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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1917-01-16
Evangelist Announces He Will Con-
duct Campaign in Washington
From Jan. 18th to Feb. 25th.

Alcxandrians will soon be afforded
another opportunity of attending re-
yival services conducted by Gypsy
Smith. Jr.. rs the evangelist is about
to begin a campaign in Washington.
Four months ago our city was en-
Unused by the spirited services held
by the evangelist on the Old talr
grounds on upper King street.
There was IN average attendance OF
three thousand, and virtually all
churches of the city We'd IN making
the meetings IL great success. Many
of our people will avail themselves
of the opportunity of mingling with
the people Of Washington, uniting
with them in their efforts to make
the meetings as interesting as they
were in Alexandria. During the cam
paign here hundreds of Washing
tcnians visited the tent nightly.
Preparations are almost completed
for the revival which will begin Janu-
arv % ard continue every night eN-
ecpt Mondays until February %,
which will be conducted at the big
tabernacle at Sixteenth and Y streets
northwest.
At meeting of superintendent
and teachers at the New York Ave-
nuc PRESBYTERIAN Church last night
the committee on organization re-
ported that the services of John Rey-
no!ds. tenor and noted gospel singer,
had been obtained to lead the chori
az more than 500 voices that has
been formed. The choir has been
practicing for several weeks and will
hold it's final rehearsal Friday even
ing, January %.
Twenty-six Presbyterian churches
in Washington and vicinity arc CO.
operating to make this the greatest
evargelistic meeting ever held III;
Washington.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1917-01-16
THAN GUARD INCREASED.
T"o Mere Detectives cn Watch II
philadelphia Hospital.

philadelphia, Jan. l6.--The de-
tc two force assigned 10 watch Harry
X. Thaw while he ccnvalenccs in
s.. Mary's Hospital from seif-ln-
fitted razor clashes. vas increased
b. two members today.
..haw's condition was considerably
in7oroyod today, and when physicians
at the hospital made this known to
CAPTAIN Of Detectives Tate in their
daily report. the latter assigned two
additional men TO the hospital. y
detective is now stationed ut every
door and window in Thaw's apart
msnt; one at his bedside and one at
each erd Of the corridor leading 10
the wcu!d-bc suicides rooms.
"We will take no chances, was
The only comment from Captain Tate.
Visitors are still barred from
Thaw's room. but physicians declared
if he shows Improvement during
the next two days equal to that OF
the past two, his family and legal
advisers will be permitted to in
teryiew him.
Battle lines, as drawn now, far
more resemble preparation for 4
protracted fight against cxtradition
rather than peaceful submission to
the desires of the New York States
attorneys office, as intimated by
Frank X. Johnston. No further state
ment was issued today, however.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1917-01-16
KAISER LED PEACE MOVE.
Decided On Action in October and SO
Directed Hoilweg.

Decided On Action in October and SO
Directed Hoilweg.
Amsterdam, Jan. i6.-The Nord-
deEtschc Alleemeine Zeitung pub
lishes the following autograph letter
from the German Emperor to Chan
celior Won Bethmann Hollweg, dated
October 81, 1916:
Ny dear Bethmann-I have since
been turning over our conversation
thoroughly in my mind. 1t is clear
that tic peoples in the enemy coun-
tries, who are kept in hard endur-
aacc OF the war by lies and frauds,
ard deluded by fighting and hatred.
possess no men who are able or
who have the moral courage to speak
the word which will bring relief
to propose peace. What is wanted
is moral deed to free the world,
including neutrals. from the pres
sure which weighs upon all. For
such a deed it is nccessary v to find a
ruler who has conscience, who
feels that he is responsible to God,
who has heart for his own people
ard for those who are his enemies,
who is Indifferent to any possible
wilful misinterpretation Of his act,
and possesses the will to free the
world from its sufFerings.
! have the courage. Trusting III
God. shall dare to take this step.
Please draft notes On these lines and
submit them to me and make all
necessary arrangements without de-
lay.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1917-01-16
Temperance Meetings.

