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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1915-10-22

BIZ SAMUEL II. LUNT, Auctioneer.
AUCTION SALE OF DESIRABLE
HOUSE AND LOT, KNOWN AS
LOT NO. 4. HUME AVENUE,
HUME ADDITION TO ST. ELMO,
in THE COUNTY OF sALEXAN-
DRIA, VIRGINIA.
Pursuant to the terms of a deed OF
trust given on the 10th day of jan
uary, 1915, and duly recorded amongst
the land records of the county Of
Alexandria, Virginia, in deed book
No. 146 page 242, to the undersigned
trustees, default having been made
in the pavement of one of the notes
secured thereby, and being of the said
required by the holder of the said
note, the said trustees will offer for
sale on TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 2,
1915, at o'clock, P. NJ, in front of
the premises, in the County Of Alex
andria, Virginia, all that lot of
ground in the County of Alexandria,
Virginia, VIII, the buildings and i'm
provements thereon, known as lot no.
Hume Avenue, Hume Addition to
St. Elmo, bounded and described as
follows to-wit: Beginning at stake
in the north line of Hume Avenue,
said stake being south So degrees 40
minutes west 1862 feet, from an
iron pipe at the intersection of said
north line of Houme Avenue with the
southwest right of way Of the WASH
ington and Old Dominion, Railroad,
thence with the north line of said
Hume Avenue, south SO degrees 10
minutes west thirty-fve feet to
point thence departing from said
Avenue north l degree 20 minutes
west 1850 feet to a stake thence
north SO degrees 40 minutes east
thirty-fve feet to a stake; thence
south degree 20 minutes east los. q
feet to the beginning containing 3,G75
square feet. The property to DE sold
subject to a first trust of fifteen hun
dred dollars, dated December first,
1914.
Terms of sale: All cash above said
trust. Conveyance at the cost of the
purchaser.
SAMUEL v. GUSACK
JOSEPH S. HARPER.
Trustees
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1915-10-22
SHORT AND SIMPLE .
ANNALS OF THE POOR.

Pathetic stories of the lives OF
girls who dwell in tenements ana
gain precarious livelihood IN the
garment trade were unfolded thss
week before the Aldermanic commit
tee of Chicago investigating the gar
ment workers strike and its cause.
Manufacturers ignored invitations 70
be present.
Tears came to the eyes of some OF
the girls as they told of their strug-
gle for existence. The normal earn
ings Of the girls, testimony showed,
were SIS week, and only supreme ef-
forts, working from daylight to dark,
without lunch, would bring in So.
One young woman said that IN dull
times she had earned as low as 70
cents a week. Another testified that
the girls have to buy their own need
les. Three hundred girls, she said,
had to use the same roller towel.
One young woman said that she
worked from 7.30 a. m. to 5:45 p. m.
and that she and 13 other girls en-
gagged on hastings were able to make
So a week by giving up half of the
lunch hour to work. All Of the wit
nesses complained of harsh treat
ment from foremen, mostly in the
way of abusive language. One of the
compliments said:
81 pay SIS a month for my room
and my sister charges me Is cents
meal for what l eat. | am often
hungry, but I can't afford to spend
more"
A young woman, who earns 81 a
week related that she keeps within
her income by walking two miles 10
and from work and spending only %
cents a day for food.
One girl told of system of fines.
If damage iss.done to garment. the
offender is fined 81 so or 50. If the
offender is not known all are asses
sed rs cents apiece.
People who reside in small cities
and who occasionally visit the larger
centres are often thrown into solili-
quies while standing in front of large
hotels watching the Fastening Steps
of young women with pinched faces
and faded garments as they pass nur-
riedly atc in the evening making
their way to their homes often miles
away on the suburbs. Most OF them
would patronize the street cars we're
they able. The above shows the ST.
lent suffering of thousands of suc;i
who barely exist on the pittances
they receive for their labor while sur
rounded by evil influences and tenn
tations to go wrong.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1915-10-22
PANAMA CANAL.
officials at Zone Refuse to Hazard
Guess as to End of Dredging.
the above

Washington, Oct. 22--Oficials re-
sponsible for the Panama canal refuse
to predict when the waterway will be
reopened.
This is the significant statement
contained in the latest issue Of the
Canal Record, the official publication
of the Canal Zone government. Prac-
tically, therefore, it represents the
view of Governor Goethals.
1t is pointed out that up to October
IS, the slide movement in the, Gaillard
'cVt had so;continued that:the material
removed was about equal to the slide
movement into the prism. This means
that practically no progress is being
made toward the opening of the canal.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1915-10-22
SALE OF DESIRABLE
HOUSE AND LOT, 80 NORTH
ROYAL STREET.

