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The Washington herald., 1916-01-30
CANDIDATES TO
file NOTICES
Democratic Committee Makes
Rules for Candidates in
Alexandria.
SCOTTISH RITE ELECTS
Fine. Imposed on Charge Of Selling
Meat Not Stamped When
Slaughtered.
THE HERALD BUREAU,
r. Z. knight Son,
sa-so King street
SCOTTISH RITE ELECTS
THE herald BUREAU,
r. +. knight 4 Son,
SH 81 King street.

Alexandra, Va, Jan. 2s.-The city
Democratic committee at a meeting held
tonight at the office of Howard w. Smith.
fixed upon Thursday night as the time
limit for candidates to file notice of their
intention to participate in the Democratic
primary, April L for the purpose Of
nominating mayor and eight members
OF the common council and four mem
bers OF the board of aldermen. repre-
senting one-half Of the membership of
the city council.
Under the rules of the State primary.
the candidates will have to fle three no.
tees with the committee, II was an
nounced. One will be the declaration of
their candidacy; another a receipt from
the city treasurer showing that they have
paid the required fee, and the third a
notice signed by hfty qualified voters
and sworn to.
The committee decided to assess the
candidates for mayor so each. Candi-
dates for the city council will be as
sessed fee of 81 each, as required by
the state law.
In the absence of Chairman Bendhein,
the meeting was presided over by How
ard w. Smith.
The candidates for mayor are: Thomas
The Washington herald., 1916-01-30
w. C. T. U. RAISES FUNDS.
More Than $500 Obtained for Local
Campaign Work.

The appeal for 81 900. to be wholly ap-
piled to temperance work in the District
Of Columbia. was enthusiastically re-
sponded to by the women attending the
quarterly Woman's Christian Temperance
Union convention in lexington Presby-
terrain Church last Friday and more than
$500 was pledged, with good prospects
of raising the balance in a short tins.
The Book of Remembrance" was dis
played by the superintendent Of gifts
and bequests, Mrs. c. E. Emig, who said
that about $500 had been pledged through
this department toward an endowment
fund for the W. c. T. L. building. Mem
bers OF the organization for twenty-five
years by the payment OF a like sum are
entitled to enrolment
The corresponding secretary's report
showed an addition OF forty-eight new
members during the last quarter.
The Washington herald., 1916-01-30
CROWDED STREET CARS
CRASH TOGETHER
Many Passengers Thrown to Floor but
None Seriously Injured Control
Ter Box Hurled to Platform.

4 number OF people were thrown OF
their feet and considerably shaken when
Washington Railway and Electric Com
pany's car No. 2s1 crashed into a, car
ahead in Connecticut avenue. near n
street, during the rush hours yesterday
morning. The impact was so great that
1t tore the heavy controller box loose and
hurled IT on the platform.
The car. which was in charge OF Motor
man Redmond and Conductor Howard,
was crowded both inside and on the plat
form. and while many were thrown to
the floor. none Of the passengers was in
jured. with the exception of one man on
the rear platform. who stated that the
controller box grszed one of his hips and
bruised II.
The motormsn of the rear car said the
collision was due to the brakes on his
car falling to work properly.
The Washington herald., 1916-01-30
CLOTHING FOR BELGIANs.
Six Boxes VIII BE Sent by Local
Relief Committee.

Six boxes of clothing for Belgisns will
be shipped to the war zone tomorrow by
the District OF Columbia Belgian Relief
Committee, OF which Mrs. John A. Logan
Is head. Two of the boxes are being
furnished by Henry Berlert, who pur-
chased the goods at a bankruptcy sale.
The women aiding in the Belgian relief
work will meet every Friday afternoon
from to 8 O'Clock at Mrs. Dogan's resi-
dence, in Thirteenth street northwest. to
sew for the war sufferers. Among the
most recent contributors TO the relief
fund are Mrs. Robert E. Boyd, OF New
York; Mrs. Brown. Miss Hopkins, Irwin
F. Smith, Mrs Edison Briggs. and Miss
Georgia Robinson.
The Washington herald., 1916-01-30
LOANS ADVANCE
ON THE MARKET
Almost Half Million Borrowed
at Less Than SIX
Per Cent.
WILL ERECT APARTMENT
Harry Wardman to Build Siu-Story
Fneproof House at Cost Of
About $4,000.
WILL ERECT APARTMENT

