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The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1916-10-30

sALESMEN-To call on grocers, CON
fectioners, general stores, $3.50
monthly and expenses; yearly con
tract. Manager IS, South 2nd street
st. Louis, Mo.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1916-10-30

D-Women and girls, good
pay clean, light workroom; at pea
nut and pecan factory, South Wash
ington street. Apply at office Purity
Pecan Plantation company. 20-3
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1916-10-30
Ardmore, Monday, October 80, 1916.
WANT AID. RATES

WANT AID. RATES
8 lines, times ----------- ------5Oc
Each additional line -------------lOc
Ads run one day, charge Will be 20
cents for lines or less.
5 cents per line for each additional
line.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1916-10-30
FOR SALE

MANS BICYCLE for sale. $35 wheel
for SIS. Phone 9l7. 29-3
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1916-02-25
AUTORISTS FINED S25 EACH
Drunken Wlashingtonians Rushed
Recklessly Through Streets.

In police court this morning Fred
F. Porter, a white man, and j. f.
Scott, negro, both Of Washington,
were fined $25 each for reckless
driving of an automobile. Both men
were drunk and were running the
car zig-zag over the road between
Washington and Alexandria and on
the streets of this city.
A half dozen policemen were call
ed to the corner of King and West
streets yesterday afternoon to quell
a four-cornored fight which had brok-
en- out among negroes. In the melee
James Johnson was cut on the face
and hand and Russell Smith slash
ed on the hand. They were each fined
$5 in police court today. ~
Mary Beard, who was found drunk
on the Cameron street wharf last
night was sent to the workhous for
90 days.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1916-02-25
PORTUGAL AND GERMANY
Thirty-Six Ships Belonging to Teu.
tons Seized in Lisbon

Lisbon, Feb. 24-Germany and
Austria are expected to declare war
Immediately upon Portugal, as the re-
suit Of the action of the Portuguese
naval authorities. Carrying out an Of
fetal decree, Capt. Rego, commander
of the Portuguese naval division.
has seized SO German and Austrian
steamers, some of them large vessels
lying in the Tagus River.
Foreign Minister Costa announced
that the vessels were contscated de-
cause Portugal needed transports and
because of the fear that they would
escape into the Atlantic possibly to
raid allied commerce. In support OF
this statement. he said that only
Tuesday night the German steamer
Ockenfels had escaped from the port
of Funchal, Madeira Island, without
clearance papers.
Though no state OF war has existed
between Germany and Portugal. the
Portuguese government, under the
terms of an alliance with England.
has openly sided with the allies. Por-
tuguesc troops have aided the English
in operations against the Germans
in Africa.
Officials, however, professed conf
dence that whatever the outcome of
the affair, Spain, 1T least, fn: the Pre-,
sent will continue to preserve her nett
tral position. and that Portugal's :
course will not induce her to enter
the war OF the side Of the AuStro
Germans. The governments action
was extremely popular and crowds
gathered in the streets today. cheering
gefore the government buildings.
The Portuguese congress on two
separate occasions has declared it To
be the duty of the government to de-
clare war on Germany whenever that
action seemed necessary.
The Official Gazette publishes the
decree under which German and Aus
trian merchant ships were seized yes
terday.
1t appears that the seizure was un-
der a law passed by parliament on
February T. The premier in an inter
view affirms that the seizure is not
an act of war, but simply measuT
in the public interests.
The Portuguese Minister in Berlin
has been instructed to explain to the
German government the significance
of the seizures, and give assurance
that the rights Of the owners will be
respected. Portuguese crews have been
placed on board the ships seized.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1916-02-25
LEADBEATER'S FAILURE
Firm Formally Adjudged Bankrupt
by U. S. District Court.

