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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1916-09-12

ure in speaking of his gypsy people
in England, frequently referring to
them and to the conversion of his
father, grandfather and grandmoth-
err.
Down in Macon, Georgia, Mr..
Smith was given a token OF appre-
citation which he values highly. 1t
was a $3.50 gold piece and came
from a man who had been a chrome
drunkard, but who was converted IN
the meetings held there. presenting
tito the evangelist he said: Wear
this and remember me: When you
finger the gold coin on your watch
chain. think of fellow in the gutter
drunk-and think again of a man
restored to respectabi!ity."
From the gypsy band from whicn
the evangelist came some thirteen
persons have gone forth to engage
in preaching the gospel in five dill
ferent parts of the world-a record
of which any man might well 1ee'
proud.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1916-09-12

Commandery. No. II; Knights Tenl-
plar, will march &c the site where
they will take position.
Rev. DR.. Jno. Lee Allison, chaplain
of the lodge. will offer the prayer af-
ter which the ceremonies in connec-
.ion with the laying of the corner
stone will be conducted by Worship
full Master, C. Page Waller. Jr., as
sisted by other officers of the lodge.
The Worshipful Master will use the
Washington trowel, which was used
at the laying Of the cornerstone Of the
capitol of the United States, and
candlesticks used at the funeral OF
Washington.
Rev. w. J. Morton, rector Of Christ
Church, will deliver the grafton.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1916-09-12
STEEL SETS NEW HIGH RECORD

New York, Sept pa new high
record of 1O5 3-S was set by United
States Steel common, during the in
itial trading on the stock exchange
today.
The new steel record, the third rec
ord price in three days, was made III
a rush of bull trading, which sent that
issue up IA and caused other steel
and munition stocks to jump a point
on the first sales. @
international! Paper preferred went
I'D three to Cd common LIP to 81,
and Marine preferred, American
Shelters, Lackawanna, and Republic
Steel advanced one point.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1916-09-12

All preparations for the laying of
the cornerstone of the new Alexan-
dria Hospital at the northwest COR
ner of Duke and Washington streets
have been made, and a large concourse
of people is expected at that point
at five o'clock this afternoon at which
time the services will begin. AS has
been stated, the ceremonies will be
conducted by Alexandria Washing
ton Lodge of Masons. The members
of the lodge will assemble at 4:30 p.
M, and, escorted by Old Dominion
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1916-09-12

Washington Monument Association
Set Of bylaws and roster OF AleXan-
dria- Washington Lodge.
Copy of Historic Alexandria, an
illustrated book, published several
years ago by A. ]. Wedderburn.
Media! struck by Alexandria Wash
ington Lodge, December "A, 1899, in
observance Of centennial of Washing
tons death. 1T''
Photograph of Edward i. Dam
gerfield, donor of the property upon
which the hospital will be erected.
The odes used on the occasion will
be rendered by the Masonic Choir.
DR.. W. NJ. Smith, Postmaster Of
the city, will represent the hospital
authorities on the occasion.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1916-09-12
DURATION OF THE WAR
Sir O'Moore Creagh Says it Will End
this Winter.

London, Sept. 12-Grn. Sir O'Moore
Creagh, writing in the Weekly DIS
patch on "Why the War Will End
This Winter" says:
"Recent events on all theaters OF
war have been uniformly success
full for the allies. The Austro-Ge--
imam armies have everywhere receiv''
I'd severe blows, while their allies
are in precarious state. The cen
trail alliance has been defeated, nc!
crushed. The only acceptable finish
can be their complete crushing, S"
as to prevent further mischief.
at is. therefore, necessary to make
the German nation realize the hope
less situation before complete sur
render will be brought about. Already
the moral of the nation is affected
The Germans no longer talk on an.
nexing their neighbors' property
Their general staff bulletins are fill
ed with bigger lies than ever. These
] stimulants are required to keep ur
sthe peoples spirit.
@aHHindenburg has no previous re-
cuMs to warrant the belief that he
will @strieve Germany from the situa-
ton Which would be too much even
for fApoleon. His appointment is
clear SIN of despairing nation
Recent eve is point to the war being
near it's olelusion.
81 am of TIE opinion that the wal
will not last over winter. Napoleon
said In war moral power is to the
physical power as three to one We
have the advantage of both moral ano
physical power"
London, Sept. f2-Gen. Brussilof
lin an interview with the correspon
dent of the Daily Chronicle at the
Russian front, predicts the end q
the war by August next.
"The Austro- Hungafian army, as
sailed from all Sides" be said, "won
be able to stand much llonger before
the hordes of enemies wSo are hurl
ling themselves against it md prepar
ing to increase the vigOlt Of thei1
blows The intervention of Roumani;
is an event of the first ordHE an
no prophet; the future is Cod
hands. But if l had to make afhypo
thesis I should be inclined to tim
that the month of August, H
might see the end of our memora pll'
work.
"The present war is one which
is impossible for the allies to losel
although a great deal remains to be
accomplished. A successful result is
already in our hands; the game is al.
ready won"
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1916-09-12
PERSONAL SkETCH0F GYPSYSMFTHJR|.
BORN IN ENGLAND, THE SON OF A GYPSY.
Four Years sailor-Circes the Globe Three Times
ro,os - America and Later Engages in Evangeis
tic Work-The Cyclone Salesman Of Saving Grace.
sCyclone Salesman of Saving Grace"

