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The Washington herald., 1916-01-31
CAUSE BIG
ALEXANDRIA fire
Rodents Believed to Have
Started $4,000 Blaze in
Wholesale Grocery.
CONTENTS DESTROYED
J. S. Crupper May Be Named Dele
gate-at-Large from Virginia to
G. o. P. Convention.
THE HERALD BRUEAU,
r. Z. knight & Son,
G1- es,a UI ca

sz-s3 King Street
Alexandria. Va, Jan. 30-Ffre at $50
o'clock tonight gutted the warehouse OF
F. S. Harper. Inc. wholesale grocers. Of
which r. NJ. Graham Is manager. The
loss is estimated at $4,000. and is COW
cred by insurance.
The FIRE is supposed to have started on
the third floor. 1t spread with rapidity
to the second floor. where there were
stored matches, cereals. lamp chimneys
and other goods. and to the first floor
with fish, salt and canned goods.
Rats playing with matches obtained
from the cases stored on the second floor
may have caused the blaze.
The flames were kept confined to the
building. The hremen. however. say It
was one of the most stubborn fires they
have handled for a long time, owing to
the highly infamable contents of the
fire was subdued.
The fire was located in the heart of the
wholesale district
Fire Chief Robert f. Gronau fell
through a trap door and was badly
bruised. He was taken home and treated
by DR.. Walker A. WarfieId When he
fell Chief Gronau was in the Virginia
garage, which was damaged by water.
heptpnCans OF tnls CITY nave l6unCaeG
a campaign TO have Joseph L. Crupper.
formerly of this city but now of Alex
andria County. elected a delegate at
large from Virginia to the national Re
publican convention at Chicago 1t is not
believed here that Mr.. Crupper will
have any opposition for this position.
The Congressional convention WILDE held
here on February %. The city Republi-
cans will hold a meeting here on Febru-
ary Il to elect ten delegates and an equal
number Of alternates to the Congress
sional district convention.
The committee Of arrangements for the
banquet to be given by Alexandria Lodge
Of Elks on February 8, in observance of
its fourteenth anniversary, held a meet
ing today at the Elks' Home and select
ed Robert s. Barrett to act as toastmaster
on that occasion.
Next Saturday night the Alexandria
High School will arrange for a prelim-
mary contest to select representatives to
take part in the annual defamation con-
test Of representatives OF the variou,
high schools Of the State to be held in
Richmond, on February %. under the
auspices of Richmond College
Representative simeon D. Fess, of Ohio
this afternoon delivered an address be.
fore a mems meeting under the auspices
of the Laymen's Lea que in the Richmond
Theater.
Members of the alumnae OF St Mary's
Academy and their friends have arranged
to attend the performance at Polls Thea
ter on Tuesday night
The Washington herald., 1916-01-31
PLEADS AGAINST
SHEPPARD BILL
Corby Yeast Plant Would
Have to Close if Dry
Measure Passes.
PAYS LARGE REVENUES
Memorial Congress Points Out that
Company Annually Adds 100000
to Government Tax Lists.

