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Evening star., 1916-09-27
Moves to Increase Police Pay.

Councilman Bales introduced a reso-
luton providing for an increase in the
salaries Of all of the members of the
police department, advancing privates
from $50 to SIS a month and the chief
from $75 to 500 a month, and the SER
geants as follows: First. from $40 to
$50; second. from S65 to $85, and third,
from $65 to $50. The resolution carried
an appropriation of s1,s25 for the pro-
posed increases, to become effective
January l, 1917, which was referred
to the committee on finance and police.
A resolution of Councilman Bryan
pledging the support of the city coun-
Gil to the movement inaugurated here
for the location Of the proposed gov
ernment armor plant was adopted.
"A resolution Of Councilman Lawler
that property owners be allowed a
discount of per cent on city taxes
which they pay this year December 1,
under the provisions of the new law.
was referred to the committee on
finance and general laws.
An ordinance offered by Councilman
Bales. making it unlawful to drive over
road that may be closed and making
the ofense punishable by fine Of from
IS to $50. was adopted.
Another ordinance by Mr.. Bales to reg
ulate lights on automobiles and motor
cycles and fixing a penalty for its viola
ton, was referred to the general laws and
streets committees. The ordinance pro-
vides that all vehicles shall display lights
visible for distance of at least 200 feet.
Mr.. Bales explained that he drew it to
provide against the binding lights now in
Use The first offense for its violation is
punishable by a fine of from 81 to IS, and
the second by a fine Of from IS to $25.
Evening star., 1916-09-27
For a Quick Pick
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that most delicious, nourish-
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movement. 1t is real whole
wheat bread without yeast,
baking powdes or chemicals
Of any kind an ideal food
for children because it COM
pels thorough mastication
and insures perfect digestion.
A crisp, tasty smack" for
picnics or excursions. Toast
In the oven and serve with
butter or soft cheese. Made
at Niagara Falls, N. Y.
Evening star., 1916-09-27
ESCAPE FOR
THE JUNIOR HAMMOND


Special Dihpatch to The star
PHILADELPHIA, September IL
Petty officers and members Of the crew
of tho battfeship Michigan declare John
HAYS Hammond, jr., son of the multi
millionaire, and inventor Of the unnamed
wireless boat, along with Capt. c. B. Brit
tain and a score of the officers and crew
on the ship, narrowly escaped death or in
fury when the twelve-inch gun OF No. 2
turret was blown to pieces in gun prac-
tice in Tangier Sound. near the Virginia
capes, September 20
1t 10 asserted that huge fragment OF
the gun carried away section of the
bridge in close proximity to the spot
where Mr. Hammond, Capt. Britain and
about ten other officers were standing.
The Michigan is berthed at the League
Island yard, where the board of inquiry.
ordered by Secretary Daniels. was in ses-
sicn preliminary to an investigation of
the accident.
Yeoman Robert W. Cooper of Balti-
more sustained compound fracture of
the left arm, while extensive structural
damage was done to the battleship.
Evening star., 1916-09-27
Agnew-Stratton Marriage.

MISS Mary b. AgneW and Alexander
K. Stratton were married at noon today
at the home of the bride, 3Os South
Pitt street. The ceremony was per-
formed by Rev. DR.. John Lee Allison
pastor of the Second Presbyterian
Church. The bride wore a gown of
white crepe de chine and was unattend-
ed. Only the immediate friends of the
couple attended.
Mr.. and Mrs. Stratton left for At
lantic City. where they will spend their
honeymoon. The bride IL a daughter of
the late Park Agnew, and the bride
groom is secretary and treasurer of the
Washington and Old Dominion railroad,
with Offices in Washington.
Preliminary plans for the organiza-
tion of a Wilson. Marshall and Carlin
Club will be mapped out tonight at 8
o'clock at meeting of the city demo-
cratic committee and democrats of the
city generally which will be held at
the office of Howard w. Smith.
a business meeting of the alumna
Of st. Mary's Academy is scheduled to
be held at that institution at 1870
O'Clock tomorrow night.
The body of the woman found floating
in the river Sunday afternoon has not
yet been Identified. although it has
been viewed by number OF persons
from out of the city.
The Disciples Union of Washington
contemplates opening a church in this
city and expect to occupy the old First
Presbyterian building. on Fairfax street
between Duke and Wolfe streets
Capt. William B. Smithers and wife
have returned from Atlantic City,
where they spent several weeks.
Mr.. and Mrs. George S. French have
returned from their summer home at
Arcturus. Fairfax county. where they
spent the summer. and have taken an
apartment at 2l9 South Alfred street.
Evening star., 1916-09-27
Provision for Schools.

