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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1916-09-09
Following appeals by Captain Foun

Following appeals by Captain Foun-
tain Beattie, of this city, for funds,
efforts have been put under way by
the surviving members of the COM
mand of the late John S. Mosby to
erect a suitable memorial to the Con-
federate chieftain at Warrenton, his
birthplace. The work of soliciting
funds is being undertaken by Cap
tain Beattie and Major R. A. Nc
Intyre, of Warrenton, Virginia.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1916-09-09
Administrators Notice.

Having qualified as executor of the
estate, .os the late Miss Elizabrh
Moore Janney,.adeceascd, all persons
indebted TO said estate are requested
to settle the same with me, and all
persons having claims against sal
estate are requested to present the
same properly authenticated for set
tlement.
DOUGLASS STUART, Executor,
~ South Fairfax street. 210-10t.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1916-09-09

The will of the late Miss Ann Law
son Tebbs was admitted TO probate
in the clerks office OF the court 90
day. The testatriX, after making
minor bequests, bequeaths the re-
mainder of her estate to R. H. Tebbs.
of Leesburg, and J. Douglass Nc
Lean. R. H. Tcbbs qualified as exa~
cutor. The will of the late Elizabeth
Walker was also admitted to pro-
bate. The deceased left all her cs-
tate, real and personal, to her broth
er. George w. Rogers, who qualified
as executor.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1916-09-09

The Courthouse of Casewell county
North Carolina, at Yanceyville,. was
struck by lightning yesterday after-
noon and set on fire. A bucket bri-
gade put out the fire after a long
hght and only the bell tower was
DESTROYED. Danville, Va, was asked
20 send a motor engine, but the water
lae'l'ties We're such that the engine
"ou'" nave been useless. Two large
5''''eal eNtinsuishers war, Started,
ou' We're stopped at Gatewoods. N.
y the news that the tirc was out,
, NE courthouse is 100 years cid.
WIS Cora slade, was knocked SEN
oy bolt of lightning which
struck her home
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1916-09-09

The Alexandria Pleasure Club dur
ing the week gave straw ride to
East Arlington, Alexandria county.
There was dancing at Siegel's Hall
FOLLOWING the arrival of the party.
Refreshments were served. The party
was chaperoned by Mrs. Nails, and
her daughter, Miss Thelma Nails.
Music was furnished by Prof. Liber-
man of Washington.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1916-09-09
Special Notice.

The ladies of Martha Washington
Chapter, o. E. S. are requested tt
meet at eight o'clock, Monday even
ing, September 11th, in. the chapter
room of the Masonic Temple.
By order of Worthy Matron.
211-2t.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1916-09-09

shippers.
Halifax, two WHISKY distilleries and
one Of brandy.
Henrico, one social club.
Henry, one whisky distillery.
Madison, eight brandy distilleries.
Norfolk, twelve retail dealers.
Patrick, three brandy distilleries.
Pittsylvania, one whisky distillery.
Princess Anne, five hotels at resorta
having natural spring or largo
body of salt wate-.
Rockingham, five retailers and ships
pers.
Warwick, four retailers
estmoreland, six retail dealers.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1916-09-09

Mr.. S. G. Blanton, vice-principal Of
High School has been ap-
pointed second lieutenant in the u.
S. Army Reserve Corps after six
weeks instruction at National Train
ing Camp, Plattsburg, N; Y.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1916-09-09

Mrs. Charles Calvert Smoot, 3rd.
who has been the guest of her parents,
Mr.. and Mrs. George Uhler for the
past few days left last night for
Virginia Beach accompanied by Miss
Lucy B. UhIer, who will spend week
with Mrs. Smoot.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1916-09-09

Regular preaching service will be
held at II o'clock at the Second
Presbyterian Church, when the pas
tor, Rev. John Lee Allison. will
speak from the text "Vessels for
Gods Use" Sunday school will be
held in the Westminster building and
at the Payne street chapel at the
usual hours.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1916-09-09
Notice of Annual Meeting

The annual meeting of the stock
holders and directors of the Harris
and Shafer Co., will be: held at AL
exandria, Va. on Thursday, Septem-
ber %, 1915, at 2:30 p. m. BY
order of the President,
E. ALLEN HARRIS.
Washington, d. c. Secretary.
September 8, 1916. 211-12t
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1916-09-09

