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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1916-10-23

w. H. Garlacher and D. C.. Dick
crt left last evening for Chicago to
attend the annual meeting Of the
travelling engineers convention. Mr..
o. P. Angels will go tonight.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1916-10-23

Mrs. w. P. Merriam, wife of en-
Governor Merriam, of Wisconsin,
and her sister. Miss Cooke, enter
tanned Friday afternoon, at tneir
home near Wellington. at a tea
Among their guests were Mrs. /.
Marshall Jones, Mrs. William JACK
son Morton, Mrs. Macdonald Doug
lass. Mrs. j. Stewart Jameson,
EIrs. Herbert Oliver, Mrs. Lycur-
Gus Edward Uhler, Mrs. Charles E.
:LicoI. Miss Margaret McGregor Ash
ly, and Miss Julia Nicol, Of Alex
.ndria. Mrs. Edwin W. Gibson,
Miss Deland and Miss Margaret
DYKE. of Fairfax county.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1916-10-23

Genuine Lynnhaven Bay Oysters,
on half shell, steamed or in measure,
Jacob Brill foo, of King St. 246-tf
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1916-10-23

Late yesterday afternoon a two
story stable at Ross:yn, Alexandra
county, owned and occupied by W.
o. Pickett. was found to be burning.
The building was cor:pletely Destroy
cd with it's contents. The horses that
aad been stabbed in the building were
safely removed when the flames were
first discovered. The damage is es-
timated at $1,000.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1916-10-23

Thomas Irby, a soldier from Fort
Hunt, aged about 35, was Knocked
down by an automobile driven by
Dr.. Llewellyn Powell Saturday night
about 9 o'clock. DR.. Powell took him
to the Alexandria hospital where it
vas found that he was bruised up
some but not seriously injured.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1916-10-23

Mrs. Henry H. Blunt and Mrs.
Robert W. Wheat have returned
from Orange, Virginia, where they
represented Mount Vernon Circle of
Kings Daughters at the State Con-
vention of Kings Daughters.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1916-10-23

S. l.. Monroe, of the real estate
firm of Monroe and Marbury, reports
the sale Of Mrs. Olive D. Triplett's
farm near Franconia, Fairfax county
to Henry c. Myers, of Alexandria
county Va, This farm is located four
miles west of Alexandria and on the
newly improved county road leading
to Franconia. station. Mr.. Myers
will make extensive improvements
to the property during the coming
winter, by erecting new barns and
other outbuildings for dairy purpos-
cs, and early next spring move to the
farm and make it his future home.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1916-10-23

TIE Methodist Episcopal Church,
South, DR.. j. w. Duffey, pastor, re-
ceived three new members yester-
day, bringing their number of re-
cent members up to one hundred and
twelve. and the First Baptist Church,
Rev. Dr.. E. B. Jackson, pastor,
received nine, with total new mem
bership of one hundred.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1916-10-23

In an article in Saturdays Gazette
it was stated that gunners in Fair
fax county must obtain their licen-
ses from F. w. Richardson, clerk
cf the court. This was correct, but
we failed to state that Alexandrans
who desired to hunt in Fairfax coun-
" can obtain their licenses from
n. S. Greenaway, clerk of the Cor
poration Court of this city.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1916-10-23

The Alexandria High School Foot
ball Team will play Randolph-Ma-
con Academy Saturday, November
II. Tickets are on sale at Dienelts
Taylor's and Summers Drug stores.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1916-10-23

Mr.. and Mrs. William Lanahan
Unduch, who have closed their sum-
.ner home at Towson. Maryland,
and will spend the winter at The
Mount Royal Hotel, Baltimore, were
the weekend guests Of Mrs. I'm
duch's parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Ly-
curgus E. Uhlcr, in South Wash
ington street.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1916-10-23

Yesterday the Rev. DR.. John Lee
Allison, received eight new members
into the Second Presbyterian Church
making total of one hundred and
twelve since the Gypsy Smith Re
vival.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1916-10-23

Back-fre in the engine ri a power
boat owned by Charles Cogswell. of
Washington early yesterday, damag-
cd the boat $500. At the time the
boat took fire she was lying along
the seawall re ar the Washington
barracks, in the old Arsenal grounds.
ut the foot Of Seventh street south
west. The harbor police patrol boat.
which was near at the time. attempt
ed to extinguish the flames with the
chemical extinguishcr, but failing,
the Firefightcr was called out and
duicklv flooded the fire.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1916-10-23

