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The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1917-06-19
cesSity Mother of Inyer

One ii the. oldest inhahiianls living in
;h" territory iu>t north OF Warwoud hats
proven the truth "a: III" old prnr"rh.
"Nc"r$sit; is III" n".h"r Of invention"
Th" old m4u IS ah"u. ID years "f aSc
and has 10 enc upun whom I" depend.
hut lives alnN". doing lIltl" odd jobs IN
III" community. Friday while nj worl;
liking SON" part. "i AN automobile. hr
had his arm broken IA tw" places. r.
Ing low III finances h. could not SrCur''
medical services. but knew sonnet hing
must h" done In grim determination
hr decided In do something. tie found
= leather strap. which VAS h"und very
tightly around IN" broken homes. Ac-
Cnrdinr Ia report Yesterday his arm -
Improving nicely.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1917-06-19

Tho members OF The Kings Dangh,
tors wirr very delightfully."- entertained
at tho. home of Miss Ethel knnke Of
Snuth Warwond last evening. After IN
i"yin. s. pleasant Social hour 2 dainiy
Iilurh.on was served to tho following
guests: Misses Ellen Williams. Phyllis
Strorh"l. christina Strncbel. Ruth Nes-
hitt. R"rIha. t;iSn"r. 'Rlodwin ThofaS'
Sara Ciooch. Laura Gooch. Julia Gooch
aud Ethel knokc.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1917-06-19
War Hero Falls From
Farm Wagon TO Death

DULUTH, Mimi. June ls.-After
surviving long service in the trenches
in Belgium with the Canadian oyersens
forces; Paul Spitaels was killed To-Day
by falling from q farm wagon. His
neck was broken. Spitaels had been
invaded home from Belgium
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1917-06-19

rious games and music. Dainty re-
rrrShmcn:S w'r" served at the usual
hour Ia the fu:."wInI. Misses Marcclla
Dean. Ecrnice l.'urliart. Leila llran. Mil
,iIrh knokn Frances SHARP. Emma
Rocker. Anna EakrErh. Sara Cruhe,
blanche CO.. lillian StciGcr. Ethel Cox.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1917-06-19
To Study Aviation.

William Vim. a Warw""d hoy l.
yr:tr% old. viii h"cjn his study Of nvlI.
ti"m nt The Lyiuii'n grounds in E"rc!
Potion in ih" near future. Some tir'
Ili., wees IT,, is t. accompany tn" av!a
tor on an" "f his lights /" Wheeling.
Th" lad j. ~ real liz" wiz" and has {:
vr:y broad knowl"'iG" for his age.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1917-06-19
WHEELING MAN.
!. BACCALAUREA1E

