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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1916-02-29
FAILED TO GET MONEY.
Thief Pulled Stocking From Woman 5
Leg. Blu. Missed S40O.

Hartford, Conn. Feb. 29.-SundaT
night was one of the coolest of the
winter in this city, and Mrs. Anne
Dietz, prudently wore WOODEN sleep
ing hose, when she went to bed. Iest-
fving in Court yesterday against
Michael Arenwich, who was held i?
$500 bonds for burglary and attempted
theft from person, Mrs. Dietz explain
ed; GAS | was placing a roll OF S4oo
down my stocking / heard slight
noise. and, looking out, thought |
saw this man stepping back from my
bedroom window. The next | knew
was awakened by feeling one OF my
stockings being pulled off. Before !
could sturn on light the intruder
jumped through the window and dis
appeared with my left stocking"
The chief reason why Arenewlch
was charged merely with attempted
theft was slight miscalculation or
his part. for Mrs. Dietz put the roll
down her right stocking.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1916-02-29
EXPLOSION KILLS THREE
Many injured and Thirty Houses De-
molished in Suburb Of st Louis

St. Louis, Feb. 29-Three persons
ire known to have been killed and
many injured, seven seriously. when
i've cases of dynamite stored in 4
mall building for use in sewer con-
atfuction work, exploded late yester-
day afternoon at Maplewood. a sub
arb of about 5000 people, southwest
If st. Louis.
Thirty houses were demolished and
many others damaged. Tonight
earching parties are seeking for
more bodies which it was feared had
been buried in the wreckage.
The first reports were that the en-
1losion had resulted in an appalling
'oss of life. Ambulances and patro'
,-agons N st. Louis and four fire
companies were rushed to Maplewood
The cause of the explosion has not
been learned.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1916-02-29
BOMB PLANT WRECKED.
Explosion at Wcburn. Mass. Is Heard
20. SO Miics--lI0 Workers
EScaTc.

Woburn. Mass, Feb. 29.-With al
explosion heard for 80 miles, The
TrinitortCluol building Of the Now
England Manufacturing COMPANY.
we're gases used in bombs for tie
allied armies are manufactured, blew
up early today.
One hundred men were working in
the building. but d warning rumble
gave them time TO escape, and only
one, showered with flying bricks, was
injured. The force Of the explosion
blew the building high into the air and
made the ground tremblc as in ali
earthquake FOR. mics around. The
loss will exceed $4,000.
For weeks the building had been
heavily guarded because of threat
ening letters received by the compan%
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1916-02-29
INCH SCHOOL CADETS WI. DAVIS ON ITS RUN
Steamer of Peoples Line Continues
River Trips Without In
terruption.

In the Gazette yesterday was pub
lished an item in reference to the
steamer "W. l.. DAVIS" of the Peo-
Plies line being libeled in Washington
on Saturday by the operators OF the
steamer Gratitude" who accused the
Davis" of colliding with it Fenfu-
ary 9Th. near Marshall Hall.
The libel proceedings were before
Judge S:ddons acting as an admiralty
court who authorized the u. S. mar
shall to hold the Davis" unit! Marcn
9Th. when the answer to the alleged
libel would be made. Before this was
done, however, th: officers of the
PEOPLES line gave bond in the sum OF
$4,000, double the amount which was
claimed by the Gratitude" and there
fore retained possession Of the YES
sci.
The "Davis" cd not fail to make :!
single trip and Captain w. l.. Davis
general manager of the Peoples line
stated today that there had been nc
interruption to the service of the boat
nor would there be any.
The Peoples line is an Alexandria
institution that has made good since
it came into existance year ago ant
It's owners plan extensive improve
ments during the coming year.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1916-02-29
MORE GIFTS FOR TEMPLE
New York and Connecticut Send En-
couraging News TO MaS0nS

