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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1917-01-29
DEFENDS MILITIA

A writer in Baltimore paper says
the all-absorbing topic of military
preparedness" brings 20 memory
some of the lessons which are sug-
gested by the experiences OF our ma
tional conflict that seem to nave
faded from the recollection Of the
present generation. The writer calls
attention to the fact that in April,
1861, the regular army Of the United
States did not exceed 1880, the
greater part of the force being ranged
along the remote Indian frontier.
There were in the entire country
1900 men who had been educated at
West Point, and of these, one-ffth
cast in their fortunes with the
cause of the South.
The question presents itself spon-
taneously how the armies of the
Confederacy, with the Imperfect re-
sources at their disposai, attained
within three months to such eXcell-
ence in drill and discipline, in all the
essential requisites of the soldiers,
as to render them capable of winning
such victories as that at Bethel,
June 10, 1861, and Manassas, July
81 In rare instances a Southern
cadet, who had withdrawn from West
Point when the struggle was assured
might be seen training an awkward
squad in Hardee's Tactics, or teach
ing the elements of artillery drill at
Richmond or at Yorktown. These
isolated examples, however, did not
determine, or even in any marked
degree affect the result.
AS a matter of historic fact, the
relates to the duties of the soldier
Incompatible army of Lee and Jack
son derived its excellence IN all that
in the field in large measure, from
the teaching of mere lads, whose
ages ranged from Is to 20, cadets of
the Virginia Military Institute, the
North Carolina Military Institute,
the Citadel at Charleston, S. c.. the
Academy at Hillsboro, 8. C. With
the "throbbing of the war drum"
these institutions poured their bat
talions into camps of instruction at
Richmond, Raleigh, etc, from one
extreme of;1then Confectionery to the
other. The flower of Southern man
hood, they had been shaped to form
and use urder the guidance CT Jack
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1917-01-29
ALEXANDRIA CITY DIRECTORY.
To Be Published by the Hill Diree.
tory Company.
To the Citizens of Alexandria,

We have just been informed that
there is someone IN Alexandria MAX
ing an effort to gee cat u Directory
for this City making the statement
TIA. the Hill Directory Company:
who have nesn publishing this book
since 1910 wo,,ld not be abba to p1b-
.ish for 1877. ia 1910 we bought the
NOOK with al the privileges attached
t.: i. from G,be:r S. Barrett as per
the enclosed letter:
ROBERT S. BARRETT.
Printer and Publisher,
1l2 South Fairfax St.
Alexandria, Va.
February LIST, 1910
To Whom 1t May Concern g.,
AS l have made contract win
the Hill Directory Co., of Richmond
Vs. the Alexandria City Directory
will in future be published by tha'
firm. .+or-
Thanking my friends and custom.
ers for the patronage so generously
extended and hoping that 1T VIII De
continued with the new ilrm' ai'i'
Very sincerely, ,,,,
ROBERT S. BARRETT
It has been the aim OF our com
lazy to produce the very best D &c ;1i
possible for Alexandra anc W. w., w. ~
continue tic do such work IN the lii
ture. ,+ ,o
To substantiate the statement we
refer to the Chamber of Commerce
of Alexandria, The Retail Merchants
Association, Burke and Her per.
Bankers and A. D. Brockett' Mef-
'chandise Broker. - 90
Asking the continued patronage OF
the merchants of the city and thanS-
ing them for past favors, we remain
40 very respectfully,
HILL DIRECTORY CO., nc
j. L. Hill, President.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1917-01-29
THE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
Alexandria, aV., Inc,

Il gives US pleasure to state that
the Hill Directory Company has, TOR
the past seven years, been giving
this city first class directory, and
their relation with the business IN
terests of our city has been most cor
dial. That through the courtesy OF
of this company, the citizens OF TINS
city have access to large file OF
directories of other cities which ara
Lieut. in our rooms, and as an evidence
that this kindness and courtesy IS
appreciated we would state that dur
ing the past year $50 visits to our
Office was made to consult this lille.
THE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE,
INC J. T. Preston,
Secretary.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1917-01-29

a-.o and D. H. Hill. They blended in
character, both moral and physical
virility, and in no limited scope
created an army to which all records
of vanished ages do not present a
parallel.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1917-01-29
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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1917-01-29

pntered at the Postoflce at Aexan'
Am. virginia. as second class matter
The Carlisle independent., 1917-03-01
ALLIES PREPARING
 FOR BALKIN DRIVE
NEW TROOPS. ESPECIALLY iTA-- IAN cONTiNGENTS, ARRiV.
 ING AT SALONIkI.

