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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1916-10-25
PROFESSOR STARTS RIOT
Instructor. at Dickinson Objects t1
Cracked Plate at Dinner and
Floors Two Men.

Carlisle. Pa, Oct. 25-Frantlc with
p, ae because cracked plate was
riven him at the dining table at Con
wav Hall, where he lives with MS
mother and daughter, Prof. q. La1aF-
otte Cram. assistant instructor IN
French and German at Dickinson
College. created a riot yesterday. ne
was overpowered by football men
after he had laid out two C'n"a!
Hall officials.
Professor Cram is Il new instruc'
TOR here. He came to Carlisle one
month ago from Columbia University
Ua boarded at Conway Hall, ard fre
ouently protested against having an!
but the best of china at his place
When a plate of old design was
placed before him today ne hurIec
i across the hall smashing it to bits
against radiator
Charles H. Reitz. Mount Carmel
Pa. who has charge OF the dining
hall went to demonstrate with the
German professor and was struck or
tho Jaw. Foster Brcnneman, Of Car
Isle. another instructor, running tt
tho assistance of Reitz. was met by
= kick which laid him on the floor.
Joe Rutstein, Portage, Pa, stal
fullback of the Conway team, went
TO Grams assistance and held the
irate professor from behind Cram
used his feet on the burly backs shir
until the latter was forced to knock
him down "a anEE- -
The Dickinson faculty will act OF
the matter at once. Cram is gradu,
ate of Toronto University and tool
a masters degree at Columbia, H
is about 45 years old.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1916-10-25
COUNCIL LAST. NIGHT GRAND CHAPTER MEETS
J. E. Alexander, of this City, One Of
Nine Past Grand High Priests
Present at Gathering

The Grand Chapter, Royal Arch
Masons of Virginia, met last night
in Richmond in the one hundred anc
ninth grand annual convocaron.
Most Excellent High Priest j.
Summer Butt, of Portsmouth
presided, and W. Norvell Woodward
of Richmond, acted as grand king
The only absent officer was +, Fen
nor Heath, of Newport News, who
was detained from attending the
opening session by business, but
will arrive in Richmond today.
Featuring the meeting of the op-
ening session was the address OF
the grand high priest, which was
one of the ablest speeches ever
heard before the grand chapter,
showing the greatest progress in any
given year in the history of capitular
Masonry. Nine past grand high
priests were present, this being the
largest number ever attending one
session of the grand chapter. They
were; James E. Alexander, Alex
andria; William J. Hubert, Lynch
burg; William B. McChesney, Staun-
ton; R. ". Ferguson, formerly of
Bristol, now of. New York; Isaac H i.
Adams, Lynchburg; and Sol s..
Bloomberg, George w. Poe and Ma
jor Sci Cutchins, of Richmond.
A letter of regret was received
from Past Grand High Priest Stanley
H. Martin of Lynchburg, who is an
officer with the National Guard in
Texas. The feature of the. evening
was the introduction by DR.. Joseph
w. Eggleston, of a past grand high
priest of Maine, Thomas H. Bodge,
of Augusta, the representative of the
Grand Chapter of Virginia in the
State of Maine. who made an excel
lent address, telling of his desire
always to visit Virginia. He was
more than pleased with the reception
accorded him.
Among the distinguished visiting
Masons at the opening session are
Judge R. T. w. Duke and C. w.
Rogers. Of Charlottesville, and Mel
son Williams, past grand high priest
of Ohio.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1916-10-25
THEY WIN AGAIN.
Alexandria Protestant Sunday School
Gets Banner at Washington.

The Christian Endcavor Society
and the officers of the Methodist
Protestant Sunday school journeyed
to Washington last evening to at
tend the fall rally of the Young Peo-
pies union. The banner given to the
Christian Endeavor Society and the
Sunday School were won by the AL
exandria delegation. These banners
are awarded every four months, and
the Alexandria Methodist Protestant
Church having won the banners for
the last eight months will hold them
until the next rally which will be held
in this city in the NJ. P. Church, in
February.
The Christian Endeavor Society
had 73 per cent of its members pres
ent, while the Sunday school had 79
per cent of its officers and teachers
in attendance.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1916-10-25
no CATHOLICS ON JURY.
Trial Of Texas Bank Cashier. Accus-
cd of Killing Anti-Catholic
Lecturer. Begins.

