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

Pinioned beneath his automobile
so that he could not move, and with
his clothes afire from burning drops
Of gasoline falling on his body
Policeman L.. N. Clarke, of Rich
mond narrowly escaped death last
night at 9 o'clock, when his machine
turned turtle on Mitchell street, op-
positc St. John, and caught fire. For
tunately for Clarke there were sew
cral negroes in the vicinity of the ac-
cident, and, after hard effort, they
managed to extract the officer from
his perilous position and to extingulsh
the flames about his body. The car
was destroyed.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1916-08-08
Driving Deeper Into Galicia
and Menacing Tarno-
pol Road
RAINS DELAY MOVES
Muscovites Take Trenches on Stok-
hod River Without Having Fired
a Gun

Petrograd Aug. 8-Further sue
ceses for the Russians along the
Sereth and Graberka rivers, in north
ern Galicia, south of Brody, were an
nounced by the War Office yesterday
The Russians captured strongly forti
fed positions in the region of the
villages of Zvyjin, Kostiniec and Re
niuv.
London, Aug. 8-A Reuter- dis.
patch from Petrograd says:
"Their successes to the south OF
Brody bring the Russians within ID
miles of the Tarnopol-Lemberg Rail-
way. 1t is reported that the Aus
trian forces at Tarnopol already are
retiring in the direction of Zlochoff. -
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1916-08-08
ANNUAL EXCURSION
Martha Washington Chapter, O. L
S., Will go to Marshall Hall
On the 31st.

The annual excursion of Martha
Washington Chapter, No. 42, Order
of Eastern Star, will be given to Mar
shall Hall on Thursday, August 31st
The steamer Charles Manchester will
leave the wharf at the foot of Cam
eron street on that day at 1890 a. m
and 3 and 7:15 p. m. The excursions
heretofore given by the Eastern Star
have been most enjoyable, and the
organization guarantee pleasant ex.
perience to all who may patronize
them.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1916-08-08

which gain footing on the plateau
there and await neces-
sary re-enforcements, whatever loss
there may be. Any: officer or man
who fails to resist, even, unto death
on the conquered ground, will be
summoned Immediately before court
martial -,
"A number of copies of this docu'
ment were taken from prisoners. Two
divisions participated in the heavy
attack.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1916-08-08
PAPER FROM COTTON STALKS

The royal material testing Office at
Gross-Lichterfelde, suburb OF ber-
lin, announces the discovery that
paper can, be manufactured from
cotton stalks. The discovery IS not
considered of much Importance for
Germany, which produces no cotton
hut is pointed to as of vast impor-
tance to the United States, the
greatest producer of cotton in the
world, because of the shortage OF
paper reported in this country.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1916-08-08

(Justice L. H. Thompson presiding)
The following cases were disposed
of this morning:
Mamie Wood, .colored, charged with
disorderly conduct, was fined So.
Charles Williams and William Ger
ter, both colored, charged with di.
orderly conduct, were fined SIS each
Mary Williams and Frances Ander
son, both colored, charged with SINH
lar offenses were dismissed.
Fred Posey, charged with disor
derly conduct toward G. P. Fortune
was dismissed, the complainant fail
ing to prove his charge.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1916-08-08
RELIEVES &c WERE LOST

The steamer San Gugliemo, bound
to Genoa from New York, arrived at
Rome Sunday night and landed nine
teen survivors of the steamer Siena,
sunk while bound for Brazil. John
Parati, one of the Siena's officers, de-
clared the vessel was sunk without
warning. Parati believes sc women
and children have been lost.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1916-08-08
DOG LICENSES
Auditor Preparing List of Persons
Who Have Paid Same

City Auditor E. F. Price is pre-
pairing a list of all persons who have
and those who have not taken out
dog licenses, which will be furnish,
ed at an early date to the police de,
partment, who will begin crusade
against unlicensed CANNES that roam
the streets of the city. Those who
lave not obtained tags for their G>gs
aresubject to fine of at least S5.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1916-08-08
Also Capture $500 Prison
ers With Much Am
munition
GERMANS IN A CORNER
Teutous Near End of Their Rope IN
East Africa, Where They Are BE-
tween Two Fires

