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New Britain herald., 1917-02-03

horse Hesh has advanced with the years is shown by the fact that the horses owned in 1906 were valued at only $68,O5O, while today few less in number are valued at $72,375.
 The complaint made by F. s. Hart to the board of relief, declaring that land valued at $9,7oO and assessed to him, has been owned by the Stan ley Works for the past ten years but not recorded, recalls the conditions under which the factory purchased this land. The property consists of l29 acres and Is the old Hart farm. At the time of the purchase the Stan ley Works intended to use the land for the construction of reservoir, but subsequently, abandoned the plan.
 New Britain has decided to increase the number Of permanent firemen. In fact that decision was reached quite some time ago. A number of new men, yet no candidates present them selves. Advertising has failed even, as has a personal campaign for fire men. It seems impossible to find any body else in New Britain who yearns for the life of 8 fireman. And should the proposed new engine house be- come a reality this dearth of firemen will be even more acute. Why is it that in other cities there is generally q long waiting, list while here there is a long list, hut none waiting. The answer is simple. Pay the men more and the job would be more tempt ing. Under the present scale the most regular fireman can earn is
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1917-06-22
TRIAL AT BIG STONE GAP

Mccoy and phipps Will Be Arraigned
On Treason Charge at August
Term.
Roanoke, Va, June 22.-After be-
ing arraigned in the United States
District Court here yesterday on
charges of treason, the court decided
to try William V. Mccoy and J. W
Phipps, who were arrested several
weeks ago, near st. Paul, at the
August term of court at Big Stone
Gap. The prisoners were remandeo
TO jail here until they secured bonds
men. Calvin Mccoy, seventeen years
old. son of William Y. Mccoy, was
held as a witness. 1t is understood
hat he will not be indicted for his
alleged activities in connection WIFI
the alleged plot barred by the De-
partment of Justice operatives, a:
it is believed that he merely attempt
ed to formulate plans to rescue nj:
father from Jail here. Mccoy ant
Phipps sat silent throughout the pro
ceedings of the court.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1917-06-22
LIFE SAVERS ORGANIZE.
Organization Perfected for Unit of
Independent Life Saving Corps by
Old Dominion Boat Club.

Plans have been completed and
IN organization perfected for the
establishment OF a unit, Of the Inde-
pendent Life Saving Corps, Of the
American Red Cross. in this city. At
L largely attended meeting Of the
Old Dominion Beat Club last night,
George R. Dickson. president Of the
life saving organization for the
District of Columbia. spoke on the
formation of such unit and the
benefits to be derived from its estab-
lishment in this city.
Nineteen members Of the boat clUh
joined last night as charter membErs
Of the unit Of the Independent Lifc
Saving Corps, which will b1 "Kno%n
as the Alexandrin unit The unit
wil he chartered from the American
Red Cross. and will be under the
jurisdiction Of the Alexandria chap,
ter Of the Red Cross.
Organization took place last night
with the election Of the following
officers: James T. Preston, presi-
dent; John L. Curtin. virc president:
G.. p. McKenna, secretary treasurer;
Dr.. Edward A. German, medical of
ficer; o. Ashby Rcardon. captain;
Carroll Pierce. Jr, and 4. J. Pohl,
Jr., mates. Mr.. Dickson will be the
instructor Of the unit until sufficient
progress il acquired by the individual
members.
The plan of The organization in this
city is to have twn squads of ten
members each. headed by the two
mates. who will lie under the captain.
The first instruction will be given by
Mr.. Dickson Sunday when he Will
be at the Boat Club foe the purpose
of demonstrating different methods
Of breaking grips" obtained by
drowning persons or their would-be
| rescuers. Mr.. Dickson will also
show how to carry drowning subjects
through the water. He is an expert
swimmer, ranking among tie very
best in the Capital city.
The standard uniform of the ln1e-
pendent Life Saving Corps Of Amel~
lea will be adopted, and badges OIL
different rank will be awarded to
| those members who pass the pre-
.scribed tests from time to time in diff
ferent points Of the life savers code.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1917-06-22
UP POLE TO DEATH IN TAG
Boys Game Grows Reckless as il
Centres in the Wires.

