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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1918-07-03

No additional survivors Of the
Ilandovery Castle. the hospital shl'
sunk without warning by a German
submarine Thursday night. have beer
found. despite strenuous searcn oE
two groups .: British naval craft
the British admiralty announces
Only one empty boat was found. I'm
ragged over the wanton sinking 81
the ship, The United States and the
allied governments may present &c
Germany united demand as tc
whether it is he" established policy u
violate the Red Cross on seea as
we'll as OF land.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1918-07-03
PRIVATE ZIMM ERMAN. OF
ARLINGTON, DIES AT CAMP LEE

Ernest r. Zimmerman, twenty-five
wears old, who lived with his parents
at Arlington. Alexandria county, died
Monday at Camp Lee, Va The de-
ceased was che Of the drafted men
sent from here. by the local draft
board. The body was brought here
last night and taken to Wheatley's
mortuary chap,l The funeral will
take place at .0:30 o'clock Friday
morning from the residence Of his
parents and burlIl will be made IN
Arlington National cemetery.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1918-07-03
SAFE and Sane FOURTH
State Board of Health Urges PPaEs-
to Dispense with Dangerous J ct
ares OF Celebration.

The State Board of Health isJ5 ]
timely warning today calling aH
the people of Virginia to make 0. scs
Fourth Of July celebrations patti "sic
demonstrations without those feat
of danger that have caused so I 3a:i
unhappiness and suffering in
past.
The board calls attention to na
fact III spite of the widespread
agitation Of the last few years, the
causualtes from accidents on July
lth have still been very great. This
year, Of al times, the board urges
parents to take particular care that
their children do not, in the needless
ness of immaturity, endanger their
lives or limbs or eyes, bat rather that
they observe the university in
spirit and with program in keeping
with the momentous significance OF
the nationa! and international crisis.
The only safe rule TO foll0W,
say the board, as to take no chances.
This applies especially TO parents
whose children beg to be permitted to
set off fireworks Of one sort or
another. If the parents yield and
accidents follow, they have them
selves 10 blame fer the loss of limb or
the dangerous burns that may result
All danger can be readily AVERT"
parents will do their duty.
Fourth of July casualties sel+r.,
impress beyond the moment, bee .i~
they are scattered over wide co"'
try are are apparently relatively d.,
oortant. 1t is an Indictment =
American common-sense however r
reflect that Fourth of July cas-
ties ir this country in a decade ! -
amounted to larger total than have
the casualties in several of the battles
in France"
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1918-07-03
MISS STOUTENBURGH BRIDE
OF MIR. THOMAS A. BAfNE

Miss Esther Stoutenburgh, daugh-
ter of Mrs. Erica Stoutenburgh. ana
Mr.. Thomas A. Bayne, both OF this
city, were married al o'clock yes
terday morning at St. Mary's Catho-
lie church. The ceremony was per-
formed by the Rev. L. F. Kelly.
Following the wedding the couple
left for northern bridal trip. Only
the immediate relatives of the ,taml-
lies represented attended the wedding
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1918-07-03
NEGRO DEAD. WIFE DYING
Double Tragedy in Boarding House
Mystifies Trenton Police.

Trenton, July 3.-Whether Frank :
Banks, colored, was murdered today
Or whether he killed himself 5 4 prob.
lem that the police are attempting TO
solve. Upon it will also be determ-
ined who was his wife's assailanr.
She also is dying Banks was found
dead in his bedroom with his throat
slashed from ear, to ear and wound,
presumably made by an AK, on the top
of his head. His wife, Louisa, was
found unconscious in bed. with a frac-
rured skull, which the police say was
due to a blow by an ak. She IS III
the the hospital and her death.i IS ex--
pected hourly. No statement could
be gotten from her by the police.
The couple lived in boarding house
kept by Mrs. Richard Peterson, and
mystery is added to the crime by the
steadfast declaration of all in the
house that no noise was heard IN the
Banks bedroom. The crime was COM
nitted about 7 o'clock. and the blood
was still warm when obarders maze
he discovery. The negro's throat
evidently cut by 4. number of
razor blades. which were f" e@.~
cred with blood 1t is , seG
whether Banks struck 'tt
then committed suic' ~ #asasr. q
third party is Die ~.
crime.
Banks car ~
from the ," " q
draft
fed all
first elias
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1918-07-03

