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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1916-02-22
DOCTOR SAVES
A BLACKSMITH

Some time ago ] was taken with
Kidney trouble which caused me to
give up my work as blacksmith. |
lost my appetite and could not sleep.
from the dreadful pains that would
cine over me, from my kidneys, ]
was treated by physician for about
three months. He could not help me
so finally he prescribed DR.. Kilmer's
Swamp-Root. | started taking same
and before | had finished taking the
first bottle | began to cat and sleep
better than / had in longtime. con-
tinued to take same until / was en-.
tirely cured and took on considerable
weight.
am now back working at my trade
again and never felt better in my life
! appreciate what Swamp Root has
done for me and will recommend it
to anyone who suffers with their kid
neys. When physicians fail to give
relief and then prescribe Swamp
Root, they sure know Of its merit,
am, Very truly yours,
S. A. HALE,
State Of New Yorw
County of Monroe
S. A. Hale, Of Henrietta, N. Y, be-
ing duly sworn dcposes and says that
he is the person who wrote the fore
going testimonial letter to RI. kilmer
e. Co., and knows the facts stated
therein to he true.
Subscribed and sworn to before me
this Goth day Of July, 1909.
Morris T. Griffin,
Notary Public,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1916-02-22

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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1916-02-22
Letter to
| DR.. Kilmer e Co.,
| Binghamton, NY.
Prove What Swamp-ROot VIII DO
For You.

Send ten cents to DR.. Kilmer d Co.,
Binghamton, N. Y, for a sample size
bottle. It will convince anyone. You
will also receive 4 booklet of valua-
bic information, telling about the
kidneys and bladder. When writing,
be sure and mention the Gazette
Regular fifty-cent and one-dollar size
bottles for sale at all drug stores.
The Washington herald., 1916-11-11
BERNHARDT REPEATS
TRAGIC "LE VITRAIL"
Second Shylock Characterization Also
on Program.

Appearing in two Of her strongest dra-
matte roles and efrecting the balance
against the tragic trend by presenting
lie Vitrail," a charming sentimental bit
Nine. Sarah Bernhardt repeated her tri-
umph of previous evenings by capti-
vating a, large and fashionable audience
at the National last night. To local
playgoers the great French artistic brings
glimpse into the theatrical Elysium
and an opportunity of basking in an at
mosphere elevated to the Nth" power
of art. Not the least striking features
of the Bernhardt engagement are the
handsomely mounted scenes and the ey-
quisite orchestral selections given in the
entr'acte
As Xenia, the Russian girl. in "Fumees
dOpium." and Shylock in lie Marchand
de Eenise,' Nine Bernhard is given op-
portunity to display the remarkable dra-
matte powers which long since brought
the world to her feet. Particularly in
the latter role is her art fully appre-
ciated when she brings to the character
OF Shylock a pathos that is as vivid as
the cruelty Of the money-lender Mile
Baguer is an excellent Portia.
NJ. Angelo gives a mastery perform
ance as Count Maxine in "Fumees
dOpium' and Antonio in lie Marchand
de Venise," with an equally effective role
in lie Vitrair' and Peace at Home, :"
the amusing domestic comedy, which was
repeated last evening with Mile. Baujault
as the vivacious wife
The Washington herald., 1916-11-11
STANDARD Size FOR
U. S. flag ORDERED
Treasury Announces Proper Propor-
tions for American Emblem

Standardization of the size of the Amer
lean flag is announced in statement
issued by the Treasury on October q
The statement follows an executive or
der issued by the President on May p
which repeals an act to establish the
United States flag, approved April T.
1913.
In issuing the order the President be-
lieves that the old law which states that
from and after the fourth day OF July
next. the flag of the United States be
thirteen horizontal stripes, alternate red
and white; that the union be twenty
stars. white in n blue field; and that on
the admission of every newN State into the
Union, one star be added to the union
of the flag. and that such addition shall
take effect on the fourth of July then
next succeeding such admission" fails te
establish proportions.
This fact. together with the fact that
there are sixty different flags of various
sizes in use in the departments of the
government caused the following proper
tions to be adopted Hoist (width) of flag
]; fly nenGthD of flag. 1.9; hoist Cwidth)
Of union. 7-15; fly Nength) of union, rs
width Of each stripe, 1-13.
The following exception is noted: THE
colors carried by troops, and camp colors
shall be the sizes prescribed for the mil
itary service tArmy and Navy"
The Washington herald., 1916-11-11
HIGH SCHOOL CADET
OFFICERS APPOINTED
Twenty-six Regimental and Battalion
Leaders Named.