Galveston. Texas, Oct. 25-- The
jury in the case of John Copeland,
bank cashier of Marshall, Texas,
charged with murder in connection
with the killing of William Black, an
anti Catholic lecturer, in that city, on
February 3, 1915. was completed yes
tcrday. All the jurors are Protest
ants save two. who are Jews.
All took oath they would have no
prejudice against Copeland if he were
Catholic and that they would give
him the sort of trial that they would
give to any other American citizen.
Judge Clay Stone Briggs, issued
an order that the testimony was not
to be published by papers in Calves
ton county, or in other papers sent
into the county. The public will be
admitted to all sessions.
Judge Briggs explained that pub
lication of the testimony would make
almost impossible the selection of a
jury at the impending trials of
George Ryan and George Ticer, two
other Marshal! citizens charged with
participation in the killing of Black
The Judges orders were based on
paragraph in the Texas. statutes re-
lating TO libel. Under this, he said
testimony to be adduced would be
privileged matter.
Sadie Black, the girl adopted by
Black in Arkansas, and taken with
him in his travels, who was zone of
the chief witnesses at the examining
trial, is reported to be missing. =
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1916-10-25
PATRONS DAY 4 PROGRAM
Parents of Scholars and Friends OF
Public Schools Invited to Witness
Exercises Tomorrow.

Tomorrow will be Patrons Day IL
the public SCHOOLS Of Alexandria. ane
Superintendent w. n. Sweeney ha:
mapped out an interesting program
of exercises, which he desires par.
ents, guardians and friends of the
public schools to witness.
There will be fire drill at Lee
School Building, at 10 a. m,
This feature will be demonstrated
at the High School Building one hour
later, (at II o'clock.
Similar exercises will take place
at Washington School Building at
2 o'clock, p. m.
Patrons Day is an interesting an
nual event in the Alexandria pub
tic schools. 1t is encouraging to the
members Of the School Board, Super
intendent, teachers and scholars to
see as many of their friends as pos
sible on these occasions, and it is
hoped many will find it convenient
to be on hand. They will doubtless
be able to attend at least one of the
drills, while it is hoped they will be
there for the three.
The public schools are now in q
flourishing condition. and those hav-
ing them in charge are doing every
thing possible to increase their use
fulness, and it will be pleasant to
all concerned to realize that their
labors are understood and appre-
ciated.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1916-10-25
TURNING OF "HAYF|ELD'
Second Historic Virginia Mansion
Near This City Destroyed by Fire
During Past Ten Days

The burning of "Hayfield," about
seven miles south Of Alexandria, on
the Telegraph Road, was announced
! in yesterdays Gazette. The sub
stantial facts were given, and but
little can be added to the first ac-
count.
Less than two weeks ago "Bur-
gundy," in sight of Alexandria, was
destroyed by fire. While not as aged
as "Hayfeld," it was equally well
known throughout this section OF
country. A history of this mansion
was published in the Gazette at the
time and the burning Of two old
landmarks near Alexandria in so
short time has naturally brought
forth many regrets.
II is supposed sparks from a
chimney set fire to the "Hayflcld
mansion about noon yesterday. Mr..
y. NJ. Duncan's family were un-
aware that their home was burn
ing until apprised Of the fact by
neighbors. Every effort was made
in order to check the flames, but the
supply Of water available was small
and it was soon seen that the de-
struction of the old mansion was in
evitable. A telephone message was
sent to this city and the new motor
chemical engine started towards the
scene, but by the time it arrived the
flames were beyond control, and af-
ter burning several hours nothing
but the walls remained of old Hay
field" mansion.
Chief Engineer Gronau, Captain j.
E. Howell, of the Relief Hook and
adder, Company and few volun-
eer fircmen accompanied the truck
to "Hayfield.
The furniture on the first floor CT
the building was removed, but that
in the other rooms was a prey TO
the flames. There was nc, Insurance
on the contents of the house, and the
building was but partially insured.
The loss, it is believed, will approx
innate $4,000. There were twenty
six rooms in the house.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1916-10-25
TRAGEDY CLOSES CAREER
One-Time Sensational Bareback Rid
er in Circuses is Killed by
Street Car.

