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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1916-12-06
HOPE FOR ARh0R Plant
Alexandrians are Anxionsly Await
ing. Governments Decision as to
Site Of New Factory.

While not desiring to appear too
sanguine, many people in AieSai,oi "a
suppose they have reason TO oeiieVe
tbc officials of the government are
seriously considering the advisability
of placing the new arnlor plant upon
the site offered by the city OF Alex
andria. -
The Gazette has at different times
called attention to strange men visit
ing the southeastern section of the
city during the past summer and the
fall months, while man supposed to
be = German, was found taking pic
lures of the reclaimed ground and the
property surrounding it. As is stated
elsewhere, a representative of the
United States Engineering Depart
ment held conference with several
of our representative people in the
rooms of the Chamber of Commerce
yesterday evening concerning AleNan-
dria's water front He said he was
ascertaining the present condition OF
the channel which was made shallow
over a quarter of a century ago by
flood and the rapid current in the
river which accompanied it. He may
have had a two-fold purpose.
Straws show Way Winds Blows.
There is an old saying, "Straws
show which way the wind blows. F."
Should Alexandria be selected as the
site for the plant there will be i'm
mediate activity in the real estate
market of this city. Instead of city
of twenty thousand inhabitants, Alex
andria will be able to list popula-
tion of forty thousand. Houses for
dwelling purposes will be in immedi-
ate demand, while every store in the
city will be occupied.
Woolworth to Open Store Here.
One of the straws which has caused
some speculation is the fact that the
f. w. Woolworth Company, which
conducts the large five apd ten-cent
stores in Washington, Norfolk and
other large cities, has, through Gra-
ham and Ogden, real estate dealers
OF Alexandria, leased the store form
erly occupied by Adolp Diedel on the
south side of King street, between
st. Asaph and Washington streets.
The company may be preparing for
coming events. The lease extends
for Is years.
A gentleman of this city recently
heard several men talking together in
Washington OF the installation of the
new armor plant. The parties seemed
to be familiar with the claims of 9TH
er cities for this plum. One of
them observed to another that people
of Alexandria, Va, had urged rea-
sons why the plant should be To-
ratct%in their: city, which the govern
mcnt is studying closely. These
parties suggested that it would be the
safest place for such a plant.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1916-12-06
HARB0R !. RI:
Representative of U. S. Engineer
ing Department Visits City to
Make Investigation of Conditions.

A representative from the uhlteo
States engineering department VISIT
ed this city yesterday in order to as
certain conditions now existing on
tha Alexandria water front. In the
latter part of May, 1889, incessant
rains for several days caused a fresh
ct in the river, during which the res
.rvoir of Johnstown, Pa, gave way
in the night, and drowned hundreds
of people and wrought great damage
to property in that city.
While no material damage result
ed in Alexandria, the tide on that oc-
casion reached to the centre OF the
square on King street, between Lee
and Union. Union street was sug-
eestive of a scene in Venice, the
thoroughfare being covered by water
throughout nearly its entire length,
While the swift current was rag
ing in the river a barge broke away
from an upper mooring and sank
athwart the channel between the out
let lock of the old Alexandria Canal
and Point West, or where the acid
works of the Alexandria Fertilizer
and Chemical Company now stands
The obstruction in the river caused
the formation of bars, which were an
ANNOYANCE to navigators for severa.
years. The barge was finally remov-
ed, but dredging was necessary IN
order to obtain a sufficient depth OF
water for steamers passing between
Alexandria and Washington. Con-
gress subsequently made an appro-
priation for improving the harbor Of
Alexandria, and five years ago the
Potomac in front of this city was
dredged and the mud taken from the
bottom of the channel used in re-
claiming Battery Rodgers Cove, the
land now in litigation, the government
claiming it as part of the District OF
Columbia -.,.,@z.
1t seems that the channel at the
northern boundary of Alexandria
again needs attention, as the large
steamers which bring phosphate rock
from Florida to Alexandria cXper-
fence trouble at times, owing to the
formation Of shoals, conditions
brought about by the Johnstown
food period, and the government en-
gineer yesterday met members of the
Chamber of Commerce for the purpose
of ascertaining the facts in connec
ton with the present conditions and
looking to the removal of any oEstruc-
itons which may still be in the chan
mel.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1916-12-06
WANT CURFEw Law.
Laymen's; League Endorse Action of
Police Commissioners.