The grand jury in Memphis yester-
day returned mo bill' against J.
r. Graham, Meridian, Miss, and
freed him of the charge Of murder
ing Robert L Temple, st. Louis
travelling man who was to wed his
daughter. Graham shot Temple
dead Saturday when Temple, a few
minutes before he was to wed Miss
Nina Graham, admitted he was q
married man.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1918-07-03
MANY REPORTED DEAD
City of Syracuse Rocked When Ter
rifle Blasts Occur in Nearby NUM-
tiOn Plant.

llDli / idil.
Syracuse, n. y, July 3.-Many per-
sons were reported to have been killed
or injured in two terrific explosions
last night at the huge plant of the
Semet-Solvay Company, located at
Split Rock, a suburb.
The force Of the explosions rocked
thee ity. Plate glass windows in the
business section were broken and resi-
dences swayed perceptibly, causing
their occupants to rush into the
streets.
All telephone wires were down and
the exact situation in the big muni-
ton plant was unknown at lO:3o
o'clock tonight. about one hour after
the disaster occurred.
Every ambulance in the city was
rushed to the scene and squads OF
police were hurried to the plant to
preserve order.
The output Of the Semet-SolVay
Con1any is largely "T. n. IT, pow
arful explosive used in the manufac>
lure Of munitions.
More than 5000 men are employed
at the plant, virtually all of whom
live in this city.
Later dispatches say forty-five men
are known to be dead and at least
fftv severely injured as a result OF
The fire and explosion. Property
damage is estimated AT nearly ST.
100000.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1918-07-03
FINANCIAL.
Coal for the Public Schools

Bids for furnishing coal for the
cirv schools will be received by the
clerk Of the City School Board up to
u o'clock noon July 10, 1918. Coal
TO be delivered at the various school
houses within sixty days from date
and bids to be based on 1000 pounds
to the ton. Two hundred tons to be
r o. m, bituminous, and thirty tons
anthracite will be required
The right to reject any and all bids
is reserved.
. Gilbert J. Cox,
June 26, 1918. Clerk.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1918-07-03
SENATOR TILLNAN DEAD
Veteran in Upper House of Congress
Succumhs to Second Stroke o!
Paralysis.

Washington, July 3.-Senator Ben
amin Ryan Tillman, for twcnty-four
years member OF the upper house
rom South Carolina, and one Of the
most picturesque and interesting
characters Of this generation in Con
rress. died at his apartments here 4;
20 this morning.
His death followed Il stroke Of par
alvsis which attacked him Thursday
of last week. He was unconscious
for two days prior to death. Al the
members of the Senator's family were
at the bedside when the end came.
Death had been expected since the ar
.ack Thursday.
Senator Tillman was chairman OF
the Naval Affairs Committee and 4
veteran Of the Senate. He Was one
Of the best known figures in American
public lie.
Despite the fact that he has not
been in good health for several years
he mas worked hard. and has seldom
been away from the Senate chamber.
t was due to his insistence that the
navy was increased previous to the
entrance of the United States into the
war, and he has been Secretary Dan
iels' spokesman on the floor.
The Senate adjourned today as a
mark of honor and respect.
President Wilson expressed deep
regret over the death Of the Senator
and sent personal condolences to the
family
Snator Ti.lman was born in Edge
field county. s. C., August II, 1877.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1918-07-03
At the Grand Tomorrow.

The picture Raffies. which vii! be
shown at the Grand Theater tomor-
row (July ~, is picture that every
bodv will love. It holds your interest
to the last with a gripping drama
mystery that can only be appreciated
Nv scinc it. so don't miss it. The
show tomorrow will be continuous,
starting at ! p. m.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1918-07-03
MORE ALEXANDRIANS HAVE
ARRIVED COVER THERE

Alexandrians who have arrived
sofs,v overseas, according to word re-
ce;ved by relatives here are as 1ol-
lows: First Lieut.. Beaudri L. Howell
son Of Mr.. ana Mrs. D. }. Howell'
serot Lawrence w. Corbett, son OF
Mrs Rose L. Corbett; Corp. Jesse >
Mitchell, son of Mr.. and Mrs. D. W
Mitchell; Corporal Thomas 0. Arnolo
brother of Mr.. F. NJ. Arnold; Z. l.
Herbert, cousin of Mrs. A. M. Gray
# Louis Fones, son of Mr.. and MRS
IT. D. Fones.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1918-07-03
KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS WILL
GO TO RICHMOND TOMORROW

A delegation Of members of Fitz-
gerald Council No. 459, Knight of CO.
lumbus, will leave for Richmond to-
morrow morning at 8 o'clock to wit
ness the exemplifcation of the third
degree of the order. This degree will
be conferred on class of about one
hundred candidates and among the
candidates will be several from this
city.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1918-07-03
PATRIOTIC CELEBRATION
AT IL O'clock From Balcony of Cham
ber of Commerce-Address by
Prominent speakers-Band Concert
and singing-Public Invited.