High school pupils were more inter-
eted in the announcement of the cadet
officers for the school regiments by
Assistant Superintendent of Schools
Kramer yesterday than they were in
the national election results.
Twenty-six regimental and bat
talon officers were named with the
approval of the military committee of
the Board of Education. All schools
are represented in the list of regi-
mental positions.
The colonel, already announced, is
Wilbur Callahan. of Eastern: the ad-
jutant, c. A. Burner. Mckinley, and
quarterTaster. c. E. Gill, Of Business.
The other appointments are:
First Regiment-First battalion,
Central High. Companies A. 3, c, D;
Second battalion. Eastern High, Com
panies F and G; Western High, Com
panies H and L; Third battalion, Cen
tral High. Companies Z. !, K. Lieu
tenant colonel, d. X. Tallman, Cen
trail High; major First battalion. w.
E. Shouts, Central High: major Third
battalion, H. d. Criswell, Central High;
major Second battalion, D. R. Cauld-
well, Western High; adjutant A. A.
Call. Central High; quartermaster. J.
H Alden, Central High; adjutant First
battalion. L. H. Greenburg. Central
High: adjutant Second battalion. S. w.
Hardy, Eastern High.
Central High School-Captains, Howa rd
Cissell, Samuel Cottrell. ]. E. Raymond.
W. r. Stokes, f. L. Richardson, Ray
mond Thomas. E. A. Poynton: first lieu
tenants, II. s. Torbert. I. Q. Lord, F. J..
Harbaugh. l.. L. Siegel. R. K. Day. 8.
Reichgut. r. Stein; second lieutenants, j.
NJ. Jackson, J. B. Cooley, NJ. Protas, B.
NJ Coleman, V. A. Roberts. NJ. Wolf. R.
W. Savage.
Eastern High School-Captains. Chaun-
cey Simering. William Mengert; first lieu
tenants, Willis Himler, Franklin Stewart;
second lieutenants, Roger Baldwin.
Franklin Speer.
Western High School-Captains Louis
Prentiss, Edward Leasure; first Iieuten-
ants. Hugh Cumming. Wells Buckingham:
second lieutenants. Harry Walford, Fred
Downey.
First Battalion, Mckinley Manual
Training School, Companies A, B and c. {;
Second Battalion, Mckinley Manual
Training School, Companies D, F and n;
Third Battalion. Business High School.
Companies E. G and I. Lieutenant
colonel. H. c. Gillette, Mckinley; major,
First Battalion. r. D. Gessford. McKin-
ley; major. Second Battalion, H. B. Brum-
baugh. Mckinley; major. Third Battalion,
c. X. Berlin. Business: adjutant, S. Stear-
man, Mckinley: adjutant, First Battalion.
II. B. Hunt. Mckinley; adjutant Second
Battalion. s. w. Dodge. Mckinley
Mckinley Manual Training-Captains, D.
w. Marshall J. G. Byler. E. K. Ellis, F.
Slanker, E. r. French and George Bis
sett; first lieutenants. M. A. Cohen, A.
H. West, A. Sanders, G. F. Stutz, G. F.
Silsby and w. L. Shearer; second lieu
tenants. C. p. Amazeen. f. Hansman, ].
f. Roeder, E. B. English, G. II. Lorch
and r. f. Graham.
Business High-Captains, D. H. Moore
]. c. Wilkes and NJ. Z. Hartley; first
lieutenants. NJ. B. Honkin, S. Taylor and
E. R. Dorndorff; second lieutenants, w. ].
Tastet, K. c. Markward and E. L. Noet-
gel.
The Washington herald., 1916-11-11
AGRICULTURAL AGENTS
DISCUSS future work
State and Federal Experts Assemble for
Series of Conferences.

