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Norwich bulletin., 1916-01-25
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George cassibray. aged 1o5, died at his home at Mobile.
 The supreme court announced a re- cess from January S1 to February 21-
 Richardson, Alaska, 60 miles from Fairbanks. reported so degrees below zero.
 The White Star liner cynric, which left Liverpool on January II, arrived at New York.
 The total collections for duties at the New York Custom House for the week were s2,sse,ss2.93.
 The summer home of Miss Helen Lowell, the actress. at East Northport was destroyed by fire.
 Mrs. Mean Bear, said to be the oldest Ponca Indian. died at Ponca City, ok lahoma. aged 1O5 years.
 The chaInette plant of the American Sugar Refining company, closed several weeks, has resumed operations.
 Mrs. F. F. Feickert of PIainfieId was reelected president of the New Jer- sey Womens' Suffrage Association.
 A decree will be issued by the Aus trian Government extending the mili- tary age limit from 45 to 55 years.
 The collection of Indian relics of the late Prof. T. s. c. Loew, valued at $20o,0oo, has been given to San Fran cico.
 Pietro SaIlee, 22, a section hand, stepped in front of a swiftly moving train at Hawleyville and was cut to pieces.
 Owing to uncertainty regarding the movement of slides in Gaillard cut the Panama Canal is not ready to be re- opened.
 The submarine H-3, which ran aground on a mud flat at San Diego was pulled off by the mother ship Cheyenne. Bank drafts of an estimated value of $70,000 were taken from a mai pouch in a local railway station al Newton, Iowa
 The home of the Turn Verein, al Mount Vernon, N. Y, with its large a loss of $50,O00.
 Edward Dunn of New York com. mitted suicide at a sanitarium just outside Stamford by cutting the ar. teries in his wrists. Theodore Roosevelt in a letter re- | ceived by A. A. Kahn, of Minneapolis | aked that his name be not used in the Minnesota primaries.
 Michael J. Drummond of New York I ~ sNl---
Norwich bulletin., 1916-01-25

The collection of Indian relics of the late Prof. T. s. c. Loew, valued at S20o,0o0, has been given to San Fran cico.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-01-25

A decree will be issued by the Aus trian Government extending the mili- tary age limit from 45 to 55 years.
New Britain herald., 1916-08-16
CONN. DEVELOPS l5 NEW PLAGUE CASES
Trirty-four Victims Die in New
 York in 24 Hours.

Hartford, Aug 16.-There are now 315 cases of infant1le paralysis in the state, according to reports sub mitted by local health authorities to pr. John Black, secretary of the state board of health. East Haven, Orange, Ansonia and Greenwich each reported two new cases, today, and East Hamp- ton, Hamden, Bridgeport, Meriden Stamford, Wilmington and Avon re- ported one each, making a total of fifteen.
 The officers of the Connecticut Fair association, today. announced they would not follow the action of other fair managers and call off the fair at Charter Oak park, which Is scheduled to begin Labor Day. Children's Day will also be included in the program, was the conclusion reached after some discussion. It Is expected that a special meeting of the school board of the city, next week will decide definitely whether Hartford schools will reopen at the regular time.
 A tobacco worker, brought In from Windsor, Monday to the Hartford hospital, has been found suffering from paralyis. It YVES necessary to open a disused isolated house on the hospital grounds to care for the man,
New Britain herald., 1916-08-16

ing, especially that of the special fund, which shows a balance on hand May 12, 1916, of $S,923.20, which is quite beyond any anticipation on the part of those who were instrumental in having this special fund created
 The reports of the secretary ana the treasurer respectively, showed total membership on May 1, 1916. or 493, as compared with 290 for the corresponding date of the previous wear, and total receipts of $15, ,29S.30, expenditures of $2,5S2.6S, and a bal ance of $12,715.62.
 Secretary R. V, Magee of Water town reported that six new com panies were admitted to membership during the year, and one, the Silver Beach Hose company, of Silver Beach, dfsbanded, leaving the present com- pany membership 295. Claims were light the total drawn from the reg ular fund for benefits, including or phans, being s9,0S8, against $11, ,512.- 73 for the preceding twelve months Claims on the special fund amounted to s586 as against $345 in the pre- ceding year. Mention was also made
New Britain herald., 1916-08-16
City Hens