All is in readiness for the big patrl.
otic celebration which will be held al
II o'clock tomorrow morning from the
balcony of the rooms OF the Chamber
of Commerce. An invitation IS ex'
tended the public to attend the exer-
cises.
Representative Joseph G. Cannon
former speaker of the House, and
Lemuel Padgett are among those
scheduled to make addresses.
Leo P Harlow will read Washing
toms farewell address and music will
be furnished by a military band and
there will be singing by the combined
church choirs of the city. In the event
of rain the celebration vii be held IN
the main audirH; I'm of the rooms OF
the Chamber of Commerce.
AS stated above a general invita-
ton is extended the public to attend
this celebration, and it is hoped that
there will be a big crowd on hand
Both speakers are of national repute.
The hour has been fixed SO as not 20
conflict with the exercises at Mount
Vernon.
Robert L. Payne, president of the
Chamber OF Commerce, has sent out
the following letter to members OF
that organization:
"On Thursday, the Fourth Of July,
patriotic demonstration will be held
in front of the Chamber and you are
asked to be present and to extend an
invitation to all of your employees to
ioin in the proper observance of In.
dependence Day. This is civic duty
because every American city will have
similar demonstration, and Alexan-
dria with all its history from the
Revolution to the present day, gives
Just cause FOR other communities to
inquire what is being done here.
Invitations have been delivered to
Honorable Joseph G. Cannon and Hon
orable Lemuel Padgett, both men OF
national reputation as speakers and
worthy of the biggest audience It IS
possible to obtain.
The meeting will be held promptly
at II o'clock and in the event of rain
the auditorium with It's large seating
capacity will be opened for the pub
lie.
Again we urge upon you to do credit
to your city by having your families
and those employed by you join you
in helping make this demonstration
success.
"The hour is II o'clock. The place
is the Chamber of commerce"
Remembers! Tomorrow is lndepen-
dence Day and the United States Flag
should be floated from every business
house and home in this city, certainly
along the possible streets that the
President will use in going to Mount
Vernon.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1918-07-03
Letter of Thanks.

We wish to thank the public and
our many friends for their kindness
shown us in the death of Howard
Davis. also for the many floral trl-
butes.
BY his wife and immediate family.
~ 15S-1t
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1918-07-03
Notice.

The stated convocation of Mt. Yer,
non Royal Arch Chapter No. IA VIII
he held in the Tabernacle FRIDAY eve
ming. July 5, 1918, at 7:So o'clock
Work mark and past masters oe'
gees. 11s,.r
Secretary.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1918-07-03
HURLEY Wires PRAISE |

1ardS turning Out Ships for Uncle
Sam = Tonnage Records Being
Broken.
Officials Of the Virginia Shipbuld-
ing Corporation received the follow
ing telegram today from from Ed
ward II. Hurley. chairman Of the
United States Shipping Board and
Emergency Fleet Corporation:
"Our country is one hundred and
forty-two years old tomorrow, but our
new shipbiulding industry is less than
one year old As we celebrate our
first Fourth of July by the historic
launching let us remember that it is
the splendid American shipyard spirit
which makes such results possible
IN" ;.'lrlt Of 1918. This Is American
declaration and energy PIT behind the
blA' ..hich will crush H:il...arisn.
:'.,ir. Schwab and myself desire TO
hank every shipworker for the en-
thusiasm that makes our new industry
| mighty unit We are just beginning
70 fight ana the feet we are building
will win the wa and assure us nur
place on the oceans. | believe you
will share our satisfaction in June
figures OF ships completed and deliv-
cred. showing 262,900 tons of steel
ships. 1850 tons wooden ships, total
$50. 400 tons Of ships actually put II
service during June
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1918-07-03
Germany Denies Sinking
A. G. Uhler,
Secretary.

Amsterdam, July Germany de.
nies sinking of the Canadian hospitai
shin Llandovery Castle, in a SEMI
Official statement ssued in Berlin TO-
day.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1918-07-03

Many Injured by Explosion in British
Ammunition Works.