Rome, Aug. 9-1talian troops nave
| ca aptured strong Austrian positions
commanding communication between
the Travenanzes Valley and the Sare
Torrent, in the Gader Valley, in the
Tofana Region, says an official COM
munication issued yesterday by the
War Office. Several Austrian attacks
on the slopes of Monte Zebio, on the
sete Communi Plateau, were checked
by Italian artillery.
On the lower Isonzo the Italians
gained possession of nearly the whole
of Hill No. IS and held it against vlo-
ent counter attacks. Prisoners taken
in Yesterdays fighting by the ltallans
total $500. A large amount OF am
munition and guns also were captur-
ed.
Vienna, Aug. 8-The Austrian Of
fetal communication issued here says:
Heavy fighting is taking place in
the region of the Gorilla bridge-head
and on the Doberdo Plateau. Stub
born battles OF Monte Sabotino and
Monte San Michele lasted throughout
the whole night, and have not yet
been concluded.
"Counter-attacks by the Austrians
resulted in the recovery of greater
portion of the advanced positions cap
tured by the Italians in their first
assault.
"The Austrians have taken 32 Of
ficers and 1900 men prisoners"
London, Aug. 8-Gen. Louis Botha,
premier of the Union of South
Africa has arrived in German East
Africa tt witness what is believed
here to be. the last phase of the opera
tions against Germany's @one remain
ing colony Gen. Botha was present
at the recent fighting north of the
German Central Railway which re-
suited in a British advance to and
occupation of the lines at Kilyimatin-
de and other points.
Meanwhile, with the occupation of
Ujiji by the Belgians, and of Sadani
and other coast ports by the British,
the Germans apparently are afforded
only the opportunity of retreating in
to the southeastern corner of the
colony, where the Portuguese, in their
East African possession, are await
ing them.
Rapid progress in the southwark
drive of the British through German
East Africa is reported in an official
statement. The Germans have been
pushed from the line of the Central
Railway at Kilimatinde and Other
points, says the report from Gen. Jan
Christian smuts, commanding the
British expedition, and are being pur-
sued by the British forces.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1916-08-08
IN .MEMORIAM.
RESSIE JANNEY

BESSIE JANNEY. -
Entered into rest in the early morn
ing after short life Of great suffer-
ing and of much sorrow.
Ah, true friend and brave or heart'
In whose soul no guile could rest
You seem to stretch thro' unknown
I. Space
Your little friendly hands
And we looking to that far-shore
Through tears. catch the brave smile
On your dear face.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1916-08-08
PAY a VISIT

To CATON'S ice cream par!ors after
the show or excursion. 1t will AID
to your enjoyment. Cool, clean, sani-
tary. 1913 South Royal, and 321 Prince
Streets. 17s-ek
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1916-08-08

There will be meeting of the vari-
GUS committees of the Gypsy Smith
evangelist campaign in the First
Baptist Church tonight at o'clock.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1916-08-08

The season of lawn parties is ir
full swing and numbers are being
given in the city, fete of some sori
taking place almost every evening.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1916-08-08
PERSONAL MENTION
Concerning Those Who Are Com
ing, Going and Remaining
At Home

Concerning Those Who Are Com
ing, Going and Remaining
At Home
Mrs. H. p. Mayo IS spending the
remainder of the summer at Elkton,
Va.
Miss Emily Johnson, who has been
attending the summer school at the
iUniversity of Virginia, has returned
to her home in this city.
Misses Sarah and Charlotte Kem-
per have returned from Pocomoke.
Md, where they were the guests OF
relatives.
Ensign Chaplin E. Evans, U. S.
N, is visiting his parents, Mr.. and
Mrs. George n. Evans, in south St.
Asaph street.
Mr.. and Mrs. Alexander S. Doni.
phan left last night for Boston ano
cities in the New England States.
They will make the trip by sea.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1916-08-08

Alva Aerie, No. 871, Fraternal Or
der of Eagles is completing plans re
Gently announced for an all da!
outing and picnic. The Eagle:
also plan to give a bazaar in the fall
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1916-08-08

The Willard W. C. T. U. will
meet at Trinity Methodist Church
tomorrow afternoon at 8 o'clock.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1916-08-08

A number of repairs to st. Paul's
Protestant Episcopal Church have
been completed, which include the
fixing Of several large arc lights on
pillars in front of the church facing
Pitt street.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1916-08-08

