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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1915-11-05
WEST END SCHOOL.
Interesting Meeting of Parent-Teach-
er Association.

The second monthly meeting of the
West End Parent-Teacher Associa-
ton. which was organized in October,
was held at the school building on
November End. The president, Mrs.
Powers, called the meeting to order
with few words Of encouragement
TO the association. After the read
ing of the minutes of the last meeting,
by Mrs. Chauncey, Supt. w. II.
Sweeney was introduced, and deliver
ed a brief address to parents and;
teachers.
Reports of the committees followed.
Mrs. Chambers, chairman of the exc
cutive committee, and Mrs. Swan,
chairman of the social committee.
gave most satisfactory accounts OF
these two branches of the association.
An excellent paper on "Aims and
PURPOSE of the Parent-Teacher As
ISOLATION" was read by Miss Rupert
in most forceful manner, and a
vocal solo was charnlingly rendered
by Miss Marian Lindsey.
At the close Of the meeting refresh
ments were served and number OF
new members added to the roll.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1915-11-05
AMBULANCE WRECKED
Mercy Car Demolished BIZ Ch0ul1eu,
Oct With Two City Telephone
Girls.

Chester. Pa. Nov. 5.-Dcsnondent
Nicholas pimi, 10 years old, pinned a
dollar bill to the dress of his little
niece yesterday afternoon. sent her
from his room and then shot himself
in the head. inficting fatal wound
RESPONDING to an emergency call
with the Chester Hospital ambulance,
Clarence Butts was driving the pa
rient to the hospital, and at Third and
Fulton streets a touring car crashed
into the ambulance and sent it crash
ing into a tree. almost demolishing it
and endangerinc the life of Butts.
Butts, the ambulance driver. pressed
an automobile into service and rushed
the Young italian. Dimi to the hospi-
tai, where he died an hour later.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1915-11-05
UNION SERVICES
Rev. l.. N ferguson Delivers I'm
presive Discourse Last Night.

Union Evangelistic Services were
held in the First Baptist Cchurch:
last night, and Rev. L. NJ. Ferguson,
pastor of Trinity NJ. E. Church,
preached the sermon. His text was
taken from the parable of the King;
invitation to the marriage feast Of his
son, and from the words land they
made light of it. and went their ways.
one to his farm, and another to his
merchandise"
He said this parable teaches our
Heavenly Fathers invitation to his
blessed salvation and the way pee
pie treat it today. He emphasized the
fact that the invitation expressed the
kindness, graciousness and great de-
sire Of God to have men saved. He
explained at length the meaning 10
make light of in two senses, first to
fail in placing a proper value on a
thing and in estimating great things
to allow the world or personal pur
suits to outweigh the transcendent
issue of the souls eternal salvation.
He made an earnest appeal for all to
accept the invitation ard be present
at the last day.
Services this evening at 7:30; pray
er meeting 7:15.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1915-11-05
Grand Royal Arch. Chspter Of State
Aids. Memorial Temple
Movement

Two. other large contributions have
been reported to the local commit
tee of Alexandria Washington Lodge
of Masons as having been made to the
fund for the erection in this city OF
the memorial temple to George WASH
ington. the first master of the Alex
andr.a Lodge. The Grand Chapter
of Royal Arch Masons OF Virginia
made a contribution of $500 for the
temple fund. a similar contribution
was made by the Grand Comman-
derry of Knights Templer of Virginia.
Both of these organizations met in
Richmond last week. 1t is expected
!! that when the grand lodge of Ma
sons meets IN Richmond in February
an appropriation of $4,000 will hs
| made to- the same fund.
The raising of funds for the temps
!. is in the hands of a avs and mean
committee of which Clarence P. King
of Washington, is chairman. This
committee is bending all Of its Ell,
forts to raising 100000 by the mex!
meeting of the Association on Feb.
ruary 22nd. 1916. When the initial
( 100000 is raised an appeal will BE-
made to all Masons in the Unitel
EStates.;for smallscontributions. 1t IS
Respected that the temple will cost
oetw. en- S50G,OGO anG 90! toe.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1915-11-05
ALEXANDRIA LIBRARY.

