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Evening star., 1915-06-06
FLOOD DAMAGE SERIOUS
Upper Potomac and Tributaries
Reach Highest Stage in
Many Years.
Special Correspondence OF The Star

Stet1ai Correspondence OF Inc star
WINCHESTER, Va, June after
nearly 3 week of rainy weather. during
which about six inches of rain fell II
Winchester and other sections OF the
lower Shenandoah valley. the greatet
rainfall in years in this part or virginia
and the contiguous portions OF West
VIRGINIA more seasonable conditions are
prevailing. at least for the time being
Much damage has been done to crops in
lowIands which were flooded about the
middle of the week. A great many peo-
pie living near the banks of Back creek
about twelve miles west of Winchester
prepared to move out during the height
of the storm and turbulent condition OF
the waters, and number of six-mule
teams narrowly escaped being washed
away in that creek. but they were saved
~ the employees of Fred l.. Glaize OF
Winchester. Just below the confluence
of the Potomac and Shenandoah rivers
at HarperS Ferry. the Potomac reached
4 little over twenty-five feet. or slightly
less than the Johnstown flood high
water mark. which was nearly twenty
eight feet
officers of the National Fruit Products
Company of Alexandria were here a day
or two ago and made arrangements for
the erection of their new cider and vine
gar and evaporating paint, which is to be
hullt on large scale on the western
side of the Cumberland Valley railroad
IN the northern suburbs of Winchester.
In spite OF bad weather nearly all
week. large crowds of people from all
sections of the lower Shenandoah val
ley and from the mountain districts
of West Virginia gathered in Win
chester today and attended the annual
Confederate memorial ceremonies. which
were held in Stonewall cemetery, un-
der the auspices of Gen. Turner Ashby
camp of Confederate Veterans, the
Daughters of the Confederacy and the
Stonewall Memorial Association. The
parade was much smaller than here
tofore. and all the veterans rode in
automobiles and carriages. instead of
marching on foot.
At the invitation of Mayor Julian
F. Ward, the mayors of Freder1cks-
burg and Charlottesville. and probably
the mayor of Staunton. will be here
the evening of June and give the
results of their experiences with the
city manager plan of municipal gov
ernment. which is being tried in those
municipalities.
The time for the filing of notices of
candidacy by democrats desiring to
offer for the Virginia state senate
from the counties of Frederick and
Shenandoah and the city Of Winches-
Ter closed at midnight last night. with
Harry Flood Byrd, the publisher of the
W tiCHcSteT sotdi. diiu SUI VI
United States District Attorney Rich
ard Evelyn Byrd of Winchester. as the
only candidate. Mr.. Byrd has been
automatically declared the nominee of
the party.
All the county school superintend-
ents have received a call for meeting
of their association. which is to be
held at the University of Virginia June
il and is.
The public school board of Clarke
county. at Berryville, has unanimous
" adopted resolution condemning
the action of the state board of edu-
text books to be used by the children
of the state
Evening star., 1915-06-06
HERND0N.

Spe.a Correspondence Of The sta
HERNDON, Va, June 5.-TweIye can
didates for town council have filed an
nouncements with the town clerk. the
election to take place Tuesday The
ca ndidates are Marcus Cohen, VI. Frank
Hutchison. william NJ. Ayre, Edgar f.
Gillette. Orland A. Chamblln. David W.
Bicksler. Ernest l.. Robey, Benjamin F..
Mcclure. T. Jefferson Kitchen, Charles
$. Cooper. William G. Mills and Magnus
T. wilkins. John w. Elswick is a can
didate to succeed himself as town
sergeant. Andrew G.. Hutchison is a
candidate for town clerk, the incum-
bent. Asa Bradshaw, not desiring an
other term.
A 'hautauqua is 10 be held here June
10. g and II. and large crowds are ex-
pected to be in attendance part of
the proceeds will be devoted TO the
Fortnight Club library.
Henry O'Bannon of Pleasant valley
attended the Confederate reunion in
Richmond and visited the Confederate
Memorial Institute, known as Battle
Abbey.
Mrs. Charlotte Robey of Herndon an
| nounces the marriage of her daughter
Lula Vaughan Robey. and Alfred Mar
tin Freiss. Father j. l.. Van Ingle-
grem of Falls Church officiating.
The Fortnghtly Club is In session this
afternoon with Miss Maude Yount and
is continuing the study of Belgium.
commencement exercises for the
Evening star., 1915-06-06
MANASSAS.
Special Correspondence OF The Star.

