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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1916-12-14
SOUTHERN RAILWAY
Receipts and Disbursements During
Month of October.

Receipts ana DlSDurScWcntS Dui III"
Month of October.
Washington, D. c., Dec. l4--lndi-
viduals and industries in the South
received Sl13 for every dollar paid
to the Southern Railway by the peo-
ple of the South during October,
1916, according to figures announced
today by Comptroller A. H. Plant.
The Southern Railway disbursed
during the month, for labor, material,
supplies and other purposes, Sc, f3j-
4ss of which s5,716,1S5 or 1892 per
cent, was paid to individuals and
industries located in the South, this
sum being S642,543 in excess OF the
total money contributed by the South
for transportation purposes.
For improvements to its roadway
and structures, the Southern spent
s1.37T424.43 in October 1915, as
AGAINST 1874 during October
1915; during the four months end
cd October 3lst s4,737, ,22T38 as
against s2,162.s37.35 in 1915.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1916-12-14
TASTE OF REAL WINTER
Snow and High Northwest Wind
Early Last Night Sends People
Scampering to Shelter.

According to the almanac, winter
begins December 81, but conditions
between six and seven o'clock last
night in this city and vicinity were
suggestive Of scenes in Siberia.
Binding snow and fierce and cold
northwest winds soon cleared the
streets of pedestrians.
AS the sun was setting frigid-
looking clouds were looming up in
the western skies, and shortly after
dark the wind gathered force, the
mercury in the meantime dropping
perceptibly. Some snow flurries were
noticed, and in, short time it was
being waited in clouds through the
city, while the wind assumed high
velocity. !
The blizzard, however, was short
lived, and about seven o'clock stars
were twinkling and the snow had
ceased to fall. The wind diminished
in force, although there were oc-
casional blasts until nearly midnight
The temperature fell to 20 degrees
above zero. The furry was unex-
pected. and was waited to this vic
inity from storm which originated
over the great lakes.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1916-12-14
WARNING TO "SLACK ERS."
Right of Federal Government TO En-
force Service of Guardsmen is Es.
tabliShed. 9,

Washington, Dec. l4.--Prcsldent
Wilson yesterday approved the action
of an army court-martial in scntenc-
ing Lewis O. Gardner, of the New
Mexico militia, to dishonorable dis
charge and year in prison at hard
labor for failure to obey the Federal
call for border duty last june, but re-
mitted the prison sentence because the
case had been pressed as test:
Har Department officials regard the
decision as important because of the
warning it gives to more than 10000
enrolled members of the National
Guard, who have not appeared for
Federal service.
Army officers say the right of the
Federal government to enforce SER
vice of national guardsmen has been
well established, and precedent set
for the treatment Of future slack,
ers". They claim, however, that the
fact that between 10000 and $4,000
enrolled members of the guard never
have been located for Federal service
constitutes serious impeachment
of the whole National Quad system
and expect to have this point present
ed to the military committees of Con-
eress during the present session.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1916-12-14

Mrs. Lorenzo Lewis, Miss Rose
Macdonald and Mr.. Beaudric Lat!tte
Howell have returned from New York
City. where they attended the mar
riace of Miss Sylvia dc Beck. and
Mr.. George Washington Lewis. The
wedding took place at noon Tuesday,
in the chapel of st. Andrews Church,
and the ceremony was performed by
the Rev. Dr.. Vandewatcr, friei:d
of the Lewis family. TIE bride w2ra
travelling gown of green broad"loth
and carried American Beauty roses.
she entered the chapel with her ali-
est brother, Mr.. Thomas dc Beck, who
gave her in marriage Mr. Lewis had
as his best man Mr.. Beaudric La
Fitte Howell, of Alexandria, There
were no invitations issued and only
members of the two families and near
i;ltirus were presenrst7,d immediate
" after the ceremony Mr.. and Mrs.
Lewis left on wedding tour. Mr..
and Mrs. Robert +. Lewis, enter
tanned the guests at breakfast, direct
ly after the wedding, at their home.
in one hundred and thirty-eighth st.
Among those at the wedding were
Mrs. Sylvia de Beck, of Mount kisco.
| New York, Miss Olga de Beck. Miss
Sophie de Beck, Master Oscar de
Beck, mother, sisters and brother Of
the bride and Mrs. Sloan, OF New
York, Mrs. Lorenzo Lewis. the
groom's mother and Miss Rose Mac
Donald, cousin, of Alexandria, Colo
mel and Mrs. Z. A. Stevens, Miss Emily
! Stevens. Mr.. and Mrs. Basil Stew
ems, Mr.. John Stevens. Of Bernerds-
vile. n. ]. Mrs. White, Mr. and
Mrs. Robert E. Lewis, Mr.. Edwin
Lewis, and Mr.. Robert E. Lewis, ir.,
! of New York, Mr.. Frank Mccormick
and Mr.. Edward Mccormick, Of Bcr-
ryville, Virginia.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1916-12-14

