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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1916-12-20
VOTE ON DRY BILL TODAY

Senate Defeats Referendum Amend
inent to District of Columbia
Measure.
The way was cleared in the Senate
yesterday for final vote on Senator
Sheppard's bill for prohibition in
the District of Columbia, and unless
there is an unexpected filibuster it
will be put on passage tomorrow.
Friends Of the measure expect it 20
pass.
The main fight came over Sena-
tor Underwood's amendment, prov
ding referendum Of the question to
District residents. After many minor
changes had been made in its phra-
seology, the amendment was beaten
in committee of the whole by 3S
to 3S.
Senator Underwood gave notice
hat he would ask for separate vote
on it when the bill with amendments
cane up for final action. Advocates
of the referendum still were hopeful
last night that the necessary ma-
;crity could be found.
There is little change that the tie
can be broken by Vice-Presldent
Nrrshall since he was to leave
Washington before the Senate con-
vcnes today.
Senator Sheppard showed dis
position to press for final vote last
nirht but there was evidence that
anv attempt to do would result IN
flibuster, and after much parlla-
mcntary maneuvering the Senate
went into executive session and le1E
thc bill to take the ordinary course
today
Before the vote on the referendum
the Senate adopted 81 to Is, change
suggested Iby Senator Willlams'
which would permit all persons re-
rardless Of sex" to participate ana
approved also amendments conhning
suffrage to the literate and those
who are not delinquent in tax pay
ments. and extending it TO resi-
dents of other states domiciled IN
the District
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1916-12-20
NATURAL RESOURCES.

Alexandria Chamber of Commerce
Asked to Vote on C0mblnat'"h'
Question.
The Alexandria Chamber Of Com
mcrcc has been asked to express II
self as to whether or not comblna-
items to conserve natural resources
shall be permitted. The qucstIon--ot
Darticular Importance to consumers.
producers. and opcrators--ls submit
tel througl. refel cndum sent ny
the Chamber. of Commerce OF the
limited States. of which the Chamber
of Commerce of Alexandria is ar
affiliated member. In Che canvass now
being made upwards Of eight hundred
LEGAL and national commercial bodies
will he heard from. The vote will re-
present every state in the Union, our
insular possessions, an dthe American
chamber of commerce in the prlncI-
pal cities abroad.
AS explained by Mr.. j. 7. Pres
ton, secretary. the Alexandria Cham
her of Commerce is asked to vote for
Or against the report of specH
committee of the National Chamber
which recommends that there shah
be remedial legislation to permit CO.
operative agreements under fedora!
supervision in those industries which
involve primary natural resources
on condition that the agreements in
fact tend to conserve the resources.
to lessen accidents, and to promote
the public interest.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1916-12-20
BACHELORS AND HOMES.
Makes No Difference Whether They
Live With Families or Not.
Judge States.

Norfolk. Va. Dec. 90 Bachelors,
whether living with their families or
not. have homes under the prohibi-
ion law. and are entitled to "the
privileges and immunities" Of other
men under that law, according to
instructions to il jury given Monday
" Judge Allan R. Hanckel, of the
Corporation Court
The instructions. given in the case
Of Z. l.. Ma!toney. former liquor
lealcr Of Norfolk. were As follows:
''The court instrUcts tho jury that
| man, though unmarried and having
no family of his own. may have
home within the meaning of the
State prohibition law and is entitled
% the privileges and immunitics there
by allowed"
Instructions upholding the conten:
Ion of the Prohibition Commissioner
that the phrase "a permanent resi-
dencc Of man and his family" means
that Il man without family has no
home under. the law and cannot,
therefore. keep ardent spirits
in his possession were not allowed by
The court.
The jury. after being out several
hours, was unable Co reach verdict,
and was discharged.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1916-12-20
VIRGINIA NEWS
Paragraphs Picked Up Here and
There Throughout the State.