Spee,I 'Nspe,ch " IN. n:e'!4Ec;'srf. t,,,. VAL
sCOLCMBCS, -. Jun. lN---tp,', Nl
tsr e. Schu"tt.. Of Wheeling. dei1EeIIvN
the haccal,ur"ate address ~ thH era"uI
atlrE excuses at ~" iii'H-Fh''" ui.,
commandments OF NHp.t# Nn'N' $780,
Lutheran institution '.hri'"'t S'ei
mess, h., said. Is tha isr.'':i,S S''t = ~
lege these days can 0csi"" on " so0"e
man. .ri-i,ral
"Thos. sr'l, funlan"nta! Splrtluai
truths OF fair Tor the rcgutAN"h % eit:t
acter: and run,;uct and love for Our iel
l6w men ar. tho only moral hailaSt 11a
can steady this sin-:id!cn world &c "e-
ch,rcd. ,., .;,ts
+sat rho college ic9n civr-:nh sonIe th;te
ne termed mot 50 good. In the la'Irr
, he classrd ",hs disposition IL De Sct'-
conccitcd'; and the disposition |" pc
merely destructive elements on our CIV.
stated TO DC tE. aNowcd ideal CT many
colleges in these latte: times 70 arm
their graduates win new ianSico me-
1cctual hatrhcts with which TO mack ana
hew ut all tho tcsted and tried tounda-
ttons OF oar civilization: 20 turn OUT men
with q mighty passion for change out
with little though; for improvement.
REV. Mr.. Scnue;tc arrulgnHd the Ger
man kaiser. without mentioning rs
nomc. when he sra,."l. speaking OF self
ccnceit We see H." spectacle o. one
who thinks that ny citing I'!"n upon me
he can raise hiInsct: "a Tie level OF him
Who made tnStn a.
Mrs: Err,a Brand! ~ this city. who.
has just been elected department pres
1dcnt Of t!lc Ladies If the L. y. X -
She Youngest woman ever chosen /" that
office. she was Formerly state S''rc-
tarS She has selected thc following us
members OF her stan:
Mrs. Martha Higgins. tfrFe!aHd. So
MGR vice president: Mr.. Martha Dcren-
sex. Coiumbiana. Junior Niry president:
Ms Many cleveland! Wovthing,ou.
Chaplain. Mrs. Clara Heath. Harr"d.
treasurer: Mrs. Ella ticrkrrnelr. AKRON.
counselor: Mrs. Emma Crane. Toledo;
Mrs. Margaret Lawrence. l'"T"a. ana
Mrs. Nellie Crowl Cleveland. council OF
administrations.
AppointSl officers follow: Mrs. Min
MA, Ruff. Columbus. department ss+Sc-
1ary:. Mrs. Maud Logan. Fast Liverpool.
department inspector: Mrs. Gle" pruiy.
M;dtilrtowr. department patriotic in
structor: Mrs. Cora RowlinES. Dayton.
dc part:nrn. registrar: Mrs. Clara
Holmes cincinnati. department CORE
spending secretary: Mrs. Mabel Ran
sGne. press correspondent.
Delegates 20 national convention are
Bertha Eo"r. Lima: Mrs Anna Higgins.
Cleveland.
Smallpox spinal meningitis and in
fsrItilc paralysis arr prevalent IN th!S
state, according /" reports just made u
tfm board Of health. Scarlet fever and
d:phthcrl;. also show higher records for
May than f"r previous years.
Durin.: ~" first i've months Of this
year i.lSJ cases ~ Si,al!roX were re-
ported Of which 50 eases we're IN April
and io3 IN VI ~. y i"tai of lir cases OF
erie!.ync ,..r"brn spinal meningitis We're
reported for Nr"it being more th;ln-
double thr highest ;h;al for :h!$ dis..a
NOR" accur;.;.: hrhI'iity registration in
Ohio.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1917-06-19
Car SkilS

Max (;rin.fh' Of Warwnrh. yesterday.
WEil. trying /" do som" stunts with his
machine. ran his car oyer an cnlhunk-
mont nrnr Tw"n'y-Sivth street. lie JOS
capped injurirg himself. but the car was
very badly hrok"n m.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1917-06-19

Tho thIrd UilNrf.:ly rontc-"Nce Tor
this %sar Marshall CnarG. WIS held
Il. III. III. p'ivrt VI =. church. Saturday,
afterrDuu. Or II. f. Compton. he dis
trict superintendent. "ruduCt"d tir con-
ference. The finances of thG churches
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1917-06-19
Pleasant Party.

Miss Nalh"riu" McniH was hostess Ia
y number of her friends last night IT Il
gathering at her home: y worry rni"v-
able evening WAS spent IN playing va
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1917-06-19
Aid to Meet.