At the services at the Methodist
Protestant Church. tomorrow morn
ing at II o'clock, Rev. f. 7. Kirk
ley, the pastor, will preach on ''Thc
Power of the Holy Spirit.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1916-09-09

Rev. VIM. J. Norton will take
for his text at the II o'clock service
at Christ Church, the words found
in Matthew 27:22-"Pilate. saith unto
them, what shall do there with
Jesus which is called Christ? They
say unto him, let him be crucified. :"
Prof. Cole will sing the offertory at
the service and will also speak to
the children at Christ Church at 10
o'clock in the morning.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1916-09-09
CHURCH SERVICES
TO he Held Tomorrow in the Several
Houses of Worship.

The Rev. w. l.. Mcdowell, D. d..
Superintendent Of the Washington
District, Methodist Episcopal Church,
will preach at Trinity church tomor-
row at II a. NJ.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1916-09-09

Mrs. E. M. Anderson, and daughter,
Miss Lucy Anderson, have returned to
their home in Duke street, after spend
ing the month of August in Purcell
vile, Loudoun county, Virginia.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1916-09-09

Mrs. 3. We'll returned to her home
in south St. Asaph street Wednesday
after visit to her son-ln-law and
daughter, Mr.. and Mrs. Irwin Diener
on East street, Culpeper, Va.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1916-09-09

Miss Thelma Walker has return
ed to her home in this city after
two-week's visit with her cousin, Miss
Katherine Shryock, in Ryan, Va.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1916-09-09

Mrs. Robert Whitestone and two
sons, Melville and Julian. have re-
turned to their home in this city af-
ter spending some time with rela-
tives in Culpeper.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1916-09-09

Some friends of Mr.. Gypsy Smith
propose going to Alexandria Thurs
day, Sept. 18th. to attend his night
service and return the same night.
-Culpeper Exponent.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1916-09-09

Sheriff w. w. Sydnor, of Henri'S
county has received telegram from
the police authorizes at Plentyw;od,
Montana, stating that Grover s3er-
ling young man formerly Of 2i.f-
n,ond, had been killed in that ety..
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1916-09-09

The July term of the circuit court
will open Monday morning at 10 a.
m., Judge j. B. T. Thornton presid-
ing.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1916-09-09

Mrs. J. Johnston Downey returned
to her home in this city last night af-
ter spending the summer in Louis
vile, KY, and Bedford county, Va.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1916-09-09

Mrs. Lucy Lunt, of Alexandria. is
visiting at the home of her broth
er Mr.. Albert Milhollen, at Philomont,
Virginia.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1916-09-09

Miss Alice May Harper. is spend,
ing the month of September with her.
brother-in-law and sister, Mr.. and
Mrs. Weller E. Nicholson, in Phila-'
delphia.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1916-09-09

Virginia Lodge, No. 1915, Loyal
Order of Moose, is making big plans
for its class initiation late in October.
10 !;
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1916-09-09

Mrs. Louis Hooff and Miss Mary
Hooff have returned to their home
on Seminary Hill, after visit to Mrs.
L. P. Nelson, Jr., in Culpeper. !
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1916-09-09

Mrs. Frank Hibbs and children
are visiting at Silcott Springs, Lou
doun county, Virginia.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1916-09-09
Alexandria City News Condensed

Mr.. G. Bryan Pitts has returned
from business trip to New York
and Philadelphia.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1916-09-09

Mr. and Mrs. Samuel l.. Monroe,
have returned from short visit 10
The Plains, Virginia.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1916-09-09

The hospital Ship "Solace," with
a red cross on her smokestack, pass
ed ND the river on her way to Wash
inpton this morning.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1916-09-09

The eleventh annual meeting CO
the League of Virginia Municipal;
ties will be held in Clifton Forge.
September 26, u and %.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1916-09-09

Sergeant Scott of the local police
force found a cunning skiff floating
in the Potomac river, Wednesday
evening without an occupant. Who
the owner is, or whether he might
have met with an accident and is in
the bottom of the river, is not known.
Sergeant Scott has the boat in charge
and will be glad to turn it over to
the proper parties upon demand.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1916-09-09