Early Tuesday night a negro man
struck negro woman with black
Jack in front of the Richmond Theatre
and ran, making his escape.flis vic
tim was knocked sense!css and lay
in the street for few moments or
until persons nearby at the the time
went to her assistance. She was car
ried into neighboring drug store
where she received attention. Her
assailant struck her heavy blow on
the head. 1t is said that the assault
was committed by the woman's hus-
band.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1916-12-14

Twenty miners were killed and
seven injured in an explosion late
Yesterday in the Reedy and Ryan Coal
Mine at Stone City, fifteen miles
southwest of Pittsburg, Kan. The
injured men viii recover;it was be
lieved "A combination of gas and
powder explosion is said to have
caused the disaster.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1916-12-14
PLANS FOR ! MEDIATION
Prefer Of Services of United States
Toward EGecting Peace Agree
ment Deemed Probable.

Washington Dec. 14.-lnterest III
the situation created by the Teutonic
peace proposals centres in the course
which President Wilson will pursue IN
dealing with the opportunity these
proposals give him.
Will he merely transmit the note
of the Teutonic Allies to the Entente,
or will he reinforce it by some public
or private declaration urging the bel
liperents to yield to the dictates of
humanity long enough to determine
whether or no1 there are bases for
serious peace negotiations
This is the unanswered question.
No intimation has come from the
White House or the State Department
rs to the purposes OF the United
States. No word has been spoken
which would indicate that policy
has been determined upon. No suggcs
ton has been made as to the part
which the American administration
will play in the first formal move for
y cessation of hostilities.
This much can be stated, however,
The absence of any statement by
Berlin Of the terms upon which the
Central Powers are willing to dis
cuss peace leaves the President freer
to tender the services of the United
States as mediator than Re would
have had specific terms been men.
toned. AS long as no outline is given
for the conditions under which Ger
many and her allies. will agree to a
truce, the way is open for the Presi
dent to speak.
If Germany had named the terms,
obviously it would have been difficult,
if not automatically impossible, for,
the United States to supplement the
proposals with suggestions Of its
own. Such suggest;oiis under those
circumstances. might be expected to
beregardcd by the Allies us arraying
this Government on the safe side Of
the Central Powers. The United
States would be accused Of aiding
Germany in making her case. before
the world.
AS the situation now stands, the
United States may, if the President
thinks it polite. urge that Germany's
offer be considered without at the
same time championing Germany's
terms of peace There scarcely could
be any misunderstanding of the mo-
tivcs of this Government among the
Entente powers if. the peace proposal.
as it stands, We're accompanied by a
friendly mediation afer7offer from
tho American Government.
Until the State Department receiv-
es the note which the United States
has been asked to transmit to the
Allies, however, no course Of action
VIII DG Npoii,
to those close to the Administration.
Secretary Lansing states definitely
that he has no official advices from
Bcylin and, therefore, would say moth
ing whatever as to the plans of the
United States.
\ wide difference of opinion still
exists in Washington as to the success
of the German effort to shorten the
war. Most of the officials agree, how
ever. that the chances of truce are
extremely remote They feel that
Germany chose propitious time,
from a domestic standpoint. to pro-
pose peace. but an unpropitious time
from every other standpoint. They
doubt if the Entente governments
would be willing to discuss peace at
moment when Germany is engaged
in celebrating another great victory.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1916-12-14

At the girls prayer meeting to he
held at s o'clock tonight in their club
and rest room, 92l King street, Miss
Phoebe Deahl will be the leader All
are cordially invited to attend. The
fancy work evening on Tuesday was
a delightful occasion, quite number
brought their fancy work, exchanged
IDEAS and had social time besides
the reading Of charming story.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1916-12-14
OSCEOIA TRIBE RED MEN
Officers of Organization Elected at
Meeting Last Night.

