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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1917-01-22
Swiss Ordered Home.

Swiss reservists in this country
were called to the colors by the SWISS
minister, DR.. Paul Ritter, acting
upon instructions from his home
government. Minister Ritter sent
out instructions to all Swiss consuls'
ordering home all reservists who
have been on conditional leave. The
mobilization is ordered for January
"a. and applies to the reservists OF
the second, fourth and fifth army
divisions of the army of Switzer-
land. Minister Ritter took pains to
saw that the instructions sent by his
government contained no intimation
that a hostile move against either OF
the belligerents was anticipated. He
explained that The reservists were
called home chiefly for the purpose
of relieving two army corps no"
mobilized. The minister would MOI
discuss the reports of uneaslness felt
by the Swiss people because of mass
ing of large German forces on the
Swiss frontier.
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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1917-01-22
Minstrel Show.
Final preparations

flnal preparations have been
made for the minstrel performance
to be given by Seminole Tribe to-
morrow and Wednesday evenings
of this week in the Opera House, and
all that now remains TO be done is
for the orchestra to play the over
ture and the curtain to rise. The er-
tire company was present at the re-
hearsal held Saturday evening and
the melodies sung by the soloists and
chorus rang out in fine harmony.
The end men gave an exhibition o.
how to make people laugh and grow
fat and this is a hint to those who
have tickets and don't believe in
laughter to stay home, for those end
men are certainly going to make a
big hit on the nights of the perfor-
nance.
The big chorus of rs voices has
certainly been rounded into shape
beautifully and Prof. Clarence w.
Sutton deserves great deal Of
credit for the able manner in which
he has trained and developed the
voices of all. The scene in the open
ing act is handsomely arranged.
The setting will be encircled by "a
black face singers, dancers and joi.
ers. The costumes worn by the en-
tire company together with the scenic
effects, make beautiful picture II
the first mart. which will last al
hour and half and the second par
will last about another hour. From
the manner in. which seats are being
, disposed of a crowded house will
greet these players in their first
performance before the public o
Alexandria. Seats are on sale at
Warfeld's drug store or at the boz
office in the opera house on the even
; ings of the show.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1917-01-22

Lorenzo Wolford, president of the
| Old Dominion Glass Company of this
city, was given a most agreeable
surprise as well as fine testimonial
by the employees of the company
Yesterday. It is the custom of Mr..
Wolford to inspect the glass plant
on Sundays, and in accordance there
with he visited the works yesterday
morning as usual. Upon arriving
there he was met by committee of
the men and escorted to one of the
large buildings where the workmen
had assembled to greet him. AS he
entered, all the men rose and gave
him a hearty handshake and on be-
half of his employees, Mr.. j. u.
Schwarzmann, general superintend-
ent, presented him with handsome
Elks' pin set with diamonds, and in
q few words referred to the pleasant
feeling which has always existed be-
tween them and the company for the
past 25 years. Mr. Wolford is looked
upon by the men as the father of
the glass business in the south, hav-
ing built the first glass factory
south of the Mason and Dixon line.
Many of them have been with him
in the business ever since they were
boys. When Mr.. Wolford rose to res
pond it is said that ne was so much
affected that tears could be seen in
his eyes. Breaking in upon him,
the men shouted as with one voice,
Long may you live, to look after
us in the future as you have in the
past" Mr.. Wolford then proceeded
and gave a most affecting and in
.eresting talk, going back over the
fifty years in which ne has been en-
gagged in the business. Mr.. Wolford
was an orphan only seven years old
when he began working in the busi-
ness and was compelled to make his
own way in, the world. He secured
ii..is education by attending night
school. For the past 10 years he
has occupied the position of president
Of the company and is greatly res
pccted by all in his employ. At the
close Of Mr.. Wolford's address re-
freshments were served and very
pleasant time was enjoyed by all.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1917-01-22
COLD WAVE IN TRANSIT.
Weather Forecastcr Predicts Most
Erigid Weather of Winter vii
Prevail This Week.

The heavens became overcast Sat
urday night, and yesterday morn
iny there were indications of snow.
Flakes began to sail lazily through
the air between ten and eleven
O'Clock, and by the time the churches
were dismissed it was flying in ear
nest with the ground covered. The
temperature, however, was mild, and
most Of it melted. Later in the day
rain partly obliterated the snow, and
it disappeared entirely during the
night.
Colder conditions are forecasted fo1
tonight. The mercury is going tc
take a drop downward, and for the
coming three or four days it will be
colder than any weather this year
The cold snap is said to be heading
in this direction from Alberta, Can
ada. 1t is coming cast at rapic
pace. The mercury will be below
freezing, however.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1917-01-22
.PATRIAIRCHS MILITANT
Annual Inspection Will Take Place
Monday, January 29-Guests Will
Be Entertained.