Boys Game Grows Reckless as it
Centres in the Wires.
Scranton, Pa, June 22.-While
playing tag in the vicinity of their
homes. Patrick Cavanaugh, 1S, and
Joseph Timl!n, II, both Of keyser
avenue, were electrocuted yesterday
The youngsters were chasing one
another, and to- evade being tagged
young Timlin climbed up a pole
carrying the high voltage wires ri
the .Lacakawanna Company; Cavan
augh climbed up after him, and Tim
lin, not to be caught, went up into the
wires.
Cavanaugh reached him and grasp
ed him by the foot Just as he touch
ed a wire carrying 1000 volts. Tim
lin burned to death on top OF the
wires, but Cavanaugh was thrown
to the ground by the shock
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1917-06-22
.UR TO $500 TO-DAY TWO RECRUITS TODAY
Recruiting Expected to Take a jump
From Now on-No Recruits Secured
Yesterday.

IAN exhibition of how a soldier
carries his home with him in the
field was given last night at the
recruiting office of Company G, First
Virginia Regiment, at $50 King
street, in an effort to inspire re-
cruiting. Tonight a drill will be
held and Saturday the officers will
make an effort to stage 4 sham bat:
tie
Two more recruits enlisted in the
company today, bringing the total up
to 101 men.
The officers of the Light Infantry
were little disappointed yesterday,
the second day of the recruiting
campaign. because there was not a
single recruit enlisted, despite the
fact that but one more was needed
to make the number an even 100.
Throughout the country, National
Guard recruiting offices have had
but little work to do since registra-
ton day, as enlisting of new men,
which had been going along at top
speed up until that time, suddenly
slackened. Company G's officers ex-
pect an increase in recruiting from
now on, however.
The War Department announced
the sites of six camps for the South
eastern division OF the National
Guard yesterday The camps will oe
located at Greenville and Spartans-
burg, S. c., Macon and Augusta, Ga,
and Admission and Montgomery, Ala.
Three more camps are to be selected,
and the selection, according TO plans
of the general staff, should have
been made more than two weeks ago.
Plans for the guardsmea at pres
ent call for a short training period
at the various camps and then en-
barkation at the nearest port on
the seaboard for Europe. Within a
few months, it is expected that nearly
every Atlantic seaport will have
troops pouring out to cross the ocean.
The entire National Guard will be
mustered into federal service by Au-
gust 5, according to the Presidents
proclamation.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1917-06-22
CONSERVATION OF FOOD.
State Council of Defense Endeavoring
to Prevent Waste.

State Council of Defense Endeavoring
to Prevent Waste.
Richmond, Va, June 22.-Ihrough
the ministers and the women of Viz
giria, the State Council of Defense
is trying to bring home to the people
of the State realization of what
food really means, and what food
conservation may accomplish toward
winning the war.
Every minister in Virginia will be
asked to preach on the Conservation
of Food on Sunday, July lst.
Herbert c. Hoover. director of the
food conservation movement in the
United States, has called the atten
ton of the Council to several phases
of the food situation in stirring let
ter sent through Bishop Collin:
| Denny, member of that body.
A striking point made by Mr.
Hoover is that the waste of single
slice of bread each day in ever!
home means the daily waste of mil
lion loaves Of bread.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1917-06-22
Fourteen. Year-Old Boy Enters House
and Commits Larceny--.AlsO Cocks
and Eats Dinner.