The annual election of officers of
Osccola Tribe, No. l, Improved Order
of Red Men. was held last night at
Odd Fellows Hall, These officers were
chosen:
w. E. Bowlcs, sachem.
W. l.. Nails, senior sycamore.
G. c. Conner, junior sycamore,
l.. K. Dyer, prophet.
Charles Nagel chief of records.
f. F. Downhan, collector Of wan,
pun.
A. j, Butcher keeper of wampum
W. j. Garrett, representative tc
State council of Virginia.
a. j. Butcher. representative tc
funeral association.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1916-12-14

The Austrian government has re-
signed. The emperor has accepted the
resignation Of the. Austrian ministry
srd has entrusted Alexander Spitz.
mueller with the formation of new
Cabinet,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1916-12-14

afternoon on the
four o'clock electric train from
Washington, between that city and
Herbert Springs. pocketbooki
containing s11:4o, a bill from v.
p. Moses WITH the ow1fer's, name- on
:. it. Please" return to the Gazette
r,4f,e-. 292-1t.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1916-12-14

The alarm of fire about $50 o'clock
this morning was caused by burn
ing chimney of house on the west
side of Peyton street between Prince
and Duke. The department respond
cd and subdued the flames with extln-
euishers. The house is occupied by
colored people.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1916-12-14

Robert S. Jones, a. D. Brockett
and John W. May were among the
delegates from this city who were
named to represent Alexandria At
the Southern Commercial Congress
which has been in session at Norfolk
this week and will close today.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1916-12-14

CDR. Peters," inquired an unmar-
ried man in Richmond this week "lnaF
] haye quart for Christmas IF
you haye = family yous may" "But !
haven't got one :''Thar's not my
lookout. Go gst one. =.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1916-12-14

The funeral of Mrs. Emma Nc
Kenney, who died suddenly Saturday
evening was held this morning from
st. Mary's Catholic church at 9:30
The interment was made at Bethel
cemetery. Rev. l.. S. Kelly officiated.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1916-12-14

The funeral of VIM. A. Oehlert
son of Mr. and Mrs. VIM. Oehlert,
was held yesterday afternoon at, the
home of his parents, 3OS Commerce
street, Rev. DR.. J w. Duffcy OF the
Methodist church south officiating
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1916-12-14
Alexandria City and Suburbs

There was no session of the Po-
lice Court this morning. The officers
on duty during the night reported the
city as having been quiet.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1916-12-14

The prayer meeting to be held at
tho Home for the Aged tomorrow al
tarnoon at 3 o'clock will be led by
CAPTAIN McCrea, of the Salvation
Army The subject will be Charity.
The women of the city are invited to
attend.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1916-12-14

The members of Samaritan Rebekah
Lodge No. 27, I. O. 0. f., will meet
with Mrs. Linder, S1S King street,
tonight at 1880. All members arc
urged to be present.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1916-12-14

Fish and sea food day tomorrow
Large White perch, stake tile, Jer-
sew trout. lake trout, and large oys-
ters 25c quart Sanitary Fish Mar
ket stall No. 2 City Market. Phone
7o5 2o2-1t.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1916-12-14

The State Corporation Commission
has granted an amendment to the
charter of the Smoot Sand and GRAY
el Corporation, Alexandria, reducing
it's capital stock from 100000 to
$4,000:
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1916-12-14

In the general report of the pro-
cecdings of the City Council last
Tuesday night published in yester-
days Gazette the matter of the
Mayors veto of two ordinances pro-
viding for quit claims to certain lots
in George Washington Park was er-
roneously printed. The Mayors OBJ,
jections were sustained in the Com
mon Council by the fact that only
nine members voted for the ordi-
nances becoming operative notwith'
standing the Mayors objections
when it requires eleven. Captain AL
bert Bryan voted to sustain the
Mayor.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1916-12-14

There will be joint debate under
the auspices of the Mems Club, at the
Young Peoples building tomorrow
evening at o'clock Subject: Re
solved that prohibition in the United
States of America should be nation
wide, rather than statewide" Those
debating will be Thomas Jones, jr,.
and Willard Blcwett. affirmative.
Ashby Bladen and Irving Brawner in
the negative. Mr.. and Miss Bilhelm-
er will sing, when You and Were
Young Maggie" Ladies are invited.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1916-12-14

When in, Washington and hungry,
step at schneider's Restaurant, lash
street opposite Raleigh.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1916-12-14