Mrs. Amy c Weech occupied tne
pulpit in McKendrce NJ. f. Church,
Washington, Sunday night and deliv-
cred n strong temperance address.
At the close of the service Mrs.
Weech recitcd poem written by
her mother. and Miss Mabel Lofters
sang solo, the words Of which were
written by Mrs. Weech The Willard
w c. 7. u. will mold a public meet
ing in the interest of National Pro-
hbition il Trinity NJ. E. Church to-
morrow afternoon at 3 o'clock. The
public is cordially invited to attend,
Mrs. Weech and others will take part.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1917-01-16

until this morning, to resume its
hearing on the most drastic charges
of scandal the capital has seen III
many years.
Washington, Jan. 16-Hurling y
direct challenge of Chairman Henry,
of the House note leak committee,
Thomas w. Lawson, Boston fnan-
cier, declared today lone or the other
of us is a rank perjurer."
His statement referred to Chair
man Henry's denial of the Lawson
charge that Henry had named a Cao-
met member as involved in the leak
situation.
Zone or the other of us has corl-
mitted perjury, deliberate, rank
perjury. Unless your chairman said
these things, I'm rank per1ure-
unfit to be anywhere than outsiae
the bars of a prison. say that Il,
word for word, the, things l have told
are not exact, then I ought to be
nowhere outside of prison.
Lawson's outburst came after he
had faced intermittent objections tc
his line of testimony. He demanded
that he be heard fully.
Chairman Henry sat with lips
tight as this challenge sounded.
Lawson resumed the stand this
morning for cross-examination on his
sensational statement involving ner
of prominence in the peace note le.R
inquiry. ~ go. -.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1917-01-16
RICH VICTIM OF COLD.

Trenton, Jan. 16.-David Kendall,
believed to have been the heir to q
large estate in England, was found
Yesterday frozen to death on the
porch OF the clubhouse on Duck Is
land. He was last seen Saturday
wandering about the island by Franz
Hopkins and Harry Black, They say
they helped him to the porch, where
he fell asleep
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1917-01-16

mend; Second battalion headquarters
Charlottesville; Company d, Char
lo.tesville; Company G, Alexandria: !:
Company H. Covington; Company
L, Lynchburg; Third battalion head
quarters, Lynchburg; Company E,
Lynchburg; Company |, Staunton;
Company NJ, Danville, and machine
gun company, Roanoke.
Work Of compiling and checking
property by the federal government
TO be turned again to state service
probably was completed late yester-
day afternoon by Captain Burleigh,
United States army. This work, Of
which there has been much, was
handled quicker than was anticipated
the first announcement being that the
men would not be relieved from SER
vice until Thursday or later. All
baggage was loaded for Transports
ton this morning and the soldiers
will spend their last night in tne
Gays armory as they spent their
first on returning from the Mexl-
can border, rolled in blankets on the
floors. They will carry only their per-
sonal equipment of rifles and roll
packs.
Companies for Staunton and Cha"-
lottesville will be the first to depart,
leaving at $50 o'clock Wednesday
morning on special train over the
Chesapeake and Ohio Railroad, fol-
lowed by the Lynchburg and Coving-
ton troops over the Norfolk ana
Western on a special train trailing
the regular morning train ouc OF
Richmond. The Danville company
will leave over the Southern Railway
and the Alexandria soldiers over the
Richmond, Fredericksburg and Po-
tomac Railroad. Though formally out
of federal service, the government
will stand the cost of transporting
the men to the points from which
they were called by the President
in June. The quartermaster paid all
men today and disbursed more than
$4,000, it is said.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1917-01-16
Virginians living in Washington

Virginians living in Washington
are urging Representative Carlin to
try to secure the passage at this ses-
SIGN of Congress, of his bill for the
government purchase Of the Bull
Run battle field. The bill was intro
duced in the House by Mr.. Carlin
in 1915, and is now before the Com
mittee on Military Affairs. The bill
also provides for the construction of
a military highway from Manassas
to the Bull Run battle field. The en-
tire project will cost $4,000.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1917-01-16
WAsHCO-N NICHOLSON WEDDING

The marriage Of Miss Frances lsa-
!.e! Nicholson, of this city, and Mr..
Jack Washco, or Wilkesbarre, Pa,
was solcmniZed at noon on Tuesday,
January ID The ceremony occurred
at the Methodist Episcopal parsonage
in Philadelphia, Pa, and was per-
formed by the Rev. w. B. Chalfronte.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1917-01-16
Reliance Fire Company No. ).

The regular monthly meeting of
the Reliance Fire Co., will be held to-
night at 7:30 in their meeting rooms.
A large attendance is desired, as the
Company will take proper action in
regards to the return of The Alex
andria Light Infantry. Other imp0r-
tant business will be transacted.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1917-01-16
LAWSON REMOVES LID READY FOR RECEPTION
Alexandria Light Infantry Will Re-
ceive Hearty Ovation When They
Return Home Tomorrow Noon.