Although three deals involving a total
OF 10000 were made last week, the clos
ing days OF the month fell short Of the
figures established earlier IN the month.
During the week 100 trsnss ctions. Invoiv-
Ing III lots and parcels of real estate
were enected. as compared with 19s trans
actions during the previous week.
The outlying suburbs and the north
west section ran q close race for su-
prsmscy, hfty-four lots being sold In
each Of these two classes of property.
The pesr-urban districts were third.
with thirty-four lots sold Eighteen lots
were conveyed in the northeast. seven in
the southeast and ave IN the southwest.
The Adams Building. 1873 and 1855 r
street northwest. figured IN the chief
sale Of the week. being transferred from
Walter R. Hawkins. OF PennsylyanIa, to
the Commercial Real Estate Company.
The encumbrances and revenue stamps
Indicate consideration OF $4,000.
WIN Erect Apartment.
James A. Boorman. Of Virginia, bouxht
the property at zoos, 1910 and iol2 Penn
syfvsnis avenue northwest from the
Schneider estate. The Schneider estate,
N turn, secured from Mr.. Boorrnan the
Clermont Apartments. Twenty-hrst and
streets northwest. at a consideration
OF Glzs0. Title was taken by Ferdi-
nand i. Schneider. as trustee.
The dwelling at 1T4 Massachusetts, ave-
The Washington herald., 1916-01-30
"Saddlers" Ride Today.

An assembly of riders in the "back-to-
the-saddle" movement, announced as a
reunion, will be held this afternoon at
Pierce Mil, Rock Creek Park. c. X.
Brands. Walter Brown, and Daniel
Kleps will lead the ride, which will cover
some twenty miles of the park
The Washington herald., 1916-01-30
MAY GET SHORTER HOURS.
Employees of Insane Asylum Protest
Against Present system.

More than 800 supervisors, nurses, and
attendants OF the Government Hospital
for the Insane will be affected by the
proposal to shorten the hours of the
employees IL 1t goes through. II Is said
that employees now are on duty from
twelve to sixteen hours a day, and II
Ia to shorten these hours and give them
time for recreation that Stephen T.
Mather, Assistant Secretary of the In
terror, has started negotiations for such
changes
Protests against the long hours came
through the activities Of the National
League OF Government Employees, which
recently formed a branch In the hos
pitaL George L. Cain, national president
OF the organization, who has the case
OF the employees In hand. says that the
Government Hospital has longer hours
and a smaller wage scale than many
progressive asyiurns and hospitals
throughout the country
The Washington herald., 1916-01-30
APPEAL FOR FUNDS.
Sons of Jcnndab Desire Money to
Finance sanatorium.

Charles T. Smith, president, and other
officers of the Sons of Jonadab Sana-
torium, Inc. are making an appeal for
funds to finance the institution. The ap-
peal has been indorsed by the charities
Columbia.
The officers Of the order are: Charles
]. Dexter, vice president; Charles r.
Sudwarth, treasurer: Irving B. Maionsy.
secretary; Lloyd r. Turner, assistant
secretary. and Thomas p. Newbold, gem
erai consul.
The sanatorium. which win be an aux
iliary OF the Order OF the Sons of Jona-
dab, will be for inebriates. 1t IL to
establish the proper atmosphere for the
humane and scientific treatment of suf-
ferers from alcohol and drug excesses.
that the sanatorium has been founded.
The Washington herald., 1916-01-30

A fine of $50 was imposed in the
police court today in the case of Chris
Nuncietti. of AnnsndaIe, Fairfax
County. on charge of selling meat
to merchants in the city which had
not been stamped when slaughtered.
DR.. J. J. Garvey. deputy health Of
ncer, appeared and testified in the
case. II was announced that the
merchants who purchased the meat
would be hailed into court
The prisoner was represented by
Attorneys r. B. Washington and Will
lam p. Woolls, jr.
The Washington herald., 1916-01-30

