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Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1917-11-02
GREAT PRAISE FOR
GOOD MEDICINE

Eight years ago we commenced selling
Or. kilmer's Swamp Root, and during this
time it has found many friends among
bur customers who speak in the highest
terms regarding the benefits obtained from
the use of Swamp Root. We have never
heard a single criticism.
MEIGS DRUG STORE.
June Is, 1916. Centervlile, Ala.
Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1917-11-02
Whenever You Need General Tonic
Take Groves

The Old Standard Groves Tasteless
chill Tonic is equally valuable as a Gen
eraI Tonic because it contains me well
known tonic pro. critics Q. QUlN!NE and
IRON. II acts on the Liver, Drives out
Malaria. Enriches the Blood and Builds
up the Whole System 90 cents
Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1917-11-02
Old Theory Exploded.

have known vast quantities OF
nonsense talked about bad men not
looking you In the face. Don't trust
that conventional idea. Dishonest
people will stare you out Of counten-
nance any day in the week II there
is anything to be got by it.-Dlckcns
Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1917-11-02
True to His Word.

IL haven't any case" admitted the
client. ''but have money"
slow much?"
"Sixty thousand dollars"
"Phewl You have the best case
ever handled" said the lawyer. I'll
see that you never go to prison with
that sum-"
And the client didn't-he went there
broke.
Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1917-11-02
Fastening His Departure.

as young BOreson making much
progress with Miss GadderT"
mot in the sense Of winning her
affections"
"No?"
ut is currently reported that when
he turns his back to put a new record
on the monograph she moves up the
hands on tie clock anywhere from IF
teen minutes to half an hour"
Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1917-11-02
Plenty of Room.

"Why don't more women write their
photographer
81 have often wondered. My wife
could thoroughly enjoy herself II some
publisher would turn her loose TO tell
the story Of her life in about twelve
volumes"
Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1917-11-02
Where He Put Last Employer.

Billion (engaging new chauffeur)-
And have you any references from
your last employer?
Applicant-No. sir; but 1 can get
some In about week.
Billton-Why the delay?
Applicant-He's In the hospital, sir.
Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1917-11-02
TRAVELLED OVER FOUR
THOUSAND MILES IN
Search Of HEALTH
Arkansas Farmer Wasn't Free OF
Suffering a Single Day for
Seven Years.
TROUBLES ARE OVERCOME
! Am Now Well Man and Just Can't
Say Enough in Praise Of orga.
tone, Says r. II. Chapman.

81 Just can't say enough for Orga-
tone, I'm so thankful for what 1t has
done for me-" said II. ii. Chapman, a
well-known and prosperous farmer
living at Levy, Arkansas.
Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1917-11-02
Not Her r ault.

Mrs. Short-Ilow did II happen that
when we got back from the theater
last night | saw YOU let Il policeman
our Of the basement door?
Nora-I don't know. mum, unless
the play you WIZ 10 see wuz shor,'r
than they generally be.
Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1917-11-02

FOR over seven
years." continued
Mr.. CHI q p N a n,
there never was
a day that / was
free from suffer
ing with stOm-
ach and indigeS-
ton troubles. and
before ! took Or
gatOne / certain
ly was In an aw-
ful fix. | had
doctors and spe-
cialistS from Van
couvey. British
4. .F-....F.s. e. re-
Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1917-11-02
Mornino Crouch.

Porter knocking on door)-It's nine
O'Clock, sir.
Voice Of Irate Gentleman Within
Why didn't you tell me before?
Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1917-11-02
DANGEROUS Performance.

Rather a bad automobile accident
here"
80 Il is"
"HOw did II happenT
an the usual way. A young chap
in a high-powered roadster was trying
to drive with one hand and press his
suit with the other"
Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1917-11-02
AVOID A DOCTORS BILL

on the first of the month by taking
now q bottle of Mansfield Cough Bal
sam for that hacking, hollow cough.
Price 2Jc and 5Uc.-Adv.
Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1917-11-02
Friendly Advice.

The fellow who tells you how TO
run your business never offers TO
finance the shop.
Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1917-11-02
An OVERSIGHT.