Edward Diedrich. aged thirty-slX
wears. former. resident Of AleNaE-
.iria, died Friday. October 20 at. IL
lantic City N. j., and the funeral
took place there today. The deceas.
I'd .as a son oi the late Bernard
n:>.lrich, of this city. and is survi:-
d IS his mother. Mrs. Elzabe:i
I)iedrich, a wife and one child
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1916-10-23

A Spring City. Pa, exchange says:
"Our new general manager, Charles
Ale. has proven himself to be eff
cient and up to date in his methods
and we predict bright future for
him." The same issue also says
that Mr.. William Murphy, of Alex
andria, was the guest of friends in
that city, en- route to Reading, Pa.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1916-10-23

Arrangements are being complet-
cd by the board of managers OF the
Anne Lee Memorial Home for the
Aged for the dedication on October
81. The members of the board will
form a reception committee and will
aold a reception from 4 to 8 in the
.,arlors of the Home.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1916-10-23

Mr.. and Mrs. Harrie White, Mr..
James NJ. Rose, Mr.. William g.
Gambler, Mr.. Robert Elliott, Mr..
DeWilton Aitcheson. Captain Foun-
tain Beattie and Mr.. Samuel L.
Estes have returned from weeks
trip to Florida, as the guests OF
thes Lakeland Highland Cooperative
Association, delighted with their
trip.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1916-10-23

Miss Helen Norris Cummings,
president of the Virginia Fedora
ton of Women's Clubs, is visiting
friends in Philadelphia, while at
tending, as an honor guest, the an
nual council of the Pennsylvania
Federation of Women's Clubs to be
held in that city October 24-25-26:
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-08-01
RUMOR BREMEN.
COMING To PORT.
CAUSES ANXIETY.

NORFOLK, Va, Aug. There were
insistent reports in circulation here to
day to the effect that the German sub
marine freighter Bremen, sister ship
of the Deutschland now in this port,
would arrive off the Virginia capes
during the morning, causing much e6-
citement. The vessel failed to appear,
however, and many sight-seers who
engaged small boats and went down to
the bay to catch first glimpse of the
yesesl returned disappointed.
The report, because of it's persist
ence, gained much credence in Nor
folk, and evidently was brought to the
attention of the Allied cruisers outside
the harbor, these vessels increasing
their activities notably soon after the
report gained general circulation.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-08-01
No Food Supplies For Poland.

WASHINGTON, D. c., Aug. l.
The German government today off
cially informed the United States that
on account of impracticable condi-
tons imposed by England upon the
shipment of food from America into
Poland further negotiations for CO.
operation in Polish relief would be de-
void Of any purpose. The German
government in conveying its determi-
nation not to countenance further me-
gotiations upon the subject informed
tie United States that after October
1st the need for relief in Poland will
have been entirely removed.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-08-01
FRAZ|ER PLEADS.
IN.
EARLY SHOOTING.

Lucius Frazier, the negro head
waiter at the Windsor hotel, in the
custody Of Chief of Police Olin john
son arrived IN the city last night.
where Frazier was lodged in the coun-.
ty Jail. He is charged with the mur-
der Of Lille Lewis, a negress, and
shooting Bennie James, negro man
A curious feature of Fraziers ar
rival was the informal reception ten
cred him last night when about 800
negroes had gathered to witness his
arrival. No demonstration was made.
and the spectators departed as they
had come.
Not until Chief Johnson arrived in
Montgomery did Frazier admit his
idSulllys anu upOll SlSuL Vi the AIUpTl-
Gus chief the negro recognized hilr.
Sam Jones" was the name given by
Frazier when he was arrested in Mont
gcmery by special agent, and not ty
Conductor Simmons, as was previously
reported.
Frazier tells story now that he
was fired upon by the negro woman
early in the night on which the fatal
shots were fired, and that this was the
noise heard by officers Lowry and
Summerford. Later in the early morn
ing, according to Frazier, the negress
and negro man said they would have
something Of importance to report to
the officers, and with that they attack
ed Frazier, and this was when the shots
\were fired
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-08-01
GANG Of BANDITS
CAUGHT NEAR THE
TROUBLE SCENE