The following books have been adj
ded to the Alexandria Library:
The Money Master, Gilbert Parker;
MIR. Bingle, George Barr McCutcheon;
Splendid Chance. Mary Hastings
Bradley; The Freelands, John Gals
worthy. The Tanning Of Amoretta
Anne Warner; Little Miss Crouch.
Samuel Hopkins Adams; Felix O'Day,
F. Hopkins Smith; The Ollivant
Orphans, Inez Haynes Gilmore; In
Old Virginia, Thomas Nelson Page:
The Chief American Poets, Collective.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1915-11-05
ANNOUNCE EXAMINATIONS

The civil service commission an
rounces the following examinations
will be held in Alexandria on the
date mentioned. specialists II insect
diseases. November 30; predatory
animal Inspector December 8; as
.sistant superintendent, plant introduce
ton filed station, December 8; cotton
classer's helpers, December s; oil
guage Decen,bc s; sr.veyc Dec
ember SO.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1915-11-05
BAND OF ROBBERS:
Seven Lodged in Camden Jail After
Many Depredations in Three
Towns.

Philadelphia, Nov. Banded for
the purpose of robbIng dwellings in
New Jersey and if necessary hold
ing up pedestrians at the point Of re-
volvers, seven youths, their ages
ranging from 10 to 16 years, yester-
day ended their criminal careers for
the present at least, and while the
auti. critics Of two counties in New'
Jersey and the probation officers of
the local Juvenile Court were fighting
for their custody, lounged, apparently
care-free, in Camden county Jail.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1915-11-05
WORK OF REMODELING.
Rraddock House to be Converted lntt
Modern Apartments.

The Wagar Land Company, whlcF
concern has acquired the south enc
of the old Braddock House togethe'
with the historic Carlyle House, hegur
tho work Of remodeling the Braddcc
House into apartments. There will hr
ten apartments and four stores or OF
fees. An arcade to the old Carlv!'
House will he erected on the Falrta'
street side. This company has ALREADY
converted the north end of the Brad
dock House into apartments.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1915-11-05

Oysters in I'll Styles at the Samme
MEL CAFE.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1915-11-05
$780, CLOSE OF THE SESSION SOCIAL and PERSONAL
Interesting News Notes About People
of Alexaxandria-H Happenings
In Society.

The old Dutch village has been re-
reduced at the armory of the Alex
andria Light Infantry and was thrown
open 20 the public for he fist time
last night. All of the stalls in the
quaint old time structures ar used as
booths for the sale of articles for the
benefit of the Ann Lee Memorial
Home for the Aged for whose benefit
the baar is being given. The opening
last night was very successful there
being a large crowd present. 1t vii
be kept open until November 18th
Miss Anna May Holder and Mr.
William E. Ghorum were quietly mar
ried by the Rev. G. H. Payne, in De
/ Ray on Saturday October the 23rd.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1915-11-05
SHED DESTROYED.

Fire at 6 o'clock yesterday evening
destroyed shed used as playhouse
fer children:in the reariof the resi-
dence of John Leadbeater, 504 Prince
street. The fire made big blaze,
destroying fencing in the rear. 1t was
quickly suhdued by the fire depart
nent.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1915-11-05
& LOTHIR0p
l0th-11th. F 4 e Streets
WASHINGTON, %. C.
For General Usage
Windsor Rug
Are UNSURPASSED
Are Unsurpassed

The selection thought consideration
make and quality, contemplating
purchase would glad explain the merits
of Windsor Rugs
speciality this class of Rugs with the result
making carefully inspected practically all colors for almost
shownre blue brown old
The plain they reversible
ing plain shade the
darker forming a border.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1915-11-05
Norfolk and Wrasfsfn gton
Steamboat C0mnauy.

Every day in the gear for Fors
Ionroe. Norfolk, Newport News and
points soEti, VIA suberb powerful
,teel palace steamers.
Through connections made at Nor
folk with steamers of the Old Domn-
on Steamship Company q for New
York and Merchants and Miners
Steamships for Boston.
General Ticket Office 720 18th St.
Bond Building, Washington, i. 9.
Oysters in all Styles at the Ramnel
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1915-11-05

The LOYAL Ten,nerance Legion will
meet tomorrow afternoon at 3 o'clock
IN the Westminster Building.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1915-05-20
Shephedsown Jefferson County, Virginia Thursday May 20 1915
"The Conquering Christ.

