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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1916-08-21

Jacob Ii. Holier, Of Brookvllle DIS
trict,, near Lynchburg, has instituted
suit against the district auth9rltles
to enioin the board of supervisors
of Campbell County from issuing
5000 600 Of the districts bonds for a
proposed good-road improvement
scheme. The Peoples National Fan,
which bought the entire issue, Is maze
Il party dcfendan to the suit. 1t IS
understood that the real object Of The
suit is to test the legality Of the pro-
posed isud.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1916-08-21
PUBLISHED EVERY AFTERNOON
Except Sunday

By The Alexandria Gazette corpora''
AIT King Street, Alexandria va
r p,pRE1'r, President and
General Manager.
.DD w SMITH, Secretary and
Treasurer.
Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1916-01-28

Messrs. Kirk and Sam Hazlip, Jr., came
home Tuesday to vote at the primary
election. Mr.. Kirk Hazlip il located ut
McNary, Rspides parish, where he holds q
responsible position in large drug store.
Mr.. Sam Hazlip is still attending L. s.
U. and viii graduate in May, having
specialized in chemistry and has already
had employment in some of the big sugar
re6neries in South Louisiana. They
were both looking well and their
friends were glad to zee them.
The Gazette acknowledges receipt Of the
following invitation:
Mrs. Elias Landau
request the honour of your
presence at the marriage Of her daughter
Celia Elsie
to
Mr.. Maurice ]. Lewis
on the evening Of Tuesday. the atesnth of
February nineteen hundred and sixteen
at eighth Of the clock
1904 Saint Charles Avenue
New Orleans
The prospective groom, Mr.. Maurice
J. Lewis. is Q resident Of Newellton and
is well-known to our people. He il .
most popular young man and hin friends
win b dalighted to hear Of biz sod for.
tans.
Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1916-01-28

DR.. H. p. Lingo, the popalar optome-
trist of Natchez, gives notice that he will
visit st. Joseph on Monday, January
3lst, when he can be found ct the Losey
House, and Newellton, Tuesday, Febu-
AIRY LIST, when he will be at the Morris
Hotel. He will remain one day only at
either town.
Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1916-01-28

Miss Anna Maud Van Hoose, of the
faculty of All Saints College, vicksburg,
is spending with her parents in St. Jo-
seph. the several days required BY the
student body for the mid-term examine
ton. Miss Van Hoose ID pianoist for
the college.
Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1916-01-28

Mr.. II. G. Elder, the popular insurance
agent, representing the Equitable Life Az.
surance Society, Of New York, was .
visitor to Tensas parish this week, having
come to settle the claim of the late Cor
dill Farrar, who carried . large policy in
his company.
Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1916-01-28

Mr.. and Mrs. p. ID. Guthrie entertained
a number of young folks ut their home on
Botany Bay plantstionon Thursday even-
ing in compliment to their son. Mr..
Marion Guthrie, on the celebration of
his 10th birthday. A delightful evening
was spent by all.
Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1916-01-28

A delightful dance was given at the
Masonic Hall on Friday night. the music
being furnished by the local band. The
attendance was large and all present had
10 pleasant time.
Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1916-01-28

DR.. ID. L. Smith, optometrist, of Nat.
chez, will visit st. Joseph next Monday,
January 3lst, and can be found at the
drug store by any one who may desire
bis services.
Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1916-01-28

Mr.. Reeve Lewis went to Natchez Fri
day night to meet his wife, who lie returns
Ing home from a visit to her mother at
Hamburg. Miss. Miss Mya Berry is
working in the exchange during bis ab-
Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1916-01-28

Mr.. Grayson Clark left this for Baton
Rouge, where he goes 10 accept . position
that has been offered him in that CITY.
Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1916-01-28

Mr.. and Mrs. F. L. Guthrie were
guests Saturday of Mr.. and Mrs. Thos.
M. Wadae
Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1916-01-28

Miss Vivian Parker of Winnsboro, La.
ia visiting her cousin, Mrs. p. d. Guthrie,
ct Botany Bay.
Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1916-01-28

Mr.. w. w. Middleton, who has been To-
Gated at Lake Providence for some time,
was visitor to st. Joseph this week.
Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1916-01-28

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Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1916-01-28

Miss Rosenberg of Lake Bruen is week.
end guest of Misses Hornsby.
Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1916-01-28

The probability Of 81 iest On Tie vieas-
bug guage is . Titled Alarming but "
arr >. NJ that on. FYees can stand g
fer witt ut danger.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-12-20
WANT DRAMA TAUGHT,
G. w. q. Players Seek Chair at the
University.

