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The Twin City star. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1910-19??, 1915-07-10

tiers all over the land are seen as the
results Of their devotion to the church.
Among the many men who have
drunk In the wisdom Of the fathers of
the church and shown marked capabil-
ity along all lines is the Rev. l. N.
Ross, D. D., pastor Of Ebenezer A. M.
q. church, Baltimore. He is now favor
ably considered as available and suit
able timber for the bishopric. DR.. Ross
is native Of Tennessee, and three Of
his older brothers, now deceased, were
active ministers in the denomination.
The brothers were the Rev. w. p. Ross,
founder Of the Divinity high school,
now Edward Waters college, Jackson
vile, Fla; the Rev. o. P. Ross, at the
time Of his death dean Of Campbell
college, Jackson, Miss, and the Rev.
A. n. Ross, one Of the founders Of
Wayman institute, Harrodsburg, KY.
DR.. Ross has been a minister since
1880, when he Joined the Ohio con-
ference. He has successfully pastored
In a number Of conferences and enter
tanned the general conference when it
met at st. Paul's church, Columbus. O.,
in 1900. While stationed in Ohio he
pursued advanced courses at Oberlin
college. 1t Is not only as an orator
that he is known, but as a revivalist
and financier. He built the Wiley
Avenue church, Pittsburgh, and was
stationed at Big Bethel church, At
lanta, before being sent to Metropolitan
church. Washington, six years ago.
He has been delegate to a number
Of general conferences Of his denomi-
nation and though not a delegate four
years ago received a most fattering
vote for the episcopacy. Since his re-
cent election as one Of the six min
listers to represent the Baltimore A. M.
q. conference at the next general con-
ference he has received flattering offers
Of support for the bishopric from in
fuential churchmen I'm various sections
Of the country.
The Twin City star. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1910-19??, 1915-07-10
Not STANDING.

BILLS he in the standing army?
,iii-No. He's in the cavalry.-Yon-
Aers Statesman
The Twin City star. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1910-19??, 1915-07-10

Foresters, Chicago; former Governor
Charles g. Deneen, Cardinal James
Gibbons, Governor whitman of New
York and Mrs. Ella Flagg Young.
Twelve distinct departments have
been created for the exposition, and
In them will be shown exhibits from
nearly every state in which the negro
Ii part Of the population. These de-
partments are religion, education, in
dustry, social progress, music, socio-
logy, military, liberal arts, professional.
fraternal, athletics and miscellaneous.
Nineteen state legislatures have either
passed or have before them bills pro-
viding appropriations to establish state
exhibits.
Hundreds Of letters approving the
purpose Of the exposition have been
received, representing every race and
religion, every profession and business
and social activity in America.
The exhibits of the progress of the
colored man since his emancipation
from slavery will be many and various.
Each Of the 400 colored schools and
colleges In the United States will be
represented. The best of 5000 patents
granted to colored men by the federal
government will, by special arrange
ment be brought to Chicago to show
IN the Coliseum.
The government Of Liberia, Africa,
made up originally Of freed slaves from
America, will send an exhibit and Pro-
fessor Frederick Starr of the Univer-
sity Of Chicago has been appointed
their official representative by the
Liberian government. The Roman
Catholic exhibit will be feature Of
the exposition, including, besides paint
ings and sculpture, many relics Of the
The Twin City star. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1910-19??, 1915-07-10

