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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1916-06-08
DENIES HE BACKS HUGHES,

Cincinnati, June 8.-Charles P
Taft, whose millions were used in the
campaigns Of his brother, ex-presi-
dent William Howard Taft, said yes
terday neither he nor his bankroll
are backing Justice Hughes fol
President, as reported Tuesday.
"There is absolutely no truth in the
rumor," said Taft, 81 am at less to
know how the report started. / am
surprised it came from New York
for one may expect almost any kline
of a report to come from Chicago
these days. l am out of politics, and
what money I have is out, too.
"This rumor goes to show, howev
or, that the people all over the coun
try want Hughes for President. How
about me? Well, here in Ohio we are
all for Burton"
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1916-06-08
GALE IMPERILS TRAIN.
"A Trees Blown Across Tracks, Halts
Georgia Traffic Four Hours.

Savannah, June S.-The Central
of Georgia Railroad train was de-
layed for four hours Tuesday night
between Augusta and Waynesboro,
by a terrific storm of cyclonic fury,
which blew rs trees across the tracks
and threatened at one time to lift
the train from the rails.
The gale was the worst this Sec
ton has ever experienced. The sky
was black and the rain came in
sheets. The wind was so strong that
it blew automobiles about on the
streets, of Augusta. The wind reach
ed velocity of between - and a
100 miles an hour.
After leaving Augusta the train
encountered a barrier of fallen trees
which Uttered the tracks for many
hundred yards. 1t was impossible
for the train to proceed until Sec
-tion gang could BE summoned to clear
the tracks of this debris.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1916-06-08
NORTH SEA BATTLE
Germany Claims Engagement Was
Not Result of Chance

Berlin, June S-That the meeting of
the German and British fleets in the
Skagerak last week was not the re-
suit of chance, but of carefully
worked out German plan to corner
and destroy the sections of the Brit
ish navy which had been reported
near the southern coast of Norway
is stated here ION highest authority
1t is the first explanation of the
German announcement soon after the
battle that the fleet was on can en-.
terprise directed northward." "The
German fleet,"s said the statement
advanced in order to force battle
with the parts of the British fleet
which had been repeatedly reported
cruising off the Norwegian coast.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1916-06-08
ATTACKS Utss.s CONSULATE siUl
Mexican Mob in Chihuahua, Also
Wreck Foreign Club.

Chihuahua, June g. A mob OF
several thousand persons attacked
the American consulate last night
tore down the official consulate shield
over the door and shattered all the
windows.
Gen. Lopez rushed detachme.i
of troops to the consulate and drove
the infuriated mob away from the
building.
The crowd then swarmed toward
the Foreign Club. All sorts OF mis-.
siles were hurled through the win
dows. The doors were broken down
and attempts made to burn the build
ing.
A score of engineers, including
several Americans, who had taken
refuge in the Foreign Club, escaped
by making their way over the roofs,
They were pursued by the mob and
their homes stoned.
The city has cen pl,rei lrder
martial law by Gen. Jacinto Trevino.
Trevino told an immense gather
ing in the opera house tonight that
unless the American government i'm
mediately withdrew it's soldiers from
Mexico the de facto government
would call all MeXicans to arms.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1916-06-08
VIRGINIA. ABoR CHIEFS
R. E. L. Hehkrnan, Roanoke, Heads
State Federation

Bristol, Va. Tenn, June Sine
Virginia Federation of Labor conclud'
ed its twenty-first annual convention
here yesterday after voting to meet
next year in Roanoke. The following
officers were elected: President. r. r.
l.. Hickman, Roanoke; secretary
editor, c.. P. Harwood, Richmond;
seeretary-treasurer, F. S. Lyon,
Newport News; seargeant-at-arms'
z. o. Beck, Portsmouth, and vice.
presidents, w. E. Doherty, Norfolk;
L. w. Seneker, Bristol; A. H. Willy,
Hampton; William Boucer, Ports
mounth; Miss Fannie Young, Danxlle
VI. L. Latham, fredericksburg; Miss
Fannie Carmichael, Lynchburg, and
!. w. Hatch, Clifton Forge. Mem
hers of the State executive board are
C. D. Jackson, Portsmouth; c, H.
Perry, Norfolk; j. G.. Clinedenst,
Newport News, and c. Y. Fines,
Bristol.
A resolution provides that no per-
son shall be admitted as delegate to
the future conventions who cannot
satisfy the credentials committee that
he or she has not less than three
union labels on garments worn when
appearing for recognition was adopted
A resolution offered by E. c. David
son, of Richmond, pledging the fede-
ration not to patronize merchants or
firms of any kind that do not keep
union-made goods received the in
dorsement of the. convention.
The session is said to have been
one of the stormiest sessions in the
history the State Federation. R. E.
L. Hickman, who was reelected pres
dent is of the Garments union, of Roa-
noke, The opposition faction centered
or C. H. Anderson, of the Norfolk
navy yard, and but for the fact that
Delegate Reed, refused to support
Anderson the latter would have been
elected. The vote was 81 to 60 in fa-
vor of Hickman.
Delegates admitted that all efforts
to restore harmony in the federation
had failed. The American movement
was represented. as a harmony: move
ment and Anderson was urged as a
harmony candidate.
Great difficulty was had in preserv-
ing order during the long and heated
debate over the presidency.
,Heckman's friends claim his re-
election is an exoneration from the
charges against him.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1916-06-08
SCHLATTER CURED THEM.
Witnesses Testify In Fight Against
Extradition.