Saloniki.-New troops, especially large Italian contingents, are arriving every few days in Saloniki, to re-en- force the entente allied armies. The talk here is general of pushing through this spring the offensive planned for last spring, which the German attack at Verdun prevented
 No well informed allied efscer in the Macedonian theater of war ex- poets any serious attack upon Salon iki by the Germans. Danger Of at tack from the south by the Greeks was never taken very seriously by the military experts. As the Greek army now is in the Peloponessus, where the entente fleet guards the lsthmus ot COrinth-the only means by which the Greek forces could march north ward-at attack by King Constah- tines soldier is removed from the list of possibilities In view of these cir cumstances. the continued arrival of important re-enforeement in Maeedo- nia is taken throughout Greece to in diteRbC pI Atli eltACAi Aoi ttt4 cal - 1iAt4l sive designed to cut the German line of communication from Berlin to Con stantinople.
 In Macedonia there are roughly about S0,G00 French, 100 000 Britisa 10000 Russians. some 90,000 Serv;ane and perhaps S0,o90 Italians, counting the latest arrivals, a total Of aboa. 350,0 fighting men. To this number may be added three regiments of Greeks, constituting the Nenzeiist army. Many of the latter, however, are recruited from refugees from Thrace and Asia Minor and nave not yet completed their training in arms
 Gen Sarral has frequently stated that he considers a half million mav would be required before active oDera- tions can begin in Macedonia. There are, therefore, 1s0, 600 bayonets still to come before an offensive can be undertaken with fair prospect of sue cess. Officers of the allied transpor. tation staff assert that this number can be landed in Salonih in six weeks at d pinch.
The Carlisle independent., 1917-03-01
NEW ARKANSAS GAME
 LAW NOW IN EFFECT
BILL PROVIDES THAT NoN-RESl- DENT MAY HUNT ANYWHERE
 IN THE STATE.
THEY MUST PAY LICENSES
Annual License To Hunt Is SIS and To Fish S5-HoweNer, They Are Prohibited From Taking or Ship
 ping Fish Out of the State.
Little Rock

Little Rock
 The bill introduced by Senator Slaughter and 16 other senators amending the general game act went into effect today.
 The bill provides that nonresident may hunt anywhere in the state upon payment of an annual license of $I5, and license of s to fish. all licenses tS expire December 3I Of each year. A trip license of SIPS will be issued to a nonresident 10 fish. the holder being prohibited from taking or ship ping out of the state any fish. the time for fishing not 10 exceed over 15 days and only one trip license to be issued to one person during any one year. Trapping or killing otter or beaver is prohibited until after January 1, 19&@z. The killing of any deer with antlers less than i've inches long. or to kill any wild turkey hen. wild pheasant, grouse. prairie chicken. woodeock, tur- tledoye or robin redbreast until after January l. 1922. is also prohibited. Bear or deer are not to be shot be- tween January l and November !. and wild turkey between March 1 aud December i5.
 Sec. ,. is any person shall violate any of the provisions of this act. he shall be guilty of a misdemeanor. and upon conviction he shall be fined not less than S10 nor more than s1O0; and if such violation shall result in tenn porary personal injury. the person se offending shall further be imprisoned in the county jail not less than n days nor mere than six months; and if such personal injury shall be perma- nent. or result in death, said offender shall be deemed guiIty of a felony and upon conviction shall be impris- oned in the penitentiary not less than one year nor mire than 10 years, hut this penalty shall not abate any of the laws existing against murder in any degree.
The Carlisle independent., 1917-03-01
fl SHIPS, SEVEN
 DUTCH, TORPEDOED
THREE OF DUTCH STEAMERS ARE SUNK, WHILE FOUR
 ARE AFLOAT
CREWS HAVE BEEN LANDED
A Dispatch From The Hague Says That the Report of the Attack Has Caused Consternation
 in Dutch Capital.