London. July 3.-An explosion oc-
Cured in the national she'll filling fas-
tory in the Midlands, Monday mgnt
was officially announced today. BE-
tween sixty and seventy persons iosS
their lives, the munitions ministry an
nounced. The number of injured IS un-
Known, ~
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1918-07-03
CITY NEWS IN BRIEF

Jill MI y lin DAiLl
Happenings of Interest Both Genera
and Personal Gathered Arount
Town.
Mr.. John L. Duncan is reported il
with typhoid fever at his home j
North Braddock.
The regular monthly meeting of the
Columbia Steam Ere Engine Company
Will be held tonight at o'clock.
Sergt. Ashby Bladen, S45th lnfan-
try, Medical Corps, U. S. Army, is
visiting his parents.
3.5s A marriage license was issued IN
Washington yesterday to Aiphohso
Mcbride of Northfield, Conn.,. ana
Jeanette Stevens, OF Alexandra.
A card dance will be given tonlght
at the Soldiers Club under the aus
pices of the Camp Community Service
and another block dance will be given
on Saturday night.
Mr.. D. r. Wood, national bank ex-
aminer Martinsburg, w. Va, will
spend the Fourth with his brother Mn.
r. A. Wood, GA North Washington
',street. =
Hiss Maude Kuyk and Miss Lacy
Jackson of GA North Washington
street are visiting relatives in Rich
mond, Va.
Miss Katharine H. Stuart IS the
guest of DR.. r. H. Stuart OF Stratford
Hall, Westmoreland county, Va.
Paul Webster Rudd, little son OF Nh.
and Mrs. Harry Rudd is seriously Ill
with typhoid fever at his parents
home, 125 South Fairfax street. Mrs
Rudd also is seriously i'll at her home
Remember the patriotic celebration
at II o'clock tomorrow from the bal
cony of the rooms of the Chamber OF
Commerce.
The manufactures and Jobbers' Bu-
raa1 of: the Chamber of Commerce
held a netting last night which was
nresided over by Harry Hamond. Con-
siderable routine business was conss-
dered.
I Thomas Cook, U. S. Employment
Office, city postofiice, announces that
he has positions open for cooks and
butchers, both of which pay good
salaries.
A large delegation of members OF
Martha Washington Chapter NO. ~
Order of Eastern Star, last night
went to Falls Church and conferred
the degree work of the order on
class of candidates for Acasia Chap
ter, that place. r
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1918-07-03

Hard shell crabs-Jacob Brill, foot
of King street.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1918-07-03

A marriage license was ISSUED III
Washington yesterday to Aiphonso
Mcbride of Mortified, Conn., ana
jeanette Stevens, OF Alexandra.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1918-07-03
Happenings of Interest Both General
and Personal Gathered Around
, Town.
Mr. John L. Duncan is reported i'll
with typhoid fever at his home IN
North Braddock.

The regular monthly meeting of the
Columbia Steam Ere Engine Company
will be held tonight at s o'clock.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1918-07-03

Sergt. Ashby Bladen, 345th lntan-
try, Medical Corps, U. S. Army iS
visiting his parents.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1918-07-03

A card dance will be given tonight
at the Soldiers Club under the aus
pices of the Camp Community Service
and another block dance will be given
on Saturday night.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1918-07-03

Mr.. D. R. Wood, national bank ex-
aminer Martinsburg, w. Va, will
snend the Fourth with his brother Mr'
II. A. Wood, GA North Washington
street.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1918-07-03

This newspaper goes into two
Thirds of the homes in Alexandra Il
| daily. If .yon have 3 message to
iEsend to the families' who reside in
those homes. Mr.. Business Man, let H
4 The Gazette carry it to them for
y0u \
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1918-07-03

Hiss Maude Kuyk and Miss Lacy
Jackson of GA North Washington
street are visiting relatives in Rich
mond, Va.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1918-07-03

Miss Katharine H. Stuart IS the
guest of DR.. r. H. Stuart OF Stratford
Hall, Westmoreland county, Va.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1918-07-03

A large delegation of members OF
Martha Washington Chapter No. A.
Order of Eastern Star, last nlght
vent to Falls Church and conferred
the degree work of the order on a
class of candidates for Acasia Chap
ter, that place.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1918-07-03

Paul Webster Rudd, little son OF Mn
and Mrs. Harry Rudd is seriously Ill
with typhoid fever at his parents
home. 125 South Fairfax street. Mrs
sRndd also is seriously i'll at her home.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1918-10-31
THURSDAY, OCTOBER 81, 1918
ONE DAYS PAY