The Gazette has been requested to
publish the resolution adopted by the
Laymen's League of, this city. con-
cerning the curfew law, as follows:
At a meeting of the Laymen's
League of the city of Alexandria,
held in the Westminster Building,
Sunday, November 10th, the follow
ing resolution was adopted:
Resolved that this League en-
aorse the action of the Police Com
miSsioncrs, in reference to a Curfew
law for Alexandria,.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1916-12-06
Appointed Delegate

Mr.. f. H. Allen, of Newington.
Va, has been appointed a delegate
by Governor Stuart to the eighth
annual convention Of the Southern
Congress to be held at Norfolk.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1916-12-06

Suits for divorce have been instl-
tuted in the Circuit court by Al
phonso Carroll against Hattie Lewis
Carroll and by George Sellers
against Grace L. Sellers. The COM
plant in both cases are based upon
the grounds of desertion.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1916-12-06

Mr.. Douglass Stuart who has been
confined to his home by illness for
some time is able to be out, his many
friends will be glad to know.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1916-12-06

Observation-Disclosures Lodge of
Masons will pay its annual visit TO
Andrew Jackson lodge in this city
tomorrow evening, at which time
the visiting brethren will work the
master mason degree.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1916-12-06

MIR. Harrison, representing the
limited States Engineering depart
ment, was in this city yesterday IN
conference with committee from
rhe Chamber of Commerce concern
mo certain necessary work to be done
in connection with the improving o.
Aleyandria's harbor.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1916-12-06

The story of the musical play "The
Girl and Soldier" to be given tomor-
row night at the opera house BY the
schools of Alexandria is woven
around incidents of the Spanish
American war, the first act being
laid in Capitol square Richmond, Va,
and the second in the garden Of the
Tampa bay hotel at Tampa, Florida
a young Spanish girl CT cultivation
and refinement has been delegated
by the Spanish gopernpent to aci
as spy, and to cooperate with tho
Spaniard, Escamil, in securing III
formation as to the American army,
and when the Richmond Rifles, a
military organization of that city go
to war, their spying begins. Inter
spersed with the incidents of this IN
teresting plot are beautiful special
features of the young misses, little
girls and boys. which add to the
brilliancy OF the stage pictures. Tho
rehearsals have demonstrated The
ability of the various characters "a
carry the show to successful con-
clusion. The stage has been ingenius-
ly set for the two acts, and tickets
at Aliens drug store are in demand
for Thursday and Saturday nights
There will be a special matinee on
Saturday.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1916-12-06

Musical and Dramatic Entertain
ment for the benefit of the Free
kindergarten, Westminster Building,
Friday, December s, 1916. 8 o'clock,
Tickets 25 cents. 1885 -2t :.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1916-12-06

An oyster supper was given las
night at Sherwood Hall, Fairfax
county, for the benefit of the Alex
andria Hospital and between fifty
nd sixty from this city ATTENDED
They reported delicious supper and
a pleasant evening.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1916-12-06

The regular monthly meeting OF
the Columbia Steam Fire Engine Co.
will be held tonight at 1880. As this
is the last meeting of the year all
members are requested to attend.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1916-12-06

Mr.. James Johnston, who has made
his home in Charlottesville for the
last few months has been on re-
cent visit to Alexandria, his old
home.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1916-12-06

LAWYERS BRIEFS AND MOTIONS
printed accurately and promptly:
!. Printing in all its, Branches. Harry
w. Wade, Commercial! Press, 3l3
y King Street. Phone 80. 284-3t.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1916-12-06
Alexandria city and Suburbs

Sergeant B. F. Belts, of the police
force is confined to his home in south
Fairfax street. by indisposition.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1916-12-06

Governor Henry c. Stuart has
commissioned the following named
gentlemen from this city as delegates
to the National Rivers and Harbors
Congress to be held in Washington
beginning today and continuing to-
morrow and next day; Harry K.
Hammond, Henry K. Field, Arthur
H. Bryant, Robert NJ. Graham and
w. G. Harvey.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1916-12-06

There were two ''drunks" before
the bar of the Police Court this morn
ing. The first ushered in was young
white man, apparently stranger
hereabouts, who smiled while the Off
Ger was testifying. He continued tc
smile when the justice questioned him
He was fined $5. Cephas Williams
colored, was next brought in. He
alleged he was not drunk, but had
.'stumped" his toe, and that the officer
had made wrong diagnosis of his
case. He was also fined So.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1916-12-06