A resolution appropriating $4,000 for
schools for fiscal year 191S-1s17 was re-
ferred to the committee on finance and
schools. The sum of $500 was appropri-
ated for improvements at the city aims
house
The sum Of s25 was appropriated for
repairs to gutter and culvert at Franklin
and Patrick streets.
The resolution introduced by Council
man Ballenger that the city engineer
obtain water from any plug he sees fit
to be used for city purposes, provided,
however. the plug has a cutoff. was
adopted.
a resolution was adopted that the
corporation attorney prepare an ordi-
nance to make the road leading to ma
uonal cemetery a public highway.
The resolution of former City Coun-
Gilman c. S. Taylor Burke, that the CITY
engineer withhold issuing a building
permit to the Southern railway for its
roundhouse pending an Investigation of
Its plans, was reported on adversely and
the report was adopted.
The names OF the following ten citi-
zens were submitted to the department
OF game and inland fisheries from which
to select game warden for the city:
George Ayers. ]. Owen Lynch, Everett
Roberts, Otto Vogelgesang, Cecil Hufty.
button Wood. James McCauley, Herbert
Knight, j. Sid Douglas and Charles
Bell.
Evening star., 1916-09-27
Chicago Club Drafts "Chuck" Deal.

CHICAGO, September 27.-Charles
Deal hard-hitting third basemen of the
Kansas City American Association club,
has been drafted by the Chicago Ma
tionals. it was announced yesterday.
Deal formerly was with the Boston Ma
ttonals.
Evening star., 1916-09-27
Street Lighting Contract.

An ordinance that the mayor execute
a ten-year contract for street lighting
with the Alexandria County Lighting
Company, Incorporated. was adopted.
petition was presented by residents
living near Cameron and Royal streets
asking for the removal of "the public
nuisance" in the shape of a drinking
fountain at Cameron and Royal streets,
1t being alleged in the petition that
some persons use it for wash basin,
laundry and bath tub. because no one
appears to have supervision over the
same. This was referred to the COM
mittee on streets and general laws.
communication from Mayor Fisher
suggesting that the city use its en-
deavors to secure federal aid for con-
struction of Little River turnpike road
was referred to streets and general
laws committee.
Evening star., 1916-09-27
ALONG THE RIVER FRONT.
Arrivals.

schooner D. p. Mulford, from the
lower Potomc. is at 11th street wharf
market with oysters; schooner Oscar, al
Alexandria with pulp wood from Nomin
creek for shipment to West Virgins
papermaking plants; steamer North.
land. from Norfolk and Old Point
steamer Majestic, from Lower Macho-
doc and Nomini creeks and Potomac
wharves: steamer Three Rivers. from
Baltimore and lower Potomac points
United States naval steamer Talbot, al
the navy yard with passengers from
indian Head: steam yacht Rambler, of
arsenal wharf from a cruise.
Departures.
Schooner Silver Star. light, for Occo-
guam to load lumber to return; power
boat Pierce Arrow, light, for the lower
Potomac after oysters for the market
here; schooner Clara Leonard. light. for
Nomini creek after canned goods for
this city or Baltimore: schooner Willie
Clarence. light. for Cobb point after
oysters for the market here; steamer
Southland. for Old Point and Norfolk
boat Company; J. and w. lighter No. 1,
in tow for Occoquan to load lumber and
return; steamer Volunteer, from Malta
woman creek and river wharves to
the Potomac and Chesapeake Steam
boat Company.
Tugs and Tows.
Tug Captain Toby left with lighter
for Occoquan and will return with raft
of pine piling for Eastern branch work;
tug Winship arrived at Georgetown
with light coal boats en- route, via
Chesapeake and Ohio canal, to Cum.
berland; tug JEFF left with lighter for
Broad creek and will return with light
or to Eastern branch; tug Louise ar.
rived with brick laden scows from Dis.
trtct workhouse brick plant, Occoquan
creek; tug T. G. Herbert arrived a,
Georgetown with sand and gravel laden
Alexandria; tug Selectman arrived al
Georgetown with lighters to load stone
Memoranda.
Schooner May and Anna Beswick /.
chartered to load cord wood at For
Washington for Fort Monroe; schooner
Maine is at Long Island port with dy.
wood from Haiti: schooner Orbit is re-
ported due here from Maryland poin
with wood or railroad ties; schooner
Richard Tall is in Upper Machodot
creek, loading for this port: schooner
r. M. Blundon is at Baltimore from the
lower Potomac with lumber; schooner
Centurian is chartered to load lumb Der or
the Rappahannock river for dealer.
here; schooner Kathleen will return t.
lower Potomac point to load back t.
this city.
Evening star., 1916-09-27
No Hostility With Germany.