Harold was out walking with his
mother when they passed legless
man. Goodness, mamma, did God let
that man out of heaven without his
legs?' ne asked.
Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1917-11-02
New Hotel for ST. Paul,

ST Paul is 10 have new skyscraper
hosiery on the site of the old Magee
hotel.
Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1917-11-02
Letter to
DR., Kilmer q Co.
Bindhamton, N. Y
Prove What Swamp. Root Will Do For You

Send ten cents to DIR. kilmer q 20,
Binrhamton, n. Y, for a sample size
bottle. 1t will convince anyone. You
will also receive booklet of valuable in,
formation. telling about the kidneys and
bladder. When writing, be sure and men.
ton this paper. Large and medium size
bottles for sale at all drug stores.-Adv.
Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1917-11-02
The Question.

1t Isn't so much a question Of what
a man ought to do as what has ne
done?
Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1917-11-02

Spartan Women Suffered Untold Toturss
but who wants to be Spartan? Take
"Femenina" for all female disorders.
Price SOC and S1.0O.-Adv.
Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1917-11-02
Whene to Blow.

The nose and the horn should only
be blown when II Is found necessary.
Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1917-11-02

An oil useful In the manufacture Of
soap is obtained from grape seeds In
Argentina.
Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1917-11-02

II you would succeed In life begir
By boasting of your successes.
Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1917-11-02

Boston has failed to tax war gardens
on city lands.
Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1917-11-02

Reading, Pa. will feed city garbage
to municipal hogs.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1917-08-18
Taft Scorns Peace Overture

Chicago, Aug. 1S.-William Howard
ard Taft, recovering from the ILLNESS
which recently detained him at Clay
Center, Kansas, and on a GONZALES
cent trip to Canada, stopped in Chi
cago today long enough to eat break
fast. Asked about the Pope's peace
proposal, Mr.. Taft said:
"The Pope is for peace, of course
but no such proposal can or should
have any result so long as Germany
is controlled by the Prussian mill
tary caste. -r.ag
zone thing l don't Ike to see OF
hear is the suggestion of peace
People don't seem to realize what
the situation means. That is, most
of them have no idea of it. The
others have other motives"
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1917-08-18
DO You Like Food With Your Meals?
per box.

George Ade has a great fable in
slang in September Cosmopolitan. II
vou like food with your meals, you
will smile your way through this
I,tcst whimsy of lndiana's philoso-
pher-humorist. :
This is the bill of fare of. the
Suffers, according to George Ade:'
Fourteen to sixteen Spare-ribs
smothercd with Kraut, four or i've,
[Ie'pings of Fresh Vegetables, few
li.ht Biscuits inlaid with gold But
ter, al dpossibly quarter oil a miic
of Noodles, spiced Peaches. frosty
Douehnuts. little quart. bowl OF
preserved Cherries, to say nothing OF
Coffee curdled with Cream, etc.
If you haven't an appetite and you
want to work up one, or if you have
an appetite and cannot afford to
satisfy it, read this Fable, which IS
as good as a square meal.
Look for "The Fable of the Waist
Band That Was Taut Up to the MO-
mcnt 1t Gave Way" In September
Cosmopolitan.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1917-08-18
At. the Picture Houses Tonight.

Frank Mcintyre, VINO makes his
debut in "The Travelling Salesman
at the Richmond tonight, is one OF
the best known comedians on the
stage. He has travelled all over the
country in big plays and in vaudeville
and his name will mean vision I
laughter to the public.
The sleeping car, the one horse no.
tel and many other comic possiblll-
ties are all taken advantage of by
this picture, which also includes ex-
ccptionally strong dramatic situa-
tions.
"Shackles of Truth" at the Sur
prise tonight reveals VIM. Russell IN
the role of young lawyer with a
treacherous partner who tries to roI
him of his sweetheart and blast his
political future by taking advantage
Of family secret which he threatens
to reveal. The great fight take:
place in the library os Gerard Hale's
home when Luther Snaith, the plotter
stands at last revealed.
The play is one of the most con
v:ncing examples OF motion picture
drama recently put forth and it con
tains every element for popularity
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1917-08-18
QUIET IN POLICE CIRCLES.
One Case Only Before the Tribunal
This Morning-Small Docket
TrCughOut the Week.