Establishment of chair of dramatic
art and playwriting at George Wash
ington University is being urged by
the George Washington University
Players. A committee, composed of Sol
S. Gluck, president of the players; Will
liam GilIigan and Miss Ada Howell, has
been appointed to push the project.
The matter has been presented to Rear
Admiral Charles Herbert Stockton, L.
S. N, retired. president of the univer-
sity. for consideration. and will be dis
cussed at the next meeting of the board
of trustees.
The committee appointed by the play
ers will confer with officials of the
Lambs Club, with stage stars and with
the editors of theatrical magazines IN
connection with the proposed chair OF
dramatic art.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-12-20
PRESIDENT PAYS A VISIT
TO SENATOR WILLIAMS
calls on Mississippian, Who Is III,
to Prefer Sym
-: pathy.

President Wilson paid an early morn
fnT call today at the residence Of sen-
sstor John Sharp Williams Of Missis-
sippi Report reached the White House
last night that Mr.. Williams was Ill
The President has for many years been
fond of the Mississippian. He spent
some time with the senator.
This afternoon the President received
the new Russian military attache, Col
Nickolaioff. presented by the Russian
ambassador, Mr.. George Bakhmeten-
Among others with the President this
afternoon were Senator overman and
Representative Daughton, North Caro-
lima; Senators Hoke Smith, Pomerene,
Husting Owen, Hollis and Phelan, and
Representatives Howard of Georgia and
Lewis of Maryland.
Mr.. Lewis has been several times
mentioned for probable nomination to
An important federal position He re-
tires from the House March next His
name has especially been mentioned in
connection with the commission for en-
forcing the new compensation Lam.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-12-20
7. A. THOMSON OUT OF OFFICE.
Minister to Colombia, Who Retired,
Closes Business With Department.

Thaddeus A Thomson. retiring Amer
lean minister to Colombia. has closed
up his business with the State De-
partment and left for his home in
Texas.
Officials pointed out that since Mr..
Thomson's resignation was offered sew
eral months ago, on account of his
~ffe's precarious health. the resisna-
ton was not in the category of cases
wherein many diplomats have rendered
theirs an incident of the termination
of the first term of President Wilson e
administration in order to leave him
free to make any changes deemed
necessary.
President Wilson accepted Mr. Thorn
sons resignation with regret because
Of the success attending his ministry
At Bogota.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-12-20
GREETED BIZ MIR. REDFIElD.
Department Of Commerce Employees
Praised for Faithful Work.

Appreciation of the work Of the en-
yloyes of the Department of Com
merce during the year is expressed
in Christmas greetings sent to every
bureau and division In his department
by Secretary Redfield.
II beg to express my appreciation Of
the faithful and unselfsh services of
the officers and employees of the depart
msnt during the calendar year now
closing, and to extend to each and
every one OF them my cordial wishes
for a glad Christmas and a happy and
prosperous New Year" the letter said
In another letter. he directed the
heads of bureaus and divisions to send
letters TO the employees of their Offices
confined to their homes by illness to
express his regret at their illness and
IN express the hope that they would
ssoon be able TO resume their duties.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-12-20
SIGNAL CORPS COMPANY
IS BACK IN WASHINGTON
Members, Fresh From Border, Met
by Friends and Relatives at
Union Station Today.