Richard Morris was hesitatiDg between
the ministry and the life OF business
man. There were things about both ca
reers that tempted his ambition the
highest and deepest in him really longed
TO serve in such personal ways as the
ministry offered /; but he was tortured
with doubt concerning the power OF
Christianity as religion.
Richards own father was minister,
and one eveninghe wentto him and frank
ly confessed his growing distrust Of his
personal faith, and especially OF the real
power OF Jesus in world that is full OF
tremendous evil.
The father was wise man; his lifelong
dream had been to see his son in a pulpit.
That dream seemed on the point OF dis
solving, but he calmly said {:
"Will you honestly accept proof that
Christianity is the greatest power in the
world today if can give it to you ?"
w certainly will, father; that is what |
want"
"WelI, then, do we have any terrible
sins or vices here On earth now that were
not here when Jesus was born ?"
The young man hesitated.
al don't know OF any,"
"When Jesus was born. there were
drunkenness. slavery, impurity, greed,
cruelty, child labor, trampling on woman
hood, war, and every phase OF human
seliishness. Does not history show
that ?"
"Yes, beyond doubt"
"lS it not also true that, although these
wrongs still exist, there is deep and
earnest protest against every one o.
them ?"
Eyes, that is so.'
"From whom do those protests come p
The son was silent. He had studied
history carefully, and saw what his fathers
argument was
docs il not come almost entirely from
Christians, from people who have known
the name of Jesus? Can you think OF q
single group of suffering humanity any
where today that some other group is no
trying 10 help. TO lift up, to heal ?"
mo, father, | cannot"
"At the heart OF the worlds best lite
you will always find the spirit of Jesus
Christ. Once there was no protest, Oh
very little, against the wrongs that are
done in the world Now there is mighty
protest. Christianity has wrought this
miracle. II is creating new standards o
life among men. You cannot account fol
all the wonderful changes in the heart o.
man except through Jesus and the religion
He taught"
And after a long silence the son an
swered quietly, 81 see that, father. Yol
have convinced me-"
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1915-05-20
A Fish Drive.

The natives OF Rarotonga, one OF the
islands in the South Pacific Ocean, have
a singular method of catching fish in
which the whole community takes part.
On the shore of the island there are many
long, narrow lagoons, each lying be-
tween a beach and an outer reef OF coral,
that usually swarm with fish. The na-
tives choose one OF these stretches OF
shallow water for the fish drive, and close
all breaks in the reef by laying nets across
them or building up rough barriers with
pieces Of coral,
When they have done that, six or seven
hundred men, women and children wade
into one end Of the lagoon carrying little,
pleated fibre bags filled with utu nut. In
most places the water is about three feet
deep, and nowhere more than four feet |;
so the natives march slowly up the la
COON trailing behind them the bags OF utu
nut. As this substance is wet it forms a
peculiar narcotic, which il diftuses through
the water. The process is called "poi-
soning the lagoon.
Half an hour is allowed for the poi
son" to spread, and al the end OF that
time all the fish are under the influence
OF the drug, and are swimming about in a
confused and aimleSs manner. The na-
tives, armed with long, pronged spears,
form line that reaches from side TO side
OF the lagoon. and march along shouting,
splashing, and driving the intoxicated fish
before them. When the fish are all COL
lected at the farther end OF the lagoon,
the natives begin TO cry, "Eh-hu-hu-u-ul'
aud the barbed spears fly IN all directions.
The natives are very deXtetouS with the
spears, and the fish are so sluggish, ow-
10 the effects OF the utu nut, that very few
of them escape.
Many of the poisoned" fish seek the
shelter Of the coral reef and hide in the
crevices and so some Of the natives
"fish" the reef They put on glass gog-
giles and sink beneath the water, where
they remain submerged for one or two
minutes. They ieel about among the
coral for the istless fish, which they get
with a short, thTusting spear. These
methodical fishermen usually make the
biggest catches but the merry men in
the open water enjoy the best sport. Nu-
merous varieties of fish are obtained, but
all have the brilliant and beautiful coloring
peculiar 10 the fish OF the tropics.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1915-05-20
NEW VOL. 5O-No. 20.
Toothache.

