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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1916-04-06
BRITISH CAIN ON
7 RIVER. 5'1|CRiS
-- ~:
Take Position 20 Miles From
El-Amara and Bottle
Force
RUSSIANS PUSH ALONG
Hideous Condition of Famine and Di-
sease Reported in Parts of Turk
ish Empire.

London, Aprll "a fletoIy Aoi the
British over the Turks on the Tigrls
below Kut-el-Amara has been report
ed by General Lake, in command OF
the British forces there. The Turkish
entrenched position at Umm-el-Henna
was attacked and carried at o'clock
Yesterday morning by the Tigris
corps, General Lake telegraphed, and
the operations are proceeding salts
factorily.
The capture of Umm-el-Henna,
which is on the Tigris about ~ miles
down stream from Kut-el-Amara, Is
the most important news from this
theatre in some time, and is regard
ed here as giving promise OF the early
relief of General Townshend's fore
which has been besieged i'll kut--l-
Amara since the first week in Decem-
Der.
Umm-el- Henna is strong position
at an important bend of the river and
;s said to he the last serious barrier
to the relief of General Townshend,
although two or three less strong po-
sitions are still to be overcome before
Kut. ell -Amara is reached.
Petrograd, April 6-Although there
has been no recent official news con-
corning the developments on the Cau-
casus front, it has been learned from
private sources that the Russian arm
les beyond Erzerum and in Persia are
progressing swiftly, and that the
Turkish forces are offering only oc-
casional resistance.
1t is evident that the Russian troops
advancing through Persia to the
Mesopotamia frontier have not yet
met the main Turkish forces. These,
consisting of the Bagdad division ana
reinforcements sent southwark after
the fall of Bitlis and Mush, are re-
ported to be assembling in the Hanlkln
Pass. and when the Russians reach
this point they will be confronted no
longer by mountain bands and re-
manants of broke nand demorallze
divisions, but with the full strength
of the organized Turkish army.
Therefore, although an ultimate
junction with the British forces is
not doubted here, it is not supposed
that this consummation of the Rus
sian plans will easily be reached.
The German forces have passed
quickly to a general offensive along
the entire northern front in Russia,
their attacks reaching the highest
intensity in the Riga region, where
the preliminary skirmishes have de-
veloped into a steady assault, sup
ported by heavy artillery. The Ger
| mans. however, have been unable: to
gain territory by frontal attack
against the strong Russian positions
and now are attempting to flank the
Riga positions from the southeast.
From the other points on the front
there is little to report except con.
tinuation of mining operations and
aeroplane warfare.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1916-04-06
DEATH NOTICE

At the residence of his sister, Mrs
Frances Swami Williams, at Main
side," Fairfax county, Va, on Tues
day, April 4; 1916, CROMWELL OK
RICK SWAMI, in the Saith year OF
his age. Notice Of funeral hereafter.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1916-04-06

The feast of the seven tables will
be given from until 8 o'clock tonight
in the Westminster building under the
auspices of the Alexandria High
School Cadets.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1916-04-06

The address which was to be made
by R. F. LOCKER, of Washington, for
Services of Paris before theAlexandria
Society was postponed until next
Wednesday on account of Capt.
KnoX's Funeral.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1916-04-06

Fish Day Tomorrow, Potomac Row
Shad, Potomac Large Buck Shad
Potomac Bass, Large Rock Fish,
Large White Perch, Potomac Herring
Large Oysters 25 cents a quart
SANITARY FISH MARET, Stall
No. . City market. Phone 375.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1916-04-06

WANTED-Solicitors for roofing pur-
poses. Address B. P. Snyder, Manas-
sas, Va, or the Alexandria Ga
zette. ~ 6-13-20.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1916-04-06
LOCAL BREVl,TTIllE5s l,lTll !

The board of election commissioners
met this morning; in the office of the
clerk of the corporation court and
canyassed the vote cast in Tuesdays
urinary and found it correct.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1916-04-06

Mr.. Carroll D. Wolf, was the Win
ner of the center piece of which Miss
Minnie Jaffa was disposing OF for
the benefit of the Temple Sister-hood
The lucky number was III.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1916-04-06

Despite announcement of this proposs-
ed increase in @.gess the memora.f
dun for further sincrease has been
submitted. We do not anticipate q
strike and we would be but little com
cernea if there were one"
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1916-04-06

Stephen Timney the Irish Shoemak-
er," is back upon the bench at his old
stand and ready to execute al. work,
entrusted to him. South Fairfax St.
near King. 6-3t.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1916-04-06

WANTED-An experience nurse. Ap'
ply to 21l N. Washington Street.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1916-04-06
GOVERNORS PROCLAMATION
Recommends Observation of Country
Church Day and Road Day.