London.-A Dutch fleet of seven vessels, sailing from Falmouth, was attacked by German submarines. Three. were sunk and four severely damaged It is reported that the crews of all have been landed The steamers had been released at the special request Of the Dutch gov egnment Three were outward bound from Holland and four were home ward bound. The vessels bore 5ne customary marks and lights and it was believed by the British authori- ties that they sailed under Germany safe conducts. Specal private in. sfruetions were received by the cap tains from the Dutch government through an official from the Dutch le- gation at London, who visited the shippers at Falmouth
 The ships Were attacked when only a short distance out of Falmouth, which is at the western end of the English channel
 The German legation at The Hague says a Reuter- dispatch, has issued long explanation, in which it says:
 The date for the safe homecoming of Dutch vessels from English ports while at first was fixed for February ,, was subsequently,, in view of the sit uation in Holland. postponed to Feb ruary and February H. On Febru- ary II Dutch ship owners were in- formed that their vessels could leave in a group on February 22 or March IT.
 For those vessels leaving on Feb mary 9 only relative safety could be guaranteed, but vessels leaving March r would have an absolute guarantee against submarine attacks, qs il would be impossible by February 22 to in form with certainty all submarine commanders of the concessions made to Holland"
 A dispatch from The Hague says that the report of the attack has caus- ed consternation in the Dutch capital IL is said that the Dutch government had ordered the sailing of the ships. after it's request to Germany for an extension of the safe period for neu- tral ships had been granted. The ships were to sail together on west erly course out of the danger zone
 It is reported at The Hague that the ships were sunk without an exam inatiin of their papers.
The Carlisle independent., 1917-03-01
Fix Prosecutors Salary.

The Trawick bill 10 fix the salary of prosecuting attorneys in judicial circuits containing two counties, one with population exceeding 75,000, and the other exceeding 5000, was passed without debate. IL applies only 10 he Sixth circuit, composed of the coun- ties of Pulaski and Perry. IL is pro vided that Pulaski shall pay s4,690 Perry s200 and the state s200, total of s5.030. The prosecutor would he allowed one deputy ar s3.000. one al s2,400, one clerk or stenograpaer at s1.500 and one deputy in Perry coun- v at s1,000 He also would have S1- 300 for contingent expenses, of which Pulaski would pay s1.200 and Perry s200.
The Carlisle independent., 1917-03-01
REQUEST FOR CLEAR
 AND FINAL DECISION
SUCH INSTRUCTION WAS SENT TO AMBASSADOR PENFIELD
 MORE THAN 10 DAYS AGO.

Fashington.-Am Penfeld is acting under explicit instructions from the state department in request ing the Austrian government to state it's position regarding the intensive submarine warfare inaugurated by Germany
 Such an instruction was sent to the ambassador more than 10 days ago and it is possible that it has been reinforced in view of the delay in se- curing the response. although state department officials declined to make lieation.
 Unofficially it has developed that tha state department is reluctant to sever diplomatic relations with Austria, de string to maintain as long as possi- ble some official relations with at least some of the central powers.
 \ break with Turkey and Bulgaria is regarded as certain to follow a rup- ture with Austria, and deep concern for the welfare of the many American citizens in the Orient is one of the in- fuences that have affected the state departments policy in holding off.
 Some of the tension created by the destruction of the American schooner Lyman M. Law has disappeared as the result of statement credited to the captain of the American vessel that the crew of the submarine which de- stroyed the ship were Germans.
 The old Petrolite case, involving an unwarranted firing upon that Ameri- can ship and taking part of her stores by an Austrian submarine, re- maiT the only concrete issue be- tween the United States and Austria, in the absence of any overt act in line with the new German policy of ruthless destruction of shipping.
The Carlisle independent., 1917-03-01
Consider Actuarial Repeal Bill.

The Senate reconsidered, IS TO f. the vote by which the Smith bill to abolish the Arkansas Actuarial Bl reau had failed 10 pass, but efforts 10 pass the bil' were blocked by the joint rule requiring all house business 10 be disposed of on Tuesdays and Fri- days before the consideration of Sen ate measures. The vote on reconsid- eration came as a special order There was no debate on the bill The mo- ton to reconsider the vote was made and action upon il postponed The first vote was upon a motion to table the motion to reconsider.
The Carlisle independent., 1917-03-01
Occupation Tax Bill Passed.

Three bills Of importance 10 Little Rock and Pulaski county were passed. The Brooks occupation tax bill was passed without opposition It would permit the city councils of cities of the first class to pass ordinances by Q two-thirds vote lowing a license tax upon businesses and professions Tae ordinances would be voted upon at special elections before becoming ef fective No person working for wages by the day, week or month would be subject to taxation The bill was designed as a revenue meas ure for cities which suffered from tie loss of liquor revenue when the statewide prohibition law became ef- fective.
The Carlisle independent., 1917-03-01
Cache Declared Non-Navioable.