A game of fottball will be played
ON the grounds here on Saturday be-
tween the High School team and for
mer members of that team now in
the city. An exciting contest is pro-
missed as the "has beens" think they
can show the present High school
eleven how the game should really
be played.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1916-12-06

Genuine Lynnhaven Bay Oysters
On half shell. steamed or,in measure,
Jacob Bill foot of King st. r246-tf
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1916-12-06

A deed has been recorded in the
clerks office of the Corporation
Court from the Washington Monu-
ment Association to G. VIM. Ramsay
transferring to the latter lot Sd of
block T of George Washington Park.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1916-12-06

A burning chimney of a house al
Gibbon and Royal streets about nine
o'clock this morning caused some eX'
element in the neighborhood, al
Enough no alarm was sounded. Inc
re was extinguishcd without damage
TO the house.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1916-12-06

Mrs. Mollie Whatley, superlntend-
ent of the Children's Home, requests
the Gazette to publish the following:
s'The ladies who direct affairs Of the
Children's Home wish to thank the
friends who so splendidly remem-
bercd the Home on Thanksgiving day;
and especially do they thank Mr..
Nicholson, Mr.. Recker, Mr.. Bender
and Mr.. Rush for hauling donations
from the schools. Again we thank
you all )"
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1916-12-06

The musical and dramatic perform
ance for the benefit Of the Free Kind
ergarten Friday, December 8, in the
Westminster Building promises to be
a most enjoyable affair. A playlet will
be given by the young people Of the
Presbyterian Church.. a minstrel
monologue by a young man of Christ
Church, followed by short humorous
sketch by Miss Pollard and Mr. (In,asss
Of the Southern Methodist Church
and as a fitting climax to delight
full evening will be the "Six Little
Maids of Japan" in a musical number
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1916-12-06

The vestry of Pohick Church are
holding meeting. This afternoon in
that historic edifce.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1916-12-06
NOTICE

I have appointed the Herfurth En-
gine Company, Inc, my restricted
agent, in the city Of Alexandria, Viz
ginia, to sell certain engines, ma
chinery. etc, owned by me, now in
the building known as Moore Machine
Shop on the south west corner Of
Duke Street and the Strand. The apA
pointment, terms. and property ard
recorded in the Clerks Office Of thd
Corporation Court.
2S3-12t. j. K. NJ. Nortor4
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1916-12-06

Dr. T. w. Boatwright, president
IF Richmond and Westhampton Col
lege, was the guest this week of the
Rev Dr.. Eugene B. Jackson and
Mrs. Jackson, at their home in south
Columbus street.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1916-12-06

AUTOMOBILE RoBEs-15 !pet
cent off on all robes. Safety .YA-
canizers, $3.50 at VIM. F. smith'a.
1l3 N. Fairfax street. 1-284-3t.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1916-12-06

Captain and Mrs. j. V. Davis, who
have recently been visiting friends in
Alexandria, have returned to their
home in Hartford, Conn, much pleas
ed with their experience in this city
where they have many friends and
acauaintances. Captain Davis spent
nearly half of his life in this city.
he having for many years been sup
erintendent Of the National Cemetery.
during which time he mingled with
the people and made many friends,
all of whom are glad to greet him and
Mrs. Davis whenever, they visit Alex
andria.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1916-12-06

Samaritan Rebecca Lodge, |. .. "
F.. will hold their regular meeting
,omcrrow, at go pm. in Odd Fellows
Hall in north Columbus street. All
members are earnestly urged to at
.end as matters of Importance Will
come before the meeting.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1916-12-06