The wholesale drug firm of E. S
Leadbeater & Sons, inc, has been
formally adjudicated a bankrupt by
the United States Court for the East
ern District of Virginia.
The officers of the firm have been
notified to appear before Walter U i.
Varney, referee in bankruptcy, on
February 29th, when it is expected
that schedule of the assets and liza,
bilities will be presented. AS soon
thereafter as possible meeting of
the creditors of the firm will be held
in Mr.. Varney's office.
The retail end OF the business is
being continued under charge of
Carroll Pierce, temporary receiver.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1916-02-25

House which the President occupies
today was built with money loaned
to the Federal government ny the
Commonwealth OF Virginia when this
government was unable to Dorro"
money from individuals, when 1t was
small helpless and needy. All THESE
years have passed and that CLAIM re-
mains unpaid. The streets Whieh
were laid off in this capital city anG
in the original making of the capital,
when the lots were laid off, Virginia
loaned the money. The government
made an enormous profit out OF the
sale of the lots. Virginia today is
unpaid. But we care nothing ABOUT
this small matter OF. money. we never
asked to put this money back INTO
the treasury of Virginia. oh, no ;but
we said, put in where the people of
the nation might enjoy its use-in the
construction of an avenue from WASH
ineton to the tomb of the man whose
name this city bears, in order that
every American youth might travel to
Mount Vernon and there be inspired
by his visit"
The Virginia Representative said
when he talked of this subject he be-
came warmed up little and usually
found himself on the verge of launch
ing into a speech. In conclusion, he
said: 81 want to call attention to the
fact that Virginia has done some
thing for this government. Why, it
was only half dozen miles from the
aoueduct bridge in Virginia one Sun
day morning after services in Christ
church yard that Harry Lee, Wash
ington and others met, and that meet
ing shook the British throne and cs-
tablished this American republic"
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1916-02-25
WATER CONSUMERS MEET

The meeting of water consumers
held last night in the Office of Howard
w. Smith, attorney, was largely at
tended and number Of matters con-
nected with the hearing before the
state corporation commission in Rich.
mond on March 2Sth. when the rates
and service. of the Alexandria Water
Co. will be considered, were discus
sed. T. NJ. Jones presided at last
nights meeting.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1916-02-25
SENATE PASSES
"DRY' MEASURE
Prohibition Bill Receives
But Three Adverse
Votes Yesterday
BEAT POLL TAX BILL
Act introduced to Dust All Examin-
ers of Records in State-Fixing
Salaries of Such Officials

Richmond, Feb. 25-After consider
ing for more than week the Mapp
Prohibition bill, enacting laws by
which Virginia will be governed af-
ter November /. the Senate yestei-
day evening passed the bill by a vote
of 35 to 3, Senators Downing, Wen
denburg and Cannon voting adver-
sely and Senators Pitcher and Buch-
anan not voting. the latter because
of illness
The Conrad amendment, which pro-
vided that the Acknowledgement shall
be ex-of!lcio Prohibition Commissioner,
was debated through the day. The
debate was heated and there were fire.
! quent charges Of politics playing Il
part in the provisions of the bill. The
amendment was defeated va vote Of
% to Is.
BY vote of Al to Al the House re-
fused to repeal the statute making
unpaid poll taxes Il lien upon real
estate
When the bill was called from the
calendar it was passed by vote Of
81 to %.
Lindsay Gordon, of Louisa, moved
to reconsider. He directed attention
{, to the fact that tho bill would encoI-
rage men in evading payment of their
poll taxes. His motion was carried
by narrow margin. On roll call the
bill was then defeated.
Senator Goolrick, of Fredericks-
burg. wants to change the law re-
garding the appointment of examiners
of records They have in the past
been named by the Judges Of the cir
cult court. and except for few Is
olated cases it is alleged that these
officers have been more ornamental
than useful They have done nothing
drawn little pay, afforded no benefit
to the State. added nothing to the re-
; venues and have allowed tax dodgers
to flourish and prosper at the expense
of those who have paid their taxes,
whether willingly or unwillingly.
Senator Goolrick would have the
State Advisory Board on Taxation
name the officers, force them to give
bond to discharge their duties and
make them amenable to the Eoard for
their acts. place them under the cor
troll, direction and management Of
| that tribunal
And then along will come the pro-
. position of Senator West to make the
/ fees Of these officers, regardless Of
the amount of work they perform, not
exceeding $4,000 a year. So instead
Of an examiner getting down and hav-
ing the incentive Of personal profit
in his work and efforts he would have
! to work with the assurance that, how
ever much he would cover into the
treasury. he would not receive but the
sum of $4,000.
| The bill proposed by Senator Cool
rick is radical in some respects.
1t provides that the terms of the
examiners Of records heretofore ap-
pointed b ythe several circuit courts
of the Commonwealth shall expire
upon the 30th day of June, 1916, or as
soon thereafter as their successors
have been appointed and qualified.
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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1916-02-25
WILL CONSIDER WATER SUPPLY