John H. Cowles. of Washington,
treasurer of the Washington Masonic
National Memorial Association, has
received a letter from Robert l..
Fisher. brother of Mrs. Thomas a.
Fisher, enclosing his check for 500
rs his contribution to the Memorial
Association which will make him az
honorary life member of that insti-
tuition. Mr.. Fisher who S member
Of a Yonkers, New York lodge and
prominent in Masonic circles was q
guest of Mayor and Mrs. Fisher dur
ing the meeting of the mcmoria! as
ISOLATION here last week. He was so
impressed with the movement that he
returned home imbued with the idea
of arOusing interest in the two states
in which he spends the greater bart OF
his time, New York and Connecticut
In his letter he states that he mas
already started Il movement IN both
Of these states which he thinks will
bring about excellent results. He
declares that he intends to keep ar
ter the officers of the grand lodge of
these two Jurisdictions until satisfac-
tory cooperation with the memorial
association has been achieved.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1916-02-29
DEATH OF JOHN L. DAVIS

John l.. Davis, II years old, died
this morning at 8 o'clock at the
home of his daughter, Mrs.
Richard N. Roland, sos south Lee
street. with whom he made his home
Mr. Davis was taken i'll week ago
with pneumonia which was the cause
Of his death. He is survived by three
daughters, Mrs. Roland Mrs. Ed
:nond Hammett, of St. Mary's coun-
l.. Nd. and Mrs. Agatha Evans, OF
Washington. His remains will be
taken to St. Mary's county, Maryland,
for interment tomorrow morning at
3 o'clock.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1916-02-29
Great Interest Manifested in Mill
~ tary Training Feature of
Institution. go

Go great has been the interest
,,oused in the Alexandria hlgh
school over the organization OF mill
tary training that two companies m
stead of one will be formed. UP, to the
present time there have been 80 en-
listments and more or expected before
tho lists are closed. The cadets are
being drilled on Monday, "Wednesday
and Friday afternoons by Conrad
Johnson. and Douglas Mclean, .botn
Graduates of the Virginia Military
Institute.
The uniforms will start arriving
tomorrow and by the end of the week
the companies will be completely
, equipped. H = Friedlander was award
ed the contract for the uniforms
which are of Confederate gray. witn
black trimming.
The High School Literary Society
hsa been admitted as member OF
the state literary society with head
quarters at the University OF Virginia
The Society has selected debating
team composed of Ashby Bladen ano
Miss Anna Haslett which will COM
pete for honors with representatives
of nearby schools and if successful
will be entitled to participate in state
contests which will take place at the
University of Virginia.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1916-02-29
KISS FOR AUTOMOBILE

Davenport, Iowa, Feb. 29.-Ihat
The kiss which Mrs. Bertha Spangler
claims she gave Thomas Brown for
an automobile was fair trade. was
the verdict of a Scott county jury.
Brown brought suit in an attempt
to show that he was the owner of the
car and had merely let Mrs. Spangler
his housckccpcr, use the machine.
The woman testified that Brown had
given her the car, the compensation
being a KISS.
The; jury was out for four hours
before verdict was finally agreed
upon which gave tn machine to ths
-,.Jr,rr,sI, 5Sl5.ls. si.iss..-s.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1916-02-29
RODENT METEOROLOGY
Four of the Six Weeks of Wintry
Weather Following February
I'd About to End

The ground hog failed to see It's
shadow hcreabouts on the "a instant
and according to that sage rodent
tho backbone of the winter of 1915
1916 was supposed to have been orok-
on Per contra. we have had fr1gId
weather and sudden changes sug
oastive of billiards throughout the
,conth The transitions from spring
temperatures to those OF mid-Wlh-
ter have been rapid, and no one cou!d
tell what twenty four hours would
bring forth. Snow and freezing
weather are reported in all sections,
and. according to the weather bureau
It will be flying here during the next
few hours.
March will make its advent tomof-
row, when sudden changes may be
expected during the next thuty-one
days. The planet will pass through
the eauinoxtial period about the TWEEN
tv-frst and St. Patrick's Day tine
seventeenth is generally menaced ny
all sorts OF weather.
But we are drawing near the cIose
OF the dismal wintry Season. During
the next two or three weeks we may
expect to hear thunder, and shad anG
herring harbingers Of spring, will be
appearing in the lower chesapeake
Bay. Later they will find their way
INTO the Potomac and ether fresh
water streams.
The old and infrm, however, whc
dread the grip, still have the ldes OF
March to cause them anxiety. The
season for this malady has not pass.
ed away, and conditions will be unccr-
tain until the balmy April sun cause:
the buds to swell
The ancents pcrson;fed winter in
Niobc. She was represented rs nav,
ing several daughters. Frost, Snow.
Hail. etc. Apollo, representing the sur
at q certain time Stays Niobc's daugn-
tars. The Sun god is coming, and 70
will repeat the tragedy he has been
enacting from time immemorial.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1916-02-29