Most of the time Of the Police
Court this morning was consumed IN
investigating a serious charge against
a year-old white boy. 1t
was alleged that he entered a house
/ in the northwestern section Of the
city, ransackcd drawers, ETC., in
search of plumber; and stole severa!
small articles--a safety razor. Il gold
chain, dime savings bank contain
ing about fifty cents, and an old
fashioned razor. The members of
the family being away at the time,
he made himself at home. and opening
the refrigerator took out such edibles
as suited his taste, lighted an oil
stove and prepared meal which
he disposed Of. The house was en-
tered last Monday. and after the
identity OF the youth had been estah-
liShed. Officer Rawlett arrested the
youngSter. He wa sbrought before
the Police Court this morning when
he acknowledged he was guilty as
charged. He had been at work at
the glass works this week, where lie
earned Sl.25 a day. In accordance
with the present laws applying to ju-
venles, justices being required to
do everything possible to reclaim
youngsters who go astray, Justice
Cation, after delivering an admoni-
tion to the offender, turned him
over to his mother who is to see that
he returns to work and pays for the
articles still missing. He was ac-
cordingly paroled with the under
standing that should he be guilty Of
any other offen>e he will be rear
rested and sent to the reform school.
Arthur Grigsby, colored, charged
with entering the home of Morris
Bennett and stealing Il gold watch
and chain. was held for the action
Of the grand jury
Heaton Lunsford. charged with
being drunk. was fined 50.
Joseph Lewis. coored. charged
with disorderly conduct, had his
case continued.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1917-06-22
TO PROTECT MILESTONE.
Liberty Chapter, ID. 4. r.,
Will Hold Exercises on the Lees
burg Road Tomorrow Afternoon.

American Liberty -Nndptel, H. ~. ~.
Will Hold Exercises on the Lees
burg Road Tomorrow Afternoon
American Liberty Chapter. Daugh,
ters of the American Revolution, OF
this city, have completed arrange
ments for placing stone fence for
protection around District milestone
number 3, on the Leesburg road, one
mile fromm the Union station. at $3.50
o'clock tomorrow afternoon. Simple
ceremonies will be held in connection
with the erecting Of the fence. and
program of entertaining features
will be given. The public is cordially
invited to be present at the exercises
by the chapter.
Among the different events on the
programm will be solo by Miss Anna
Clokcy, with Arnold Sturtevant as
accompanist. The army and navy
will be represented by Masters Ed
gar Allen, III. and Henry c. Gibbs
Addresses will be made by Senator
Wesley L. Jones, of Washington
State, Fred E. Woodward, anc
others. Rev. DR.. G. &. Johnson, OF
Washington, and the Rev. William j
Morton, of this city. will be the of
fciating clergymen.
The location Of the stone fence tt
be nlaced around the milestone vii
be indicated by flags placed in th'
hedge.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1917-06-22
Subscriptions to Red Cross FUNDS
Coming in slowly-campaign VIII
End Monday Night.

Over thirty-fve hundred dollars
had been subscribed toward the Red
Cross campaign in Alexandria up 70
this morning. The work will be
/ brought to close on Monday night
next by which time it is hoped that
every person in the city will have
had their name placed on the roll in
aid of this work of mercy.
Miss Esther Brookes, 70l Prince
street, this city, chairman of the
Alexandria Chapter of the Ameri-
can Red Cross, is. in receipt Of the
following from Mr.. Henry P. Davi-
son, chairman of the Red Cross War
Council:
"The question is being raised by
some as to the amount of money
which is going to be required for
overhead expenses in the carrying
out of this work of the Red Cross by
the War Council. Obviously it is
impossible to foretell the expense of
operation at the National Headquar-
ters in the conduct Of this work as
there are SO many factors as yet un-
determined. u of course cannot
guarantee it but am perfectly will
ing to hazard the prediction that not
more than one per cent of the money
to be expended by the War Council
will be absorbed in administration
expenses. If it will serve purpose
you may quote me to this effect"
Do not wait to be called on. See
some one of the committees and
contribute your share, so that Alex
andria may take its proper place in
the list of cities of this size. Every
family in town should be on the rolls
before the campaign ends.
Col. Roosevelt has thrown the
weight of his influence into the
campaign. He says: 'The most i'm
portant task before us is to get the
largest possible number of effective
troops at the front at the earliest
poss;kln moment. Second only in im-i
portance to this is to further the
work of the Red Cross in providing
for the care of those troops, and al
so in giving aid to our hard pressed
and war-wom allies. The Red Cross
is doing this in. 4 mastery fashion
under a great and efficient oreaniza-
tion.
: 81 most earnestly bespeak the full
lest support for it from every man
and woman in the United States
Let each give the utmost amount
possible according to his or her abll-
ity to help the soldiers at the front
and all who suffer bodily i'll because
of the war"
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1917-06-22
Held in Jail.