.. The I.adics' Aid of tho Presbyterian
church"will meet tonight Mt Mrs. Shear
inr's To arrange for a lawn fetc. The
ladies are urged tr attend this meeting
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1917-06-19
WARWOOD
Cllnhf Acniflnnt

Mr.. Wilson Of South WHrwood. cm-
played at tn" Foundation. company. WAS
slightly injured yesterday ut his work.
br. .NhrrS"lh WAS called and gave med.
zeal aid az once.
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49,. T., good condition. as was shown oF
~, r.i,orts OF the officials.
The regular communion $500 " m On
bid nm Sunday evening, Dr. Compton
PREACHED the sermon
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1917-06-19
Ch:l:reE's Dav Services.

y \ chIidrsu'" Ia" .'nt"rta!nrI"rt vii!
b. given ~ ;hc Aim ';-""" rr"Sb%t"T-
ian SundHy school III thr church next
SUNDAY evening. hcGinr:nS u: o'clock.
A good pr"c"riN IL being prepared and
all are invited "a "':"1d m" service.
on sunday - p. M. 'hildr"n :
DAY s"rylc" n II Il" h"ld ~ tn, Nj.
Oliy"t NJ. +: "hurch. careful nr"para-
lions ar" hcirr .t,rL.. by n" proSra IA
commit. whirtr. ~ CONFUSED ct Mrs.
A. {. Ny"r NJ l.. ~. Schubert. Miss
Hannah Ei.ck. Mis- i:"2" Marp!e and
Mss l.llIt:,n SnnGrNnr.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1917-06-19
Social Meeting

Eleanor Allison. Elcnorn SteIEcr, llthca
i Allison and katherine Mantz.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1917-06-19

T. D. l.. club ~ h.,r rol':" near Bcthie-
hem ON Thursday. In" hours from >
till : We. 4. v"'rd 10 uH"Gl"v0yk. ana!
rtiStnty luncheon Wa served The fol-
lowing mon b",> w..rs present: Misses
1.fzZi" Garifn. Nyrt:" raruahan. Lucy
Hood Hazel SoNd.'rC}an. Mary ';:ir.in.
Irene Marrl". Hannah Ei""k.' L"'a i:"-
mar Faith Ga:vi". Lean White. EcGlan
Sasd"k"r. N2r=t"rI'.. ticnh. Nar"ar".
Garviu. Lillian Su"dckc-. isabelle ';a"-
win. Marr;,r..t Cow sad Mrs. J. l.. Gar
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1917-06-19

T.. T. Mcrombs. who is employed IN
Stcubenville spent Sunday i't MS "o'''e
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1917-06-19

Twenty ",,...: ~" inf,u;iLo rAralya'S
were REPORTED Tor M9:. t!r highest rec
trd IN IN" Hrsi"".. O! ;h: department. III
MAY ta>; :. - 'h'r. :.":.. only two cases.
The Washington times., 1917-03-17
FAIR COMMITTEE FORMED
Colonel Harper Heads Preliminary
Organization Board.

With the election of Col. r. "
Harper as chairman, and Nathan B.
Williams. as secretary, the commit
tee of five organizing a general COM
mIttee to work for permanent
states exposition building here, was
organized at the Willard Hotel yes
terday.
Secretary Williams was directed TO
prepare a report on the recent con-
ference OF governors in Washington,
a copy of which will pc sent to each
executive. The governors will be
asked to appoint on the general COM
mittee a representative from each
State.
Representatives will be appointed
also from the Chamber of Commerce
Of the United States, the Southern
Commercial Congress. the Chamber of
Commerce. Board of Trade, and Re-
tail Merchants Association of WASH
ington and the Federation OF Citi-
zens' Associations.
The organization committee con-
sists OF Colonel Harper. representing
the Chamber of Commerce, Mr.. Will
liams, representing the State So
cieties; John Edison. representing the
Board of Trade: NJ. A. Leese. repre-
sentinE Retail Merchants Associa-
ton, and f. +. Colladay. representing
the Federation OF Citizens Associa-
lions. William Nick. Clayton is an
ex-officio member.
The Washington times., 1917-03-17
lInrrIaEe LleenaeA.