Ell PASO, Tex, Aug. 1.-Three men,
bers of the same gang of bandits en-
gagged in the fight with United States
troops and Massachusetts national
guardsmen near Fort Hancock Monday
were captured two days before the
skirmish on this side of the border. De-
tails of their capture became known
here today, and later it was stated
all three are soon to be executed.
No official report covering the cir
cumstance has yet been received from
the Carranza authorities, though it is
known that soldiers of the de facto
government are still chasing a part
of the band remaining in Mexico, and
that it is hoped they will be oyertaken
ard finally exterminated.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-08-01
To
GET AWAY On HER
VOYAGE EARLY

BALTIMORE, Nd, Aug. lit be-
came known this afternoon that the
German submersible freighter Deutsch
land had expected to leave port at high
tide this morning but the tide was not
high enough and the boat remained at
its pier. The tide rises again between
Z and o'clock tonight, and the Ger
man vessel, which has taken clearance
papers giving Bremen as its destina-
ton, probably will slip out of the har-
Dor between these hours.
The waters in the vicinity of the sub
mersible were dragged this morning,
the purpose being to remove any OBJ
structions either natural or that may
Lave been placed there by enemies OF
the Germans. The dragging process
was by means of weighted rope be-
tween boats, which was dragged
through the water. No distractions
were found.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-08-01
FOREST FIRE RACES
IN NORTH MICHIGAN

DETROIT, Mich, Aug lone of the
worst forest fires experienced in the
northern woods in years is raging to-
day in the northern part of lower
Michigan, and much anxiety is express
ed as to the outcome. Up to noon to-
day no loss of life had been reported
here, and it is impossible to accurately
estimate the damage as yet.
Large areas Of timber are unus-
ually dry at this time owing to the
prevalence of intense heat during the
past few weeks, and the forests are
burning very rapidly, despite efforts to
rctard the flames. Michigan states
guardsmen modified for outy at the
border, but not yet sent south, are
aiding in the efforts to control the
fires.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-08-01
lMER|CUS MAeONs
co TO FITZGERALD

A delegation of Americus Masons
will attend the Third district conven-
tion in Fitzgerald Wednesday. Among
the party is L. ]. Blalock, Sam McDan-
iel, E. F. Wilder, Sam Cohen, ]. r.
Statham, S. L. Hammond, with several
Others likely to make the trip.
L. j. Blalock has been invited to de-
liver an address at the public service
to be held at the Grand Opera House
in Fitzgerald, Wednesday morning at
10 o'clock. This address will take the
place of the speech of Grand Master
N H. Ballard, of Brunswick, who Will
likely not be present.
Wednesday will be red letter day
for the Masonic fraternity in Fitzger-
aid. Delegates from every lodge in the
Third Congressional district are ex-
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-08-01
LABOR HUNTERS.
IN Tolls Of LAW.
WITH SAVANNAH.

Savannah and Chatham county is
having the same trouble with emigra-
ton agents, similar to the plans work
&c in Americus and Sumter county
several weeks ago. The only differ
ence is that the tolls of the law have
oyertaken the work of the agents, while
III Americus they worked without any
serious conflict with the authorities
Many of the Americus negroes have re-
turned from Tennessee, Connecticut
and other states, and the same will,
probably, prove true of the Chatham
county emigrants.
The Savannah Press had the follow
ing story yesterday afternoon:
While out on bond to appear in
city court on the charge of sending
laborers away from Savannah to
POINTS beyond the state, Robert Gu
sick and Howard G. Mercer, who
represent themselves to be labor en-
ployers for the Pennsylvania rail-
read, resumed their contracting oper-
ations at SIT Margaret street this
morning and Immediately were ar
rested again by the police officers,
who intervened in the first case ON
the state law.
The two men waived preliminary
hearing in police court this morning
On the first arrest, which was Satur-
dey night. Soon after adjournment
of police court, the police department
was given information that the two
men had opened their Office again
ard were back at work
Judge Paul Seabrook has been en-
gagged by the two men to defend them
when they are called to trial in the
city court, Neither the two defend
ants nor their attorney will make
any statement relative to the case
more than Mr.. Cusick made in the
Press Saturday afternoon.
Various reports are current rela-
tive to when the agents intend to send
a trainload of laborers north. They
are said to have planned to send a
train north last night, but none was
sent. Now they are understood to
intend to send one north tonight.
Whether this will be done is uncer,
tain on account of the second arrest.
Attorneys who have been inter
viewed on the question, state that
there is nothing to prevent the agents
dispatching the trainload of con,
tracted laborers though they are
under bond now.
At 4:30 o'clock this afternoon near
the union station there were a num-
Der of negroes who said they were
preparing to go north on a special
train.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-08-01
RUSSIA ENVEL.OPS'
vON BOTHMER'S s.
AUSTRIAN ARMY.

