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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1917-07-26

Mr.. and Mrs. Harry Sundayman
returned to their home in this city to-
day from Ohio, where they have been
visiting.
Miss Jane Metcalf is guest at
the home of Mr.. and Mrs. Sidney
Goodrich, at Liverpool Point, on the
lower part of the Potomac.
Wesley Bitzer, who was operated
on by Dr.. Harfield and Dr.. Delaney,
at the Alexandria hospital, is said
to be making as good progress to-
ward recovery as might be expected.
"Ladies' Day" is being enjoyed at
the boat house of the Old Dominion
Boat Club this afternoon by members
of the ladies' auxiliary and their
friends. Numbers were taken across
the river to the bathing beach staked
out on the Maryland side.
At the meeting yesterday of the
transportation committee of the
Chamber of Commerce held in the
rooms of that organization, j. T.
Preston, secretary of the chamber,
was elected to represent it at the
hearing of the railways of the state
before the state corporation COM
mission in Richmond at 10 o'clock
tomorrow. The hearing is being con-
Quoted at the request of the railways
and concerns. the changes in storage
demurrage, and car service, on ac-
count of war conditions. Mr.. Preston
will leave for Richmond tonight.
Rev. Dr.. P. P. Phillips received e
telegram today from Luray, Va, an
the death Of Mrs. Thomas
which occurred at that
place this morning. The remains will
be brought to Alexandria for burial
tomorrow. The services will be held
at the cemetery on the arrival of
the train from Washington (which
reaches this city at 2:17 p. m. The
maiden name Of the deceased was
Miss Charlotte Blackburn. She was
4 daughter OF the late John S. Black
ourn, who will be remembered as a
1ighly respected resident of Alexan-
iria, being connected with the Po-
somac Academy for many years.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1917-07-26
JAPAN TO OFFER AID
Yiscount Ishii Will Tender Use of
Fleet for :'atrol Duty in Pacific.

Fleet for :'atrol Duty in Pacific.
!iscount kikujiro Ishii himself
and other japanese speaking author
ita.iveIv have laid stress on the
point that the forthcoming visit of
the Ishii mission to the United States
has no relation to the recent action
of the American government in send
ing a note t. China. The mission is
purely connected with the operations
of the war, il is explained.
Viscount IShii probably will sub
NIT to the Washington government
Japan,s. willingness and readiness to
substitute Japanese warships Tor che
American naval, force, ilow IN the
Pacific Ocean, including those max
inc up the A5iatic Fleet, with head
quarters at Nanila. The underlying
idea is that Japan. taking up inc
task of protecting American terri
,o,.r and interests in the Pacific, the
American feet would be free 'or
transfer 10 tn, Atlantic Ocean, where
= ,ould be more useful. Also, the en-
vow will discuss, in a concrete way
proiect of practical cooperation
with the Un;red States government
n tho matter Of furnishing ammuni-
tion and general supplies to the en-
tente allies.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1917-07-26
Special announcement Regarding the
Summer School,

The summer session of school for
1917 will begin at $3.50 a. m, We'd
nesday, August /. and will be con-
Quoted in the Lee school building by
c. A. Burrus, of the City High
School Facult:. Opportunity will be
afforded to high school and gram
mar grade students to make up work
in which they are deficient. as well
as to take work for advanced stand
ing. 1t is highly important that all
students intending to take this work
shall he on hand promptly at the
above time end place. l77-tf
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1917-07-26
Grain And Produce Shipments Much
Easier if Proposed Road is Car
ried Through.