A meeting of the residents of Po-
tomac, Del Ray, st. Elmo, Braddock
and Cottage Park, will be held to-
night in the Mt. Vernon School, Del
Ray, for the purpose of considering
the situation regarding the water sup
ply for these counties and also the
joining the Alexandria water con-
sumers in their fight against the Alex
andria Water Co.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1916-02-25
NOTICE

The members of Alexandria Cour-
Gil No. 5, Order Fraternal Americans
are requested to meet at their Han
Q.O.O.F. HalD Saturday afternoon
26th inst, at o'clock p. m. for the
purpose of attending the funeral OF
out late Brother John Thomas Suth-
ard. which will take place from his
late residence 429 Wilkes Street at :
O'Clock P. NJ.
BY order of the President.
JAMES. r. MANSFIELD Sec.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1916-02-25
MOUNT VERNON ESTATE
Representative Casey Thinks it Should
Be Owned by the Government

Declaring that the United States
has public parks all over the country
and that he knows of no better way
to demonstrate our love and respect
for George Washington than by ac-
curing his home and tomb on the
banks of the Potomac river opening
wide its gates for free entry for the
visitors from all nations, Representa-
tive John j. Casey of Pennsylvania
has introduced in the House a geso-
luton providing for commission to
determine the value Of the property.
with a view to its purchase by the
federal government.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1916-02-25

is so ManlIeStly iilCollslSLChl With-cA
nlicit assurances recently given us by
those powers with regard to their
treatment of merchant vessels on the
high seas that | must believe that
explanations will presently ensue
which will put a different aspect
upon it. We have had no reason to
question their good faith or their
fidelity to their promises in the past,
and |. for one, feel confident that we
shall have none III the future.
But, in any event, our duty is clear.
No nation, no group of nations, has
the right, while war is in pro-
gress, to alter or disregard the prin-
ciples which all nations have agreed
upon in mitigation of the horrors and
sufferers of war; and if the clear right
of American citizens should very un-
happily be abridged or denied by any
such action, we should it seems to
me, have, in honor, no choice as TO
what our own course should be.
For my own part, I cannot consent
to any abridgment Of the rights Of
American citizens in any respect.
The honor and self-respect Of the
nation is involved. We covet peace,
and shall preserve it at any cost but
the loss of honor. To forbid our peo-
Pile to exercise their rights for fear
we might be called upon to vindicate
them would be deep humiliation in
deed. 1t would be an implicit--all but
an eXplicit-acquiescence in the viola
tion Of the rights Of mankind every
where and of whatever nation or all
lcgiancc.
1t would be deliberate abdication
of our hitherto proud position as
spokesman, even amidst the tur-
moil of war, for the law and the right.
1t would make everything this gov
ernment has attempted and everything
that it has accomplished during this
terrible struggle of nations meaning
less and futile.
1t is important to reflect that if In
this instance we allowed expcdicncy
to take the place of principle, the
door would inevitably be opened to
still further concessions Once accept
a single abatement of right and many
other humiliations wq.id certainly fol-
low. and the whole fire fabric of In
ternational law might crumble under
our hands, piece by piece. What we are
contending for in this matter is of the
very essence Of the things that have
made America a sovereign nation. She
cannot yield them without conced-
ing her own impotency as a nation
and making virtual surrender of her
independent position among the ma
tions of the world.
| am speaking, my dear Senator, H.
deep solemnity, without heat, with
clear consciousness Of the high res
possibilities of my office, and as your
sincere and devoted friend. If we
should. unhappily, differ, we shall
differ as friends. but where issues so
momentous as these are involved we
must, just because we are friends.
speak our minds without reservation.
Faithfully yours,
WOODROW WILSON.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1916-02-25
miles in length between Brabant and

miles in length between Brabant and
Ornes.
The reviewer maintains that the
operations are NOT necessarily pre-
liminary to an attempt to besiegc
Verdun, but comprise an attack on
a wide part of the front of which
Ferdun forms part of the rear sup
port. The attacks, he declares, are
still held within the first line works.
while there are three other lines at
strategic intervals behind the first.
These lines are more Solidly con-
structed and are more elaborate in
their nature than the first lines, as
work on them could be done at lcis
ure without the workers being within
the range of the German fire.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1916-02-25