The regular monthly meeting OF
the Columbia Steam Fire Engine Co
will be held tonight at 1880. AS this
is the last meeting of the year al
members are requested to attend.
Mr.. James Johnston, who has maGe
his home in Charlottesville for tho
last few months has been on 4 re-
cent visit to Alexandria, his oic
home.
A deed has been recorded in the
clerks office of the Corporation
Court from the Washington Monu-
ment Association to G. VIM. Ramsay
transferring to the latter lot 81 OF
block T of George Washington Park
Dr. T. w. Boatwright, president
If Richmond and Westhampton Col
lege. was the guest this week of the
Rev DR.. Eugene B. Jackson and
Mrs. Jackson, at their home in south
Columbus street.
A burning chimney of house at
Gibbon and Royal streets about nine
o'clock this morning caused some eX-
element in the neghborhood, al
though no alarm was sounded. Inc
re was extinguished without damage
TO the house.
Samaritan Rebecca Lodge, /. 0. U.
F.. will hold their regular mcee'hg
,omcrrow, at go pm. in Odd Fellows
Hall in north Columbus street. All
members are earnestly urged to at
.end as matters of Importance VIII
come before the meeting.
Red Cross seals have been placed
an sale in various stores and the
sale will be given over into the hanas
of several young ladies during
Christmas week, in order that as
large a number may be, sold as pos
sible.
About noon the chimney of house
at Jefferson and Columbus streets
ros throwing out sheets of flame,
aud an alarm of fire was sounded
Tho denartment made prompt re-
sporse and the fire was extlngu'sheo'
,ot however. before the back OF the
bousc had been somewhat damaged
Tho Worans Auxiliary to K. t.
Lee Camp, U. c. ", will give the'f
annual oyster supper tomorrow
Thursday, in Lee Camp Hall from
3 70 o'clock. These ladies always
o,,,o an excellent meal and those
at,o,dinp always "get their money $
,rortb " The delicious fried oysters
,,,o,o are worth the price Of the
ticket.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1916-12-06

Red Cross seals have been placed
on sale in various stores ana 'hc
sale will be given over into the hands
of several young ladies during
Christmas week, in order that as
large a number may be, sold as pos
sible.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-10-13

 grounder in front of the plate and was thrown out by Catcher Cady. Scott, in his hurry to head off Sengel, who grounded to short, threw the ball over Hoblitzells head and the runner was safe. It was Scott's first error of the series. Wheat ended the inning by send ing up a foul to Hoblitzell.
 The worlds champions went out in order in their first inning. Hooper, first up, took the limit in balls and strikes and then grounded out, Cutshaw to Daubert. Janvrin went out Howrey to Daubert, and Shorten flied out to Wheat.
 Brooklyn got an unearned run in the second inning. Cutshaw walked on four straight balls and went to second on Mawreys sacrifice. Hoblitzeu to Shore. Olson grounded out, Gardner to Hob- litzell, Cutshaw going to third. He scored on a passed ball by Cady. Myers ended the inning by grounding out, Scott to HoblitZell.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-10-13
MISSISSIPPI TEAM LEADS IN B|G SHOOT. Georgia National Guard Team Wins Long Range
 Team Match

Jacksonville, Fla, October 12.-,fhs won the southern championship at the National Rifle tournament in. prog ress on the Florida range, scoring 1016 points out of possible 1900 The Georgia National Guard team, with 1915 points. finished second and the Florida National Guard team took third place, scoring 975.
 While the match was open to all states and the District of Columbia, only those teams affiliated with the Southern Rifle association competed for the trophy offered by the assocAa- tion. Thirteen teams participated in the match from all sections of the country A New York National Guard team, known as the second team, fin- ished ahead of the Mississippiians with a score of 1037. and thereby captured first prize money as all teams, whether affiliated with the Southern associa- tion or not, were eligible to compete for the cash prize.
 The long range match, the concl1d- ing event of the southern programme, was won by the Georgia National Guard team. which scored 679 points out of possible 800 Mississippi with 637 points, finished second and Florida with 619 points, finished third. This match brought out five teams, the winning team receiving the Florida trophy and $20 in cash. The matches Of the National Rifle association begin tomorrow.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-10-13
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BROWN GENTRY WINS NO RACES FOR TODAY

