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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1915-10-23

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AUCTION SALE OF DESIRABLE
HOUSE AND LOT, KNOWN AS
LOT no. 4, HUME AVENUE.
HUME ADDITION TO ST. ELMO,
IN THE COUNTY OF ALEXAN-
DRIA, VIRGINIA.
Pursuant to the terms of decd of
trust given on the 18th day of jan
uary, 1915, and duly recorded amongst
the land records of the county of
Alexandria, Virginia, in deed book
No. 14G page 242, to the undersigned
trustees, default having been made
in the payment of one of the notes
secured thereby, and being
required by the holder OF the said
note. the said trustees will offer for
sale on TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 2,
1915. at d 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, vii? the buildings and in
movements thereon, known as lot no.
4 Hume Avenue, Hume Addition to
st. Elmo, bounded and described as
follows to-wit: Beginning at a stake
in the north line of Hume Avenue.
said stake being south 80 degrees 80
minutes west 226. % feet from an
iron pipe at the intersection Of said
north Inc of Hume Avenue with the
southwest right of way Of the Wash
ington and Old Dominion Railroad,
thence with the north !Ene Ct sale
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1915-10-23

An ornamental iron Ratchet was
dredged from the waters of Chesa-
peakc Bay tributary in Mathews coun
ty about ten days ago by W. S. and
James r. Gwynn, while they were
longing for oysters at depth OF III
teen feet, The Ratchet from the in
scription and decorations, is commem-
orativc of the inauguration of George
Washington as president of the Uni
ted States. 1t is about fourteen inch
cs in length, wit..1 the head of the first
president moulded in the iron head
of the weapon and the inscription
"Washington Inaugurated President
If the United States --, 1903. IL
can barely be seen from the rust, and
some of the words are partly effaced.
No orc seems to know just how old
is the Ratchet or has seen one ike
it, although it is said chat it may
probably be souvenir OF the Pnlla-
delphia centennial in 1876
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1915-10-23
NEWS OF THE DAY

! A dispatch from Zurich says that
riots occurred at Bucharest Tuesday
by interventionists who stoned the
windows of the German Embassy.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1915-10-23

Police detectives Of Richmond arc
working theoretically today to apprc-
hend the murderer Of w. z. Hamilton.
formerly of Knoxville, Tenn, whose
dead body was found this week by
boys in woods west Of the city. He
had been dead sc">ral days. When
last at home. he had $50 in his pock-
cts. This money and his watch the
murderer had stolen. Despite the rob
berry, the ferocity with which Hamll-
ton was slain, has caused the police
70 consider the rc"cnge theory. The
man was brutalIy ciubbed, stabbed anG
chokcd by his assailant. Hamll-
toms daughter, Mrs. Bertha NcmIs.
who kept house for him in Richmond
is unable to clear the mystery.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1915-10-23

According to dispatches from Chris
tiania, the Russian port Of Archang-
ell already has been closed by ice. If
this be true, Russia will be deprived
of this means of bringing in supplies.
unless the ice breakers are able to
work successfully.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1915-10-23

The new budget, which provides for
a supertax of so per cent on the pro-
fits of all British companies, already
has caused the removal of the United
States Of The headquarters of several
companies representing South and
Central American gold mines.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1915-10-23

The Greek Minister to England held
conference yesterday afternoon with
Sir Edward Grey in London. No state
ment was issued at the conclusion Of
the meeting, but the impression pre-
walls that the Greek diplomat told Sir
Edward that Greece would not accept
the offer Of Cyprus By the allies.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1915-10-23

Much damage was done at Ostend
on the Belgian coast, in the rcccn;
bombadment by British warships. The
Maritime Railway station, the light
house and the Hotel dcs Thermes, g
favorite haunt of German officers,
were destroyed, the newspaper states
The Kursaal and warehouses in the
city were destroyed.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1915-10-23

Rumors are circulating throughout
Liverpool commercial circles that Eu-
gene Sandow, the famous athlete and
instructor, whose establishment in
the west end of London used always
to be crowded with Fashionable young
men, had been shot as spy about a
fortnight ago at the Tower of London
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1915-10-23

Definite announcements are en-
pccted within the next three or four
days regarding the proposed acquisi-
ton of the Tredcgar Iron Works in
Richmond, and the contemplated pur-
chase of Belle Isle by Pittsburg stee!
interests. It is said that the option is
held by neither Schwab nor United
States Steel representatives. Since
both the Schwab and United States
Steel interests have been in the mark
ct for steel plants it is said that re-
representatives. of both are considering
the purchase of tho Tredegar option,
One of the most interested bidders
on the Tredegar option, it is said, is
the American Locomotive Works.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1915-10-23