Alexandria Division No. /, Ancient
Order of Hibernians are preparing for
their annual celebration of St. Pat
rick's Day March 17th.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1916-02-25

The funeral of Miss Melissa NJ. Og-
den was held this afternoon from the
home of her sister, Mrs. John Beck
ham, 9l3 Prince street.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1916-02-25
LOCAL BREVITIES

The Reliance Fire Engine Co. will
give an oyster roast in their house
on Patrick street tonight at 8 o'clock.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1916-02-25

Oscar F. Carter, former resident
of Alexandria. and now living il
Charlottesville is visiting friends here
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1916-02-25

Superintendent Priestly, of Cations
vile, Nd, in charge of the fire de-
partment of Baltimore county. spent
yesterday here in working on the new
automobile fire engine which was dis
abled at the Roberts warehouse fire
on Tuesday night. He reports that the
engine is now in good condition.
A jury in the circuit court of Alex
andria county yesterday sustained
Police Justice Cloth in his fine OF
$50 imposed on Edward Duncan. sup
ervisor of Alexandria County, for an
assault made by Duncan on w. w.
Douglass, an attorney. in the Alexan-
dria county court house.
One of the best window displays
seen for some time is the display of
Ansco Cameras and supplies now
handled by S. F. Dyson e. Bro, who
are the agents. for this line in, Alex
andria This we'll known firm an
nounces the agency to begin with
March 1st., for the Butterick Patterns
A complete assortment will be car
ried in stock and this department
will be in charge of young lady
clerk.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1916-02-25
CARD OF THANKS.

| desire to express my appreciation
of the many kindly acts and words
of symapthy from friends and ac-
quaintances on the occasion of the
death of my aunt, Miss Annie Mans
field. They will ever be remembered
by the undersigned as we'll or by the
other members of the family.
Respectfully
THOMAS F. JACOBS
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1916-02-25

Oysters in All Styles at the Ram
mel Cafe.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1916-02-25

Oysters In All Styles At The Ram
mel Cafe. xah.x&szk
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1916-02-25

Partly overcast tonight and
satgfday; not much change In
temperature; lowest tempera-
tufe tonight about 80 degrees.
Strong northwest winds. I,
High tide 1927 a. m.
Sun rose 6:3S. Sun sets $50.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1916-11-15
"ANURlC"
The Latest Discovery in Medicine.
Why Suffer From Backache, Lunnbago, Rheumatism! !!

1t is now asserted with confidence
that these painful effects due TO uric
acid in tie s. stem are entirely eradi-
Gated. A remedy called "ANURIC",
has been discovered by DR.. Pierce in
his hospital practice, which he believes
is thirty-seven times more potent than
lithia, and is the cause of a drainage
outward Of the uric caid with which
1t comes in contact within the body.
1t will ward off backache, headache,
and the darting pains and aches Of
articular or muscular rheumatism-of
those diseases which are caused by
too much uric acid, such as gout, asth-
ma, seiatica, or sore. stiff. aehi.s
joints.
When the Kidneys are weak or dis
'ased, these natural filters do not
cleunse the blood sufficiently, and tha
body. There follow depression, aches
and pains, heaviness, drowiness, irri-
liability. "ANURIC" prolongs life be.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1916-11-15
my \ yuSRAy9 y 81! 4!!,! AND!
Jane Phelps
THE RIDE

