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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1916-03-21
CORNS COME OFF
like BANANA PEEL
Wonderful Simple "Gets-It" Never
Fails to Remove Any Corn Easily

"Wouldn't it jar you? Here I've
been going along for years, with one
desperate corn after another, trying
to get rid of them with salvcs that
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1916-03-21

Oysters in all styles at the Rammcl
Cafe.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1916-03-21
PUBLISHED DAILY.

By Alexandria Gazette Corporation.
317 King Street
ROBERT S. BARRETT, President
and General Manager.
HOWARD w. SMITH, Secretary and
Treasurer.
Entered at the Postoffice of Alexan-
dria, Virginia as second class matter
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1916-03-21

Oysters In All Styles At The RAM
mel Cafe.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1916-03-21

Preparedness, so far as the army
is concerned, received it's death blow
yesterday, according to so-callcd "big
army" men, when the House reject
cd the Kann amendment to the Hay
army bill. The amendment provided
that maximum peace strength of the
regular army should be raised to 22O.-
600 men. The House voted lS3 to
1913 against it, leaving the maximum
peace strength of the army in the
Hay bill at 100000.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1916-03-21

Six students Of the Riverside Mill
larry Academy have been arrested on
the charge of burning the dormitory
at Gainesville, Ga, Sunday night. The
police say the students have admit
led in IA signed statement that they
set fire to the building as means OF
obtaining coveted vacation. Inc
building was destroyed. All except
ono of The sivrstudcnts<wcre rcieaset
on their own :::r1,crcognizanec, the 5othc'
being liberated on bond.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1916-03-21

-Four babies were burned to death
yesterday in a fire in d day nurscy
at AZ East One Hundred and Thirty
third street, New York. Six fam
lies were forced to flee the building,
several persons ha~lng narrow cs-
capcs from death. The nursery was
used by negro families living IN the
ncighhorhood.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1916-03-21

Compulsory economy for miners
was put into effect in Berlin yester-
day. 1t is decreed that not more than
$3.50 shall be paid to minors out OF
their weekly salaries. One third OF
the balance may be drawn against
but the remainder must be deposited
to their credit in savings banks, there
to stay until the end of the war. This
decree, it was said, was made neccs-
sary by extravaganza resulting from
high wages.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1916-03-21

Oysters in All Styles AT Tbs RAN
Gle.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1916-03-21

The greatest council Of war held
since the mighty conflict in Europe
began will take place in Paris this
week. Six of the allied nations, Eng
land, Russia, France, Belgium, Italy
and Serbia, will be represented. Plans
of supreme Importance, by which the
allies hope to deliver smashing
stroke that will bring the end Of the
war in sight, will be considered.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1916-03-21

Federal Judge Mayer of New York
yesterday was granted s9725O COM
pcnsation for receivership services
in connection with the Chicago, Rock
Island and Pacific Railway from Jan
uary Is to date. Former Judge w.
C. Noyes, the receiver and j. E
Rushmore, the receivers attorney,
were granted $4,000 each. R. 7.
Ncwcomb, assistant to Rushmorc, was
allotted $13,250.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1916-03-21

Stephen ". Dorsey, former United
States senator from Arkansas and
of late years a capitalist of Los
Angeles, Cal, died yesterday evening
Mr.. Dorsey was United States sena-
tor from Arkansas from 1879 to 1879,
and for 40 years was heavily interest
cd in mines in Colorado, Arizona and
other parts Of the Southwest.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1916-09-05
LAFOLLETTE FIGHTS With
JEFFRIS FOR denomination