The importance Of comprehensive
plsnning for future work was empha sized
by speakers last night ut the conference
Of county agent leaders employed by
State agricultural colleges and the De-
partment Of Agriculture, who are holding
their annual conference at the New VII
lard.
]. NJ. Jones, extension director Of Vir-
ing session, dealing with the subject.
Project" He was followed by C. w.
Watson, State agent of Arkansas; ]. Phil
Campbell. extension director of Georgia
Geofrey Morgan. State agent of Ken
lucky; Nat T. Frame. State agent Of
West Virginia, and T. o. Sandy State
agent Of Virginia.
DR.. A. C. True. director of the States
relation service of the Department of
Agriculture. welcomed the 1j0 State lead
ers at the opening Of the conference yes
terday morning. Herbert Quick, men,
Der Of the Farm Loan Board; Prof. r. D.
Hetzel, extension director Of Oregon; DR..
Fred Mutchler. extension director of Ken
lucky, and Prof. H. +. Baker, extension
director Of Connecticut, also delivered
addresses.
At the afternoon session Prof. p. H.
Rolfe, extension director Of Florida; Ma
son Snowden, State agent. Louisiana; Dr.
B. W. Kilgore. extension director of
North Carolina; w. D. Bentley, agricul-
turist and field agent, this city, and James
A. Wilson. extension director OF Okla
homa, spoke of the qualifications of the
county agent.
The Washington herald., 1916-11-11
federal employees
IN STORMY SESSION
Quorum Question Halts Action on Cr.a-
ton of $3.50 a Month Position

A meeting Of the board Of representa-
tives OF the Federal Enpsoyes Cnica
last night in the Perpetual Building As
ISOLATION Hall. Eleventh and z streets
northwest. broke up in a disagreement
over the question Of constitutional
oHorum which arose in the discussion Of
the proposed appointment OF a legislative
representative
1t was proposed that a representative
be named to look after the interests OF
the union in the House and Senate. A
recommendation was made that such a
representatives. salary should be $50 a
month. Here the question was raised as
70 whether a quorum was present before
such an important matter b. discussed.
Forty-seven members Of the board were
present. There are 200 members. Those
present became divided in their opinion.
some maintaining that there were enough
members present to pass on a motion.
while others claimed that a quorum was
necessary. In the midst Of a heated
argument. in which half a dozen sought
to be recognized on the floor, a motion
for adjournment was made and carried
Before this happened the proposed re-
tirement bill and increase in salary for
employees received some discussion
The Washington herald., 1916-11-11
SNUBBING OF JOHNSON
AIDED hughes DEFEAT
Nominee Incurred Enmity of Califor-
nian Early in Campaign.

That snub which Charles Evans Hughes
gave to Hiram johnson. United States
Senator-elect from California. and Theo-
Bull Moose Presidential ticket OF four
years ago, cost him California's thirteen
electoral votes and the Presidency, ac-
cording to many local students of pol
itics.
No history of the Republican party. its
ups and downs. will be complete without
that snub is lugged in. Future annalists.
commenting upon the Presidential cam
paign of 1916 will say something like
this
MIR. Hughes. who had a splendid Off
cial record. both as governor of New
York and as a justice of the Supreme
Court of the United States lacked the
political tact to propitiate Hiram John
son, governor of California and a candi-
date for United States Senator. Had Mr.
Hughes spoken the soft word he would
have received California's electoral vote
and the Presidency. It is but another il
lustration of how big results flow from
small and seemingly Insignificant causes"
Mr.. Hughes. to get that snub straight
on the record went out to California
before the Republican primary. at a
time when johnson was in a bitter con-
test for the Republican nomination for
United States Senator. Mr.. Hughes not
only did not mention Johnson's name or
candidacy, but was reported to have de-
clined to meet him before the prima ries
on the ground that he did not care to be
embroiled in a factional fight.
The Washington herald., 1916-11-11
1900 CAPITOL JOBS
MENACED BY ELECTION
Change in House Control Means Many
Employees Will Lose Positions.
CONTINUED FROM PAGE ONE.