''oh, yesi " he laughed, "many times.
But III be careful today
A Punctured Tire.
Just then that fateful sound which
denotes punetured tire greeted us. Mr..
Mayson jumped out of the ear, and then
said, rather ruefully;
This is rotten luckl not garage
within miles. and no one in sight Well
there's no help for It," and he took off
his coat and went to work.
Up to this time all admiration I might
have felt for this man had been held in
abeyance by my annoyance because of
his action in trying TO force an aequaint-
ance. But the calm business-lik way in
which he went about fixing the tire, his
utter absence Of affectation and lack
of complaint, compelled a certain hk-
ing. He was millionaire, so Clifford
had said, yet he went about the work
with less fuss and feathers than a clerk
would have done.
He worked for nearly an hour before
we were ready to start. Then it was
growing dusk, and although he begged
to extend the ride, I insisted upon being
taken back to the hotel.
l wondered as We went so smoothly
along what he would have said had we
not had puncture, Just as he began TO
talk in personal vein. 1t had been a
lucky accident, thought, as he reached
the hotel.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1916-11-15
CHATTER LyYXYI.


About 3 o'clock Mr.. Mayson came for
me. He had stunning roadster; it was
painted hight yellow with black trim
miHgs 1 felt terribly conspicuous as
he assisted me in, but soon forgot all
about it in my delight at the eese with
which rode-the daring swiftness of
his driving.
After we had left the city behind us
and were on less travelled road he
slowed up and said;
81 thought at first / would bring
closed car, but enjoy driving-espe-
cially driving you-and preferred to
have you 10 myself
l was almost too embarrassed to re
ply. If he had been a young man like
Leonard Brooke l should have laughed
away any inclination to become senti'
mental But he was quite old, about 35
l imagined, and was afraid TO do as
should have done with some one my own
age.
~ like an open car best" finally
stammered, 81 like the air-then YOU
drive so nicely l finished.
"I'm glad you are not afraid. The
swiftness with which / 60 has certain
fascination for me. 1 am afraid / have
very little respect for the speed laws, y
he laughed,
"Have You ever been arrested2' |
asked, to make talk.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1916-11-15
Party at Meswanders
Young People Of the Two
Communities Form Club
Capital Journal Special service)

Capital Journal Special Sevice)
Macleay, Nov. IA most enter
tanning time was had at the party held
at the Nicswandcr home last Saturday
evening when the young people of the
communities, Bethel and Macleay, form
ed a permanent organization for the
furthering of the social spirit between
the communities.
After a business meeting at which
Carl Miller was elected president, Alta
Matten vice president, Guy Young see
retary, Opal Garrett treasurer and
Emil Sondberg sergeant at arms, the
evening was spent in games and cha
rades, terminating with dainty refresh
ments.
A name has not been chosen as yet
for the organization but at the meet
ing to be held. at the Matten home in
Bethel Dec. name will be chosen.
At present there are thirty two mem
bers and more are expected to join as
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1916-11-15
A BUILDING BADLY NEEDED

Secretary Lea has made his budget showing what is
needed for the state fair for the ensuing two years
Among the items is for coliseum for which Sl25O00
is asked As to the amount necessary we do not pretend to
pass an opinion but that such building is badly needed
is undeniabe This shown at the horse show at the
last fair when the big tent hired for the OCCASION and
with seating capacity of 1000, was crowded to-
capacity an hour before the show began, and hundreds
were turned away each night from what proved to be
one of the most attractive features of remarkably at
tractive fair.
Not only were hundreds denied the pleasure of seeing
this but those who did so underwent extreme discomfort
for two hours OF more, owing to the seating arrange
ments which, while probably the best that could be had
under the circumstances were far from good.
Such building is needed in the Judging and display
of the livestock which perhaps the most important ex
hibt of the fair and in which more people are inter-
ested than in any other. Whatever building is agreed
upon, if any, it should be remembered that Oregon is
growing rapidly and will continue to grow, for many
years vet She does yet have onefth OF the popua
on she is destined to have within the next twenty or
thirty wears or onetenth of what she will sometime con-
tain and building that will answer all requirements OF
the next couple of decades at least should be built
Heretofore nearly all the building at the fair grounds
has been for immediate use with no thought OF the
future and the result is that building is hardly COM
peted before it is found inadequate for the purposes for
which it was intended If coliseum is to be built let 1t
be one big enough and substantial enough to answer all
purposes for generation.