A meeting was held last night of
the ladies' auxiliary t othe Old Do.
minion Boat Club, at which plans for
the serving of refreshments at the
regatta and reception Of the boat
club next Saturday were outlined.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1916-08-08

The Gypsy Smith choir of the second
Presbyterian Church will meet tomor-
row night directly after the prayer
meeting. All who wish to join are
requested to see the director, George
B. Kennedy.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1916-08-08
I Local News In Brief Form

In the corporation court, Georgia
Poff has filed application for suit
for absolute divorce against Mathews
Poff. and in the same court Emma
Virginia Studds Flynn has instituted
suit for divorce against Daniel j.
Flynn, both compliments being rep
resented by Attorney Robinson Mon
cure.
James R. Cation, chairman Of the
general committee of laymen hav-
ing in charge the evangelisic cam
paign which will be inaugurated in
this city September the first, will an
nounce completely filed returns of
the recent church canvass in a few
days.
Ernest E. Wagar, of the Wagar
Land Company, does not expect to
convert the old Carlyle House into
apartments, but like the old Braddock
House, will preserve as nearly as pos
sible the colonial appearance of this
historic old building. AS announced
in the Gazette yesterday. he has re-
furnished the rooms with antique
furniture and curtains.
Last night at a meeting of the
nursery committee for the evange-
listic campaign, which will see that
infants of mothers attending the re-
vivals are cared for in a side tent
next to the large gospel tent in
which Gypsy Smith, jr., will conduct
the services. Mrs. Sidney Mankin
was elected chairman, and Mrs. +.
C. Glasgow, secretary.
Work of remodeling the building
next to the rooms of the Chamber of
Commerce into large store rooms and
six flats is in steady progress and
one person has become SO satisfied
with the prospects of the store room
for the future and it's general attrac-
tiveness that he has rented same and
the other is expected to be let at
an early date.
Yesterda vat the rooms of the Cham
Der of Commerce at ten o'clock the
recently organized first aid class.
composed Of about dozen members
of the Alexandria chapter of the
American Red Gross, was given in
struction bv DR.. E. A. German, city
health officer. The chapter proper
will meet Wednesday morning at ten
o'clock.
Funeral services for Earl C. Simms
II years old, who died yesterday at
the Alexandria Hospital, will be held
from the home of his parents, Mr..
and Mrs. Norman Simms, 221 north
Patrick street, where the body had
been removed from the hospital, to-
morrow afternoon at 2:30 o'clock.
The Rev. J. NJ. Nourse will offici-
ate.
Following is from the Manassas
Journal: "Led by Mrs. Whatley, Mrs.
Whit, and Mrs. Swain, the superin-
tendent and her assistants, the child
rem of the Children's Home in Alex
andria have returned to that city af-
ter an enjoyable vacation in Wateree,
near Haymarket. Mrs. Whatley
speaks in highest terms of the kind
mes of the Haymarket people" The
item was published under the head of
"'Haymarket Happenings"
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1916-08-08

Lone Star Camp, No. l, American
Indian Guards, the junior Red Men
of Alexandria, and connected with
which is the well-known American
Indian Guard band, is planning to
give an excursion to Marshall Hall,
August 29.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1916-08-08

The second floor Of st. Mary's
parochial school at the corner Of
Royal and Wolfe streets is being con-
verted into class rooms, this floor hav-
ing been hitherto used as a meeting
place for the parish organizations of
St. Mary's Catholic Church.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1916-08-08

Despite the heat plans are being
worked up for the grand Masonic
bazaar to be given during the month
of October by the combined Masonic
bodies of this city James M. Dun
can, recent candidate for mayor, is
chairman of the executive committee
for the affair.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1916-08-08