Raymond Williams, Robert Sander
son and George Simmons, three
young white men, claiming Richmond
as their home, are being held in the
Dinwiddie county Jail awaiting grand
jury action upon the charge of as
saulting Lizzie Sampson, said to be
a married woman of South Richmond
The men were arrested just west OF
the Petersburg corporate limits early
Wednesday morning when many citi
zens on upper Halifax street were
awakened by the screams Of the wo'
man being taken through the city
in an automobile.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1917-06-22
LIGHTNING AND WIRE FATAL.
Two Killed by Bolt From Rail. One
Diving of Electric Shock.

Pottsville, Pa, June 22.-Two men
lost their lives and one man was
probably fatally shocked in the Pan
ther Creek Valley during a heavy
storm Yesterday. At the Loomis
stripping, near Lansford, bolt of
lightning struck rail, killing
George Sisko and seriously injuring
Andrew Balloon as they were running
along a mine railroad for shelter.
At No. l colliery of the Lehigh
Coal and Navigation Company, An
drew Todd, assistant electrical en-
gineer, touched a wire while making
repairs and was killed.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1917-06-22
WILL INVADE GERMANY.
Carrying Fight Into the kaiser's
Territory Through Air is Planned.

Invasion of Germany-carrying
of the fight into the kaiser's territory
through the air-with success deemed
certain by allied war heads, is the
plan of the allies, it became officially
known here yesterday. Chieftains of
visiting war commissions insist the
plan will bring complete victory
nearer by many months, provided the
national defense councils aircraft
production board program goes
through. That program calls for
1000 American air machines for the
fighting front by April and 10000 by
August
Lieutenant Amaury Ge la Grange,
noted French air fighter, has made
this revelation. And he emphasized
with what Importance the allied gen
eral staffs regard Americas capa.
bilities in furnishing the ''air prepon-
derance" that he is convinced will
make possible shattering of the Teu.
ton battle lines. Nothing is impossi-
bic if we allies get and hold mastery
of the air." Lieutenant de la Grange
said convincingly Berlin is even
open to us. Let America contribute
as her biggest share toward re-estab-
lishment of democracy, the air pre-,
ponderance. as she can do, and then
indeed, will German Divine right
rulers call for a real peace instead
of Il pseudo peace.
"With sufficient machines WE
fighting men-yours and ours-wil
render impotent the huge guns o.
Heligoland and make possible thu
stormine of that fortress by .youi
| battle fleet and ours. Anything i!
possible, if you but furnish the pre-
ponderance in the air"
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1917-06-22
Circus Tomorrow.

Tomorrow is circus day! The show
will begin at 8 p. m, and the per-
formance promises to be one OF the
best ever given in the city. 1t is prob
able that the tent will be packed
long before the hour named. Any one
of the attractions will be well
worth the price of admissi1@, % cents
but think of the treat in store. q
"Wild West" performance, baby show
band of English gypsies, dancers and
clowns, ponies for the little ones to
enjoy a ride, and number of otfer
features. The ladies, who are untlr-
ing in their efforts to make, the af-
fair success, hope to realize suo-
stantial amount towards procuring
more commodious quarters for the
boy scouts. and a comfortable, at
tractive rest and reading room fol
the soldiers who visit the city during
their furlough from the camp duties
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1917-06-22
WIRELESS ON EACH SOLDIER
Marconi Makes Impossible Cutting
Of Communication.

OF Communication.
Pittsburgh, June 22.-While thou
sands of Pittsburghers were cheer
ing the Italian War Commission
Tuesday afternoon, the American
military officers heard Guglielmo Mar
conf, inventor of wireless telegraphy,
and one of the members Of the COM
mission describe one of his most re-
cent inventions-a wireless outfit
that weighs only II pounds, can be
operated by one hand and has a
transmission area Of several miles.
"It took some time to perfect the
set, but it is very successful, he
said. ut is being used by the italian
army and has. been instrumental.
Pm told, in frustrating great many
surprise attacks, so-called. by the
Austrians. Perhaps | shall be able to
produce something else worth while
before the war is over"
One of the American officers said:
Tt's most remarkable device. 1t
means that the destruction by the
enemy of lines of communication De-
tween an outpost brigade headquar-
ters will be practically impossible
in the future. The invention means
as much to the military world as
wireless telegraphy did to the COM
mercial world. 1t may even make
such things as signal corps upneces'
sarY."
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1917-06-22
Fairfax County Subscribes Heavily