Mrs. Nellie Richards has return
ed to her home in this city after a
pleasant sojourn at Colonial Beach.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1916-09-09

Mr.. and Mrs. Isaac Gregg and
daughter, Miss Josephine Gregg left
Thursday for Bluemont, Loudoun
county, where they will spend two
weeks.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1916-09-09

Regular meetings for the fall and
winter will be resumed by the Cham
Der of Commerce Monday night,
September II, after a recess for the
summer. Several committee meet
ings have been held recently, plans
being under way for the securing Of
several new industries for this city.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1916-09-09

At the last session of Congress the
stamp tax law of A and B schedule
was repealed and became effective
today. This provid edfor stamps on
documents and cosmetics. The deputy
stamp collector at this place has
been notified of the annulment of the
law.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1916-09-09

Oysters in all styles at the Ram
mel Cafe.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1916-09-09

James Brooke Arnold, Cd years old,
died last night at his home, 222 N.
Patrick street. The deceased is sur
vived by wife and four sons, and
was employed as a night baggage
agent at the Union station. Funeral
arrangements have not been made.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1916-09-09

Oyster season opens at the RAM
mel Cafe, tomorrow Sept. 1st.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1916-09-09

Fair and cooler today To-
morrow fair; moderate north
/: west winds
High tide $50 a. m. and
5:5i p. m. Sun rose Sag. Sun
sets 6::2S
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-07-20

Do you remember the funny old
Italian with the wheeZy grind organ
and the big cinnamon bear, who used
to come to town periodically in the
long ago days of youth, and perform
on the village green to the delight of
all the kids and quite a few OF the
grown-ups as we'll? The old Italian
was interesting, as was also his grind
organ. but that big cinnamon bear
was just about the most wonderful
animal that the kids of yesteryear
ever saw His wonderful dances and
his other funny capers were the talk
of the neighborhood for days and
days after each visit.
whole troupe of just such bears,
20 in number, are coming to Rock Is
land on Aug. 3, when Barnum & Bail
ey greatest show on earth exhibits
here for two performances, and they
are going TO perform far more won
derful tricks than did their forefath-
ers, the old-time travelling bears.
Those Old-fashiOned waItzes and two
steps may have been all right for the
bruins Of yesterday, but the tango and
fox trot are the proper thing now, and
if a bear doesn't want TO become
back number he simply must keep up
with the times.
Also II Is Wits peTeu among IOOS6
who know that the dance craze in any
form whatever is on the wane and
that skating is TO be the recreation of
the elite for the next year or so. What
more natural, then, than for Barnum
& Bailey bears to revive this ancient
sport also. Roller skating and dane
ing. however, will only be part Of
the wonderful program Of difficult and
amazing features performed by the
wonderful Pallenberg troupes of bears
when they appear here on the circus
program Other wonderful animal
acts will also be seen here for the
first time. including the famous Bar
mum & Bailey war elephants" and
wonderful trained wild animal act per-
formed by leopards and tigers.
The Barnum & Bailey circus is offer
ing this season the most varied and
novel program ever devised 1t in
cIudes the foremost performers of
Europe and the worlds greatest rid
ers, aerialists and acrobats. not TO
mention 50 of the funniest clowns on
earth. The magnificent new produc-
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-07-20
BOYS TO HAVE CHARGE
M. E. SUNDAY SCHOOL