Rev. Z. ". REGISTER has purchased
through Graham and Ogden. real es-
tate dealers. from the Real Estate
and Investment Corporation. a house
and lot in Braddock. Alexandria Coun-
ty. and they have also sold to Rev.
Mr., REGISTER for the estate of the
late H F. Wheat two building lots
adjoining the house.
Funeral services for Frederick
Wezenskt, 80. who died last night at
the Alexandria Hospital. will be held
at $50 o'clock Monday at st. Mary's
Catholic Church. The deceased was
unmarried and a native of Poland. He
had been employed at the Armour
car repair shops.
Last rites for Mrs. Marie Wood
ward were held this afternoon from
her late home, 31s South Lee street
and were conducted by Rev. DR.. John
Lee Allison, pastor of the Second
presbyterian Church. Pallbearers
were O. D. Hopkins. r. Lee Field,
Isaac Field W. A Moore. jr. r. Lee
Rosson. George B. Kennedy.
Representative Simeon d. Fess OF
Ohio, will deliver an address before
a mems meeting In the Richmond The
ater tomorrow afternoon at 2:3o
o'clock.
The Washington herald., 1916-01-30
ORCHESTRAL CONCERT

By the United States Soldier Home
Band Orchestra, In STANLEY Hall this even
ing beginning at SIS O'Clock. John 8. NJ.
Zimmerman. director.
PROGRAM.
March-"The Strenuous Life" Boehme
orerture-''s ''semirsunide'' .Rosstni
lr2equest.l
Salts of Three Piecss-tI "Yslse Gu-
: cseuse" Oh "Souyenir." jc) Gypsy
Dance. Edward Gerrnxn
selection-"Paxilacci' ..........- Jtcncs,alio
Chsractsrstie-"Ro Roll dem Cotton Bales.
............ .sohnson
Descrir<ive-''Uncie Toms Cabin" .Lxmps
synopsis-"Uncs Tom is browsing before
the log Are In the enioyment Of the quiet
Of his cabin In Old Kcutucky. where there
passes before him familiar scenes Of the
''Oid South" and finally vision of the
emancipation"
valss Lente-''LoEers Torment" Bsrthelezney
Finale" Happy Go Lucky ..........- Lamps
= 'Ths Star sansicc Bsun@.r
The Washington herald., 1916-01-30

A. Fisher, incumbent: James N. Duncan
and r. r. Marbury
The following are the incunbents In
the city council whose terms expire:
Aldermen. FIRST ward-J. NJ. Hill: Second
ward. w. w. Ballengcr; Third ward.
Henry X. Field, Fourth ward. J. B. Fitz-
gerald.
Common ,council--H. r. Burke, c. S.
Taylor Burke. First ward: Howard w.
Smith. r. I'd. Brumback, Second ward;
J. T. Harrison, August Pohl Third ward;
Albert Bryan. Clinton Ballenger. Fourth
ward
1t Is understood that several of the
present incumbents win have opposition
and several have moved into other wards
from which they may be candidates. A
primary here is equivalent to an cleo
ton.
Alderman Hill is very III. and Alder
man Field has moved from the Third to
the Second ward. Councilman II. r.
Burke has moved from the First ward
TO Rosemont and Councilman II. W.
Smith from the Second to the First
ward.
The Washington herald., 1916-01-30

Virginia ConsIstory. No. 2. Scot
tish Rite Mssons. has elected the fol-
lowing officers to serve for the year;
w. 8. Connolly, venerable master OF
Kadosh: II. Noel Garner. prior; J.
William May. preceptor: A. A. Paul,
chancellor; William Lewis Allen. min
lister OF state; s. W. Pitts. prelatei
Robert S. Barrett aimoner; Frank w
Latham. registrar; James NJ Duncan
treasurer; A. NJ. Sherwood, master OF
ceremonies; 3. J. Richards. expert
Vance II. Peele. assistant expert; C
c. Batcheller, captain of the guard
II. @. Hsrryman, organist; Wilmer J
Waller. chorister. These officers were
afterward installed by p. e. Gift
venerable master.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-03-10
ACHILD DOESN'T
LAUGH and PLAY
IF CONSTIPATED
IF PEEVIsH, FEVERISH AND SICK,
GIVE "CALIFORNIA SYRUP
OF FIGS"