Canton Alexandria No. /, Patri'
archs Militant, in full dress uniform,
will be inspected at Odd Fellows
Hall. next Monday night, January
2sth, by General E. w. Bradford
and staff from the District of Co
lumbia. The guests of the Canton
during the inspection will be Col.
Charles Pohlig, Department Comman-
der, with Mrs. Pohlig and other visi-
tors, from Richmond, Va; Col. Fred
A. Groom, Military Secretary, with
Mrs. Groom and other visitors, from
/ Baltimore, Md; Maj. W. ]. Stewart,
of Durmiel, Va; Capt. A. H. Makes,
with about so chevaliers; of Canton
Washington No. l, and the Ladies
Auxiliary of Washington, D. c.
After the inspection and review
Of the Canton the visitors will be
handsomely entertained by the
Ladies Auxiliary of Canton Alexan-
dria.
The ladies and members of Canton
Alexandria will hold special meet
ing on Thursday night January 25th,
to perfect arrangements for the oc-
casion.
The trip of the Washington Canton
to Alexandria, is expected to be a
great success as almost the entire
membership of the canton is expected
to be present on this occasion.
Fatigue uniform will be worn. Capt.
Noakes will issue the necessary or
ters this week
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1917-01-22
STRIKE INSIDE LABOR RANKS
Clerical Employees of Federation of
Labor Threaten Walkout.

Bookkeepers,, stenographers and
typewriters employed by the Amerl-
can Federation of Labor threaten 4
strike unless hey are granted in
creased pay, reduction in hoHrs Of
labor and a change in the manner cf
adjusting differences between en-
ployers and employees. The demands
of the Union will be laid before the
executive council of the Federation
of Labor, in session here this wcek'
The matter will also be brought TO
the attention of President Gompers,
If he is unable to accede to tha!E
demands, then a strike vote will be
taken. If Gompers approves Of the
strike, the curious spectacle will be
presented Of the Federation paying
out money for conducting a strike
against itself.
Practically all the demands OF the
union have been refused.
The proposed agreement submitted
by the union asked for four weeks
vacation. The Federation agreed tc
two weeks, holiday. which has berE
given in the past.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1917-01-22
GYPSY SMITH TABERNACLE
Large Structure Will Be Dedicated
Next Saturday Night.

The tabernacle at 18th and V
streets northwest, in which Gypsy
Smith, jr., the evangelist, will con-
duct a, revival from January % to
February %, will be. dedicated Sat-
uraay night, When the evangelist
will conduct the exercises.
His program will include an ad-
dress informing the audience of his
aims.
Gypsy Smith, will be presented by
the Rev. John Carpenter Palmer,
chairman of the executive commit
tee, arranging for the revival. The
chorus of 400 trained voices will be
turned over to Prof. Forest Cole,
Gypsy Smiths choir leader. A re-
hearsal of the hymns for the dedica-
tory exercises will be held Thurs
day night.
Ministers in the Presbyterian
churches of Washington yesterday,
and also of other churches called
attention to the revival campaign,
and urged every one to attend as
often as possible.
AN unusual amount Of enthusiasm
and interest is being displayed by
Washingtonians in the revival. The
several committees in charge of ar,
rangements have virtually completed
their preparations.
Evangelist Smith has just fnshec
series of meetings at the State
College in Pennsylvania. Today ne
leaves there for New York for a few
days' rest. He will arrive in Wash
inpton Saturday. Prof. Cole, the chei7
leader, will arrive in the capital cit!
today. :,
Many Alexandrians will attend tn
services. :,
One night during the revival wll
ha known as alexandria Night.
At that time the Rev. DR.. John Le'
Allison, pastor of the Second Presby
terian Church of Alexandria, is ex
nected to bring to the tabernacle
practically all the members OF nj
congregation, and great many othe
Virginians.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1917-01-22
Minneapolis and St. Paul Report
Snowfall of Seventeen Inches =
Traffic Tied Up at Many Points.