New York, June Witnesses
who told of being "miraculously
cured" of various diseases by the
Rev.. Francis Schlatter through
prayer and the "the laying on OF
hands testified before United States
Commissioner Houghton yesterday
in proceedings instituted to resist
the removal of the so-called
Messiah of New Mexico" and the
Rev. August Algard to Los An.
geles, where they are under indict-
ment on charges of using the mails
to dfraud.
The witnesses testified that they
were cured of tuberculosis, rheu.
natism, catarrah and other maladies
No money was asked by Schiatter
they said, but several admitted that
they had made donations" One
woman declared that the heale,
gave her money when he learned she
was poor.
Schlatter is charged with having
sent through the mails handkerchief
he had blessed, which were supposed
to be applied to the affected part o.
the body in curing disease.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1916-06-08
AUSTRIANS CHECKED.
Held Back at All Points While COun
ter Attacks Gain, Says Rome

Rome, June S.-Checks for the
Austrians all along the line of their
attack in the southern Tyrol are re-
ported by the war office. The impor-
tant Conf Zugna position in the Adige
valley is still firmly held, while near
Campo Mulo, northeast of Asiago, an
Italian counter attack was notably
successful. The official statement fol-
lows:
"The enemy on Monday evening
repeated his violent attacks. support
ed by intense artillery fire, against
our positions in the upper valley Of
the Arsa, on Monte Spire and along
the Campo Mulo valley, northeast of
Asiago. He was everywhere repGls-
ed, with heavy losses. On the heights
east of the Campo Mulo we vieor-
ously counter attacked the enemy
infantry. pursuing them with the
bayonet to the bottom Of the valley.
On Tuesday along the whole front
from the Adige to the Brenta artll-
ierv action occurred. Enemy at
tempts to attack in the direction of
Conf Zugna, in the Adige valley, and
against our positions southeast OF
Asiago were promptly repelled by
our fire"
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1916-06-08
BRoUN COMES TOMORROW.

Charles NJ. Broun. Of Roanoke
Va, representing the State Corpora
ton Commission, will come to Alex
andria tomorrow to hear the argu.
ments in the case of the water con-
sumers VS.. Alexandria Water Co.
The arguments will be heard in the
Corporation Courtroom and will be-
gin at 10 o'clock tomorrow morning
Attorney Walter u. Varney will
appear. for the water consumers OF
Alexandria County, Howard W.
Smith. for the water consumers oi
A.leXandria city. and Gardner L.
Boothe for the Alexandria Water Co
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1916-06-08
.PROGRESs|VES
STANDING FIRM
Becomes Evident They Will
Take No One But
Colonel i
MAY BE THIRD TICKET
Supporters of Former President
Neither Pussy Footed Nor Espec-
ilIay Conciliatory