special correspondence OF The Star.
MANASSAS. Va, June 5.-R. c.
Stearnes, Virginia superintendent of
public instruction. is to make the prin-
cipal address at the annual commence
ment exercises of Manassas Agricul-
evening, June Il. in Corners Opera
House. The annual banquet of the
alumni association is to be given the
previous Friday. at the New Prince
William Hotel
Prince William county is making a
valiant effort to secure the summer
health campaign offered to a Virginia
community by the state board of health.
The county board of supervisors has
appropriated funds for the necessary
expenses to be used in addition to the
money made available by the inter-
national health commission. The cam
palgn proposes to rid the section of
hookworm disease, eradicate fy-borne
typhoid and improve general health.
An early visit is expected from the
commissioner of health, Ennion G.
Williams. or another member of the
board from Richmond.
About thirty veterans of the Con-
federacy and as many visitors from
this county this week attended the
Confederate reunion at Richmond. The
party left Manassas Monday in a spe-
cial car. Mrs. H. J.. Willis and Mrs. J.
B. johnson were delegates from the
Memorial Association.
The Manassas Civic League met Mon
day in the Dixie Theater building,
Clarence w. Wagener presiding. A reso-
luton was passed. indorsing the ac-
tion of the board of supervisors in
making application for the proposed
health campaign. letter was read
from Richard b. Watrous of Washing
ton. secretary of the American Civic
Association, who offers to come 70
Manassas to make an illustrated lee
ture on civic improvement 1t Is hoped
that the lecture may be arranged for
at an early date.
W. N. Lipscomb has been elected
chairman of the democratic county
committee to fill the uneXpired term of
Commemorative Attorney Thomas H.
Lion. who resigned to become a can
didate. D. J. Arlington continues as
secretary.
One Of the bills allowed Monday at
the meeting of the town council was
one amounting to $3.50, to meet the ex-
penses OF two detectives. recently en-
ployed with a view to ascertaining if
whisky is being sold in the town. The
report from the detectives stated that
it was their belief that whisky is being
sold here, but that they were unable
to apprehend the individuals SO en-
gagged. .
Melvin c. Hazen of Washington,
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CLARENDON.
re of The Star,

Special Correspondence of The Star.
CLARENDON, Va. June 1.-THE count
made by County Treasurer f. w. Ball
of Clarendon shows that 2,022 citizens
have paid their taxes as against LOO
four years ago. This increase shows
that the population has nearly doubled
in four years
Mrs. Mary S. Lockwood of Clarendon
presided over a special meeting of the
Alexandra and Fairfax County Suf-
frage League Monday at Falls Church
The plan for holding a country fair
was discussed and it was decided to
hold such a atir tomorrow and Tues
day, at the home of Mrs. Mulhall,
The Hollies," al Mulhall Station, near
Clarendon. Miss Mary Johnston and
Miss Janet Richards will make ad-
dresses An old-fashioned country din
ner will be served. Dancing viii fol-
low.
Thursday night the patrons of the
Alexandra county public schools were
invited TO inspect the work of the
pupils of the different schools in the
county The school fair will be held
at the Alexandria County Court House
June IL.
Oscar eleven, son-in-law of d n
Robinson of Clarendon. while engaged
in putting the blinds in his house on
Spruce street last Saturday fell from
the top of his porch. He struck bic
head near the base of the brain. and
his shoulder and back were pajnfuiiv
hurt. Mr.. eleven is now slowly I'M,
proving, but is not able to raise h;s
head, except slightly, since the acci-
dent.
Mr.. Harry Palmer of Clarendon ,sf.
Friday on a visit to Petersburg, Va
Quite large crowd attended H.
tournament Monday at the Clars,d
bal, pa park sccaaaf,, pniin naS, h1y Of Maryland
honor to Clarence Bell of Clarendnns
who crowned Miss Belle James ~;
Rosslyn queen. Seymour Harmon ~. VI
the first maid Of honor. but turned ,s his
Laurel aurels ne over cronsd to "A; p Ma Langley Of clar
maid of honor at the coronation ha,,
at Ives Hall Monday night There Val ai!
eleven knights. George H. Rucker a.
livered the charge. oe-
Evening star., 1915-06-06