When a person suffers from toothache
it generally means that caries-which IS
the medical name for the process that
causes the decay ofteeth-has worn away
the enamel and the bony covering that
surrounds the pulp in a sound tooth.
When the cavity has almost reached the
sensitive pulp there is good deal OF dis
comfort, but II the pulp is actually ex-
posed, the pain is so severe that Il can
hardly be borne. Regular visits TO the
dentist, however unpleasant, are neees-
sary, for they enable him to discover
trouble in its very beginning, and to REIN
force the deoaying bony walls with his
own filings, so that the tooth pulp never
need be exposed.
OF course there is great deal OF dit
ference in the teeth OF different persons.
Some reach advanced age without ever
having 10 have a tooth filled. whereas
Others must constantly resort to the den-
tist in order 10 keep their teeth In any
thing like healthy condition. Some have
teeth formed ofvery hard bone, and when
decay begins ii takes long time TOR II to
eat down TO the inner pulp. Others have
teeth so soft that great mischief is done
in very short time. II is economy and
good Judgment TO choose a competent
dentist, and then visit his office regularly.
Even strong and well-kept teeth that
have escaped decay are sometimes worn
down by years OF mastication, so that by
middle lite they need TO be built up and
strengthened. Also perfectly sound
tooth may be broken by blow or tall.
or hard bite on some foreign object
in the food. When the accident is so
serious that the pulp is cut off from its
blood and nerve supply, the tooth will
die, and that generally causes pain soon
er or later.
Those who do not keep their mouths
perfectly clean must expect TO suffer from
tooihache. because the acid seeretions
that are lett undisturbed in the mouth
will gradually cause cavities in the teeth.
and they are sure TO be painful. Finally.
the teeth are affected by any unhealthy
state OF the system, and toothache is Of
ten one OF the results OF lowered vitality.
In that case, everything must be done TO
improve the general health OF the sufferer
by rest, fresh air, and tonics.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1915-05-20
HELPLESS AS BABY
Down in Mind Unable to Work,
and What Helped Her.

Summit Point, w. Va.-Mrs. Anna
Belle Emey, OF this place, says: 81 suf-
fered for Is years with an awful pain in
my right side, caused from womanly
trouble, and doctored lots for II, but with
out success. / suffered so very much,
that became down in mind, and as help
less as baby. was in the worst kind
Of shape. Was unable 10 do any work.
began taking Cardui, the wonaF's
tonic, and got relief from the very first
dose. BY the time | had taken II bot
lies, my health was completely restored.
am now 48 years years old, but feel as
good as ! did when only III.
Cardui certainly saved me from losing
my mind, and feel it my duty to speak
in its favor. ] wish ! had some power
over poor, suffering women, and could
make them know the good il would do
them"
lfyou suffer from any OF tile ailments
peculiar TO women, it viii certainly be
worth your while TO give Cdrduf trial.
II has been helping weak wc5nen for
more than 80 years, and viii help you,
too.
Try cardui. Your druggist sells Il.
Witt 70: Chattanooga Medicine Co. L.diss'
AduSory Dept-. Chattanooga. Terra. for Ss<rsai
hssy@ziszs % your case and eS-pegs book. -Hons
Irs>izerk for women. u pain wreppsr. NC. l2I
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1915-05-20
Maintaining Tn. STANDARD.

The social caste OF customers is not
commonly supposed 10 be regarded IN
quick-lunch restaurants, but a Philadel-
phia paper tel, this story: A fastidious
person made his way into a steaming,
fy-infested litue restaurant. The young
woman behind the counter placed tum-
bier OF water before him with a thump.
whats yours ?" she asked sharply.
"Coffee and rolls.
She set before him mug a quarter OF
an inch thick and as heavy as iron, filled
with brown fluid. The man seemed
dazed. He looked under the mug and in
it. "But where IS the saucer ?" he ask
ed.
eve don't give no saucers here" re-
piled the waitress. "lf we did some low-
brow'd come pilin' in and drink out OF his
saucer, and we'd lose LOT OF our SWEETEST
trade"
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1915-05-20

When The train stopped at the little
Southern station the Northern tourist
sauntered out on the platform. Under a
scrub oak stood a lean animal with scraggy
bristles. The tourist was interested.
"What do you call that 2" he inquired
OF lanky native.
"Razorback hawg."
"Well, what is he doing rubbing against
that tree ?"
Hes stropping himself. mister, Jest
stropping himself"
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1915-05-20
The Second Generation.

William Howard Taft, when president
of the United States, vetoed the Inter-
state Kenyon-Webb bill on the ground OF
its unconstitutionality. His elder son
Robert maintains in an article in the
Harvard Law Review that the Webb act
is constitutional.
The ex-President wrote very learned
article setting forth the evils OF statewide
prohibition and made plain why that
policy was failure and impracticable.
His second son Charles, OF Yale, in de-
batting contest with the Syracuse Univer-
sity team, vigorously defends the doc
trine that prohibition Of the liquor traf-
fic is good thing, alleging that it has
proved 10 be success. especially in Kan
sas and Maine. He told of the prosperity
that followed the enforcement OF dry
State laws, and reasoned that the policy
was desirable from every standpoint.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1915-05-20