William F. Carter and Pearl B. Parish. both
Of Bremo Blur. Va.
william Stewart Reed and Lillian X. Brosise,
both Of this city.
Charles Z. Bowie and Beatrice J. jackson.
both OF this city. Il
Andrew Barber and Jennie Washington, both
Of Duett, Va.
Joseph W. Meade and Ada S. Lockwood, both
OF Bedford City. Va
Ernest A. Douglas and Gertrude N. Thorne.
both Of this city.
Fred E. Godfrey and Marguerite T. Bern
hardt, both OF this city.
Robert G. Snowden and Rosa n. Jackson,
both OF Deanwood, ID. c.
Forrest G. Cubbon and Emma r. Boynton,
both OF Richmond. Va.
Charles A. Jones and Bertha Webb. both Of
this city.
William Edward Householder. Of Relay, Nd,
and Alvena Frey, of Baltimore.
Benjamin Cert and Laura Poore, both OF this
city.
Ralph T Bailey and Georgia Thornton. both
OF this city.
Edward R. Brown and Jane A. GIlhooley,
both Of Rosslyn. Va.
Roy H. Holland and Lucretia NJ. Hammack
both OF Richmond. Va.
William c. Lamb and De Grace ID. wrightI
both OF Richmond, Va.
Albert c. Redmiles and Marion NJ. Perkins
both OF Savage, Nd
Samuel L. Weeks, of Paterson. y. j., and
Lou Emma Green. OF Viewtown. Va.
Edward J. Atkinson, OF Baltimore, Nd, and
Louise A. Sappington. OF Bel Air, Nd
The Washington times., 1917-03-17
NO TRACE OF BROKER
Police Fail to Find Missing BaItI.
more Man,

No trace has been found of W. New
ton Smith. cotton-seed broker of Bal
timore. who disappeared from his
home. 107 Norwood road, Guilford,
Nd. early in the week.
Raleigh c. Smith, the missing mans
brother. Baltimore newspaperman.
IL directing the search and. through
the Baltimore police. has asked that
any clue to the brokers' whereabouts
be sent to him at the Mt. Royal
apartments. Baltimore.
The broker vas last seen at Union
Station. that city. Tuesday morning.
Mr.. Smith Is fifty-hve years old. six
feet tall. slender and slightly stopped.
He has heavy brown hair and q brown
mustache. His front teeth are capped
with gold He wore q brown over
The Washington times., 1917-03-17
NEWS AT ANAc0STIA
Bradbury Heights Citizens to Take
10 Gardening Proposition.

The regular meeting OF the Brad
bury Heights Citizens Association
will be held on next Monday night in
the school near the Bowen road. when
the question being presented by The
Times concerning home gardens will
be presented for discussion and some
plan outlined for interesting every
resident Of the suburb in the move
ment. Practically every resident will
The Washington times., 1917-03-17

Exercises in honor of st. Patrick s
Day were held at st. Msry's Academy
yesterday afternoon. The program
follows:
Hymn to St. Patrick, entire school;
reading, sSt. Patrick 5 sons" Miss F,
Evans; THE Dear Little Shamrock
Junior singing class: Irish melodies
The Minstrel Boy" believe Me-
The Harp That Once Through Tara's
Halls" violins-Misse5 +. Franey, j.
Ramage. NJ. Lee. J. Robataille, ]. Nc
CIintock. Pianos-MIsses L. Ramage
r. Burke; "Mavourneen Acushla." yo
cal class: Irish folk dance. little Cath
crime Powers; Colleen Darling Is
NJ. c.. Choral Club: Last Rose %
Summer" violin, Miss w. Bayne; pi
ano. Miss Louise Robinson; "Erin's
Emblem" CE. McGuire). vocal class;
Faith OF Our Fathers" entire school
pledge to Americas Flag" entire
school.
The Washington times., 1917-03-17
Deaths.