A banner crop of corn has been
raised in Virginia this year, accord
ing to G. w. Koiner, State commits
sioncr Of agriculture. Virginia has
grown a bumper Crop Of corn this
year." says the commissioner Exceed
ing by something like 23,00O.0O0 bush
els. that grown last year." Mr.. Koiner
the explained that the corn crop in
Virginia this year was estimated by
the government to reach 63,0O0,O00
bushels, as against 40,O0O,000 for
last year The commissioner was also
Of the opinion that the Virginia apple
crop for 1915 would command unusu-
ally good prices before Christmas.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1915-10-23

Eat oysters. Oyster week October
26 to 30, at Rammel's Cafe.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1915-10-23

by interventionists who stoned the
windows of the German Embassy.
The British submarine campaign
against German shipping in the Bal
tic is being carried on actively. The
sinking of four moro German steam-
ships is reported.
Attorney General Gregory. inform.
ed President Wilson yesterday the
Villa junta in Washington and in Now
York had obtained funds to finance
another revolution in Mexico.
DR.. William G. Damn, one of the
oldest physicians, of Cumberland,
Md, was found guilty of manslaugh-
ter yesterday for having caused the
death. of Mrs. C. Lee Sutton, of Thorn.
as, W. Va, by a criminal operation.
AS result of the lynching of Leo
NJ. Frank, who was kidnapped from
the State prison, at Milledgeville, Ga.
on the night of August 16 last, five
Of the guards and deputy wardens
have been discharged and another has
resigned.
According to dispatches from Chris
tiania, the Russian port of Archang
ell already has been closed by ice. If
this be true, Russia will be deprived
of this means of bringing in supplies.
unless the ice breakers are able to
work successfully.
The new budget, which provides for
4 supertax of SO per cent on the pro-
fits of all British companies, already
has caused the removal of the United
States Of The headquarters of several
companies representing South and
Central American gold mines.
The Greek Minister to England held
a conference yesterday afternoon with
Sir Edward Grey in London. No state
ment was issued at the conclusion OF
the meeting, but the impression pre-
walls that the Greek diplomat told Sir
Edward that Greece would not accept
the offer Of Cyprus By Inc allies.
Rumors are circulating throughout
Liverpool commercial circles that Eu-
gene Sandow, the famous athlete and
instructor, whose establishment in
the west end of London used always
to be crowded with Fashionable young
men, had been shot as a spy about a
fortnight ago at the Tower of London
Much damage was done at Ostend
on the Belgian coast, in the recent
bombadment by British warships. The
Maritime Railway station, the light
house and the Hotel des Thermes, 2
favorite haunt of German officers,
were destroyed, the newspaper states
The Kursaal and warehouses in the
city were destroyed.
Mrs. Katherine Kufflcr, 80 years
old, was murdered yesterday morning
near Washington, by Benjamin Shreva
IS years cid Shree an iceman, who
had annoyed Mrs. Kuffler with at
tentions later killed himself. Mrs.
Kuffler, q famous stage beauty in
Budapest before her marriage, was
the wife o.. Armin kuffler, a young
patent law clerk.
A detachment of forty-siX Mexican
soldiers was waylaid by Yaqui Indians
in Sinaloa On Thursday and forty
four of them were titled. The bodies
were piled upon ii wooden rGilfoad
l.iitgc and all were burned. The III
dams arc now reported to be NOV.
irg upon she United States Su.--?r
Company plantations at Asuiia With
the object Of looting thera
A representative Of the Amsterdam
Lokal Anzeiger at the Serbian front
telegraphs that the desperate resis-
tanre of the Serbians is responsible
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1915-08-25
RESOLUTION INTRODUCED IN
COUNCIL LAST NIGHT RE-
FERREO TO JOINT
MEETING.
OF Wste- ard Light Committee and
Board ~ Control-Chairman
Ao-rs Calls Meeting for FRI
day Night.