The Corby Company. the 5000. 600 cor.
Iporation at Langdon, D. c., which manu-.
factures yeast and by-products, today will
present to Congress a memorial showing
how the company viii be forced to sus.
pend business II the Sheppard prohibition
bill becomes a law.
Citing that though It pays annually to
the Federal government sums approx
mating 100000 to $500 900 in revenue taxes
the memorial declares that the pure grain
alcohol which Is an essential by-product
lof yeast, has never been sold to indI-
viduals or corporations for conversion
into alcoholic beverages, but only for pur-
poses not prejudicial to the morals Of the
community.
Would Confiscate Property.
The internal revenue laws OF the ITnI-
ted States prohibit the dlscarding OF
mash containing alcohol, but requires that
the alcohol be distilled from the mash.
The memorial states that pure grain yeast
cannot be profitably sold. in competition,
unless the necessary by-product can be
sold
The sale of alcohol by the company.
however. according to the memorial, has
been limited strictly for mechanical,
medicinal and scientific purposes. Only
a very small amount has been sold In the
District.
Under the provisions of the Sheppard
DILL now pending before the House. the
manufacture OF alcohol. in any form. is
prohibited in the District.
The memorial concludes with a strong
protest against the passage of the bill
In It's present form, and the request that
the Corby Company be permitted to con-
tinue the manufacture and sale of its by-
product as in the past
Inc plant of the company, located az
Langdon, comprises sixteen buildinss
and employs more than 200 persons, and
Is said to be one of the most extensive
expensive and sanitary plants for the
manufacture of yeast in the entire East
Ofcers OF the company assert that the
passage of the bill in its present form
would destroy its business and confscate
the property, without provision for COM
pensation. They said they expected that
after the introduction of the bill they
would be given an opportunity to present
reasons why the Corby Company should
be exempted.
This privilege, they said, not only was
not allowed them, but no other person
or organization was permitted to appeaI
before the committee to enter protest.
The memorial contains an explanation
of the non-beveragist uses of alcohol,
which includes chemistry, pharmaceu-
teal industries, arts, hospitals labora-
tories manufacture OF perfumery, anes-
thetics, and a large number OF articles
IN the manufacture of which alcohol Is
an essential.
In addition to pure grain alcohol, the
Corby Company manufactures as BY
products to yeast, denatured alcohol. fu-
sci oil and vinegar.
The Washington herald., 1916-01-31
Dog Saves Eight from Death.

Lafayette, Ind, Jan. 3.--A faithful bull
dog on guard in the kitchen saved the
lives OF eight members of the family of
Joseph Reihle. A gas Jet had been left
open in the kitchen ami the house began
tn fill with the fumes. Memba-s Of the
family were all asleep upstairs. The dog
ran to the stairway and barked loudly
until he aroused Mrs. Reihle and she
in turn awakened the other members
of the family. They were already
partly overcome with the gas, and It
was with great difficulty that some of
them were revived.
The Washington herald., 1916-01-31
British and German Aviators Fight
Battle in Clouds, Then Shake Hands

forced its opponent to land. The Ger
man swooped to the ground at the same
time. whereupon the German pilot rush
ed over to the British aeroplane to shake
hands with the two British officers, both
of whom were wounded. the pilot on the
head and the observer three times in the
left shoulder. The British pilot, VIII,
spoke German fuently. declared after
learning that he was a prisoner:
Il am not ashamed. since It was I'm.
melmann who brought US down.
The German replied
But this time II was only Boelke."
The Washington herald., 1916-01-31

Berlin wireless via Sayville), Jan. 30.
An interesting air battle on the western
front Is described by an eyewitness in
the LokaI Anzeizer.
Two OF the allies battle aeroplanes
which -ere brought under the fire Of the
German artillery, tried to escape, but
only one Of them succeeded. Suddenly, a
small German battle monopIane appeared
and Immediately attacked at a height of
1900 feet After an exciting combat in
which the occupants Of both machines
displayed equal bravery, the German, at
tacking the opposing. machine head-on,
The Washington herald., 1916-01-31
Meteor Makes Night Day.

Miller. S, D.. Jan. GA hall Of IRE
presums a meteor. fell Just west Of
here cne r!sht recently. II seemed 10 far
in the edge OF town. but may have been
several miles out. II came from the
northwest The surroundings were made
bright as X fell No substances have
heen located where II was seen, so Il may
have been entirely burned out as It reach
ed the ground
The Washington herald., 1916-01-31
Rib Bone Placed in Nose.

Sioux City, Ia, Jan. So-Chester Dav-
export, OF Sioux City, is at a hospital
recovering from a dual operation per
formed in which a three-inch section Of
his ninth rib was removed and used to
form a new nasal arch, taking the place
of the nose bone that was removed three
years ago Davenport lost the original
nasal bone as n result of injuries suf-
fered in a football game.
The Washington herald., 1916-01-31
Judge Forces Druggist to Quit.