Ernest To!ivcr, colo:ed, was brought
before the Police Court this morning
20 answer the charge of assaultIng
Stella Johnson, a colored g.rl. The
complainant alleged that he caught
her BY the arm. The accused was
dismissed.
The present has been 4 quiet week
in police circles. At the beginning OF
the week (last Sunday, however.
there we're one or two minor disturb
.nccs which were magnlilcd outside
the city as Of serious nature. Some
soldiers became involved in difficult
ties with negroes. but nothing serious
rcsultcd. 1t was rumorcd. however
that soldiers had threatened to re-
turn to the city from nearby camps
and wrcak vengeance upan certain
blacks who, they alleged, had Of
Tended them. 1t is doubtful whether
any such threats were made, but the
commandants at the camps sent
squads to this city and corralled all
members Of their command. They
subsequently issued orders to all
soldiers who obtained permission to
visit the city to traverse but two
streets-Eing and Prince.
Captain Conrad Johnson, of the
Alexandria Light Infantry, with
members of his company. vied with
the other commandants in picking up
soldiers found on the streets after a
certain hour of the night. No fur
thcr troubles have occurred, nor are
any anticipated.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1917-08-18
AGREE TO POPE'S PLANS
Germany Gives Moral Adhesion to
Proposals-Austria Even Ready to
Negotiate Peace Terms.

Rome, August 1S.-Germany has
assured Pope Benedict of her moral
adhesion to the peace proposals put
forward by the Pontiff, according to
dispatches published here today.
Austria has gone further and de-
clared her readiness to initiate nego-
tiations, information from the same
source asserts.
The dispatches reporting this sup
port given the Pope's proposals were
from Berne and published by the
Idea Nazionales. The reports were
no more than what were expected in
government circles. Having taken
the view that the Pontiff's action
was inspired by Austria, the general
belief has been that the central pow
ers would be the first to respond,
either officially or unofficia.ly.
London, Aug. 1S.-German cen
cessions in Poland are expected
shortly, but they will be conditioned
on Austria's approval, according 70
dispatches that have come here from
an apparently authentic source.
The probable plan is that the Cen
trail Powers will offer a regency
composed of three prominent Polish
politicians and ministerial cabinet
and council Of state: The, proposed
council of state would exclude from
its membership any person now serv-
ing of the provisional council of
state, as Germany holds that these
individuals have lost the confidence
of Poland.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1917-08-18
Services at Roberts Chapel.

Corner south Washington and Glib
bon streets, Rev. j. W. Jackson, ~
NJ D. D., pastor. $3.50 a. m. Sunday
school, Chas. Robinson, superinten-
dent. 11:OO a. m. preaching by pas
tor. theme: "The Design of the Law"
500 p. m. preaching by pastor,
theme: "The Folles and lniquities OF
the Rich; Their Miserable End"
Let members and friends not for
get that the fourth Sunday is the
time when we make the final effort
to raise the whole amount for the
repairs of our church. Roberts Chap
9, is the friendly church. Good sing
ing and short services, and cordial
invitation awaits you.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1917-08-18
DEATH OF JOHN F. CARLIN
Passes Away at His Home in This
City Last Night-Native of Brist-
arburp. Fauuuier County.

Passes Away at His Home in This
City Last Night-Native of Brist.
erburg, Fauquier County.
John Franklin Carlin died last
night at his residence, 222 North St.
Asaph street, this city, in the Seth
year of his age. Mr.. Carlin was the
son Of the late William H., and
Frances e. Carlin, !. and brother of
Hon. Charles C. Carlin. He was born
at Bristersburg, Fauquier county.
Virginia, where his mother was liv-
ing during the war, his father being
in the Confederate army at the time.
The deceased came to Alexandria
Immediately after the close of the
war and spent his life here. He was
a graduate of st. Johns Military
Academy, and started his! business
career with the wholesale, firm Of j.
w. Settle & Company. Later on he
was connected with the Adams Ex-
press Company and subsequently
was assistant station master of the
new Union Station in Washington,
which position he he'd until two
years ago, resigning on account OF
ill health.
Mr.. Carlin leaves a widow, and
four children as follows: Miss Mary
Linus Carlin, Miss Jean C. Cartfn
and Mrs. German E. Ridgley, of this
city, and Mrs. Joseph B. Pannell, Of
Washington, D. G.
Mr.. Carlin possessed a retiring anc
extremely pleasant personality, was
a, good and useful citizen and leave:
host of friends who will deepi!
mourn his death. The funeral ar
rangements have not yet been maze
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1917-08-18
EMPLOYMENT SERVICE.
Government Officials From Washing
ton Visit Alexandria to Inaugurate
Movement to Organize Labor.

