt's side even went farther
They declared that Bowers disclaim-
or was not to be considered weak
ening" by ths. Roosevelt side or ever
IS an overture for a compromise.
Roosevelt was determined today
upon his original plan of ATTEMPTING
proof of his charges and barring all
possible alleged iniquities, POLITICAL
OF Barnes.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1915-04-20

The Rev. William Carrier, OF thf
Methodist Episcopal Church at Mil
lersport, Ohio, eight miles east o.
Huntington, w. Va, died in his pulpit
Sun day night from heart failure. lie
had preached his sermon and pro-
nounced the benediction, hut as he
uttered his final amen" his head fell
forward on his hands and an instant
later he fell to the floor dead.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1915-04-20

After examining only three witness
ses and being in session less thar
an hour the grandjury at Annapolis
Yesterday afternoon returned present
ments against the six promoters OF
the Movers Station poolroom, which
was raided by Baltimore police on
the 10Th of last January. The men
presented were William Austin. ahas
Dan Rice. William Brooks, Fred Cur
tbs, Sol Fink, Henry Murray. Frank
Ward. The six men Immediately
were placed on trial, pleaded guilty
and were given six months apiece
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1915-04-20

The British trawler Vanilla was
torpedoed and sunk in the Nortn ee"
NV a German submarine on Sunday
The. trawler Fermo tried to save the
Vanilla's crew, but was driven or oE
the German boat with torpedoes.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1915-04-20

Tie Supreme Court Of the United
States yesterday refused writ of
error in the suit of the New Amster-
sam Casualty Co., against Mrs. Lucy
D Mays, of this city. Mrs. Mays was
recently awarded verdict of $5,250
against the insurance company.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1915-04-20
Lumber Company Bankrupt.

Norfolk, Va, April 20.--The Popu-
lar Lumber Corporation, of Norfolk
filed a bankruptcy petition in the
United States District Court here
Yesterday. Liabilities are put al
s379,l77 and assets at S6Ol,572. Roger
Otis Clapp and N. T. Green were ap
pointed receivers.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1915-04-20
ITALY AND THE ALLIES
All Signs Point to War Between
Francis Joseph and Victor En-
anuel.

.. Paris, April 2O-Bafon Won Maccnlo
! Austrian Ambassador to Italy, has
sent his family and the archives of thu
embassy to Vienna from Rome, ac.
cording to a dispatch from the Italian
capital.
This news and other developments
I Indicate tha Italy is on the brink Of
war. While reports Of a clash between
Italian and Austrian troops at the
frontier are unconfirmed, it is under
stood that war will come from just
/ such an incident.
The Italian cabinet ministers are
holding daily conferences. Pope Bene-
Diet XIV and Emperor Francis Joseph
are exchanging letters. Prince Won
Bue!ow's negotiations for Austrian
concessions to Italy are reported to
have been broken off.
The dispatch announcing the de-
parture of the Austrian Ambassadors
family from Rome, states that Baron
von Macchio is remaining with only
one servant and the embassy's chan
cellcr
The Petit Partisan quotes prom
inSnt statesman Of Roumanla as say.
ing:
"Italy will fight with the allies. So
will Roumania. We shall enter the
war simultaneously with Italy. We arc
negotiating the final details Of our
agreement with Italy and awaiting
her final military preparations. | eX-
pect action to begin early in May"
London, April 20--Whether the ne
cotiations between Rome and Vienna
concerning Italy's demands for terri
torial concessions have been broken
off remains for the moment an ofhclai
secret but it appears to be UNIVERSAL!
agreed that the tension is approaching
he breaking point.
1t is suggested here that the Italian
foreign Office is awaiting an ultima
tum from Vienna on the subject o.
ltaly's military preparations along
the frontier as a preteXt to sever the
remaining ties barring an outbreak
CT hostilities.
The alertness with which every
move, diplomaticaliy or otherwise
rlade by Italy is now followed II
London indicates the high Importance
attached here to efforts to bring ital!
to the fighting line.
One of the main reasons advanced
for this desire to include Italy in the
partnership of the allies is that IN nc
other way is it possible to close so Ell
fectually the, door through which sup
rples are still reaching the Teutonle
combattants in considerable amount.
A case in: point is the confscati"r
.hv the Swiss authorities announced
in Geneva today. of a carload of ma
chine guns of American manufacture
which was on the way to Germany
from Genoa. Shipments Of iron, cop
per sulphate, etc. have been reach
ing Germany with fair degree OF
regularity through Italy. 1t IS sc
serted today that sudden embargo
has been placed at Como on tram
load of these supplies. and that 'ta''
and Roumania have taken joint: action
jr refusing to allow foodstutf 70" th'
civilian population of Austria-Huh-
oary to traverse their territories.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1915-04-20