As a minister Of the gospel he has
made his own way to the front
y During the year 1888 this promising
young minister was appointed by the
presiding elder to supply at Brazil,
Ind. When he took charge Of the
church at Brazil he found three full
members and two probationers. He
realized that work had to be done, and
he rolled up his sleeves and went at it.
He got into the confidence Of the peo-
pie and erected a church costing $500
and increased the membership to sixty
four. -. ->' '...
From each charge which he held
splendid reports were made. He had
not been making much noise, but was
doing substantial work. This caused
him to be sought from time to time. 1t
was in 1891, having completed his stud
les, that Bishop Brown ordained him
an elder and transferred him to the
Michigan conference, sending him to
Jackson, Mich. The foundation had
been laid In jackson for a new church,
and this young minister took hold, and
It was not long before the building
was completed at a cost Of $4,000.
It was not long before he was re-
turned to Indiana to do some special
work there. This was done at Lafa-
yette and Vincennes under Bishop Way
man. Churches were built, parsonages
and In some cases churches were re-
modelled and many new members were
received at each charge. The bishop
decided that he was wanted in Indian
apolis, so he was assigned to Allen
chapel His real work was done here,
because he remodeled the church at q
cost Of 5000 and paid for it before he
was assigned to another field. His
work attracted the attention Of Cover
nor James A. Mount. who was loud In
his praises Of the young minister.
Five years were spent in this charge.
then Bishop Grant transferred him to
the Iowa conference and stationed him
ut Bethel A. M. e. church, Chicago.
During his stay In Chicago the men,
bership Of Bethel was increased and
some good work was accomplished. He
wan 4Ouuu lOIcAuOSt IN every IuIuS tudt
meant progress for his race. He made
many friends. He remained there to
the time limit Of the denomination and
was sent from Chicago to Quincy, Ill,
where he remained only four weeks.
Bishop Arnett having asked for him to
% to Atlantic CITY, N. ].
The officers and members of the
church received DR.. Murray with open
arms, and his plans were soon laid and
work begun. The church was erected
at cost Of $4,000. He remained there
Q fun term and turned over to his sue
cessor one Of the prettiest and best
buildings In the state Of New Jersey.
He was appointed presiding elder over
the Newark district and served four
years. He Is now pastor In Jersey
City, N. j., where he has made friends
and WIN carry to the annual conference
. ssed psOort
The Twin City star. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1910-19??, 1915-07-10
ECONOMY.

One Of the greatest csnSes Of
American civilization today Is the
fact that It is objectionable to save
and that the people are ashamed to
save. while extravaganza. waste
and carelessness are looked upon
ss smart and signs Of prosperity
Roger w. Babson.
The Twin City star. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1910-19??, 1915-07-10
Negro in 6is relation 70 the church.

Negro IN MS reIat1On 10 the cnurcn.
There are more than 1000, 600
Negroes engaged In agricultural pur-
suits, and 70 per cent Of them are In
the southern states. More than % per
cent Of the total number of farmers
In the south in 1910 were Negroes and
II per cent Of the total farm acreage
was operated by them. The Negro has
produced 5000 books and periodicals,
nearly 1000 songs and musical COM
positions. The Hon. Thomas Wallace
Swami Is secretary Of the commission,
having charge Of the celebration.
The Twin City star. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1910-19??, 1915-07-10
Athletic Exercises.

Flattered Restaurant Keeper-I'm
glad to hear. sir, that you've been
growing so strong since you began
coming to my restaurant.
Fullett-Well. it's a fact. You see,
my habits are sedentary, and I can't
afford to enter a gymnasium. Yes,
sir; your steaks and roast fowls are
making q new man Of me.
The Twin City star. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1910-19??, 1915-07-10
tie Aceompanimsnt.

II have an eye for the stage"
"Then look out you don't get th
hook too."-Baltimore American.
The Twin City star. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1910-19??, 1915-07-10
Degsrsration Of the House.

Oe9ouoratsoh OF tno rJouoos
No Jokes are better appreciated than
those that are made unwittingiy by
sober minded men.
Not long ago solemn member of
congress was holding forth In that
body In pessimistic strain about
what he felt to be a great falling OF
In the character and standing Of that
august body.
"Since l came into this house four
years ago." he announced with the ut
most gravity ''the confidence Of the
public in it has much diminished."-
Philadelphia Ledger.
The Twin City star. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1910-19??, 1915-07-10
Changed Views.
Thine makes a big difference"

what are you thinking off,
my wife's father. l used to think
him q stubborn old fool. Now I 70.
spect his Judgment"
Whats happenedT
Nothing; only he did his durndest
to prevent my clipping with his daugh.
ter."-Detroit Free Press.
The Twin City star. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1910-19??, 1915-07-10
Looked SUSPICIOUS

Looked Suspicious. 4
That cat must think she's prettier
than am" . .....'.
"Why 80. vanessaT u.. .s
"She's always after me to have my
picture taken with her."-Pittsburgh
Pest
READ THE STARTS NFWs
The Twin City star. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1910-19??, 1915-07-10

lad THE STARTS NEWS
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1915-12-18
LAND VALUES IN FAIRFAX
Completion Of Five Year Assessment
Shows Increase of Less Than
100000

