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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1916-03-14
VIRGINIA TROOPS READY
Volunteers Besiege Office Of Adjutant
General With Offers of Service

Richmond, March l4-Not since the
occupancy of Vera Cruz by American
troops two years ago has there been
so much war talk among the Virginia
Volunteers as at present and the pos
siblity of mobilizing in preparation
for active service is being discussed
in militia circles from one end of the
state TO the other. With unanimity.
from the commanding officers down to
the privates in .he-rear rank, the
reply is: IF we are needed, we will
60"
Militia officers who have resigned
from the service have sent in tele-
grams to the Adiutant-General's Off
&C asking to he given command in
case officers are needed in the forma-
ton Of new troops. Many called IN
person. Men whose terms of enlist
ment have expired and who are on the
reserve list have sent in letters say
ing that they are ready at any time
to be called into active service.
Applications for the formation OF
new companies, have also begun to ar
rive and within the last few days
Norton, Bedford City and South Bos-
ton have asked to have companiea
of infantry mustered into the Vir-
ginia brigade.
According to report of the Depart
mcnt of Military Affairs issued last
year, Virginia in order to come up to
the standards set by the War De-
partment. must organize and recruit
one squadron of cavalry of 4O1 men,
one company of engineers of l64 men
one ambulance company OF seventy
nine men, and ten companies OF coast
artillery if 1.1bl ,ncn. Tli.; wos!id
bring the Virginia State troops up to
the strength that the government be-
ievcs desirable. 1t is out Of the ques-
ton ut present for the recommended
additional force to he mustered into
The Virginia militia because the APP
preparation allowed by the General
Assembly is not sufficient for such al
increase
Because Of redistricting of mill
tia divisions in the United States.
Virginia is now in the seventh army
division instead of the eighth. Ac
cording to the new boundaries the
Virginia brigade would be thrown III
with the National Guard from West
Virginia District of Columbia, Dela-
ware, Maryland and New Jersey.
Pennsylvania now makes up an entire
division by itself. The headqua rter<
for the Seventh Division it at Wash
l-ington.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1916-03-14
ALLIES IN COUNCIL OF WAR
Some Leaders Urge Immediate Often
sive Against Germany

Paris, March 14--An early offensive
by the allies in the Balkans is eX-
pccted to result from the grand coun-
Gil Of war which was in sssion here
Yesterday Gen. Joffre, the French
commander-in-ch chief, fresh from the
bloody battlefield at Ferdun. presid,
ed.
1t is reported that some of the lead
ers on the allies. side are insisting on
an immediate offensive against the
German allies in all the theatres OF
war. Such an offensive is already un-
der way by the Russians in the Cau-
easus and by the Italians.
Portugal took her place among the
allies yesterday afternoon.
Following a meeting of the su-
preme war council. Premier BRAND
gave luncheon attended by diplo,
mats of the allies, including Portugal
The war council was attended by
Gen. Joffre. Sir Douglas Haig, Brit
ish commander-in-c chief; Gen. Porro
second in command of the Italian ar
my; Sir William Robertson, British
chief Of staff; Gen. Jellinsky, Russian
commander, and several other army
leaders.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1916-03-14

ov said clerk delivered to the delin-
onent capitation tax collector and as
: Recommendation for his work in maxi
inp out said list the clerk making said
list. shall receive (5) per centum of
all moneys collected from the said list
by him made which said amount shall
be retained by said clerk out of the
the money paid over to him by the
said collector, and the clerk shall an
nuallv on or before the 18th day Of
October pay into the State treasury
through the Office of the Auditor of
Public Accounts, the amount paid
over to him by the said collector less
the commission authorized by this act
to be retained by the clerk.
a. The Auditor Of Public Accounts
shall dispose of any funds arising
under this act as other capitation taxes
are disposed of.
5. The delinquent capitation tax
collector shall on the 30th day Of
September of each year deliver to the
clerk of the court the list Of uncol-
lected taxes which had beer by said
clerk previously delivered to him as
as other delinquent capitation tax lists
shall be by the clerk OF the court filed
as other delinquent captation tax lists
and filed; and the clerk Of the court
shall, at the time of the receipts Of
the list of uncollected taxes delivered
to him by said collector. certify to the
Auditor of Public Accounts the total
amount returned as Uncollected.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1916-03-14

is showing an abnormal increase, it
is said, and the total receipts of the
roads will be about sSO,00O,000. The
normal increase in the tax would
therefore be about S2l6,O0O but the
rate of taxation has been increased
from l Is per cent. to ! 1-3, which
will add 100000 to the tax, making
a total increase to the State from
railways of some $4,000.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1916-03-14
LIGHT INFANTRY RECRUITING.
Efforts to Bring Up Number in lo'
cal Company to So Men.