"Cyclone Salesman of Saving Grace
While Mr.. Smith was in Rich
mond some time ago holding revival
services, newspaper man who nap
pened to be passing through the city
was compelled to remain over Tor a
few hours. He noticed poster IN
the lobby of the hotel advertising the
revival meetings which were in pro
rress at the Second Baptist Church
and decided to attend. After hearing
the sermon he walked into a news
PAPER Office, sat down to a typewrlt-
er and wrote up the sermon, heading
it with "Gypsy- Smith, jr., the cyclone
salesman of saving grace,
The impression which the news
paper man gained Of the evangelist
was about the same as any one
might get upon hearing him the first
time. But those who have listened
to his sermons during the past week
here in Alexandria have gained
different idea of him.
I When in action he might be term
ed cyclonic, which is due to his earn
est, emphatic manner. He is not OF
the sensational type, although his
delivery at times is punctuated with
bomb-like explosives which serve to
arrest the attention of both saint and
sinner and cause them to see things
from different angle than what
thew may have been accustomed to.
He possesses an attractive, winsomc
personality, is quick as a cat and
when driving: point home will start
down the platform and throw his
strong right arm toward the au-
dience with punch that Jess Willard
might we'll envy. Fortunately, for
his hearers, they are out of reach.
Those who have had the pleasure
of Mr.. Smiths personal acquain-
tance in Alexandria have found him
delightful conversationalist, mod
est and unassuming, yet possessing
sincerity that cannot be doubted
and which commands respect. I'D
rather fail than cheaper the gospel
is an oft-repeated expression made
by him.
The evangelist takes especial pleas
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1916-09-12

awbo is Gypsy Smith, jr' ano
where did he come from IS a w.
wy which has been asked by many
, aan, in this city since the ar,
, p,up' Of Mr.. Smith in Alexandria 9
,vesk ago. In order to crafty tnelr
o,,,.iositv the Gazette takes pleasure
- Giving the following personal
stctch of the evangelist.
Mr.. Smith was born So years ago.
- December 81, at Newcastle-on-
the-Tyne, England. His father a
Salvation Army captain, had just
gone to Newcastle to establish Vne
first corps of Salvation Army WORK
ers outside the city of London ms
father is a full-blood gypsy WINE
his mother is an English woman, tne
first convert of his father.
Mr.. Smith attended the pubic
schools, known as Tettenhall College,
at, Wolverhampton, until ne reached
the age of Is years, when ne declu-
ed to go to sea. He apprent!ced ~
firm of sailing vessel owners ana
served for four years, then entered
the. steamer service.
He was connected with the
transatlantic liners plying from
Glasgow to New York, and rose to
the,.rank of junior officer. During
his sailing career he circled the world
three; times, touching at nearly all
important ports
He abandoned the sea career at "a,
when he married a Dumbarton, Scot
land woman. He was in business in
Manchester, England, for two years,
then came to New York as shipping
clerk for Max Solomon, the shirt
king of America.
His conversion occurred in New
York City eight years ago. Feeling
the call to 60 into evangelistic work
and possessing a naturally excellent
but uncultivated voice, he attached
himself to an evangelist in the New
England states for two years. Later
he was associated with Dr. Wilbur
Chapman for two years and during
the time was chorus leader and solo:
list in the principal cities of the mid
die west.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1916-09-12
ABOLISH SCENT LOAF.