/
is not on the program, the Alexan.
dria Light Infantry will leave Rich,
mond tomorrow morning at nlne
o'clock over the Atlantic Coast line
and arrive in this city at twelve
o'clock noon.
The general committee in charge
of the reception and banquet to be
given the company completed all
necessary arrangements at the meet
ING held in the rooms of the Cham
Der of Commerce last evening. Prev
ious to the arrival Of the train bring
ing the soldiers tomorrow, the pub
lie will be notified by the ringing OF
bells on the city hall and the fire
department engine houses, also by
the blowing of steam whistles, that
the time has arrived for them to as
semble preparatory to giving the
soldiers an ovation and welcome.
This will be done at eleven O'Clock
a. m. one hour before the company
is due at the railway station, in or
der that all may have time TO get
ready and join in the parade which
will escort the boys down King street
to the Armory.
Superintendent Sweeney stated
TODAY that he thought arrangements
would be made to permit the school
children to be dismissed from school
so that they may witness the pa
rade.
1t is also requested by the COM
mittee in charge that all business
places on King street be closed from
eleven until one o'clock in order to
permit the employees to take part
in and see the parade. 1t is ex-
pected that every house On the street
will be decorated with flags, if pos
sible.
DR.. VIM. M. Smith will act as
issssasfsiii,t] am. ttiae lEdial, GpaId- 8aiG'
will head the column, which will
comprise the High School Cadets,
Boy Scouts, Fire Department and
other organizations, and citizens
generally.
All organizations and citizens are
requested to assemble at the corner
of Washington and King streets at
eleven o'clock sharp, preparatory to
marching to the Union Station to
meet the company.
1t is expected that at least two
hundred or more will be in attend
ance at the banquet to be held TO-
morrow evening in the Westminster
Building.
All Commands Mustered Out Today.
Colonel William J. Perry, com
the First Virginia regiment,
yesterday announced that all COM
panies would be mustered out of fed
eral service today and those from
other Virginia cites than Rich-
nnond will leave early Wednesday
to arrive at their respective
destinations Wednesday afternoon.
The order of departure will be as
follows: Reeimental headquarters,
headquarters company and supply
company, Staunton: First battalion
headquarters, Companies 4, B, L,
and F, and the medical corps, Rich
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1917-01-16

Maple Grove" the home of the
late Major Janney, located west Of
George Washington Park, in Fair
fax county, containing about fourteen
acres, has been purchased by Mon
cure Robinson, who vii! make it his
summer residence
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1917-01-16
Alexandria City and Suburbs

The Rev William Jackson Nor
ton, rector Of Christ Church is III
Staunton. Virginia. attending a
meeting CT the trustees of Stuart
Hall. The Wednesday evening SER
vice at Christ Church will be con-
Quoted by Judge Louis c. Barley.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1917-01-16

The military Relief of the Red
Cross will meet tomorrow (Wednes-
day. morning at 10 o'clock, in their
room in north Washington street.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1917-01-16

A commission, consisting Of Doctors
Nj. Z. Delaney and W A. Warfield
and Justice Washington yesterday de-
clared John Mason, colored, a lunatic.
He will be sent to an asylum.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1917-01-16

When in Washington and hungry,
stop at Sehneider's Restaurant 18th,
street opposite Raleigh.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1917-01-16

y See Linton, at Blondheim's old
stand, City Market. for meats, Auth's
etc.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1917-01-16

MONEY TO LOAN-On first mort
gage in Alexandria. and Rosemont.
Apply to Howard W, Smith. 1o7
north Fairfax street. ll2-tf.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1917-01-16

Mr.. Raymond Johnson. who has
spent some weeks at home with
relatives and friends, returned to
Cincinnati last night.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1917-01-16

Mrs. W 8. Whiting, who has been
visiting her parents, Mr.. and Mrs
William Wood, on south St. Asaph
street, left yesterday to join her
husband in Chicago. where they will
reside in the future.
The Music Club held most en-
joyable meeting last night with Mrs.
Edgar War!feld at her residence in
Rosemont. The opening number of
the program was an interesting and
instructive talk upon "The Voice by
Mrs. Thomas Hultish. followed by a
two-part chorus for women's voices,
an arrangement of GreiG's "Morn
ing" apl M adaptation of Greig's
Morning by Alfred Silver called
Morning Mood" with Mrs Edgar
Warfeld and Mrs. Charles Z. Out
c2ult sopranos, and Mrs. Harry B.
Cation and Miss Harriet Pollard altos.
Mrs. Ristine read paper on the
life of Thomas Augustine Arne and
Miss Janet Rischcll sang Arnes
"l'he lass with the delicate air." in
a charming voice. Miss Sue Duffey
read splendid paper on the life of
Johannes Brahms. The closing
number Of the program was solo
beautifully rendered by Mrs. Thomas
A .Hu!fSh, Brahms Sand Maun-
chen" The members of the club
and guests present were Miss Julia
Davis, Miss Margaret Finks. Miss
BESSIE Marks. Miss Nellie Pierpoint,
Miss Harriet Pollard, Miss Janet
Risheill, Miss Sue Dutfey. Mrs
Charles E. Outcalt, Mrs. Harry 3.
Cation, Mrs. Ristine, Mrs. Frederick
p Russell, Mrs. George F. Warfcld,
Mrs. George Z. Pickett and Mrs.
Thomas. =. HuLfsh.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1917-01-16