St. Paul, Mimi, Jan. pa plz-
zard, breaking records for 1orty
wears. holds the Northwest In Its
grip today. Minneapolis and St.
Paul reported the heaviest fall OF
snow with seventeen inches.
Train and street car traffic was
paralyzed. The majority of trans
scheduled out of St. Paul were h2ln
up Sunday.
A milk shortage was predicted to
day by creamery men of the I"ai
Cities. They said farmers through
out the surrounding country on whom
thev depend for their milk supply
have notified them that it will be
impossible to ship for several days.
Red Wing, Mimi, seems to have
been the hardest hit of the North
west cities by the storm. The city
lis completely cut off from rail COM
munication with only limited supply
of coal on hand and severe cold
weather predicted.
The Chicago Great Western rail-
road discontinued it's trains on the
Rochester-Red Wing division at noon
Sunday, and .chedules on other lines
have been suspended.
The storm area covers South Da-
kota, southern Minnesota, central
Minnesota, western Wisconsin, and
extends to the Great Lakes
North Dakota, Montana, and Mani
toba report only small fall OF
snow, but rapidly lowering tempera-
lures.
The temperature in the Twin Cities
at 8 a. m, today registered Is be-
low The Minneapolis school board
announced there will be no school in
that city today
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1917-01-22
TEST FOR. BEVERAGES
Self-Imposed Charges by Richmond
Dealers Dismissed in Police Court.

Following the dismissal Saturday
morning in the Richmond Police
Court of self f-imposed charges against
E. l.. French and w. C. Herbert,
of selling Tanhauser and Alpha, out
lawed by authority of the prohibition
act as malt beverages, Commissioner
of Prohibition Peters, who declined
to enter into the prosecution, an
ncunced that he would at the proper
time institute proceedings in court
of competent jurisdiction looking to
final test of the beverages status
under the law.
The commissioner, who came in
for acrid criticism at the hands OF
H. NJ. Smith, jr', counsel for the two
men who had themselves arrested
for the purpose of making a test
case, expressed the opinion that the
best interests of the Commonwealth
cannot be subserved by allowing
counsel for defendants to make the
choice of time, circumstances, de-
fendant and jurisdiction. Mr.. Peters
said, further, that when venders OF
these beverages were tried in any
way which involved his office, he
would be the Judge Of the manner in
which the proceedings should be- IN
stituted. of the cases which are pre-
sented. of the time at which the pro-
ceedings shall begin, and of the Juris--
| diction in which the matter shall
be tested. ::
Commemorative Attorney George
[ e. Wise, who was taunted by Mr..
Smith with having guardian IN
the person of the Commissioner OF
Prohibition and with having "no con-
troll ever his Office" save at the dc
tation Of his new guardian, moved
The court to dismiss the warrants
taking practically the same stand
taken by Mr.. Peters, that the 70
lice Court is no place for test
case, and that the Commonwealth
should take the initiative in such pro-
ceedings.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1917-01-22
Wilson Addresses Senate.

:, President Wilson addressed the
Senate on the subject of foreign re-
lations this afternoon at o'clock. :
This was the first time President
Wilson has ever addressed the Sen
ate. He has frequently delivered
his annual and special, messages to
Congress at q. joint session, in the
House chamber, ny
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1917-01-22

DIED-sunday, January 21st, 1917,
at 1905 a. m., at the residence Of
her daughter, Mrs. Charles W..
Tucker, 721 Sixteenth Street, S. e.
Washington, D. c., SARAH L.
beloved wife of Joseph Padgett'
sr Funeral from St. Marys
Church, Alexandria, Va, Wednes-
day, January oath, at $3.50 a. m
Interment in St. Mary's Cemetery
~ 19-1t.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1917-01-22
VIRGINIADEBT LOONSUP.
Most Perplexing Subject Again Be-
fore Legislature of West Virginia
Hope Of Compromise.

