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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1916-01-12

MONTAGUE'S CHANCES
Senator Martin and Others to See
President Tomorrow-Petition For
Tafc Sent Wilson.

!
Thomas S. Martin, Of Virginia, an
nounces that he will support Judge
Joseph J.. Kelley, of the Virginia
Court of Appeals, for the vacancy in
the United States Supreme Court
caused by the death Of Associate
Justice Lamar.
At the same time it developed that
six members of tn. Virginia delega-
ton in the House, four members OF
the Virginia Court of Appeals and
the three members of the Virginia
Corporation Commission would un-
ite in recommending Judge Kelley, to
the President. Senator Swanson also
will indorse him.
At least so members of the Vir-
ginia bar will come to Washington
on Thursday to press the candidacy
of Judge Kelley. They arranged an
appointment with the President for
noon.
That former Governor A. J. Mon
tague. of Virginia, would have op-
position for the position from his own
State was first announced on Satur-
dav night. when Senator Martin stat
cd that he had decided to support
another lawyer. This lawyers name
was not given out until yesterday,
when the Sep pator said:
af shall indorsc Judge Joseph l..
Kelley, of our Court Of Appeals, for
the Supreme Court vacancy, and
hope the President will give favorable
consideration to the claims Of this
very distinguished lawyer and jurist.
He is in every respect worthy to sit
in our highest court"
Later in the day it was learned that
Senator Swanson and Representatives
Saunders, Watson, Hay, Carlin. Flood
and Semp would join with Senator
Martin in urging the appointment OF
Judge Kelley.
Representatives Glass and Jones
and probably Representative Holland
will support Mr.. Montague.
Word has been received here that
Judges Keith. Cardwell, Harrison,
and Whittle, of the Virginia Court Of
Appeals, had united in asking for the
appointment of their colleague; also
that Commissioners PrentiSs, Rhea.
and Wingiield. of the Corporation
Commission, had recommended him.
Representative Flood made an APP
pointment for a delegation Of Vir-
ginia lawyers to call upon the PrcsI-
dent in behalf of Judge Kelley. THIS
delegation will be presented to the
Executive by the eight Firginians in
Congress.
Friends of Mr.. Montague have not
abandoned their efforts in his behalf
by reason of the division among
Virginans as to which Of the tw"
candidates is the better qualified for
the Supreme Court. Governor Stuart
and party Of prominent Virginia
| LAWYERS will see the President next
Monday to urge the appointment OF
the former Governor.
Judge Kelley, has long been prom
inent at the Virginia bar. He prae-
ticed law for long time at Bristol
and served on the Circuit Court for
several years. Later he was elected
to the Court Of Appeals. He has been
president of the Virginia Bar Assocla-
ton. The two judgeships are the only
political positions he has ever held.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1916-01-12
CHARTER ISSUED.
,PnEe

A charter was issued by the State
Corporation Commission yesterday
to the National Observation Co., Inc,
Rosslyn; maximum, $4,000; mini
mum. $1,000; par value, S1O0. Henry
Latterney. president; Bethesda, Nd;
David D. Caldwell, vice president,
Washington; Joseph Byrne, secretary,
Washington.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1916-01-12
BIC ARMY BILL
IN DANGER
WssA1
Effort is Being Made to
Find Middle Ground on
Defense
PROGRAM MAY BE CUT
Number of Super-Dreadnaughts Bone
of Contention-Hay National Guard
Bill Favored.

Washington, Jan. 12.-An effort is
being quietly made in the House to
find middle ground in the "nation-
al defense" legislation proposed by
the Wilson Administration, so that
the militarists and pacificists among
the Democrats can stand together,
Representative Foster, of Illinois, is
declared to be behind the compromise
movement. He has the support Of
Majority Leader Kitchin and some
of the friends of the Administrations
"better preparedness" program, who
realize that the proposed big army
bill is gravely meraced in the House.
The compromise movement is aim
ed mainly at the army bill. The
provision most seriously objected to
is the Garrison plan of raising a
continental army of 100000 men.
Only one or two members of the
House Military Affairs Committee,
an inquiry develops, favor this
scheme.
The bone of contention in the Naval
bill will be over the number of sup
er warships to be constructed. The
Daniels recommendations call for
four-two dreadnaughts and two bat
tie cruisers. The compromise move
ment proposes to cut this number to
three at least, and two, if possible.
Ample provision, it is stated, will be
made for, submarines and -aeroplanes
as we'll as for an increase in the
auxiliary feet. Outside of an effort
to reduce the number of supcr-wal'-
ships, it is not believed the ''compro
miscrs" will seek any other material
change in the Naval bill.
Friends of the Garrison army bill
admit, though not for quotation, that
the army plan cannot get through
the House. They declare sentiment is
so strong against Vne continental
army that it will not muster cor
poral's guard when a vote is reached.
Representative James Hay, of Vir-
ginia chairman of the House Military
Affairs Committee who introduced
the Garrison army plan measure in
the House had an hours conference
with President Wilson yesterday.
Mr.. Hay stated that he discussed
with the President method by which
some of the objects Of the Admins
tration's plan can be secured along
different lines than those proposed
by the War Department. He denied
the published statements that he told
the President the proposed contln-
entail army scheme had been dropped.
Mr.. Hay is strong advocate of
developing the National Guard. His
talk with the President was mainly
confined to his bill for Federal aid
to State troops. His Federal pay bill
would call for al appropriation of
SS.OOO,0OO the first year and a maxi
mum expenditure of $1S,000,000 or
s20,000,O00 when the National Gaurd
is increased to 100000 or 100000 men
The Garrison plan provides only ST.
100000 for the National Guard, which
is to be used in paying for equip
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1916-01-12
LOCAL BREVITIES

Mrs. Daisy Hurst has reported to
the police that large roam horse
either strayed or was stolen from a
pasture adjoining her home, two
miles south of Alexandria, in Fairfax
county, last Wednesday night
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1916-01-12

An oyster supper will be given to-
night in the Westminster Building
from 6 to o'clock under the direc-
ton of the Parents Teachers Associa-
ton. The proceeds will be added to
the fund for buying u piano for the
new Alexandria High School.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1916-01-12
SEVENTY PERSONS DIE IN FIRE

Berlin, Jan. II. via London, $40
p.m.-An ammunition depot in the
southern section of Lille, northern
France, has been blown up. An official
announcement says that seventy per-
sons were killed and forty injured.
Considerable damage to property was
done.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1916-01-12

The grand lodge of Masons of the
District of Columbia, has raised their
subscription to the masonic temple
to be erected in Alexandria to the
memory of George Washington from
$500 to $1,000.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1916-01-12

The directors of the First National
Bank met this morning and organized
by the election of Gardner L. Boothe,
president; NJ. B. Harlow, vice-presi-
dent. George E. Warfield, cashier; j,
johnson Green, assistant cashier.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1916-01-12

Norfolk Oysters at the Rammel
Cafe.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1916-01-12

Jonathan Matthews petitioned for
permission to convert frame struc-
I ture in alley bounded by King, Prince.
Lee and Union streets, which is now
half completed, into storage shed
for lumber.
Mr.. Rrockett said the street com.
nittec had refused a permit for the
The Lancaster news. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1905-current, 1916-12-05
NEWSPAPER ADVERTISING.

OF course this is free country
and merchants may or may not ad-
vertise. according as their fancy die
tates. but those who do may veil
consider the superiority of newspaper
advertising over all other methods.
The Owensboro (KyD Enquirer so
clearly states the advantages OF put
ting your goods before the people by
the newspaper route that we here
with quote what that paper has to
say on the subject:
I'VE find merchant here and
there who says he believes in adver-
tising, yet does not take newspaper
space. He is inclined to favor hand
bills or roadside signs.
THE latter are contrary to every
fundamental principle of modern
publicity is to appeal to intelligence
and logical sense. Reason why ad-
vertising is the keynote of every
convention of advertising experts.
Reason why advertising is impos-
sible in roadside publicity. The
swiftly going motorist can't read
letters less than two feet high. Was
even a pedestrian ever seen to stop
and consider billboard? On the
contrary he hates its intrusion on
the scenery and curses the man who
erected it,
advertising by handbills left at
the doors may have some value. 1t
may be useful to supplement the
work of the newspapers. But the
printer with his labor, ink and paper
to sell likes to see the money go
where it will do the most good. lie
would rather it went into the news
paper even if the job printing paid
him just as much money. for he
wants his customer to be satisfied
and to see results.
"The circular may or may not be
read Very frequently it is dumped
into the wastebasket or thrown awav
into the street gutter.
"The newspaper. on the othe,
hand, is read. and read thoroughly.
People allow time for it. take it nt
their leisure. sit down with the iden
OF going through il thoroughly;
hence everything that is worth read
ing is read, and the merchant talks
to great audience. 1t is by far the
ch eapest and most convincing form
Of publicity"
The Lancaster news. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1905-current, 1916-12-05
A THOUGHT FOR THE WEEK.
THE HIGH PRICE OF COTTON AND
ITS DANGER.

The high price of cotton is turn
ing money into the South this fall.
In those localities where a fair crop
ia being produced the money supply
i5 unprecedented. However, it will
be noted that along with the ad-
vancing price of cotton the price for
foodstuff, coal and clothing, shoes
and other commodities is keeping
step. The cotton farmer has more
money, but he is having to spend
more for the things he is buying.
The man who is going to profit
from the high price of cotton this
fall is the farmer. who has so man
aged his farm as to be independent
oe the merchant who sells Western
corn and hay and feed. The farmer
who is not called upon to pay high
prices for his supplies is the man who
will save money this year.
A lesson should be learned from
his very situation. This wise farmer
is not going to neglect or abandon
his corn and wheat fields to produce
cotton next year entirely.-Spartan-
burg Herald.
The Lancaster news. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1905-current, 1916-12-05
Decrease i'm Fire Losses.

The mutual insurance companies OF
the State nave a good showing &c
make of business for the past year
and it does us good to see it. The
most gratifying item in the report is
in the decrease in the fire losses. II
does seem the more we throw the
responsibility for the fire losses on
the people who insure. the less loss
we have to record. People are more
careful, and we have certainly profit
ed greatly by reason OF the with
drawal of the big insurance compan-
les in the past year. We have learn
ad a lot of good lessons. We really
hate to see the school closed just as
IL is getting to do such good work
Florence Times.
The Lancaster news. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1905-current, 1916-12-05
Real Prosperity.

The prosperity of a town is not
guarded by the wealth of its inhabi.
tants, but by the uniformity with
which they pull together when any
important undertaking is to be ac-
complished. A man with n thousand
dollars at his command and a love
for his town in his heart can do moro
for the upbuilding of it than the
millionaire who locks up his capital
ard snaps his fingers at home pro
Ledger.
The Lancaster news. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1905-current, 1916-12-05
COMMUNITY OBLIGATIONS.

Did you ever stop to consider that
the very fact of your being citizen
places upon you certain responsible
ties from which you cannot in fair
ness escape?
Did you ever reflect that you owe
something to the town. county and
State?
wards their civic duties leads us 10
believe that they are careless and
thoughless of. if not actually indif-
ferent to. the demands of life. Some
there are who feel that the COM
munity is due some measure of their
efforts and who therefore give freely
o. their time and talents. Very Of
ten we feel that the burden rests too
heavily upon these loyal souls, few
in number but faithful and loyal TO
every trust. Why cannot others
share. and thus tighten. the burden?
One cannot live in community
without seeing it's needs and its op-
portunities and progressive men and
women are glad to seize upon every
project which promises good to
themselves and to their neighbors.
Do we all give the welcoming hand
to newcomers? Do we make them
feel as lone of u.s. by enlisting their
interest in our affairs, by showing
we are interested in their welfare?
Every man and woman among us
can find some specific work which
each individual can do better than
another Let's all find our work,
then, and do it cheerfully. finding
pleasure in the performance OF our
several duties. For it is a pleasure
to find our little part and play it
we'll. Any public service calls for
perseverance, tact and unselfshness.
II imposes many responsibilities, it
does not offer large rewards. But
IL to feel that you are living for
others and helping them to live more
useful and more contented lives, IL
to see that even lone of the least OF
these" is the better for your altru-
ism and your interest in the common
good. if such things seem worthy OF
your care. then you who have strven
to achieve them have not labored in
vain.
The Lancaster news. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1905-current, 1916-12-05
School Improvement.

Many of the schools OF the county
are having their grounds improved
and made attractive by the people
of those communities meeting from
time to time and putting in a days
work. Shrubbery and trees are be-
ing planted and athletic grounds put
in condition. There is nothing that
shows what a community has in 10
better than the condition of the
school house and grounds. The
school house should be the best
house in any community. The chill
dren spend a large part of their time
in the school room and when that is
made attractive the children will
take a greater interest in the schooi
and get better results from their
News.
The Lancaster news. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1905-current, 1916-12-05
Big Medical Meeting.

Prominent medical men from
York, Chester, Cherokee. Lancaster
and CASTOR counties will gather here
OF Friday, December s, for the meet
ing of the York County Medical as
ISOLATION Invitations have been
sent to all the physicians in the
counties mentioned and scores have
indicated their intention of attend
ing the meeting. News.
The Lancaster news. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1905-current, 1916-12-05
Whiskors and corsets.

Patience--I see that the first baby
born In Lorraine. o.. will receive from
merchants Of the town gifts including
theater pass for life and corssts or
barber service for life, an the case may
be.
Patrics-n would be awful II the
baby should cling 70 the corssts and
decide to let the whiskers grow.
The Lancaster news. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1905-current, 1916-12-05

The secretary OF certain county
-'air in Michigan so we'll defines the
scope of the ideal county fair that
we herewith quote his conception OF
Mt:
"The best fair is the one which
sbrings together the most comprehen-
"sive exhibit of the territory's re-
rsources; the one that inspires the
whole population to greater and
more intelligent effort: the one that
induces the most hearty cooperation
between it's people and all sur
grounding country; the one that
shows the visitors the most OF the
Ehings that save labor and promote
human efficiency; the one that pro-
vides the best social features so that
those who attend the fair enter into
the amusements, laugh heartily and
return to their work refreshed and
encouraged"
The Lancaster news. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1905-current, 1916-12-05
NOminateS BRYAN.

We nominate William j. Bryan to
take the place of Charles f. Hughes
as a member of the supreme court OF
the United States. We believe that
there is no man in America who
would make better Judge. and
whose decisions would be more II.
accord with justice and right-Pee
Dee Advocate.
The Lancaster news. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1905-current, 1916-12-05
Spartanburg's New Hostelry.

Spartanburg is to have magnifi-
cent new hotel, the Cleveland. which
is nearing completion. 1t occupies
the site of the Spartan Inn. burned
some years ago. 1t will be credit
to the entire State.-Columbia Re-
cord.
The Lancaster news. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1905-current, 1916-12-05
Prizes at State Fair.

1t sometimes happens that some
other fair in State may be as big
as the State fair. Still there is a dis
tinction about taking prize at 1.-The
State fair" that counts for some
thing, and the breeders and farmers
will do well to keep this in mind
Progressive Farmer
The Lancaster news. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1905-current, 1916-12-05

Lancaster could make good use of
-the services of a visiting nurse. One
conscientious woman, employed for
all Of her time. would visit the homes
of the community and improve health
conditions in those homes. Other
towns. having tried the proposition,
are delighted with the results. just
las Lancaster would be, if we would
-oniy give it trial.
The Lancaster news. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1905-current, 1916-12-05
DISTINGUISH BETWEEN THRIFT
AND MISERLINESS.

OF course, when We warn our good
friends of the folly of spending
money unthoughedly this year, we
don't mean that they should go to
the other extreme and become mis-
ers. An old story says that on one
occasion John Wesley was preaching
to a crowd and had among his hear
ers thrifty and hard-working but
close-fsted steward.
II say. make all you can" said
Wesley. make every penny you can
honestly"
And the thrifty steward uttered an
enthusiastic "Amen!"
I'm the second place" said Wesley,
7 say save all you can-every penny
you can"
| This was even more to the stew
ards liking. "Amen!" he roared.
"And in the third place." said
Wesley, 81 say. give all you can.
Give all you can to every worthy
cause"
But this time there was no
| amen from tne steward. Inere
now. There now!" he muttered to
himself, but loud enough for his
friends beside him to hear. Hes
gone and spoilt it all!'
When we insist time after time on
the Importance of economy, we are
sometimes afraid we shall encourage
some such modern steward in out
right stinginess. We should like to
make it plain therefore that we have
as little use for tightwad as a
spendthrift-and maybe a little lit
tier. But there's no sense in being
either spendthrift or tightwad
Simply be thrifty.-Progressiv Far
mer.
A THOUGHT FOR THE WEEK.
The best things are ahead OF us.
not behind us. Only an ATHEIST can
logically be a pessimist The move
ment OF humanity under the rule OF
an all-wise, all-gracious, almighty
God. is forward, not backwards
Bishop o. F. Fitzgerald.
The Lancaster news. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1905-current, 1916-12-05
In Need OF Help.

The State is to be asked to do
more for its militia, and it ought to
do it. It's little enough that has been
done in the way Of providing for this
branch Of the government in the past
and even a little would count
Florence Times.
The Lancaster news. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1905-current, 1916-12-05
In Theaa navs

|ife-You say you saw Mas Pick.
ering walking on the avenue. What
did she have ont
Husband-I can't recall.
Wife-Well. she must have had on
something.
Husband-Quite possible. my dear
probably overlooked it.--Life.
The Lancaster news. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1905-current, 1916-12-05
'Twould BE Like Them.

Now that Mr.. Bryan has become a
moral uplifter. we are afraid certain
persons in this country may become
immortal just from spite.-News and
Courier.
The Lancaster news. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1905-current, 1916-12-05

We need hospital and we need a
public library but while we await
these two needed institutions. we
might at least keep up other build
lngs in our midst, the court house
Tor example
The Lancaster news. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1905-current, 1916-12-05

The Civic League is composed OF
women who have at heart the wet
fare OF Lancaster. If you do not
belong to this splendid organization
why not join? The League meets
tomorrow and that would be an op-
perfume time to join.
The Lancaster news. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1905-current, 1916-12-05

We should be SO proud Of our
paved sidewalks as always to keep
ther' swept free from trash.
The Lancaster news. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1905-current, 1916-12-05

"Alcohol may be a good substitute
Tor gasoline, but too many people try
ro mix them" says the Wall Street
Journal. And the mixture has been
the cause of many an automobile ac-
Cident
The Lancaster news. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1905-current, 1916-12-05

Lancaster county is making pro-
gress along the line of good roads
and the work already accomplished
is contributing largely to the up
euilding OF the county.
The Lancaster news. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1905-current, 1916-12-05
Nothing to Fear.

II Mr.. Wilson is as successful in
keeping us out of war as he was in
keeping Hughes out of the White
House the country has nothing to
fear.-Dillon Herald.
The Lancaster news. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1905-current, 1916-12-05

Don't let little Willie's unaccus-
toned goodness fool you. Remem-
Der it is only twenty days until
christmas.
The Lancaster news. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1905-current, 1916-12-05

While we are doing our Christmas s
shopping, which we should do as
early as possible. let's remember our
less fortunate neighbors and pur-
chase something to make them hap,
py.
The Lancaster news. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1905-current, 1916-12-05

We agree with The Charlotte OBJ
server that Eggs have not tasted
just right since the recent disclos-
ures. anyway"
The Lancaster news. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1905-current, 1916-12-05

We need more small enterprises
for Lancaster A larger weekly pay
n>oll would vastly increase the pros
-Perity OF the town and county.
The Lancaster news. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1905-current, 1916-12-05

However, one good thing is that
congress will have several months tn
practice good behavior before that
lady member arrives" says The
State.
The Lancaster news. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1905-current, 1916-12-05
A Close Shave.

Thanksgiving day was so close. to
December this year that somehow the
feeling persists that we came very
near not having it at all-The State.
The Lancaster news. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1905-current, 1916-12-05

1t is our ambition for Lancaster
to have every good thing that comes
TO other towns.
The Lancaster news. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1905-current, 1916-12-05
Piles Cured In 6 to II Days

Your druggist will refund money II PAZo
OINTMENT falls TO cure any case of Itching,
Blind, Bleeding or pTot'udrg Piles in 6to days.
The first apDiISst.ou rir"s Ease and Rest. So.
The Lancaster news. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1905-current, 1916-12-05
R From Other Papers |
Above All Things.

Be gentleman il you can. but
don't be grouch.-Greer Observer.
The Lancaster news. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1905-current, 1916-12-05
TUESDAY. DEC. ). 1916.

Why can't Lancaster have a COM
munity Christmas tree this year?