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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1917-05-23
EXPLOSION AT NAVY YARD.
Big Generator Wrecks Building al
Sorfolk-Fire Also Mystery.

NOrfOlk-Flre Also M5Sleiy'
Norfolk, Va, May 23.-From some
unknown cause a generator IN the
power plant at the navy yard ex-
ploded at 2 o'clock yesterday morn
ing, partly wrecking the building
and putting every plant in the yard
out of commission. The government
reservation, including the officers
quarters, was thrown into darkness.
A general alarm sounded In tne
ward and on a number of Warshlps
brought several Thousand men out OF
their hunks. Marines were called to
quarters in their barracks and every
officer came from his ship.
The navy yard now is employing
5000 men, getting certain vessels
read, for service. The explosion put
the entire force out of commission
from 2 o'clock until 8 o'clock yester-
day morning.
Nobody was injured and within an
hour officials had started an inVes-
tigation. 1t was given out that the
yeenrator had been kept constantly
at work for some time and the eX-
plosion could have been the result OF
q short circuit. The investigation,
however, is not completed.
There was another fire last night
in the yard. Ten thousand sailors
and 1000 workmen stood by to hght
the flames. Naval officials declined
| to give out any information as to
what cauesd the fire or amount oil
damage done.
It was reported the fire started IT
mr. near the machine shops. An
other investigation is being made
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1917-05-23
DOUBLE MURDER.
Baltimore Woman Shoots HUSBAND
and Mother-in-Law Last Night.

and Mother-in-Law Last Night.
Baltimore, May 2%.-Convinced
that her husband, from whom she
had been divorced seven years, anc
her mother-in-law had taken from
her her only child, boy of 10 years
old, Mrs. Anna NJ. Smith, Al years
old, shot and killed the husband and
his mother in the house at s South
Arlington avenue, where they were
living, last night. Mrs. Smith then
calmly sat on the steps Of the home
for five minutes twirling the heavy
revolver, awaiting the arrival OF
the police. When they came she
started up Arlington avenue, where
she was overtaken by other police
men in an automobile patrol.
While Mrs. Smith is being helu
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1917-05-23
MANY LIKE THIS IN ALEXANDRIA

Similar Cases Being Published in Each
Issue.
The following case is but one OF
many occurring daily in Alexandria. It
is an easy matter to verify it. You
cannot ask for better proof Of merit.
Walter C. Cameron, railroad brake
man, 1926 north Columbus ST., Alex
andria, says: "My back hurt so
badly that often had to lay off from
work. After l got down | couldn't
straighten up again without sharp
pains catching me across my Kidneys.
There was hardly a night passed
that my back didn't ache. My kidneys
acted too frequently and during the
night I had to get up every little
while. When morning came, felt so
tired and weak I could hardly drag
myself out of bed. I doctored and
tried different medicines, but felt no
better until I procured Doan's Kid
new Pills at Henry Callan's Drug
Store and used them. I took about
six boxes in all and since then | have
had but little trouble from my kid
news and have felt like different
person"
Price soc, at all dealers Don't
simply ask for kidney remedy-get
Doan's Kidney Pills-the same that
Mr. Cameron had, Foster-Mllburn
Co., Props. Buffalo, N. Y.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1917-05-23

Church with Sunday School meet
ing under the auspices of the Board
of Religious Education. The Rev.
j. F. Ribble, and R. A. Anderson, Of
Richmond, made addresses and diplo-
mas were given to several teachers
who have finished the prescribed
course, in pedagogy. A large num-
Der of ministers and delegates are
attending.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1917-05-23

Close cooperation with the maker, with the large
resulting savings in making and selling costs,
makes possible the sale of the Wirthmor at ST.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1917-05-23
THE FIRE IN ATLANTA.
l., tf - $40
No Outside Aid will be Needed, II
lis Annomced-Will Rebuild at

Once.
Atlanta, Ca, May 23.-No OUTSIDE
aid will be needed for those mace
homeless by Mondays fires. inns
was the city,s answer to all ofters
of relief which poured in on officials
since the flames destroyed over
1900 buildings and rendered lo,ooo
homeless.
With the relief measures going
on rapidly, steps were taken yes
terday to rebuild the. section de-
stroyed. All of the homeless are
being cared for by public safety
committees: Churches were kept
open last night and will be used as
dormitories to house the homeless
The estimate of the loss was
placed by insurance underwriters
today at 100000.
Nearly 100000 was raised yester'
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1917-05-23

LyE call them 1920 Blouses" but they are that
w only in the that are enabled to sell them
for that modest sum-Were they bought and sold in
the customary way they would have to sell for
much more but they were not made and sold in the
customary way, but in an economy efecting man
ner. Hence, the very unusual values.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1917-05-23
ROYAL ARCANUM.
Chicagoan Elected Supreme Regent
Tells of Orders Solvency.