entertained the members of Concord
Lodge with a talk on his recent ex-
periences in South America. Dancing
followed. music being furnished by
j. F. Oertel and Frank Boushee. Re
freshments were served.
! Rev. and Mrs. Harvey $. Irwin OF
Washington are spending the summer
at the Presbyterian manse here. Mr.
! Irwin has charge Of the Presbyterian
Church here. and of the church at
ldy1wood.
Mr.. and Mrs. &. Wallace King and
family took possession this week of
| their new home, on Park street.
| Misses Mary and Louise Hunting
ton of Washington are occupying the
| louis Smith home. on Mil street, for
the summer
Mrs. Annie L. Walters died suddenly
Tuesday morning at $40 O'Clock while
| attending mass at st. James Catholic
Church. The funeral took place from
the church Thursday at 10 o'clock.
| Father Van InglegTerh officiating Mrs.
Walters is survived by a daughter. Mrs.
| F. J. Turnes of Chicago. and son.
| Grafton, who made his home with his
| mother. Three sisters. Mrs. Samuel
| Howard of Washington. Mrs. Eugene
Shreve of Falls Church and Miss Mar
| tina Patterson. and one brother. David
Patterson of Falls Church. also survive.
Mrs. Walters was the widow of c. c.
Walters. at one time mayor and post
| master of Falls Church
Miss Alice Willoughby of Washing
ton and Mrs William Barnes of Ari-
/! zona were guests this week of Mrs
Alma p. Hine.
The Oakton School League held its
! annual election of officers the last
Wednesday in May Ronald BLAKE was
elected president: Henry W Herreil.
| vice president: Mrs. Chester l.. Smith,
secretary. and Tenry HawNhurst. treas
urer. The executive committee is com
posed of Ronald Blake. II. W. Herrell.
nil
Mrs. s. L. Smith. Mrs. Lester McCreery
and e. II. Speer.
| Mr.. and Mrs. Edwin s Bethel have
| gone to West Point to attend the clos
| ing exercises of the United States Mill
| tary Academy. Their son Edwin is
among the graduates.
me closing exercises of the Oakton
High School We're held last Wedne sday.
when pleasing program was present
I ed by the pupils. The graduates were
. Misses Mary Eta Ford. Ruth MILAN,
Marie Bowman, and Mr.. Warren Perry,
each OF whom read an original essay
Some of those taking part in the pro
gram were Elsie Shockey, Bessie
Jones. Eunice Glasscock. Inis Whitesell
Cora Bowman. Mildred Speer After
the exercises their was a MAY pole
dance on the lawn and refreshments
were served the children.
Mr.. Leatherman. Ben Miller Misses
Lena and Eta Miller and Earl Miller
nave returned from Charlottesville
where they attended the Sunday school
convention last week
The Current Events club met or
Wednesday at the public library. with
Mrs Alma ID. Hine presiding Routine
business was transacted. Owing to the
inclement weather very few of the del
egates' from clubs in the county attend
ed, SO that the meeting looking to the
forming OF county federation has
peen postponed until the last We'd
nesday in June
The closing exercises of the Lewins-
viiie public school were held at the
schoolhouse Thursday of last week.
splendid program being presented by
was won by Miss Frances Wells. for
regular attendance. Miss Bessie Wells.
her sister. had the same record of at
tendance.
Evening star., 1915-06-06
VIENNA.