That the tight for the closing down
OF the municipal gas works is not
over. but just smouldering. was indl-
Gated last night when Councilman
Hedges introduced a resolution IN
council asking that the plant be- closed
after October 30. 1915 His resolution
was referred TO the committee on
water and lights and the board OF
control sitting Jointly Chairman Is
r. Adams OF the light and water com.
nittee. Immediately issued call LOT
the joint meeting TO be held Friday
evening.
Councilman Hedges in his resolution
asking that the board Of control be
instructed 10 notify consumers OF
city gas that the city Of Wheeling VIII
discontinue the manufacturing OF city
gas after October 80. 1915" The res0-
luton was introduced in the Second
Branch and was seconded by Council
man William Hare. who made the mo.
lion In committee some time ago To
discontinue the plant
The author Of the resolution based
his action on the point that the I'm.
ance committee had called for an an.
preparation Of upwards OF y35 900 ior
the plant when its estimated revenues
was h1ed At slightly over SIS. 900
which he claimed would be a loss OF
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1915-08-25
LOSES MONEY BY
ANCIENT METHOD
MIKE MARkoWITZ VICTIM OF
OIO tIEEClN6 GAME ON
TRAIN YESTERDAY.
'hree Men Switched Rolls Of Money
on Him After Accusing Him Of
Robbina Them.

A foreigner by the name Of Mike
Markowitz. residing west of Reuairo
was the victim Of bunco men vester.
day while enroute on B. & O train
to Bellaire. As the train neared BeIl.
ARE. MarkOwitz was charged with tax.
ing some money on three men who
were riding in the seat behind him.
Protesting that he knew nothing of
the money Markowitz took his roll
from his pocket and showed IL To the
men. Seeing his roll the men asked
TO examine the money whereupon il
was turned over TO them TO take
ia look. Markowitz was handed back
what he thought was his roll and not
looking at it,. placed IL in his pocket
and thought nothing more of the mat.
ter
After getting on the train al RaII.
are the man boarded a car for Mar.
TINS Ferry intending TO make some
purchases. BE went into the Drpslop
harness shop a. Martins Ferry To pur.
chase suit case. After selecting one
ne Went 20 get his money 20 paw for
II "htn ne discovered he had been
neeced out Of his roll lie was sur.
prlsed 10 find that the roll he Thought
was his was a one dollar bill wrapped
around several papers The man was
dumbtounded when he discovered his
loss. ana stated that hc would al once
proceed 10 approhend the men. az he
'ialnod that he got n good description
OF ihem The man had 10 borrow
enough money 10 reach his home.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1915-08-25
.PYTHIAN KNIGHTS
10 CONVENTION
LOCAL DELEGATES DEPARTED
YESTERDAY FOR CHARLES
TOWN
Annual Convention opens This Morn
ins-Grsnd Chaneeiior Arbenx,
OF This City. Presides

Many local Pythians departed yes
terdsy for Charles Town. W Va. TO
attend the annual state convention OF
Knights OF Pythias. which opens THIS
morning Grand Chancellor John 4.
Arbenz Of this city will preside. ana
the meeting promises 10 b. the largest
Pythian gathering ever held In this
state.
Many matters will be I'd for con
sideration. including the advisa bility
OF establishing a state home for Wild
ows and orphans OF Pythians.
Among those from Wheeling ana
vicinity who will attend are: -
Gus Hllderbrand an1 Jacob ReineEe
OF Black Prince lodge. No ls. CHAR
les W. Dietrich and J. Earl Sprago OF
Wheeling lodge. No. ia: Lyman
Hough and Harry Houston OF Baitl-
more lodge. No. 8. Clarence Johnson
and W. b. McCulla OF Ohio Valley
lodge. No 81. Harry Brennan ana
Ollie Butler OF Mystic lodge. No. -.
Elm Grove. George G. Burkett and n.
l. Pedioord Of Evening star lodge. NO
Is. Benwood. Joseph Hawley. Sr.. n.
NJ. Crawford and H. A. Stengle or
Wellsburg lodge. No. 80
Others In attendance as commit
teemen and individuals are. James IS.
Thomas and Edward Ditmore OF Black
Prince. No. 10; George ". Oldham.
committeeman On reports: Captain
Frank Lisby. Couer De Leon Company.
No. l. committeeman on reports.
George :. Butts. committeeman on
judiciary and James H. Beans. SUI
preme representative. There are
others including Charles Sihert. Joe
Mahood. G w. Pelley. J. Stolman.
VIII Elig. Charles Hayman and past
chancellors who are very much IN
terested in the principal topic con
corning a Pythian home in the state
or making an allowance.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1915-08-25