Flaming gasoline last Tuesday
night caused about $4,000 damage
to merchandise in the wholesale eS-
tablishment of Cooper Bros, in the
heart of the business district %!
Manchester. The flames spread so
rapidly that the members of the firm
and employees narrowly escaped be-
ing trapped Newton Grove was sew
crely burned. The fire was caused
by vapor escaping while tank was
being repaired.
Jacob Campbell, % years old, q
section workman of Timberville,
Rockingham county, was struck by
Southern Railway freight train
Monday night at New Market,
Shenandoah county, and killed. He
was sweeping the snow from the al
proach to switch and did not hear
the train. His widow, one child, his
father and number of brothers
and sisters survive.
A. r. Bartcnstein, 50 years old,
deputy clerk of the Fauquier Coun-
ty Circuit Court died yesterday
morning in Warrenton. He entered
the county clerks office when mere
youth as deputy to the late Robert
II. Downnlan. On the death of Down
man in 1901 Mr.. Bartenstein was ap-
pointed by the late Judge Edward
NJ Spillman to fill the vacancy. At
the election following he was elect
ed to the clerkship. which he held
continuously until the consolidation
of the county clerk and the circuit
clerks Office in 1904. when he was
appointed deputy clerk of the Cir
cult Court by John R. Turner, clerk
of the court.
1t took the jury but few minutes
Monday to acQuit DR.. o. H. Purvis,
of Cheraw, S. c., when he was tried
in Richmond on the charge of trans
porting ardent spirits through Vir-
ginia from Baltimore to his home in
South Carolina. Similar cases
against F. L. Watson of the. same
place, and Charles Purcell, colored
of Hamlet, n. c., were dropped af
ter the verdict in the Purvis case haG
been brought in.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1916-12-20
CONSUMERS ,C0MPL LAIN
Quality of Gas and Low Pressure
Cause of General Protest Through
out the Entire City

Consumers in Alexandria have for
some time been complaining of the
inferior quality of gas furnished by
the city. The pressure is weak, while
the quality is greatly inferior to gas
furnished in bygone years. The mat
ter was brought UP in the City Com
mon Council last week, when it was
said the superintendent had been in
disposed, which accounted, in a
measure. for present conditions
Naphthaline gathers in the pipes,
and this, it was alleged had much
to do with the unsatisfactory cond;-
tions.
The trouble is believed TO have
its origin in the inferior quality OF
coal being used at the gas works
and until the supply shall have been
consumed and other supplies secured
no Improvement can be eNpectcG:
During the discussion in the lower
board of council it was stated that
higher-priced coal than that now be-
ing used had been tried in past years
and that the results showed no im-
provements.
We have no intention of laying the
blame upon any one. 1t is said that
the superintendent worked during
the best part Of the night recently in
attempts to produce a greater pres
sure at the works, but failed TO
secure more satisfactory results.
No doubt the experience of the
past few months will be sufficient 10
caused the light committee to he
careful lin future in securing bet
ter supplies Of coal. 1t is almost i'm
possible to procure suitable gas coal
at present. The clerk of gas has sent
many letters in all directions. but
there is no telling when orders can
be filed at this season of the year.
The authorities are doiItg every
thing. possible tG relieve the situa- =
ton.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1916-12-20

In this season of rush in buying
Christmas presents and appeals for
aid from the various charities the Sal
vation Army should not be overlooked.
The kettle has been on the north
west corner of King and Royal streets
for several days and if each passer-
by would drop in one penny. if no
more, in day quite nice little sum
would be realized. This organiza-
tion does a great. deal of good, espec-
ally at Christmas time they relieve a
number of cases of want that do not
come under the observation of the
church and the cooperative charities.
They appreciate small contributions
yet check for generous amount
would be of the greatest benefit.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1916-12-20
GERMANS HELD on DANUBE.
Russo Roumanians Rcpulse Attacks
In Parlata Region.