year to $500, and take effect with the
opening of the new Congress, Decem-
Der. 1917. The policy of the Demo-
Gratis is to distribute the patronage
OF the Capitol so that each member of
the party gets at least one job worth
$1,000. Clerks to committees are
named by the chairman of the COM
mittee. and the better jobs go to the
senior members. The minority lead
ers are allowed some patronage, but
they are the only members of the
party without control to be consid-
cred. Should the next Congress be
Republican. only Champ Clark. Major
ity Leader Claude Kitchin, Represen-
tative Fitzgerald. chairman of the
appropriations commt,ee, and men of
similar length of service and expert
ence would figure in the distribution
of patronage.
Besides these positions. there are
numerous places. known as session
jobs, which include appointments in
the folding room, document room, and
Eother branches which are. active only
when Congress is in session.
With the margin SO slender, the
members not affiliated with the two
big parties may be granted conces-
sions in return for their vote in the
speakership contest. Democrats as
serted yesterday that Representative
Meyer London, of New York. would
not be counted with the Republicans
II the issue were close, and they claim
that Alvan T. Fuller, of Massachusetts,.
whose victory was made possible by
Democratic support will line up with
their party on the speakership.
The Washington herald., 1916-11-11
|PIANISTE and TENOR
in PLEASING RECITAL
Ethel Lesinska and Paul Althouse APP
pear at National.

Ethel Leginska, pianiste. and Paul Alt
mousse tenor, In joint recital, were the
artists presented by r Arthur Smith at
the second concert of the Ten Star Series
Mt the National Theater yesterday after
noon.
Miss Leginska had not previously been
heard ~ this city and was practically
unheralded' but she captivated the audi
ence by her brilliant Interpretation and
remarkably lovely tones. Petite and al
most childish in appearance, yet of strik-
ing personality, in her playing she
achieves marvellous dynamic effects. The
dignihed and melodious Pathetique Son
ata, by Beethoven, was the opening num-
Der OF the program. and Miss Leginska' 9
rendition brought a storm of applause.
Chopin's Ballad in G Minor. with its
plaintiVe phrases. was superbly inter
preted. while the Etude. Opus Is, No. Il.
power Later. Miss Leginska played
Chopin's Prelude in A fiat major and
Etude. Opus, 25. No. II, and the Rhap-
sody VIII. by Liszt.
Temperament was demanded in this last
piece, full Of wild Slavonic emotion, and
this Miss Lcginska possesses in abund-
ance. The rhythm, accent and feeling
were perfectly interpreted and the music
lovers gave the little pianiste an ova-
lion one was Twice encored playing
Liszts 'Campanella" and Schubert 8
Moment Musical"
Mr.. Althouse, who Is also a newcomer
to the Washington concert stage, sang
! for his first number Celeste Aida" which
was warmly received. A group of mod
ern songs in German. Of which the sub
dued beauty Of Schlummerleid BY Starch
and the dainty humor of Hermann's
Serenade were most effective was rem
dered. and Mr.. Althouse was compelled
to sing an encore
A group of songs in English was most
enthusiastically received. THE Young
Warrior" by Burleigh. with its rhythmic
military accompaniment. was especially
pleasing, and The Pipes of Gordon 8
Ben'' by Hammond. was interpreted with
impressive dramatic action. and an en-
core was demanded. Mr.. Althouse is an
interpreter of dramatic music, and in
these stirring songs he is most appeal
ing. His voice has power. ease of ennis
sion and is OF excellent timbre.
The combination of Miss Leginski and
Mr.. Althouse in concert was a very
happy one. NJ. J.. 3.
The Washington herald., 1916-11-11
REV. JAMES L. GORDON
INSTALLED AS PASTOR