Boston, May &c. Arch Williams,
of Chicago, was elected supreme re-
gent of the supreme council Of the
Royal Arcanum at it's annual meeting
here yesterday.
In assuming office Supreme Regent
Williams issued q statement, which
is important as bearing upon the
case now before the United States
courts regarding the order. He said
in part: \
81 wish to avoid any comment upon
the merits of the case, but PLAN
statement of facts may we'll be given
in justice to the thousands OF mem
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1917-05-23
MERCHANDISE
PRICED
APPEALINGLY
LOW

Children's Dresses, in ging-
ham and lawn for school wear.
Come in stripes, plaids or
checks and combinations. Sizes
T to IA years. Specially priced
at ...... ..... ...... Sl.O0
Children's Rompers, in beach
and creeper models. May be had
in white madras, seersucKer or
chambray. Sizes l to 6 years.
Special at ...... ....... SIC
32-Inch Tub Silks, IN new
spring styles; all silk; guaran-
teed to wash and still retain
their color and finish. A large
assortment of different widths
of stripes and colorings from
which you may select. Regular
$1.25 value, Special at 4 yd S9c
Voile Blouses in so many styles
from which you may select.
Blouses made of fine wolfe in
all white or sport effects in
colors; also white with colored
trimming. Tailored, embroider-
ed and lace trimmed models. In
all sizes. Priced at 80. 81. 90
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1917-05-23

YES, it cannot be questoned winsome waist adds
lot to any girls attractiveness 1t gives finishing
touch to her entire appearance; in sense sets off
whatever else she is appareed in. Though costing
but dollar can be truthfuy said Wrthmor Waists
possess this attribute quality that has endeared
them to thousands of discriminating women every
where.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1917-05-23

On two murder charges, the police
are trying to locate the son. They
believe Mrs. Smiths story that her
husband, Albert H. Smith, and ms
mother, Mrs. Lena Smith, who was
7s years old, spirited the boy away.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1917-05-23

day at mass meeting of the Cham
Der of Commerce. This relief sub
scription will be supplemented by
city appropriations and newspaper
subscriptions.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1917-05-23
EPISCOPAL COUNCIL.

One Hundred and ,Twenty:second
Session Opened in Fredericksburg
Last Night.
Fredericksburg, Va, May 23-The
Protestant Episcopal Council Of the
Diocese of Virginia opened its one
hundred and twenty-second session
here last night; at st. Georges
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1917-05-23
10 to II Per Cent


8O69O8 Pendleton Street, six frames Rents for
90 each per month"; with water rents extra Price $500
each.
llO7 Queen Street, good six room frame dwelling New
~ papered and painted Always rented for $40 90 per
month and water, extra. Price 5000 on easy terms.
l2l3-1215-1217 Queen Street, six room frames Rents
for So 90 each water rent extra. Price $4,000 each
532 north Columbus Street, room frame, sewer tap
ped. Rents for 1900 per month. Price $1,25O.O
13O1-13O3 Queen Street. six room frames Rents for
$500 and $1,000 monthly. Price 81 ,25O00 each.
213-2l5 217 Peyton Street, room frames. Rents for
S. 90 each per month. Price $4,000 each
$50 north Columbus Street, 4 room frame good condi-
ton. Rents for Sc 90 per month. Price 100000
724-726 north Columbus Street, room frames. Price
$1,000 90.
Store and dwelling 53l north Alfred Street, Corner
Pendeton. Dwelling rooms and bath Rents for $500
Der month. Price 100000
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1917-02-22