Eighteen different organizations
were represented at the meeting held
in the rooms OF the Chamber OF
Commerce last night called for the
purpose of organizing branch In
this city of the Federated Council OF
Employment. Mr.. Robert l.. faync
presided as chairman ana an explaiia-
tory address concerning the aims and
objects of the council was given by
Mr.. A. Caminetti, Commissioner Gen
eral of immigration, Department Of
Labor, Washington, D. c.
AS a result of the meeting mems
temporary organization was effected
by the election of Robert L. Payne,
chairman, and j. I. Preston, secre-
tary, also a woman's organization Of
which Miss Helen N. Cummings was
chosen chairman, and Mrs. I. Cliff
ton Howard, secretary. Tuesday eve
ming, September 4, was named as the
date upon which a permanent orga-
nization will be arranged. Every or
ganization in the city is earnestly
requested to send representative to
the meeting ON September 4th,
Among the other officials present
at last nights meeting were Edwin
M. Kline, director of employment,
and Mrs. Grace Porter Hopkins,
superintendent of the women's and
girls division.
The movement as inaugurated here
last night for the purpose of secur-
ing needed help for our local indus
tries, both men and women, and also
to help obtain work for those who are
out of employment. Nh. Caminetti's
address was most forceful presenta-
ton of the facts and showed the ne
cessity for and advantages of an or
ganization of the character proposed.
The United States government has
similar branches in nearly all the
states and it is hoped to get Virginia
in line within a short time. The city
of Washington has 2O4 womens socie-
ties and 262 MEMS organizations that
are already connected with the ma
tional federated council on employ.
ment, and wherever tried it has been
found very useful to all Concerned.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1917-08-18
TAFT WON'T TALK PEACE.
SAYS it is Not Possible Until Prus
sianism is Destroyed.

sianism is Destroyed.
Montreal, Aug. William How
ard Taft, former President of the
United States, declared here yester-
day that ''peace is not possible until
the Prussian military caste has been
driven out of power" He asserted
he had @no patience with the talk Of
peace"
The former President was on his
way to Murray Bay, his faVorite
summer resort, to recupcrate from a
recent illness in Kansas.
"The United States is in this fight
to stay" Mr. Taft added eve real
ize that it is as vital to us as to
England or France to win. We real
ize that they. have been fighting our
bates for US. Now our turn has come
and we are bracing ourselves to face
;tu K
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1917-08-18
ARMY ABOVE WAR STRENGTH,
Volunteers Reach Total of l9OSi7
Men, 1000 in Excess Of Author
lied Maximum.

Washington, Aug. 19.-War volun-
tecrs for the regular army have
reached total of l90,3l7 men, bring
ing the roll to 1000 in excess Of the
authorized war strength.
Since the total quota for the cx-
banded army was filled several days
aro, recruits have continued to enlist
1T an average Of more than 1000 men
a day. They will be needed, and the
recruiting service will nos relax It's
efforts.
There still are twenty-five States
that have not supplied the number OF
men allotted to them in the distribu-
ton Of the total quota. but some of
the other States have furnished their
quota several times over.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1917-08-18
Must SIFT ALL CLAlNSOFFERINGS IN MARKET
Governor Stuart Says Many Who
Seek Exemption Are Net Entitled
to it.

Local boards throughout Virginia
were warned yesterday by Governor
Henry c. Stuart in circular letter
to exercise great care in the certiti-
cation Of men for military service
before exemption claims had been
thoroughly s.fted. The calling of
large numbers OF men FOR physical
examinations may result in the full
quota being secured from men max
ing no claim for exemption, whereas
others, who may be equally as liable
for service, may reap the benefit of
unmeritorous claims.
The letter was sent by Governor
Stuart after communication was re-
.eived from Provost Marshal Gene
raj Crowdcr calling attention to the
fact that some local boards in other
States had called up such large num-
bcrs OF men for physical examination
that an injustice is certain to result
The letter will be sent to each Of the
ia boards in the State.
The situation which Governor
Stuart wants to avoid is easily cx-
planned. The local boards are now
certifying to the district boards the
names OF men who have been found
fit and have made no claim
FER exemption or discharge from mill
tary service. In the meanwhile.
scores of other men in each division
are claiming exemption, and to i'll!
the entire quota, other !ncrcmcntG
have been ordered to appear for exam
nation without the LEGAL boards
passing on the claims before them.
Consequently some local boards have
already certified enough names to
complete their initial quota without
passing on the claims of any men
seeking to avoid service.
There is no complaint made against
any Virginia boards, and this Cover
nor Stuart wishes to avoid. Under
his Instructions no complaint in the
future should arise.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1917-08-18
TWO PLOTTERS GUILTY
Mccoy and Phipps Sentenced to Five
Years in Prison. ~