An effort is being made by the Al
exandria Light Infantry, officially
Known as Company e, First Regi-
ment Virginia Volunteers. to recruit
its strength up to full war compile
ment of eighty-five men. The Armory
vii! be open every Wednesday night
at 1870 o'clock for the purpose of re-
ceiving the applications of recruits.
The present strength of the company
is sixty men.
Sergeant Miles, u. S. A., has
been detailed to drill the men and
give special instructions in war duty.
From now on he will be present at
drills.
Capt. William NJ. King who some
time ago was considering resign
ing, has decided to continue with
the company and hopes to be able to
have the company up to full military
strength within short time.
The latest figures from Richmond
are to the effect that in twenty-four
hours $3.50 men and 225 officers
could be mobilized at any designated
point in the State in case the Presl-
dent calls upon Gov. Stuart for State
troops.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1916-03-14
Number of Engagements
Between Airmen Re-
ported Near Verdun
GUNS STILL BOOMING
French Clash With Invaders on Both
Sides of the Meuse-Germany Re-
ported Short of Officers

London. March IA shortage Of
! officers due to recent heavy losses
at Verdun, is causing the German
general staff much worry, according
to Rome dispatches. All German Of
fcers under the rank of captain, now
in the Balkans. have been ordered TO
return to the western front.
| London, March 14.--Heavy German
e-enforcemcnts are arriving at the
Verdun front, while German artillery
continues the terrific bonibardmeht
of French field positions.
Paris. March l4-Activity around
Verdun was confined yesterday 10 an
tillcry bombardments and raids or
French aero squadrons upon German
stations, according to the oilicia! re-
port issued by the War Office last
night. 4 number of engagements
were fought between French and Ger
man aeroplanes, resulting in the des-
struction of at least three German
craft. it is said.
The official report follows:
North of the Aisne our artillery
shattered at several points enemy or
ranizations on the plateau of Nauclero
/ ..In Champagne well-regulatcd hfes
r-om our heavy batteries were direct
ah against the German works AZ Mai-
sons de Champagne and in the region
west of Navarin.
I'VE carried out destructive ilres on
the enemy shelters, railroads and or
ranizations in the eastern Argonhe'
North Of Verdun the bombardment
has increased in intensity west OF the
Ncuso on La Mortc Homme and III
1.-THE region of the Bois Bourrue. Our
batteries took under their fire enemy
forces assembling between Forges ard
the Bois de.s CoIbcaux.
"On the right bank of the Meuse
and in the Woevre there was less ac-
tivitv on the part of the two artii-
leries. No infantry action occurred
,during the day.
"In Upper Alsace, east of Sappsls'
after spirited artillery preparation
the Germans attacked trenches which
; we had retaken from them in the last
few davs in the region of Entrelar-
gucs. They were stopped by our bAi-
rier and infantry. Sections of The
enemy returned to their trenches, hav-
ing suffered sensible losses.
! yesterday our avators displayed
remarkable activity in the whole T@r-
dun region. a squadron composed OF
six aeroplanes dropped l30 shells on
ihe strategicaly important station at
Brieulles. north of Verdun. A large
number of engagements were fought
in which we had an incontestable ad-
vantage.
"In the course of these comDatS.
three German aerOplanes were
brought down one of them in our
lines and the other two inside the lrst
German lines. Other aeroplanes wc:n
observed in the act of failing. but
their destruction has not been -rstaD
lished. >
I The Belgian official communication
reads:
There was greater artillery acti-
witty along the Belgian front, especial
tly ir the sector of Dixmude.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1916-03-14
Mobilization Of U. S. Troops
at Mexican Border
Continues
PLANNING TO STRIKE sl F.
Dissatisfaction in Congress Over
President Wilson Entering Into
Agreement With Carranza