By Samuel H. Lunt, Auctionecr
Pursuant to the terms Of a deed Of
trust given on the 18th day of March.
1915, and duly recorded amongst the
Land Records of the City OF Alec
andria, Virginia, in deed book No. IS
page 257, to the undersigned trus
tee, default having been made in
the payment Of one of the notes Sc
cured thereby, and being thcreunto
required by the holder of the said note,
the said trustee will offer for sale
on SATURDAY, OCTOBER 30, 1915,
at II o'clock noon, in front of the
Royal Street entrance to the Market
Building, in the City of Alexandria,
Virginia, all that lot Of ground in
the city OF Alexandria, Virginia, with
the buildings and improvements
thereon: known as No. SO North
Royal Street, bounded and described
as follows to-wit: Beginning on the
west side of Royal Street 10 feet
North of Queen Street and at the
north line of lot formerly Eagan's
and running thence north on Royal
Street 20 feet 6 inches to the middle
of the partition between the hous.
on the loE hereby conveyed and the
house adjoining on the north; thence
west parallel to Queen Street 90 feet;
thence south parallel to Royal Street
% feet 6 inches, more or less, the
length of the first line; and thence
east; in a direct line 90 feet ITO the
beginning with all 'appurtences to
the me.helonging or in any wise APP
pertaining.
Terms OF sale: Cash. Conveyance
ing at the cost of the purchaser.
JOHN D. NORMOYLE, Trustee.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1915-10-22
GAS KILLS VETERAN
Michael Danenhaucr Found Dead in
Room in WASHINGTON.

Washington, Oct. 22.-Michael Dan
enhauer, so years old, who for the
last % years had been employed at
the Capitol, was found dead early to-
day in his room at 222 Third street
northwest. The apartment was filed
with Illuminating gas. The police De-
lieve his death was the result of an
accident.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1915-10-22
KILLED AMID WRECKAGE.
Mount Pleasant, Pa, Oct. 81.

Mount Pleasant, Pa, Oct. q. :
Theodore While, ir., aged %, of
Greensburg, was killed and William
Smith, aged SO, general superintend-
ent of a Mount Pleasant glass com:
pany, was spaipf utix hurt when; an
automobile in which Smith was driv-
ing went over 15-ioot embankment
here yesterday. While was pinned
under the wreckage Of the car.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1915-10-22

FOR S!iLE-beautiful dahlias, Cos
mos ChrySanthemums, and Other
cut flowers, Saturday morning and
night at stand in market. c. Albert
Schaffer. O21-22-23.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1915-10-22

BENJAMIN C. Cline, of Winchester,
who sued the Cumberland Valley
Railroad Company for $4,000 dam
ages, claiming he was permanently
injured when thrown against the
steering post Of his automobile while
humping over the railroad crossing
at Clear Brook, has been given $1,000
by jury. The railroad company took
an appeal.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1915-10-22
VIRGINIA NEWS
Yesterday, the second day Of the
Orange County Fair, was clear.
About 1000 people saw the exhibits.

A report has reached Admiral Beat
ty, commandment of the Norfolk Navy
Yard that yacht Eclipse, on which
ak warrant officers of the informed
German cruiser Kronprinz Wilhelm
left Norfolk October IT,, was seen
coming out of the Potomac river a
day or two ago, heading for Balti-
more. ~ ~
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1915-10-22

The annual stockholders meeting Of
the Alexandria Water Company will
be held, Monday, November lst, at
lG a. N. o'clock, at the office Of the
company. GEORGE UHLER,
Secretary.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1915-10-22
Observation-Disclosures
RAILWAY co,

IN effect june Fl. 1918.
Subject to Change without Notice.
1 Ean alexnndsia For Wnsnln iidnp
A. NJ co. 30. 90. 6 90, 40.
s 50. 10, 7 90. 30. 20 7 80. s 90;
10. 20. S 40. Q 90. Q 90. 0. 40: 10 CO.;
IL 90
p. M.-l2 90, IL 20. / 90, / 20. l 80.
90. 20. 2 40. 90. 8 20. 3 20; . o.;
20, 4 20, 5 90. 5 20. 5 40. s o.; 6 a.
10 90. 10 30. II 10. II So.
Sundays and Holidays. sn-nc rs above
except trains at co. 30. o.. ~,
8 40, 10; $50: so and 10 d. u.
and IL 90 ! u, -; = -
Leave Alexandria For Ns. Vernon.
y. N-Wc.k Days. 50, 6 80, Z 80,
s So. 10 80. II Sop. MP 80, I 81,
80: 80: 4 80; 30; 6 40 80, %,
10 20: II so.
Sundays as above except S 35 ano
s So a. u. and IL so ?. II.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1915-10-22