Birmingham, Ala, Sept. y. -
Birmingham bakeries have discon-
tinued the scent fourteen-ounce loaf
of bread. formerly sold here, and to-
day began selling in its stead 10
cent twenty-ounce loaf. The change
was put into effect after confer
ence of bakery interests.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1916-09-12
TO LAY CORNER STONE OF HOSPITAL
IMPRESSIVE CEREMONIES FIVE O'CLOCK TODAY
Services in Charge Of Alexa ndria Washington Masonic
Lodge-Rey. Vim. J, Mort on Rector of Christ Church.
to Deliver Oration-Historic Trowel to be Used.

The following will be deposited in
the stone:
Copy of the Alexandria Gazette of
today.
Copy of the Alexandria Sunday
Times.
Copy of the annual report of the
Alexandria Hospital.
Booklet, containing the advance an
nouncement of Past Master c. Ii.
Callahan's book, Washington, the
Man and the Mason"
Set Of medals struck by the George
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1916-09-12

An exhibit prepared by the forest
service, showing an erosion model
displaying the disastrous effects OF
deforestation on steep slopes was
seen for the first time at the fair
at staunton, Va, Labor Day. The ex-
hibit is also to be sent to fairs at
Roanoke, Va, Hagerstown, Md, and
Macon, Ga, Mr.. Eugene L. Lindsey
forest examiner, Of Braddock Heights,
is in charge of the exhibit.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1916-09-12
&. /.
Gypsy Smith, Jr.- Epigrams

I. X
Gypsy Smith, Jr.- Epigrams !
When men begin to pray
things begin to happen.
1t takes a big man to go
back and apologize.
Lots of devils are church Of
ficials.
/, To call yourself a follower
of Jesus Christ and not be one
is like hanging a Y. M. c. A.
sign over a saloon door.
Any fool can go with the
crowd, but it takes man VINO
: is every inch man to say no
to the bunch.
You'd think the minister
had the smallpox when you
90 into some churches-there
: are so few people and most
: of them get back near the door
: as far from the preacher as
: possible. And next day you'll
< hear them complain about
: what a poor sermon he preach
ed.
. Get Christ in the pulpit and
i pew and you'll get the crowd.
twenty-five years ago it
wasn't popular thing to be
christian. Now days to belong
to church is picnic.
You don't have to label the
true child of God.
An automobile without gas
has no power. Neither has a
church member without Christ.
Be willing to do something.
+ Religion isn't simply singing,
: pretty songs On Sunday,
$ What kind of an interpreted
ton of Christ is the world get
" ting through you?
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1916-09-12
Administrators Notice.

Having qualified as executor Of the
estate oe the late Miss Elizabrh
Moore Janney,, deceased, all persons
indebted to said estate. are requested
to settle the same with me, and all
persons having claims against sal
estate are requested to present tho
same properly authenticated for SET
tlement. .
DOUGLASS STUART, Executor, =,
~ South Fairfax street. 210-1Gt,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1916-09-12

Mr.. James T. Brennan and Miss
Essie NJ Turner, were Hmarried at
Clarksburg, w. Va, last Wednesday.
The groom is the son of Mr.. VIM.
Brennan, of Gainesville, Wis, and
the bride the daughter of Mr.. and
Mrs. 3. F. Turner, OF Washington.
The newly-married couple with their
parents are on wedding trip in the
west
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1916-09-12

Good bye. straw hat. you've been a
faithful friend; !
Thro rain and sunshine, faithful TO
the end:
Good bye? Why. no! Just let 1t be.
adieul
Next season, cleaned, you'll he as good
as new.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1916-09-12
Notice of Annual Meeting.

The annual meeting of the stock
holders and directors Of the Harris
and Shafer Co., will be held at AL
exandria, Va, on Thursday, Septem-
Der %. 1915, at e:30 p. m. BY
! order of the President,
e. ALLEN HARRIS.
Washington, D. C. Secretary
september 8, 1910. 2l1-12t
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1916-09-12
Notice

The Misses Rotchford Will reopen
their studios for instruction IN Vo-
cal and Instrumental Music. Septem-
Der 18th. For further information
address 1909 Queen st. 212-4t.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1916-09-12

FOR RENT-New Brick house, north
east cor nerColumbus and Queen
streets; 8 large rooms, and bath,
electric lights, hot water heat, sew
err connection. Apply at 203 north
Columbus street. 2l3-3t.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1916-09-12
VI tRRlED.

vt Clarkshurg. ". Va, on WcdneS-
day. September 6. 1915. JAMES J.
BRENNAN. son Of William Brennan
Of Gainesville Wis.,. and ESSlE NJ.
TURNER. daughter Of Mr.. and Mrs.
E. T.. Turner. of Washington
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1916-09-12