Oysters in All Styles ut The Ram
mel Cafe.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1916-02-29
7-'EJl
TURKS CALCULATING TREBIZONE

Petrogrod, Feb. 29-The Turks are
hastily evacuating the important
Slack sea port of.Trcbizond and neigh
boring cities before the Russian ad-
vance, according to Tiais dispatchcs
today.
The evacuation of Trebizond wa
made necessary by the approach Of
two Russian forces, one moving west
ward along the shores Of the Black
Sea through Rizeh, and The other in
a rorthwestcrly direction from Fir
zcrum.
An oiiicia! statement from the war
Office Saturday night said that the
Elzerum troops were within fifty
miles Of Trebizond.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1916-02-29

Mir. and Mrs. r. E. Grover AN
aounce the approaching marriage OF
their daughter, Miss Lena Mae Gro
ver. to Mr.. James Thomas English.
which will take place in this city on
March 7th. The Rev. c. r. Straus-
burg, former pastor of the Methods
Protestant Church here, will perform
the ceremony.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1916-02-29

W. u. Varney, Of Potomac. Alex
andra county, representing the wa
.er users of Potomac, Braddoc: and
Cottage Park, will leave for Richmond
tomorrow morning to present the petit
;icn Of the water cons lmers for BET
Ter service and lower rates TO the
State Corporation Commission. The
petition has been signed by % cor
iumers and more are expected.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1916-02-29
SOCIAL And PERSONAL
interesting News Notes About People
of MISUNDERSTANDING
In Society
The Allison W. C. T. u. will holG
a meeting tomorrow afternoon at 2::3J
D. IN. in the Children's Home.

The Rev. S. u. Mitman, field sec
;ctary OF the board of religious cduc5i-
lion of the Protestant Episcopal!
Church. delivered an address last
night on the Greater Sunday School
in the Norton Memorial Of st. Pa'~ :
Church.
The Port Gibson reveille., 1916-07-20
Notice to Teachers.

The teachers institute will open
Monday, August ID, and continue
through the week.
Prof. I'D. Wallace, Superin.
tendent OF the Jefferson County
High School, will conduct the
work.
We are fortu nate in securing the
services of Prof. Wallace, for be
is one of the most successful nor.
NAL aud institute workers in the
state.
The work will be mainly in
spirational in nature, emphasizing
methods, management, etc., but
text book work will be arranged
for those who need or want it.
Quite number of you have
taken work at a normal this sum.
mer, but | hope you will plan to
attend the institute also, and help
to make it a success.
Respectfully.
S. ]. RUSSELL, Co. Supt.
The Port Gibson reveille., 1916-07-20
school districts In order to comply
with the law.
Fresh Shipment of
Batavia Grape Juice
c.. E. Morris.

The Sunday School Convent on.
The County Sunday School Con.
vention will be held at the Meth.
odist church tomorrow, tomorrow
night and Saturday, beginning at
ten O'Clock. The program for the
full session appears elsewhere in
this paper. The public is invited
and urged to attend the sessions.
Special music, especially for Fri.
day night, has been prepared.
Any one who would like IL en-
tertain any of the delegates may
confer with either of the following
committee: Mrs. R. w. Magruder,
Mrs. I. V. May, Miss Bette Gil.
kerson or Miss Mary Naasson.
The Port Gibson reveille., 1916-07-20
News Notes.