To the country churches of the
State. and Nation is committed a
great task and great trust-the
building of charcters of men and wo-
men who make up the greater part
of our population, both rural and ur-
ban. The country church is a necessity
of civilization, and not only must it
be perpetuated and encouraged, but
it's sphere of usefulness must be con-
stantly widened, so that it may reach
its proper position as the COM
munity center.
1t gives me pleasure, therefore, to
proclaim Sunday, May 7, 1915 Coun-
try Church Day, and to urge large
attendance at every rural house OF
worship on that day. A special pro-
gram for its celebration. has been pre-
pared by the extension department
of the University of Virginia, which
is available for use if desired. There
are thousands of city dwelers who
might we'll turn their thoughts and
prayers on that day to the mission
and the services of the churches in
the country where once centered their
spiritual lives.
In witness whereof, have here.
unto set my hand and caused the les
ser seal of the Commonwealth to be
affixed, at Richmond, this the twenty
third day Of March, in the year of
our Lord, one thousand nine hundred
and sixteen, and of the Commonwealth
the one hundred and fortieth.
H. C. STUART, Governor,
By the Governor:
B. O. JAMES. Secretary of the
Commonwealth.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1916-04-06
H. C. STUART, Governor,
By the Governor:
B. o. JAMES. Secretary of th'
Commonwealth.

the General Assembly OF 1914, re-
questing the Governor to proclaim a
Road Day, in May of each year, do
hereby proclaim Thursday, May a,
1916, to be observed throughout the
State as Road Day.
1t is to be hoped that the people
generally will cooperate with road
superintendents, road boards and
boards of supervisors, so that the
work contributed may be done in ac-
cordance with established systems,
and so that it may have definite aim.
All citizens are urged to support this
movement, and to give to it such time
and attention as they may find pos
sible.
Given under my hand, and under
the lesser seal of the Commonwealth,
at Richmond, this the twenty-fourth
day of March. in the year Of our Lord
one thousand nine hundred and six.
teen, and of the Commonwealth the
one hundred and fortieth.
H. C. STUART, Governor,
By the Governor:
B. o. JAMES, Secretary Of the
Commonwealth.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1916-04-06

NORFOLK OYSTERS A SPECIALITY
OYSTERS. AT :: JACOB
BRILL'S FOOT OF KING STREET.
The Rathdrum tribune. (Rathdrum, Idaho) 1903-1963, 1916-03-10
sERGIUs sAzoYoFF.

measures for the defense of her from.
tiers. but we can declare categorlcaliy
that she will not have to defend them
against Russia and that this side of
her frontiers is perfectly secure"
Sergius Sazonoff has long been prom.
inent In Russian foreign affairs. He
was secretary of the embassy at Lon
don for twelve years. frequently serv-
ing as charge d'affaires and later was
secretary of the embassy at Rome and
then envoy to the Vatican.
For the past FIVE years NJ. Sazonoff
mas held the post of Russian minister
OF foreign affairs He is brother.in.
law OF Russia's former prime minis
ter Stolypin. whp came to his end by
assassination. Sazonoff is said not to
be a man of the Stolypin type. but his
political creed is much the same. A
Few, months ago, about the time Bull
garia Joined forces with the German
allies. 1t was repo ted that NJ. Sazonofr
would resign his portfolio. but that
event did not occur.
The Rathdrum tribune. (Rathdrum, Idaho) 1903-1963, 1916-03-10
Rank Foollshness.

You occasionally see It stated that
colds do not result from cold weather.
Ihat Is rank foolishness. Wera II
true colds would he as prevalent in
midsummer as in midwnter. The
microoe that causes colds nourshes
In damp, cold weather. To get rid of
cold take Chamberlain's Cough
Remedy. 1t is elfectual and is highly
recon nended by people who have
used II for many years as occasion re
quired, and know It's real value Oh.
1d'hdo'e everywhere NJ adv
The Rathdrum tribune. (Rathdrum, Idaho) 1903-1963, 1916-03-10
RHEUMATISM A FOOD DISEASE.