The Russian drive in the east is at
tanning such momentum today until it
threatens to wreck the entire Teutonic
defensive line south of the Pinsk
according to unofficial reports
from Rome and Petrograd. Dispatches
from both these capitals report the
Russians having crossed the river
Stokhod, and it is unofficially stated
the Teutons are now moving supplies
from Kovel and even Lemberg, the fall
of both strongholds being anticipated
by the Austro-German commanders.
Petrograd officially reports that Teu-
tonic counter attacks have been re-
pulsed at all points.
Berlin dispatches express confidence
in the defenses of the Kovel region, and
believe the Teutonic resistance there
Will be sufficient to withstand all Rus
sian pressure that can be hurled
against them. The new front to which
the Austro-German forces have with.
drawn, it is announced, is much shorter
than the old battle line.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-08-01
= =
, TO ASK EMBARGO ON =
= MUNITION SHIPMENTS ?

= WASHINGTON, D. c., Aug. 1. =
= Representative Engine and Ha- =
= mill, of New Jersey, announced at =
= the conclusion of a conference =
4 between city, county, state and =
: federal officials on the munitions =
= explosion Sunday, that they will =
= go to Washington tomorrow and =
= demand that an embargo be plac- =
= ed on the expectation of munitions =
= from the Atlantic seaboard. =
4 \ \ 4 4 4 \ 4 \ \ \ = y
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-08-01
~ = : ~ \
; HUGHES MAKES BID


= NEW YORK, Aug. CHARLES \
4 E. Hughes. republican presiden- y
= tial nominee, today declared fiat =
= footed in favor of an amendment y
: to the federal constitution provid- :
= ing votes for women. The suf- =
= frage plan advocated by the repub y
= lican candidate would take the y
= question altogether out of the con =
= troll of the states andwouldcon- 4
= fer the ballot upon white women =
= and negroes alike. =
= \ \ \ \ \ 4 \ = \ \ y \ \ =
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-08-01

pected to attend the district conven
tion which convenes there en- Wedncs-
day and Thursday, and several of the
Grand Lodge members are scheduled
fer speeches to the fraternity. A splen-
did program for entertainment has
been arranged, including a supper and
an auto ride over the county. During
their stay in Fitzgerald the visitors
will be entertained at the home of the
Masons there.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-08-01

vas released this morning The re-
port shows the crop condition is much
lower than was expected by specula-
tors and others interested in the cotton
trade here.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-08-01
To Leave This Afternoon.

BALTIMORE, Md, Aug. AR
rangements have been made, it was
said today by an official of the Eastern
Forwarding company, operating the
for the submarine mer-
chant ship to leave Baltimore either
this afternoon or early this evening.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-08-01
RECRUITING DETAIL IS
IN THE CITY FOR WORK

The recruiting officers detailed from
the Coast Artillery of the National
Guards for service in the Third con-
gressional district arrived Tuesday af-
ternoon from Macon They will make
their headquarters at Americas, and
work from the A. L. /. armory.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-08-01
; HEAT WAVE INCREASES
MORTALITY AT NEW YORK.

= NEW YORK, Aug 1.-Prev- =
= ious mortality records since the =
: beginning of the present infantile =
= paralysis epidemic, were broken =
= during the twenty-four hours =
= ending at 10 o'clock this morning. =
? During the period referred to =
= fifty-seven children died of the =
= disease in Greater New York, and =
= one hundred and fifty-nine new =
= cases were reported. =
= Health authorities here attrib- 7
= ute the increased mortality to the +
: intense heat now prevailing in =
= the city. =
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-08-01
: : = : : : : = =
REPUBLICANS BLOCKED
S0UTH'S RELIEF MEASURE

WASHINGTON, D. c., Aug. l. \
n Republican senators today =
= blocked immediate consideration :
of a joint resolution to provide =
$540,00O for the relief of flood =
Y sufferers in the Southern states. y
= Senator Smoot, of Utah, and Sem =
= ator Penrose, of Pennsylvania, =
refused to unanimous consent to =
: consideration of the measure. \
= = = = : \ \ = = y \ \ 4 \ =
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-08-01
Zeps Make "Water Haul"

LONDON, Aug. lit is officially an
nounced that no casualties resulted
during last nights Zeppelin raid on the
British coast.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-08-01
72.3 PER CENT
CROP ESTIMATE
BY GOVERNMENT.