The. proposed Washington-New-
port News Short Line. which is to
give direct connection between the
section around Newport News and
Norfolk and Washington is attract
ing keen attention. Secretary of War
Baker has approved the application
of the company to bridge the Poto-
mac river between Riverside, in
Charles county. and Metomkin Point,
Va. The bridge will be a few miles
below the Government proving
grounds at Indian Head, in Charles
county, Nd, and from the Maryland
side it is said a connection may be
made with the Baltimore and Ohio
Railroad at Sheppard's opposite
Alexandria, where the, Baltimore and
Ohio now has a Potomac terminal
point.
The new road will open up vast
agricultural section of Southern
MARYLAND which now has no rail con-
nection with either Washington or
Baltimore.
The projected road is being pushed
by Frank S. Cannon, formerly con-
nected with the Baltimore and Ohio,
but more recently the president of
the Norfolk and Southern Road. The
cost Of the new line is estimated at
S15,OOO,O0O. There is considerable
conjecture as to the financial in
terests back If the enterprise. Some
time ago officials of the Baltimore
and Ohio denied that it had any in
terest. 1t was then presumed that it
might have the support Of the same
interests which are behind the West
ern Maryland, but President Carl 4.
Gray said it was not one of the ac-
tivities of tha: property, though ne
intimated that the road might seek
a connection with the Western Mary
land at some convenient point.
This gives the impression that the
new enterprise may have the back
ing Of those connected with the Old
Dominion. an electric line from
Alexandria ana Washington to biue-:i
mont, in Virginia. This road is said
to be largely controlled by the heirs
of the late Jim r. Mclean and IS
reputed to have ample money back
inp for any desirable connecting links
that can be carried through.
If this surmise is true the present
road from Newport News may De
carried to Washington and there
from junction with the Old Domin-
ion. A survey has been made from
williamsport on the Western Mary
land to Bluemont. the distance De-
inp about seven; or eight miles.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1917-07-26

Danville politicians have awakened
70 The fact that, perhaps, many vote
will he lost in the primary. If the
men nuartcred now are taken 10
camp before August !, 100 or more
yotos will he lost. since none or the
sold;cr-votcrS have complied with
the law. which rcquires prospective
absentee voters to notify registrars
one month before election ana to Sc
cure forms. No applications for forms
nave been received.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1917-07-26
Fish Day Tomorrow.

Large white perch, sea bass, large
and medium trout, salt water croak-
ers. butter fish, soft shell crabs, crab
meat. CLANS 20 cents dozen. Large
melons ion ice) 80 and 35 cents.
SANITARY FISH MARKET, City
Market, phone 735. Open until 5 p. m.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1917-07-26

Mrs. S. J. Irby left today for Gretna,
Va, to attend the Baptist convention
being held in that place.
Robert H. Bitter of this city has
been ordered to report TO the avia-
tion corps at Princeton. n. j., on Au-
ust 4th for course Of instruction.
The friends Of J. t. Cook will be
glad to learn that he has returned
home from the Alexandria Hospital
after undergoing an operation several
weeks ago.
Funeral services for the late Fran
els Joseph Adams. who died in Balti-
more Monday night were held this
morning at 9 O'clock in ST. Mary's
Catholic Church. The interment was
private.
Harvey Robinson sent a fine water
melon to this office today, which was
greatly enjoyed. He conducts the
Sanitary Fish Market in the market
court, where the best Of everything in
his line can be found.
Mr.. and Mrs. Charles A. Cogan
will attend the general convention Of
the International Bible Students As
sociatiun of Brooklyn, n. y, to be
held in fremont Temple. Boston,
Mass, for five days, August 1st to
5th, inclusive.
The patriotic lawn fete being given
by st. Joseph's Catholic Church be-
gan last night in the basement OF the
church at Pendleton and Columbus
streets, on account of the rain. and
will be continued tonight and tomor-
row night on the lawn or in the. base
ment. according to the weather.
A storekeeper on King street, near
st. Asaph, early yesterday morning
had reason to believe that burglars
had entered a nearby place Of bust
ness, and blew police whistle. Ser
geant Roberts and squad Of officers
soon appeared and made a thorough
search. There was rrothias to show
shat an attempt at BURGLAR had been
made. j;
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1917-07-26
MAN ELECTROCUTED.
Instantly Killed as Heavy Charge OF
Electricity Passes Through His
Body.