Rheumatism is due largely to the
iiet. 1t can positively be cured by
cooking, combining and eating our
foods In such manner as to prevent
the accumulation in the body Of
certain waste materials For detailed
information on this subject see the
January number Of The Hyglenist, a
health magazine, edited by DR.. r. r.
Daniels, a writer for this paper. At
your news dealers or send ten cents
to The Hygienist Publishing Co.,
Majestic Bldg, Denver, Colo. adv
The Rathdrum tribune. (Rathdrum, Idaho) 1903-1963, 1916-03-10
Baker Not In Demand.

j. Franklin Baker, the So called home
run king of the American league,
seems to be more anxious to find a
berth in the major leagues than man.
ayers and club owners are to engage
him. Several clubs would be glad to
sign Baker on account of his reputa-
ton as hitter for the Athletics in re-
cent years, but none seems willing to
give fortune for a player who never
was fast fielder and base runner and
whose batting eye may have become
am after years layoff. Connie
Mack asserts that he is not blocking
any deal whereby Baker might become
a Yankee. but it seems that Baker
wants to tie up any club that bids for
his services with contract that might
exceed his worth as a player.
The Rathdrum tribune. (Rathdrum, Idaho) 1903-1963, 1916-03-10
New Coli Links For Florida

According to recent announcement
fiorida VIII have two OF the finest
eighteen hole courses in another year.
contracts have been awarded for their
erection. and at Palm Beach work has
already begun The other links Will be
at 81. Augustine. which has not vet n
eoit course The new course at Palm
beach viii be situated a mike and 2
half north Of the hotels on a s,riD az
iahd third OF mile wide aud extend,
ing IRON the Atlantic 10 Lake worth.
The Rathdrum tribune. (Rathdrum, Idaho) 1903-1963, 1916-03-10


Firmin Cassignol, who has challeng,
ed Willie Hoppe for the 1871 or 1872
billiard championship, is acknowledge
ed to be the only player in the world
who compares favorably in point of
skill with the title holder. The pro-
fessionals in this country themselves
admit that they cannot compete against
Hoppe with more than a slight posi-
bility of victory.
But now comes Cassignol from
France, not expressly for the purpose
of playing Hoppe for the champion
ship, though this undoubtedly had some
bearing on his making the trip. If
nothing else has been accomplished,
Cassignol, by his challenge, has arous-
ed an interest in the professional game.
In practice he has clinched the belief
In many minds that he is better than
Hoppe. In touch and closeness of play
ne Is the master, but many are of the
opinion that n match between the two
will depend on temperament perhaps
more than playing ability. There is
agreement that Hoppe is one Of the
coolest opponents of the game. never
q futter of excitement being reflected
in his work with the cue.
Perhaps no billiard match ever stag
ed would attract such wide interest as
one between Cassignol and Hoppe.
The Rathdrum tribune. (Rathdrum, Idaho) 1903-1963, 1916-03-10
The TemperamentaI Hal chs,.

Since peace was declared between
the National. American and Federal
leagues no club has made much of an
eHort to obtain Hal Chase Of the Buff
Ialo Federals. Although Chase was n
star in an inferior league, his eccentric
conduct while with the Yankees and
White sox has caused major league
clubs to hold aloof from the one time
great first baseman. 1t is said that no
cup In the American league wants
Chase. but that If he can obtain a DO.
sition in the National league no oppo.
sition Will be offered by the American
league.
The Rathdrum tribune. (Rathdrum, Idaho) 1903-1963, 1916-03-10
The Empty Letter Box

On a Certain morning every week In
Thousands Uf homes, mother says,
Hurry uh IN the pnst office, father !
TI3s is letter day." And 1.-THE r
'esu't need 10 be told tWice-he goes.
But oh, the ,a,ueI aud mother to
whom the letter does not come! We
have seen tleir faces. 10. MOO.
they don't exp ect letter at all. but
father goes regularly to the post ONCE,
and mother watches from the door,
thinking po sIbly. just possibly, they
might bear FROM some Of the children
this week, but she has waited a long
time now, aid no letter comes. Alb,
the uDspeakable pathOs of the empty
LITTER box. When the children were
all at home, that box was usually
well dlled, but now
Well, father comes through the
gate, but there is no waving arm. He
lust shakes his head, and walks
across the lot and thinkers with the
fence while before going into the
house.
In how many homes, after the
morning chores are done, does father
20 TO the post ofiice, work his way up
the steps, open the door, look along
the rows until he comrs TO a certain
box, and turn away empty handed?
Bet walt, wait--It might be wedged
in at the back! He takes a second
look, to BE- sure. But there's nothing
there,
And the sun md daughter, what
does IT mean 10 them-tne weekly
letter to IA, her and mother?
Can man sit down and write
home, beginDing, Dear little
mother" aud ending, "Your loving
son." and not be a better man for it9
Must he not be stronger fer life's
stress and storm? Will not the rush
OF affection which inspires the tender
message sweep his heart and soul
clean OF evil?
He knows Just what will happen
back In tie old home that night.
Father and mother will have their
family prayers In the he'd room of
the siJtlng-room, auu after they
aslse from their knees, mother vii.
turn up the light little, and read
that letter just once again before she
goes to bed--just once more! We
have seen mothers do that. Can a
mao go v.rY far wrong with this
picture before him?
The weekly letter back home means
thrilling JOY 10 father and mother.
tut the one VIII $, Luu. has his
reward
May the loving messages keep fly
Ing toward the old home town. for
breakfast is over, and father is on his
Nay TO the post ONCE. Gpd grant lie
may not find the box emptyl-Edi
Iorial from THE PEOPLES HOME
JOURNAL for March.
The Rathdrum tribune. (Rathdrum, Idaho) 1903-1963, 1916-03-10
DIRECTORY
STATE OFFICERS