indianapolis. Ind, Oct. 25--Trag-
edy yesterday closed the career
of Mrs. Pearl Jones. who IN her
younger days. as Katie LapearE, was
sensational bareback rider in the
leading circuses. She was struck and
killed by a street car. She was about
so years old. and was married here
three years ago.
Rev. Father Francis Gavisk was
her guardian, and it is understood
that she still possessed some money
although she and her husband lived
frugally in a single room. Her husband
said he knew little of her relatives,
but that a brother lives in New Or
leans, where he once served as chief
of police.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1916-10-25
GERMANY AND NORWAY
Sweden Said to Be Gravitating To.
ward Entente

SWeQeU Sdiu W De uIdNhhthtS ~
ward Entente
London, Oct. 25-German subma-
rincs are waging persistent war on
Norwegian shipping.
The Norwegian Mercantile Shipping
Gazette says that five German. SUBJ
marines have established regular
blockade of the Norwegian south
coast.
Reuters Stavanger correspondent
saws the Norwegian bark. Athenian,
which has arrived at Egersund, re-
ports that en- Sunday she saw four
Norwegian steamers set on fire by
p German submarine. The Athenian
escaped to Egersund and does not
dare to put to sea again, says the
correspondent. .,
Lloyds announced that the Nor
wegian steamer Snestad, 2,349. tons,
has been sunk. The crew was saved.
The Norwegian steamers Sesundo
and .Grcnhaug have been sunk, says
la Reuter- dispatch from Christianla.
Tie Gronhaug's crew was: rescued.
The Norwegian steamer Edam, the
dispatch adds, has been seized and
taken to Emden, Germany.
Lloyds shipping agency reports
, that the Norwegian bark Gum has
been burned by the Germans and
| the crew landed.
Amsterdam, Oct. pa. crisis has
arisen between Germany and Nor;
wav. the climax Of which, it is fear
ed in some quarters in Germany, may
lead TO diplomatic break between
the two countries. At the same time
there are symptoms Of gradual
tendency on the part Of Sweden to-
ward the entente allies, symptoms
which are interpreted here as fore
shadowing substantial agreements,
and possibly an alliance.
! The continuance Of friendly rela-
tions" between Germany and Nor
way depends upon the latter govern
ment's answer to Berlin's note de-
manding recession from the stand
/ taken regarding the treatment OF
German submarines in open Noc-
wegian waters. !
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1916-10-25
CANCER DUE TO RICH FOOD.
Surgeons at Congress Show Wisdom
of Simple Life.

Philadelphia. Oct 25.-Clinics held
in many hospitals yesterday attend
ed by hundreds of members of tie
Clinical Congress of Surgeons of
North America, in session here, were
arguments for the simple life. 1t
was the consensus of opinion among
the surgeons that high living is re-
sponsible for more operations than is
the life led by poor persons. The rich
are more subject ito cancer Of the
stomach than others, it was stated
DR.. NJ. Z. Rehfuss, during a clinic
at one Of the hospitals demonstrated
some of the theories held by diagnos-
ticians generally that cancer results
from too much protein. the chief ele-
ment in meats and some rich foods
Specialists ut other clinics, demon
strating on vital organs, suggested
that the poor would be healthier as
Il class than the rich were it not for
tuberculosis.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1916-10-25

But few of the thousands engaged
in the Salvation Army work have
met with the experiences which have
been the lot Of "Joe, the Turk,
whose protrait appears above and
who is to speak in the. Salvation
Army Hall. in Alexandria this even
ing. Notwithstanding the fact that
in some cities he has been arrested
for holding street meetings, that has
not prevented him from going ahead
with the work which he takes great
interest in. He has been arrested in
all some 80 times.
He is d native Of Constantlnople,
and since coming to this country has
made two trips to Turkey, with the
hope of establishing a branch of the
army there, but without success -
further than to be arrested by the
Turkish authorities in both INSTANCES.
He will relate many Of his eX-
periences this evening, which are
said to be of thrilling interest. He
speaks and sings in nine different
languages.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1916-10-25
Board of Aldermen

Before the Aldermen had consider
/, ed any paper before the body, Mr..
Pohl, from the lower board, appeared
in the chamber and announced that
the members of the Common Coun-
ell had finished their business and
were ready to adjourn. He was re-
quested to tell the members to tarry
a short time.
Resolutions appropriating $4,000
for the use of the public schools and
S1,150 for placing concrete base
on Russell Road through Rosemont,
received from the Common Council
at the last meeting, were adopted
by unanimous votes.
Mr.. Fitzgerald, of the Committee
on light, presented a report en-
petition of Mrs. l.. E. Uhler, chair
man of the finance committee of the
Ann Lee Memorial Home, asking the
city to furnish $3.50 worth of gas
annually free to that institution.
The report recommended that the
city furnish s75 worth. The report
was adopted.
The Aldermen concurred in the ac-
tion of the Common Council upon all
papers received.
The proceedings of the board were
without discussion and at an early
hour adjourned.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1916-10-25
PATRONS DAY

The public is cordially invited to
attend Patrons Day in the public
schools tomorrow. Fire drills will
be as follows:
= Lee School at 10 a. m.
81 High School at II a. m.
Washington School at 2 p. m.
1t is earnestly hoped that as many
parents, guardians and friends of
the public schools as possible will
attend and make the hearts of the
young ones happy.
-" ". H. SWEENEY,
Superintendent.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1916-10-25
Death Notice

Fell asleep in Jesus. October 25,
1916, at the residence of Andrew D..
Deeton, Mrs. Minerva E. Moore,
wife of the late Jerome Moore, aged
72 years. Funeral from Wheatlev's
Chapel. Saturday afternoon. at .
o'clock. Interment at St. Georges
Island, Maryland. Washington papers
please copy.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1916-10-25
WIND CARRIES OFF 1920.
Woman Starts Down Fire Escape
During Blaze, With Money.

New York, Oct 25.-With 1920 in
bills in her hands, Mrs. Elizabeth
Fitzsimmons, of No. $50 West 58th
street, yesterday started down fire
escape from her fifth floor apartment
during a blaze in the building and
the wind blew the bills away. She
never recovered them.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1916-10-25
Small Volume Of Business Before
City Fathers at Regular Semi
Monthly Meeting.

There was a brief session of the
City Council last night, and the vol
ume of business presented was small.
There was no joint session, however,
to consider the advisability Of in
stalling fire alarm system, as had
been presaged.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1916-10-25
NOTICE.

The annual meeting of the Stock
holders of the Alexandria Water Com
pany will be held at the office of the
Company, Ill North st. Asaph ST.,
on Monday, November 9Th. 1916, at
10:00 o'clock for the election of
officers and to transact such other
business as may come before the
meeting.
239-22t. GEO. UHLER, Secretary.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1916-10-25
Common Council.

The session of the Common Coun-
Gil last night was short and only, a.
small volume of business was dis
posed of.
Mr.. Ballenger introduced reso-
luton asking that the Finance Com
mittee devise ways and means for
increasing the salaries of the men,
bers of the police and fire depart
ments, superintendent of schools,
city engineer and others. The mat
ter was referred to the finance COM
mittee.
A resolution of Councilman Burke
: that the finance committee be au-
thorized to employ legal counsel to
represent the city before the state
corporation commission on the ques-
tion of adequate supply of water in
the investigation pending against the
Alexandria Water Company and ap-
propriating the sum of 500 for same
was adopted.
Contrary to expectations there
was no joint session of council to
take up the report of the citizens
committee recommending fire alarm
system, etc.
Councilman Desmond explained
that the committee did not have all
the data it desired on cost of fire
alarm system and stated it expected
to have it by the next meeting of
council when report will be made.
A resolution was adopted that the
collector of taxes offer for sale at
public auction beginning at 10 o'clock
December 18th, all property on which
city taxes have not been paid to June
1916.
The street committee recommend
cd that the pay of the city en-
ployes on construction work be rails
ed from II to 20 cents an hour ef-
fective October %. The employees
some time ago petitioned council
for an increase in wages.
Councilman Bryan told council he
had been appealed to by many per-
sons regarding the poor quality of
gas being furnished. He said he had
been assured that an investigation
on the gas was being held and he de-
sired to know if such was the case
6 and was Informed by Councilman
Wattles that this was correct.
The other business transacted will
be found in the official proceedings.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1916-10-25

Miss Christina Furnival, of Rapi,
dan, is the guest OF Judge and Mrs.
Louis C. Barley. at their home in
north Washington street.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1916-10-25
Attention! Red Men!