we had every reason to remain at
peace with Germany. Belgium had no
hostility to Germany We had many
Germans among US. as you have in
America, and many of our people spoke
the German language. A spirit of
good feeling and Of confidence pre-
vailed. 80 far as we were concerned.
have reason to know this. as 1 was
minister at Berlin up to the opening
of the war, and had opportunity to OBJ
serve the mutual relations existing.
Germany has sought to spread the
legend that Belgium had secret
treaty with England relating to Ant
werp. Eut that is false. There is no
such treaty. and never was such a
treaty. Certainly If such a document
existed / would know of 1t. and at
not exist. No. the legend of the secret
treaty is a pure invention set up to
Justify, in the eyes of the world the
crime against Belgium.
I'm refusing the demand Of Germany
to cross Belgium we were simply per-
act toward our German neighbor to the
east Just as we would have done to-
ward our French neighbor to the west,
for our duty and all our interests
toward the powerful neighbors on our
two frontiers. Suppose France had
been. the one to ask the right to cross
Belgium and to attack Germany. We
would have been bound to refuse 1t.
And had such demand ever been
made, ard ever been granted, what
would Germany have said? 1t would
have denounced us as violators Of
treaty, and as false and dishonorable.
Doubtless the world would have
agreed with this view, had Belgium
taken such a course.
"But, happily, this contingency did
not arise. France never sought to enter
Belgium. Yet here again Germany has
sought to set up a legend that French
designs on Belgium led to the German
invasion of the country. But that leg
end has been abundantly disproven. No,
Germany's course in entering Belgium
was purely strategic military opera
ton, carefully planned long in advance,
and without the slightest justification
Of being defensive move against
French designs. Against that our king
and government took the only path
open to them-the path of honor. There
was nothing remaining but to defend
our freedom, sword in hand. at the price
Of the nations best blood freedom
that the Germans. after dsfeating
all the more scornfully had we been
Evening star., 1916-09-27

ALEXANDRIA AFFAIRS
Municipal Positions Filled by
the City Council.
PLANS HIGHER POLICE PAY
Marriage Of Miss Mary B. Agnew
and Alexander G. Stratton.
Briefs.
Special correspondenc. of The Star.

Special Correspondence Of The Star.
ALEXANDRIA, Va, September 81
OF the various city offices which were
filled by the city council last night at
a joint session all of the incumbents,
except two, were without opposition.
and the two opposed were defeated.
Oscar Phillips was elected a police
commissioner from the first ward, de-
feating J. Edward Shinn. incumbent, by
a vote of Is to I, and William H. He'll
muth was elected school trustee from
the third over Harry D. Kirk, incum-
bent. by a vote of Is to 6.
Other school trustees and other off,
cials. reelected without opposition.
are: Gilbert J. Cox. first ward; SamuelL
Monroe, second ward; T. Clifton How
ard, fourth ward; DR.. Edward A. Cor
man, city health officer: DR.. Walter A.
Warf1eld, physician to the poor: W. J.
B. Duncan, dispenser Of medicine in the
northern district to fill the vacancy
caused by the resignation of Henry
Callan. who resigned owing to i'll
health.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1916-01-25
ENGLISH FAMILY May
SHARE IN Big ESTATE
LEFT BY WEALTHY ENGLISH
MAN TO BE DIVIDED BE-
TWEEN $50 HEIRS. ~