Special Correspondence of The Star.
VIENNA. Va, June 5.-The school and
Civic League held its first meeting In
the new schoolhouse last Friday even
ing. Ralph c. Lewis talked on trusts
and Mrs. Arthur c. Baker sang two
numbers. Recitations were given by
Adine Dow, Waneita Pfeiffer, Kath-
arine Millard, Irving Dow. Martha
Wathen and Gilbert Berry. Little Anna
King sang "Smarty."
Cushing Camp, Sons of Veterans. will
give a flag to the new public school
here and there will be flag raising
at the schoolhouse July 4, when Mari
Camp will attend in a body. A number
of prominent speakers will be present
and after the ceremonies a basket pic
mic will be held on the lawn at the
home of Mr.. and Mrs. Arthur B. Bar
ringer.
A dance was given Monday evening at
Boutons Hall by the members of the
Athletic Club. The chaperons were
Mrs. Chester c. Caywood, Mrs. F. p.
Mast of Washington, Mrs. George B.
Corey and Mrs. C. NJ. Rippey.
Tuesday evening Charles E. Babcock
Evening star., 1915-06-06
Slips in Spelling.
From the London Chronicle.

Slips in spelling. as we have notsa
are not confined to the illiterate. r..
there is difference in the character ~
the mistakes. The well educated had
speller usually drops a letter here ana
there. while the illiterate man adds ons
For instance. | have letter before m.
from a barrister who mentions a "n,r-
alel'' case, and also an epistle from :.
worthy man. who was born before
school boards were invented, who speaks
himself yours TRULY 7"s
Evening star., 1915-06-06

" YOU want work. read the want COL
umns of The Star.
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1915-12-13

broke into the professional ranks,
went to San Francisco, won the coast
championship and started for New
York. There he whipped Joe Aze-
vedo, Jimmy Duffy, Red Mortality
and a few others, and is about to be
matched with Johnny Dundee.
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1915-12-13
Ralph Gruman.

hdIpH OIUmdn.
10, recognizes the brand of football
played this season in the south and
west.
As usual, Camp sticks to the east
and middle west for his pick of the
first team, but he put -Vandergraaf of
Alabama on his second team and
Abraham of the Oregon Aggies on
his third team.
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1915-12-13

The only thing the matter with him
is his method of getting to the front.
He prefers to punch his way. The
others talk their way. ...
Abe AtteII, featherweight cham
pion IL years, took one look at Cru
man and picked him as a coming
champion. He may be quite while
coming, but a fighter with the goods
he has is bound to get there some
time. e.. .-..
Walter Camp, in his selection of
aIl-American football teams, which
will appear in Golfers Weekly, Dec.
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1915-12-13

how to use them Another thing
about him is that he is a real light
weight. He can do the lightweight
limit of 1873 pounds.
Gruman started in amateur bouts
at his home, Portland, Ore. Then he
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-12-16
BULLDOG BITES FIVE
MEN AND FOUR BOYS
Children Attacked While Sled
ding and Seriously Injured.
Policeman Among Victims

snarling bulldog ran wildly through
the neighborhood Of Goth and Locust
streets last night, biting five men and
-FOUR boys. He was killed after an ex-
citing chase by a policemsyI and the
mead sent TO the Veterinary School of the
University of Pennsylvania, where an
examination will determine whether the
animal was mad.
Children were shedding when the dog
approached them He was an unuspally
large bulldog, of ferocious appearance
huge teeth protruded from his Jaw. At
hrst, the youngsters believed that he
only wanted to play with them, and for
that reason failed to run when he threat
ented them. The four children who were
bitten are Charles Henkel 22t6 Wharton
street; element Barr 1929 Spruce street:
Edward Carlin, 2312 Waverly street. and
Joseph Burk, 4i6 South 25th street.
They were taken to the Chldrcn's Hos
pital, 18th and Bainbridge streets, and
treated by DR.. A. Overton Tarrant.
According to the physician the wounds of
all were sufficiently severe TO be serious.
He said that rabies seldom developed be-
fore two days had passed. and for that
greatly worried Tho children were in
structed to return TO the hospital at II
O'Clock today for further treatment.
When the dog attacked the boys. they
ran In all directions. Patroman Arthur
Jones tried to beat the dog with his club,
and was bitten on the hand. He chased
him south on goth street. four other men
Joining in the pursuit. They. too, were
bitten. The other adult victims are
Clarence Jamsley, 1914 South 18th street:
Charles Hockey 1249 South Guenther
street: Philip Kuntz, 2213 South street,
and James Gallagher, 23O7 Cypress street.
The latter was bitten on the nose, and
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-12-16