Womens $3,50 Gun metal and pat ent cloth top pumps, $1.98 DamonSs Shoe Shop.-adyt.
 New Britain Council, Royal Ar canum, met last evening and enjoyed a watermelon cut and an entertain ment
 A sneak thief operated successfully Eesterday afternoon in the store of Erickson & Carlson on Main streeet. when safe was footed and $25 was taken.
 Selected lot $50 mems madras shirts, fast color, for $1 at Wilson's. -adVt.
 Klett & Alling, acting for s. W. Goodwin, has brought suit for $50 against l.. C. Baker and property on Vance street has been attached bv Deputy Sheriff Marsh The writ is re- turnable in the city court on the first Tuesday in September
 Daly council, K of C., will hold it's annual election of officers on Tuesday night, September 5. This is the second election to be held since the three councils of the city amalgamated a year ago.
 Selected lot $1 caps now s5c at WIZ son s.-advt.
 M WinlHelman, an uncle of Con- stable Fred Wrinkle, died Monday in New York MT Wrinkle left yesterday to attend the funeral, which will be held today.
New Britain herald., 1916-08-16
Decrease in New York.

New York, Aug. 16.-A slight de- crease in deaths and new cases in the epidemic of infantile parlysis was not ed today in the health departments bulletin on the progress of the scourge. During the twenty four hours preceding 10 a. m, the plague killed 34 children in the five bor- oughs of New York city and 113 were stricken. This compares with yester- days figures of 39 deaths and 163 new cases. Since the inception of the disease in June, 1895 cases have been reported to the health department 1,497 of which proved fatal.
New Britain herald., 1916-08-16
No Special Steps in Britain.

London, Aug. 16, 4:15 D. m.-No special steps are considered by the British government to be necessary in connection with the epidemic of infan- tile paralysis of New York, accord ing to a statement made by Walter Hume Long, president of the local government board, in the house of commons today.
 MT. Long, who made his statement In reply to 8 question, said that the government was fully acquainted with the facts regarding the epidemic. The disease, he added, had been known here for a considerable period and the ordinary administration machinery for the protection of this country was adequate to deal with 1t.
New Britain herald., 1916-08-16

of the death in service of John A. Donnelly of Suffield.
 The Fire Chiefs club of Connecticut which held it's annual meeting in con- nection with the firemen's convention elected the following officers:
 PreSindent R. R. Fancher, New Ha- ven; vice presidents, D. w. Harford' South Norwalk, c. F.. Leonard, WllH- mantle; secretary, Charles \. Camer- on, West Haven; treasurer, S C. Snagg, Waterbury; chaplain, Rev. M J. Ryan, New Haven.
 Four new members were admitted today making eighteen during the year and total present membership or 12O.
New Britain herald., 1916-08-16
TATE FIREMEN
 IN THOMPSONVILLE
feaSur0r'S Report Shows Bal- anCe of $12,715.62 On Hand

|Thompsonville, Aug. 16.-With up- hrds of 20 delegates in attendance' |e thirty-third annual convention the Connecticut State Firemen's as- |c1ation opened a two days session Ire today. The business today in Fded presentation of reports and ection of officers.
 president Wade V. Webster of Will |nantic in his report said: '"The Eancial condition of the association
 the present time is very enoourag-
New Britain herald., 1916-08-16
AT TREATMENTS CONVENTION

Six local flremen will represent New Britain at the State Firemen's Asso- ctatlOn convention to be held at Thompsonville today and tomorrow
 The following men are to represent this city: Albert Hess will represent Engine Co. No. 1 Adolph Wagner No. 2, John Hennessy No. 3. Richard Hart nett No. 1, Ike Hills No. B. Adolph Sperl hook and ladder company No l.
New Britain herald., 1916-08-16
EXTRA SUGAR DIVIDEND.

New York. Aug. 16.-The Cuban American Sugar company directors today declared an extra dividend of ten per cent. in cash and forty per cent. in stock, on the common stock In addition to the regular quarterly dividend of two and half per cent, on that issue,
New Britain herald., 1916-08-16
R, R. SVTPTS. MEET

Memphis, Tenn, Aug. 16.-The A1nr erlcan Association of Railroad Super@ lntendents began it's annual meeting here today. The sessions will continue through Friday.
New Britain herald., 1916-08-16
Adult Dies In Stamford

Stamford, Aug. 16.-Frank Briggs, 32 years old, of New Canaan, died at the hospital here today of infantile paralysis. Briggs death is the first of an adult in this city from the dis ease.
New Britain herald., 1916-08-16

Promises were given in writing by the captains of the two vessels for them selves, the officers and the crews Ot the vessels that they would in no way violate American neutrality during their internment.
 Offence Is Serious.
 Tt seems to be indicated by the answer of the German naval admins tration that it does not appreciate fully the seriousness of the obligation assumed thus by their naval repre- sentatives on the two vessels in ques- ton to remain within the assigned limits with the minimum of trouble to the government of the country in which they are interned. They were considered as guests of the American government and not as prisoners of war, and as such guests permission was given them to leave the navy yard and to visit on leave any part of the United States"
New Britain herald., 1916-08-16

as the city isolation hospital would not accept him.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1916-12-01
Common Council.