The new five-year assessment OF
lands and lots in Fairfax county has
been completed according to- the
new assessments, the value of lands
and lots in Fairfax county ~ &c.
54s,s47, against S5,77S,69O in 1910 at
the last fve-year valuation. This
is an increase of S7T0,157, which does
not indicate that there has been any
extensive re-valuation Of taxable prop
critics, such as has been made in AL
exandria county. According to the
report of the tax commission made
to the General Assembly at its last
session, the actual value of Fairfax
county realty, estimated on the basis
of actual sales, is $15,355,O00. If this
is correct estimate, then the as
SCISSORS have rated real estate at ap-
proXimately ~ per cent of its sell
|, ing price.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1915-12-18
ED1sON's FAvORlTE INVENTION

The announcement that the Nobel
Prize for great discoveries in physics,
is to be awarded this year to Thorn
as A. Edison, is commented upon in
the electrical World" of New York,
in part, referring to his wonderful
inventions and achievements, as fol-
lows:
Later his ingenuity was lent to
develop the telephone-transmitter and
ut about the same time came the be-
ginnings of the photograph, by all
means his most brilliant contribution
to physics"
The Edison Diamond Disc Phono-
graph, which is the instrument re-
ferred to, and which is Mr.. Edisoh,s
favorite Of all his Inventions, is oh
sale at R. F. Knight G Sons. big
store.
The wonderful; sweetness of the
music recreated, the entire absence
of mechanical noise, the marvellous
diamond stylus, the indestructible re-
cords, are few of the exclusive fea.
lures Of this musical instrument.
Special concerts will be given every
morning, afternoon and evening un-
til Christmas, and every one should
hear them.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1915-12-18
U-
GO NO FARTHER.
The Evidence is at Your Door.

The Evidence is at Your Door.
and the statement of this highly re.
Alexandria proof is what you want
spected resident will Danish all doubt
Mrs. R. H. Dawson, 400 N. West
ST., Alexandria, says: "My back was
so stiff and lame that I couldn't do
anything without great suffering.
When got down, it was almost i'm
possible for me to straighten up.
Sharp twinges often caught me in
the small of my back and hips and
couldn't move until they eased up.
In the morning, my back ached so
badly that I could hardly get out
OF bed. My kidneys were irregular
IN action and the kidney secretions
caused me much misery. I felt all
out OF sorts and had no ambition to
do anything. A neighbor advised me
to take Doan's Kidney Pills and I
got a box at c. w. Summers Drug
Store. / never took another medi-
cine that acted so quickly. One box
put my kidneys in good working. Or
der and made my back strong"
Price SOC at all dealers. Don't SIM
ply ask for kidney remedy get
Doan's Kidney Pills-the same that
Mrs. r. H. Hawson, had Foster Mil
burn Ca, Prop, Buffalo, N. Y.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1915-12-18
T|HI G

, lin the Clerks Office OF the Cor
poration Court of the City OF Alex
andria, on the 18th day of Deem
her, 1918, Gordon :Thomas,e in his
own right and as devisee under the
will of Robert ID; Thomas and AS
executor thereof, Complainant.
nc .1.i.Ts ~ $:
Fanny Dixon, John II. Thomas,
Mary Belle Pirtle, John Bashaw.
Clairborne Pirtle, Mary Pirtle and
Garvin Thomas, Defendants.
The object of this suit is to have
the will Of Robert j. Thomas. de-
ceased, construed and particularly
paragraphs S and C thereof, aud to
declare premises Nos. lA0O, 1920, and
1929 King Street, Alexandria, Va,
to be Immediately and now vested IN
Complainant in. fee simple, under
terms Of said will, and for general
relief. :,
It appearing by an affidavit filed
in this cause that the defendants
John Fl. Thomas, Mary Belle Pirte,
John Bashaw, Claiborne PTtie. Mary
pirtlc and Gavin Thomas are non
residents of this State: II Is Ordered,
That said defendants appear here
within fifteen days after due publl:-
cation of this order, and do what is
necessary to protect their interests
in this suit, and that copy or this
order be forthwith inserted in the
Alexandria Gazette newspaper pub
lished in the City of Alexandria, once
week for four successive weeks.
and posted at the front door Of the
Court House Of this city.
NEWELL. S. GREENAWAY, Clerk
A Copy Testc:
Robinson Moncurc. p. Q.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1915-12-18
UNKNOWN. HE DIES AS HERO.
Carried 10 Death in Freshet Trying
To Save Bridge.