MILWAUKEE. Sept g. Wisconsin
voters weeded out the summer crop OF
politicians az the primary today.
The greatest interest centered in
the run between Senator Lafollette,
Progressive. and Malcolm c. Jeflris,
Conservative. for the Republican Sem
atorial nomination.
William r. Walfe. OF La Crosse. is
the Democratic nominee for Senator
and is without opposition The Demo
Gratis hope to place another member
Of their fold with Senator Paul O.
Husting, in Congress. through the
split in the Republican ranks.
Governor f. L. Phillip. Republican
Conservative. is a candidate for re-
nomination. He is opposed by VIII
liam II. Hatton. Of the Lafollette fac
ton OF the Progressives. and former
Governor Francis e. McGovern, who
has been attempting 10 build up a
Progressive organization of his own
Burt Williams. of Madison. is the
Democratic candidate for Governor
picked at a conference Of leaders.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1916-09-05
GILLIs AFTER PRACE CLERKsHIp.

Harry /. ellis today announced his
candidacy for the Office Of clerk of the
peace Of New Castle county. There
now are three candidates for the ONCE.
John L. Wright Everett B. Hollings-
worth and Harry /. ellis.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1916-09-05
Chinese Mines Hold
HUGE COAL SUPPLY
Contain Enough Fuel to Feed
World for 1000 Years
Experts Say
V. K. TING GIVES SOME
FIGURES ON SUBJECT

China is capable Of supplying the coal
demands of the world at the present
rate Of consumption for the next 1000
years Experts place ChInas vast coal
reserves at not less than l,00OO0OOOO,
OO0 metric tons.
y. *. ling, director Of the Geological
Survey Of China, throws light on China's
unique position as a great coal producer,
in the current Issue OF the Ear Eastern
Review. Much good work in the way of
surveying ChinR's resources has been
done by the official body of which Mr..
Ting is the head.
Goal" says Mr. Ting, "is very widely
distributed throughout China; there -
not a single province in which coal IS
not known TO occur, but some are much
more favored than others. The north
eastern provinces, Shansi, Chilli, shan
tung and Honan, are undoubtedly most
important. Shansi is, in fact, the rich
est of all Inner Mongolia as well as
Manchuria are fairly well supplied with
coal though In the former case 1t Is
loss known. The northwestern prov
incos are much poorer. though kansu
and Turkestan contain numerous coal
Nflu1s he NtNlt may Uf "hiA W NAN
Kangtze Valley and the southeastern
coastal region, where the possibility Of
finding coal is limited by unfavorable
geological conditions The provinces Of
Human and Kiangsi arc the exceptions,
especially Human, which is the Shansl
Of southern China. The western and
southwestern provinces are known TO
possess coal in very numerous localities,
but on the whole they are much less i'm
portant, as the coal seams are usually
much thinner and the fields are broken
up into small patches.
Both bituminous coal and anthra-
cite occur in China. but the latter is
probably most extensive, as the coal
in Shansi and Human, the two richest
provinces, is largely anthracite An
thracite has been, in fact, more read
lily used by the Chinese because II
can be burnt in open stoves without
chimneys. The bituminOus variety
has in recent years acquired increas-
ing importance, as the coal now work
ed on a large scale is mostly bitumi-
nous: in fact. out Of about twenty ma
chine-worked mines, only three are
mining anthracite. namely, the Pekin
Syndicate in Honan, the Poaching
Mining Company in Shansi and the
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1916-09-05
DEMOCRATS WOULD OPPOSE
BRITISH BLACKLIST ORDER
WITH GUNS If NECESSARY
RY J. P. YODER