Robert Fowlkes, son of V. L. Fowl
kes, of South Boston, narrawly avert
ed the loss of an eye at the fair
grounds a few nights ago. He, in
company with party of friends, was
standing near shooting gallery
watching some friends try their luck
at the clay pigeons, when in some
unaccountable manner bullet re-
bounded after having struck the OBJ
iect aimed at and struck him in the
eye.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1915-10-22
PUBLISHED DAILY

PUBLISHED DAILY
By Alexandria Gazs@ys Corporation
ROBERT S. BARRETT, President
and General Manager.
HOWARD w. SMITH, Secretary and
Treasurer.
Entered at the Postoffice Of Alexan
dria, Virginia as second class matter
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1915-10-22

The synod of Virginia, at Charles
town, w. Va, yesterday morning
adopted the report, regarding Union
Theological Seminary, at Richmond
and commended the seminary and its
work. w. C. Miller, secrtary and
reasurer of the seminary, was heard
with interest by the synod. The re-
port of the committee on home mis-
sions showed that the missionaries of
the synod have won more than one
thousand persons to Christianity in
the past year. The total contribution
for home missions from the synod
the past year was more than twenty
Thousand dollars, the churches of
Richmond and Roanoke being espec-
tally liberal in gifts to this cause.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1915-10-22

The condition of Congressman Car
ter Glass of Virginia, who is taking
a rest cure in Baltimore, was much
improved yesterday. His physician
said that the Congressman would be
able to return to his desk at the OPP
ening of Congress. 1t was stated that
Congressman Glass is not at Johns
Hopkins Hospital nor at a hotel, as
was at first supposed. He has gone to
the suburbs, where he can have alb
solute quiet.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1915-10-22

Mrs. Elizabeth Houck, daughter of
Mrs. Josephine Minter, of Richmond,
committed suicide early yesterday
morning in Danville, by drinking two
ounces of bromides. Domestic trouh-
les are said to have been the cause of
the suicide. J. w. Houck, the young
woman's husband, instituted divorce
proceedings in the Danville courts
Wednesday and afterward, it is
claimed, Mrs. Houck had threatened
to take her life several times.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1915-10-22

The returns of the Better Babies
Contest. which was held at the Pur-
cellville school last week under the
auspices of the Woman's Home Com
,panion, have been received. The fol-
lowing won prize: Lottie Pollen, 7
month, daughter of Mr.. and Mrs.
Clayton Pollen, Hughesville: Albert
Laycock, IA month, son of Mr.. and
Mrs. Frank Laycok, Hamilton; Dor
othy Harley, "a month, daughter of
Mrs Daisy Harley, Round Hill; Louis
Nichols, daughter of Mr.. and Mrs.
Joseph Nichols, Purcellville.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1915-10-22

Horace G. Williams, for many years
identified with the coal and lumber
business of the South, died yesterday
at his home in st. David's near Phil
adelphia. Mr.. Williams at one time
was president of the Portsmouth
(Va.) Street Railway Company and
for a number of years was receiver
for the Beaver Creek Railroad and
the Beaver Creek Lumber Company
Virginia corporations. He was Sd
years old.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1915-07-01
A Good CoIored Man Passes Away

George Williams, one OF Shepherds
towns oldest and most respected colored
men, died at his home in this place Tues
day evening, after an illness Of several
months, aged about 76 years. "Uncle"
George was good man in every way
industrious, honest, exemplary and faith
full with the oldtime fidelity for which
his class OF colored men are noted. Be-
fore the war he belonged TO Mrs. Matilda
Moore, OF this county, and was later en-
ployed by DR.. |. S. Tanner, being val
liable helper until the Doctor gave up
farming. He was steady and reliable TO
an unusual degree, and was always de-
voted TO DR.. Tanner and his family, whom
he served for so many years. "Uncle"
George for number OF years turned the
press in the Register office, until an en-
CINE took his job, but until his last illness
he continued in the employ OF the family
OF the editor. He was Away always de-
pendable, and our esteem and respect for
him was unbounded. In the many years
of service he gave to us he was never
found lacking, and he will be greatly miss
ed. He is survived by his wife and sew
eral sons and daughters. His funeral
takes place today in the Methodist Church,
OF which he had long been member.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1915-07-01
For the Rumsey Monument.