Huntington, w. Va, Dec. 1s.-An
unknown hero went to his death in
the Guyardotte river yesterday when
the new steel county bridge at
Ranger, Lincoln county, collapsed.
| Deaf TO warnings, he worked to
the last On the middle span trying to
save part of the structure and dis
appeared in the maelstrom wrought
10y an avalanche of logs, brought down
on the crest of freshet.
! "Just give me a nickname" the
stranger said when he got his job
Ia few days ago, and none knew his
|Teal rame. The bridge cost $4,000.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1915-12-18

When a severe cold settles on thu
lungs it is called bronchitis. There Is
danger of its leading to, broncho
pneumonia, and for this reason it is
always best to go to bed and take
Chamberlain's Cough Remedy as d.
-ected 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 fall. When | began
using it | was so hoarse at tim"s
that it was difficult for me to speak
above a whisper. l resorted to the
use of this valuable medicine and
found it very soothing and healing.
In weeks time | was we'll" Oh.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1915-12-18
STARVED INTO DIVORCE.
NNTc Says She Lived Months on Cof-
fee and Buns.

Trenton. Dec. 18.-Upon the charge
|has she was literally starved into
esertine her husband, Vice Chan
4llor Rackes yesterday granted Mrs.
Helena Brose, a divorce from Henry
b. Brase, The cross-petition of the
husband was dismissed. Mrs. Brose
|sstifcd that for two months she liv-
IA on nothing but coffee and buns and
be Sell away from IT'S to 81 pounds.
| B-ose, according to the testimony,
Eied suicide four different times just
fstghten his wife, On two occasions
be found him with a rope around
: s,eck and on two others he said
was about to take acid. He is still
i've.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1915-12-18
STATE AND COUNTY LAWS.
Automobile Speeders Win Over Rich.
mond Police Court

Richmond, Dec. 1s--According to
an opinion rendered to the Council
Ordinance Committee Thursday night
by City Attorney Pollard, Police JUS
tice Crutchfeld has not at the pres
emit the right to try persons for ex-
ceeding the speed limit, under the
State statute, the city traffic. ordi-
nances prescribing for Richmond
speed limit different from that pre-
scribed by the State law, having sup
erseded the State enactment.
Supplementing the written opinion
verbally, Mr.. Pollard made the state
ment that any of the numerous per-
sons fined in the Police. Court for
speeding during the whole period in
which that court has been convicting
violators under the State law, could
have had such fine set aside in the
Hastings Court by merely raising the
point that the Police Court had ex-
ceeded it's jurisdiction in imposing
such fine.
With this information before it,
the committee voted unanimously to
recommend for passage the ordinance
introduced by Councilman Powers,
which amends the present traffic or
dinance so as to provide a maximum
fine Of s25 for speeders convicted for
the first time. Second offenses are
made punishable by fine Of $50, and
the third offense is punishable by re-
vocation of the permit to drive an
automobile in the city of Richmond.
In his opinion to the Ordinance
Committee, Mr.. Pollard informs it
that the ordinance. will not conflict
with the State law, and that if adopt
ed it can be enforced. He holds thai
the present ordinance Of the city'pre.
scribing a speed limit. supersedes the
State statute on the subject, from
which it follows that the Council OF
the city Richmond has right to
amend said ordinance, and that the
amendment, if made, would be vaild
and could be enforced"
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1915-12-18
NOTICE.

Stockholders Meeting of the Ameri.
can Rutile Company Of Virginia.
The annual Meeting Of the Stock
holders of the American Rutile Co.,
will be- held at the Office of the Com
pany, No. Ill south Fairfax street,
Alexandria, Virginia, on Monday the
Srd Of January, 1916, from - o'clock
noon to l o'clock p. m, for the cleo
ton of directors, and for the trans
action Of such other business as can
be lawfully considered.
The: transfer books will be closed
for 10 days prior to the Bird day Of
January. W. M. SLATER
President.
ALBERT HARPER, Sec. & Treas.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1915-12-18

"Gets.It" Puts Yonr Feet In Glover.
pleasure to have corns just to see
them come off with "Gets-it," 1t just
loosens the corn from the true flesh
easily, and then make it come clean
off,. 4S hours ends corns for keeps.
It makes the use of tape, corn-squeez-
ing bandages Irritating slaves knives
scissors, and razcrs really look ridi-
culous. Get rid Of those corns quick
", surely, painlessly,-just easily
with "Gets-It's the Goth century
way.
25c a bottle or sent direct by E.
"Gets-it is sold by all druggists,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1915-12-18

I. Persons who have stomach troubles
are apt to become discouraged. They
will see by the following that their
chances of recovery are excellent. i A
X. William. Independence, Va, tells
of a remarkable cure that was effect
ed in that vicinity. One of, his Gus
toners was so badly afflicted with
stomach trouble that he was sent to
hospital, but received little bene-
nj and came home to die. Mr. Will
mans suggested that he try Cham
oeiilain,s Tablets which he did. and
tooay ne is a we'll man and weighs
10 pounds. obtainable everywhere.
Oysters in all Stulas Of tha Pam.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1915-12-18
FAIRFAX COUNTY NOTES
Hugh Dobson Convicted of Assault
and Given Three Years.