United Press STAFF Correspondent.
WASHINGTON, Sept 5.--With al
lied diplomats in Washington protest
lnc against retaliatoiy legislation, al
ready enacted by Congress TO offset
The British blacklist. the Senate today
struck two more blows. Amendments
adopted TO the revenue bill are likely
some officials believe. to result IN OF
fetal objections taking the place OF
the private. though positive protests
against retaliation which certain dip
omats here have voiced.
First act today was passage OF Sena-
tor Thomas amendment to the revenue
bin empowering the President TO re-
taliate against any belligerent com
nerce ship that discriminates against
American shippers and exporters
The second was adoption Of Sen
ator Phelan's amendment to the same
measure refusing rights Of the United
States or the facilities Of any inter
state express company or OF any wire
less. telegraph or cable company TO
the citizens Of helligerent countries
which discriminate against Americans.
Both amendments explicitly en-
power the President TO take these
steps whenever, during existence OF
war in which the United States Is
not engaged. the President shall he
satisfied there is reasonable ground
70 believe belligerent governments
have denied all lawful rights TO all
American citizens"
Violations OF both proposed laws
are punishable by fines OF $4,000 or
two years imprisonment or both.
Both admittedly are retaliatory meas
ures against Great Britain's blacklist
and seizure and detention Of malls.
Thomas amendment was drawn
with the approval Of the state De-
partmcnt and the President Is en-
powered by its terms to use ANY
part Of the land or any naval forces
he deems necessary" to uphold IT, II
Is admittedly an emergency measure
aimed directly az the British black
list. and was put through after the
Senate had been informed diplomacy
and failed 10 obtain relief for black
listed American firms.
The clause Swing the President
power to use the army and navy was
Inserted. It's hackers explained, TO
light possible seizure OF American
ships or further discriminatory ac'
ton against American firms in
belligerent counties
The amendment adopted today Is
more vigorous than that recently in
serted 10 the government shipping bill
The latter merely gives the secretary
of the treasury power TO withhold
Clearance Of any vessel that discrim-
mates against Americans. No penalty
Is attached.
THE shipping bill amendment
said Thomas today. lis merely a piece
Of general legislation. II is admittedly
not specific nor vigorous enough to
meet the emergency caused by the
British blacklist The amendment to
the revenue bill furnishes the needed
bite that should eliminate discrimina-
ton against American shippers and
exporters"
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1916-09-05
Mr.. and MRS. COCHRAN Give
Dance AT MIDDLETOWR

MIDDLETOWN, Del, Sept. 5.-Mr.
and Mrs. Robert Thomas Cochran, OF
East Orange. n. j.. who have been
summer guests of Mr. Cochran's
mother, Mrs. Thomas Cochran, on
Crawford street, gave a delightful
dance at the Century Club on Friday
evening, for their daughter and sons,
Miss Margaret and Fletcher and Lind
sey Cochran. Pools Orchestra fur
ished the music.
Mr.. and Mrs. Cochrnns guests were
Mr. and Mrs. James l.. Warren. Mr..
and Mrs. Howard A. Pool. DR. and
Mrs. George Burton Pearson, Mr.. and
Mrs. Frank r. Pool, Mrs. Charles
Malcolm Cochran. Mrs. Joseph H..
Mendinhall, Mrs. Mary Droll. Clarence
e. Pool, Mrs. Nellie Lockwood, Miss
Katie Droll. Miss Mollie Oroll, Miss
Eugenia Beasten. Miss Helen Nc
Whorten. Miss Jessie Shepherd, Miss
Edna Carpenter. Miss Grace Brady.
Miss Henrietta Schroeder, Miss Leone
Ladley, Miss Frances Cochran, Miss
Grace Carpenter, Miss Clara Brad
ley. Miss Hattie Cochran. Miss Letitia
Pool, Miss Mildred Vaughan, Miss
Olive lockwood, Miss Corrine Mem
dinhall, Leland Price. Frank r. Pool,
Jr., Jefferson Pool Shelley Myers.
William Meyers, Charles Mendinhall,
Frank McWhorter. Merritt Lockwood,
Roger. Lockwood, Edwin Mcdowell,
Gilbert Pleasanton. John Pool. Burton
Pearson, Harry Segelken. Frank Ty-
son. Of Middletown.
Dnhort A4fer A1Anrf, Irar-
guson, Miss Lillian Ferguson, AleXan-
der Wilson, Mr.. Short. David Davis,
OF Cecilton. Md.
Miss Esther Wilson. Miss Gladys
Riggin. James HURT lie Roy McCau-
ley, Miss Pauline Bloxton, Miss Fran
ces Bloxton. OF Georgetown. Md.
Hodson Cliff, Of Chestertown, Md;
Miss Margaret Cochran. Lindsey
Cochran and Fletcher Cochran. Of
East Orange. n. ].
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1916-09-05