The funeral of VIM. A. Lewis, one
of Alexandria county's well-known
farmer, was held at 2 o'clock today
at his late residence near Arlington.
where he died On Sunday, aged u.
Burial will be at Fails Church, in the
Oak Hill Cemetery.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1916-09-12

Alexandria chapter of the Red
Cross will hold its regular meeting at
the Chamber of Commerce rooms to-
morning at 10 o'clock.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1916-09-12

Mr.. and Mrs. Joseph H. Harris
have returned to their home in The
Wagar, after visiting relatives in
Lewisburg, N. c.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1916-09-12

Dr.. and Mrs. Thomas B. Cochran
and children, Master Robert Cochran
and little Miss Courtenay Cochran
after visit to The Plains, Va, are
now the guests of Mr.. and Mrs. Rich
ard Washington in south Lee street.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1916-09-12

Miss Ella Lawler and Miss Julia
Ryan are guests at the Clayton Cot
tage, Braddock Heights, Maryland
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1916-09-12

Mr.. Henry c.. Motley, of Bedford
City, teacher of science, at the Alex
andria High School, is guest of
Mrs. John F. Tackett, 211 south st.
Asaph street.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1916-09-12
Alexandria City News Condensed

Mrs. Samuel Bendheim and Mrs.
Lewis Bendheim, have returned from
New York where they spent a week.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1916-09-12

The Willard w. C. 7. u. will
meet tomorrow afternoon at three
o'clock in Trinity NJ. E. church.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1916-09-12

Mr.. Frank Hill who spent the past
several weeks with his parents Mr..
and Mrs. Frank M. Hill in south Lee
street left yesterday for Albuquerque,
New Mexico, where he is located.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1916-09-12

Mrs. Alexander Sands, of Rich
mond is visiting her sister Miss Gault
Norton, in Prince street.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1916-09-12

Miss Anne Lewis Jones is the guest
of DR.. and Mrs. Butler in Roanoke,
Va.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1916-09-12

The Bible classes of the different
churches of the city will attend the
Gypsy Smith services this evening.
A special section has been reserved
for them.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1916-09-12

ter season opens at the Ram
oss afe toIhsrrow Sept. 1st.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1916-09-12

Miss Blanche Stansbury is the
guest of Mrs. J. L. Savage, in Fred
ericksburg.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1916-09-12
ONE OF THE MANY

Among the many popular which have been at the evan
st services in tabernacle head King street the
appears which pleased publish for the
benefit of its giving both words and music:
The Prescott daily news., 1916-11-09
DEMOCRATIC CONTROL
 CONGRESS PROBABLE
Returns Show 199 Representa- tives Are Embellishments Claim Majority of Eleven in the Senate.

New York, Nov 8.-With 30 con gressional districts to be heard from at 10:45 p. m, POP Republicans, 199 Democrats, two Progressives, one in- dependent and one Socialist have been elected to the House of Representa- tives for the Sixty-tifth Congress.
 Of the 30 districts yet to be heard from r are represented in the present Congress by Democrats and 13 by Re publicans.
 Should these districts be unchanged the next House would be composed of PIC Democrats, 215 Republicans and four scattering who might elect to affiliate with either side.
 The Senate will remain under Dem ocratic control by reduced majority of 10 or l2, dependent on the outcome in New Mexico, where A. A. Jones, Democrat, is maintaining slight lead over Frank A. Hubbell, nominated by the Republicans to succeed Senator Cantron.
 At this hour the Senate stands: Democrats, B; Republicans, 43; unde- cided 1
 Late returns from Ohio indicating the reelection of Senator Atlee Pome- rene, Democrat, over Myron T. Her rick, Republican, virtually ended the possibility of Republican ascendancy in the Senate.
The Prescott daily news., 1916-11-09
FIRST AID HINTS

Try to remember some of the sim pie reminders to be administered to those injured by fire.
 1. Do not forget to wrap rug, shawl or blanket around a person whose clothing is burning This smothers the flame and is much better than the use of water.
 ?. In case of burns, use sweet oil or cotton, common baking soda or flour. Deep burns need the attention of physician as soon as possible.
 3. If a person becomes unconscious from inhaling smoke, employ artif- cial respiration until natural breath ing returns.
 1. Whatever the emergency, re- member that self-control and a wise use of the means at hand may not only save many dollars. but may save many lives.
 Let all rural homes observe Oct. 9 as fire prevention day by removing all the causes and doing everything that is possible to prevent the number of fires that occur in the early fall and winter.
The Prescott daily news., 1916-11-09
VIRGINIA GREATEST
 SOAPSTONE STATE