The Willard W. C. T. U. will +
meet at Trinity Methodist Church
tomorrow afternoon at 8 o'clock.
There will be meeting of the vari-
GUS committees of the Gypsy Smith
evangelist campaign in the First
Baptist Church tonight at o'clock.
The season of lawn parties is in
full swing and numbers are being
given in the city, fete of some sors
taking place almost every evening.
Alva Aerie, No. 871, Fraternal Or
der of Eagles is completing plans re-
Gently announced for an all dayI
outing and picnic. The Eagles
also plan to give bazaar in the fall.
A number of repairs to St. Paul's
Protestant Episcopal Church have
been completed, which include the
fixing of several large arc lights on
pillars in front of the church facing
Pitt street.
The Gypsy Smith choir of the second
Presbyterian Church will meet tomor-
row night directly after the prayer
meeting. All who wish to join are
requested to see the director, George
B. Kennedy.
A meeting was held last night of
the ladies' auxiliary othe Old Do
minion Boat Club, at which plans for
the serving of refreshments at the
regatta and reception of the boat
club next Saturday were outlined.
Lone Star Camp, No. l, American
Indian Guards, the junior Red Men
of Alexandria, and connected with
which is the well-known American
Indian Guard band, is planning to-
give an excursion to Marshall Hall,
August 90.
The second floor of st. Mary's
parochial school at the corner Of
Royal and Wolfe streets is being con-
verted into class rooms, this floor hav-i
ing been hitherto used as meeting
place for the parish organizations of
st. Mary's Catholic Church.
Work of repairing a number of bad
spots in the vitrifed brick streets OF
the city, notably King Street, is being
completed by workmen and num-
DER of the red lights situated att r'
places where the street is being i'm
proved have been removed.
Alexandria Lodge of Elks has de-
cided to give second excursion to
Colonial Beach at an early date, ow-
ing to the fact that it's annual out
ing to that resort given recently was
such huge success. The second out
ing will take place August 81.
The local canton of Odd Fellows,
composed of Potomac and Sarepta
lodges of this city, plan to send a
delegation of about twenty or thirty
members to the annual reunion and
meeting of the orders from Virginia,
Maryland, West Virginia and Penn
sylvania, which will be held Thurs i
day, August 10, at Pen Mar, Pa.
Despite the heat plans are being
worked up for the grand Masonic
bazaar to be given during the month
of October by the combined Masonic !
bodies of this city James M. Dun
can, recent candidate for mayor, is
chairman of the executive committee
for the affair.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1916-08-08

Work of repairing number of bad
spots in the vitrifed brick streets OF
the city, notably King Street, is being
completed by workmen and a num-
DER of the red lights situated, at
places where the street is being i'm
proved have been removed.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1916-08-08
POLICE COURT

(Justice L. H. Thompson presiding)
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1916-08-08

Alexandria Lodge of Elks has de-
cided to give a second excursion to
Colonial Beach at an early date, ow-
ing to the fact that it's annual out
ing to that resort given recently was
such huge success. The second out
ing will take place August 81.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1916-08-08

Paris, Aug 8.-German troops un-
der the crown prince recaptured the
strongly fortified Thiaumont worn
northeast of Verdun in most pow
crfrl assault early this morning, it
was officially announced at the war
Office today. A bloody battle is still
raging around the redoubt.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1916-08-08

The local canton of Odd Fellows,
composed of Potomac and Sarepta
lodges of this city, plan to send a
delegation of about twenty or thirty
members to the annual reunion and
meeting of the orders from Virginia,
Maryland, West Virginia and Penn
sylvania, which will be held Thurs
day, August 10, at Pen Mar, Pa.
Carson City daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1907-1930, 1916-08-26
Flatly Refusing Eight Hour Prop
osition, Road Managers Will Sub
init New Plan Today, But There
Appears to Be Hardly a Chance.
1t Will Be Accepted

pared to leave tonight. The prcsi-
dents OF the brotherhqods do not ex-
press the belief that negotiations will
end tonight. In the event of strike
the railroad managers are confident
that they have loyal employees"
enough to operate trains and prevent
food famine. 1t is learned the rail
way executives in conferences several
days ago arranged to handle the stu
alton if a strike was declared. They
plan to embargo all but fCod stuffs
and perishable commodities. Many
OF the railroads say their men are op-
posed to unions and will not strike
The traGhmen say that most OF the
roads will be paralyzed il they strike.
Carson City daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1907-1930, 1916-08-26