Tungshin Company in Mentakou. west
OF Pekin. Though the character OF
the coal is independent of its geolog-
lea, age, the proportion Of anthracite
is greater in the palezoic. Both Of
the two varieties are generally excel
lent IN quality. The anthracite Of
shansi and Human and the bituminous
coal OF Chilli. Shantung and Kiangsi
compare we'll with the best of its kind
in other parts Of the world"
According TO the statistics compiled
by the Chinese Geological Survey, the
production of coal Of all kinds In all
provinces in 1913 was about 15.00O.0O0
metric tons. II is clear that the con-
sumption Of coal in China Is surprls-
ingly small when compared with her
population OF approximately 100000
600. This is caused hy the lack OF
transport facilities. Coal is a com
modify which travels very far only in
countries we'll supplied with railways.
In China. where the price is often
doubled by a DAYS Journey, coal for
household purposes is an article OF
luxury except in those fortunate
places situated very close to the mine
or connected with II by modern means
OF communication. This is one reason
why the Chinese people are now. so
very anxious 10 extend their present
utterly inadequate railway facilities.
China's vast coal reserve Is a practi-
cal reason why the United States
should strengthen the ties, CONNER
cial and political. between China and
America. II will pay us TO help de-
velop China.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1916-09-05
FAIR YIsIT0R INIIREn-

Running against a rope at the Fair
grounds, Francis Jones, of No. 1918
Pleasant street. was cut about the
face and neck. The accident occurred
during the automobile races yesterday
afternoon.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1916-09-05
Greece TO JOIN ALLIES
IN The EUROPEAN WAR
BY The United Press.

BY The United Press.
WASHINGTON. Sept. 5.-Private
adyices received here today from
Athens state that II is only a matter
Of day or two when Greece will en-
ter the war on the side Of the Allies.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1916-09-05
BUILDING PERMITS ISSUED.

Building Inspector Preston today is
sued the following permits; To Harry
S. Lynch, to erecte two dwellings, No.
26Ol Harrison street, for Edward sam.
uels aud No. 26O6 Harrison street, for
Frank j. Hensel, to cost s4,45O each; to
r. NJ. Spires. No. 1900 West street,
shed. to cost $50; Martin Tomesyk, two
dwellings, at Maple and Rodney streets,
TO cost 81 500.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1916-09-05
REVOL YER Shot WAS
PART OF BAND CONCERT

. The mystery surrounding the shoot.
ing IN the vicinity Of the City Building
Tenth and King streets. lass Saturday
night which caused the police depart.
ment to believe that a duel was In prog
ress was solved yesterday when mem
Der of the First Infantry Band. which
gave a concert in front Of the building
that evening, -ail that the snare Uum-
MGR in the hand had fired a revolver dur.
ing the playing Of 4 characteristic piece
The members Of the band were amused
when the police sent on the trail Of the
shooter arrived in King street and look
ed up and down the street for the gun
toter.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1916-09-05

II the Want Ads did not do their
work well. they would not be so gen
orally accepted.-Adv.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1916-09-05
find ANOTHER DEAD
BODY ON RIVER Shore

The badly decomposed body of a
man was found in the marshes near
the Bellefonte quarries this morning
by an Italian gunner. Deputy Cor
oner Nichols removed the body to
the morgue.
From the condition Of the remains
and the clothing, Il is thought that
the man met death at least a month
ago. The clothing was so badly rot
ted that the pattern and texture
could not be made out. The body
will be buried at Farnhurst late this
afternoon AZ that time the cloth
ing will be examined in an effort to
discover some clue to the mans iden-
tity. How he met death is not known.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1916-09-05
POSTMASTER THEIR AcCusER.