A new feature of Sunday school
work in this city is the program which
will be given by the boys of the junior
and intermediate departments of the
Sunday school of the First Methodist
church Sunday morning at $50. The
boys will have complete charge of all
the exercises in the opening of the
school. A few weeks ago the superin-
tendent called all the boys into con-
ference and told them that on the
morning of July % they would have
charge of the Sunday school, and i'll
order to make it d success they must
organize and plan. A superintendent
and secretary for that day were at
once elected by the boys from their
own number, and committees were ap-
pointed. James Fitzpatrick is super
intendent, and Louis Wilson is sec
rotary. The committees, with the
chairman Of each, are as follows:
Program, James Fitzpatrick; adver
Using, Harry Clark; decorations, Wer-
ner GreVe; music, John Dice; invita-
ton, Tazewell Smith; reception, Ralph
Lindberg. Each committee has enter
ed enthusiastically into its part of the
work A great deal of enthusiasm
has been created among the boys, and
they are thoroughly enjoying the work
of preparing for their own day in the
Sunday school. Every boy feels that
he is really a part of the school and
that his help is essential. The super
intendent of this Sunday school be
ieves that in order to keep boys in
terested and enthused they must have
some special work to do, and the day
has been planned to fill that need.
Special music, including violin solos,
songs by quaTtets and trios, and or
J1a Cd
with recitations, scripture readings
and songs by the whole school. The
orchestra is composed entirely of the
boys of the school; boys chorus will
be a feature of the singing.
The invitations committee is mailing
and distributing invitation cards, in
which the friends of the boys are urg-
ed to be present, rain or shine. Come
and see what we boys can do, and
help us do it."
Wen make a big hit. for we are it,
When it's boys day in our school;
And well beat the girls,
With their feathers and curls.
For to dc things is our rule"
The goal for attendance has been
set by the boys at COG, and a cordial
invitation is extended to all persons
not definitely engaged in Sunday
school work elsewhere to be present
to enjoy the program and help the
boys. A souvenir of the day Will be
given to each person present
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-07-20

noon by the tuberculosis board. Drs.
Joseph De Silva, 3. J. Lachner, Louis
Ostrom and c T. Foster were present.
When the session convened indica-
tiOns We're that the doctors would de-
eide on placing tents on the property
at present to care for patients until
such time as permanent buildings
could be erected. Many sanitariums
use tents altogether, although the ad-
ministration buildings are permanent
structures.
Authorized by the municipal com
mission to proceed, the doctors will
likely act rapidly as they have been
anxious during the last two years to
advance the work and provide "a UUber-
culosis sanitarium for Rock Island
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-07-20
AUTO TURNS OVER;
THREE ARE KILLED

Kewanee, Ill, July 20.-Three per
sons We're killed and one injured four
miles east Of here last night in an au-
tOmODile accident, the car turning over
while going at a high rate of speed.
The dead are Miss Lizzie Lyndon, Miss
True Eshelman and Arthur Larson.
Frank Van Hecker, fourth member of
the party, is in a hospital with both
legs broken
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-07-20
FIND NO infant
PARALYSIS HERE
Numerous RumOrs AlOat That Dread
ed Disease Exists in Rock Island
Reported to Be GroundIess.
HEALTH DEPARTMENT Is BTsy
Stories Which Originate in Jokes Are
All Traced Down, as Authorities
Realize Need of Caution.

Rumors afoat in Rock Island TODAY
of numerous infantile PARALYSIS cases
were traced down and found to be
grOundIess by the city health depart
ment.
Origin of the stories in most cases
was found to be a joke. a dangerously
frivolous way to treat with such a Sc
rious matter, DR.. c. T. Foster. civ
health physician, states DR.. Foster
said that every report regardless of
whether it comes from physician or
not. is thoroughly investigated because
of the enormous death rate, due to the
disease. over the country.
I'VE have had numerous reDOrts >"
DR.. Foster said, but am glad to he
able to say that not one case was
found. l am satisfied that the disease
does not exist in Rock Island, and |
am glad of it.
Recently little girl died here of
cerebral meningitis, affected somewhat
by tuberculosis, Reports Immediately
sprung up on all sides that the girls
death was due to infantile PARALYSIS.
l investigated. The family had nu-
merOus doctors in Rock Island and
elsewhere in consultation All pro-
nounced it the same, tubercular menin-
gifts. But the rumors were persistent
despite our diagnosis.
There has not been a case of infan-
tile paralysis in Rock Island within
two years. This city has been exceed
ingly fortunate in this respect and |
hope that it viii continue so in the
face of the epidemic in other parts of
the country.
Department Prepared.
The health department of Rock Is
land is prepared for an emergency,
however. l have cautioned all OF the
doctors to make an immediate report
if a case is found. We will be pre-
pared to protect the citizens against
spread Of the disease, if a case springs
up here"
One story today of a prominent man,
said to be i'll of infantiIe paralysis,
was traced to a joke. 1t is jokes such
as this that adds useless labor to the
health department.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-07-20
DOCTORS MEET TO
PLAN SAHITARIUM
Indications Are When DOaTd COnyenes
That Decision VIII Be Reached
to Build Immediately.