Regular meeting Seminole Tribe,
No. 50, Odd Fellows Hall, at 1880 p.
NJ. Thursday night, October 26. All
members are requested to be present.
250-lt D. W. Stanton, X. of R.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1916-10-25

Mrs. j. Percy Evans returned
yesterday to Warrenton, after spend
ing several days with her parents,
Mr.. and Mrs. James Sidney Doug
las, in Cameron street.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1916-10-25

Mr.. Robinson Moncure gave an in
teresting address before the J. r.
N. Curtin Memorial Baraca class at
the First Baptist Church on Sunday.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1916-10-25
Alexandra City and Suburbs

Miss Nellie Wattles, of Washing
ton, is the guest today of her mother.
Mrs. Henry Starr Wattles. at her
home in Prince street.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1916-10-25

Mrs. Stella Brent, who has been
the guest Of her uncle, Mr.. Thomas
White, has returned to her home in
Washington.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1916-10-25

Miss Mildred Keller and Miss Lii
lian Keller have returned from a
visit to relatives in Charlottesville.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1916-10-25

Mrs. T. C. Tupper, of Atlanta
Ga, is the guest Of her daughter
Mrs. Robert S. Barrett, AUS Duke
street.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1916-10-25

(. Mrs. Edgar Embrey, of Washing
ton, is the guest of Mr.. and Mrs.
Alexander sutcr, at their home in
Rosemont.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1916-10-25

Joseph Webb was killed by coming
in contact with live wire at the
woolen mills in Spray, N. c., Mon
day.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1916-10-25

Mr.. Robert Brown, of New York,
has been guest of his sister, Mrs.
Owen Lynch.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1916-10-25

Genuine Lynnhayen Bay Oysters,
On half shell, steamed or in measure,
Jacob Brill foot of King ST. 246-tf
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1916-10-25

Miss Leslie Rae Baggett' Is the
guest of friends in Syracuse, N. 7.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1916-10-25

At a large and enthusiastic meet
ing of the High School this morning
it was unanimously decided to give
the Indian opera "Powhatan" at the
opera house intead of in the high
school auditorium, as there was
such manifest enthusiasm in the
student body that a larger place was
demanded. The opera will be given
on Friday night Nov. Bird, Saturday
night the 4th and a special matinee
on Saturday Captain John Smith
left d curious record of his travels
in Virginia, but all his adventures
were not chroniclcd in his book.
The most interesting part of his adj
ventures will be given in the opera.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1916-10-25

Mr.. and Mrs. Charles J. Deahl
entertained informally Monday even
ing for Professor Forest Cole and
Mrs. Cole, who returned yesterday
TO Charlottesville.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1916-10-25

Miss Alice McCauley, daughter Of
Mrs. Charles McCauley, of Wash
ington, and the granddaughter OF
Colonel Arthur Herbert, was mar
ried today, in Laurel, Maryland, to
Lieut.. Mehan, U. S. A.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1916-10-25


ing for Professor Forest Cole and
| Mrs. Cole, who returned yesterday
TO Charlottesville.
Miss Marian Henshaw entertain
| ed at beautiful reception, Monday
evening, at her home in south Wash
ington street, in honor of Miss Laurel
Hasbrouck, Miss Dorothy Hasbrouck.
and Miss Emily Bruno, of Washing
ton.
Captain J. V. Davis, formerly
superintendent Of the National Gene
terry, this city, and Mrs. Davis, Of
Hartford Conn. who are spending
several weeks in Washington, We're
the guests today of friends in Alex
andria.
The State Corporation Commits
sion has granted charter to Joseph
Gawler's Sons (Inc.), Alexandria,
Va. Charles ]. Gawler, president,
Walter A. Gawler, secretary-both
of Washington. Capital: Maximum,
$4,000; minimum, $4,000; par va
lue, Sl00.
Susie, wife of VIM. Brissey, died
last evening at her nome at 10
south Fayette street. The funeral
will be held at o'clock tomorrow
afternoon at the house.
A few cases of minor Importance
were disposed of in the Corporation
Court today. They CONCERNED small
amounts.
All desiring to enjoy a good laugh
should visit the Richmond Theatre
tonight where double bli, will be
presented. II ord Sterling one OF
The characters is interesting and
amusing.
There were but two cases before
the Police Court this morning-two
fights. The parties in one bout for
feited $40 each by failing to ap-
near in the Police Court this morn
ING. The parties in the other case
wore dismissed after Justice Cation
had heard the testimony.
Ella Lindsey, colored, aged -
roors died at her home, 2O6 south
~ .+roo+ last night.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1916-10-25

In the mention Of prizes Won at
the Masonic Bazaar, the 17-pound
Smithfield ham was overlooked. The
lucky number was held by Mrs. Flor
ence Wheat, 52G Queen street.