Oyster Bay, June 81 nave no
present intentior1' was the reply
Colonel Roosevelt made today to
newspaper men who pressed him for
definite answer to the question,
care you going to Chicago"
The Colonel said he received the
telegraphed request of National Com
mitteeman William P. Jackson, OF
Maryland, asking that he come to
Chicago, and address the Republican
convention.
His reply to it will be made some
time today, probably at noon. The
Colonel was preparing the answer
this morning. He would not indicate
what its text would be.
Chicago, June 8-Charles ]. Bona
parte arrived here yesterday to at
tend the sessions of the Bull Moosers'
National Convention, and yesterday
c.ening gave out statement in which
he served notice upon the Republicans
that they would have to take Roose-
Welt or take the 1912 medicine again
He did not use those words, but tha'
is the substance of what he said.
This statement from Mr.. Bonaparte
NAV be significant Of Colonel Roose-
velt's course in the expected event
that he is nominated by the Bull
Moosers and Justice Hughes is no.
minated by the Republicans. One OF
The big questions-really the biggest
question in Chicago-is: "Will Roose-
Welt accept the Bull Moose nomination
and run if the Republicans live up tc
the schedule and nominate Hughes?
Mr.. Bonaparte, who was Secretary
of the Navy and Attorney-General un-
der Roosevelt, and is one of the lat
tars intimate friends evidently thinks
he will
Mr.. Bonaparte's statement, given
out after he had heard Raymond
Robins speech in reaffirmation of the
Progressive doctrines and had seen
the uproarious lengthy Roosevelt de-
monstration in the Bull Moose Con-
vention shows that in his very we'll
informed judgment there is no possl'
hility that that convention will not
nominate Roosevelt, and little pos
sibility that it will be slow about
doing so in order to allow time for
further dealing between the leaders
of the two parties.
The statement is as follows:
"I was delighted with Mr.. Robins
speech. it was real keynote, unless
am altogether mistaken as to the
temper and purpose of the Progress
sive convention. The great majority
of that body is not, in my opinion in
clined to be at all pussy footed or
especially conciliatory, and / shall
he surprised if it sanctions any COM
promise with respect to the Presl-
dency. If I am not in error, the con-
vention proposes to nominate Mr..
Roosevelt just as soon as its lead
crs allow it to do so; and l do not be-
lieve it could be induced to nominate
anybody else, even if requested by
the Colonel himself.
az have not the least idea what the
Republicans intend to do; but as l
see things, the question whether there
shall be two tickets in the field, as
in 1904. or there as in 1912 is square
ly up to them and they must answer
+bie nuestjon
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1916-06-08
FISH DAY TOMORROW

Rock fish. Spanish mackeral, white
perch, sea bass, butter, fish, Jersey
trout and large CLANS 15c dozen.
Sanitary Fish Market, Stall No.2
City Market. Phone 735. No flies
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1916-06-08
DEATH NOTICE

On Monday, June 5th, 1916, at 4:4o
n M THOMAS LUTHER FINKS,
beloved husband of Lucy Leef Finks.
Funeral services from his late resi-
dence 1905 King Street, on Thursday
June 9Th, at $3.50 p. m. Friends and
acnuaintances invited. -"
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1916-06-08

Marriage licenses were issued in
Washington today to John T. Sweeney
of Alexandria, and Eva B. Marma-
duke of Washington and to William
Lewis and Catherine Dean both of
Alexandria.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1916-06-08
GIVEN EIGHT-YEAR TERM.

Robert ohnson. colored, who vas
arrested several weeks ago on the
charge of robbing residence on
Duke street extended, was brought
before the Corporation Court this
morning and sentenced to serve eight
years in the penitentiary.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1916-06-08

In the Circuit Court in vacation
TODAY the will of Thomas Blair, col
ored, was admitted to probate, The
deceased left house 1913 north Henry
street to his widow, Cecilia Blair,
and house 121 north Henry street to
his daughter Virgie. J. d. Nor
movie qualified as executor.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1916-06-08

Among those receiving diplomas
at the commencement of George
Washington University last night,
were Howard l. Arnold and John
Marshall Gaines, both receiving the
degree of Doctor of Pharmacy.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1916-06-08
German Emperor Declares
Great Britain's Con-
troll at End
ADDRESSES SAILORS
Teutons Admit They Lost Two War
ships Not Heretofore Reported In
Last Weeks Battle