Mrs Gray Bailey, of Washington,
left that city Tuesday afternoon di-
rcctly after the funeral of her nus
band to spend several days with her
sister, Mrs. Lula Watkins King, near
Herbert Springs, and lost her pocket
book on the electric car The purse
contained Il sum of money and 4 bill
from a Washington merchant with
her name and address on it, but was
not returned to her nor turned IN
at the railway barns, as is the case
with most lost articles.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1916-12-14

Director Lewis II. Machen, of the
Legislative Reference Bureau, who
has Just returned to his office in Rich
mond after anhoperationtfpr append:-
cits, gives an interesting account of
personal inspections made by him OF
the Bureau of Municipal Research Of
Philadelphia and New York, which
are engaged in conducting these sur
veys. Mr.. Machen formerly resided
in Alexandria, where he has many
friends and acquaintances. all of
whom will glad to hear of his re-
covery.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1916-12-14

In accordance with TIE custom OF
some years past, delegations from
.llexandria- -Washjiigton Lodge M. %,
A. f. and a. NJ, Fredericksburg
Lodge No. 4, and Washington Lodge
No. 81, of New York City went to
Mount Vernon today and placed
wreaths on the tomb of George
Washington in commemoration of the
anniversary of his death. Robert
Reid, Past Master, and George II
Porter, Senior Warden, of Washing
ton Lodge of New York city arrived
in Alexandria this morning for the
purpose Of accompanying the local
Masonic committees and representing
their lodge at the ceremonies at the
tomb.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1916-12-14

Miss Olive G.. Nelson, daughter
of Mr.. and Mrs. Thomas II. Nelson,
Of this city and Mr.. s. Leroy Taylor,
Of Auburn, N. Y, were married this
afternoon at o'clock at the parson-
age of the NJ F.. Church, South, by
Rev DR.. :, w. Duffey, The bride
was attended by Miss Lillian E. Hoff
man Of this city, while the groom
had as his best man, Mr.. Albert C.
Dunn, of Watertown, n. Y. The
bride wore a suit of dark green CAB
ard!ne and a silver lace hat. Her
corsage bouquet was Of lilies of the
valley and orchids. The maid of hon
or wore a dark blue gabardine suit
and black velvet hat and carried
Killarney roses Immediately after
the ceremony Mr.. and Mrs. Taylor
left on northern wedding trip at the
conclusion CT which they will reside
temporarily in this city.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1916-07-20
BE PRETTY! TURN
GRAY HAIR DARK
Try Grandmother's Old Favorite
Recipe of Sage Tea and
Sulphur.

Almost everyone knows that Sage
Tea and Sulphur, properly COM
pounded. brings back the natural
color and lustre to the hair when
faded, straaked or grayj Years ago
the only way TO get this mixture
was to make it at home, which IS
naussy and troublesome. Nowadays,
by asking at any drug store for
sWyth's Sage and Sulphur Com
pound" you will get q large bottle
OF his famous old recipe, improved
by the addition of other ingredients
for about so cents.
Don't stay gray. Try it! No one
can possibly tell that you darkened
your hair, as t does it so naturally
and evenly. You dampen a sponge
or soft brush with it and draw this
through your hair, taking one small
strand at time; by morning the
gray hair disappears, and after an
ether application or two, your hair
becomes beautifully dark, glossy
and attractive.
Wyeth's Sage and Sulphur Com
pound is delightful toilet requi-
site for those who desire dark hair
and youthful appearance. 1t is
not intended for the cure, mitiga-
ton or prevention of disease. adv.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1916-07-20
AMATEURS TAKE 1871 MILE
SPIN THROUGH NORTHWEs1

ST. PAUL. Mimi, July a0.--Ama-
teur autoists left here today on .
1241-mile spin over the National
Parks highway. They will make thu
trip in ten days. The route man
ped out win take them through the
following towns
July 2o--st, Paul To Staples. Min
nesota. 1856 miles; July 21-Stapies
to Fargo. North Dakota. lSS miles:
July 22--Fargo to Bismark. 207
miles. July 23--Bismark to Dickiny
son. 100 miles; July 24-Dickinson
to Medora, ~ miles; July 25Ms-
dora to Miles City, Montana. 15s
miles; July 26-- Miles City to For
sythe. 81 miles; July 27--Forsythe
to Billings. 10 miles; July 2S--Bit-
lings to Livingston. 1877 miles; July
29--Livingston to Gardiner. S.
miles
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1916-07-20

