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was asked to read his poem ON "Affec-
ton" while the many and beautiful
gifts were being showered.
Mr.. B. o. Thomas and family of Bes-
sic Mines have arrived to attend the
West-Clements wedding.
Mrse w. L. Smoke of Columbus, Ga,
is the guest of Mrs. Jean Davis.
Mrs. G H. Whitman of Mobile is en-
pected to arrive today to attend the
marriage of Mr.. c. r. West and Miss
Maude Earle Clements.
Mrs. w. S. Bobo has returned to
her home in Fayette after a several
weeks stay with DR.. and Mrs. A. H.
Bobo.
Mrs. G. c. GLADDEN. of Cooks Springs
is visiting her mother, Mrs. J. D. Hall.
Mrs. w. I. Davis and Miss Callna
Davis, who have been the guests of
Mrs. J. L. Davis. have returned to their
home in Oklahoma
Miss Mary McWhorter has returned
to her home in Montgomery after Wis
iting Mrs. c. #. Collier.
Mrs. J. w. Mckinney, who was oper-
ated on at the Birmingham infirmary,
is improving rapidly
Mrs. Jessie Williams and sons, James
and Frank, have gone to visit relatives
in Atlanta.
Mr.. Luke Ellard and Mr.. Charles Ell
lard are visiting in Tuscaloosa.
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ANNOUNCEMENTS

The Birmingham Association for RSc-
reation and Aid for the Blind will hold
a very important meeting this afternoon
at o'clock in the council chamber of
the city hall.
The Psychology Study club will meet
Tuesday morning at $50 o'clock with Mrs.
c. C. Adams, 421 Willow avenue.
The Young Ladies' Missionary society
of the Norwood Methodist church will
give a play, Summer Girls Minstrels"
Friday evening at o'clock at the
church.
The Woman's Missionary society of the
Twenty first Avenue Methodist church
will hold their Twentieth annual barbe-
cue tomorrow at the Miner Addition,
Nineteenth avenue and Twenty sixth
street, north.
The Birmingham Graded union will
have it's first fall meeting Wednesday
morning at 10 o'clock in the First Meth
odist church. A full attendance is urged
The regular meeting of the board of
managers of the Young Womans Chris
tan association will be held Tuesday
ond Tuesday, owing to the early depar
ture of Miss Edna Sandln for the border
All members of the 1916 class of the
Central High school are urged to at
tend the meeting which will be held at
the home of Miss Winifred Gallagher,
1927 Caldwell avenue, tomorrow afternoon
at 4:S0 o'clock. Important business is
to be discussed.
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MRS. Give w. RICHARDSON