After just six months in the field the
Signal Corps Company of the National
Guard of the District of Columbia, now
known officially as Signal Corps Company
B. arrived at Union station at O'Clock
today. There were a number of friends
and relatives waiting at the station for
the arrival of the train and the boys re-
ceived a hearty welcome
Several of the men were allowed to go
to their homes for time while prepare
lions were made for unloading the trains
and transferring the property to the lst
street ar1Dory. The thirty-three horses
which the Signal Corps men brought back
from the border to be used in their drills
after they are mustered out We're I'M
loaded Immediately upon arrival and sent
to Fort Myer. Va, where they will be
quartered until the organization resumes
its National Guard status. Then a suita-
BILE stable will be found in which the
horses can be kept.
The average gain in weight of the
men since they left Washington and
have been feeding on the poor army
rations" was twelve and half pounds
They all looked healthy and their uni
forms presented a neat appearance
Capt. Oliver c. Terry. commanding tine
organization. reports that all of his
men are in the best Of condition.
The property will be unloaded this
afternoon and transferred to the quar-
tiers of the organization in the First
Street armory. The men will be allow
ed to remain at their armory or go
home to sleep, but assembly will be
sounded every morning at o'clock un-
til they are mustered out of the United
States service. which probably will
take about a week
After a month or two Of cold weather
living in tents, many of the men said
that the steam heat of the sleeping cars
certainly felt fine on the trip north
ward. 1t was a treat for them. Prac-
tically all of them said that they were
glad to get back.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-12-20
Union Musicians Elect Officers.

The annual election of the Musicians
Protective Union resulted as follows:
President, A. c. Hayden: vice president,
A Cello; secretary, John Z. Birdsell
treasurer, W. w. Greenwich; sergeant
alarms, William A. Hoyberger; d.
rectors, Henry F. Smith. Arthur Hoy
berger. H. H. Meiners. Ray y. Schroe-
der, Frank Callan and Max Esberger;
trustees, Frank Fauth, William Giac-
chetti andtLeo Bryant. The delegates
elected to the convention of the Ameri-
can Federation of Musicians. which
will be held in New Haven, Conn, In
May, 1917, were John E. Birdsell, A.
Cello and w. w. Greenwich
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-12-20
SUES FOR LIMITED DIVORCE.
Mrs. Elizabeth s. Huntington Al
leges Husband Deserted Her.

hled suit In the District Supreme Court
for limited divorce from DR.. William
Henry Huntington on a charge of de-
sertion. They were married September
20. 1908. and have one child.
Mrs. Huntington says her husband
showed a preference for another woman.
and that she found a compromising let
ter addressed by the woman to her
husband When she protested. the wife
says. her husband promised to have no
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-12-20
MEMORIAL TO SUFFRAGIST.
Services Planned at Capitol for Inez
Milholland Boissevain.

The Congressional Union for Woman
Suffrage mas made arrangements
through Representative Adamson and
Speaker Clark for n memorial service
In Statuary Hall at the Capitol build
ing Christmas day in honor of the
memory OF Inez Milholland BOissevain
The services Will be held a, o'clock
IN the afternoon Representative
Raker of California VIII speak and
iona Gale is preparing resolutions.
which will be adopted. Representatives
Of the woman suffrage movement,
peace. prison reform and various other
movements for social and economic bet
ter.nent will be present A number of
women are coming from New York to
attend.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-12-20
Nine. Mountford Fund Grows.

Following the S12 contributed Satur-
day to the fund for the aid of Nine
Mountford. crippled lecturer on the
Bible. the following contributions have
been received at The Star office: d. F.
Easton. 81; Mrs. w. ]. Brooks. 81; o.
M. S, 81 H. NJ. c., 81: Fritz Christiana.
81, and Wimmiam Bradley. 81. Con-
tributions may be addressed to THE
Nine. Mountford Fund" care of The
star. and all contributions will be
turned over promptly to Mime. Mount
ford.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-12-20
Cable Fouls Tugs Propeller.