In accordance with the above
proclamation, therefore earnes-
thy request all voters Of The City
of Belington, to assemble in pub
lie convention, in the auditorium
of the High School, of the City
of Belington, on Friday % day
of February, Z P. M. for the
purpose of nominating ticket,
consisting of a Mayor, a Recorder,
and four Councilmen, one Coun-
Gilman for each ward.
Given under my hand this the
18th, day of February, 1917.
w. B. HUFFMAN,
Mayor of the City of Belington.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1917-02-22
MAYORS PROCLAMATION

l, W. B. Huffman, Mayor of
the City Or Belington, State of
West Virg !, make the follow
ing Proclamation;
That on Tuesday, the 9th, day
of March, 1917, there will be a
Municipal Election held in the
City of Belington, W. Va, for
the purpose of >electing a Mayor,
and Recorder for a term of one
ear, and a Councilman for each
W ard, four in all, for term of
two years, for the said City, term
Of office beginning on the first day
Ct April, 1917.
The place at which said cleo
ton will be held are as follows;
LIST. Ward the Tibbets, build
ing, Justice Simpsons Office,
Brown Av.
End Ward the
on Brown Av.
Bird Ward the Shurtlef office on
Grim Avenue.
18th. Ward the Mayors Office.
j The said election shall be con-
Quoted under the rules and reg
lations as are prescribed for
the holding of general elections.
Given under my hand this the
18th. day of FEBRUARY. 1917.
w. B. HUFFMAN,
Mayor of the City of Belington.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1917-02-22

The lingerie blouse of fine
white wolfe and handkerchief
linen begins to make its appear
ance. This is one of the signs
that spring is on its way. The
blouses this season are trimmed
with deep filet lace or fine Irish
crochet. Others have very fine
tucks or drawn work. The drawn
work edges collars and cuffs, or
else outlines motifs in the front
of the waist, and band embroid-
cry is often introduced along
with it. The filet lace is some
times inserted with embroidery
in over-and-over stitch along the
edges. Filet lace bids fair to be
very popular. 1t is combined
with embroidered net in dainty
white collars and fichus to wear
with afternoon dresses.
WiU Eton Effects Be Popular?
There is an indication that
bolero and Elton effects will
come in again with warmer
weather. A smart costume for
the South was made in this style.
1t had a jacket of deep blue, soft
velour. The collar was high
and the closing at the side. White
silk braid about one inch wide
outlined the jacket, and rows
of it made the deep girdle which
topped the white silk skirt worn
with it.
Youthful Party Frock Of Crepe
de Chine and Lace.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1917-02-22
WANTED Mine Posts and Ties

WANTED Mine Posts and Ties
of verious sizes. Shipments may
commence at once and continue
over a period of three or four
months. Write stating quantity
you can furnish, when you could
start shipping, and quote best
prices (. o. b., your loading point
(naming the same. Quick cash
settlements,
Address BOX NO. 67,
15-4t. Uniontown, Pa.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1917-02-22
SOMETHING GOOD

Those who hate nasty medicine
should try Chamberlain Tablets for
constipation They are pleasant to
take and their effect is 80 agreeable
and so natural that you will not real
ize that it has been produced by a
medicine. Obtain ,blc cN everywhere by
all dealers. (adv.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1917-02-22
SEVERE COLD QUICKLY CURED

"On December first / had very Sc
we're cold or attack of the grip as it
may be, and was nearly down sick in
bed," writes 0. J. Metcalf, Weather
by, Mo. 81 bought two bottles of
Chamberlain's Cough Remedy and
it was only few days until I was
completely restored to health. firm
ly believe that Chamberlain's Cough
Remedy is one of the very best med
icines and will know what to do when
I have another cold" Obtainable ev-
erywhere by all dealers. (adv.
41syxx.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1917-02-22
Rose Tafeta Evenieg Conn u

Rose Tafeta Eveni1ag GoaOn IN
Harem Style.
silks are accorded equal favor.
Bright colors have been brought
more into prominence this sea-
son than ever before, though
white and the pastel shades are
much in use, offering a decided
contrast to the bright gold, deep
rose, ruby red, bright green and
Chinese blue in favor.
Evening Dress IN Harem Style.
Of the many and diverse styles
in evening gowns one of the
most popular savors strongly of
the Turkish harems. The sketch
illustrates this mode. The soft,
full skirt is pulled under grace
fully and caught to the lower
edge of a foundation, the effect
!, resembling the Turkish trousers
worn by the beauties of the har-
ems. The bodice is little more
than a band of cloth held up by
straps over the shoulders. The
material of the dress is rose taft
feta with gold metallic flowers.
many gowns are seen in this
style developed in plain silk or
satin, entirely free Of trimming,
the richness of the material maxi
ing decoration unnecessary. The
harena tunic heightened by a
deep frill of lace is another form
in which the Turkish influence
is apparent. In this style the
puff generally comes below the
knees.
The evening dresses of young
girls are very frequently in the
popular one-piece chemise style,
as are those of the really grown
ups. 1t is only in the length of
the dress that there is any diff
ference at all, and that, only this
season, when women's dresses
are worn a little longer. Last
winter, when women wore their
dresses as short as the sixteen
year-old, one could hardly tell
the difference.
A dress of extreme simplicity
and excellent style is made of
crepe de Chine heightened by a
deep fiounce of lace. The loose
sleeves of lace have tassels of
silk hanging at the ends. This
model is illustrated here on a ]
young girl, but the same design
has been seen in ladies' gowns.
At the Ties dansants, which
have been strongly patronized in
fashionable circles, smart suits
of silk, satin or velvet, with |
dainty blouses of net or Geor-
gette to match, have been much |
in evidence. The blouses are
in Russian effect, with
long peplums falling over the
skirt. One-piece dresses of vel
vet or Georgette, worn with for
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1917-02-22
A LETTER THAT MAY INTEREST
YOU