at dinner party on Tuesday evening,
complimenting Miss Evelyn Redd of Car
ters Ga, who is the house guest of Mr..
and Mrs. r. T. Davis. Covers were laid
for 70 guests.
The Ladies of the Altar society of the
st. Catherine church gave social on
Thursday evening, at the home of Mrs.
M. j. Flynn on Vine street. Games, con-
tests and music afforded the diversions Of
the evening, after which an ice course
was served.
Miss Pauline Chilean entertained the
members of her Sunday school class of
the Baptist Sunday school on Friday
evening with a lawn party, at the home
of her parents, Mr.. and Mrs G. III.
Chilean. Various games and contests were
enjoyed on the lawn, and at the close of
the evening dainty Ices and minis were
served. There were 40 guests.
Mr.. and Mrs. w. M. Bowers and daugh-
ter Miss Regina Bowers have returned
from a pleasant stay with relatives in
Dechard, Tenn.
Mrs. B. T. Williams has returned from
brief stay with Mr.. and Mrs. H. F..
Williams, in Dadeville.
Miss Ethel Daniel returned the past
week from delightful visit with friends
in Chattanooga, Tenn
Miss Pauline Sims has gone to spend
g fortnight with relatives in Richmond.
Va.
Miss Annie Hunt and Miss Catherine
Hunt of Jemison spent the past week
as guests of Mrs. Clyde Hunt, on Fourth
street.
Mr. E. E. Gale accompanied by Mr..
and Mrs. Norman Selman and Master
Lloyd Selman of Saginaw, Mich, have
returned from a four days motor trip
through south Alabama.
Miss Vera Lynch has returned from a
delightful visit to friends and relatives
in Louisville, Miss.
Miss Edna Partian of Dechard, Tenn,
is the house guest of Mr.. and Mrs. w. M
Bowers.
Dr. and Mrs. c. D. Gaines have re-
turned from a motor trip Of two weeks
visiting points in south Alabama and
Georgia, and spending several days with
relatives in Albertville.
Mrs. L. A. Johnston and Conner David
son of Montgomery are spending a fort
night as the guests of DR.. and Mrs. s.
c. Seay.
Mrs. J. E. Wood returned yesterday
from a two weeks visit to Tuscaloosa
She was accompanied by her daughter,
Mrs M. P. Holingsworth, of Tuscaloosa,
also Mrs. G. w. Hollinsworth of Jackson
Vile, Fla.
Miss Lora Poole has returned from a
McMurtry at Centreville
Miss Sunshine Gaines of Albertville and
Miss Dean Sanders Of Rome Ca, are
the attractive house guests OF Dr. and
Mrs. c. D. Gaines on Highland avenue
Mrs. w. T. Thompson, Mrs. R. B..
Hughes, Miss Myrtle Thompson and Miss
Emma Thomas have gone to spend a
while at Atlantic Beach, Fla.
Miss Mabel Harris has gone to visit
rela tives in Orangeburg, s. C.
Miss Marie Turner returned the past
week from an extended visit with rela-
tives in Los Angeles and San Francisco.
Mr.. and Mrs. r. e. Samson, Miss
Gladys Samson, and Miss Clara Elliott
have returned from a delightful trip to
Chicago.
Miss Addie Ray Of Elizabeth City, N.
c.. Miss Esther Palmer of Gadsden, and
Miss Lillian Dawson Of Knoxville, Tenn,
are the house guests of Mr. and Mrs.
o. c. Donnelly.
Mrs D. S. Anderson left the past week
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| day evening at a lawn party and dance
complimenting Miss Lucille Green of
| Mobile. who is her guest. Punch was
served from a gayly decorated booth
upon the lawn by Miss Mildred Norris
About 40 young people were present.
Miss Ellie Mae Lawley, Miss Marie
Martin and Miss Imogene Martin were
| hostesses Thursday evening at porch
and lawn party given at the home of
Miss Martin. Punch was served by Miss
Glenn entine Allen and Miss Mittie Fac
Martin Rock and other games were
played, the prizes being won by Miss
Alma Graves and Mr.. Harry Brown.
The hostesses were assisted in receiv-
ing by Mrs J. w. Abercrombie and
Miss Carrie Fleming. The guests were:
Miss Marjorie Merrell Miss Katherine
West, Miss Mamie Willoughby, Miss
Clementine Allen, Miss Gay Sandifer,
Miss Mittie Fac Martin Miss Elsie De-
ramus. Miss Marietta Grant, Miss Ven
ice Knight. Miss Carrie farrell, Mr.
Harry Brown Mr.. Harry Potter, Mr..
Willie Massengale, Mr.. Fred Leo Mar
tin. Mr.. Pat Henning Mr. Wilson Cook,
Mr.. Earl Banks, Mr.. Altman Brooks,
Mr.. William Robertson and Mr.. James
Ashton.
party of young people enjoyed an
afternoon and evening picnic on
Wednesday at West Lake. bountiful
supper was served to Mr.. and Mrs.
Ashe, Mrs. Jenkins, Mrs. A. J. Koe-
mig, Miss Lottie, Hill, Miss Rosebud
Hill. Miss Louise Koenig, Miss Frances
Hill, Miss Minnie Koenig, Mr.. Ray
Wilson, Mr. Roland Hill, Mr.. Frank
Johnston, Mr.. Ed Gotten and Mr.. Lup-
tor.
Mrs. Fl. B. McIaurine and Mrs. Al
fred Brookes will entertain Wednesday
from to 6 o'clock for Miss Mary Vir-
einia Cummings.
Miss Clementine Allen, Isabel and
John William Allen have returned from
a visit to their grandparents in At
lanta.
Ledbetter of Goodwater are the guests
of their sister, Mrs. B. M. Keener.
Miss Corrie FARRELL has returned
from a visit to relatives in Columbus,
Ga
Mrs w. H. Basenberg has returned
from a two months visit to Van
couver, Britich Columbia, where she
visited her sister, Mrs. Wesley Stew
art
Mr.. and Mrs A. ]. Koenig have re-
turned from a camping trip to Short
Creek.
Mr.. and Mrs. Vernon shelbourne have
removed to New Orleans, where they
will reside.
Miss Clemmie Jolly is visiting rela-
tives in Argo. 49,
Miss Archie Countless of Huntsville
is the guest of her sister, Mrs. II. A
Boaz
Mrs. J. e. Byrd and Miss Annie Mae
Byrd of Su1ligent are the guests OF
Mrs. Byron Wood
Mr. and Mrs. L. A. Christian and
family have returned from visit to
relatives in Selma.
Miss Iva Sandlin and Miss Edna Ba1r
are the guests Of Mrs. Robert Lott.
DR.. and Mrs H. A. Elkourie and son
Leo have gone to visit relatives In
Nashville, Tenn. and Elkton, Ky.
Mrs. Hughes B. Kennedy and son,
Mr. Walter Kennedy, have returned
from a stay in the mountains of North
Carolina.
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EAST LAKE