With a cable wound tightly about her
propeller wheel 80 as to bind it. thus
putting her out Of commission, the tug
Walter F. Meade of the feet of the
Columbia Granite and Dredging Com
pany was yesterday brought to Deans
boatyard at Alexandria. At the time
of the accident the tug was on her
way to dredge No. in oxon run with
a tow of light scows. Az both the
marine railway at Deans and at the
Alexandria shfpyard are occupied by
vessels undergoing repairs. an attempt
will be made to cut the cable from
about the wheel of the tug as she lies
overheard.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-12-20
BOSTON WON BY "WETS."
License Gets $3.50 Votes; &c..
997 Opposed, After Lively Fight.

BOSTON. December 20.-Boston yes
terday voted to continue the licensed
sale of liquor after the liveliest cam
paign on the liquor question that the
city has had in years. The vote in
favor of license was 53.45s. with 29,ss7
against. Last year the vote for license
was 46.115 and 31.S77 against. -
y The total vote was the largest ever
cast here on the license question, which
cvershadowed all other issues In the
campaign.
Rev. William A. Sunday, who is con-
Quoting an evangelistic campaign here.
took Il prominent part in the fight. He
delivered several addresses on the
liquor issue and urged the voters who
attended his meetings to vote no"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-12-20
LEWIS W. MARKS ASSIGNS.
Assets of Milliner Estimated at
&. 800: Liabilities. 81. 1908.

Lewis W. Marks. milliner, of 916 G
street northwest. has fled an assign
ment for benefit of creditors, naming
Lawrence Koenigsberger as assignee.
The assets are estimated at $4,000 and
the liabilities are stated at S2.130.ls.
Mr.. Koenigsberger applied to the
District Supreme Court to TX a bond
under which he will wind up~the bust
ness. Justice Hitz fxed the penalty
of the bond ut $4,000. Attorney Alex
ander Wolf represented the assignee.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-12-20
Asks $50, 900 for Alleged Injury.

Sophie Klatxkin. six years old. by her
next friend, Joseph klatzkin. has flied
suit in tho District Supreme Court to
recover $4,000 damages for alleged
personal injury from the Washington
Fertilizer Company and Albert NJ
Thomas. 1t rs alleged that Thomas was
in the employ of the company Septem-
her 20, 1915, and while operating q
vmoeor cycle collided with the plaintiff
ct Sherman avenue and Mortar street
and indicted serious injury. The child
= represented by Attorneys Topper 4
01D9ck.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-12-20
Students Win Recognition.

Five students Of the Architectural
School at George Washington Univcr-
sity have been honorably mentioned at
the exhibition of the Besux Arts So
ciety in New York city. All five pre-
scented advanced studies in design.
Frederic A. Calkin and beverly Fl. Har-
rts won mentions" on "a Photographic
club" and e. Frederic 6tadel. John r.
West ana John II. Chapman scored hon
or marks on IAN End Pavilion"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-12-20

more communications with the woman.
but he failed to keep his promise. June
IL last. the wife alleges. her husband
left her and has not since returned She
asks alimony and custody of the child.
Attorney J. Morrill, Chaipberlin APP
pears for the wife. Justice Hitz issued
a rule on the physician 10 show cause
next Friday why he should not pay
temporary alimony to the wife.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-12-20
Examined for Teachers Positions.

Several applicants for positions as
teachers in the public schools of the
District OF Columbia today were eX
amined at the franklin School. Thoso
who prove they. are qualified viii he
placed on the eligible lists from whica
appointments TO the service are made
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-12-20
Militia Case in Supreme Court.

Request of Alexander NJ. Emerson and
Alfred z. Lowell. Boston militlamen,
for review of cases testing whether
state troops refusing TO take the oath
prescribed by the new national defense
act are still subject to federal service
has been presented to the Supreme
Court of the United States by Repre-
sentative Rogers of Massachusetts. De-
January s.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-12-20
RESIDENTS OF CAPITAL
PLAN HONOR TO COL. Harris
Dinner to Be Given Saturday Even
ing IN Recognition Of His Serv-
ices to Washington.