Alice King. Is yrs.. Casualty Hos.
Martha V. Evans. 20 yrs, 1904 Allison ST. NV
Annie L. Purdey. ~ yrs. nl2 NJ st. NV.
John r. Hayes, S. yrs, st. Elizabeth's Hos.
Belle s. Bumm. IS yrs. 57l5 woodley road NV
Lydia B. Payne. so yrs, 1870 r st. NV.
Helen Holcer, yrs. Providence Hos.
Catherine A Forney, 50 yrs, The Berkshire
apis. Chaplin It.
Julia Fftzgeraid. 7s yrs. H and ard st. ne.
Herbert ParksI j. yrs. Emergency Hos.
Charles Thorn :. 90 yrs. 1913 18th st. NV.
Ruth H. West, Il yrs. 2237 18th st. NV.
Ella Green, IS yrs, I720 Seaton st. NV.
Clara B. Ewell, % yrs. 1919 NJ st. NV.
Hattie Barnes. q yrs. TuberculoSi s Hos.
Virginia Rhodes, Il yrs. SIG 6th ST. Sc
The Washington times., 1917-03-17
Vital Records.
Birtha.

James z. and Belle Southall, boy.
Charles r. and Mabel Sanderson. boy.
Charles and Clara Shaikewitz, girl.
Sievert A. and Portia Rohwer. boy.
Louis E. and Grace F. Piatt. boy.
Frank and Naomi Porterield. boy.
Joseph H. and Meta McGann. girl.
Charles /. n. and Louise E. Lewis. boy.
Charles H and Blanche d. Kendall, boy.
Herbert c. and Mary G. Howes, boy.
Adolph E. and Bertha L. Glere. boy.
Ronald and Elsie Garrison, girl
Edmond A and Harriet J. Fairall, boy.
Timothy ]. and Susanna Daily. boy.
William II. and Rebecca Donovan, boy.
George T, and Anna c. +. Dalton, girl
Isaac and Sarah Turner. boy.
Sidney and Mary Purdey. boy.
The Washington times., 1917-03-17
DISASTERS ON WASH DAY.

NINELAND, N. J., March IL
Hanging out the family wash, Mrs,
Robert Miller broke her right arm.
Her daughter, Gertrude. endeavoring
to finish the job, fractured her left
arm in the same manner.
The Washington times., 1917-03-17
WHAT IS HAPPENING IN THE
SUBURBS OF THE CAPITAL
More Than 1000 Railway Employees in Alex
andria and Vicinity Will Be Affected
If Strike Goes Into Effect.

ALEXANDRIA, March lI.-Much in
terest is felt here concerning the
threatened railway strike. More than
1000 employees in this city and its
suburbs viii be affected IL the strike
goes into effect. An employe OF the
Southern said last night he did not
think more than 80 per cent OF the
men in the train service would strike,
while others said there would be
many more than that. Seven hundred
or SO are employed on the Washing
ton division of the Southern road, be-
tween Washington and Monroe, a dis
lance OF about 166 miles. OF that
number $50 are engineers, 1T5 flremen,
1875 conductors, $50 brakemen, and
$50 hostlers. From $50 to 800 are in
the employ of the Washington-South-
ern road, the majority being employ
ed at the Potomac yards near the
city.
The Washington times., 1917-03-17
NEWS AT ROCKVILLE
Mrs. Anna F. Brooke Dies at Her
Home Near OIney.

Mrs. Anna F. Brooke, seventy-eight,
widow OF Charles II. Brooke. died
Thursday at her home, near Olney.
Surviving her are two daughters. Mrs.
w. +. Green, OF Brookeville, and Miss
Mary B. Brooke, of Olney. She also
leaves a brother, Roger b. Farquhar,
of Sandy Spring, and a sister, Miss
Eliza f.. Farquhar, of Olney.
Mrs. Barbara S. Wi: or has filed
suit in circuit court here for q divorce
from Francis ]. Wissner. of Wheaton.
She asks the court to allow her ali
mony and counsel fees. Mrs. Wissner
In represented by ID. w. Baker. OF
washington. and Thomas L. Dawson,
of Rockville.
J. Dawson Williams. OF Kensington.
who practices law in Washington and
this county, has announced his candi-
dacy for the Democratic nomination
for the State senate.
The Washington times., 1917-03-17