Berlin, June Sin the complete
account of the Emperor's speech to
the sailors of the fleet at Wilhelms-
haven Tuesday, which was published
here, the Emperor is quoted as saying
that the great naval battle off Jut-
land has destroyed Great Britain's
supremacy on the sea.
"When the, great war came the
Emperor said, "envious enemies
suddenly attacked the FatherlanG.
The army, by desperate fighting
against superior foes, slowly conquer
ed them one after another. But the
fleet waited in vain for real fight.
In numerous individual encounters
the navy clearly demonstrated its he
roic spirit but was forced to wait
month after month for a general bat
tie.
Repeated efforts were made to
bring the enemy out, but they proved
iruitless until the day finally came
last week when the gigantic fleet
cf Albion, ruler of the seas since
Trafalgar was fought 100 years ago,
appeared in the open surrounded
with nimbus Instantly our fleet
engaged this superior British armada
and with what result? The English
fleet was beaten. The first big blow
was dealt the English feet. whose
tyrannical supremacy was shattered.
"The news electrified the world
and caused unprecedented jubllatlon
everywhere that German hearts beat.
Your success in the North Sea fight
means that you have added a new
chapter to the history of the world.
God Almighty steeled your arms and
give you clear eyes to accomplish this.
81, standing here today as your
supreme war lord, thank you from
the bottom of. my heart. As the rep
resentative Of the Fatherland thank
you and in the name Of my army ]
bring you it's greetings because you
have done your duty unselfshly and
only with the one thought that the
enemy must be beaten.
cat q time when the enemy is
slowly being crushed before Verdun
and when our allies have driven the
Italians from mountain to mountain
you add new glories to our cause.
The world was prepared for every
thing, but not for the victory of the
German fleet over the English. The
start which you have made will cause
fear to creep into the bones of the
enemy. What you have done you did
for the Fatherland, that in the future
it may have freedom of the seas for
It's commerce. Therefore ! ASK you
to join me in three cheers for our
Gcarly beloved Fatherland.
London, June 8.-A German Off
cial statement received in Amster-
dam today admits the sinking Of the
large battle cruiser Lutzow and the
small cruiser Rostock in the Skager-
ak naval engagement, according to
dispatches received here this noon.
The boats sank on. their way to
harbor after the battle.
Earlier mention of their loss was
not made, say the dispatches, be-
cause of military considerations.
The admission Of the loss of the
Lutzow and the Rostock brings the
total admitted German loss 10 twelve
ships, G4,993 tons. Before the admls-
sion it stood at $4,000 tons, as
against admitted British losses Of
about 114.000 tons.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1916-06-08
LOCAL BREVITIEs

Large boiling trout, medium trout,
white perch, sea bass, butter fish,
Spanish mackeral and large Potomac
shad will be for sale by Geo. E. Price
and Co. City Market, Phone 32lJ
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1916-06-08

Potomac Fish Co., will have rock,
butter fish, founders, Spanish mack
eral. salt water trout, sea bass, clans
and crab meat on sale tomorrow, N.
Roval street both phones 1913.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1916-06-08

Mr.. Ferguson Bryan of this city
took the entrance physical examina-
ton for Annapolis this morning. Mr..
Upper Barrett left this afternoon
for the same purpose.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1916-06-08

GAZETTE One Month .. -. 43e
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1916-01-06
T CHASES BUTTERFLIES
AND PICKS FLOWERS

Elgin, ILL.,, Jan. 6.-Gov. Edward F.
Dunno of Illinois had absorbed a bit
of contented philosophy today. He
got it from Frank Schmitz, the happy
naturalist, at the state asylum here.
Some of us fret with great pro-
jects and some war with COLLINS of
fancy, but just chase butterflies and
pick flowers Schmitz told the gov
ernor.
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1916-01-06

COST PRESS $4,000
attendants to Hot Sprinfs cost in
the neighborhood of 5000 each way"
said one of the railroad officials to
me. The presidents suite at the
Homestead rents for $50 day., His
valet and Mrs. Wilson's maid had
rooms for 81 day each. The trans
portation of the white house auto
mobiles was $50 each way. The room
for Charley Schwem, the presidents
own stenographer, was Sc day. The
room and board for seven secret
service men were $22 day. Salary
of the secret service men will aver
ago $43 day. Garage fees and gas
oline average So day; salary of ste
nographer, 81 day; tips and fees, SIS.
While one might compute the
amount which was spent for flowers,
the boxes which arrived from Wash
ington containing American Beauty
roses each morning could not have
cost less than SIS daily.
Outside of these expenses of
which were borne by the president
personally and the government-the
16 days of the presidents honey
moon cost the newspapers of this
country the round sum of $4,000.
This, of course, included salaries and
hotel bills of reporters, telegraph and
telephone messages
But, as my financial friend re-
marked, 1--WE are the richest nation
in the world, and even if the honey
moons of our presidents come high,
they don't come often"
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1916-01-06
BY IDA M'GLoNE GIBSON

BY IDA MGLoNE GIBSON
Hot Springs, Va, Jan. CT Won
der if the president thinks his honey
moon was worth the money"
This remark was made by a hard
headed financier-just as the presi-
dent and Mrs. Wilson embarked on
their special train for Washington
from Hot Springs, where they have
been spending the first two weeks of
their welded life. The financier was
probably more or less pessimistic, as,
instead of honeymooning, he had
been down at Hot Springs trying to
get some relief for his rheumatism.
Hot Springs is one of the most ex-
pensive places in America in which
to spend any time, whether you are
on a honeymoon or not. 1t is only
the wealthy who can live there for
10 days or more, even if they are sat
isfied with a room and bath.
The special train which conveyed
the president, Mrs. Wilson and their
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1916-01-06
WILSON'S HONEYMOON, CUT SHORT, BUT IT
COST HIM 81 739- cost PRESS $4,000
= WHAT PRESIDENT WILSON'S
HONEYMOON COST