Mother! Your child isn't naturally
cross and peevish. See If tongue is
coated: this is a sure sign its little
stomach, liver and bowels need a
cleansing at once.
When 1istless, pale, feverish, full of
cold, breath bad, throat sore, doesn't
eat, sleep or act naturally, has stom-
ach-ache, diarrhoea. remember, a gen.
tie liver and bowel cleansing should
always be the first treatment given.
Nothing equals California Syrup of
Figs for children's ills: give a tea
spoonful, and in a few hours all the
foul waste, sour bile and fermenting
food which is clogged in the bowels
passes out of the system, and you
have a we'll and playful child again.
All children love this harmless, de-
licious fruit laxative" and it never
fails to effect a good inside" cleans
ing. Directions for babies, children Of
all ages and grown ups are plainly on
the bottle.
Keep it handy in your home. A lit
tie given today saves a sick child to-
morrow. but get the genuine. Ask
your druggist for a 50-cent bottle of
California Syrup of Figs" then look
and see that it is made by the Cali
fornia Fig Syrup Company"
Norwich bulletin., 1916-03-10
PLAlNFELD

Daniel A. Smith Begins Duties as
Moosup Postmaster-Suoceeds Will
lam F. Sheldon.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-03-10
new TREATMENT FOR
SWOLLEN Veins

Swollen veins are dangerous and
often burst. Sufferers are advised to
Ern eraidssOi ,(full ! strengthl at any
tpharmacist and start to reduce the
veins and punches ats.once:.
Physicians recommend Emerald Oil;
II is used in hospital practice and a
small bottle will last long time, be-
cause it is very concentrated. Apply
as directed until the swelling is re-
duced to normal.
It As so marvelously powerful that
swollen glands, and even goitre disap'
pear when used steadily.
It can always be secured at Lee 6
Osgoods.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-03-10
Improved Radiosram Receiver.

FL impartial, one of the leading dali
les of Madrid, states that the minister
OF public works, after examination and
report by the Centre Tecnico de Aero
nauticos "a bureau of the ministry,
has approved a radiogram receiver OF
a type that does away with earpieces.
II is stated that the radius Of the new
apparatus is in excess Of 5000 kilo-
meters (3100 miles) and that II IS
contemplated to institute photographic
service between Spain and the United
States Details of the new instrument
are not yet available, writes Consul
Robertson Honey. Madrid.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-03-10

Daniel A. Smith assumed the duties
of postmaster at the Moosup post Of
fee Wednesday morning, being ap-
pointed by President Wilson February
Z, 1916, and receiving his commission
Wednesday, March 8. succeeding w.
Franklin Sheldon.
Daniel \. Smith was born in Plain
field, January Is, 1887. and is a son Of
the late Joseph and Mary Downing
Smith. He is a graduate of Moosup
Grammar school and Of Killingly
High school of Danielson. He took a
special course in mathematics at the
Sufield school.
After leaving school Mr.. Smith be-
came one of the firm of Smith Broth
ers, ice dealers of Moosup, with which
he was connected for a number OF
years. Since the disposal by the
Smith Brothers of the ice business, he
has carried on farm work and became
wood and lumber dealer. Mr.. Smith
has also done private toutoring.
He is n member of the Holy Name
society. Modern Woodmen and c
Norwich bulletin., 1916-03-10