In the production of soapstone the United States ranks first among all countries, and Virginia produces about 20 times as much as the four other producing States-Maryland, North Carolina, Rhode Island. and Vermont. The waste from breakage n quarrying, saving into slabs, man uacturing, and final transportation is so great as to render success in the industry matter of skillful manipu- atlon. The value of the stone is in arge measure proportionate to the Vork done upon it. In the rough it is ~lued at S2 or less a ton, but when sawed into slabs its value is increased 10 aoout SD, and when made into laundry tubs 1t may attain a value of aO'at S5O ton. The production of soapstone and tale in the United S'a'es IS steadily increasing. accord ng to the United States Geological SuiVeN Department of the Interior m lSoo 1t was 27,943 short tons. in i'lV It was l50,7lG tons. and in 1915 It was lS6,S9l short tons.
The Prescott daily news., 1916-11-09
Both Sides Ger
 tain of Victory
Only Two States, California and Minnesota, Unheard From Race in Both Cl0se-Either Candidate Could Win.

With only two more states to hear from, both the Democratic and Republican parties are claiming victory. If California goes for President Wilson, he will receive a majority of the vote. He leads at this time by a small majority, but has lost since yesterday. Yesterday it was given out that he was sure of reelection.
 The Hughes men claim all of the precincts that have not been heard from. They also are cer- tain of victory.
 The latest reports received here today give Wilson 256 and Hughes 234 electoral votes.
 The official vote in Nevada county gives 684 votes for Act No ? and 1905 against.
The Prescott daily news., 1916-11-09
r071ON MARKET ON
 ANOTHER ADVANCE
,7,...t,ations Are Nervous Dur fla'.'Tn !I's nav. but Trading Closes n,s a@ la Higher-Heavy Reaiiz-
 int iuc From the Start.

un York Nov. S.-January con- .',t, Nt sold up to l9.55e in the cotton 1". ".,ot early today, but later fiuctua- ia,S asas were nervous and irregular. Tsat Tsat delivery sold off to 19.85c, under l'arv in realizing, then rallied and ,I ,Io,ed at 19.44c, with the general list ,l0,ing irregular at a net advance of ss to 40 points " The market opened steady at an ad- .rco of 15 to 33 points on the sensa- sonal strength of Liverpool and the rirning of S,619,063 bales to Novem- ssr There was heavy realizing from ,be start but houses with Liverpool connections were big buyers, while tbpre was considerable support from trade interests and the active months ad 43 to 46 points above Mondays closing figures. shortly after the call. This advance carried May contracts m to 19.4Sc, or back to within 20 Dojnts of the high record for the sea son,
 Realizing increased at this level, being stimulated by uncertainty as to the result of the election, and small exports and at one time the market showed reactions of about 20 points from the best. Trade interests were buyers on the setback and there was a final rally on bullish Southern spot adyices, which carried prices back to within Il or F points of the best.
 Cotton closed irregular.
The Prescott daily news., 1916-11-09
CONFERENCE IN ATLANTIC CITY
 SOON DISSOLVE
Sec. Lane Tells Friends Session Of Joint Commission Will Soon Be Over, That it is Hopelessly DeadlOcked.

Washington, Nov. S.-Secretarv of the Interior Franklin K. Lane, chair man of the United States section of the American-MeXican commission. has informed friends in Washington that he will return to this city by Thanksgiving Day. It was learned to- day on the best authority that the commission, sitting at Atlantic City, is hopelessly deadlocked, and that it's dissolution within two weeks is ex- pected in Mexico.
 It Is understood the first move to- ward breaking up the conferences will be made by Mexico. General Car ranza, in his note to this government relative to the work of the commis- sion, urged quick decision. and it was declared in a high official quarter to- day that he would have pressed be- fore now for decision except for the American political situation.
 A statement of MeXico's position is looked for here during the next week. General Carranza is standing stub bornly by his demand for the evacua- tion of Mexican territory by American troops, insisting upon that as a condi- tion precedent to any agreement be- tween the two countries.
The Prescott daily news., 1916-11-09
7,37S,SS6 BALES
 OFlCOTTON GINNED
Amount is Larger Than That of Last Year. But Smaller Than in 1914, According to Latest Figures.

Washington, Nov. S-Cotton ginned prior to November 1 amounted to s. 6l9.O63 bales, compared with 7,37S,SS6 last year, and 9,S26,912 in 1914.
 Round bales included were l53,69S, and sea island S0,3l0.