Petrograd, Dec. 20.-Repulse OF
enemy attacks by Russo-Roumanlan
troops on the left bank Of the Danu-
be in the region of Parlata are re-
portcd in today's official statement.
Flank fighting was more lnten sc
than usual on the Dobrudja front
the statement said.
"On the Macedonian front there
was intense fighting in the region OF
the villages Of Carns, Centrak, and
Umachea." the statement read.
"The enemy was driven back after
half hour borbardment and heavy
artillery attack southwest Of Brody."
Repeated attempts Of the enemy
to advance were unsuccessful!
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1916-12-20

The official social season opened in
Washington last night with Presl-
dent and Mrs. Wilson's reception 20
the judiciary. In former years the
diplomatic reception opened the sea-
son but for the past two seasons the
diplomats have been included in the
other official affairs. There were ov"r
1000 guests other than the melh-
bers of the judiciary and their wives.
Representative and Mrs. Charles
Creighton Carlin, Mr.. and Mrs. Isaac
Gregg, Mr.. and Mrs. Edwin Bradley
Hard and Mr.. Wilmer Joyce Waller
we're among the Alexandrians present
The Marine band played during the
evening and supper was served IN
the state dining room.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1916-12-20

There were no cases for trial before
the Police Court this morning. Deputy
Marshal Schoeni yesterday brought
James E. Ready, Is years old, from
Fairfax. to this city and placed him
in the station house. Ready is charg-
ed with escaping from Occoquan
Workhouse and stealing an automo-
bile. He was arrested later in Penn
sylvania. He will be brought before
the United State District Court next
month.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1916-12-20
The Dan River and Riverside Cot

The Dan River and Riverside Cot
ton Mills Company at Danville an
nounced yesterday that all employees
with the corporation for the past
year would get a bonus Of > per cent
on their years, earnings SATURDAY,.
As next Saturday is the regular
fortniehtly pay day, the mill hands
will get slightly over a months pay
with which to enjoy Christmas. The
company also announced that OH
January Is common stockholders
would receive a special dividend of
5 per cent.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1916-12-20
CAS- KILLS 4 PREACHER.

Wilmington, Del, Dec: l9'-"n'te
turning off Fight in his bedroom one
night last week, Rev. William H.
stimmel, a local preacher, accidental
" turned on the gas from another
let used for heating purposes, ana
was later found dead in his char by
his wife, who was attracted to the up
per portion of the house by the smell
Of gas. He was 81 years of age.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1916-12-20
The Gazette desires to call atteI

The Gazette desires to call atten-
ton to the announcements of its ad-
vertisers which are appearing in It's
daily editions. Holiday purchasers
will do we'll to read them and then
act upon the suggestions found there
in. Alexandria's merchants have made
due preparations for the holiday trade
and their stores will be found full!
Of staple and fancy goods at attrac-
tive prices.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1916-12-20

The rehearsal for the minstrel
which will be given by the members
of Seminole Tribe of Red Men of this
city will be held on Friday evening
of this week, instead of Saturday
evening, in the Young Peoples Build
inc at 8 o'clock.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1916-12-20

Hon. Chas. NJ. Broun, Mayor of
Roanoke, was in the city today Mr..
Broun, who is also special examiner
for the State Corporation Commits
sioner came to Alexandria to confer
with attorneys in the case of Jones
and others VS.. tie Alexandria Water
Company, in regard to tax z further
testimony in the case on the qdes-
tions CT rates and fire protection.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1916-12-20

Reliance Engine Company elected
executive officers last night as fol-
low: L. E. Uhler, president; j. Sid
Douglass, vice president; J Frank
Ba!linger, second vice president; John
Scofield, secretary; G. Fred Birrell.
assistant secretary; Archie Fair,
treasurer; H. f. Schwab, recorder;
The active officers are: Kenneth w.
Ogden, captain; VIM. Glasgow, first
lieutenant; Conrad Schwab, second
lieutenant; Harry Padgett. command
or of hose.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1916-12-20
Mrs. Harriotte Lee TaliaferrC

Mrs. Harriottr Lee Taliaferro.
aged Is years. died Sunday at the
home of her daughter. Mrs. T. J.
Wychc. in Berkeley. Cal. The fllner-
al will take place from Christ Church
Saturday afternoon, and burial will
he in Christ Church cemetery, this
city. Mrs. Taiafcrro'S other chill
dren are Mr.. T. Scddon 'Taliaferro,
Of Rock Spring. Wyoming and Mrs.
Jetfry Montague, Of Richmond,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1916-12-20