Hnph Dobson, of the Chesterbrook
neighborhood, was convicted by 2
iury in the Fairfax circuit court last
week Of attempted assault, his VIC
Tins being the young daughters Of
his wife by her former husband. The
Jury fixed his punishment Mt three
wears in prison, and he was given
that sentence and remanded to jill.
A motion to set aside the verdict
was made by his attorneys and over
ruled, and it is stated an appeal will
be taken to the Virginia supreme
court of appeals. There are two 9TH
er indictments against Dobson, as
well as against his wife, who is free
on her own recognizance.
On application Of Sheriff Allison,
W. D. Cross, Harvey Cross, L. T..
Mcintosh and N. E. Dove were ap-
pointed deputy sheriffs. Mr.. Mcln-
tosh succeeds John R. Stewart, VINO
has served for many years as der-'
uty, and who declined another term.
i The Fairfax county Board of Su-
pervisors held it's final session of the
year on Wednesday, clearing various
odds and ends Of business, including
road accounts. A new committee was
appointed to meet with the Prince
William county committee to view
the site for the proposed bridge over
Bull Run, and make further report.
In the matter Of the question rails
cd by James Allan Of Vienna as to
the legality of certain salary pay
ments to County Supt. of Schools
Hall, Commonwealth Attorney Ford
gave an opinion that it was MAJ
ter the board had nothing to do with,
and that no action was required. In
other words, it rests with the md
vidual taxpayer to bring action IN
court if he believes the payments to
be illegal. Mr.. Allan says he will
i bring suit in due time.
William Berwick, an expert Of the
Library of Congress, is now engaged
in restoring and remounting the Mar
tina Washington will, lately returned
to Virginia by J. Pierpoint Nor
gan. Mr.. Berwick also remounted the
/ Washington will. He has process
4 by which the life of these ancient
documents can be greatly prolonged
A receptacle for the will is to he pro-
vided shortly.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1915-12-18
Lowney's. Candies

A large shipment of the freshest
candies just received in fancy gift
boxes, from 10 cents to $500 each.
If you want to make present to a
lady there is nothing more appro-
pirate.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1915-12-18
Cigars and Pipes

If you want to make man happy
give him fine box of cigars or 4
pipe. You will find in my store q
complete assortment of smoking ma
terials from the domestic cigar at
$1.OO a box to the finest imported
Havanas. Pipes at all prices.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1915-12-18
Electric Flashlights

For your friend that owns an au-
tomobile or for your country cousin
lett me suggest an electric fash
light. A big assortment. You save
money by buying from me.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1915-12-18
XMAS PRESENTS
For Old and Young.
Child, Man or Woman.

/ have a large and complete stock
of things that are suitable for Christ
mas presents. more than double the
amount Of goods that ] have ever
carried before, and cordially invite
yoE to- call and examine my line.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1915-12-18
TOYS and Novelties

Our, line of toys and novelties is
now ready for your inspection. See
our line of knives, good steel at very
low prices. Knives from 25c to 81.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1915-12-18
jog TO Memory

A few things you will find here
that will he useful for Christmas
fancy soaps, thermos bottles, books
and magazines, fountain pens, safe
ty razors.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1915-12-18

lAt subscription book for shares
of tile 18th series of the German Co
Operative Building Association No. 5
will close on and after December
n, 1915.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1915-12-18

THE CITIZENS NATIONAL BANK,
of Alexandria, Va, December II,
1915.
The annual meeting Of the stock
holders of this bank will be held at
it's banking house on TUESDAY, the
18th day of JANUARY, 1916, be-
tween the hours of IL noon and l
p. 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 M. GREEN, Cashier.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1915-12-18
Christmas Candies

In addition to the finer candies ]
carry all. grades and at all prices,
boxed and in bulk.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1915-12-18
AUTOMOBILE NOTICE.

Don't throw away your old tires
If not W With repairing have then
made into reliners or blowout patch
es. We make EN- att LEAHY'S tire
HOSPITAL