that II wedding trip is undertaken II
will be made by automobile, and that
point in Virginia or Maryland nearby
will be selected II had been supposed
that the yacht Mayhower would be
chosen to avoid the crowds, and extensive
authorities. However. today IL was said
that the officers of the converted yacht
had been told that they would not be
needed, at least on Saturday.
The present critical state of the rela-
tions with Austria and the general Euro
pean situation were expected to prevent
the President going far from Washing
ton. In fact, there were many persons
who believed that there would be no
wedding trip, but that the President and
his bride would 70 TO the White House
ana remain in seclusion there for short
time. \ few officials professed to be-
lieve that the couple might go to VIII
Jamestown, Mass. where the Presidents
daughter. Mrs. Sayre, resides.
Information even as TO the list Of fam
lily guests who will witness the wedding
was refused at the White House while
Mrs. Gait positively declined to receive
any callers or to answer any questions.
Her regular telephone has been dscon-
nected. and to reach her by phone It Is
now necessary to call UP the White House
switchboard, thus permitting a censor
ship on incoming calls.
Washington society was distinctly
miffed today over the situation. While
It had been expected that the guest list
would be limited there had been belief
that certain intimate details. such as the
style and material of the wedding gown
and the like, would be made public. But
a the request Of the President Mrs.
Gait has taken only Mrs. McAdoo, Miss
Margaret WILSON, Miss Helen w. Bones
and one or two of her own closest rela-
tivcs into her confidence and shown them
her trousseau. Naturally they have been
pledged not to talk about what they saw.
There are to be no outsiders present
at the ceremony, and in order % make
secrecy more certain. announcement OF
tho officiating clergyman is TO be with
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Wilson and Bride to visit Jekyl Isle

SAVANNAH, Ga, Dec 16.-Reports
reached here today that President Wilson
and his bride would pass part Of their
honeymoon on Jekyl Island. Arrange
ments for their stay are said TO be already
under way.
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PRESIDENTS WEDDING
ONLY 4S HOURS OFF,
YET SECRECY Wells IT
Bridegroom to Be Considers
Marriage Simply and
Purely a Personal
Affair
FACTS NOT FOR PUBLIC
Washington Society Folk Miffed, for
They Did Want to Know
About Gowns

WASHINGTON. Dec. is. - With the
time for the wedding OF President Wilson
and Mrs Norman Gait only iS hours Off,
Washington society was still in the dark
today concerning the arrangements. All
inquiries the White House received the
uniform answe, that the President con-
sidered his marriage purely and simply
a personal affair and that he had decided
that none OF the facts concerning it were
TO be made public
It is understood that o o'clock Saturday
night has beeh the hour fixed for performs
ing the ceremony at the home of Mrs
Gait. Both the bride and bridegroom will
be unattended according TO today s
rumors.
But whether the newly welded PAIR will
leave the city after the ceremony or not
is known only to two persons, the Presl-
dent and his bride-to-be.
PRIVATE CAR IN RESERVE.
Up to the present time no arrangements
have been made for either private car
or special train to carry the couple
away from Washington. IT Is understood
that private car will he held in re-
serve here i'm Washington II it should
be needed, but the indications today We're
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-12-16

at the Polytechnic Hospital where the men
were treated his condition was said to he
serious. The others were permitted to go
home. promising to return to the dis
pensGry today. Gallagher is under the
constant observation of a nurse and ply
sician. He spent a resttul night and
was no worse this morning, which the
doctors regard as an encouraging cond-
ton
Lombard streets children were playing
nearby. and Jones put n bullet into the
animals brain as it was approaching the
youngsters
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-12-16
WOULD CUT POSTAGE IN HALF
Pennsylvania Introduces Bill for
Penny Rate at Point of Delivery

WASHINGTON, Dec ia bill provid-
ing for one-cent postage was introduced
by Representative Coleman. OF Pennsyl-
vauia, today.
First-class mail natter when deposited
in postofiice or letter box for delivery
within the limits of the postoffice deliv-
cry, shall he carried at the rate Of one
cent for each ounce, instead Of two cents.