Fifty years ago last Monday Sena-
tor Benjamin F. Wade, of Ohio, pre-
sented a petition for the reanncxa-
ton of the city and county of Alex
andria to the District OF Columbia.
It was claimed to have been largely
signed by citizens of both the city
and county. The petition was laid on
the table.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1916-12-20
Armor Plant Site Board

Admiral F. F. Fletcher, is chair
man of special board named yes
terday by Secretary of the Navy
Daniels to pass upon sites consider
ed for the new S11,000,000 govern
ment armor plate plant. The other
members are Commander Frank H.
Clarke and Reuben e. Dakenhas, a
civil engineer.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1916-12-20

Eighty towns in the state of New
York have voted to exclude liquor
selling during the past year Over
half of the towns in the state are now
i nthe "dry" list
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1916-12-20

Over s2,0OO,OOO will be spent by
the people of New York city for
Christmas trees and green shruboery
this season according to a recent es-
innate. Most of it will come from
Vermont, Maine and New Hampshire.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1916-12-20

Miss Dorothy Robins, left today to
return to her home in Houston. Tex
as, after a visit to Mr.. and Mrs.
Albert Doyle Brockctt, at their home
in north Washington street.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1916-12-20
Alexandria City and Suburbs

Andrew Jackson Lodge, No. 12O, A.
F. and A. NJ, will hold its annual
election of officers tomorrow evening
at 8 o'clock at the Masonic Temple.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1916-12-20

Veal :. Catlets, csc CAops,l,2gc- per
LII. ::Si.ioia! Steak, zoe, 'Tenderloine 22t
lb. scrulet Beef Co., Market.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1916-12-20

arour Country Sausage. (aH pork).
csnnot be excelled, f1sc eper lb.,j- IS
Schuler Beef: Co., Market.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1916-12-20

Lynnhaven Bay, Oysters on Halt
Shell. Pint or Gallon. Jacob Brill,
Foot King Street.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1916-12-20

Fancy Lemons dpz., ,15c. Florida
Oranges, 30c & 2sc dox. Grape Fruit
&C each. schuler Beef Co., Market.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1916-12-20

Aunt :. Jemima's .Bucliwheat, or
Papeake Flour, g.. pkgh.. for Csc at
the, Sehuler Beef CO.; Market. .
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1916-12-20

Dressed TURKEYS, Chickens, Ducks
snd Rabbits at the =.
scAuler BHef Co., Market.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1916-12-20

When in Washington and hungry.
stop at Schneider's Restaurant l2fh
street opposite Raleigh
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1916-12-20

Mrs. C. Hubert Fox. mas return
ed to her home in Lynchburg after a
visit to Mrs. James d. Fauntleroy, at
her home, 1000 Prince street.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1916-12-20

2 Best Brand Of Hams Smoked, corn
ed, fresh, 29c lb.
r SchuIer Reef Co., Markpt.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1916-12-20

----:--Maine and Michigan Potatoes 39c
per: PIX at the - -,.- -. 80 =
Schuler Beef Co, Market.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1916-12-20

Mrs. o. P. Angelo left today to
visit relatives in East St Louis, Mo.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1916-10-07
DooLsvs CAT

Dooley's handsome cat was the pride
OF Minco town,
Many prizes he has won with his
spots Of white and brown,
His large bright eyes ablinking the
color Of sky blue
And always seemed athinking, OF his
darling kind and true.
one evening as the silvery moon shone
brightly from above,
Came that sweel melodions tune from
the object OF his love,
AS he peeped into the alley she was
sitting quite serene,
Then forth brave Tom did sally to sa-
lutte his darling queen.
His promises were 50 pleasing she
wished 10 hear some more,
His gifts, she saw increasing, by the
dozen and the score,
Meath the full moons smiling face
he'd promise this and that,
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1916-10-07