Sullivan, Ind, Jan. 30.-A promise to
sell his drug store within ten days and
quit the business was exacted from DR..
John J. Parker by Judge W. II. Brid-
we'll, who presided at his trial on the
charge of selling liquor Illegally Parker
was fined $50 on one charge, but three
other cases against him were continued
pending the making good Of his promise.
The court also issued an order forbidding
Parker to again engage In the drug bust
ness FOR a period Of two years
The Washington herald., 1916-01-31
SUES HER DEAD HUSBAND.
Wants Divorce Decree Granted Year,
AGO Set Aside.

Chicago, Jan 3o.-For nearly twenty
years Mrs. Abbie ]. Brown, widow of a
wealthy New Haven Comm department
store owner. lived in ignorance that her
deaS husband had divorced her and mar
ried another woman.
Last September she learned definitely
of the fact. end now she has begun q
fight In the Circuit Court to have the de-
cree set aside. charging her dead husband
with fraud, deceit and perjury.
The Washington herald., 1916-01-31
40,0O0,O0O AMERICANS
ARE CHURCH MEMBERS
Federal Council of Churches Gives Out
Report Showing Big Growth
Last Year.

According to figures given out by
the Federal Council OF Churches. the
churches of the United States, ire
spective of denomination, had last
year the greatest growth in their his
tory. The report indicates that OF the
100,000,oOO Americans approximately
40. .00O.0O are church members. The
following table shows the enrolled
membership for 1915 of the best
known religious bodies, with the gain
or loss of each:
The Washington herald., 1916-01-31
TEUToNS RETAIN DEFENSIVE.
Offensive Mt Sue. Canal May Come
In March.

Rome, Jan. SoE7According to trust
worthy informatis1 from neutral diplo-
matte sources, tn Austro-Germans have
decided to rerns on the defensive in
Macedonia, while secretly concentrating 3
every effort toward Fastening their ex-
pedition against the Suez Canal and
Egypt.
Military experts agree that the best
chance for an offensive against the Suez
Canal arcoss the Sinai Desert will come
in March.
The Washington herald., 1916-01-31
Cripple Bequeathed 100000.

Maquoketa, Ia, Jan. 3o.-Martln Young
Is in receipt Of a message from the civil
authorities of New York City, informing
him that an uncle had willed to him
$4,000. which amount he is to receive in
the spring. Young has for the last two
years been a faithful employee at the
Alfred Winn country home. He has a
wife and two children, and is deprived
of the use of his arms
The Washington herald., 1916-01-31
Cured His RUPTURE

! vas badly rupt,r~d while Hitting trunk s.,-
e-n years ago. Doctors said ny only hope Of cur,
vas an oper~ion. Trusses did me No good. FSntI-
ly / suS hold Of ,ous~thins that quickly and con-
pletsly cured me. Ye,rs hsye passed and the rIp-
tIr. has never returned tlthoush I an dlng haro
work as a carpenter There was no operstion. 10
lost time. trouble | have nothing TO s~ll, hut
will sdve full information Sbout how you may md a
complete without operation. II you vrite to ma
Eusene N. Pullen, Ctrpent.r, SSSB Naroeuu
Avenue. MXnISQuan. n. J. Better cut out this
notice and show 1t TO any others who ar. rup-
ur.l-you may save q life least stop th. mis-
cry q ruptu. and the vorTy and dsnser Of an
operation.
The Washington herald., 1916-01-31
Aged 10S; Goes Visiting.

Portsmouth, Ohio. Jan. 3O.-Mrs
Mary Grove. 10s. OF Lucasville, near
here, ventured outdoors a few days ago
for the first time since last June. She
paid her respects to newly born
great grandson. Mrs. Grove went from
her home to the old homestead, a log
house on Dry Run, where all her chill
dren were born. and remained the guest
OF grandson. James Grove. To the
latest born in the family she present
ed an Old-fsshioned iron cooking pot
which she brought over from Ireland
The Washington herald., 1916-01-31
David and Goliath Battle.