OnarleSCOH, w. Vd., oah' -
Looming up as the most importan
subject awaiting the consideration
of the Legislature, the Virginia debt
question is giving the States law
making body serious concern. The
special message of Governor Hat
field dealing with the subject sub
mitted to the Senate last Thursday
and the House Friday, has served tc
bring the question to the front, where
it probably will remain until actec
upon in some way.
so far there has been no crystal
lization of sentiment among the
solons for any one plan. Widely div,
ergent views are entertained by the
members of the Legislature as to the
proper course to pursue and it prob
ably will require some time to evolve
plan of meeting the question.
Reputation, outright repudiation'
finds favor among only compara-
tiyely few in the lawmaking body,
although it is understood that some
who advocate such course OF ac-
tion are preparing to circulate Pc
tition pledging the signers to sup
port such program. 1t is doubtful,
however. if such a movement would
gain much headway, because even
those who are inclined to favor re-
pudiation will be slow to commit
themselves to such course.
The belief is growing in the Leg
islature that perhaps compromise
can be effected between this State
and the certificate holders, especially
when the latter realize that the peo-
ple of the State are very averse TO
paving sum two-thirds of which
represents interest on debt only de-
termined after so years OF doubt.
If the judgment could be compro-
missed at S5,OOO,OCO or thereabouts,
it is regarded as possible that the
Legislature might be willing to pro-
vide for liquidation on that basis.
AS long as the opinion prevails,
as it does that West Virginia has an
equitable part in Virginla's unlimited
assets. the claims for which West
Virginia has been unable to prose-
cute. as Governor Hatfield points out,
the Legislature will not be inclined
to sanction a settlement of the luog-
ment on it's present basis without
further effort as suggested by Gov
ernor Hatfield; that is, by autnoriz-
ing the counsel for this State to ask
for a rehearing before the Supreme
Court on the question of interest and
also to ask for a restraining oraer
against Virginia until such time as
West Virginia might be authorized
70 she in the Court of Claims for hcf
proportion of the funds derived from
the sale of lands in the northwest
territory ceded by Virginia to the
Federal Government, Or without an
effort toward making compromise
The Governor, in his message, un-
eouivocally opposed reputation, TAX
ing the position that the State cam
not afford to do that. In that position'
of course, he differs with Judge JAG
obs and Judge Brown, of Wood, VINO
hold to the view that the Supreme
Court cannot force payment.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1917-01-22

Mrs. Sarah Lovejoy Padgett, wife
of Joseph Padgett, for many years
resident Of Alexandria, died in
Washington at midnight Saturday
at the home of her son-in-law, Chas.
w, Tucker, 721 Sixteenth street, 5
F. She had been i'll only about SIX
weeks. death resulting from ad-
vanced age. The funeral will occur
"Wednesday morning at $3.50 in st.
Mary's Catholic Church in this city
and the interment will be in st.
Mary's cemetery here. Carriages
will be at Demaine G. Sons at 3
o'clock to take those attending. The
deceased is survived by her husband
and the following children: Mrs.
Charles w. Tucker, Washington; Mrs.
Joseph Puetz, Milwaukee, Wis; Ed
car Hammond, Joseph, Ernest l.,
ard Carlton A. Padgett, of this city.
The teachers of the city schools
gave a delightful reception Saturday
night in Lee Camp Hall in honor of
Captain Conrad Johnson and Mrs.
Johnson. The affair was in the
nature of a welcome home to Captain
Johnson, who returned on Wednes-
day last from seven months service
with his company, the Alexandria
Light Infantry, on the Texas bor-
der. The address of welcome was
made by Captain w. H. Sweeney,
superintendent of schools, which was
responded to by Captain Johnson.
Tie president of the association, c..
A. Burrus, also gave short ad-
dress. The hall. was very tastefully
decorated and a buffet luncheon was
served. The following were in the
receiving line: Miss Mary F. Grigg,
chairman reception committee; Stan
ley G. Blanton; acting principal of
the High School; Miss Angela Nevitt,
principal of Washington School;
Miss Fannie Smith, principal Of
Lee School; Miss Mary Monroe,
school nurse, and DR. Llewellyn
Powell, school physician.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1917-01-22

Mrs. Fred Kraft and two daugh-
tiers, Miss Josie Kraft and Miss Mary
Kraft, of New York City, were the
guests Yesterday of their uncle, Mr..
F. A. Gaines, at his home in north
Royal street.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1917-01-22
REQUISITION ISSUED.
J. Harry Bean Wanted in Alexandria
County On Charge of Grand
Larceny.

ScuEiCs VII ShRh 81 vi S'N'o
Larceny.
A requisition was issued yesterday
by the Governors office on the chief
justice of the Supreme Court of the
District of Columbia for J. Harry
Bean, wanted in Alexandria county
for grand larceny.
1t is charged that an Alexandria
County woman handed Bean $1,000
worth cf iewelry with Instructions
to deposit it for her in a safe In
stead of doing this, it is charged
Bean proceeded to pawn the jewelry
appropriating the proceeds. Sheriff
II. B. Fields, of Alexandria county
left with the papers to bring back
the prisoner.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1917-01-22

WANTED-Six women to solicit
subscriptions for the Alexandria
Gazette. Good pay, salary and COM
mission Please call at Gazette
Office and get particulars.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1917-01-22