After winning two straight heats ir the 2:2O pace, Dick Wells, driven by C. Sills, faltered, and Brown Gentry won the two final heats. Grace Hussey was the winner of the free-for-all trot re- ceiving but comparatively little opposi- tion from the other two entries.
 The Stills horse made the two first heats in good time, but the pace set by Brown Gentry in the third and following two proved too much. Miss Annie was barely nosed out of the first place in the fourth heat.
 The summary, 2:2o pace, s4Oo purse; Brown Gentry, b. h., by
 John R. Gentry (Woodfin). l 1 Dick Wells, b. g., by John A.
 (Sills) ............-............. l Miss Annie, blk. m., by Ilaro
 (Sheppard) ................... 5 Mokotine, b. S., by Mokoline
 (Carter) ........................ Time 2:15A; 2:15A; 2:1s; 2:19; 2:191s Joe Hal and Little Alma also ran.
 Second race free-for-all trot, $500 purse Grace Hussey, b. m., by McCraig
 (Sheppard) ......................... l Edward Gray, b. h., by TregantleN
 (Rennlck) .....................,.. The Duchess, r. m., by Unknown
 (Walker)
 Time 2:12$4; 2:13A; 2:1oA
 No races will be run today. On tonor. row horses that have not won race dur ing the precent fair will be entered ir two events.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-10-13
HOWARD ELEVEN IN EXCELLENT SHAPE
 ID FACE SOUTHERN
Game Will Be Played on the New Athletic Field at Howard TOday-Close
 Score Expected

Howard colleges football squad has this afternoon with that of Southern uni versity. The game will be played on Upwards new athletic field, on the col lege campus, beginning at o'clock.
 Southern university arrived about mid night last night from Greensboro, and members of the team spent the night in the college dormitories at Howard, Lit tie is known here of the strength of the Methodist eleven, but being heavier than the Baptists it should give Dr. Long, wells charges a hard fight.
 The Baptist lineup will not vary much from that which went into the game against Auburn. Three shifts are prob. able. A Duke is expected to start at right end, with Gibson going to left half in the place of Speed Acton, who is out with injuries. Price may start in Barber's position at full. The line from tackle to tacke will be intact.
 Howard is known to be expecting vic- tory, won after a hard fight. Wednes- day afternoons scrimmage found the Crimson and Blue eleven ripping the re- serve team for good gains, showing that the same fighting spirit which character ized the eleven in the game with Auburn is still strong. If Howard can put up an offense as strong as the defense placed against Auburn, Southern will not be able to stop her.
 Just what Southern is expecting has not been ascertained. Reports from the Greensboro camp have been scant. That may mean that Greensboro is not expect ing much-or it may mean something else.
 George Watkins of Sewanee will handle the game.
 Towards lineup is expected to be as follows:
 Center-Captain Strickland.
 Right Guard-Griffin.
 Right Tackle-Adams
 Right End-A. Duke.
 Left Guard-Williams.
 Left tackle-Haynes
 Left End-E. Duke.
 Quarterback-P. Clayton.
 Right Halfback-Blackwelde
 Left Halfback-Gibson.
 Fullback-Price.
 Southern's probable line is: Faulk, left end; Newsome, left tackle; Bradley, le1t guard Noels, center; McGehee, right guard; Quarles, right tackle; Norton, right end; McCurdy, quarterback Jack son, left halfback; Sherling, right hat- back Turnipseed, fullback.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-10-13
PLAYERS SHARE OF THE WORLDS SERIES
 SURPRISES RECORD
Red Sox and Superbas to Re- ceive Winners and Losers Share of S162, ,927-Other
 Statistics

New York, october 12.-Basebau sta tisticians figured out today that s162,- 927, the players share of the receipts from the present worlds series, is the largest sum ever divided among the members of two clubs in any world s series Sixty per cent of it goes to the Red Sox and 40 per cent to the Su- perbas. Each of the 26 members of the Boston club will receive s3332.94 and each of the Brooklyns s2.715.41. If Brooklyn had won each of the 24 players of that club would have pocketed $4O73.10, which would have set new record, for the amount won by individual players in any worlds S series. Had Boston lost, the players of that club would have received s25O6. 53 each
 Although the attendance at the first four games this year has been nearly 5000 less than last year, the receipts in 1916 were more than S93,OO0 higher than in 1915, the total for four days this year being s301,717. The best pre- vious mark of four games was in the series between. the New York Nationals and the Boston Americans, in 1912 when the total receipts were s273,2S2. The attendance that year was almost 17.000 more than this year, but higher prices for seats have prevailed in 1916
 Charles H. Ebbetts, president of the Brooklyn club, in discussing his of fer to sell his club, said today he had several offers for his stock, which is believed to be 51 per cent of the total. He would not say what price he set upon it, nor whether any of the offers are near his demand. He said he was still enthusiastic over the game, but tired after 34 years in the executive end of the sport.