Philadelphia, July 26.-While at
temptine to disentangle a kite from an
electric wire yesterday on Nineteenth
street near Indiana avenue, Antonio
Riccori, 90 years old. fell to the
Ground electrocuted. The victim was
sent to the Samaritan Hospital
,rhere efforts to revive him were flu
tile Angelo Pacifico. II years old,
owner of the kite, was burned on the
arm and heel when he grabbed the
man as he fell. The boy was also
sent to the hospital, but physicians
say he will recover.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1917-07-26

Mr.. and Mrs. ]. R. Marsh and
Mrs. S. J. Irby left today for Gretna,
Va, to attend the Baptist convention
being held in that place.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1917-07-26

Soft shelled crabs Oh tcasf af
RammePs Cafe, IS cent?. :.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1917-07-26

Robert H. Bitter of this city has
been ordered to report TO the avia-
tion corps at Princeton. n. j., on Au-
ust 4th for a course Of instruction.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1917-07-26

Mr.. and Mrs. Harry Sundayman
returned to their home in this city to-
day from Ohio, where they have been
visiting.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1917-07-26

The friends of j. 7. Cook will be
Glad to learn that ne has returned
home from the Alexandria Hospital.
after undergoing an operation several
weeks ago.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1917-07-26

Miss Jane Metcalf is guest at
the home Of Mr.. and Mrs. Sidney
Goodrich, at Liverpool Point, on the
lower part of the Potomac.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1917-07-26

George w. Jones, carpenter and
builder, has been awarded the con-
tract for general repairs to Roberts
Chapel on south Washington street.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1917-07-26

Wesley Bitzer, who was operated
on by Dr.. Harfeld and DR.. Delaney,
at the Alexandria hospital, is said
to be making as good progress to-
ward recovery as might be expected.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1917-07-26

Mrs. William Sherman Connolly
and young son, William Sherman Con:
nelly, Jr., returned to their home in
this city today after an extended
visit to Front Royal.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1917-07-26

|
Partly cloudy tonight and tonlor-j
row; little change in reEnpera-
ture; gentle wi,ds,i mostly south |;
erly.
Sun rose SOP a. m; sun sets
G:26 p. m.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1917-08-22
LOOK AT A CHILD'S
TONGUE WHEN CROSS,
FEVERISH AND SICK.
rake No Chances! Move Poisons
From Liver and Bowels
At Once.

Mothers can rest easy after giving
California Syrup Of Figs" because
in few hours all the clogged-up
waste, sour bile and fermenting food
gently moves out Of the bowels, and
you have a we'll, playful child again.
Children simply will not take the
time from play to empty their bow
els, and they become tightly packed,
liver gets sluggish and stomach dis
ordered.
When cross, feverish, restless, see
If tongue is coated, then give this de-
lfcious fruit laxative" Children
love 1T, and it cannot cause injury.
NO difference what ails your little one
If full of cold, or sore throat, di-
arrhoea, stomachache, bad brea tn,
remember, gentle "inside cleans
ing" should always be the first treat
ment given. Full directions for
babies, children Of all ages and
grown-ups are printed Oh each bottle
Beware Of counterfeit fig syrups.
Ask your druggist for O 50-cent bot
tie Of "California Syrup of Figs"
then look carefully and see that it is
made by the California Fig Syrup
Company" We make no smaller
size. Hand back with contempt any
other fig syrup.-Adv.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1917-08-22
MYSTERY IN SPARTAN KILLING
evidence In Hand May Later Clear
Up Whole Affair.

opartanburg, Aug. 1k.-L. r. Bell,
a white man, was shot here last
night and died early this morning as
the result Of the bullet wound
through his abdomen. The coroner's
jury rendered a verdict this after
noon that he came to his death at
the hands Of persons unknown to the
jury, but recommended that four
negro women be held in connection
with the murder. 1t was stated last
night that Bell was killed by Alice
thompson, negro woman who lives
on Choice street, but evidence at the
inquest failed to prove that she did
the shooting. Officials sent last
night to take Bells dying statement
could not take 1t because he did not
think he was dying. He made state
ments to the men, however, that If
brought in as evidence later will
clear up the whole affair, 1t is
thought. Mr.. Bell was formerly from
Shivar Springs and his son, J. J. Bell,
was IN Spartanburg to-day from that
place to assist in the search for the
murderer Of his father. The wife
and four children survive the dead
man. The family now lives at Bates
burg, For several months the dead
man had made Spartanburg his home
and had small grocery business
mere. The four women have been
bound over to await an Investigation
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1917-08-22
Cut Out Sugar Speculation.