AT a called meeting Of Commo!
Council held y, noon, December !
1916, there were present:
II. w. Smith. II. r. harkc, Jerome
Kaufman, II. K. Field, G. We Wa,
Ties, VIM. Desmond, N. }. LAWYER, &
s. Ballenger, j. w. Bales, Clerk pa
tenn. :.
An ordinance entitled an ordinance
directing and authorizing the Mayo
to execute Il quit claim deed TO lots
/, 9 in Block 4, in Section j, George
Washington Park was read three
times and passed. Ayes Q, Noes o;
An ordinance entitled M ordl'
nance directing and authorizing The
Mayor TO execute quit claim deed
to Lot G, in Block 4, Section !, George
Washington Park was read three
times and passed, Ayes .. Noes D.
Am ordinance authorizing ti'
Mayor TO execute certain quit CLAIM
deeds to Robert Elliott and Lawrence
Stab!cr was read three times and
passed Ayes 9. Noes o.
HOWARD w. SMITH, President
J. W. Bales, Clerk pro TEN.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1916-12-01
AUCTION SALE
SAMUEL H. LUNT, Auetioneer.
AUCTION SALE OF DESIRABLE
RESIDENCE PROPERTY. IN
ROSEMONT.

Pursuant to the terms Of a deed
of trust bearing date OH May ID,
1914, recorded among the land re-
cords Of Alexandria County, Virginia.
in Deed Book 143, page 1913, executed
by William H. Dawson and wife to
Gardner l.. Boothe, to secure to the
Rosemont Development Company
Incorporated, the payment of certain
notes therein set forth, default hav-
ing been made in the payment III
some of said notes, and ut the re-
quest and by the direction of the
holder Of said notes. the undersigned
Trustee will offer for sale ut public
auction, at the Royal Street entrance
to the Market Building in the
city of Alexandria, on Saturday,
December 9th, 1916, at y o'clock
noon, Lot numbered 10 in Block num-
bcred 10 on the plan of Section No.
3 of the subdivision Of Rosemont, ~
the same appears duly recorded
among the land records of Alexan-
dria County, Virginia, in Deed Book
No. IA, page 59I; the property be-
ne formerly located in Alexandria
County but now being located III
Alexandria City by legal extension
of the corporate limits of the SAID
city.
This property will be offered for
sale subject to the lien of first deed
Of trust. given to secure the sum OF
! three thousand dollars and interest.
Tnrros n rSalc. CASH. CONVEYANCE
! ing ut the cost Of the purchaser.
/ GARDNER J.. BOOTHE, Trustee.
! Nov. 81, t. d. 27S-l0t
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1916-12-01
OFFICIAL
BOARD of Aldermen

AT 4 called emeting Of the Board
Of Aldermen Of the city OF Alexan-
dria, Va, held December l, 1915
there were present:
T.. T. Marbury, esq, president, ana
Messrs. Robinson, Ballengcr, VIII
kins and Summers.
A report of the Committees on
Finance and General Laws ON peti-
ton Of ]. R. and II. p. Cation fol
emit claims to certain lots in George
Washington Park purchased before
the territory was annexed to the
citv of Alexandria. recommending
the passage of resolution submittcu
directing the Mayor to acknowledge
a proper deed with that object II
view, was read.
The resolution was adopted by 4
vote of ayes 5, noes none. rs wcrr
also ordinances directing the Mayer
to execute quit claim and deed to
lots / and in block a of section .
and lot 6, block 4. section ], OF
George Washington Park.
The board then adjourned.
r.. f. MARBURI, President:
Tcste: Luther Fl. Thompson, Clerk
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1916-12-01