Special train ...........$ 400 "
Room and board for presi-
dent and Mrs. Wilson :. 4So
Room and board for pres
ident's valet ...... "a
Room and board for maid /64
Transportation of autos. 100
Room and board for ste
nographer ............ go
Room and board for seven
secret service men 80. 352
Salary secret service men o88
Garage fees and gasoline 48
Servants wages ...... 48
Salary of stenographer =. O. =
Tins and fees Is =
= Flowers 240 =
Cost to president .$2,739
Cost to newspapers of
telling about it $4,000
## = = = = =
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1916-04-28

Miss Maude Hoagland left Monday
for Huntington, w. Va, where she will
continue her relation with the Singer
Sewing Machine people as bookkeeper
in the Huntington office. Miss Hoag-
land was a resident OF Louisa about
three years during which time she gave
entire satisfaction to the Singer COM
pany as it's bookkeeper. She is young
woman Of much business ability and
made many friends by her correct de-
pertinent and pleasant manner. These
will regret her departure. Her new po-
sition is said to be a distinct promotion.
She is succeeded by her sister. Miss
Muriel Hoagland, who came from the
Dayton, o.. office.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1916-04-28

tom Page was in Cincinnati this
week.
Mrs. G. L. Walkenshaw, of Blair, w.
Va, Is in Louisa
Drs. Salmon and Allen, of Ashland,
were here this week giving profession
al testimony in the case OF Hogg VS.. the
G. and o. railway.
at the Brunswick with her husband,
Judge Cisco. She will probably re-
main until Monday.
! Mr.. F. 1. CabelI. Chief Engineer C.
passed over this division last Thurs
day night in a private car.
Mrs. ]. w. Gray returned Monday to
her home in ST Adams, w. Va, after
spending some weeks with her parents,
i Mr.. and Mrs. r. S. Chaffin.
| Ted Billups has gone to Coalition,
which is not far from EllSins, w. Va,
where he has a place as salesman in
one OF the Junior Mercantile stores.
Miss Louise Arnold, OF Columbus,
came Saturday for short visit to
friends in this city. returning Monday.
She was the guest of Mrs. Mary Hor-
ton.
| Mr.. and Mrs. Jack Fox, of Scioto-
VILE, o., passed the Easter season with
her mother. Mrs. H. c. Sullivan. Mr..
Fox returned to Sciotoville Sunday af-
/ ternoon.
Bother Elan returned Monday to
! Columbus, Ohio. where he is studying
dentistry, after spending his Easter
vacation with his parents Mr.. and Mrs.
NJ. Elan.
The Misses Dimple Austin and Jose
phine Shepard, accompanied by Mes
sers. Paul Copley and Ernest Westlake
took an automobile trip to Charley and
returned Sunday.
DIR. V. v. Adkins, OF Ashland, was
here this week and paid the NEWS
pleasant call The doctor was formerly
a resident of Louisa, where he was sue
cessful in the practice of dentistry.
Miss Pairlee Davis, Home Demon
strator for Lawrence-co, has gone to
Lexington on business connected with
her position. She will return in a week
or ter days and resume her work in
this county.
e. NJ. Hatfield and wife and little
daughter, Daryl, were here today en-
route to their home at Louisa from
points in West Virginia. Mr. Hatfield
is the representative OF the Singer
Sewing Machine Co. in that city
independent.
Miss Josephine Harkins, Of Prestons-
burg. was the luncheon guest OF Mrs
viii McDyer last Monday. She left fol
Bluefeld in the afternoon to attend
wedding and returned Thursday &c
Louisa She remained here a short time
when she left for Los Angeles. Cal
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1916-04-28

Mr.. C. H. Moore. publisher Of the
Ironton, (Ohio,) Daily Register. died
Monday morning in Cincinnati at the
Jewish Hospital. He had been Ill for
about ten weeks with grip. and after
going South for short time returned
to Cincinnati where he underwent a
slight operation. but his heart had been
so weakened it could not Withstand the
shock. He was about 55 years of age
and is survived by his wife, three
daughters and one brother.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1916-04-28
HOSPITAL NOTES.

jeff Johnson, OF Nolan, submitted to
an operation recently and is doing
well.
william Cordial. of offutt. is here for
treatment.
James Ratcliff, of Pike-co., was
brought here few days ago suffering
with typhoid fever.