LOST-Black and blue silk knitted
scarf (muffler) in Surprise theater
lastsWednesday night. Finder Will
reward upon returning 1t
{: to Gazette Office. " l'-1t
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1917-01-22

MONEY TO LoAN-on first mort
gage in Alexandria and Rosemont.
Apply to Howard w. Smith, 107
north Fairfax street. l-l2-tf.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1917-01-22
Alexandria City and Suburbs

Nearly all Of the members OF the
Alexandria Light Infantry who re-
turned home from the Texas border
Wednesday resumed work at their
former places of employment this
morning.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1917-01-22

A committee has been appointed
by the Chamber of Commerce to
draft resolutions upon the death of
MI. J. W. Hammond.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1917-01-22

The Willard W. C. T. U. will meet
tomorrow, Tuesday, afternoon at 3
o'clock in Trinity Methodist Church.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1917-01-22

See Linton at Blondheim's old
stand, City Market. for meats, Autks
Provisions. etc. 81.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1917-01-22

Mrs Eugene Bode and children
are the guests of relatives in Fred
ericksburg.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1917-01-22
GET OUT OF THE RUT!

Have your printing done in an up
.to-date. fashion. Estimates
furnished. Consult us on your -,
next order.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1917-01-22
CLEARANCE

Before going to New York TO buy
spring millinery, I will offer trim
med and untrimmed hats at Sl.Oo
Mrs. J. Hayes, 915 King ST. l9-lp-2s
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1917-01-22

When in Washington and hungry,
stops at Schneider's Restaurant 18th
street. opposite Raleigh.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1917-01-22
THE BOY SCOUTS
Start a Weeks Campaign for Funds
with Which to Carry on Their
Work During the Year.

Work During the Year.
The Boy Scouts of the city will
begin a weeks campaign tomorrow
for the purpose of raising funds with
which to carry on their work. The
expense incident to the training of
one Boy Scout for one week is SIX
cents. The money has to be secured
through popular subscription and 1t
is desired to help one hundred boys
this year. Will you pay for the train
ing of one Boy Scout for one year?
Or, perhaps you will pay for troop!
The Boy Scout Movement
A Boy Scout is surrounded with
study, manly influences during his
grammer school years which help to
prepare him for the battle of life.
These influences take hold where the
school leaves off-the hours when a
bow runs wild. 1t provides an in
fluence and offers a program which
keeps the boy on the right, following
his natural, boy-like impulses and
graduating him into manly man.
The twelve points of the Boy Scout
aw are: I. A. Scouts honor IS 10
be trusted. 2. A Scout is loyal. g.
A Scout is helpful. a. A Scout IS
friendly. 5. A Scout is courteous
6. A Scout is kind. 7. A Scout is
obedient. s. A Scout is cheerful
9. A Scout is thrifty. 10. A Scout
| is brave. II. A Scout is clean. IL.
A Scout is reverent.
Let everyone assist IN TINS cam
paign and thus help in making good
and useful citizens Of our boys.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1917-01-22

The Indian Guard Band of this
city has accepted an invitation to at
tend the inaugural ceremonies of
President Wilson and will take part
in the parade to be held on March
5th.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1917-01-22

Select Crabs and Clans at
Jacob Brill's Restaurant,
Foot of King street.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1917-01-22

The steamer Dorothy of the Bull
line, arrived here Saturday after
noon from Boca Grand, Florida, with
a cargo of $500 tons of phosphate
rock for the Alexandria Fertilizer
and Chemical Company.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1917-01-22

The funeral services Of Mrs. Susie
E. Mahon were held in Demaine &
Sons mortuary chapel yesterday af-
ternoon at o'clock, Rev. DR.. Eugene
B. Jackson of the First Baptist
Church officiating.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1917-01-22

Revival services will be held at 7:45
tonight in the Methodist Protestant
Church The prayer meetings tomor-
row afternoon will be as follows:
Mrs. Owens, s1P Commerce street,
leader, Mrs. Henry; Mrs. Topping,
500 Queen street, leader, Mrs Hall;
and Mrs. Hanrahan, 305 Wilkes street,
leader, Mrs. Krauss. Those to be
held at 3 o'clock will be in the homes
of Mrs. Luckett, 228 north St. Asaph
street, leader, Mrs. Ebhardt; and
Mrs. Radcliffe, 4O4 Wilkes street,
leader, Mrs. Kirlzley.