out her best aspirations as nation.
We have not rs yet reached the hill
Of vision where we can see the orien-
tai as brother, but we will. Let us
thank God for the sheet let down be-
fore us and let us learn to call
nothing common or unclean.
Our country is a chance to learn
Humanitarianism Think Of the Wis
ion of the Crusader and then try to
think how far we have gone beyond
him in our feelings of humanity. We
have learned that our neighbor is
the Armenian who went down from
Jerusalem to Jericho who fell among
thieves and cut-throats. We have
tried to help the suffering in Belgium
and in Poland-wc have been permit
ted in these days to see the heart
of the Master who looked out upon
a world suffering because of its own
misdeeds. Let us thank God that we
ever had vision VI the Red Cross
set to relieve the suf'erings Of men
everywhere.
God, for the first time in history,
enabled US to dream dreams that
were ntopian and then He saw that
we actualiZed them.
"Thou too, sail ON, o ship. of Statcl
Sail on, 0 union, siren" and great!
Humanity with all its fears,
With all the hopes OF future years,
Is hanging breathless on thy fate"
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1916-12-01
THANKSGIVING SERMON
,,Nt.P a
- Continued from First Page)

to a civil war, that almost caused
the Ship of State to go to pieces on
the rocks. We see now, nearly all OF
as, that if it's issue had been different
we should be where Europe is, with
it's rivalries of States. Have we as
nation not been the peculiar object
of Gods care? Could We see the way?
Ought we not still to trust Him
more than our own devices? Let me
say to you in the last place that our
country is a gift of God, that carries
responsibility. There is no gift Of
Cod, without responsibility. The
chosen people seemed never to UNI
derstand their purpose under God
and they were displaced from their
pinnacle Of influence. God has given
us America and We ought to face our
responsibilities and thank Him for
them. The gift means "chance to
exercise self control"
There are some mighty problems
Of humanity that must be solved
but the chance for solution is given
for the first time. France had
dreams of liberty, equality and fra
ternity"--but the soil of the divine
right Of kings was poor place to
plant seed and she went into the
horrors Of her revolution. We set
tied problems of slavery and Union,
here, and all trace of bitterness has
gone. We are going to settle the
problem of Capital and Labor without
civil strife. We have Just settled the
problem Of divided allegiance to
country and we are Fastening to the
settlement of the Liquor" problem
in an orderly fashion. God gave the
chance and he ought to be thanked.
Our country means "a chance to
learn human brotherhood.
Men have been. fighting for the
rights of property through the cen
turtles with little thought Of human
rights. The world had gotten little
beyond serfdom till America led the
Way. But God enabled us here to
realize that he has "made of one
blood MI nations"
1t cannot be said that we have just
religion enough to hate We are
trying even now to think of Mexico,
not as an enemy but rather as q
great suffering people trying to work
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1916-12-01
THIS WOMAN SAYS
FRIENDS MARVEL Ar
WONDERFUL CHANGE:
Is 4 Walking Advertisement for
Dreco. for il Fixed up Her
Stomach Trouble, COnstipu-
ton and Liver Troubles
IN E';rn Ct,,I,

81 don't know how many of my
friends have asked me lately, What
on earth has come over you?' You
don't look like the same person we
knew few months ago. and ]
answer them with one word, "Drcco".
| am honestly living testimonial
for that medicine, and you are more
than welcome to print my case, for
| am greatful for it, thus spoke
Mrs. Fannie Stevens of GAP Florida
Ave, northwest, Washington, ID. C.
I lost my appetite altogether and
about eight years my digestion was
poor and was getting worse, until
| was taking medicine of some sort
all the time. Some days felt worse
than others, but didn't seem to get
any permanent relief. After a while
| lost my appetite all together, and
what food l forced down, seemed to
sour and form gas in my stomach
My liver was very sluggish, toe ]
suffered misery from sick head
ache.
"As time went on other compl-
cations set it. l grew weak and ner
vous and lost great deal of strength
and weight, and had dull languid
feeling all the time. My complexion
got sallow like l had no blood left
in me. Night time was hideous as i
just could not sleep to do any good,
and I'd often awaken with g sud
den start. was continually con-
stipatcd and had to take something
every night Of my life.
"About this time there was great
amount of talk going around about
the root and herb medicine Dreco,
so I decided to try it, and right then
l git. on the right road to health. I
took it regularly and faithfully and
in few daysI was enthusiastic over
it, for it certainly was making me
feel better. I have. now taken three
bottles ST Drcco, and my complexion
has cleared up, my color. appetite
and strength have returned to me.
l now sleep fine and my liver is act
ing, and am never bothered a day
with constipation. I Just feel full
of life and energy and I know Dreco
is the greatest medicine on earth. 1t
proved it in my case"
Dreco is now sold by Aliens Drug
Store in Alexandria.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1916-12-01