The Russians have crossed the
Carpathians, the first time since
a year ago, and threaten the rear
lines of the Austrians.
A report from Rome states that
10000 priests are under arms.
About 500 are chaplains; while a
few thousands are in the Red Cross
work.
Some depraved person near
Yokena, in spirit Of. revenge, has
cut out the tongues of a horse and
mule belonging TO a planter
It Is stated that the governor
will appoint 2. P. Garner COM
missioner of agriculture to succeed
H. E. Blakeslee, who has been
selected as head of the Gulfport
Exposition.
There have been rs cases Of
infantiIe paralysis in Mississippi,
the disease appearing In 27 coun.
ties. Fortunately It Is of a mild
form here.
The Port Gibson reveille., 1916-07-20
Children Cry
FOR FLETCHER'S
CA 8 7 Q RIA
Junket Tablets, for
Custards & Ice Cream
c.. E. Morris.
An Old Paper.

Mrs. Elise Hullum has in her
possession a Virginia paper dated
January, 1900, which gives an &C.
count of the death of George
Washington. The paper had in.
verted column rules on one page,
giving the columns a black border
which is indicative of mourning.
The paper is in an excellent state
of preservation. 1t was given
Mrs. Huhum's father by the
grandson of the editor.
The Port Gibson reveille., 1916-07-20
K emo S ha K 10 sed
Krotch Union Suits
for Men
G. E. Morris.
County School Board.

The County School Board met
Jaly 18th, with the following mem
bers present: Supt. S. J. Russell,
T. H. Freeland, H. H. Harper,
w. w. Trim and H. w. Clark.
The colored school at White
Hall was abolished, and a negro
school ordered established at Bald
Hill, both places in the second
district.
All trustees are ordered to find
the boundaries Of their respective
The Port Gibson reveille., 1916-07-20
The Parlor Millinery
Mrs. Thos. Turner.
Phone 1873.
Travelling Over the World.

]. F. Mikulec, Slav, passed
through Port Gibson Monday on
his long jaunt over the world. He
claims to have passed through 20
countries, covering IA 900 miles,
and carries certificates and auto.
graphs of rulers and high officials
of these countries to prove his
assertion. He says that he has
been fifteen years on the trip which
will be completed in three years
more, when he arrives at Belgrade,
Servja, from which place he began,
Then he is to receive a wager of
$40, 900. He secured the sigma
ture of Town Clerk c. R. Wharton
with the great seal of the town Of
Port Gibson.
The Port Gibson reveille., 1916-07-20
Children Cry
FOR FLETCHER'S
G a . T. O RIA
DANGERS OF A GOLD
Port Gibson People VIII Do Well to
Heed Them.

Many bad cases of kidney trouble
result from cold or chill. Con-
gested kidneys fall behind In FL
terlng the poison-laden blood, and
backache, headache, dizziness and
disordered kidney action follow.
Don't neglect a cold. Use Doan's
Kidney Pills at the first sign of
kidney trouble. Here is an ex.
perience told by a resident of this
locality.
A. M. Robins. 1929 Magnolia
ST., Vicksburg, Miss. says IA
cold settled in my back and 1 had
pains In my kidneys. let the
trouble 60 unattended and it
brought on a severe attack of
lumbago Twitching of my limbs
made me so miserable that l could
hardly sit still. At night l got
up as often as six or eight times
to pass the kidney secretions. I
can tell you I felt miserable. /
doctored, but got only slight relief.
l will never forget how much
Doan's Kidney Pills relieved me.
The pains left, I picked up in
weight and my condition improved
in every way
Price soc, at all dealers. Don't
simply ask for a kidney remedy
get Doan's Kidney Pills-the same
that Mr.. Robins had. Foster
Milburn Co., Props. Buffalo, N. Y.
The Port Gibson reveille., 1916-07-20
A Laxative Blood UIeanser.

Don't put off taking treatment of Pc
Do-Lax. Your system needs a cleanser
and tonic-nothing like Po-Do-Lax to
purify the blood, gently move the bowels
and stimulate the liver to healthy action,
The first dose releases the accumulated
poisons. 1t is laxative tonic for young.
adult and aged. It's mild non-griping act
ion commends it to delicate women.
Guaranteed trial will convince you.
Get bottle to-day. TAdv. I
The Port Gibson reveille., 1916-07-20
NOTICE.