The house passed the Mathis pill n accept the declaration of Congress that Cache river Is a non-nayigabie stream. This was over the protest of Representatives French of Poin. sett. Brinton of Craiehead and others
 who insisted that the stream should he kept open. and if the bill were passed no appropriation could be re- ceived from Congress. MT. Mathis in, sisted that bridges Of more value than the stream, which is not subject to navigation. and cannot be made so by S4,o00 a year out of the pork barrel. ,.
The Carlisle independent., 1917-03-01
Defeat Local Bridge Bill.

MT. Josephs of Miller and MT. Phil lips of Little River had a tilt over a bill by MT Phillips to amend Act Is, approved January 29, 10 exempt Little River county from the Red River Bridge District MT Phillips asked that the act might he amended to permit the submission of the propesi- tion 10 a vote of the people. He sai1 he had remonstrances from 436 eiti- zens of Little River against being in cluded in the district. MT. Josephs made an argument against the bill and it was defeated, 25 to 34
The Carlisle independent., 1917-03-01
Brazil Warns Germany.

Paris.-A wireless dispatch receiv- ed here from Berne, Switzerland, says the Brazilian minister at Berlin by order of his government. has warned Germany that Brazil will holl her responsible for the fate of three Brazilian vessels approaching tho war zone. These vessels left Brazil since the declaration by Germany of her submarine blockade.
The Carlisle independent., 1917-03-01
Fix commissioners, Fees.

The house passed bill by Senator Ponder to regulate the fees that shall be paid throughout the state 10 com missioners in chaneery for making sales The only opposition was on the part of Mr. Stevens and few others. who considered the rates toe low. The bill provides for the follow ing scale of fees 10 be paid commis- sionefs S1 to s5o0 sales. $f0; $500 to s2.500: SIS; S2.5oo to S5.000. S20; S5,- 000 10 S10.000, S25: S10,O0O to S20000, s30; S2000O to S35. GOO, S35; s3500O or more, one-tenth of one per cent.
The Carlisle independent., 1917-03-01
Millionaire in Jail.

Muskogee. Okla-W J. Creekmore of Joplin. Mo, reputed to have made more than $2.O00000 in the liquor bus mess, occupies cell No 1 in the fed. eral jail, having begun to serve a two year sentence imposed upon him in the United States District Court here for attempting to bribe federal en. forcement officer and conspiring to violate the United States liquor laws.
The Carlisle independent., 1917-03-01
AuditoriaI System sil Passes.

The Sims bill to provide for a sys- tenn of auditing for all state offices and departments was passed. It pro yides for the work to be done under the supervision of the State Bank De- partment The house previously pass ed the Smead bill, providing for a state comptroller to be appointed b. the governor. Both bills are designed to reacl the same end and the goy- ernor will decide which is to become a law.
The Carlisle independent., 1917-03-01
Stolen Shin At Sea

Galveston. Tex-Word was receiv- ed here that the schooner Galatea has been stolen from her owners at Pen sacola, and has secretly departed into the gulf It is reported that she was filed with war supplies for the Gu ban revolutionists, while another the cry is that she is to get into c0mmu- nication with German submarines which are reported to have been sighted near the Cuban coast Broad cast orders have gone forth to UniI- ed States vessels and land authori- ties to apprehend the boat
The Carlisle independent., 1917-03-01
Make Students Officers.

State College, Pa-Sudents Cf Pennsylvania State College who have had military training have been ask cd 10 apply for commissions in the United States Marine Corps Cap tain A. E. Ahrens, '. S. A, detailed 10 State College as professor of milf tary science, announced that he had been instructed by the War Depart ment to bring the matter to the at tention of the graduating class.
The Carlisle independent., 1917-03-01
Discuss Hospital Probe Bill.