American Pioneer Life. These are
greatly appreciated Through the
kindness of Mr.. and Mrs. Joseph Mac
kenzie the pupils have been favored
monthly this year with copies of the
Ladies' Home Journal, the Woman's
Home Companion, the Delineator and
the Saturday Evening Post and other
current magazines and publications
which are a source of information and
pleasure.
Drifts Four Feet High.
Wednesday at about p. m young
blizzard struck in, blowing at the rate
Of 40 miles an hour and drifting the
worst of any storm this winter. Drifts
near Nawrocki's store were four feet
high, although the fall of snow did
not exceed seven inches.
Franklin Woman Badly ScaIded.
] The w. W. Backus hospital ambu-
lance has been called to Franklin twice
during the month to convey patients
to the hospital for treatment.
The first case was a severe burning
accident at the farm on the Baltic
| and recently purchased by a Jew,
| whose wife was scalded by steam.
Water had been heated in a ten
| quart milk can set on the stove with a
wooden stopper in the can. When an
| attempt was made to take the stopper
|
force as to cover the woman. One OF
the children in the rom was slightly
| burned, but ran to the barn for the
father. The ambulance was called and
the woman is still in a critical con.
dition at the hospital
March LIST the ambulance was called
| to the home of Harry Laskowitz t.
convey Mrs. Laskowitz to the hospita
for an operation which was performed
the 9Th.
Many Attended Play.
Many from here attended The Out
cast, given in Palmer Brothers hall
Fftchville, Monday evening for tn
benefit Of the F'itchville Fire Engin
company. staged and costumed by MI
/ Walsh of New York. A we'll filled hal
greeted the players and the proceed
more than gratined the expectation
of the managers.
Charles Barber, who has conducte
q shop on Main street in the Phinne
block for the past year, has moved int
the tenement of the Owen Smith hous
recently vacated by Mr.. and Mr.!
Stevens.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-03-10

Unon the alteration that the verdict
of the jury AGAINST James Reqo Mel
low. charged with the murder of Will
lam Fl. Rhodes at Kingston, was
against the law, Attorney Clarence T.
Roche, counsel for accused, fled n
motion THURSDAY for a new trial. HI
also alleges that the verdict is
against the evidence and the WEIGHT
thereof: that the defendant has dis
covered new evidence which was not
in his possession before or at the
time Of trial, and which he could not
have discovered by diligent search
and inquiry to he fled with the affi-
davits, as will be fully set FORTH
Norwich bulletin., 1916-03-10
Local Laconics.

After a four months visit IN St
Petersburg, Florida, Miss Elizabeth Z.
Hogue, chief operator for the Wester-
ly automatic Telephone company, re-
turned to her home Thursday.
The superior court for Washing
ton county, Judge Barrows presiding
will convene an adjourned session in
Westerly this morning. There was
no session on Thursday at Kingston.
Martin H. Spellman, of Westerly
district deputy grand exalted ruler
Benevolent and Protective Order OF
Elks, with his staff, made an Official
visit to Newport lodge of Elks or
Friday night.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-03-10
fourth degree member of the knight.

fourth degree member of the knights
Of Columbus.
Since reaching his majority, Mr..
Smith has been connected with and
interested in the town politics. He has
severed as chairman OF the democratic
town committee and was registrar of
voters.
Mr.. Smiths many friends are con-
fdent that he will prove a postmaster
whose administration will be salts
factory to every Moosup citizen.
The Retiring Postmaster.
William Franklin Sheldon, the re-
firing postmaster has held the office
for a term of four years, receiving his
appointment from EX-President Taft
He carried out his duties as post
master with ability and faithful at
| tention to his office. Mr.. Sheldon Is
q prominent member of the republican
party of this town.
Sleigh Overturned.
| A horse belonging to Walter Kings
| ley and Son ran away while in the
| old village Thursday afternoon over.
| turning a sleigh with considerable
groceries, and throwing the driver out
The driver escaped injury. 1t Il
| thought that the horse became fright
| ened by a passing train.
a poverty party was held in th'
Norwich bulletin., 1916-03-10
YANTIC

Delighted Audience at Y. M. c. A.
Ministries for Choir Benefit-Frank-
lin Man Badly ScaIded-Four Foot
Drifts After Wednesdays Storm.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-03-10
CONNECTICUT MILLS OFFICIALS
Confer With Business Mems Commit
tee-No Definite Action in Yarn Mill
Matter.