N. W. Mcconnell, Riverdale, Ga,
writes: "Foley Cathartic Tablets OBJ
solutely cleanse my system thorough
ly, and never grippe, and no nausea"
An ideal physic, invigorating and
strengthening the bowel action and
having good effect on the stomach
and liver. Give stout persons
light and free feeling. lady.
GRANT GRAHAM, Belington, w. Va.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1917-02-22
BANNED IN PARIS, EVENING
GOWNS FLOURISH IN NEW YORK
The Graceful Turkish Effect is High
ly Observation-Disclosures
Blouses for Spring.

New York, Feb. 15.-More
fortunate than the Parisienne,
who is not allowed to wear even
ing gowns since the French Gov
eminent has put a ban on them,
the women of New York have
had countless occasions to revel
in evening gowns this season.
Aside from the opera and thea
ters, there have been balls and
dances without number, many of
them given in the name of char
ity.
TIL glitter of gold and the
brightness of silver in the rich
tissue cloths and metallic laces
have been very conspicuous at
evening gatherings. Sparkling
sequins and gorgeous brocaded
silks have also added to the gem
eral effect of splendor which the
ballroom of to-day presents.
1t is interesting to note the
diversity of styles, color and ma
terials seen. Diaphanous tulles,
nets and chiffons, lustrous chif-
fon velvets and supple satin and
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1917-02-22
Just SO.

Mrs. Enpeck-"The president wants
to choose his own successor En-
peck-"Yes; and | would like to
choose yours"
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1917-02-22

coats or capes, are also worn at
these afternoon dances. And
speaking of furs, such are the
Inconsistencies of Fashion, that
furs and straw hats are often
seen togetherl
Lingerie Blouses.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1917-02-22
szlzaty ~ 3 u ge,z;s

I have ten fingers and ten toes.
| can count that much, but | just
can't count all my good friends
down South here-they are far
too many.
And I'm mighty proud of them.
The men who make me, say you
can tell real quality by the com
pany one keeps.
Blood will tell. A good name and
good breeding count most of all.
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1917-08-27
SOCIETY OF THE NO "258"
Conscripts Who Drew That One May
Organize After the War.

Possibly after the war there Will
he the Society of the No. 25S. Some
of the possessoTs OF that red ink num-
ber are even now proud of II, and
pride I'm the number will grow as the
years go by, Those OF the first men
called under the draft law who come
out of the war alive will quite natur-
ally he inspired with n desire to re-
tain the distinction which became
theirs by the accident of the lottery
that decided the order In which the
conscrlpted men should be called.
Even tho the honor is accidental, II
will be, nevertheless highly regarded.
This idea gets good start from n
Young man In Brooklyn who was born
i'm Italy. He is 20 years old and a
tailor. and when he learned that he
had been among the first to be called
he set about the job OF celcbratins.
Above the door OF his shop he placed
a white placard on which was printed
in red, white and blue letters the
words: Celebrate. First to be called.
No 25S. j. ID, Cachio.' Above TINS
placard for three stories up, he hung
flags and bunting, and that night he
had supper for himself and some
friends. "lt is n great honor We OF
the No. 25S have" he says. We OF
the No. 25S! That has the sound OF
n slogan. Gentlemen of the No. 2os
we salute YOU. We congratulate you
upon the honor that has befallen you.
We wish YOU all we'll and we hope 10
have YOU all back with us when your
task abroad is completed.
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1917-08-27
PARIS TAxIS LACK PULL
Couldn't Make Pctticoat Lane Hill,
Roland T.. Bruncr Writes.