w. L. English, former resident of
Terrell county but now real es-
tate agent of Americas, has receiv-
ed information from a London attor-
ney that he is one of the heirs to an
estate valued at 100000 left by
a direct relative, who recently died
in London.
The London lawyer sent notice to
about $50 living descendants and
relatives of the English family of the
demise of this alleged wealthy rela-
tive.
From the best facts Obtainable it
seems that the deceased relative is a
brother of Mr. English's great-grand-
father, who came to the United
States in early manhood.
Many relatives of this family are
living in Georgia and Florida, with
several scattered throughout the
United States.
Mr.. Allen w. English of Dawson is
also a great nephew of this reputed
millionaire, and says that while he
knows that his great-grandfathe had
brother who lived in England, his
great-grandfather having moved from
England and settled in North Caro-
lima the family later locating in Geor-
gia and Florida, the story sounds
too good to be true, and that he will
do his rejoicing after he gets the
money. He said, however, that he
proposed to investigate the truthful
ness of the report, and would be more
than pleased to find it true.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1916-01-25
The PLEASANT HILL
SCHOOL HOUSE BURNED
FIRE CAUSED BY A DEFECTIVE
= STOVE F'LUE. LOSS is $4,000
q Ay1TH $500 INSURANCE.

Z Wednesday morning about nine
O'Clock the Pleasant Hill school house
was entirely destroyed by fire.
School was in session when the hre
was discovered, but the teachers and
children quickly left the building,
books in hand, without damage to
anyone. The origin of the fire was
from a defective flue, and the flames
spread so rapidly that they were
beyond control before assistance
could be secured. .> ST.
The building was practically new
and sealed and painted, and the loss
is estimated at $4,000. There was
only $500 insurance on it. ..., 30
Pleasant Hill schoo. was largely
attended and has three teachers in
charge, Miss Emma Scott principal
and Misses Ruby Jennings and Ger
trude Rauch assistant teachers.
The county board of education Will
no doubt take immediate steps to
rebuild the house. In the meantime
the school will be continued in the
church buildings near by.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1916-01-25
kN n 3. STEVENS PASSES
.rTFR AN EVENTFUL CAREER

to say whether or not he would re-
main with the. democratic organiza-
ton if emergency came. AS soon as
the matter was brought before Mr..
Stevens he promptly answered
right, but the hesitancy of his repre-
sentatives had done more harm than
he could overtake and remedy. Judge
w. c. Wooten, first an opponent of
Mr.. Stevens, realized he was beaten,
and retired. The 'old guard" demo-
Gratis after some trouble in finding a
candidate, put out Editor Ben E.
Russell, of cambridge, against Mr..
Stevens. The contest that followed
was one never to be forgotten by the
men in politics in this district in
those days.
The nominating convention was
held in Albany. In several counties
the democratic organization had held
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1916-01-25
Deafness Cannot Be Cured

BY local applications. as they cannot reach the
diseased norton of the ear There Is only one
way to cure deafness and that is by constitution,
al remedies. Deafness is caused by an lnns Li
condition OF the mucous lining of the EustacAlan
Tube when this tube is infamed you nave
rumbling sound or imperfect hearing ana "ne1
IL is entirely closed Deafness is the result, ana
unless the Inflammation can be taken out anu
this tube restored to its normal CONDITION, nea
Ten are caused bv Catarrh. which is nothing Dut
an tnfamed condition of the mucous surfaces.
We will give One Hundred Dollars LOT sly : 80 t
Of Deafness (caased by catarrh) that cannot De
cured By Halls Catarrh Cure. Send Tor cireu-
'AfS' iies F. ]. CHENEY & CO., Toledo. o.
Sold BY Druggists. T5c.
Take Halls Family Pills for constipation.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1916-01-25
Prominent Men Attended Funeral.

Among the out of town people who
came to Dawson Thursday to attend
the funeral of the late Hon. o. B.
Stevens were Judge John w. Lindsey,
state commissioner of pensions, who
came from Atlanta with the funeral
party, and Hon. Thos. G. Hudson
who joined the party at Americas.
These two gentlemen were lifelong
friends of Mr.. Stevens.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1916-01-25
Lot to Re Sold Tuesday.

The house and lot on Church street
owned by the John Whitchard estate
will be sold next Tuesday between
the legal hours of sale by the admin.
istrator. This is one of the most de-
sirable lots in Dawson.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1916-01-25

conventions (there were few prima-
ries them and named Russell dele
gates. The Alliancemen held con-
ventions and named Stevens dele
gates. In Worth county the Alliance
men took charge of the convention
called by the democrats, refused to
endorse the democratic party and
platform, and sent Stevens men. The
"old guard" called another cOnven-
ton and sent Russell delegates.
Neither candidate went into the
convention with enough uncontested
votes to nominate, so the question
turned on which controlled the or
ganization.
The Russell delegates were seated,
and after a stormy two days session
Russell was nominated, and Mr..
Stevens and his friends felt that he
had been robbed of his rights.
But it was an anxious time for the
democrats. Report was rife that Mr..
Stevens and his friends would bolt
the convention and go over to the
peoples party. In the midst of the
doubt and uncertainty Jim Griggs,
head of the Terrell delegation and
leader OF the Stevens forces in the
convention, arose and in tones that
rang to the echo through the Willing
ham hall settled for all time the
question of the democracy of himself
and his co-workers with:
eve are Georgia democrats, born
and bred. We propose to fight you
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1916-01-25
New Loan Agency.