Mexico City, March 14.-The dang
er of a break between the United
States and the Carranza government
has passed, according to brief arti-
cles in the morning newspapers, evid-
emily at the inspiration of Carranza
officials.
No official statement has been made
but dispatches from Washington
brought word that the United States
had conceded the justice of General
Carranza's demands and will accept
in formal note.
Gen. Candido Aguilar, newly ap-
pointed minister of foreign relations
will assume Office at once and handle
all further negotiations with the
United States, under the guidance Of
Gen. Carranza.
It is generally believed he will be-
come provisional President before the
elections, Gen. Carranza resigning in
order that he may become candid
ate.
The appointment of Gen. Alvaredo
Obregon, conqueror of Villa, to be-
come minister of war, was forecast
several weeks ago.
Ell Paso, Tex, March 14.-Mobil-
. ization at the border of large part
I of the United States regular army to
i s,assstty Villa continued; today. while Car
/ Isnzista troops were reported in pur-
& suis of the bandit reader in hpoe of
a rendering an American expedition
unnecessary.
With Gen. Funston declaring that
even Carranza's opposition would not
stop the expedition, the army heads
in personal command along the bord-
er were laying their Plans to strike
into Mexico from Ell Paso, Douglas,
and Columbus when the order to ad-
vance is,receiSed. = i: :, !:
8, It may be Thursday or Friday be-
fore the expedition moves across the
border. But with. over 10000 men.
forty-eight batteries and @scoFes of
machine gun squads already at the
boundry line, officers declare them
selves ready for the word.
Washington, March ID. = The
United States government entered
into a formal agreement with the de
facto government Of Mexico yester-
day under which American troops
will cross the border to hunt down
Villa and his bandits with the eXpec-
tation of hearty cooperation from the
Carranza forces.
Secretary Lansing made public the
text of note accepting Gen. Car
ranza's, proposal for reciprocal ar
rangement between the two govern
ments, and. announcing that the
United States held this arrangement
to be now in force and binding upon
both parties. Gen. Funston will carry
out his task under this agreement.
With American troops on the eve
of marching into Mexico President
Wilson was threatened with new
revolt in Congress today over his
Mexican policy.
An outburst of criticism was threat
ened in the Senate today over the
Presidents agreement with Carranza
Many Senators were indignant over
the permission given to Carranza
troops to. enter American territory
and also threatened to explode in
vigorous criticism Instead of the solic
4 support and approval given the Presi.
dent in his plan to "get Villa" both
Congressional bodies bubbles with
protest because of the Carranzs
agreement.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1916-03-14
NOTICE RED MEN.

osceola Tribe, No. /, Red Men:
Brothers vou are earnestly requested
to attend Council on Wednesday night
.aIarch 15tn as there is business of
Importance to be transacted on that
sleep By order Of the tribe.
CHAS. NAGEEL, C. of R.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1916-03-14

a black fur muff. valued at S25.
the property of J. S. Douglas, of
Alexandria, Va, was taken from a
public cab in Washington yesterday.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1916-03-14

Mrs. Mary Jane Berkley, widow of
William n. Berkeley. died in Washing
ton yesterday.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1916-03-14

The Allison W. c. T. U. will
hold regular meeting tomorrow af-
ternoon at 2:30 o'clock, at the Child
ren's Home.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1916-03-14

Discussion of tax bills passed by
tho session of the legislature just ad
iourned was the principal feature of
last nights meeting Of the Cham
ber of Commerce. The members eX-
pressed themselves as satisfied that
the burdens imposed upon the cities
were not even greater.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1916-03-14

FOR Rents room house, frame,
large yard, cellar, gas and side al
ley, $11.0O month address, Mrs.
J. P. Quinn, 1l2 n. Columbus ST..
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1916-03-14

The Willard W. c. T. U. will
meet tomorrow afternoon at 3 o'clock
at Trinity NJ. E. Church.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1916-03-14

The Union service of the three
Episcopal Churches will be hell
tonight in Grace Church. The Rev
DR.. De Vries will preach.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1916-03-14