Mrs Carson Helm chaperoned the Poca-
hontas Camp Fire Girls on their hike to
College Springs on Tuesday evening" The
young ladies present were Miss Ada
Tomlinson, Miss jennie Aldridge, Miss
Katie Forstman, Miss Leonetta Carroll,
Miss Odelle Newly, Miss Lucille Burns
and Miss Frebie Ryan.
Mr.. and Mrs. r. H. Weight were hosts
in compliment to Miss Louise Norris and
Miss Olivia Clayton guests of Mrs. w.
c. Caldwell and of Miss Clara Haynes.
A musical programme arranged by Miss
Clara Haynes and Mr.. Weight was pre-
scented. The following were among the
guests Miss Louise Norris, Miss Olivia
Clayton, Miss Clara Haynes, Miss Puma
Reid Mr.. and Mrs ]. B. Adair, Mr.. and
Mrs. w. G. Caldwell, Mr.. and Mrs
George Atkins, Mr. and Mrs. j. D. Kirby,
Mr. and Mrs r. H. Voight Hubert Cald-
WE'LL Pauline Lake and Milton Lynch.
Miss Anna Davis entertained at
pupils recital. Her guests were received
on the porch where Mrs D. E. McLendon
served a fruit punch. The following were
on the programme: Miss Margaret Jones,
Miss Louise Marx, Miss Theodore PoulL
Mrs J. C. Carson, Mrs. w. D. Powell.
Mrs J. Hudgins and Miss Kathleen
Meadow.
A moonlight party was given Tuesday
evening by Mr.. and Mrs. E. T. Haynes
in honor of Mr.. Gary Turnkey of Fort
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day evening in honor of Miss Anna Lam
buth of Denison, Texas. At late hour
a delicious ice course was served to the
following guests: Miss Anna Lambuth,
Miss Lurline Oliver, Miss Gladys Heffer-
man, Miss Grace Steen, Mrs Turner;
Messrs, Will Steen. Sumter Steen, Mr..
and Mrs. w. F. Williams, and Mr.. and
Mrs. George Downs.
The Wednesday Afternoon Social club
will have as hostess Mrs. C. G. Alley, l19
South Hawkins street.
The Womans Missionary society of the
Methodist church will meet Tuesday aft
ernoon at o'clock with Mrs. H. B.
Hopper, 1902 Tuscaloosa avenue.
The Womans Missionary society of the
Walker Memorial church will meet Mon
day afternoon at o'clock at the church.
The W. M. U. of the Baptist church
will meet at 8 p. M at the church or
Tresday. All members are urged to be
present.
The Presbyterian Mother Aid will meet
with Mrs. F.. G. Patten on Hawkins street
at $3.50 Tuesday afternoon.
Mrs. John Gandolf has returned from
Vance, where she was the guest of Mrs
T. z. Canterbury
The many friends of Mrs. w. A. Per
sing will regret to learn that she fel
and fractured her wrist one evening o.
this week.
Mr.. and Mrs. T. L. Mangum of Troy az,
the guests of Mr.. and Mrs. Phil Lynch
Miss Sadie Rudolph of Selma has re
turned to her home after visit to Mrs
M. E. Bell.
Mr.. and Mrs. Chester Nolan have gon
to Detroit, Mich, to reside.
Mr.. and Mrs. M. U. Hall and children
have returned from Rome, Ga.
Prof. D. A. Williams and little daugh
ter returned yesterday to Searcy, Ark.
Mrs. M. D. Irwin of Nashville, Tenn.
is visiting relatives here.
Mrs. A. H. Anchors and children O.
Talladega are guests of relatives.
Mrs. Rex Torber is the guest of rela
tives in Springfield. Mo.
Mrs. Lulu Chester is the guest of friends
in Kentucky.
Mrs. A. D. Walsh of Talladega will
arrive today to visit friends.
Mrs. H. T. Canty and children hav,
returned from South Carolina.
Mrs. w. A. oliver has returned to soutl
Alabama.
Mrs. c. w. Hammond has returned
from Greenville, S. c..
Mrs. A. v. Bennett and daughter, vir
ginia, who visited relatives here, are nov
in Connellsville, Va.
Mrs. Henderson of Huntsville Is visit
ing her daughter, Mrs Ike Winston.
Miss Annie Mai Taylor has returned
home after a visit to relatives and friends
in Leeds and Odenville.
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ENSLEY