"a city should be conducted as thriftily
as a Scotch household" says Mayor
Mitchell Of New York TO a Washington
Star reporter. "You know. OF course,
the kind Of Scotch household | mean
the kind where the father, setting forth
on ionnigh's business trip, says in The
hall:
"Good-by, all, and, Kathleen. dinna
forgetto max Ieete Dugald TAX his glasses
aft when he's ma lookin' at onything.'"
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1915-05-20

The minister was delivering his fare
well sermon. He had been having tough
luck in collecting his salary and conclud-
ed 10 quit. Here is what he said
Now, brethren, have been appoint
ed chaplain Of the penitentiary OF the
State and this will be my last Sunday
among you. will preach from the text.
4 90 10 prepare a place for you, after
which the choir will sing Meet Me
There"
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1915-05-20
Come, Labor On.
,ome, labor on!

Come. labor on
Who dares TO stand idle on the harvest-plan.
While all around him waves the golden grain2
And to each servant does the Master say.
Go work to-day
Come. labor on
Away with gloomy doubts and iaithless fear
No arms so weak but may do service here;
BY hands the ieeblest can our God fulfil
His righteous will.
Come. labor on
No time for rest. till glows the western sky.
While the long shadows DER our pathway lie.
And glad sound comes with the setting SUN
Servants, we'll done
Come, labor on !
The toll is pleasant, and the harvest sure,
Blessed are those who TO the end endure:
How full their JOY. how deep their rest shall be.
Come, labor on
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1915-05-20
HAVE YOU Been SICK?

Then you realize the utter weakness
that robs ambition, destroys appetite,
and makes work burden.
Torestorethat strength and staminsthat
Is 50 essential, nothing has ever equaied
or compared with SCOTS Emulsion, be-
cause It's strength sustaining nourish,
ment inyigorates the blood 20 distribute
energy throughout the body while lis tonic
value shaTpens the appetite and restores
health In a natural, permanent way.
IL you are run down, tired, nervous,
overworked or lack strength, get SCOTS
Emulsion to-day. II Is free from alcohol.
Scott q BOVINE. Bioomheid. nj.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1915-05-20
PE-RU-NA
The Travellers Companion

Mr.. Arthur L.
Pierce, 261s Sher-
idan Ave, st.
Louis, Mo. "The
curative value Of
Peruna Is truly
wonderful I think
1t especially VAL
uable as a specific
for catarrh Of the
system. and for q
man who has trav-
eled for years as
7 have and who Is
certainly exposed
to irregular meals
and uncomfortable
Gleeping acoommo-
dationA Peruna is
one Of his best
and most needed
travelling compan-
Ions. lt throws
OF O disease and
traara him vail
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1915-05-20

Little Charlotte accompanied her mother
10 the home OF an acquaintance where
dinner-dance was being given. When
the dessert course was reached the little
girl was brought down and given a place
next TO her mother at the table.
The hostess was woman much given
10 talking, and, in relating some interes-
ting incidents, quite forgot to give little
Charlotte anything TO eat.
After some time had elapsed Charlotte
could bear it no longer. With the sobs
rising in her throat she held up her plate
as high as she could, and said
"Does anybody want clean plate 2"
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1915-05-20

School Teacher-What little boy can
tell me where is the home Of the swallow 2
Arthur-Please, teacher, ken.
Teachef-Well, Arthur 2
Athur-The home OF the swallow lie in
the stummick.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1915-05-20

At the funeral of Baron Lionel de Roths-
child, father Of The recently deceased
Lord Rothschild, poor old man wept
loudly and bitterly.
"Why are you crying? 2" inquired a
bystander "You are no relation OF
Rothschild."
mo" howled the mourner. THAT'S
just whv I'm crying"
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1915-05-20

After hearty meal, take Doan's Reg
ulets and assist your stomach, liver aRd
bowels. Regulets are a mild Laxative.
25c at all stores.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1915-05-20

Cyril Maude, whose Interpretation OF
the character OF Grumpy has won him
wide popularity in America, tells Of two
small pugilists, relates "Young's" Maga-
zine.
Willy and Tommy held the following
conversation recently: "Aw," said
Willy tauntngly, you're afraid 10 fight,
that's what il is" NAV, ain't,"
protested Tommy stoutly, but if fight
my ma find it out and lick me-" How'll
she find il out, eh ?" "She'll see the
doctor going TO your house"