While the opening OF the United
War Work Campaign is set for Nov.
II, activity regarding it is already
manifest on every hand The sum to
sarily be to properly supply the seven
associations that are actively engaged
in such extensive, patriotic endeayor
The call Is the most far reaching, and
the need is the greatest that the world
has ever known. Somerset county's
share is fairly apportioned with that
of the rest OF the country. and it
should be met as privilege and duty
rather than as a burden.
Here in Skowhegan, to raise our
share Of funds, there Will have to be
some contributions of $500 To $1,000
or more. but it is hoped that the mum
Der contributing, even though the
amount in some instances may he
very small. may be larger than ever
before No one is too exalted and
no one is too humble or needy to be
outside of the duty and privilege of
this fund 1t goes to the protection
and defence of the nation. minister
ing to its fighting forces, and is OF
universal and vital interest to every
American OF whatever class or sta
ton
Emphasis Is laid in the present cam
paign on minimum of one days pay
or one days income. Surely the
amount we earn, or the amount that
accrues to us. in a single day should
be offered gladly for the well-being
OF those who are undergoing hard
ships and dangers that we may live
in comparative safety enjoying prac-
tically the luxuries and pleasures Of
peace times.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1918-10-31
BINGHAM CENTER

Mr.. and Mrs. Alden Bucknam OF
Athens spent a few days the first of
the week at Sanford Nottage's.
Thomas Burleigh OF Waterville
spent last week visiting in the home OF
Isaac Holway
Mr.. and Mrs. Walter Hughes OF
Concord were Sunday callers at Henas
Fletcher's
Mrs Frank Savage and son Earl
spent Thursday OF last week with her
parents, Mr. and Mrs George Gilman.
Thomas Towns and Arlie McClin-
tick are threshing grain in this vicin-
ity.
Carrie Curtis. daughter of Mr.. and
Mrs. Frank Curtis, returned to Bling
ham village, Monday. where she is at
tending High School.
Edwna Hunnewell, who has been
very sick is now gaining.
Mrs. Emma Andrews is teaching the
Webster school during the illness OF
the regular teacher.
Danvers Baker of Scion has been
helping Sanford Nottage and son saw
their poplar.
Mrs. Wilmont Doyle who has been
critically i'll is slowly gaining.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1918-10-31
A Veteran Stage Driver

We are very anxious for stories of
the old stage coach days, something
about the old-time stage drivers and
the routes over which they travelled
Should be pleased to hear from any
one who can give Us information Of
this kind and especially from those
who have old-time pictures of hotels,
stage coaches or the men who drove
them
Prompted by the story furnished by
Captain Cass in our issue Of Sept. II
1915. subscriber sent US the follow
ing about one Of the best known men
of the stage driving days
NOTES OK THE LIFE OF IRVING
$ YOUNG
Irving 5 Young was the youngest
son OF jane u and Peggy J. (Smithl
Young He vas born in Madison, but
most OF his boNbood Wa spent at The
Forks Early in life ne commenced
driving the stage from The Forks to
Moose River. continuing that route
for four years For twelve years he
drove the stage from The Forks to
distance Of fifty miles.
carrying the mail. lie VAS consid-
cred tie best whip in Maine. He was
six feet three inches tail. and com
figure, with Il sledge hammer
fist and a soft heart L was wonder
full how he could manage loads of
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1918-10-31

half drunken river drivers. He had
a code of morals for all passengers,
and a sorry time for those who tried
to over step that code He never
allowed profanity or indecent langu
age. Said he would be willing his
wife should accompany him on any
trip as far as trouble was concerned.
He was a most accommodating man,
and many errands he would do on
the trips. He never wrote them
down, depending on his memory to
deliver correctly and it is a2id he
never made mistakes in delivery. For
instance man would call to him,
"Irv, bring me a pair of rubber boots
number nine" At the next house a
woman would call out, bring me a
bottle of Lydia Pinkham's'. half
mile further on call would come
from a window Il want a pound OF
saleratus and half pound OF green
tea All along the route these re-
quests would come, and he, good ma
turedly. would get them all, and next
day deliver.
He was a gallant veteran OF the
war 1865. Served in Co A goth
Maine Infantry Volunteers, for near
ly three years. Was mustered out
with his regiment at the close OF the
war in 1865. A man of exceptionally
fine physique, tall, erect and muscular
one of the most soldierly men in the
regiment. After the war he went to
North Carolina. and was foreman for
Clark & Collins numbering operations.
He returned to The Forks, where
the last years Of his life were spent.
He was united in marriage to Soph-
ropia Rogers, and from this union,
there were three children. Floyd,
Dolly Adams. and passed
away at The Forks. Dell, tMrs. Kings
ley) lives at The Forks. Bessie
(Mrs Comber) died at The Forks. He
was a member of Keystone Lodge f.
& A. NJ at Solon also a member of
Russell Post G A. r. He passed
away at the age of "a years and
and was buried at The Forks