Governor NJ Alax.ndar
lieutenant Governor Herman II. Taylor
Secretary of State George r. Rarker
Attorney General Joseph II. Peterson.
State Auditor Fred L. Huston
Supt, OF Public Instruction, Bernice Mccoy
state treasurer John W. EagIeson
State Mine Inspector Robert N. BelI
Supreme Court
l. ~. sullivan, All Bulge, VIM Morgan
Congressional
Congressmen-Robt.N n. McCracken, Addison
T. Smith.
U. s. Senators-William f. Borah, James II,
Brady.
Judge OF District Court X. N. Dunn
state senator J. H. Frazier
Members of House OF Representatives
}. @. Hunt. HI Hull
william ii. Edelblute. NJ. A. Klger
The Rathdrum tribune. (Rathdrum, Idaho) 1903-1963, 1916-03-10
Noted Russian Statesman.

Sergius Sazonoff. Russian minister OF
foreign affairs. who recently received
a deputation of Journalists in Petro-
grad, gave an interview on the war
situation In general. He expressed
satisfaction with the relations existing
between Russia and Roumania and
said that the whole Balkan situation
would find its solution only after the
war had ended. Speaking of Sweden.
NJ. Sazonof said. lit is possible THAT
Sweden may feel the need of taking
The Rathdrum tribune. (Rathdrum, Idaho) 1903-1963, 1916-03-10
National eomlina rourn..<

Inc tenth annual national bowling
Ionrha ment win be held in the Grand
central palace. New York city. from
march ~ 10 April under the auspices
OF the New York Bowling association
ne National Bowling association viii
again manage the tourney, and Major
Gage will be IN charge. There Will 10
matches IN singles . I'D doubles and Tor
five man teams.
The Rathdrum tribune. (Rathdrum, Idaho) 1903-1963, 1916-03-10
Boy Scout Signs.

a scout can make himself known TO
brother scout wherever he may be
~ method which only scouts can
snow. he has brothers in every city
IN tue land and in every country In the
"orid' wherever be goes he can give
MS slgns and be assured Of a friendly
welcome. He can talk with brother
scout without making a sound. or he
can make known his message BY iml
rating the click Of a telegraph key.
The Rathdrum tribune. (Rathdrum, Idaho) 1903-1963, 1916-03-10
ales 81 eeee p.essl ...n

haeq NOV see q cheerfu aad happy
Vio lady 5ou tnag koow Lhat she has
g9oa dlgest1op. II your Digestion II
l'9paieeQ " u sou Nv upt telisb Fopt
p'Tas take dose 81 DhaAlberlaLp'f
1Gbiets They steepgthep the
sL1lnach' Improve bAe Digestion aud
cause a gentse maRemeut 81 IJae
bo~e,f' obtatuah.e everywhere.
The Rathdrum tribune. (Rathdrum, Idaho) 1903-1963, 1916-03-10
COUNTY OFFICERS

county Clerk. Auditor and Recorder
d. r. Dandy.
County Attorney n u Wer,ettc
county Assessor +. a. Wopnacott
County Treasurer ". 4. Thomas
County Surveyor $ 0,oenttv
County supt. ~ scho1ls re. Egtye,s
Sher1h 2. H. QeAftes
DefHhffs s Cair4s
coantT r<Hahs1s>lDtless- 81 D5.sgl1t. ~
Fsfz9s<sss >tq tlsssfes. q % Esrase
10 Distttes. cAas naeYey44s
The Rathdrum tribune. (Rathdrum, Idaho) 1903-1963, 1916-03-10
Opening Of Baseball ss..ee

president Ban johnson o. Tie Aueri
can league. Barney Dreyfuss. ppes,de,pt
OF the Pittsburgh club, aud Seeretary
a nsyaier OF the National league have
nhished the task Of putting Into final
shape The major league SCHEDULES el.
ready agreed upon for 1916. IA has
Deen definitely decided to,open tue sec
sou Wednesday April u.
The Rathdrum tribune. (Rathdrum, Idaho) 1903-1963, 1916-03-10
Navy 70 Row syrao,,.a