The Rumseyan Society on Monday last
signed the contract with the Forbes Gran
ite Company, OF Cbambersburg, Pa, for
the erection of the monument to James
Rumsey, inventor of the steamboat. This
monument is TO be erected on the cliff
overlooking the Potomac river, near the
Norfolk & Western Railway bridge, in
the eastern suburbs of the town, on the
ground purchased from the railroad COM
pany. The top Of the cliff is 10 be made
into plaza forty feet square, with stone
wall surrounding it. and flight OF steps
leading to the lower ground. The monu-
ment, which is TO be OF either Mount Airy
or Woodstock granite, is 10 be Is feet in
height, the design being an Ionic column
surmounted by polished granite globe.
Work is to be commenced on the prepar-
alton of the site next week, and Mr..
Forbes promises to push the contract as
fast as possible. The cost OF the me-
moral is SIS 200.
The Rumseyan Society at meeting
last Saturday agreed 10 pay U. S. Martin
$500 for his alleged rights TO the property
it had purchased from the railroad COM
pany and for his claim as far west as Mill
street. The society felt the necessity OF
having the contract for the erection Of the
monument signed before the LIST of July,
and in order1o avoid delay and litigation
Welded TO Mr.. Martins claims.
Any Rexall remedy can be had atOwens
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1915-07-01
Notes of the Churches.

The open-air service last Sunday even
ing was attended by very large con-
gregation-alI the seats were occupied
and many persons sat upon the grass and
so enjoyed the interesting exercises.
The service was in charge of Rev .Absalom
Knox, OF the Southern Methodist Church,
who preached an impressive sermon.
Hon. q. w. Crabbe, OF Charleston, su-
perintendent of the Anti-Saloon League
OF West Virginia, was present and made
brief but very interesting address, in
which ne spoke of the work ofthe organ
ization and the pressing need now OF
law enforcement. Mr.. Crabbe is "a pleas
ing speaker and the people enjoyed hear
ing and meeting him. The music for the
service was excellent, Miss Goldie Miller
singing solo very acceptably. The ser
vice will be held as usual next Sunday
evening at half-past six O'Clock, with
Rev. William Rogers in charge.
Owing 10 the absence OF the pastor.
there will be no services in the Elk Branch
and Zion Presbyterian churches on the
first and second Sundays in July. The
service in the Union Church at Middle
way is postponed until the third Sunday
in July at 3 p. m.
Communion services will be held in
the ShepherdStown Presbyterian Church
Sunday, if Providence permits, at II a.
m, with preparatory services Saturday
at II a. m. Services in the Kearneys-
vile Presbyterian Church Sunday at s
p. m.
NJ. Z. Church South-Shepherdstown
1920 a. m, preaching by the pastor, fol-
lowed by communion service. Marvin
Chapel, preaching by the pastor at 3 p.
m. Uvilla, special young people s service
at 100 p. m.
Reformed Church - Shepherdstown,
regular service at II a. m. KeaneYs-
vile, Sunday school at p. m, service al
7.30 p. m.
M. E. Church-Service Sunday at Mt.
Wesley at 1920 a. nj.
Lutheran-Service Sunday at Uvilla at
| | a. m.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1915-07-01
Harvest About Over.


Most of the wheat in this section has
been harvested, though some farmers still
have a bit yet TO cut. The weather has
been favorable for cutting the grain, cool
and pleasant for men and horses alike.
Some OF the wheat has been tangled and
blown down by recent storms, making it
rather difficult to cut with a binder, but
there was not great deal OF it in this
condition. In this section there will be a
fairly good yield, though probably not an
average crop in quantity, because OF the
long spring drought and rather hard
winter. The quality of the grain is said
to be excellent.
New wheat has begun to arrive in Bal
timore from nearby sections OF Maryland
and Virginia. and has been selling at W
cents to 81 .05 bushel. One cargo OF 900
bushels was sold on Monday at Sl.06 ~
bushel. The price Of wheat continues
to fluctuate in Chicago, the market being
manipulated by spectators on rumors OF
every sort.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1915-07-01
Irving to Make Trouble.

For some time past plans have been
afoot for the reorganization OF the Mar
tinsburg Power Company, which owns
the hydraulic power plant at Dam No. 4
and which furnishes the electricity used
in lighting Shepherdstown. In one ofthe
plans for recognizing was the suggestion
that the company named be merged with
the Hagerstown and Frederick Railway
Company, of which Emory L. Coblentz
is president. That some one in Martins
burg is seeking to iniure the power COM
pany is shown by the following letter
from an anonymous writer that was re-
ceived some weeks ago by Mr.. Coble ntz,
and which has just been published
Martinsburg, w. Va, May, 1915.
Mr.. Emory CoblentZ,
Frederick, Md.
Dear Sir -
am sure you will excuse me for Civ
ing little free advice-You had best stay
out of the deal with the Martinsburg
Power Company. Do you or your COM
pany know the condition OF the plant at
Dam No. a? Do you know that IT is use
less eight months out of twelve? Do you
know what the company pays the canal
company for water ? Do you know what
their present debts are ? Do you know
that Mr.. Ashcom was paid $40 per day TO
make the report? Doyou know OF Sl9,-
600 debts not in the Ashcom report? DO
you know the revenue will never pay the
fixed charges Do you know they, the
company, must unload on somebody and
soon Do you know that during Octo
Der and November last they consumed
nearly 100 tons Of coal each month at
the plant in this place ? Do you know
that there is going to be all kinds OF suits
over this concern and all kinds oftrouble ?
Do you know that it is good thing TO
steer clear OFF, know you well. You
once done me favor, and this advice
does not cost anything. The plant won't
bear any additional capital. Can't pay on
what they have.
A FRIEND.
The letter was returned 10 the company
by Mr.. Coblentz, and every effort will be
made TO ascertain who was malicious
enough TO write it. The officials deny
the statements of the anonymous writer
and say that when the present plans for
reorganization shall have been matured
there will be amply income TO meet all
obligations.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1915-07-01
The Waterworks Project.

The proposition for the construction OF
a waterworks system for ShepherdStown
has now been plsced in a definite form,
which consists in the organization OF
company that will take over the present
Shepherdstown Electric Light and Power
Company and merge il with corporation
that will install and operate the water
system and build power plant al the
mouth OF the Antie.am creek. about three
miles east of this place. The figures and
other data have been carefully worked
out, estimates and bids for the entire
work are in hand, and the plans have
matured. Capitalists from elsewhere
have been interested TO such an extent
that if is only necessary now for our home
people to show their interest by SubScrib-
ing for a reasonable amount OF the bonds,
as an indication of their sympathy with
the project. Representatives OF the COM
pany are now interviewing local persons
and securing subscriptions to the securi-
ties TO be offered, and we very earnestly
hope that they may find generous re-
spouse. The plans seem feasible and
satisfactory. The water-power TO be de-
veloped at the Antetam is ample TO light
and furnish power for all this section,
including the operation OF electric pumps
for the water station, besides furnishing a
considerable quantity OF electricity TO be
sold on contract with other companies.
II is proposed 10 pump the water from
deep wells and erect a reservoir at high
point at the edge OF town.
Waterworks have never seemed so near
as at present, and we very earnestly hope
that our people will encourage the propo-
sition by giving if the reasonable support
that those at the head of the movement
askfor. sixth, oreven one eighth,
OF the amount OF money required is sub
Scribed for in ShepherdStown the proiec
will be success and work will be i'm
mediately commenced.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1915-07-01
Circuit Court

Circuit Court.
AT a special session of the Jefferson
Circuit Court held last week the follow
ing business was transacted:
Baker VS.. Morgan estate, opinion rem
dered in favor OF the estate of the late
Colonel Morgan.
Geo. D. Moore. trustee, VS.. John n
Walraven and Daisy w. Bush, &C., vs.
Geo. w. Engle and others, both cases
dismissed by the plaintiffs without preju-
dice.
Melvin Carter VS.. Laura Carter, decree
of absolute divorce.
Mary g. S. Ringgold, guardian, VS..
Henry Shepherd, &C., guardianship set
tied.
Rose Hooe VS.. Oscar, bill OF complaint
amended, and leave granted 10 take fur
ther testimony.
Forrest A. Brown, receiver of water
company, was authorized to borrow 500.
for repairs etc.
Geo. D. Moore was appointed divorce
commissioner.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1915-07-01
Suffrage Meeting.


A meeting OF the Equal Suffrage Asso-
citation recently organized in Shepherds
town will be held Friday evening of this
week at 100 o'clock, in the main room
OF the old college building on Main street.
II is desired and hoped that there will be
large attendance at this time, of only
those who attended the last meeting, but
OF all others who are willing to give their
assistance to this good cause. The ladies
OF the community are cordially invited,
and the men, TOO, are urged to be present.
Plans will be discussed for the continu-
ance of the work in this section, and ar
engagements will be made for another public
meeting to be addressed by leaders in the
cause. Let everybody come.