Mrs. Eliza Mumford, wife of
Richard J. Mumford died early
this morning at her home, so Queen
street. Besides her husband she is
survived by four sons, Richard, John,
Charlie and Harvey and one daugh-
ter Mrs. X. r. Richardson. She was
80 wears old.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1916-03-14

At meeting Of the board of police
commissioners to be held tomorrow
night two vacancies will be filled.
caused by the resignation of Officers
Nevitt and Young.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1916-03-14

The monthly meeting Of the Gram
mar Grade Of the Parents and Teach.
ers Association will be held at the
Lee School Building tomorrow even
ing at $3.50 p. nj. Mrs. P. P. Clax-
ton will speak.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1916-03-14
LOCAL BREVITIES

Tie remains Of John Carroll, who
died in Washington, were inferred
in Bethel Cemetery today.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1916-03-14

DIED-On March 14th., 1916. ELIZA
MUMFORD, wife of Richard +.
Mumford. The deceased, age SO, is
survived by her husband, sons Ricn-
ard, John. Charlie and Harvey and
daughter Mrs. K. r. Richardson.
Funeral announcement will be made
later.
!
Past her suffering, past her pain. =
Cease to weep for tears are vain, <
Calm the tumut of thy breast, :.
For she who suffered is at rest.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1916-03-14

The city gas committee opened
bids last night for thu yearly supply
Of Goa! for the city gas plant. Inc
contract will be awarded at the next
meeting Of the committee.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1916-03-14

London. March IA shortage Of
officers due to recent heavy losses
at Verdun, is causing the German
general staff much worry, according
to Rome dispatches. All German Of
ficers under the rank of captain, now
in the Balkans. have been ordered TO
return to the western front.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1916-03-14

London, March 14.-Heavy German
re- endorsements are arriving at the
Verdun front. while German artillery
continues the terrific bombardment
of French field positions.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1916-03-14

Unsettled tonight and Wednes-
day; probably rain Or snow;
temperature tonight 81 TO 30
degrees. Gentle to moderate
easterly winds becoming vari- u
able.
Sun rose GLIB, Sun sets GOT.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1916-10-27
Public Comfort Station
To Be Installed

Thee obstruction of a modern
public comfort station at the Colo
RADIO and Southern depot is con-
templated. A tentative proposal
has been made the railroad COMP
any by City Attorney J. w. B.
Smith, and on last Monday even-
ing II. E. Renick, superintendent
of the northern division. and Harry
James, superintendent of bridges
and buildings, met with the city
council to discuss plans for the
improvement.
1t was further suggested that
the space between the depot and
Miner street be beautifed, and it
is quite probable the area will en-
close an ornamental fountain sur
rounded by lawn and driveway. A
drinking fountain is also proposed.
1t was the purpose of the offici-
ais to arrive at an understanding
with the city regarding the charge
for water and lights and the care
of the public comfort station.
Messrs. Renick and James re-
turned to Denver Tuesday morn
ing, and will soon have plans and
estimates ready to present to their
superior officers.
The, improvements as contem-
| plated are greatly needed and will
be appreciated by the residents of
the city as well as the tourists of
summer days.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1916-10-27

There is now lady barber in
Idaho Springs, at the Perfection
barber shop. Ed. Bergman, the
proprietor, has secured the services
of Mrs. Frank Carson, who is said
to be thoroughly competent in
every way. The men seem to take
kindly to the innovation and al
ready a number express their pref
erence for Mrs. Carson.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1916-10-27
Mr.. and Mrs. John Meyer spent
Wednesday in Denver.

L. P. Hammond, vice president
and general manager of the Colo
RADIO Power company, with his
secretar Mr.. Kalif, together with
G. r. Rudy and E. L. Siekmaun,
came in via auto from Denver
Thursday to look after the com-
pany's business in this section of
the state.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1916-10-27
Rev. Read TO Give Up
His PaStOrate Here