The subscription of Fairfax county
TO the Liberty Loan amounted to
S45,65O. of which S2S,S00 was taken
through the bank of Fairfax, S9,100
through the bank of Herndon and
s7,7OO through the Falls Church
Bank. 1t is. estimated that fully
third more was placed by govern
ment employees and others residing
in Fairfax county, through Wash
;ugton banks. so that the total amount
taken by the people Of Fairfax will
total close to $4,000.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1917-06-22
At The Picture Theatres

Earle Williams in "The Soul Mas
ter" at the Richmond tonight shows
the transformation of man from
a kindly and lovable character to a
ruthless employer.
Mr.. Williams has never assumec =
role more difficult than in "The Soul
Master"
Chapter 8 of the Mystery of the
Double Cross" will also be. shown.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1917-06-22

Marta, the role played by Miss
Fischer in the Devils Assistant at
the Surprise tonight is screen de
lineation Of the battle of a beauti-
full woman against the evil of NOR
phine used as tool in the hands Of
false friends and disappointed
suitor. She all but loses her fight,
passing through the "Valley of the
Shadow" into a final happiness.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1917-06-22
NOTICE.

Beginning Monday, July 2, six
high school pupils conditioned in any
subject will lie coached for re-exami-
nation in the fall Rates $1.25 per
week. Address T. Tupper Barrett,
this office. 21-3t.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1917-06-22

Seventeen OF the soldiers on the
camp near Union Station, were
transferred to Neabsco, Va, 70 start
the viaduct.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1917-06-22
Alexandria City and Suburbs

Mrs William ]. Morton and child
rem left this morning to spend the
summer in Fredericksburg, Va.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1917-06-22

Rev. Preston A: Cave. pastor of the
H Street Christian Church Of Wash
ington, will preach and conduct the
communion service at the Christian
mission, 1915 King street, Sunday
afternoon, at $3.50.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1917-06-22

-MarShaIi Scno!ltiu, VI 1itio IVY "i'o
has ioined the ambulance corps, has
gone to Allentown, Pa, for training
and from there will go to France.
Eugene B. Taylor will address the
J. R. n. Curtin Memorial class at
the First Baptist Church Sunday
morning.
The strong Southern Railway Audi
tors team will play the Cardinals
next Sunday, June oath. on the
home grounds at 2:30 p. m. This con-
test should prove interesting, as both
teams are in fine fettle for the fray.
The following DEGREES for divorce
have hecn entered in the Corpration
Court: Minerva F. Gross VS.. Jseph
II. Gross, final decree on the ground
of desertion; Mary J. Clark VS..
James F. Clark, final decree on the
ground of desertion; William H.;
Ball VS.. Mamie G. Ball, decree a
mensa ct thor0.
The open air meetings which are
being conducted by Evangelist F. E.
Gibson at Fort Hill each evening
from seven to eight o'clock are prov
ing very successful. Tonight there
will he another one at the same
place. All are welcome and are re-
quested to bring their blue song
books.
Marie Anderson, wife of William
NJ. Anderson, was yesterday granted
an absolute divorce from her husband
by decree signed by Justice Hitz,
of the Supreme Court Of the District
of Columbia. The husband filed a
petition for limited divorce in .Au-
gust, 1918, alleging incompatibility Of
temper. The wife replied with
cross-bill for absolute divorce, filed in
October, 1913, charging her husband
with misconduct. Mrs. Anderson will
obtain the custody of their two child.
rem. The couple were married in
Rockville, June, 1908.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1917-06-22

Miss Adams, of Asheville, North
Carolina is visiting at the home OF
Colonel Herbert on Seminary. Hill.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1917-06-22

Miss Cora NJ. Pullman left during
the week to attend the six weeks
summer school of the University of
Virginia.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1917-06-22

Marshall Schofeld, of this city, who
has Joined the ambulance corps, has
gone to Allentown, Pa, for training
and from there will go to France.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1917-06-22

Mrs. John Leadbeater and five
children left last evening for her old
home, Conway, New Hampshire.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1917-06-22
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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1917-06-22

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