New York, Aug. 16.-Speculation
In sugar, which has been advancing
In price for months, was banned on
the New York Coffee and Sugar Ex-
change to-day at the instance of Her.
bert c. Hoover, food administrators.
He requested the exchange to sus-
pend all dealings in futures, based
on his belief, expressed in a letter.
that the normal function of such
trading to stabilize prices is lost un-
der present conditions and operated
to initiate prices. Conditions we're
such, he said, as to stimulate specu-
lation.
He also asked the exchange to
limit itself to cash transactions and
to dealings solely between actual
producers and buyers Of sugar for
their own requirements.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1917-08-22
Thousand a Day Join Regulars.

Washington, Aug. 16.-War vol
unteers for the regular army have
reached Il total Of 19O,347 men,
bringing the roll to 1000 in excess
OF the authorized war strength.
Since the total for the expanded
army was filled several days ago, re-
cruits have continued to enlist at an
average Of more than 1000 men a
day. They will be needed and the
recruiting service will not relax its
efforts.
There still are rs States that have
not supplied the number OF men al
lotted to them in the distribution of
the total quota, but some OF the
other States have furnished their
quota several times over.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1917-08-22
CALLED HER FAMILY
TO HER BEDSIDE
Six Years Ago. Thinking She Might DE- Says Texas Lady, But Now
She Is Well, Strong Woman and Praises Cardui For
Her Recovery.

Royse city, Tex.--Mrs. Mary XII.
man, Of this place, says; "Atter the
birth Of my little girl. my side com.
menced to hurt me. had to 70 back
to bed. We called the doctor. Hc
treated me. but I got no better. I
got worse and worse until the misery
was unbearable. 4 was In bed for
three months and suffered such agony
that was Just drawn up in knot.
I told my husband IL he would get
me bottle Of Cardui I would try It,.
! commenced taking It, however, that
evening called my family about
me... for knew could not last
many days unless had change for
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1917-08-22

the better. That was six years ago
and am still here and am a we'll.
strong woman, and I owe my life to
cardui. had only taken half the
bottle when began to feel better.
The misery in my side got less. ;. I
continued right on taking the Cardui
until I had taken three bottles and I
did not need any more for was we'll
and never felt better In my life. T
have never had any trouble from that
day to this"
DO you suffer from headache. back.
ache. pains in sides. or other discom:
forts. eech month? Or do you feel
weak. nervous and fagged.out? II so.
give Cardui, the woman's tonic. a
trial. J. II I
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1917-08-22
Carter-Tanner-Knapp-Carte
(Tugalo0 Tribune, 14th.)


Westminster relatives and friends
Of the contracting parties will be in
terested In two marriages which take
place In oar sister State (Georgia)
tomorrow, August 18th. At 3 o'clock
In the afternoon, at Gainesville, Ga,
Miss Winnie Charlotte Carter, of
that city, and Harvey Tanner, Of Ma
con, Ca, will be united in holy matri-
mony. Immediately after the cere-
mony the wedding party will 60 to
Atlanta to attend tho marriage OF
Miss Dorothy Knapp to Lieut.. John
Caleb Carter, brother Of Mrs. Tanner
After the Knapp-Carter marriage
they will take trip to New York.
Mrs. Tanner, as Miss Winnie Car
ter, Is handsome and cultured
young lady and has host Of friends
and admirers here and elsewhere.
She is the youngest daughter Of John
Carter. of Gainesville, and sister OF
J. s. Carter, Of this place. Mr.. Tan
ner Is prominent hardware dealer
of Macon. He has enlisted and holds
the position Of quartermaster at Fort
Mcpherson. Mr.. Carter is the young
est son Of J. Carter and has numer-
Gus friends here who extend congrat-
ulations. He enlisted in the cavalry
at Fort Mcpherson and Is a lieuten
ant.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1917-08-22
SEWER GAS TO DRIVE AUTOS.
Dispatch from Atlanta Makes Big
Claims for New Project.