At the exercises at the installation of
Rev. James Gordon. D. D.. as pastor of
First Congregational Church last even
ing. DIR. ]. B. Silcox, of London. Ontario,
called by many Canada's greatest preach
er. delivered a sermon in which he laid
the blame for 30 per cent of the lack Of
interest in church affairs on the minis
ters, and the other 10 per cent on the
trustees, deacons and other officials.
1T Is the minister's business to preach
the gospel Of Jesus Christ to all classes.
to be all things to all people. and to
save all the souls possible" he said. "He
should preach to the rich and the poor,
to the business man and the teamster,
so that all will receive and understand
the message he has to deliver"
The Washington herald., 1916-11-11
COPPER JUMPS ANOTHER
CENT IN STEADY Climb
Now Selling at 30 for Second Quarter
81 for Earlier Delivery.
Special to The Washington H.,n

Special to The Washington Herald.
New York, Nov 1o.-There was only one
really new explanation for the sudden d.
version of the copper group which carried
most of these stocks above their former
high. This was that they were being
held in reserve as stocks calculated to
make powerful appeal to public senti-
ment, against the time when other parts
of the market were wabbly and needed
new points of support. There was very
little fresh material in the copper situa-
ton this morning beyond what had been
in full view for the last month or two.
Everybody has known for a long time
that despite the straining of output to
the very limit 1t was not suficient to keep
pace with demand, that a scarcity SINH
lar to that existing In the steel trade was
taking definite shape. and that the market
from the buyers standpoint had become
SO stiff that practically every large trans
action was a matter of special negotia-
tion. Today 1t was reported that agencies
had marked up prices another cent a
pound, that they were charging 30 cents
for delivery In the second quarter of next
year, and 81 cents for deliveries nearer
by.
During the third quarter of the year
Ray Consolidated had one of the largest
gains In its earnings of any of the cop
per companies. In 1915 the net profits were
Ss1.272. In 1916 they were over four times
as large with a total of s., ,3OI CO., II the
last quarter Of the year is as good as the
third quarter Ray Consolidated for the
twelve calendar months will be able to
show a little over IS share on SIS, al. 900
capital outstanding. At the rate they
were running during the three months
ended September 30 II can be said that
Ray is earning now in the neighborhood
Of 50 a snare.
The Washington herald., 1916-11-11
ALLEGED PURSE THIEF
CAPTURED AFTER CHASE

Following an exciting chase on N street
northwest between Thirty-first and Thir-
ty-second streets shortly after dark last
night, colored man., who gave his age
as IS and said his name was James Ford.
alias Kenney H. Moten, was captured
by Edward Carroll, an employe of the
Department of Commerce. The prisoner
was turned over to the police and locked
up in the Seventh precinct charged with
purse snatching.
The police say that when the prisoner
was searched at the station a purse be-
longing to Mrs. Ellie Malone, $500 M.
street northwest, was found. Mrs. Ma
lone. witnesses say, was walking along N
street when the cofored man slipped up
behind her and grabbed the purse from
her hand in full view of several pedes-
trians. She screamed and several men
gave chase.
The Washington herald., 1916-11-11
BURGLARS TAKE jewels
FROM SOUTHEAST FLAT
Second Story" Mems Swag Valued
at $3.50.

Jewelry valued at $S5S was stolen from
the apartment of Mrs James Price in
the Stephenson Apartments. AZ Tenth
street southeast, late last night
Mrs. Price told the police that entrance
was gained to her bedroom by means Of
rear window opening on the fire cs-
cape. A duplicate key was used. She
said. and a door leading onto the fire
escape. Mrs. Price had been out for 4
walk and was gone about an hour, re-
turning at IL o'clock
A large quantity OF silverware was
found wrapped up. indicating the prowlcrs
had just begun their operations when
they were frightened away
The work presented evidence of hav-
ing been done by professional second
story men. No clue was discovered that
would aid the police.
The Washington herald., 1916-11-11
COMMITTEES OF BOARD
OF TRADE AT DINNER