all parts of the country, Is indicat-
ed in the following list just prepared
by the foreign ofiico OF the original
American enlistments. showing how
they are divided among almost all
the states Of the union
New York. fs7; Michigan. 40:
Illinois, 60: Massachusetts. SIS:
Pennsylvania. 81; Ohio, 30; MINES
sofa. 20; Washington. 27;eSWiscon-
sin, 20. Missouri. 10: Indiana, H.:
California IS; Iowa. Is; Alabama.
IA Rhode Island. II; Oregon, Ia;
Nebraska. IL, Northdakota, l0;s
Connecticut. 10; Virginia. o; Texas,
.; Vermont. s: Colorado s; Tens
nessee. 8 Kentucky. 8; Maryland,
9. Idaho. 5 Maine, 8: Louisiana. 3;
Kansas, s: Florida. 4: New Jersey.
a. New Hampshire. s: Oklahoma, 2 !;
District OF Columbia. 2; Arizona.
Q; North Carolina. 2; Georgia. q;
Wyoming. 2 Utah, l.; West Vir-
ginia. 1.
The above list comprises only the
original S75 American enlistments
in tile French Foreign legion. Those
that have followed. however. have
practically the same general distrl-
button as to states.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1916-07-20
FRANCE WOULD RELEASE
800 AMERICAN FIGHTERS
BY HENRY WOOD.
United Press STAFF Correspondent

PARIS, July 20.--In the event OF
war between the United States and
Mexico or any other country. France
will at once release from enlistment
all Americans now serving with the
French army. who may wish to re-
turn home and fight for their own
country.
The Official decision of France to
this effect was today communicated
to the United Press by high officials
OF the ministry OF foreign agairs.
Despite the statement recently
published in German papers in AM
erica that 10000 Americans are
serving with the allied armies.
France is unable to account for
more than about 800 of them.
The release OF 70 American avia-
tors now servingf with the French
army would give the United States
the nucleus for an aviation service
OF the most priceless kind. All
would be able to place at the dis
posal of the United States all OF the
secrets OF French military aviation.
which is generally conceded to have
attained a most high degree OF eff
fectiveness. .
What an Influence the return of
these men to America might have in
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1916-07-20
If KIDNEYS AND
BLADDER BOTHER
Take Salts TO Flush Kidneys and
Neutraiize Irritating Acids.

Take salts 10 F1ush hluneyS anu
Neutralize Irritating Acids.
Kidney and Bladder weakness re-
suit from uric acid. says noted
authority. The kidneys filter this
acid from the blood and pass 1t on
to the bladder, where it often re-
mains to irritate and inflame. caus-
ing a burning. scaiding sensation, or
setting up an irritation at the neck
OF the bladder. obliging you to seek
relief two or three times during the
night The sufferer is in constant
dread. the water passes sometimes
with scalding sensation and Is very
profuse; again. there is difficulty in
avoiding 1t.
Bladder weakness. most folks call
il, because they can't control urina-
ton. While IL is extremely annoy
ing and sometimes very painful this
is really one OF the most simple all
ments to overcome Get about four
ounces OF Jad Salts from your phar-
macist and take a tablespoonful in
glass of water before breakfast.
continue this for two or three days.
This will neutralize the acids in the
urine so il no longer is source of
irritation 10 tLs bladder and urinary
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1916-07-20
organs which then act normally

organs which then act normally
again.
Jad Salts Is inexpensive. harmless,
and Is made from the acid OF grapes
and lemon juice. combined with
lithia. and Is used by thousands OF
folks who are subject to urinary dis
ordersi caused by uric acid irrita-
ton. lad Salts is splendid for kid
neys and causes no bad effects
whatever.
Here you have pleasant. effer-
vescent Whitewater drink. which
quickly relieves bladder trouble. -
(adv.)
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1916-07-20
"AS WE FORGIVE THOSE
WHO TRESSPASS
AGAINST U.s.

. LONDON, June 20 tBy maiD 4
= A British army chaplain re- 4
. turned from France today told
. of stopping at a wayslde shrine 4
= in Flanders. where Belgian
. soldiers. kneeling in prayer. I
. were following the chant of 4
. their priest until the father 4
. started the Paternoster. At Z
. the words: las we forgive 4
= those who trespass against us" 4
. there was silence. Not a man Z
. replied. Z
. The priest hesitated and Z
. started again. Suddenly Z
g steady voice rang out from the Z
. back. clearly intoning the Z
= words that pledge one to for =
= give his enemies. II was the =
. voice of Albert. King OF the =
. Belgians. His soldiers then re-
. peated after aim, word for =
. word Z