We have perfected arrangement
for lending money at very reasonable
rates, and for five or ten years, on
lands in Terrell county or on Dawson
realty. Our facilities for prompt and
satisfactory service are unsurpassed l.
If in need of money call on or write
PARKS & BELL, Dawson, Ga. Jan.
10th. 1916.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1916-01-25
To Drive OGt Malaria
And Build Up The System

Take the Old Standard GROVES
TASTELESS chill TONIC. You know
what you are taking, as the formula is
printed on every label, showing it is
Quinine and Iron in tasteiess form.
The Quinine drives out malaria, the
Iron builds up the system 50 cents
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1916-01-25

.sss8 BORROW MONEY 8 9 s Q
LONG LOANS ON CITY AND
FARM PROPERTY. Lowest Inter-
est Rates. Quick Service. Liberal
Loan Values. L. c. HOYL. Attorney
at-Law, Dawson. Ga
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1916-01-25
HEARING FRAZIER's MOTION
FOR A NEW TRIAL TO-DAY

His Attorneys Asking Court to Set
Aside Verdict of Jury.
w. T. Frazier has gone to Camilla
to be present at the hearing of a mo-
ton for new trial for himself before
Judge Cox.
Frazier was convicted at the last
term of Mitchell superior court OF as
gault with intento to murder, and
sentenced to a term of five years in
the penitentiary.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1916-01-25

FOR SALE-5OO celebrated Gun
nels celebrated pecan trees, to 8
feet high. % cents each. MRS.
RUSSIA GUNNELS DENTON, Brcn-
wood, Ga.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1916-01-25

PLANTS-Crystal Way and Red Ber-
muda plants ready for transplant
ing, 15c per 100, f. o. b. Dawson. J..
r. WEBB.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1916-01-25

LOST OR STOLEN-One 6-fcot black
steel cross cut saw; has one home
made handle. Finder please notify
AARON GREEN, care Mr.. P. G.
Thrash.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1916-01-25

FOR neutrality-suspicious. for two
families. One apartment of four
rooms has been recently papered, the
other apartment will be repapered for
right party. Rates very reasonable.
MRS NJ C.. EDWARDS.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1916-01-25

FOR SALE-1OO bushels seed sweet
potatoes-Nancy Hall and other
varieties. LLOYD HATCHER, Daw-
son, Ga.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1916-01-25

FOR SALES thoroughbred White
Leghorn pullets now laying; also 3
Rhode Island Red cockerels. LLOYD
HATCHER, Dawson, Ga.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1916-01-25

FOR sALE-One million frost-proof
cabbage plants, 81 per 1000, or
500 for 75c, prepaid. Money with
order. JAMES NJ. HENRY, Box 20,
Doerun Ga.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1916-01-25

FOR SALE-2,O 900 bushels Seed
Spanish Peanuts. Also Early Vel
vet Beans. F. A. BUSH, Richland,
Ga.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1916-01-25

The Old Standard general strengthening tonic,
GROVES TASTELESS chill TONIC, drives out
Malaria enriches the blood and builds up the sys-
Gem. A true tonic. For adults and cniIoFen. o'S'
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1916-01-25

FOR SALE-5 months old Holstein
male calf. Won blue ribbon at
county fair. Price 5 IL cents on
foot. J. C. SMITH.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1916-01-25

WANTED-To rent a good pillow
mule for sixty days. Will pay lib
eral price. K. S. WORTHY.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1916-01-25

FOR SALE, 900 stalks seed sugar
cane, green. LLOYD HATCHER,
Dawson, Ga.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1916-01-25

Observation-Disclosures woman as
companion-housekee Phone
264.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1916-01-25

FOR SALE-See G. w. Dozier & Co.
for second hand horses and mules
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1916-01-25

FOR RENT-Furnished room, close
in. Board next door. Phone 264.