Rev.W. B. Read has been advised
by his physician that his physical
condition is serious and that only
a removal to Arizona can result in
his recovery. Sometime next
month the family expect to leave,
Mr.. Read resigning his pastorate
of the Methodist church, which for
about one year he has SO satisfact-
orily filed. The congregation are
in sorrow because of the necessity
to give up Mr.. Read, who is kind
ly man we'll versed in the Scrip
lures, and a real leader of his
people. Mrs. Read will be sorely
missed, for. as a woman she is
much admired, and as a pastor s
helper she is invaluable. Their
many friends wish for Rev. Read a
most speedy recovery, and pleasant
new associations.
Rev. w. b. Read and family
have already largely disposed of
their furniture and fittings except
such pieces as they will store.
They will leave after the election
In their automobile for Phoenix,
-Ariz., where Rev. Read will rest
for an entire year in the hope of
fully regaining his health.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1916-10-27
Idaho Springs Will Make
$500 Grow Where Only
$1.OO Grew Before

There lamenable tendency nowadays all
secontained their operations that they
beyond the front door in seeking enlarge their in
and likewise their profits The merchant mine
usually build trade for the output for
the without single hot for the community which he lives
stop consider the immense beneficial effect the city
whole his individual Investments.
decidedly has been time and
agn civic organizations the world 1t has been
tuhuy said he best help yourself to help the other
fellow and that brings up the idea OF community progress
exists right Idaho Springs much of the "se
but from the individual viewpoint as well Did ever occur TO you
who always had only advancement at heart
profit lies easily within harvest
will but lay plans the harvesng Did the
by investing 81 90 civic stock
that investment? If
you sound foregoing you would accept
wouldn't you? OF you would ThenWhy don't
get system and accept the
offer that idaho springs making the safe basis
There can be unless
that of loss of initiative foresight petty eaousies Just plain
sepness this the that have failed to harvest
we ought to be ashamed to admit it.
Now the time for Idaho Springs eradicate all sleeping
from her system by liberal dose of good old fashioned
SPIZZERINKTUM which is just another way OF saying vim
accomplish and the best doctor administer the
potion full hedged wide awake progressive partisan Civic
Club which, the time membership conferred
him. promise Wok-Work and then Work for the
Idaho Springs and her people
of all municipal advancement and-RE
MEMBER THIS TOOtha the municipal advancement OF
city the fate of her merchants and citizens
NOW THENthe only to the question of how to make
right those who maintain regulations for
being 'lve ones, and GET BUSY.
proof this do you WE'LL here is
little that will be suicientWhat brings millions of dollars
pockets of Angeles merchants grculurass?
"A good commercial ofcourse What caused Frisco
back after her nhon by earthquake and splendid
will to do backed by willing organizations What makes
Cheyenne all the stock raising Her Frontier
day and let know that she ION the map Why
does everybody know much about Tungsten and
the of believe keeping awake all the time
and letting mineral and mercantile interests be published broadcast
thus additional capital with resultant mutual benefit to
of Denvers efforts
along boosting lines for the just pasIt produced 164
inquiries the Office of the bureaus produced 1927 mail
produced thousands of automobile touring part
les and directly instrumental guiding 600 tourists thru
our mountain parks system.
You wanted proof! There you have it! Now do somehng
and-while doing all remember that
The city that ,chispers dOsvn aceU
about the sights that IN 1t dtceU
WiW mecer get the golden dollars
Like the sCho climbs u hill and
H o L E r. s !"
A. BOOSTER.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1916-10-27

W. r. Haughton, who holds a
lease on the Bellman mine, is still
pushing the development work and
the showing is very good. Several
small punches of ore have been en-
countered but the main body of
ore has not been reached.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1916-10-27

The mining output in the old
reliable camp of ellison gulch is
brighter and more work is being
done on the old mines in the dis
trict than has been done for several
Years.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1916-10-27

No matter whether you are going
to vote for Hughes or Wilson, for
Carlson or Gunter, don't overlook
the opportunity to help elect Frank
A. Maxwell of Georgetown for one
of your county commissioners
Democrats and Republicans alike
consider Mr.. Maxwell "the best
commissioner Clear Creek has
ever had'. His salary amounts to
nothing because he saves it for the
county many times over by hand
ling affairs in business like W ay
With commissioners like Maxwell
taxes will soon be lowered.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1916-10-27

The Office of county judge is one
of the most important in the
county. Judge Royal R, Graham
has made good and should be ell
ected for another term. He has
been one of the best judges Clear
Greek county has ever had