The Sesame Literary club, which has
disbanded for the summer, will hold
its first meeting Wednesday afternoon
at the home of Mrs W. H wynne On
Ensley Highlands Wednesday.
Mr., and Mrs. w. A. Alverson enter
tanned in honor of Miss Emmie Stan
ley and Miss Nan Greaves of Merid-
ian, Miss, who are the guests of Miss
Gertrude Randolf of West End A Sc
ries of games was played, while later
in the evening there was dancing The
prizes were awarded to Mrs John
Roser and Mr.. Arthur Laton An ice
course was served to Miss Annie Ro-
Yer, Miss Gertrude Randolf, Miss Lii
lie Mae Reed, Miss Anna Randolf, Miss
Emmie Stanley, Miss Nan Greaves Mr.
Robert Foot, Mr. Claud Brown, Mr..
John Woodall, Mr.. George Perkins of
Alfalfa, Mr.. William Valley, Mr.. Nor
bit Valley, Mr.. and Mrs John Roser.
Mr.. and Mrs. Arthur Laton, Mr.. and
Mrs. Howard Ashford, Mr.. and Mrs
John Valley, Mr. and Mrs. w. A. AL
version.
Miss Mamie Blackwell, formerly a
teacher in the Ensley high school, was
the guest of Mrs. ]. C. Bryant last
week. Miss Blackwell has accepted a
position in the Opelika high school
Mr.. j. Miles Sprague has returned
from Sturgin, Ky. Mrs. Sprague and
small daughter will not return for
sometime yet
Mrs. Kitty King and Miss Betty Hig-
gins have returned from Grab Orchard,
KY
Mrs. Jack Thomas left Saturday for
a visit to Lynchburg. Tenn.
Mr. Tip Nixon has returned from
Charlotte, NJ c.
Mrs. r. e. Hogan has returned from
a trip to South Carolina.
Miss Barbara Endress and Miss Nell
Suppler are with a camping party on
the Warrior river.
DR.. Grady Lovelady is visiting in
Chattanooga, Tenn.
Miss Minnie Locke has returned from
visit to Lynchburg, Tenn, and Hop
kinsville, KY.
Mr.. and Mrs. P. B. Harrel1, sr., Mrs
e. T. Gilman, Mrs. W. P McCollum
Miss Jennie Callen are the guests of
f1r, and Mrs. P. B. Harrell, Jr
Mrs. w. S. Eubank and Misses Fan
ME Mae and Nova Minor and Master
John Minor have gone to st. Clair
Springs for few days.
Miss Norma Hickman was the host
ess to a five hundred party at her
home on Shadyside Saturday afternoon
The porch and living rooms were
charmingly arranged with ferns and
cut flowers After very enjoyable
game a delicious ice course was served.
Those present were: Miss Ellen Du-
puy, Miss Margaret Norriss, Miss Mar
garet Suppler, Miss Hattie Hope Miss
Ruth Hillike, Miss Ruth Palmer, Miss
Avis Watson, Miss Agnes Swygert,
Miss. Bonnie Spings Miss Catherine
Dabney. Miss Kathleen Mckenzie. Miss
Gladys English Miss Jessie Trucks and
Miss Adell Sanders.
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Mitchell Chantz Mr.. Earl Middleton, Mr.
William King. Miss Olivia Cox, Miss Mil
dred Ford and Miss Marion Ford
Miss Florence Kirk of Jacksonville
Fla, and Mrs. B. E. Clutter and son.
Ben, of Pensacola, Fla, are the guests
of Mrs Joe Rev.
Miss Ruth Meek of Chicago is the
guest of Miss Ethel Parsons
Mrs. L. w. Walker and daughter, Miss
Genette Walker, have returned after WIS.,
iting friends and relatives in Decatur.
Mrs. M. E. Perry of Knoxville Tena
is the guest of Mrs. T. +. Downey
Mrs. Ernest Hubbard of Warrior and
Mrs. w. A. Brown and daughter Mar
garet Of Morris, are guests of Mrs j.
w. Adams.
Mr.. Marvin Barton is i'll at his home
in Inglenook.
Mrs. S. P. Davis is critically Ill at Nc
Adory's infirmary
Mr.. c. J. Holt, who is In the infirmary,
is steadily improving.
Rev. S. F. Goodwin has returned from
Tennessee
Mr. and Mrs. John Green are now at
home with Mr.. and Mrs. Higgins on Te--
race boulevard.
Mrs. G. w. Maxwell and children re-
turned after a pleasant visit to friends
in Mobile.
Mr. and Mrs. Joe Billings will have as
their guest this week Mrs. j. E. Jefferys
of Washington, D. C.
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IRONDALE