Kansas City, Mo.-Roland +. Bru-
ner, jr., son OF Roland Il. Bruner, All
Commerce building. is with the Ameri-
can field service In France. now sta
toned at Paris. He writes home un-
der date OF July 22. in part as follows:
You wrote July 5 and / received It
July % Sunday. That is seventeen
days, but extra good time for letter.
because the fellows usually get letters
In twenty to 25 days. They get strand
ed on this side In the censor's office
or shuffled around in the postoftices.
We had n delightful trip coming over
and didn't get bit seasick The food
was good and the crowd congenial.
| am an assistant in a Paris hos
pital, eating and sleeping here. and
have all my belongings here as we'll.
i intended just to cut loose from the
American field service and join the
aviators because I'm sure | can quail
ify, and IL is considered the best
branch OF the army. Meanwhile I've
received four letters from the Mis-
souri, unit, telling me how they missed
me. etc. so doggoned II / don't be-
lleve I'll go out and toin them. They
are a fine bunch of fellows and, while
] prefer aviation, ! hate to cut loose
from my pals. So l think l will Join
them before long. At present they
are In training camp. but from their
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1917-08-27
WORTH ONLY S2,8OO.0O0
so HE PASSES OUT SOAP
Advertising Man, Distributing Soap
Samples. Refuses To let Wealth
Bother Him.

Persons visiting the demonstration
booths at Ovcrton's last week were
probably handed a bar OF sample soap
by one OF the demonstrators-a quiet,
unassuming. courteous man, who
attracted, Ms all good salesmcn 90.
only by the friendlincss OF the atIu"s .
phcre which he eNuded; whose o'i,r
effort was To- please. whose most ard
ent desire probably. was to detract
from himself and attract To his com
modify.
Nothing about him indicated that
he had two years ago fallen heir 10
s2.S00. 900. since which time he had
gone quietly about his business u.
pushing soap sales and doing uplitt
work FOR the nation by promoting that
cleanliness which we are told is. alter
godliness, the next hest thing
lie Is William Fritchie of Kansas
city, Mo, a direct descendant Of Ba,-
bara FrtChie, the heroine OF Whit
tiers famous poem of that name. who.
tho a horn German, has woven uiu
name OF Fritchie into the red white
and blue Of the country's literature In
colors which will never fade.
Mr.. Fritchic inherited his wealth
In the shape Of stocks. bonds and real
estate from a New York uncle amt
in that shape II remains. attended to
by an eastern agency and ignored by
its owner
Mr.. Fritchic, who is in charge OF
the southern division Of ADVERTISING
for Peet Brothers Manufacturing
company says he likes his work he
wants to work. $50 why should | let
his inheritance make me unhappy. ?"
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1917-08-27
New Orleans Cotton Review.

NEW ORLEANS, Aug 26.--Sharp declines
took place In the cotton market last week and
the weakness persisted until the close which
was practically at the lowest and 25l to 2Tl
points down from the closing level ut the
previous week Heavy selling for both ac-
counts appeared on each session Of the past
week the highest prices being made on Mon.
day, each day Witnessing u steady widening
OF the losses The lack OF spot demand In
the interior the apparent cagcrness Of farm.
ers 10 realize prevailing prices for their cot
ton. the favorable weather conditions over
the greater part Of the belt and the generally
improved tone OF crop accounts were largely
responsible for the Sc ling There was much
letting go ot long cotton, especially toward
thc-wcekcnd Early In the wyck peace talk
was n steadying influence. but later 1t was
offset by the uutaVorahlc opinion held re.
gardnc the situation In Russia
This week the market will be chiefly con.
ccrncd with the state Of affairs In the spot
markets Ot the belt and with private estimates
OF the condition figures to be published by
the department of agriculture Friday which
will carry the crop down to the 25th The
trade deems IL n torcgouc conclusion that this
report viii he favorable II expectations are
met it win mean that for the first time this
season the condition Of the crop is higher
than the condition Of the corresponding dat,
q year ago.
Lower spot markets would naturally work
against values In the contract market. BulliSl
traders however prrIict that tho focljn,
cannot go much farther without trry,.Hg d
holding movement on the par, 'f t,. ,.
The market will close Il,a. agui ,ol
the usual triple Labor day ho.idays.