Danielson, March g.
A conference between a committee
of the business men of Danielson and
the officials of the Connecticut Mills
company was held Thursday at the
offices Of the company's mills. The
result of the meeting was that a def
mite plan for the building of a new
yarn mill could not be decided upon
for several days An option has been
taken on about nine acres of land on
the west side of the railroad which en-
courages the committee of business
men to believe that favorable action
will be taken on the erection of the
mill
Norwich bulletin., 1916-03-10

Jose7h p. Donohue, "a, who has been
IN Failind health for several months
died Wednesday night at the home Of
his Parents on the StoninFton road
business and the past two seasons he
roanarcd the Packard restaurant ~
Watch Hill. He was the son Of Mr.
and Mrs. John NJ. Donohue. and be-
sides his parents, is survived by three
brothers and two sisters. John, limo
thy. Lawrence. and Alice and Helena
Donohue. Mr.. Donohue was p member
of westerly lodge Of FIl1s, and Of Nj
ma council, Stonington, Knights of
| Columbus.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-03-10

CantweIl block last evening under the
auspices OF the NJ. NJ. Girls.
A number of out OF town people
were here last evening attending the
Birth Of a Nation
Norwich bulletin., 1916-03-10
differences Between differences.

A man may disagree with his
neighbor on religion and be merely a
fool: II II be a political difference.
then II is clear he is a scondrcl.-
Houston Post
Norwich bulletin., 1916-03-10

Stanford-Rev. Foster Ely, d. D.,
so. died Wednesday at his residence
here.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-07-09
LEGAL NOTICES
Inyitation for Proposals

Invitation for Proposals
 Bids are hereby requested for the the Warrior river in accordance with an order of the board of revenue of Jefferson county as follows:
 Ordered by the board of revenue of Jefferson county. that the county en- gineer, George H. Clark. be and is here by instructed to place an advertisement once a week for thirty (30) days in some daily newspaper having a circu- lation of at least 5000 published in this state, requesting bids for the construc- tion of a road extending from .he cor porate limits of Vivian or from some point on the present Wylam Mulga road to be determined upon, to the Warrior river at or near the mouth of Deer creek or Fish Trap branch.
 Said road to be S5 feet in width in excavation and 30 feet wide in embank- ment. graded surface. having a max imum grade of 2 per cent and the length of the road to be approximately IA miles.
 Said work to be done within the time stated and strictly in accordance with the plans and specifications on file in the office of the county engineer on and after August '. 1916. Said work to be let to the lowest or best respon- sible bidder who shall enter into bond
  dltioned for the proper performance of said contract according to said plans and specifications and within the time prescribed by the order of this board for such work. which said bond shall be approved by the judge of probate of Jefferson county.
 Payment for said work to be made in county warrants issued from time tn time as said work progresses, the said warrants to be issued so that net more than the sum of $100.000 will be payable in any one year.
 No warrant is to be payable in less than five years from date of isslance and all warrants issued to be payable within five years from the date of pay ment of the first warrant issue. in or der that the full discharge of the cor tract payments for said work shall uo, extend over a period of more than 10 years from the date of the first war rant issue. Said warrants to bear in- terest from the date of their issuance at a rate of interest not to exceed 4s4 per cent per annum, interest to pe pay able semi-annually from the date Of warrant issue.
 It is further ordered that the con- tract for said work will be let by this board on the 14th day of August, 1916, at 12 o'clock noon.
 Ordered further. that the board af revenue of Jefferson county reserves the right to reject any or all bids.
 Ordered this. the 27th day of June, 1916.
 G. H. CLARK, 7-2-4t-su . County Engineer.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-07-09
WINDSHIELD WORK

ALABAMA TIN SHOP = Automobile lamps, windshields, gasoline tanks and lenders repaired. 313 s. 2oth st. Main 5820. 6-6-12t- -tu-fri-su