on the Dentscher 5Ournai and otneff
declaring that Wilson has malfrcated
the kaiser aud they are Tor Hughes.
Now just think Of thatthe most ram
tankerons anti-German. Roosevelt, and
the most ardent champions Of the Teu-
tons IN America joining hands IN aup-
port of a candidate who Al the same
time II ne "a elected president, win
deal more severely and less harshly
with Germany.
Is il a dual role OF deception in
which Mr. Hughes Is being starred by
the Republican managers? We can
not escape the conclusion that be Is
either trying to pun the wool over the
eyes of the pro-Germans or to practice
gigantic fraud on the great mass Of
the American people. Have the Teu-
tonic protagonHsss been given q rnder-
stand that ne has his fingers crossed
when be expresses humiliation over
the way Wilson has allowed America
10 suffer indignieies and loss Of ma
tionai honor a; the hands Of the Ho-
henzoilerns or are we 70 presume that
be "a fooiing them and that he really
Intends 10 live up to Col Rooseyeit's
Was there ever candi-
date for the presidential office who
permitted himself to be placed before
the country in attitudes 50 completely
contradictory Is he Dr. Jekyl or is
be air. Hyaeg Does anybody know
where Mr Hughes stands on the great
issues growing out OF our relations To
Germany
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1916-10-07
DECEPTION The DeAL2

oSeyeit gets Ap on his hind
q his teeth and brands the
a bloody murderer because
rine sank the Lusitanla AT
time he calls Woodrow VIII
ard and a weakIing because
Immediately walk over and
aste out Of Wilhelm's mouth
Vel has no patience with the
note writing-he would
nee seized the kaiser's ships
,uld have meant war with
ghes bears down on the soft
en- he family bists the n.y.
une at rare intervals but in
declarations he Iaments WI
ire to uphold American hon
aling with foreign nations,
nee being that he would have
much more drastic policies.
ever rcpndiated any OF the
iti-German utterances of his
d. Col. Roosevelt, and we
II that he has satisfied the
{ he is In accord with him.
N nothing mysterious about
OF thing but now come the
I the pro-Garman propagan-
his country. including the
nd. Bernard Ridder Of the
( Stats zeitupg, Oscar Seitz
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1916-10-07
S TIE MATTER WITH
cHicKAsHA7

snt Il burning shame
Harvey, the famous road
s . man 1f national reputa-
being greeted By Haa1reds
thousands % pable splfited
Is aN DAY, arrived IN Chick
received by . mere hand
ssnsl
sly. ne great eass of Chick
: didn't care . rap for the
rprise ~hieh Col. Harvey
Lsociates have in hand-not
here. three merchants. three
ree on four doctors and .
The biggest business men
ess towns along the prcpoa-
he supporting this move
lckasha shouid hang her
mllistion. rsPentins of her
rloth and ashes.
knly one way to wipe out the
y town has suffered through
renee ard neglect cf our cit
ehsf 10 TO invite Gel. Harvey
ark and hsve the tcwn turn
sse 70 meet him. We ought
s our places Of business, get
sus. Give him a banquet and
cnd any question tnat We
public spirit and that We
awake TO the Importance Of
Trail and al other good
Sements. This Is the least
10 atone for our shcrt-com-
al do you think about ~
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1916-10-07
EXPRESS PAcKAcETTEs.


Carnival Next Excitement.
And now the Pay.up hurrah's past
II kept us deadheats going fast.
Another tune IN Try to sing
The carnival u just the thing
And Why cant Miss Musketteer get
hunch that II Is time for her TO fly
her kite2
81 simp says lie notices that he al
ways Eets along faster with hts work
when he isn't interrupted.
But after all. doubtless 1t keeps US
out OF lot OF mischief when We have
to work like sixty all the time.
Probably the man who doesn't know
exactly how he would run a newspa
per is' a mere creation Of imagination
Another thing il isn't hard for 2
man to have a previous opinion" in
the case when it doesn't suit him to
sit as a juror
Unwilling 70 accept such llberalits
Mr. Wootten has recommended that
Ed Burton's contribution to the hat
fund Be returned to him#
One Of the high school students com
planned because some OF the fo1tbal
players had been declared "illegible.'
eespectfslSiy referred to the English
department. with power to act.
Harry Ludlow tried to bury some O
Charley Williams barbecued meat a
The Country club the other night. ,si.h
view 10 coming back after il the
next cay.