The bill by Mr Davis of Columbia 10 provide for the appointment of a committee to investigate charges with reference 10 the administration of affairs and treatment of patients at the State Hospital for Nervous Dis eases. was taken up MT, Davis said that conditions are such that there must be an investigation 10 protect the good name of the state He sad he believed it could be completed in 15 or % days.
The Carlisle independent., 1917-03-01
Promotion On -ierit

Washington.-An executive order directing that appointment of postof flee inspectors be apportioned equita- bly, among the states and the politi- cal parties. that promotions be made only oa merit basis, was iseued by President Wilson on the reeommen- dation of Postmaster General Burle. son
The Carlisle independent., 1917-03-01
Hampton Roads Closed

Norfolk Va.-Hampton Roads fenced by great steel net, is closed to all shipping al night, under an or der issued by Rear Admiral Mclean, commandant of the naval district Certain known American vessels in the coastwise or Chesapeake Bay trade will be permitted to enter or de- part up 10 o'clock at night, but other craft will be barred after dark ness until daylight.
The Carlisle independent., 1917-03-01
NEVIS OF THE LEGISLATORS 3
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To Remain "AaaIeo School.

Senator Whittaker's bill to provide for vocational training in the four dis trict agricultural schools was amend ed over Lis protest after brief fight, The bill provided that the name of the Jonesboro school be changed 10 the Arkansas Agricultural School and Polytechnic Institute" Senators Smith, Ponder and Cabaniss object
 d 10 giving the Jonesbore school a name different from the other creat eed under the same act. Senator Smiths motion to place the bill on second reading prevailed and the bit was amended. Senator Whitaker urg cd that the change in the name should make no difference as the other pre- visions Of the bill applied 10 all alike
The Carlisle independent., 1917-03-01
Aoree On Vocational Bill

Washington.-The Senate agreed to the conference report on the admins tration vocational education bill and ii now goes to President Wilson for approval. A system of education in agriculture. trades and industries is to be administered, in cooperation with the states.
The Carlisle independent., 1917-03-01
Support For Preeiaer+

New York.-Support of the govern ment in tthe adoption of vigorous and adequate measures to protect our citi zens and defend their rights on land and sea and to provide for the de fense of the country" was pledged to President Wilson by the National Ex ecutive Committee of the League to Enforce Peace.
The Carlisle independent., 1917-03-01
Fund For Probe Asked.

hington-Congress was asked by the Federal Trade Commission for an appropriation of s40O,000 for the food supply and price investigation to be undertaken by the commission at President Wilson's direction. Ths appropriation has been approved ay the president, and preliminary work by the commission already is under way.
The Carlisle independent., 1917-03-01
BILLS APPROVED BY GOVERNOR.

conven  143 oncrieProvding borrowing a a
  collection No of ageD rict to De No funds  B. CNIls1To ereatin the Lawre
The Carlisle independent., 1917-03-01
Funds To Fioht Rate Case.

The Bush bill authorizing the Ar kansas Railroad Commission 10 con- tinue in the federal rate cases which were postponed last year because Of lack of funds, and appropriating S20, 100 for this expense, passed as amend ad, limiting the amount of attorney fees 10 $10.000.
The Carlisle independent., 1917-03-01
To nid Woman M-orkers.

Washington.-Senator Robinson Of Arkansas and Representative Kefting of Colorado introduced identical bills to prohibit interstate shipment of goods made in whole or in part by women employed more than eight hours a day or more than six days a week.
The Carlisle independent., 1917-03-01
Pass HichHzH Bill.

The bill of MT Shockey of Saline for the organization of the Little Rock and Hot Springs Highway Dis trict was passed unanimously The commissioners named are; F. c. Bag ley of Pulaski, W s. Sorrels of Gar land and George F. Buzbee of Saline.
The Carlisle independent., 1917-03-01
Is Financially preparad

WashnGton.--The nations finances are mpbilized to meet any situation in the opinion of the Federal Reserve Board, whose precautionary measures undertaken upon the severance of dj plomatic relations with Germany arc believed to cover every contingency that may arise.
The Carlisle independent., 1917-03-01
Continues Relief Work.

Berne, Switzerland.-Th Swiss Federal Council has proposed that leading Swiss citizens be ready to continue the Belgian and French re lief work if the American Relief Com retires from Belgium and northern France.
The Carlisle independent., 1917-03-01
To Rridue The St. Eranois

dr. Elliott oS Lee introduced a bill TO provide for the organization of al improvement district in Mariana and Leo county to build a bridge over the St. Francis river near Mariana.
The Carlisle independent., 1917-03-01
Would Create New States.

Charleston, w Va.-A resolution was introduced in the West Virginia House of Delegates to create new state from Ohio, Brooke, Hancock and Marshall counties. to provide suffi- cient revenue to pay the Virginia debt judgment.