The Board Of Supervisors of
Claiborne County, Miss, will re
Give to 2 O'Clock P. M. on Mon
day, the first day Of their regular
August, 1916, meeting of said
Board, sealed bids for building
bridge over Big Sand Greek near
Reganton, and over Willis Creek
near Tillmau, the said bridge to
be a cable or concrete bridge, ac-
cording to plans and speci6 arions
on fle in the Chaucery Clerks
Office.
The Board reserves the right to
reject any and all bids.
By order Of the Board.
B. H. MOREHEAD, Clerk.
The Port Gibson reveille., 1916-07-20
NOTICE

The Board of Supervisors of
Claiborne County, Miss. will re-
ceive TO 2 o'clock P. NJ ON Mon
day, the 6rst day of their regular
August, 1915. meeting Of said
Board sealed bids for working all
of the public roads in District No.
?, and Liuks g. 8, 9, 10. I3 AMI 16
IF District No 8. according to
plans and specifications on file in
the ChahcerY Clerks Office.
The Board reserves the righ, to
reject any and ali bids
By order of the Board.
B. H MOREHEAD. Clerk.
The Port Gibson reveille., 1916-07-20

]. c. Goodrum has been buying
and selling goats, and now has
about I25 on his place near IngIe-
side. He has been buying kids
and raising them.
The Port Gibson reveille., 1916-07-20
ABSOLUTELY FREE.

To all who do not want to be
cheated, is the opportunity to test
the merit and learn the value of a
modern Singer before sending away
for, or buying an inferior sewing
machine at any price. You are
sure to save money and avoid dis.
appointment by purchasing of the
Singer Sewing Machine Co.
Look for the familiar letter rs. ,"
HERMAN MARX, Agent.
The Port Gibson reveille., 1916-07-20
Personal

Mr. B. H. Briscoe is in Clarks
dale on business.
Miss Vernie Hackett has been
visiting relatives in Vicksburg.
Mr.. Fred Guthrie has been visit
ing his father, Mr.. w. c. Guthrie
Rev. aud MrsSD. w. Mcleod
are wishing relatives in Smith
county.
Mrs. A. B. Davidson of New
Orleans IS visiting her sister, Mrs,
T. I. Bailey.
Mr.. ]. B. Redus will arrive this
week to visit his parents, DR.. and
Mrs. Redus.
Mr.. aud Mrs. ]. T. Drake and
child have returned from their Wis.
il to the country.
Mr.. L. B. Allen arrived home
yesterday from two weeks trip
through the north.
Mr.. and Mrs. /. Z. Mckay OF
Hervey spent few days with their
son, Mr.. Marvin Mckay.
Mrs. J.. J. Cannon and child
have been visiting Mrs. Morehead
aud Mrs. jacob Abraham.
Mrs. G. B. Wheeless has gone
to spend TWO weeks with her
mother near Rocky Springs.
Mis- es Ruth and Susanna Shar.
brough returned yesterday from a
visit to relatives at Edwards.
Miss Grace Sharbrough, who
has been teaching in East MIssis.
sippi, is at home with her parents.
Mr.. and Mrs. A. N. Smith and
child of Vicksburg were guests of
DR.. and Mrs. l.. A. Smith this
week.
Miss Maggie Gordon arrived
this week from Columbia, S. c.,
and is with Mrs. c. AZ Gordon at'
Talbot plantation.
Mrs. C. A. Gordon has return.
ed from house party on The coast
AID is now at Talbot, the Gordon
home, near Hermanville.
Mrs. May Redus Glennon and
chidren lett this week for Wash
irgton, after spending several
m auths with her parents.
Miss Elizabeth Hutchins of
Monroe, La, is visiting her sister,
Mrs. Mary Lee, at the home OF
their uncle, Mr.. F. A. Ellis.
Mrs. r. D. Gage, after spend
ing several weeks with her daugh-
ter, Mrs. !. w. Person, has gone
to New Orleans for medical treat |
mens.
Mrs. A. E. Heath and daughter,
Miss Lucille, joined Mr.. ]. w.
Heath al Cooper's Well. Mrs. H. |
R. Guthrie is also spending the
week there.
Nir. Harold Tilche has returned |
from Memphis where he was oper-
ated upon recently for appendi- |
CHS. He was accompanied by his |
sister, Miss Rosa, who has been |
spending several months in St. |
Louis.
The Port Gibson reveille., 1916-07-20
Fresh Norris Candy
G. E. Morris.