with laughter all the time Il is not ap-
plauding the musical numbers OF mem
beers OF the company OF seven.
Patrons appreciate both the playleL
"Hari Kari and the manner an which
II Is presented by Miss Dena Cooper,
Reg Shelldrick and Harry WarkicK.
Mr.. Shelldrick's impersonation OF the
crafty Jap who makes love TO Made
line for the purpose of gaining access
TO her home and stealing blue prints
OF United States works. is a fine piece
of acting.
The other numbers are up to the
Vie standard, which is praise
enough. The numerous Hannerisms
are daring and skilful in their aero
batic number. Syman and NcNalIy
do little comedy stunt. sing some
songs. and present very graceful dane
ing. Hunter and Chapelle and colored
entertainers. with an act-"The battle
or Who Run First which il n
scream. The Victoriascope photo
plays are very interesting. There viii
be a change OF bill Thursday.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1915-08-25
HEDGES ASKS COUNCIL TO
DISCONTINUE GAS PLANT

over $1,000 He further stated that
with the citys present stringent nm
ancial condition that il could not al
ford 10 maintain a plant that was
proving losing proposition day after
day
In the Second Branch ii was refer
red to the ordinance committee but IN
the First Branch IL was amended TO
read TO the water and light commit
tee and the board OF control sitting
jointly This amendment prevailed
and the second branch COncurred. In
the past year. many unsuccessful 81
forts have been made to close the
gas plant. The board Of control re
commended its closing some time ago.
but council refused TO close down
when the superintendent stated lat
expenses could be cut down
Chairman J s. Butts OF the second
branch said that the contracts Of Eat.
Miller and his men at the gas works
we're so drawn as 10 terminate i'm
mediately and therefore this need not
be used as reason for not closing the
plant
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1915-08-25
LARKIN DAY TODAY
Rain Causes Postponement Of Picnic
Which Was To Have Been Held
Yesterday AZ Wheeling Park.

The Larkin Day picnic which was
10 nave been held yesterday al Wheel
ing park was postponed until today.
owlng to the rain which interferred
Win the athletic program yestesday
Ihose having tickets dated yesterday
VIII be admitted today on the same
tickets. The affair will no doubt be
largely attended. Quite number
were present yesterday. considering
the rain. II is likely that a short prog
ram will be- carried out should the
weather prove favorable
The annual outing OF the Woodmen
Iof the World will he held Thursday
at which time splendid athletic prog
ram will be rendered
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1915-08-25
AT THE VICTORIA.

The continued large attendance AZ
the Victoria Theatre proves thar low.
ers Of vaudeville In Wheeling ami
vicinity have been eager for the re-
opening OF the season. and that thy
are more than pleased with the quai
ity Of the first bill offered by Manager
Shafer. The "Schoolmaster. hummer
is being much talked about. on &C.
count Of the fun created by Mr. Belle
Isle as Patsy the mi5chievous sad.
Die. Patsy a. very talented come.
dian, and he has the audience roaring
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1915-08-25
GALE of Leather Bags
- Many Specially Bought

MONG the many Leather Travelling Bags jus
n for the Fall several special number.
which bought underpce and will be sold the way
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1915-08-25
A Pitched Battle.

From the viewpoint Of an innocent
bystander. philosophically remarked
me old codger. Il believe that the
keenest competition ! know OF &C.
ours when two chronic dyspectics get
together and compare their symp.
toms. Prom Judge.
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1915-09-20
WllVkS AND PROMISES
SURPRISE I'M SCULL
CASE NEXT SATURDAY

= IN 6iredit Judge kshkCfd's court at
3 O'Clock next Saturday morning. City
Attorney Brown Is going to surprise
the court with something. = This mss-
terious intention was explained to the
court this morning. and the city attor<
ney winked to the reporters as he
made the remark.
6 Whatever the surprise Is viii be in
connection with the John Scully.l
]. ]. McGrath robbery case. which has
been pending for several months past.
Mr.. McGrath Is reported to be l6iter-
ing on the mainland. where he betook
himself after be escaped from the city
prison. Sclilly is doing time. on the
reef on federal court charge.
What is the surprise, Mr.. Brown? q"
q reporter asked the city attorney.
II would be q fine one to give out
my plans to the newspapers, wouldn't
II" he replied. with bit of smile.
The ScniIy- McGrath case Is on the.
calendar for disposition.
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1915-09-20
the NEED OF FoRrlFIcArloNs.