Constable Iinsman today arrested
Victor Stokes. Francis Michael and
Leon Ward on warrants charging dis
orderly conduct. Postmaster Keel
Chambers. OF Stanton. is the prosecut-
ing witness, and alleges that on last
Sunday night the young men created
disorder at the Stanton postofiice. The
accused will be given a hearing this
evening before Magistrate Galloway at
NeWnnrt
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1916-09-05
hercules CO. DECLARES
IS PER Cent. Dividend

Directors Of the Hercules Powder
Company today declared a regular
quarterly dividend Of 2 per cent. and
an extra dividend Of IL per cent on
its common stock. The dividend is
payable September 25 to stockholders
OF record of September Is.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1916-09-05
DR.. PECK SUCCUMDS TO
INFANTILE PARALYSIS
By The United Press.

u T 10 NITTTTT T TT"H0
PHILADELPHIA. Sept 5-Dr Earl
G. Peck. frst assistant chief resident
physician at the Municipal Hospital.
where all Of the infantile paralysis
victims are quarantlned. died at that
institution today of the dreaded dis
ease. He contracted Il while admin
istering TO little sufferers. and though
"a years Of age, succumbed after but
two days Illness.
Or. Peck was an athlete and we'll
known socially. He was appointed
10 the post July IS. His home was
in Newton. Conn.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1916-09-05
DROWNED IN FALL FROM YACHT.

. CHESTER, Sept. 5.-Thomas Nairn.
OF Eddystone. fell from the pleasure
yacht. Vera owned by John r. Bacon
of Chester, into the Delaware River
last night and was drowned before
Bacon and other companions could
reach him.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1916-09-05
TO DISCUSS BRIDGE QUESTION.

The Levy Court and CITY Council
committees on the Pine. street bridge
will meet tomorrow night TO discuss
The future Of the bridge Many resi-
dents want the bridge kept The Levy
Court committee has inspected the
bridge
Evening star., 1916-06-28
Greek Ports Are Reopened.

British consular officers throughout
the United States have been informed
by the British embassy that the issue
OF letters of assurance to shippers of
goods from the United States to Greece
has been resumed. The original order
providing for the issue of such letters
to facilitate the American export trade
with Greece was suspended pending thu
threat of an allied blockade of Greek
ports. Asquiescence by the Greek gov
ernment in the demands of the allies.
including the change of the Greek caho
met. has now made IL possible to re-
open the Greek ports to commerce.
Evening star., 1916-06-28
WANT VOTE TAKEN.
Suffrage Leaders Urge Action on
Constitutional Amendment.

Senators from woman suffrage states
have been informed by Mrs. Carrie
Chapman Gait and other suffrage lead
ers that they were willing to have
their friends in the Senate let that
body vote on the Susan B. Anthony
woman suffrage amendment to the
Constitution without further debate This
statement was the outcome Of a confer
ence between the senators and leaders,
at which the former emphasized the
time needed to dispose Of the annual
supply bills.
Among the senators in attendance
were Senators Sutherland, Works. Pitt
man, Shafroth, Thompson. Jones. Brady,
Lane and Myers.
Evening star., 1916-06-28

fense which Sir Roger is prepared to
make from the dock.
Francis P. Boyle, the Philadelphia
attorney who il acting as a solicitor
for Easement, informed the Associated
Press before the opening of court that
no witnesses would be called for the
defense, but that the. arguments Of
counsel would be supplemented by a
statement from the prisoner. AS was
indicated yesterday, the main defense
will rest on the argument OF counsel
for the ouashing Of the indictment
On the GROUND of lack Of jurisdiction.
In reference to the decision of Case
Evening star., 1916-06-28

ments counsel not to call any wit
nesses. Mr.. Doyle said:
"Inasmuch as this trial affects not
only the life of Sir Roger Easement,
but also the aspirations of the Irish
nation it has been deemed advisable
not to call any, witnesses in this juris-
dfction."
He added that no witnesses were
available in this country and that it
would have been necessary to go to
Germany for them, but that the gov
ernment would not permit 1t.
Alexander Sullivan, chief counsel for
Sir Roger. resumed his argument in an
attempt to show the Indictment was
faulty when the court convened today.
Evening star., 1916-06-28
ASKS FOR RED CROSS FUNDS.
Chairman W. H. Taft of the Central
Committee Issues an Appeal.