Portland, Ore, Jan. ga David and a
Goliath battled In the Washington Park
Zoo David won. David was q small
reindeer, Goliath q giant elk. The elk
was the agsressor. There was battle
royal for ten minutes. When II was over
the big elk lay painting on his side, too
exhausted to rise. The reindeer was still
full of fight
The Washington herald., 1916-01-31
LINER PHILADELPHIA
REPORTED In CRASH
Hits Ben Lee. Liverpool Sailing YES
sci. near Carnarvon and Returns
to Mersey.

London, Jan. 3O.-A Central News dis.
patch from Carnarvon, on st. Georges
Channel. reuortr that on Saturday the
liner Philadelphia, bound for New York
was in collision with the sailing vesse
Ben Lee. CT Liverpool. The collision oc-
CURED just south of Carnarvon Bay.
The Ben Lee was water-logged and the
crew was taken aboard the S. S. Bandon
belonging TO the Cork Steamship Com.
pany.
The Philadelphia sustained considerable
damage. Part of the upper deck was
torn away and the bridge was damaged.
Several boats and the main topmast were
carried away. No persons were injured.
a message from the Philadelphia states
that she Is returning to the Mersey.
The Philadelphia is operated by the In.
ternatioual Mercantile Marine as a
TRANSATLANTIC liner. She is OF 10. .7SS tons
The Ben Lee is a steel sailing ship oI
2.3h tons, owned in Liverpool
The Washington herald., 1916-01-31

To Throw OF Col ad Prevent Grip
rsfe LAXATIVE BRoAo QUININE It destroys
germs acts tonic and laxative. and helps 10
keep the system In q healthy condition. There Is
only one "BRoMo oUININE." r ". GROVES
slxuaturs on hax. -
The Washington herald., 1916-01-31
Don't Whip Children

Or scold older rcsons who wet the bed or are m
able 70 control their unter drrns the night or day.
for 1t is NOT 4 HABIT But 4 DISEASE; lfycu
have any kidnsy. Blsddsr or Lrnsg wssEpss,s
HARMLEsS REMEDY, VIXEN PERMANENTLY
RELIEVED tel your friends about it. Send eents
zEMETo CO, Dept eos, Mfwa.ksswzA
Arizona republican., 1916-11-15
COOD PRESCRIPTION
 FUR PRAIRIE DOCS

Dissolve one ounce of strychnine sul
 phate in half pint of boiling water. Add one heaping tablespoonful of gloss starch. previously mixed with a little cold water. and boil until a clear paste is formed. Add one ounce of baking soda and stir to creamy mass. Add half an ounce of saccharine and one fourth pint of syrup and stir thor oughly. Pour over 13 quarts of rolled barley and mix well until grain is evenly coated. Allow to dry before using. Northern white oats will give as good or better results than the bar
 ley, but local oats cannot be depended upon for good results. If the fonowng method is followed the poison will b,
Arizona republican., 1916-11-15
SAD DEATH OF MESA VISITOR

The family of c. R. Clark. of the East End grocery received a sad shock yes terday morning when MT. Clark s mother died at a. m. after an illness of but an hour. The physician in at tendance pronounced the fatal illness as asthmatic condition of the heart, an affliction from which she had been at intervals a sufferer.
 The deceased had arrived here from Jefferson. Okla. in company with her daughter. Mrs. Grace Mccartney, for a visit to the son. and was apparently in good health. retiring on the night of her death with no indication of illness. She called her daughter at three in the morning, who found the mother suf- fering greatly. A physician was called but after an hour death came.
 The body will be shipped today to Conway Springs. Kansas, for inter-
Arizona republican., 1916-11-15
Mesa News Notes
MeSa News Notes FLAGSTAFF NORMAL vS. MESA TONIGHT