Editor Honolulu Star,Bulletin,
+ Sir:-Has this country learned any.
thing OF the value or possessing WELL
equipped land fortihcations In the re.
cent impressive lesson to the world
when the English and French attempt.
ed to force the Dardanelles from D
strictly naval point OF attack Had
the French and English landed forces
that would have cooperated with
them there might have been d shorter
and sharper discussion Of the right
of way" a2l
The one paramount resultant tea
ture; clearly apparent2to that portion
OF the world that Is looking on at
the great European struggle. is that
the navy OF any power Is solely an
offensive weapon, and II has been
clearly demonstrated that II can be
successful In that field only when
opposed by the naval branch Of IT.
enemy.
Followers of the activities Of the
conflictingS nations are familiar with
the effective and successful defense
put up BY the land tortifcations Of
the Dardanelles against the naval At,
lacks, and apparently heainI In the
Gulf OF Riga, when well mannkd shore
batteries made sad havoc b the Ger
man ships, the forts suffering but 1T.
tie.
Being forewarned Is being fore
armed, and there seems no Incident
Of the present war that carries 50 I'm.
portant u lesson for the United States
as the successful defense Of the Euro
pean shore batteries against naval
attacks. II Ii q lesaon that we should
learn and learn quickly for self pro.
lection.
There Is Q sense ofsecurity when
one notes the big caliber fortincations
about this island with prospects 81
more to come. Such defenses, backed
up by number Of Submarines Of the
latest type. would make Hawaii far
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1915-09-20
ANDREWS WILL ACT AS
CHAIRMAN FOR BERMDT
WHILE LATTER IS AWAY

At meeting Of the educational com.
3mittee Of the r. nc. G. a. on Friday
afternoon. e. A. Berndt, chairman. am
pointed A. l.. Andrews. professor IN
the College Of Hawaii. TO act as chair
man Of the committee during Mr..
Berndt's absence on visit to the
mainland. Prof. Andrews Will take na
the work Immediately. as Mr.. Berndt
leaves on the Matsonia Wednesday,
The committee also decided to ap-
point q faculty of IA members for the
Y. M. G. A. night school. and IN add.
ton to this planned the work in conn
mercial and school classes. The com;
mercial course will be established
along different lines this season. and
many members have already enrolled
for this course. The opening OF the
niRht classes on October will see
better enrolment than ever before.
said j. A. Urice. the educational sec
Rotary Of the Y. M. C. Al. today. I'VE
win have larger enrolment. aslarger
faculty. and expect to give full indiv.
idual attention to each student" was
the statement made by Mr. Urice,
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1915-09-20
Club ONLY CURE
FOR man WHO HAS
Gambling HABIT

Seven Filipincs and two Hawaiians
lined up before Judge Monsarrat this
morning smiling smugly. They were
charged with gambling openly, and
were run into the police patrol just
as the last dice was grabbed off the
ground BY q tenth member Of the par
II, who disappeared into the back
ground while his fellows made the
trip to the station. The only bit OF
evidence against them was the single
dice, and otherwise there was moth
ing save rnmor to speak against them.
I'VE have no case here said At,
torney Chillingworth. "but these fel.
lows have been here time and time
again, most Of them. They win prob
ably come up again and they will
keep on coming here for the same
charge until one day we viii catch
them with the goods on their persons
and send them up. Threats do no
good with Q man who has the gannb-
ling instinct. It has to be dubbed
out OF him. s.. 80. I,
8 The case was dismissed. The men
charged were Elano, Simplicio. Joa.
Quin, Honorfo, Bisente, Siiiago, Car
los. Kailiwai and John Robinson, the
last two being Hawailans. 3
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1915-09-20
JAPANESE GLEE cLU B
rs PLANNING CONCERT

|. The Japanese Glee Club viii enter.
tain the public at the Hawaiian Opera
House on Saturday evening, October
.16. Their program viii be varied, and
in addition to the numerous musical
numbers q comedy win be given by. q
cast of stars and geisha girls viii
dance in q number Of their. favorite
steps. The program has not yet been
made public, but 20 members of the
club will ha<e many pleasing numbers
in addition to the other interesting
features. The concert will be for one
night only. -" - {
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1915-09-20

Rev. A. A. Ebersole was the speaker
Of the afternoon at the Japanese Y.
M. c. A. on Sunday. He chose for
his lecture, The Young Mans Guild.
ing Power" This meeting was the
first of a series that will be organ
lied in the Y. NJ. c. A., and was an
Englishspeaking meeting for young
Hawaiian-born japanese. u. Kawagu.
chi, the new secretary of the Japanese
association. will be in charge at ali
meetings. During the meeting of yes
terday afternoon G. B. Won Gersdorf
played several piano solos. The Fort
Shafter band furnished the music for
the initial meeting.