William H Taft. as chairman OF the
central committee Of the American Red
Cross. has issued an appeal to the Ameri-
can public for funds to carry on work
necessitated by the sending of the Ma
tional Guard to the Mexican border.
Upon the response to this appeal" it
said, must depend the adequacy with
which the Red Cross will be enabled to
help our sick and wounded soldiers. to
soften the hardships of field service. and
10 meet urgent needs among dependents
az home In anticipation OF such a grave
emergency as this the Red Cross has
been building up an organization COM
petent to meet the obligations of it's ma
tional charter and to make effective the
generosity Of patriotic people"
Evening star., 1916-06-28

community who have telegraphed their
wishes that the cost Of the building be
diverted to military purposes.
Representative Reilly. in whose dis
trict the town lies, received a telegram
similar to that received by Senator
Husting, and took the matter up with
the Treasury Department Immediately.
Proceedings to acquire a site for the
proposed building had been commenced.
but in accordance with the wishes of
the people of Ripon, these negotiations
have come to an end.
Evening star., 1916-06-28
CENSUS OFFICIALS REPORT
ON VIRGINIA INDUSTRIES
Preliminary Figures Given on Capt.
tai Invested, Salaries, Wages,
ETC., for Year 1914.

While the number of Virginia estab-
manufactures for 1914 showed a de-
crease of 81 per cent. according to pre-
liminary figures issued by the census
bureau, capital. primary horsepower,
salaries. wages. materials. products.
ets., showed material increases over the
figures of the 1909 census.
The number Of establishments-fac-
tories. mills. etc-in 1914 was 5,5os. as
compared with 1856 in 1909. The small
er number of establishments, however.
utilized s3T 567 primary horsepower, as
against 2S3.92S in 1809-an increase OF
1879 per cent.
Total Amount Invested.
Capital invested in the smaller num-
Der of establishments in 1914 was $261,-
sol 900. as against se16.329. 900 in 1909
an increase of 2o.s per cent. Salaries
in 1914 totaled s11.245.o0O, compared
with 50, 1o1 900 in the census OF fve
years previous In 1914 wages paid by
the establishments in the Old Dominion
reached an aggregate Of S44,S73.OOo.
though the larger number of such es-
adjustments reporting in 1909 gave
only a total of S3s. 154 .O00-an increase
for 1914 of 17.6 per cent
Materials used in 1914 were valued at
1890. 900. the products being worth
$2s4 .O39. 900. The same figures for 1903
were $l25.5s3.o0o and s21s, $4,000. re-
spectively. the increases being 23.1 and
.b1 per cent. respectively.
The preliminary summary states that
yirginia's population in 1903. reported
to be 2.Osf, ,s12, had increased to an
estimated 2.iJoooo on July l. 1874.
Evening star., 1916-06-28
EASEMENT TO DEFEND
HIMSELF FROM DOCK

LONDON. June 2s.-Dramatic de-
velopments are expected at today's
session of the trial of Sir Roger Case
ment for high treason. Chief among
these is a statement in his own de-
Evening star., 1916-06-28
WISH OF R1PoN, WIS, HEEDED.
Work on Proposed $4,000 Public
Building There Is Stopped.

The Treasury Department has stop
ped all preliminary work on the pro-
posed public building at Ripon. Wis. in
compliance with the request of the
common council and citizens of that
Evening star., 1916-06-28

After he had concluded his address the
court overruled his motion to quash the
indictment.