The auxiliary German cruiser hron-
prinz Wilhelm was placed in drydock
at Newport News yesterday. Official
survey of her condition was begun at
once. The vessel is guarded by forty
soldiers from Fort Monroe.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1915-04-20

FOR SALE-Overland touring car
Preston lights, Echlick horn, good
tires and will sell cheap for cash
Will demonstrate Apply to '?'
King street. -"-''
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1915-04-20

There will be a meeting OF the
grammar grade Of the Parent and
Teachers Association, tomorrow
"Wednesday afternoon, at $3.50 1T
Lee school. a large attendance is re-
quested.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1915-04-20

Mrs. Annie E Walter died at her
home 122 North Henry Stret at II
O'Clock last hight. She is survived by
five children, three sons, and two
daughters. Her body will be shipped
to Culpeper tomorrow for interment.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1915-04-20
JITNEYS WIN IN RICHMOND.
Court Hold They Can Operate With
out Franchise.

Richmond. Va, April 20-JitneE
husses won a victory in the State
courts Yesterday when the application
of the street railway company here
tcr an injunction to prevent opera
,;on of the j;tney without franchises
go common carriers was denied.
The railway company itself is op-
rr.t;no busses while an appeal Is IN
progress.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1915-04-20

At the Washington Conference
Ccored of the Methodist Episcopal
Church, held in Baltimore yesterday
the Rev. John w. Jackson was assign
cd to the church in this city
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1915-04-20
AUTOMOBUISTS NOTICE

Many Washington Motorists bring
their tire troubles to LEAHY The
Tire Doctor" Why?-Not because OF
his good looks.
n. Fairfax st. opp. Police Station
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1915-04-20

A session Of the corporation court,
Judge L. c. Barley, presiding, was
held today. Only matters Of minor
Importance were heard.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1915-04-20
BREVlTlEs

! Tonight at the Richmond Theater
SThe World Film Corporation will pre-
sent. Vivian Martin in "The Wishing
Ring" a Shubert photo play in five
parts.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1915-04-20

The total Prussian casualties in the
war are now 1,196,969, according to
lists of losses published in Berlin yes
terday. The sixth list contained 81
524 names.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1915-04-20

LOsT-Thursday evening white
poodle dog, female. Back clipped
and answers to name OF "Beauti-
full" Brown eyes. Reward if re-
turned to 421 Cameron street. l7-lt
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1915-04-20

In Police Court today Lucian Men
es and his wife, Maud Menes, were
sentenced to jail for six months and
q fine of $50 for having taken watch
and $50 from NJ. Williams, visitor
TO Alexandria.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1915-04-20

Richard OShaunessy. 45 years old
dairyman, died yesterday at his
home near Bailcy's Cross Roads.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1915-04-20
LEARY'S TIRE HOSPITAL

Auto tire repairing is our specially,
ever 20 years experience back Of
each job.
:, Fairfax St. Opp. Police Station.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1915-04-20

FOUND-In Elks' Hall Saturday
night April 18th, Odd Fellows gold
sleeve button. Owner can get IL py
calling on or writing to E. E. Down
ham. Alexandria, Va. 2O-2t.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1915-04-20

c;nre y o'clock Sunday night al!
communication between the Neither
lands has ceased. The frontier IS
completely closed, not even person"
with passes from the German author-
tiles being allowed to cross.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1915-04-20

Nice rooms for rent, for light house.
keeping, in good location, 2O4 north
Washington street. Zo-lI
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1915-04-20

Lillian Cohen, 10, staggered faint
inp into a New York drug store cry
ing. 81 have been stabbed" She
said a tall. dark man had been fol
lowing her and when she had repulsed
his approaches jabed her in the arm
five times. The police are looking
for the tall, dark man, whom they
suspect of being drug fiend. The
girl was taken to Gouvernor Hospital
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1915-04-20

Three more Dutch trawlers have
been seized by German warships and
taken to Hamburg, according to news
received in Amsterdam from imui-
den.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-03-11
PAPE'S D|APEPS|N
FOR INDIGESTION
OR BAD STOMACH
Relieves SOurncSS, gas, Heart
burn, Dyspepsia in five
minutes.