One OF the most beautiful affairs of
the season was the miscellaneous
shower given by Mrs. ]. w. Forten-
berry at her home, complimenting Miss
Maude Earle Clements, a bride of the
week The entire lower floor was
thrown open and decorated. AS the
guests arrived they were shown to the
dining room, where from pretty
flower bedecked table a delicious fruit
iced beverage was served by Mrs
Claude Fortenberry. The guests were
invited to circle the bride in the liv-
Ing room and there each made guess
as to the number of gifts which the
honoree would receive. Miss Bird Jones
won the lucky number and her prize
was copy of Longfellow's poems. She
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Bartlett Allison

Bartett-Alson
to
Elebash-Agee
andN announ the of
Stout-Hughes
Mr. o
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Berlin Godstein
o Mr. York; N. J..
Martin-Wilams
L OF
Der
Flemming- Smith
A. Smith of his
Mr. Thomas the wedding date
Slaughter Templeton
Mr.
Slaug Of the to occur
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Appointing the Wedding Day

Has its little perpextes, but there is SO important
as sending out the right kind Of invitations
If there time when bride should appear well to
her friends it should be through the proper verbage and
appearance Of her wedding cards. to fail upon this point
is mistake that induces unfavorabe comment The SAT-
plan is to send to the j. p Stevens Engraving Co., of
Atlanta Ga for samples and prices, which will be sup
piled free of charge
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for an extended visit with relatives N
Savannah, Ga.
Mrs. Edna Rudisel of YolaRde is the
guest of Mrs John Nunlea.
Mrs. Lawrence Ross has returned from
delightful stay of several weeks in
Atlantic City, and points in Virginia.
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CONTINUED from page one,

after which they will be at home to their
friends in Birmingham.
The groom, Mr.. Griswold, is a former
Macon boy, now making his home in Bic
-ningham, a member of prominent drug
firm, and is receiving sincere congratuia-
tons on his lovely bride who has
through her ability and charm of nan
ner, endeared herself to a large circle of
friends, who regret that her marriage
will take her to another city.-Macon
News.
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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1916-04-11

derstanding concerning legislation to
regulate commercial relations among
the belligerents, precautionary meas
ures to be taken against invasion of
allied countries by German products
after the war, agreements relative
to the international transport of goods
the commercial regime of the colonies
of the allied countries" and other
kindred subjects. The central thought
behind the conference seems to be
expressed in the statement that
Premier Hughes of Australia, who is
to be delegate, "is expected to take
an advanced position for a joint
tariff system which will establish
minimum rates among the Allies and
their colonies, reasonable rates for
neutrals and strong discrimination
against all dealings with hostile coun-
tries
This attitude means commercial
continuation of the war and of the
friction and the jealousies which gave
rise to it.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1916-04-11
J. MARRIOTT HILL
(Communicated)