Plans for the construction imme-
diateIy Of a temporary municipal sanI-
tarium on the city property at Seven
teenth and Brashar streets were con-
sidered at a meeting held this after
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-07-20

ton, Persia, or the Pageants of the
and One Nights" a stupen-
dOus display of oriental opulence and
splendor, marks the opening of each
performance.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-07-20
HEAT WAVE is ON
SHORT VACATION
TOrrid Temperature Expected Back
Again Sunday. Mercury Starting on
the Return Climb Tomorrow.
COOLING BREEZE Is RELIE
Although Thunder Showers Fail TO
Visit Rock Island, City Is Refreshed
by Rains Elsewhere.

Torrid temperature is coming back
to Rock Island again Although today
brought considerable relief indica-
lions are that mercury will be soaring
around the century mark again by
Sunday.
The temperature reached SO at the
highest yesterday afternoon. Along
about o'clock a stiff breeze started
blowing and cooled off the heated pop
uIace. Mercury dropped as low as u
during the night and at l O'Clock this
afternoon registered at Sc, The local
weather bureau predicts: Fair to-
night and Friday; slightly warmer
Friday with the highest temperature a
little over 90"
The thunder showers predicted yes
teTday by the weather bureau did not
develop here. Rain has avoided Rock
Island peTsistently during the present
heat wave and while places not far
distant from here have had rains, and
were presented with cooling showers
last evening, J. Pluvius overlooked
this city.
Lasts Long Time.
Old timers who have experienced all
kinds of weather in these parts are
scratching their heads and thinking
to beat the band in an effort to recall
q time when a heat wave of severity
has lasted as long as the present one
They all agree that there never was a
time when the temperature has hung
around 100 as long as during the heat
wave which broke for the first time
last night and today.
The Cordova daily times., 1916-07-13
BRITISH EMPIRE ADsORBs
 MORE TERRITORY

MELBOURNE, Australia, July 12.- Ocean, Tanning and Washington is- lands in the mid Pacific have been at- tached by the British government to the Gilbert and Ellice groups for ad- ministrative purposes. During No vember last the native governments of the Gilberts and Ellices, which had been British protectorates since 1892, were. at their own request. annexed to the British dominions under the title of the Gilbert and Ellice Island Colony. It therefore follows that Ocean, Tanning and Washington is lands will now be part of that colony
 Ocean island is famous for its rich deposits of phosphate rock and Fan ming island Is the site of relay sta tion of the Canadian-Australian-New Zealand cable.
The Cordova daily times., 1916-07-13
TIMES BOYS ALL MAXI: SMALL
 GAINS

There is only one change in the re- lative positions of the boys in the Times contest as compared with yes terday. Although most of the boys gained votes yesterday, Edwin Bol- finger is the only one who managed to step up a peg. He increased his votes from 300 to 725, and managed to crowd ahead of George Wilson, who showed an increase of only 100 votes.
 The boys near the top now are crowding the leader, Johnny Rosswog being only 600 votes behind Harry O'Neil, who leads the list. Brook has advanced none after his squirt of the day before, which brought him up near the head, and Sam Hedges is now close behind him for third place.
 Charles Royal managed to gain a few today, and had the other boys with fewer votes not also advanced he would have forged ahead. Elwell seems to have met an unsurmountable obstacle at 9O3, but is wide awake and on the lookout for live ones. There is too much disparity between the four boys in the lead and the four al the bottom, which would seem to call for a greater effort on the part of the latter.
 The contest is still open to other entries. but will close on July 20 when the race will then be confined to the boys in the running at that time The standings of the boys at noon today was:
The Cordova daily times., 1916-07-13
RUSSIANS NOW FORCING THE TURKS
WAR STOCKS ARE FALLING IN
 PRICE

NEW YORK, July 13. - Another violent attack against the stocks ot industrial companies depending main ly upon orders for war supplies for the high prices now asked for theil securities, today caused a further shrinkage of their values on the stock exchange.
 The attack was directed mainly against the stocks of firms manufac turing motors and munitions.
 It is predicted here that unless there Is some further war scare which in, wolves the United States the stocks of most of the industrials will soon regain the level held before the opening of the big war, which in some cases increased their values as much as ten thousand per cent