Sour, sassy, upset stomach, indiges-
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rood you eat ferments into gases aud
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millions OF sales annually
Get large nfty-cent case of Pape's
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1t is n scientific. harmless and pleas
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Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-03-11
CHARTERS ISSUED.

Charters were Issued BY the state
Corporation Commission yesterday, as
follows
Amendment to charters Roanoke Riv-
er Development Company, Richmond.
extending time in which to commence
work TO March II, 1917.
,,o Aibemarie Golf Club. .Albcmarle
stock; conduct golf club. T B. BEN
son, president: w. c. Scott, Jr, sccre
tnry and treasurer. both OF Charlottes-
Vile.
Motor Sales and Service COMPANY,
Incorporated, Norfolk. Capital stock,
$4,000 to $4,000; automobile business
X. c.. Taylor, president; r. NJ Sprin
ger. Secretary. both OF Norfolk
New Virginia Hotel Corporation,
Norfolk. Capital stock, $1,000 to $40
600. NJ. +. Garrett, president; o. Ball,
secretary, both OF Norfolk.
Norfolk pepsi-Cola BottIing Com
pany. Incorporated. Capital stock,
$500 to $500: bottling business
a. +. Moses, president: Is. d. Melcher.
secretary and treasurer, both OF Nor
folk.
Amendment TO charter Riverside
Residence Company, Incorporated Nor
folk. increasing it's capital stock from
$4,000 to 100000.
Foreign charters: Aetna Dynamite
Company, Incorporated, a New York
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-03-11
Grnrrnl Weather cond,,,on..

Washington March lO-Thc general
ana widespread depression that has
covered the West Atlantic Ocean for
some time past has drifted slightly to
the westward with resulting rctarda-
ton uf weather conditions over the
United States. accompanied ny Il gem
ei"l though slight falling tendency In
pressure. c*ccpt over very limited
areas. hs y consequence, fair weather
aud practically stationery temperatures
have prevailed throughout the country
"Ncep; in the West Gulf and North Pa
CHE States, where there were light
rains. There is no prospect Of any de-
cldcd change in weather conditions
during the next two days and generally
fair weather without decided tempcra-
turc changes will prevail throughout
the country
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-03-11
To-Day and Tonight
in Richmond

rubcrculusis Camp Society. unnuni
meeting, Young MEMS Christian As-
sOciu ttOD, $40 O'Clock.
Junior OnkNyOOd Memorial NssO-
cintion, ISL East BrOud street. &
o'clock.
Catholic womnn's Club, reading
by }. ". SOkrIy, S;3O O'Clock.
seventh street Christian Church,
unIrtcur pln!, "Hrtween the Acts"
o'clock.
Equal Suffrage League, address,
Mrs. Helen Bcurdsir. Oh Work of
Travellers Ala society, d:3O O'Clock.
Ai"mnnr tssOcintiOn. Wumnn'.
College. !. ~. &. A.. ) O'Clock.
Midday Lcntrn services. especially
for men. Sc. rnui's Church. ndtlr~sx
By ReN. Henry SiOnn Coiiin, OF Mad
Ihon Avenue Presbyterian Church.
New York. city. 90 ! $50 o'rloci..
BlJ0u-t.rHIcc Scott ConIIany I'm
"Inycrs' Lane: mntincc. 2,:,O; night,
Si3D.
Lyric--NnUdcSiiic and picturcs;
mntiner. 80 night. 7:IO and D.
Strnnh-;arnunount pictures: con-
tinnouh performance. IL noon to II.
toionini-Noti0n pictures; con-
tinuous performance. 4" noon TO H.
experimentation pictures; con-
tinuouS performance. IO::sO, morning.
to ~. night.