Atlanta, Ga, Aug. 16.-Driving
automobiles with gas derived as BIZ
product of sewage publication is the
interesting scheme invented by J. J..
Mulholland, superintendent OF the
Atlanta municipal garage, a Scotch
man, a graduate of the University of
Glasgow, and a veteran Of the Boer
war.
Several months ago young chem
ist in charge Of the operation of the
sewage publication plant discovered
that there was large bi-product 60
Ing to waste in the shape Of gas. He
perfected device to capture the gas
and store 1t, and the plants are now
lighted, and the homes of the super
intendent and his helpers lighted and
heated, and the cooking done, with
the valuable product.
Now comes Mulholland, the canny
Scot, always keeping his eye skinned
Tor economy, and perfects tank for
storing the gas in automobiles, and
he is confident that he will be able to
drive all the city's cars with 1T, there
by saving gasoline bill Of something
like $1,000 a month.
He claims that the tank will hold
enough gas to drive a "Flvver" A.
600 miles, and others cars in proper
ton.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1917-08-22
those who do and die for their coun-
try and for world freedom.

those who do and die for their coun-
try and for world freedom.
We are proposing to expend during
the next year more than ten billion
dollars to create and maintain the
necessary fighting forces to re-estab-
lish justice>in the world. But justice
must begin at home; justice must be
done to the men who die and suffer
for us on the battlefelds, and for
their wives and children and depend
ents who sacrifice for us at home. To
DO justice to them requires only q
tithe Of the money we are expending
for the general objects of the war.
Let 1t not be said that noble America
was ignoble in the treatment Of her
soldiers and sailors and callous to
the fate Of their dependents In this
greatest war Of all time.
The pending war insurance bill
gives comp not pensions; it
fixes amounts definitely in advance
instead Of holding out the mere
chance of gratuities after the conclu-
SION or peace. 1t saves the depend
ehts from want and gives them the
necessaries Of life while their men
are at the front. 1t deals with it's
heroes literally for the sufferings
that result from their disablement on
the Held Of battle. and. If they die,
1t makes just provision for the loved
ones who survive them. 1t fosters
the helpless and dependent, the
manned and disabled. and recognizes
the immensely Of the nations debt to
the valor and patriotism of her heroic
sons.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1917-08-22
U. s. TROOPS MARCH LONDON
Greatest Enthusiasm Seen Since the
South African War.

London, Aug. 15-American troops
marched through the streets OF Lon
don to-day. Evening newspapers say
1t Is probably necessary to recall the
arrival Of British troops from the
South African war to find a parallel
for enthusiasm at Trafalgar Square.
The cabinet adjourned so the pre-
mier and his colleagues could COM
pliment the Americans. The troops
were reviewed by Ambassador Page
and later by the King at Bucklng-
ham palace.
The streets were bedecked with
American flags.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1917-08-22
Will Charge Conspiracy.

Washington, Aug. 16.-The De-
partment of Justice is prepared to
deal swiftly and severely with the ac-
tivities Of the Industrial Workers of
the World In SO far as they relate
to the curtailment Of production
deemed essential to the prosecution
Of the war. 1t Is reported that per-
sons instituting such actions will be
charged with conspiracy.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1917-08-22
Escaped German Prisoners Caught.

Chattanooga, Aug. 16.-William
Wagner, Robert Aeur and Gustav
Hartwig, three Germans who escaped
from the detention camp at Fort Og-
lethorGe Wednesday were captured
at Trenton. Ca, to-day. They have
been taken back to camp.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1917-08-22
What is LAX-FOS
lAX.F0S IS AN IMPROVED CAScARa

tM-F0S Is AN IMPROVED CASCARA
"A Digestive Liquid Laxative, Cathartic
ana Liver Tonic. Contains Cascara Bark,
Blue Flag Root, Rhubarb Root, Black
Root, May Apple Root. SIENNA Leaves aud
Pepsin. Combines strength with pala-
table aromatic taste. Does not pripe. soc
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1917-08-22
Whenever You Need q General Tonic
Take GrOve'S.

The Old Standard Groves Tasteless
chill Tonic Is equally valuable as a
General Tonic because 1t contains the
well known tonic properties ofQUININE
and IRON. 1t acts on the Liver, Drives
out Malaria, Enriches the Blood and
Builds up the Whole System. 60 cents.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1917-08-22
Tho aulnlns That DOES Not Affect the Head

Because OF Its tonic and laxative effect, LAxA.
TIVE BROMO QUININ1t Is better than ordinary
Qutnine and does not cause nervousness nor
ringing In head. Remember the full name aud
look for the siRi,atuEe If e. w. GROVR. SOC.