caused The death OF The husband OF
Mrs. jennie 4. Ely, and the Trav,
cIers Insurance Company Of Hart,
ford, Conn. must pay the widow
$7,70O.
Eby was Il druggist at New Cum
bcrland ana Harrisburg, Mrs. Ely
contcndcd that he died Of ccrcbra
hcmorrhagc caused by choking on
the bristlc of Il brush with which he
had been brushing his teeth. Physi,
clans who attended Ely bore ont The
widow; contention.
The insurance company based it
defense On the testimony OF Dr. vii,
liam S. Wadsworth, Coroncr's Ply,
siciar OF Philadelphia. He conducted
an autopsy and said death resulted
from natural causes. The case oc-
cupicl the better part Or three days
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1916-12-01
VIRGINIA NEWS
Paragraphs Picked Up Here and
There Throughout the State.

Paragraphs Picked Up Here and
There Throughout the State.
Upward of 1880 Thanksgiving
turkeys were shipped by Rocking
ham produce houses this week to
Northern cities, netting the farmers
in this end of the valley $4,000,
While only few thousand more tur--
keys were shipped last year, this
years shipment brought $4,000
more than the 1915 crop. These birds
sold on. an average of 25 cents a
pound and averaged about IL pounds
in weight.
Thomas Shono, IS years old, was
run over and killed on Main street
in Harrisonburg Wednesday by an
automobile. J. P. Layman, the driver
of the car, is under $1,000 bond Tor
a hearing Thursday. Layman mad
lust left warehouse with car he
had just bought. Shomo leaves se'
eral grown children.
A serious explosion occurred n
Mineral yesterday afternoon, while
N. T.. Durrett and George Ergen-
bright, youth Of sixteen years,
were recharging an acetylene plant
belonging to hardware concern.
From some unknown cause 1t >eN-
Moses with n terrific jar, seriously
injnring young Ergenbright.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1916-12-01
SAMUEL II. LUNT. Auctionecr.
AUCTION SALE OF DESIRABLE
RESIDENCE PROPERTY IN
ROSEMDNV.

Pursuant to the terms o. deed Of
trust bearing date on April -, 1911,
recorded among the land records OF
Alexandria County, Virginia, in Deed
Book Jap, page 524, executed by Will
liam II. Dawson and wife to Card
ncr l.. Roothe, to secure, to the Rose
mont Development Company, lncor-
porated, the payment of certain notes
therein set forth, default having been
made in the payment Of some Of sad
notes, and ut the request and by the
direction Of the holder of said notes,
the undersigned Trustee will offer
for sale at public auction. at the
ROYAL street entrance to the Market
Building in the city of Alexandria,
on Saturday, December 9th, 1916,
at 1890 O'Clock. Lot num-
bcred T, in Block numbered 10, on the
ulan of Section No. " Of the subdivi-
sion Of Roscmont, rs the same APP
pcars duly recorded among the land
.rccorJs III Alexandria County, Vir=
pinia. in Deed Book 1874, page sd;
the property being formerly located
in Alexandria County but now be-
ing located in Alexandria City by
legal extension Of the corporate
limits of the said City.
This property will be offered for
sale subject to the lien Of a first
decd of trust, given to secure the
sum Of thirty-tivc hundred dollars
ard interest.
TUrms of Sale: CASH. Conveyance
ing ut the cost Of the purchaser.
GARDNER l.. BOOTHE, Trustee
Nov. 81, t. d. 27S-l0t
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1916-12-01

JUST RECEIVED-1S. oil rain coats,
. $3.50; ~ canvas wool lined SD;
!; 10 black striped wool lined $3.75;
!: 8 English mole skin wool lined,
$3.50; 200 horse blankets Sl.OO to
$3.50; 25 wool and plush robes IS.
to $3.50; rubber boots 1925, S3.9o'
$500 to $500; 100 pairs canvas
leggins 40, 80 and S5c pair; speo.
cial for Friday and Saturday, 3Up
Yards floor cover oilcloth 2 yards
wide zoe square yard; 70 yards
Linolcum, yards wide 4Oc square
yard; 100 yards new stair carpet,
velvet Brussels, at SLIP yard; III
mating rugs, pink, blue or green
woven $500; rug, 12x11.3, $1,000;
] rug, velvet, 12x9 SlS.50; 3 rugs
Brussels 1910, $l6.50; s rugs y
x9. $3.50, $14.50 and $3.50; So
wards crcx carpet ! yard wide at
45c ward; 25 bed comforts cot size
Csc: 25 bed comforts Sd size $l.23;
25 bed comforts large double $l.75
81 gS. 1926 BERN1TETMER AM,
co. 200 King street.