Aiter . kour years' lapse Syracuse
University will resume atbletic reIa.
mons With tue United States ,Sayel
academy on May ~. when ths Va rs,,ys
ere" meets the mid,,hipnen 10 ; 70
nile race on the severn.
The Rathdrum tribune. (Rathdrum, Idaho) 1903-1963, 1916-03-10
Charada.

ny first IL domestic.
She IOvez the warm dre
she's lazy ana happy
When comfort is nikts hsy
Ny sscond's = kstS
JACK Frost gives y9ay ssr.
4 gentle Tefain1ey
That winter as hers.
~ whole IL sn hers
nnarp 10y fFst loves aaits wei.
sAss E1ps her sutts u Il:
Watch hef delight " Il,
70" sf's vii t9ss A. roll 10 Il auo s,a.,,l
Ahs"er-<sst gip-oetuis
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1916-08-09
secret STUNTS
Being PREPARED
FOR HILO VISIT

Ad Club members and their friends.
masculine and feminine, gathered
around a -estiye board at the YHr,g
hotel last night to discuss what the
club will do at the Hawaii : Itn1y Fair
and fifth civic convention dt Hilo next
month. The diners were fewer then
expected but the session was anything
but slow. - E-:...- =.
Somebody had the happy thought Of
an impromptu rehearsal q: SINE of the
stunts" with which the club will edi-
fy, amaze and astonish the good folk
of the Crescent City, and presently
one live wire after another was get
ting entertainment out of eXuberant
systems. .... = = 2" #
What the club will do in the way of
stunts remains deep, dark secret, to
be sprung on Hilo at the right time.
John A. Scott of Hilo and Purser Pete
Phillips, who is about half a Hiloite
since ne makes such frequent trips
there. were at the dinner last night
but they are sworn to silence.
L. w. de Vis-Norton, chairman of
the special civic convention commit
tee, reported, as did F. @. Cannon,
chairman of the music committee One
item received with great interest Is
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1916-08-09

that the 2Eth Infantry band may go
along and the soldier boys, If they
make the trip, will put on minstrel
show or something of the sort, for
which they are splendidly equipped as
To talent.
The Ad Club is ready to get out
and make personal canvass of Homo
lulu to secure a steamer load of visit.
ors for the Hilo trip If such action
becomes necessary but prior to this a
post card canvass will be made
The entertainment last night was
splendid. George Gray obliged with
some southern melodies on the banjo,
C. E. Ganzert gave Several lively
songs and Miss Fay of the Hawaii the
alter both played and sang, all being
heartily encored. Carlos Caceres, Neil
SIattery and w. H. Hutton we're
among the Ad Clubises who added to
the gaiety of the occasion.
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1916-08-09
CAPT. METILER
GETS PROMOTION
Inc A. CORPS

Special orders Just received fIom
the War Department by Hawaiian De.
partmcnt headquarters announce the
Fronsu,son OF one OF 0ahu's most pop
Glsr army officers. Capt. Charles q.
MettIer. ordnance department. arma.
ment officer CT the Hawaiian army
district from st lieutenant of the
Coast Artillery Corps. to captain in
that branch Of the service. Capt
Hettter will continue N his present
position 1t headquarters.
LIST Lieut.. George S. Stallman. dem
tai surgeon. is relieved from duty in
the Letterman General Hospital. San
Francisco. and will arrive here on the
logan Sunday for duty in this depart
ment. .t
Capt. Edward Kimmei. c. A. G., is
promoted to captain in the lame
branch of the aaryice.
Leave OF absence for two months on
a surgeons certificate If disability
is granted lst Lieut. Edgar " Whit
ing, 4th Cavalry. HI. i.
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1916-08-09

ner for Lieut.. and Mrs Paul X. Man
chester and Lieut. Carl Cohen. An
attractive arrangement Of asters and
carnations formed the centeryiece.
= > .
An Informal hop was held ar the
sail loft on Mare Island last We'd.
nesday, and being the first in over
a month was very well attended.
Lieut. Commanders r T.. Pope and J..
s. Graham had charge of the affair
and we're accorded considerable praise
for the success Of the dance
Mai. and Mrs: II. w. SchgH OF
Benicia were among those attending
the hop. coming over from Benieia.
where Mai Schulz has charge Of the
arsenal and the army station. They
remained overnight as guests of Con-
structor and Mrs. Henry NJ. Gleason.
San Francisco Examiner