Hitchcock Hall, at the Government
Hospital for the Insane, was filled
with inmates. and employees OF that in
stitution last night when an enter
tainment was given.
The Washington times., 1917-03-17

This afternoon in the basement of St
Teresa's Church st. Patrick's Day SO
cial and tea is being conducted by
the young people OF the church, for
the purpose of raising funds for the
church work.
The Washington times., 1917-03-17

be interested because all have su
ficient land for this purpose.
The Washington times., 1917-03-17

Mineola Tribe, No. II, Improved Or.
der OF Red Men, worked the degree
last night. The glee club provided en-
tertainment under Past Sachem w. c.
White.
The Washington times., 1917-03-17

The Rev. Mr.. Stowell occupied the
pulpit last night in Emmanuel Church
and preached before a large congrega
tion. -
The Washington times., 1917-03-17
For Exchange.

BEAUTIFUL country home of "a acres with
handsome nine-room home containing every
modern convenience and good as new; all
kinds Of farm buildings, beautifully shaded
lawns. fertile garden. poultry plant with in
cubators and brooders. farming implements
etc all land under cultivation and orchard
except small shaded stream In rear: 900 fruit
trees: situated out Baltimore boulevard near
trolley and steam roads In highest and best
..ction; $4,000; will take city property not
over s5 90 clear as part payment with bal
Hnce to be arranged. GEO. C. WALKER
EsneIs Bldg. nth and sts.
The Washington times., 1917-03-17

Funeral services for Mrs. Sarah
Amelia Arnold, widow of the late
James E. Arnold sr., who died at her
home 2222 Nichols avenue, yesterday
will be held on Monday afternoon.
The Washington times., 1917-03-17
FOR lighthouses

" 9rd st. n. W., Tor, bath, furnace. 50 30
5ls n ST. N. w, sr. bath, latrobes...... g eo
80 Mo. ave. 8. w, 12r, b, latrobe........ . 80
- keefer 1t. N. w, 6r, b. furnace 49,. H.s0
Il fiagler pl. N. W., g., b. furnace. 25b0
itos 9Th st. n. W., sr. b, latrobe. $50
SSss Warder 1t. N. W., sr. b. furnace. 3.So
~ Fla. ave. N. w, sr. bath, latrobe.... 2 50
Ise 6th II. N. W., Or, bath, latrobe...... 22s0
- 18th st. N. E. 6r, b. furnace. 1880
zSzb Ca ave. N. W.. sr and water....... E5O
FLATS.
~ 9TH st. N. w, front fat. fourth floor,
-FOUR rooms and bath. steam heat, hot
water furnished $50 90
FOR CoLORED TENANTS.
toi st. N. w, 7r, bath, latrobe. ........tess0
~ srd ST. N. w, 81, bath, latrobe...... lilo
ZIG Va. ave. N. W., er. bath, latrobe... 1880
~ !th st. N. w, Or and water. 1870
~ Mass ave. N. W., Or and water. $50
~ 18th 1t. s. E., sr and bath. ........... 1850
rs Pierce st. N. W., Or and WATER. Is. 80
y Parker q. ". E. 5r and water. y. 80
CLIFFORD A. BORDEN CO.,
Phone Main 22I2. so4 5th ST. N. W.
BRAND-NEw FLATS.
NEAR 9Th AND W SITS. n. Z.
CHEAP RENT.
-Four desirable rooms; modern bath. porce-
lain sink, gas range. Heated by an individ-
ual hot-vater plant. Rent, $3.50: corner,
t3o-5O. as to 4l9 W st. ne.
B. +. SAUL COMPANY,
sA New York ave. N. w. NJ. 21.
The Washington times., 1917-03-17

George w. Bontz and Howard w
Smith, both past exalted rulers
OF Alexandria Lodge OF Elks, have
been appointed delegate and alter
nate. respectively, to the national con-
vention.
The Washington times., 1917-03-17