WASHINGTON, August 1.-Condi-
tlon of the growing cotton crop on
July 25 indicates total production of
12,916,000 equivalent 50O-pound bales
the Department of Agriculture today
announced in it's August cotton re-
pert. That compares with 14,266,O0G
bales forecast last month by the
Bureau of Crop Estimates basing its
calculations on the condition of the
crop on June 25, and with II ,191, 500
bales, last years final production,
16,194,99O in 1914, 14,156,4S6 bales i'll
1913, and 12,703,421 bales in 1912. The
fnal output, however, will be larger
or smaller than above forecast ac-
cording as conditions hereafter are
better or worse than average condi
tons
Condition of the crop on July 25 as
compiled from reports of agents and
correspondents in the cotton belt was
placed at 1878 per cent. of normal
compared with S1.1 on July %, 75.4 on
July 25 last year, 76.4 in 1914 and 1875.
the ten year average on July 25.
The Georgia crop condition is shown
in the report as 6S, with that of the
Alabama crop, "a per cent of normal.
During the month storms caused
some damage to the crop. In the first
week weather was favorable in most
places and the crop made satisfactory
growth but owing to earlier unfavor-
able conditions some fields were ir
regular and in places the plants were
small and backward. Boil weevil
were reported damaging the crop in
Texas, Mississippi, Alabama, Arkans-
as and Louisiana.
High winds and heavy rains of al
tropical storm did serious damage in
portions of the central and east Gulf
States during the second week. Much
OF the crop in the lowlands was
flooded and large upland areas were
badly washed and the crop otherwise
injured. In extreme western Florida
tie crop was damaged from 25 to 80
per cent by the storm. Continued
rains favored boil weevil increase and
prevented much needed cultivation.
In the western portion of the belt and
northern part east of the Mississippi,
weather was generally favorable and
the crop made good progress.
During the latter part of the month
some damage was sustained from
foods in the northeastern section The
weather west of the Mississippi was
favorable but in the east it was less
so especially in the lowlands In
creased damage by boil wevil was re-
ported.
Statistics compiled by the Bureau Of
Crop Estimates show the value of the
1915 cotton crop was 10 per cent more
than that Of 1914 while the production
was 80 per cent less. Total value Of
the 1915 crop was $794,OOO,OOO com
rared with $720,OOO,OOO the value Of
the 1914 crop The 1913 crop was
valued at $1,O270OO,O0O.
Lint was valued at 1928 1000 900 for
the 1915 crop, paying producers about
1922 cents a pound as calculated On
averages based upon monthly prices
AID monthly sales. For the 1914 cropI
the lint value was $591 ,OO0, 900, paying
producers about 733 cents pound
The value of seed of the 1915 crop
vas $166,000,0OO, paying producers
$3.50 ton, compared with $4,000.
600, the value of the 1914 crops seed
which paid producers $3.50 a ton. The
increase in the price of the seed over
1914 was greater than the increase in
the price of lint.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-08-01
Germans Advance in West.

BERLIN, Aug. lit is officially an
nounced today that Germans troops
drove the British out of Foureaux
wood in the Somme region. and that
the Russians are exhausting them
selves in fruitless attacks in the east.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-08-01

LONDON, Aug. 1.--Field Marshal
Won Bothmer's army is now almost
epveloped by Russian troops in Cali
cia, according to a wireless press dis
patch from Rome early today. The
dispatch says Cossack divisions have
succeeded in cutting the railroads be-
Co1ti 'ued on Page 5.)
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-08-01

Report Showed Up Price S1.75 Bale.
NEW YORK, Aug. 1.--Cotton jumped
up $1.75 a bale today, rising quickly
after the government condition repor: