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The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-02-04
ECLIPSE WAS HARDLY
UP TO ADVERTISEMENT

The eclipse of the sun was observed
by many yesterday morning. Between
10 and II o'clock the moon passed
between the earth and the sun. caus-
ing a slight faintness IN the sunlight.
However. this unusual happening Gre
ated little stir here, as Richmond
proved to be too far away to obtain .
better observation. 1t is said that voy-
ayers in the middle of the ocean were
able to observe total eclipse Locally,
II proved to be another instance Of
much ado about nothing
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-02-04
bE GOT CAR TICKETS
AND SAFETY PINS
but Bold Burglar Left Ladder.
Probably Borrowed, and His
Footprints In the Snow.

a sixteen-foot ladder and footprints
II the snow were the only clues left
~ q second-story burglar who visited
lie home of w. r. Clayton. insurance
collector, 704 West Marshall street,
Wednesday night.
Yesterday, Detective Gordon Smith
kot to work on the case and ascertain
III that the thief placed the ladder up
krainst the rear OF the house and then
kounting ID widow on the second
Nor succeeded In pilfering a pocket
eeok. which lay on sewing machine
lear the window. This was done while
he family was in the front part OF
He house.
The ladder was still leaning against
ne house, Just as the burglar left Ii.
Ehen Mrs. Clayton looked out ~ The
Window yesterday morning in an eff
|nrt to md a trace of him.
| she told Detective Smith that the
|urse contained only a few street car
ickets and some safety pins.
The detective took measurement Of
~ footprints u the snow with view
comparing them with those OF the
Sfef II he is ever caught. There was
6thjng to Indicate from whence the
ddtr came. The robbery. was one Of
~ Queerest that has come to the
.<ntion Of the police In some time. !.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-02-04
POLICE BOARD SAYS
NO INVESTIGATION

The Police Board Wednesday night.
after talking the matter over for a
few minutes. figured that there was
ing the detective department when
the board itself would within few
months. be out OF commission.
Commissioners Gordon and Royal.
with Mayor Ainsiie, said the board
felt II would be better to await the
reorganization OF the Police Depart
ment, and at that time. with the
twenty five additional men. Il number
of improvements might be suggssted
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-02-04
TRANSMISSION FAILED
TO SAVE FATHERS LIFE

Though somewhat weakened by siv-
ing UP quantity OF blood In an effort
to save the life OF his father. Edward
w Wright Sill North Twenty fifth
Street, who died at st. Eliza BETH 8
Hospital Wednesday night, Lewis
Wright. about twenty-one years old,
is reported To be recovering and wlll
soon be fully himself again.
The surgeons deemed the trans
fusion operation necessary after Mr..
Wright suffered hemorrhages, thought
to have been caused by the bursting
of an ulcer in his stomach.
Mr.. Wright Was forty Eight years
oh and was especially prominent in
fraternal circles. He was foreman
for the Miller Manufacturing Com
pany. Besides a widow and son and
daughter. he leaves four brothers. The
funeral will he held this afternoon at
3 o'clock from Third Christian Church.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-02-04
JTTNEY AND AUTO TRUCK
COLIIDE-MAN HURT

J. S. Blount. of 10 North Meadow
Street, was hurt and a woman whose
name was not ascertained, was badly
frightened and shaken up when iit-
ney, in which there were passengers,
was struck by an auto truck at Bel
videre and Grace Streets yesterday
morning. The jtney. which was being
driven by r. T. Hedgepeth, of All
West Marshall Street, lost one of its
wheels in the collision The truck
belonged 10 w. Fred Richardson Bel
videre and Main Streets. and was in
charge of j. r.. Redman. 205 West
Cary Street. As well as the police
could ascertain, the accident was un-
avoidable. No arrests were made.
Blount's injuries were reported as not
being particularly serious. He vas re-
moved to his home from the scene of
the accident
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-02-04
DUPONT GUARD RELEASED
ON NONSUPPORT CHARGE

After w y. Childress, DUPONT
guard. had been brought back TO
Richmond Yesterday to face charge
of norsupport, his wife agreed to drop
the charges. the police said, when he
promised 10 be ns,re careful here
after in contributing TO her mainte-
nance. Mrs Childress resides at b76
North Twentyeighth Street. The ar
rant on which her husband was ar
rested was sworn out last June be-
fore Magistrate James Connolly,
Childress was brought back here in
the custody of Detective Sergeant
Charles Atkinson.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-02-04
MOTHER OF TWENTY.ONE
INQUIRIES OF PENSION

Mrs. Mat Snead. of New Glasgow.
Amherst County, is. the mother of
twenty-one children. whose ages range
from twenty-seven years to eleven
months. She has written Governor
Stuart. making inquiries as TO
the possibilities of securing
pension to be used In assisting to sup
port the large family. In the petition
was a list OF the various children of
the writer. Twelve sons and nine
daughters. all living, constitute the
family.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-02-04
REQUISITION Is ISSUED
FOR RETURN OF JOHN BYRD

Governor Stuart yesterday after
noon issued requisition on the Cover
nor of West Virginia for the return
To this state of John Byrd allies John
Bill Golfer who lis wanted in Clifton
Forge on a charge OF larceny. Oofer
is in jail In Huntington, W. Va.
The indictment against Golfer
charges that this is second offense:
setting forth that he has already
served one term for larceny.
City Sergeant w. T. Hornbarger, of
Clifton Forge, left yesterday for his
prisoner.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-02-04
Shot Four with silent Pistol.

Albany, N. X. Feb. s.---Haroid l.
Severy. Albany silent gunman. likely
will be sent to .Matteawan. He Is
the young man who. last Friday, shot
four persons here with a target pistol
hidden In his sleeve and muffled with
q Maxim silencer, One of his victims
died, He Ia held on technical charge
OF assault, District Attorney Alex
ander believes Severy to be demented.
Three. ailienists win examine him
within few DAYS.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-02-04
FAITHFUL. COLORED
WORKER Is DEAD

William Jones, a faithful colored
employee of Valentines Meat Juice
Company, who had been with the COM
pany for nearly twenty-five years. died
Mt the Memorial Hospital on Tuesday,
February /. the sterling qualities Of
the man. his honesty, fidelity, kindli-
ness and old-time courtesy won for
him the esteem and regard of all who
knew him. white or coiored.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-02-04

colored driver of an auto truck, was
fined $40 In Police Court yesterday,
He was arrested by Patrolmen pu-
buQue and Mitchell soon after he had
knocked down lantern In the safety
zone at Eight and Broad Streets. Du-
buaue described the negro in court
as zone OF those smart alecks from
the North"
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-02-04
1,,,eSterf,eld Chanter.

Chesterfield Chapter. u. y. c., will
meet this afternoon at O'Clock at
the residence of Mrs. Shepherd, at.
Chester. Members from Richmond
will leave on the l O'Clock car.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-02-04
Engagement Announced

Rev. and Mrs. b. @. Pease announce
the engagement of their daughter.
Grace Bryan. to Mr.. II. Allen Mer-
chant, the marriage to take place at
their home, 2703 East Franklin Street.
on Wednesday, February is.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-02-04

Mrs Sally Taylor, OF 2l6 South Lin
den Street, was fined $40 in Police
Court yesterday and required to fur
nish 5000 security for twelve months
for conducting a disorderly house at
that number. She was arrested by
Patrolmen Smith and Galbranth, OF
the purity squad.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1916-10-07

After working two years on d.
automobile of his own invention
which would burn kerosine oil IN.
stead of gasoline Wilbur Willetts, OF
Broad Creek, near Whitesvlile, Dell
saw his pet go up in smoke hardiy
five minutes after he had demon
strated to himself that the invention
was a success. Willetts. with only
his own workshop, managed TO turn
t,ut very creditable looking auto
mobile, the principal part OF which
gas it's ability to run lou miles on
/ about 10 cents worth OF keroslne OIL.
Willetts got the machine out and had
.un about five miles from home when
/ !, sudden blaze jumped up and in a
moment his machine was on fire. lie
leclares that he has discovered the
/ light thing and that he will build
+ another machine at once.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1916-10-07

Mars Hill before the high court OF
Athens. We hear no more OF Dionys
sius. His subsequent career may
have been that Of silent witness Tor
the truth
Not so, however, with Judge Barley.
Like all genuine converts to Chris
tianity, he wants others to enjoy what
he. enjoys, and last night he and Hon
James R. Cation, one Of the most
prominent baristers Of Alexandra,
delivered addresses at the dedication
of the tabernacle. in Charlottesville,
where Rev. Gypsy Smith,Jr., will
|inaugura;e :, gospel campaign next
week.
Mr.. Cation has since his boyhoed
been member of church. In his
early manhood, when the a committee
of the Young Mems Christian Asso-
citation held street corner meetings in
Alexandria, he often delivered address
ses. While Judge Barley has but re
Gently become a soldier of the cross,
he is. at work in earnest.
Some people in Alexandria are an
xious to visit Charlottesville while
the services are being held in that
place. Many railroad men became In
terested in the services while Rev.
MIR. Snith,Jr., was here. This class
have offered to operate a special
train without pay to accommodate
Alexandrians, and the railroad com.
pany has, il is said, offered to tende,
the train provided the fuel bill ant
some minor expenses are met. This
matter of expense is trivial and tht
contract should be closed at once.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1916-10-07
WHAT. sTRAWss INDICATE

|; !, The. exploit Of a. wouaaed Canadian
hufSyafe, who leaped from his trench
killed and wounded many Germans
end compelled 81 others to surrender
is described in a dispatch recelvet
from the Canadian headquarters IL
France. The communication states
that the bravery of the unnamed pr
vate made it possible for his battalion
to capture $50 yards of trench at
critical moment in the general attack
Since their, offensive began, the dis
patch says, the Canadians have wrest
ed nearly three square miles of ter
ritory from the Germans.
The above news item is significant
but it is in no wise reflection upon
the courage of the Germans. ut it is
q plain indication that many Teuton:
are tired of playing a losing game
hence they are ready to surrender. II
is not to be supposed that sixty-twc
men would have allowed one man to
take them prisoners had Barkis net
been willing.
The Gazette has during the past
few days been compelled to curtail
much of the war news in order tt
meet local requirements. We have
however, no intention of cutting out
our abridged accounts of war happen
ings, Notwithstanding
An Alexandrian, now in the sere
and yellow leaf, who has been re-
gular reader of the Gazette for over
half a. century, informed us today
that he enjoys the this papers re-
sumo of the war news more than the
elongated accounts in other papers.
The Gazette was entering this old
readers house when he was in his
swaddling clothes. 1t was a welcome
visitor long before he was born or a
century or more ago. We do not hest
tate to mention the name Of old friend
Rozier Cats, whose father conducted
Drovers' Rest in West End, now
Duke street extended, long before
Alexandria recruits were being re-
ce;ved for the Mexican war. Members
G fthe family when they reached their
majority and established homes fol
themselves looked upon housekeeping
without the Gazette as Hamlet minu:
Hamlet. !;
We are especially enthused when
we hear from old readers of the Ga.
zette, and We are only too glad &c
meet their wishes, so far as possible,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1916-10-07
iALEXANDRIANS AT CHARIOT.
TESYILLE.

At the beginning of the Gypsy
Smith campaign in Alexandria the
vast audience in the gospel tent on
upper King street We're greatly en-
Unused one night when Judge Louie c..
Barley, of the Corporation Court,
went upon the rostrum and made the
public declaration Of his interest in
Jesus Christ. The audience cheered
heartily, and doubtless the example
of such prominent citizen as Judge
Barfay added greatly to the success OF
che revival. i The Gazette in, referring
20 isis interesting incident compared
him 10 Dionysius, the Areopagite,
Nho was one Of the converts when the
tArcsss Paul delivered an address on
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1916-10-07
PROGRESS OF THE WAR
France Defiant When Peace Over.
lures Are Suggested

lures Are Suggested
A dispatch from The Hague, says
the Dutch government only two
months ago sounded the European
belligerents on the prospects of peace
Every belligerent, except France
expressed a willingness to enter ar
informal discussion. Frances reply
was such fiery refusal that one per-
son who learned its contents described
it as "almost an ultimatum.
Dutch officials not, only have not re-
sumed their attempt at peace nego
tiations, but they are now convinced
that the end of the war is long wa!
loft.
The one positive indication tina
peace is impossible at present is .th'
wide difference of opinion between
each of the opposing sides regarding
the situation in the ranks. of th'
other. During the past few days
fhave been in Copenhagen. Berlin, TIL
Hague, and Rotterdam. The first i'm
preston obtained by traveller is tn
wide chasm between the contendln!
parties.
Y Copenhagen, which is tremendous.
EaRti- German believes that Germany
iabout to fall to pieces. There are re
[ sorts of unrest, starvation, depres
sion, and lack of soldiers in, Germany
The people of Copenhagen and ais
residents of The Hague, believe tn
allied offensive on the Somme, II
Russia and Galicia and Hungary ]
having great success.
Italian troops have taken the often
sive in the Balkans in conjunction
with the British, French and Serb
and are attacking in the region o
Butkovo, east Of the Yardar. On tn
allied left wing, the Serbs have pushe
their advance guards forward int
Belavoda valley. French troops nav
occupied German positions. The Bull
CARS directed strong counter-attack
against the British force that occupie
Neyolen but were repulsed.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1916-10-07

q beautiful picture! The woman who
had sung for thousands; and; thousands
,ea;oyng the Word: Of God. Someone
approached her, and asked, 3Why did
tysa give up the stageswhen you were
enjoying such wonderful triumpns p
Jenny Lind raised her. expressive eyes
and looked toward the beautiful sun
set where the glory of GOO was mani:
tested, and replied: Because it made
me think less of that (pointingy to the
sunset) and nothing of this (pointina
to the Word of Cod
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1916-10-07
ADVERTISING RATES.

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vertisements.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1916-10-07
Chronic Dysentery.

can old gentleman of this town
who was almost at the point, OF death
with chronic dysentery, some tune ago
and had given up all hope Of recovery
was induced to try Chamberlaln's
Collie, Cholera ,andnDiarrho medy'
One dose stopped the discharge, and
after taking few more doses ne was
completely cured" writes j. L. Baer,
West Manchester, Pa. MANY resi-
dents of Baer's Station can testify to
The truth of the above and were aware
If the old gentleman's condition. "
.Obtainable everywhere.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1916-10-07
Hard and soft shell crabs on sale
It the Ranlmel Hotel Gaze.
LEGAL NOTICES
IN VACATION.


In the Circuit Court of the City Of
Alexandria, Virginia.
Howard w. Barker, VS.. Moran h.
Barker, In Chancery.
Upon the application of the Com,
plainant stating specifically the last
Known. place Of abode of the defen-
dant the Clerk doth on the 9Th day
Of October, 1915, enter the following
order of publication.
The object of this suit is to Obtain
for the Complainant, Howard W.
Barker. a divorce mensa ct thofo
from the defendant, Norah Il. Barker
on the GROUND of desertion.
An affidavit having been made anu
fled that the defendant, Moran n.
Barker. is not resident Of the State
Of Virginia, and the Sergeant having
made a return upon the original pro
cess issued herein that the defer
dant is a nonresident of his baillWicK
and application having been made IN
writing to the Clerk of this Court
for an order of publication against
the said defendant to appear and ans
wer a bill in Chancery fled by
the complainant against the defendant
IS above stated, tits ordered that she
do appear within fifteen days after
dre publication of said order OF pub
iication and do what is necessary 70
protect her interest in this suit.
And it is further ordered that a
copy of said order of publication be
published once week for four sue
cessive weeks in the Alexandria Ga
zette, newspaper published in Alex
andria, Virginia, and that copy De
posted at the front door of the Court
house of this city on or before the
next succeeding rule day after this
order is entered and copy of said
order of publication shall be mailed
by the Clerk of this Court addressed
to the said nonresident at 210S 0
Street, Northwest, Washington, D..
c.. her last known place of ABODE.
Daniel Thaw Wright
T. Morris Wampler,
ATTORNEYS for Complainant.
A Copy tTeste:
NEWELL s. GEEEzNAWAY, Clerk.
! By G. Dufeys D. C.
III n
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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1916-10-07
CLASSIFIED ADS

.STOLEN-From my ar Friday rlGh',
new Sterling tire 3GN3 IL. Ma'rc
been used. Reward of S5.0 90 for
apprehension of thief and rs5u'n
of the tire. T. C. Howard. 81
King street.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1916-10-07
Get Rid of That Miserable Feeling

There are few diseases that make
one feel more miserable than a DIS
ordered stomach. Mrs. a. Wlngale,
Gorham, n. Y, writes: u began using
Chamberlain's Tablets about i've
years ago. At that time | was hav-
Ing a great deal Of trouble with my
stomach. l suffered great distress due
to indigestion and constipation. Moth
ing did me much good until | gos
Chamberlain's Tablets" Obtalnable
everywhere.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1916-10-07
FOR RENT

FOR RENT-in the business section,
4 room Office; hot water heat. MIL
tual Fire ms. Co., Prince and Royal
street. 229-12t.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1916-10-07

Norfol. Oysters On sale at the
mel Cafe, tomorrow Sept 1st.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1916-10-07

Entered at the Postotfice a. Aiexan'
srIa. virginia, as SECOND class ma''ep
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1916-10-07

Hard shelled Crabs at the RAM
mel Cafe, season now open.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1916-10-07

MARRY If LONELY-For results
try me; best and most successful;
hundreds rich wish marriage soon:
strictly confidential; most reliable;
years of experience; descriptions
free. THE Successful Club. Mrs.
Purdie, Box 556. Oakland, Calf.
235-1t.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1916-10-07

Mill, Wages $3.50 per week while
l,learniHg; experienced hands can
earn from $500 to $500 per week.
Steady work guaranteed. Apply
at mill, corner Pitt and Wilkes
street 212-5w.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1916-10-07

FOR. SALE-One 1914 Ford Car, in
perfect condition. Very cheap. In
quire of U. G. White, $40 Prince
street 233-6t.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1916-10-07
FOR SALE

FOR SALE-Two bargains; motcr-
cycle $50; Running gear wagon, 4
inch tires, F.. J. Fleming, 10 s.
Fairfax street 234-3t.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1916-10-07
p,,a,,suEp EVERY AFTERNOON

PUBLISHED EVERY AFTERNooN
ExeeRt Sunday
mr. Alexandria Gazette corporation
i.,.1T king Street. Alexandria Va
HOWARD w. SMITH. President a""
a. Treasurer.
bwILLIAM ALBERT Saoof' Jr'' VICE
President.
i.nxv,N RnADLEY HARD, Editor ano
!, General Manager.
The Adair County news. [volume] (Columbia, Ky.) 1897-1987, 1916-05-10
Good for Colds.

Honey, Pine-Tar and Glycerine are
recognized cold remedies In Dr.
Belize Pine-Tar- Honey thess are CON-
bined with other cough medicine in a
pleasant syrup. DIR. Bells Pine-Tar-
quickly stops your cough, checks your
cold. soothes irritation of the throat
Excellent for young, adult and aged.
Its one of the best cough syrups made
Formula on every bottle. You know
just what you are taking and your doc
tor knows its good for coughs and
colds. Insist on DR.. Bells Pine-Tar-
Honey. Only Csc at Paul Drug Co.
ADV
The Adair County news. [volume] (Columbia, Ky.) 1897-1987, 1916-05-10
Wards of Ono Creche.

One of the most interesting of
the foreign homes for poor chill
dren is the Ono Creche in Toxic.
During the Russo-Japanese war,
when the calling Of the con-
scripts left many poor families
without male support, some
women started what is known as
the Ono Creche. 1t is running
yet with some so children on the
books. The children are mostly
put into clothes belonging to the
Creche on arrival, and into their
own again on leaving. One part
of the biggest room is fenced off,
and within the fence hang bas-
ket cradles for the infants in
arms, whose mothers generally
come at tiffin time to feed them.
The older ones have tiffin pro.
vided, and their table manners
are really not at all bad consider.
ing their age.
During the morning are kin
dergarten classes-or games
with action and marching songs
which are performed with a Sc
rious gusto by the mites who
take part. The mothers pay fol-
the services, but the charges are
small, and there are numerous
expenses. Two foreign and {
few Japanese women do most Of
the supervision, and the contri
buttons are mainly Japanese.