Basketball fans are expecting some game tonight when the boys and girls teams from Flagstaff Normal meet up with two teams from Mesa.
 The Flagstaff boys will go against a team composed of town boys and the girls will be pitted against the girls of Mesa High. The first game will start at eight o'clock. Because of the reputation enjoyed by the northern teams, very considerable interest is being shown in the approaching con test. and a large crowd is expected to be present at Vance auditorium where the games will be played In the mean time Mesa enthusiasts are praying that the drop from the 1000 rect altitude will T''ake the Flagstaff folks little short of wind
Arizona republican., 1916-11-15
M'cLENDoN FUNERAL

The funeral service Of w. T. McCIen- don, who died on Monday last at Cal exico was held at ] D. m. yesterday at the Second Ward chapel. MT. McClen- don had arrived at the ripe age of S9 years, and had spent the time since 1887 as resident of Mesa. His health beginning to fail he went to Calexico last September. but old age finally brought to an end the life of one more of the pioneers of Arizona.
Arizona republican., 1916-11-15
ARRESTED FOR SELLING BOOZE

Mesa has added Us quota 10 the num- Der of those who have tried to go up against the prohibition law. M. M. Humphries, proprietor of a hamburger stand on West Main street, was ar rested Saturday evening in the act of dispensing the prohibited fire water, and waiving examination. was carried to Phoenix to appear before the super for court.
Arizona republican., 1916-11-15
MARKET NEWS By R. Allyn lewis
Continued from Page Four)

 one thousand feet. Meanwhile the south shaft has been unwatered and as soon as sufficient water is devei- ored to supply the compaLys new flo- tatioE mill. active production ot con centrates will begin.
 According to the report to stock holuels Just issUed the recent devel- opments iE the north shaft have un- covered a goodly booy of copper ore which in every way resembles that of its famous neishbor, the Magma and it is the firm belief of those IT touch with the developments that an other bonanza win soon be developed in the Saperstition.
 Very strong Canadian financiers have recently taken over the contro of this property. and this fact coupled with the excellent developments at the mines. makes it appear 10 me thai this stock is due for ar advance.
Arizona republican., 1916-11-15
HIGHLY ESTEEMED IN MESA

A number of local people attended the funeral services of Prof. James L.
 Johnson of Tempe Normal. who was buried at Tempe yesterday. During his long term as musical instructor of the normal great many Mesa people had been under his instruction and a feel ing of sadness was apparent in the community at the loss of the highly esteemed member of the normal faculty.
Arizona republican., 1916-11-15
IT WILL BE WARM

The Majestic theater has installed it's heating system and promises a warm room to all who attend the nightly movies. The excellent and thrilling drama. Shell Forty Three" which was shown last night will be re- peated This is a war picture and of absorbing interest. A two reel comedy Puppets" will complete the program.
Arizona republican., 1916-11-15
COLD AT WickENeURG

Rev. Frank Bloy arrived at home yesterday after spending Sunday night and yesterday at Wickenburg where he went to preach. He says that it is very cold up there after sundown, nlali- ing him glad to be home in the sunny Salt River valley where the thermom- eter showed only 2S on Monday night.
Arizona republican., 1916-11-15
roNIcHT's ATTRACTION

"Tne N'lldod tAge, Iatest WOrId picture Pr~G made and featuring the clever little star. Alice Brady, will he the attraction at the Geo"win opera house tonight A story of love and intrigue. laid in quaint old '7' incipalitv witch is at least hun drad ,ears be ind the times sfvea Miss Pradv tho tesf onrnrtunity sae has had In quite some time to Gis-
Arizona republican., 1916-11-15
ATTENDING GRAND LODGE

Tempe is well represented at the convention of tfe grand lodge Knights of Pythias, being held in Phoenix this week. City Superintendent of Schools T. Q. Mullen is in attend nee as grand master at arms, and Henry Sandoz and James A. BlaEley are attending az re-resentatics Of Tempe lodge No. 2G.
Arizona republican., 1916-11-15
WOMAN'S CLUB

The regular meeting of the Wom- ans club of Tempe that comes on this Friday afternoon has been post poned In favor of Fair week and will be held Friday afternoon, Nov. 24th. at the Christian church. This weeks regular program will be given at that time
Arizona republican., 1916-11-15
Tempe News Notes
HIGH TRIBUTE PAID
 T0PROF. JOHNSTON