4 1saner Ees given las night by rhs
+Is,.-TtT- 'nra1l-ttee q the Washington
EHa-! or T-zs= 70 the membership com
z-s-os z tha- 5ody Z. the Hotel Con
-.z@ncsL Iz7o-rzH; business perjaintn.
u cEs Eork Of The committees prior u,
tie anna. rneetinE Of the board. to Do.
hsH z=It Nonday night ., the Nov Wi
ard was disposed Of
Samuel !. Prescott. chairman of Jh.
executive committee and Charles r
Crane. chairman Of the membership con-.
mittee. presided at the meetings Z jh"ll
respective committees
Following the dinner a handsome Sil.
yer fountain pen was presented 10 Mr
Prescott by the membership Commtt;"e.
The Washington herald., 1916-11-11
This WOMAN SAYS
FRIENDS MARVEL At
WONDERFUL Change
Is Walking Advertisement for Dreco.
for 1t Fixed Up Her Stomach
Trouble. Constipation and Liver
Troubles in Fine Style.

Il don't know how many of my friends
have asked me lately. What on earth
has come over you? You don't look like
the same person we knew a few months
ago. and I answer them with one word.
'DreCO.' l am honestly a living testi-
monial for that medicine. and you are
more than welcome to print my case. for
I am grateful for it," thus spoke Mrs.
Fannie Stevens, of 90 Florida avenue
northwest Washington, d. c.
Il had not been to say, well, for about
eight years. My digestion was poor and
was getting worse. until I was taking
medicine of some sort all the time. Some
days I felt worse than others, but didn't
seem to get any permanent relief. After
a while l lost my appetite altogether
and what food I forced down, seemed
to sour and form gas in my stomach.
My liver was very sluggish, too, and L
suffered misery from sick headache.
las time went on other complications
set in. grew weak and nervous and
lost a great deal of strength and weight,
and had a dull languid feeling all the
time. My complexion got sallow like 1
had no blood left in me. Night time was
hideous as l just could not sleep to do
any good, and Id often awaken with a
sudden start. l was continually consti-
pated and had to take something every
night of my life.
About this time there was a great
amount of talk going around about the
root and herb medicine Dreco, so ] de-
cided to try it. and right then I got on
the right road to health. took it regu-
larly and faithfully and in q few days
was enthusiastic over il, for it Ger
tainly was making me feel better.
have now taken three bottles Of Dreco,
and my complexion has cleared up, my
color. appetite sand strength have re-
turned to me. ] now selep fine and my
liver is acting, and am never bothered
a day with constipation. I Just feel full
of life and energy and / know Dreco is
the greatest medicine on earth. II proved
it in my case"
Dreco is now sold by o'DonneIl's Drug
Stores. Bury's In Anacostia, Aliens in
Alexandria.--Adv.
The Washington herald., 1916-11-11
GIBBONS WINS FIGHT
FROM JACK DILLON

st. Paul. Minn., Nov. lO.-Bring on Les
ter Darcy, Mike Gibbons is the boy to
give him a boxing lesson if any real
middle-weight in this country can turn
the trick.
The phantom re-established himself as
one Of the greatest his class has bonsted,
by trouncing Hoosier Jack Dillon in ten
rounds OF earnest, interesting. scientific
and, at times. desperate quarrelinG to-
night. Mike showed Jack a faceful of
gloves most of the way. Dillon winning
only one round-the tenth-which left the
critics in doubt as to what would have
happened in a longer engagement
The Washington herald., 1916-11-11
.BROOKLAND RESIDENT
CELEBRATES BIRTHDAY

The ninetieth birthday Of John B. Lord
was celebrated last night by relatives
and friends at his home. Twelfth and
Monroe streets, Brookland. Mr.. Lord
was born in Washington and has lived
here all Of his life. Among those present
at the reception were five great grand
children.
In the early part of the evening his
children presented him with eighty-nine
yellow and one white Chrysanthemums
and his grandchildren and great grand
children brought cake with ninety can
dies.
Mr.. Lord was also presented with a
cane appropriately engraved by the con-
gregation of the Brookland Baptist
Church