The following is a list Of the dele
gates to- the State Democratic and
Republican conventions qs certified
to in the secretary OF states office:
Democratic Convention
Churchill County-E, s. Hartman,
Joe Jarvis, F. G. McDermott, Fulton
n. Sears.
Clark-Ed W. Clark. P. J. Sullivan,
]. I. Earl.
Douglass-C. NJ. IIcnningsen. James
Kane.
Elko--John H. Cazier, Charles b
Henderson, Robert W. Hesson, Thos
Hunter, Ch;,s B. Happier, \. W.
Sewell Fred {. Voight, George
Winkler.
Esmeralda-Emory J. Arnold, w
Fl. Curtin. Alfred French, George
Gordon, Joseph Hamilton, W. T. Oil
ver, Nellie V. Towley,
Eureka-H. &. McTerney,
Humboldt-J. y. Callahan, W. G
Ducker, Florence r. Lille, II. J. Mac
Sherry, Archie L. Cross, Hattie r
Campbell, J. T. Goodin, X. NJ. Hardy
I,ander-Bar Francis, D. M. Sharp
shire.
Lincoln-Henry II. Lee, George
NJ. Senter, w. T. Stewart, Jr.
Lyon-Wm. Bonner, Phil J. Geyer
H. c. Hughes, Jas. J. Kelly.
Carson City daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1907-1930, 1916-08-26
by United Prcss1

WASHINGTON. Aug. 26.-A cri-
sis came today in the strike negotia-
tons and break now seems certain.
The question may possibly be set
tied tonight. following President
Wilson's receipt of the railroads
proposal and his conference with the
brotherhoods afterwards. Both sides
Soy they are ready ii the strike comes
on. The railroad executives have
unanimously adopted a counter pro-
poSal and viii submit it to Wilson to-
day. They say it is their final pro-
posal One executive said: "lt Is
better than the brotherhood eXecu-
tivcs deserve and if they don't like
1t they know what they can do. Even
the most optimistic feel that the
brcthcrhoods will reject the proposal.
There is little hope Of avoiding
trouble since Wilsno told the rail
road presidents sub committee that
the brotherhoods will not accept ar
bitration. The White House says
Wilson will continue his efforts to
prevent a break. a man close to the
president saying: "If the railroads
make iorecasted proposal the Situa
ton is bad, but not final Wilson
conferred with Secretary Lane and
Senator Newlands today. Many dis
trict chairmen OF the brotherhoods
today paid their room rent and pre-
Carson City daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1907-1930, 1916-08-26
Marguerite Clark
In mice and Men,

Tonight the management of the
Grand presents Paramount pro-
gram, par excellence, featuring Mar
guerite Clark, in a bewitching pictur-
ization OF the famous Comedy drama,
Mice and Men" Miss Clark has an
unusual opportunity to do especially
clever work because, during the
course of this play she portrays every
stage in the development OF an orphan
girl from her unfortunate and unhap-
py life as child to her ultimate debut
Carson City daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1907-1930, 1916-08-26
Proposal Not Yet Arrived

EV Unted PreSsI
WASHINGTON. Aug 26-Presi-
dent Wilson unexpectedly went to
the capitol this afternoon and confer
ed with Senators Newlands and Kern
for hall an hour. He told new spaper-
men he was at the capitol "on GER
tain matters Of legislation,' but would
not discuss them. He said: II hope
this is satisfactory" and then returned
to the White House. He has not YET
received the railroads proposal Sen
ator Kern said there was no chance
for action in the senate this after
noon.
Carson City daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1907-1930, 1916-08-26
LIST Of DELEGATES WHO WILL
MAKE UP STATE CONVENTIONS

Mineral-B. T. Baker, Frank Red.
Clara NJ Bell and G.. b. Stannars, tire
vote.
Nye-T J. Bell. Walter J. Drysdale.
William Forman, Mary Harrington,
Ben d. Luce, Patrick Mooney, Fl. +.
No!singer, Anna Owens.
Orm sby-Sylvester II. Day, Nettic
Carson City daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1907-1930, 1916-08-26
IContinued on Page Two.

as a charming and graceful society
bud. Then, having reached maturity,
she proceeds to break hearts as only
Marguerite Clark could. Her guar
dian, a philosopher, falls desperately
in love with this delicate flower that
has b1oomed beneath his own roof
and at the same time his nephew, a
young officer. is also victimized by
the beauty and charm Of the little
coquette whose ingenuousness appeals
to him in contrast to the studied
wiies OF another woman with whom
he has come in contact.
Added Numbers-Burton Holmes
Travel Pictures-"Summer Days Near
San Diego" Admission, 10 and 20