The funeral services of tie late Professor James l.. Johnston were held yesterday morning at tEe Con- gTegational church and nearly every member of the faculty and student tody of the normal school ard se7- era. hundi cd tswnspeoplc were pres ent to pay a last tribute to the departed Tho service as conducted by Rev. Clifford Hand, pastor O, the church, was beautiful and impressive and paid high. respect to the man wto has for years Leeng one of Tempes most prominent citizeni
 The state normal school where the deceased has for slXteea years b"en member of the faculty as lnstrus.Or Of music was dismissed through the forenoon and the loui hundred stu dents attended the serVi. c in a D. dv.
 At the cemetery the Masonic fra ternity, Of witch the deceased was charter member and past master, assumed ~e harge of the remains and conducted the service in accordance with the rights of their order.
Arizona republican., 1916-11-15

Miss Alice NVindes is spt nding the week in the valley with her parents. Mir. and Mrs. R. A. Windes. from Flagstaff. where she is a critic teach CT in tie normal training school.
Arizona republican., 1916-11-15

sThe minimum temperature of the winter was recorded at Tempo yes terday morning at five o'clock when the mercury was down to twenty eight degrees. Ice was in evidence on every hand. The Gaily maximum and minimum temperatures for the week preceding were recorded as fol- lcws al the chronological iahorato~y:
Arizona republican., 1916-11-15
IN OBSERVATION

The banks and post office are ob- serving this week in accordance with th- recent pro- lamation ty. the gov ernor and are closing each day at noon.
Arizona republican., 1916-11-15

LOST-New United Statee 31v4 chain tread casing, tube and rim, be-
 tween Mesa and Tempe Sunday Re- turn to Wm. Rohrig, McNarys Drug Store, Tempe. Arizona. 3t
Arizona republican., 1916-11-15
CASA LoMA GUESTS

The Casa Loma hotel in TemGe registered the following guests yes terdav: N. M. Stack. Los Angeles L. HoIladay and wife, Tucson; Mir A. B. Richmond and aaughter.. Trc- son; A. C. Gravely and wife, Morenci; P. A. Reeder. Nogales; ]. A. Morgan W. II. Goddard, Roosevelt.
Arizona republican., 1916-11-15
TEA POSTPONED

The tea announced for Thursday af- ternoon at the Guild hall has been postponed until Tuesday afternoon of next week.
Arizona republican., 1916-11-15
found to be the most successful:

Place clean rolled barley at the rate of 60 holes to the quart at each bur row one day. The following day place the poisoned bait at the rate of 40 holes to the quart. The grain should be placed on clean, hard places near the holes, and great care sohuld be taken so that it does not go down the holes. Large areas may be successfully treat GU uy using saddle horses. Stock will not be endangered on the open range with the above methods.
Arizona republican., 1916-11-15
Notice

keys. Phone me and will come to sec your turkeys. Am located at Lightning Transfer Co., Phone IS.
 J. GOLD5GRB. Mesa. Arizona.
Arizona republican., 1916-11-15
FROM FLAGSTAFF

play her talent of unusual dramatic expression.
Arizona republican., 1916-11-15
 Side News 's;:: Y ;:a:::. s.:; e 

ment. C. R. Clark and Mrs. Mccartney will accompany the remains to their last resting place.
Arizona republican., 1916-11-15
A WEEK OF WEATHER

GOOD BARBER WANTED at Toms Shop, Tempe, Arizona. At
Arizona republican., 1916-11-15

Hire T't'e sa'o~~'an at Tho To- 7rlilican officr. \ Wa7t Ad will see '4cra cuetnr1ets fhan vor can
Arizona republican., 1916-11-15

r"nii"an office. want ad will see more customers than you can.
Arizona republican., 1916-11-15
Hand Laundry

SANITARY LAUNDRY--All hand work Rough dry s6c dozen. iss clAss ironing. Ph. s640. 602 W AdAms u