Col Myron ID. Parker, representing
a committee of prominent Washing
tonians which is arranging for a dinner
to be given Saturday evening at the
University Club in recognition of the
valuable services which have been
rendered to Washington by Col Will
liam W. Harris. superintendent of public
buildings and grounds, announced to-
day that many residents Of the Capital
have expressed a desire to participate
in honortng Col Harris
Representative Clark of Florida
chairman Of the House committee or
public buildings and grounds, will
speak for Congress at the dinner
Henry y. F. mcfarland will speak for
Neutrality-suspicious.; Gen. Black, chief OF
engineers Of the army, will speak for
the Engineering Corps of the army, to
which Col Harris belongs. Other guests
of honor will be Gen. Crozier and
Justice Charles H. Robb.
Should Make Wishes Known.
Those who desire to attend the din.
ner are asked by Col. Parker TO com.
municate with him at his Office. 14ls f
street northwest. The committee il
charge includes Charles ]. Bell, VII.
liam D. Hoover, Henry p. Blair, Theo.
dore W. Moves. Charles c. Glover, W. r
Galliher. William F. GUIDE. John 10,
Edison. E. ]. Stellwasen. Oliver p
Metzerott, +. c. Brandenburs and p. T
Moran, In addition to Mr.. Macfarland
and Col. Parker.
In addition to the committee among
those who have signified their intention
Of being present are Howard p. Rec.
side, Cuuo II. Rudolph. A. s. Worthing
ton, Charles II. Butler, Beale Howard
Frank B. Moves. George W. White
Charles b. Howe. Alexander Rritton
Gilbert II. Grosvenor, Wharton e Les
ter. DIR. w. S. Harlan, Clarence p. King
Joseph !. Weller, James l.. Parsons
W. V. Cox. ]. II. Small. Robert N Har
per. Thomas Grant, Samuel Ross, C.. n
Odell, L. J. Canova and A. Lisnsr
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-12-20
Mostly South and Southwest.

Some of the theoretical parkings. it
was said today. are in the neighbor-
hood of 18th street and Ohio avenue
and near the Pennsylvania railroad
freight depot. Most of them are in
South and Southwest Washington.
The Commissioners have refused the
business men public hearing, w. T.
Galliher. chairman of the committee
said today. although 1t is hoped that at
the meeting to be held tomorrow aft
ernoon with Maj. Pullman &c solution
of the problem which confronts the
business men can be found. Business
men concerned said today that while
they appreciate the fact that every one
should work for the city beautiful.
| so far as Washington is concerned. the
| business interests of the Community
| have some rights. which will be urged
| not only in the interests of business
men. but in the interests Of the general
| public upon whom a hardship might
| fall If business concerns were Obliged
| to move into remote districts and at
| tempt to require the public TO follow
| them there.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-12-20
Big Job for Chamberlain.


5erlain, who has been appointed di-
rector general of national service. of
scheduling certain Industries as fndis-
pen.abie and supplying them with the
necessary u Dor and material and at
the same time putting the indispensa-
bile Industries on a fixed allowance of
labor, raw material and man power, Is
considered q StupendouS one. but MIR.
Chamberlain great experience in bust
ness is expected to carry him through.
He will have military director under
him to conduct recruiting for the army
and a civil director in charge of re-
cruiting for industry.
Dealing with the rotations Of the
war cabinet with the general govern
-rneut. Mr. Lloyd George suggested that
The connection be maintained by cfrcu-
iation of reports of the proceedings OF
the cabinet AS TO parliament, he
limited that the French committee sys-
tenn might be adopted
Shipping and coal mines are to be put
under the same kind of control as rail-
ways.
straight from Ireland to the Imperial
conference suggests that he hopes to
and a solution of the Irish problem In
this conference. 1t had been promised
previously that Ireland would De one
Of the subjects of discussion at the next
imperial conference, and as most OF the
6ominions favor some form OF home
r,,ie II is believed this will be the best
means of settling the long-disputed
question.
aufre the whole eight weeks OF the
parliamentary recess to produce the
measures foreshadowed, which also In
elude more drastic dealing with excess
Irofit. and an increase IN food produc-
lion BY an extension of cultivation