Big Stone Gap, Va, Aug. Isl.
VI. Phipps and Wv Mccoy, Viz
ginia mountaineers, were found
guilty by a jury in Federal court
here yesterday on an indictment tor
recruiting men to destroy arms ana
ammunition of the United States gov
ernment." The penalty wac fixed at
five years in the Federal penitentiary
at Atlanta. 1t is understood appeals
were taken.
Other indictrc ents against the men
charging interference with the. selec-
tive draft law were dismissed.
Government agents:ar understood
to have the names of scores OF men
who agreed to join the movement
and it was, said these men would De
brought to trial.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1917-08-18
Revolutionary Spirit.

Athens, Aug. 1S.-A tsrong revo-
lutionary sentiment is Sp!inking up
in war weary Turkey.
Advices received here today SAID
that Rakhi Bey, the vail (governor)
If Smyrna. is becoming a parsonage
If growing importance, and that he
is payine less and less heed to the
mandates issued at Constatnionple
Rakhi Bey is said to be feared by the
Germanopkilcs. as he has a strong
following and is believed to be pro-
aIlv nj heart.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1917-08-18
RAILROAD IDEA REVIVED.
inc From Washington TO Point
Iookout Said 10 be Crystalllzlng.

Lookout Said 30 be Crystalllzng.
According to reports from tho
Southern Maryland counties border
inr on the Potomac River. the old
idea of building railroad from
Washington to Point Lookout, the
most southern extremity OF 81
Marys county, Md, has been reVivso'
The reports are to the effect 'ha'
prospectors are active along the w
tomac front and are securing options
on land. Their activities are saa 10
extend as far as the vicinity OF Leon
ardtown.
|. In connection with the reportea
railroad enterprise are seVerai IL
dustrial projects, including snip
yards, steel plants, arsenaiS' e'e'
Thus far the names of the capitalists
promoting the enterprise have not
been revealed.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1917-08-18
Abundance of Summer Produce, Al
though Prices Show Decline in
But Few Articles.

There was more animation in mar
ket this morning than on any Sat
urday this summer. The pleasant
Weather brought more country peo-
pie to the city and more buyers to
tie market court. The benches We're
stacked with most everything in sea-
son, and there was large variety
from which to stock larderS. While
some articles showed marked de-
clines from previous prices, between
eight and nine o'clock the bulk of
the offerings were approximately NE
same figures of the past few weeks.
While everything seemed to be Erm
at that time, it was realized that
prices in the main would weaken as
the day advanced. 1t is said that on
last Saturday, however, some 'coun-
trv people carried part of their Of
feiings back home rather than dis
rose of them at lower prices than
those set during the earlier hours.
An article in the Gazette this week
calling attention to the fact that
some country people were selling
stale eggs and rancid butter in. mar
ket had its effect. The market mas
ter and his assistant were on the
lookout for such impositionS this
morn ng. A day or two ago a coun-
trymar admitted that it was the
custom of some persons to take
eggs from incubators and palm them
off on unsuspecting people as fresh
country products.
Lima beans showed a tumble this
They were sold a week Oh
50 ago at 90 cents per quart. This
morning they were bringing 20 cents.
War gardens have, in measure,
curbed the prices of this vegetable,
many Alexandrians having grown
Lima beans this summer.
Sweet potatoes were in evidence
til: morning. They sold at 20 cents
per quarter peck.
Fruit, while in abundance, was not
Of the better varieties. There was an
abundance of apples. but they were
undesirable. They sold at 10
,cnts per quarter peck. Peaches were
by 70 means plentiful, although they
were Of a good variety. They were
selling at 25 cents per quarter peck.
There was 4 plethora Of ialta4oupss:,
which sold ut, from ] cent up. Somp'
we're of fine flavor, but many were
not satisfactory. Pears had made
their appearance and sold at 10 cents
per box.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1917-08-18
In MemOriam.

In sad but loving memory of my
son, FRANK c. ELLIOTT, who died
three years ago tomorrow, August
10, 1914.
Oft from my heart comes bitter crv
Why, oh why did my dear one die?
Then comes an answer so solemn anc
sweet,
."Your loved ones not dead, he's onl.
asleep" '
:. 197-1t His Mother