The sum OF $4,000 was paid for the
plant OF the new Washington Brick
Company by a committee representing
the bondholders of the company at
the auction sale held Thursday. The
sale was made by ]. Randall Cation.
Levi H. David, Carl J. F. Graf, c.
Washington Lewis, and Gardner l..
Boothe. special commissioners in the
suit of EnOch L. White against the
company.
The Washington times., 1917-03-17

A bay horse, owned by Horace A
Mudd. ran away yesterday afternoon
collided with a wagon loaded with
iron pipe, and was so badly injured
that it was shot by Police Sergeant
Scott.
The Washington times., 1917-03-17

The coroner's jury which held an
investigation last night concerning
the death of Luther Hardwick, color
ed, who was shot on the night OF Feb
ruary 81, near Cloud Mill, Fairfax
county. rendered a verdict to the ef'
feet that the deceased came to his
death from the effect of gunshot
wounds inflicted by Roam Matthews
and William Rice, both colored.
The Washington times., 1917-03-17

Morris Bragoff, OF 1922 Prince
street, reports that a thief stole q
suit of clothes valued at $35 from
his store and dwelling early yester-
day.
The Washington times., 1917-03-17

The funeral OF Harry z. Connolly
foreman of the machine shop at the
plant of the Alexandria Fertilizer and
Chemical Company. who died last
night, will be held tomorrow after
noon at = o'clock, at the residence
The Rev. Mr.. Van Ness. pastor OF the
Free Methodist Church, will Officiate
The Washington times., 1917-03-17

Alexandria Council, Order of Fra
ternal Anericans, which has a menu
bership Of over 800 conferred the first
second, and third degrees on three
candidates at its meeting Thursday
night, and has five more applicants
awaiting degrees.
The Washington times., 1917-03-17

Col. B. w. Dunn. chief inspector
bureau of explosives, New York. viii
lecture in the opera house March %
He will speak on the safe transporta.
tion and handling of explosives.
The Washington times., 1917-03-17

The Alexandria High School Cadets
were called out yesterday afternoon
for drill and were reviewed by Prof.
S. G. Blanton. Lieutenant Hancock
was in command. Following the re-
view the Cadets gave q parade
through King street.
The Washington times., 1917-03-17

FARM FOR r. TITO acres on Potomac.
IL miles sou Of Washington: 81 acres
in orchard. { i or write OWNER, asa
Park road y. W.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-07-22

that he has made their enemies 20
help them mere than their friends
possibly could.
Troubles May de Blessings.
There are two kinds OF blessings
which God bestows upon his chill
oren. The one kind is an even uu-
eventful life, surrounded by friends.
living IN congenial circumstances:
MS needs are all supplied without
very much trouble on his part. He
has an even temperament and life
with him is one grand song. The
other blessing is that OF a man who
from his boyhood has had 70 fight
with opposing circumstances. he has
a fiery disposition. his ancestors
have bequeathed 70 him strong pas
sions. and a disposition which are
against a consistent walk with God
he has had 10 fight every step of the
journey but, having learned to link
himself TO God he has had victory
over every enemy and sings the
song of trust.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-07-22
TAKE YOUR BIBLE AND ANSWER THESE
QUESTIONS FOR NEXT SUNDAY

ners?
Is. Verses 10, II. What assur-
ance have we as to the results. If we
constantly proclaim the word" OF
God?
Is. If we do our utmost TO send
the gospel into every nook and cor
ner of the world. what will be the
effect upon ourselves?
II. Verse u. The world is full
of bloodshed, sickness, sorrow and
pain, show how this is all caused by
sin. and how il may all be cured by
the gospel?
IS. When the hearts of the peo-
pie are filled with the love of God.
how can the mountains and hills
fail 10 sing, and the trees TO clap
their hands for joy?
10. Verse Is. How does Christ
ianity make for the material prog
ress Of the world?
%. What effect does the gladness
of the heart and the cIearness of the
head. caused by the love Of God,
have upon agriculture and foricul-
ture?
Lesson for Sunday Aug. 5, 1917:
"Manasseh's Sin and Repentance, A."
2 Chron. 33:1-2O.