In the whole record of human char
actcr and effort, there is nothing
so beautiful and so attractive as the
story OF q noble mans life, devoted
TO The service Of humanity. This and
more could be sad of my friend, the
late, J. Marriott Hill. The dreaded
Rcapcr has been unusually busy in
our midst the past two years, taking
in his fold some of our most useful
citizens.
A little boy at the outbreak of the
civil war and his father being IN
hearty sympathy with the south, the
early life of J. Marriott Hill was not
L bed Of roses. AT the close Of hos
tilitics as young man he determined
10 make his mark in life and 1t is
, needless for nc to enlarge on his
successes. As Il ncwshoy he was alert
and progressive. as Il printer APP
prentice" he was quick, and when he
became IN employer those who knew
him can testify to his big heart.
Many mechanics in our city are in
dcbtcd to his efforts for their sue,
cess. Many gloomy homes were made
happy ones by his generosity, ant
with all he did not seek notoriety. AS
! politician he had few equals and tht
highest Office he ever wanted was AL.
dnrmcn, which carried no salary.
liz "hglc life vas filed With : :;
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1916-04-11
CAPE HENRY
FORTIFICATION.

Provision for the proper fcrtii!ca-
ton of Cape Henry has been long and
unwisely delayed, but the bill which
has just passed the House will give
the necessary opportunity. Baltimore
Washington and incidentally :AleXan-
dria, are deeply interested IN this
subject. This fortress should have
been built long ago, and would have
been had not the pork barrel held
higher place in Congressional estl-
nation than the protection Of the
country. Now under the Notifications
bill, we are to get busy on it's con-
struction, and if we are allowed to
complete it before an enemy assails
we shall have something worth while
at that point.
But it will take nearly three years
to complete, according to the state
ments from Washington. and mean
while the gateway to the capital will
be inadequately defended. We hope it
will not take that long, and that the
government will give rush orde,
with regard to it. But, hurry, as we
may, that and other coast defenses
will require many months to perfect.
Nor can battleships be built in day.
A sudden emergency might find us in
very bad shape for resistance against
q wel-equipped and aggressive enemy
And it may be that such an enemy
will not wait for us to get ready, bat
may strike us before we have time to
prepare. All of which proves the fol-
ly of putting off so important an item
rs preparedness to the last moment,
and the necessity Of making extra
haste now.
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ECHO OF so YEARS AGO.
(Richmond Times-Dispatch April,
1860

The farcical performance, known
as the trial of the "Alexandria riot
ers," has come to an end. There was
a street disturbance in Alexandria on
Christmas Day, and the military au-
thorities, taking cognizancc of it,
distorted it into Il riot, in which it
was claimed that certain whites were
endeavoring to slaughter negroes
without just cause, etc. A military
tribunal has been sitting in the cases
pretty much ever since, the members
of which have been regularly drawing
their per diem. The so-called tribu-
nal has at last made its report, which
may or may not be approved by the
powers that be at Washington. The
report finds Oscar Mankin guilty and
gives him five years Imprisonment
in Albany Pcnitentiary; John Lawler,
two years, and John Travis, Joseph
Horscman and Gilbert Simpson six
months each, all at hard labor.
As was recently stated in the GaZ-
cite. Mankin was allowed to escape
by Il guard who had him in charge,
and the term allotted to the others
was lessencd to a few weeks. The
whole procedure. as the Times-Dis-
patch puts it, was farce from be-
ginning to end.
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WHO STRUCK
THE SUSSEX

Since the classic interrogatory,
Who struck Billy Patterson? first
arose there has not bcen. created such
a criss-cross, crazy puzzle as that
which is expressed by the parallel
question, Who struck the Sussex?
That it was smitten across the bow
with vigor that would compare with
the famous putting-to-sleep blow Of
a prizefghter there is no doubt In
deed, the ship came limping in with
its nose bleeding and its body batter
ed. Who was responsible? Until the
categorical denial by Germany the
responsibility was settled in the pub
lie mind. But as nations are not sup
posed to lie about such matters and
to call one of them falsifyer is TO
invite more than an unpleasant al
tercation between the accuser and
the accused public opinion is a bit
mystiiied and the American State
Department is up a tree, Accepting
the disavowal Of Germany at its face
value. who did strike the Sussex the
deadly blow that was delivered?