The continued rains are causing
the cottan planters alarm. Tie
boil weeviIs are increasing and are
doing considerable damage.
The Port Gibson reveille., 1916-07-20

The Altar Guild ofthe Episcopal
Church will hold a Parcel Post
Sale on Aug. 3rd at the home OF
Mrs. B. H. Morehead. The par.
GELS will sell for 25c and we
guarantee you will get full value,
Ali are invited.
The Port Gibson reveille., 1916-07-20

Farmers needing Mares, 1t will
pay you TO invest in some of these
Brood Mares. All heavy In foal
and colts by their side. We
guarantee that they make you
money. Call early and get you
pick, At Marx Stable.
The Port Gibson reveille., 1916-07-20
NOTICE.

The Board Of Supervisors of
Claiborne County, Miss, will re-
ceive to ? o'clock P M. on Mon
day, The 6rst day OF their regular
August, 1910. meetina Of said
Board, sealed bids fer oTening up
new road through McAr hur place
In Dist. No.
By order of The Baafd
B. H. MOREHEAD. Clerk.
The Port Gibson reveille., 1916-07-20
Attention Farmers.

Brood Mares. Carload has ar.
rived at Marx Stable. They are
young, all heavy in foal, some
with colts, Call early and get
your pick.
The Port Gibson reveille., 1916-07-20

Dress Goods and Trimmings,
Notions. Linens, Towels. Domes--
tics. Sheetings, all at usual low
price.
David Books Department Store.
The Port Gibson reveille., 1916-07-20

Carload Brood Mares, weighing
goo to 1000 lbs, all In foal, some
with colts by their side, for sale
at Marx Stable.
The Port Gibson reveille., 1916-07-20

The rainfall for the month of
July has reached TO s o3 inches
not including the fall since seven
o'clock this morning.
The Port Gibson reveille., 1916-07-20

A revival is in progress at Viii.
lows this week. Rev. j. M. Smith
is assisting the pastor, Rev. c. H.
Strait. Rev. c. A. Massey is
leading the singing.
The Port Gibson reveille., 1916-07-20

Don't miss the Special Sale Sat-
urday, July 22nd. Great bargains
in all departments.
David Books Department Store.
The Port Gibson reveille., 1916-07-20

A beautiful line of Ladies' SI.25
and $3.50 Shirt Waists on Sale
Saturday, July 22nd, for only 8oc.
at.
David Books Department Store.
The Port Gibson reveille., 1916-07-20
To Tax PAYERS.

The personal assessment rolls of
the county are on file In the chan
cery clerks Office subject to your
inspection before the board OF SUI
pervisors finally acts upon same.
D. v. HERLONG,
Assessor.
The Port Gibson reveille., 1916-07-20

Rev. ]. NJ. Miller of Jefferson
county is assisting Rev. S. R.
Young in revival at Beech Grove.
The Port Gibson reveille., 1916-07-20

Mrs. Jennie Perkins received
news Saturday of the sudden death
of Mrs. S. ]. Beggs at Woodlawn,
Ala. Mr.. Beggs spent his early
life in Port Gibson aud has a mum.
Der of friends who will learn of his
loss with much regret. Besides
her husband, Mrs. Beggs leaves
two children.
The Port Gibson reveille., 1916-07-20
Children Cry
FOR FLETCHER'S
CA 8 T Q RIA
ANNIE j.. ROLL.

Solicits work in artistic painting.
Design work in oil, pastel, char
coal, water colors, china painting,
chamois and satin.