A called meeting of Columbia s..
+. f. Company will be held this
evening.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1917-01-16

The Westminster Club will hold
it's annual banquet at the Westnia-
ster building this evening, for which
an excellent program has been ar
ranged.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1917-01-16
Columbia S. F. f. Co.. Attention.

There will be called meeting Of
this company at T:30 o'clock this
Tuesday evening. By order OF
the President
l4-1t. Il swain. SeeS.s
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1917-01-16

The Midwinter Camp Meeting is
in full swing at the Salvation Hall
on King street. Captain Young will
preach tonight Thursday night the
Rev. DR.. John Lee Allison, pastor of
the Second Presbyterian Church will
preach. All are welcome TO these
services.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1917-01-16

Select Grabs and CLANS at
: Jacob Brill's Restaurant,
Foot of King street.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1917-01-16

dll tNCetiCHt PioS' '1iii is'S "SNiA 80
ranged.
Aaron O'Dell, well-known butcher
in tho city market, has entered the
johns Hopkins Hospital in Baltimore
for treatment. He had recently been
confined to his home on Washington
street extended by indisposition.
Those who attended the travelogue
given in the Elks auditorium last
night by Mr.. Laurence D. Kitchell,
of Washington State, were accorded
a rare treat The crowded house
gave evidence that this rnusual OPP
portunity to hear one Of the coun-
try's foremost and best lecturers
and see the wonderful views of this
beautiful section Of our native land
and of the Blackfeet Indians was
appreciated by AleXandrians. Should
any organization be fortunate enough
to secure Mr.. Kitchell another year
the largest hall the town affords
would be taxed to its capacity. The
lecture last night was under the
auspices Of Craze Protestant Episco-
pal Church anG the proceeds are to
go 20 th4 Parish Hall flrd of that
church. Trul.' The logan "Sec
America Firs!' cannot lie emphasized
too strongly after seeing the grand
eur of Glacier National Park as
depicted last night. All who can do
SO should visit she park and realize
the sgsal beauty Of the scenes.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1917-01-16

The revival service will be held at
7:.i5 o'clock tonight in the Metho-
dist Protestant Church. Prayer
meetings will be. held tomorrow at
the homes of Mrs. Hall, 1913 north
Payne street, leader, Mrs. l.. Wolfe,
and Mrs. Lyons, 203 Cameron street,
leader, Mrs. W. S. Risdon.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1917-01-16

Edward r. Elliott Of Tryon, North
Carolina. has bought out his brother,
C. S. Elliott's business at 42S King
street, consisting of house furnish
ings, toys, et., and also the stock NJ
goods of Fairfax and Co., at 604
King street, He has taken a I0-year
lease Of the store at GOA King street,
awarded a contract to J. ID. knight
TO put in a new front and thoroughly
remodel it. and as soon as the re-
pairs are completed will move the
stock Of goods bought of his brother
TO that store where he will continue
in the same line of business, Mr.. Ell
loot was formerly in Business at
Rockford, ILL.,, for nearly thirty
years He will move his family here
from North Carolina where he has
been living for about three years.
Nj. C. S. Elliott, who has carried
On business in Alexandria for almost
20 years past. will take a much need
ed rest for a time, at least. He gave
rcssussion of the business to his;
hrn+her Yesterday.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1917-01-08
CREAMERY SHORT
COURSE At A. & N.
Convened This Morning and Practi.
cal Creamery Men Of the State
Are Attending.

Creamery men from all of the i'm.
portant creameries of Texas gathered
at A. and M. College today for
weeks short course of instruction
along lines Of creamery problems
The short course will not be attended
by creamery owners or stockholders
but the men who are actually engag.
ed In the making Of butter will be the
students.
"Our hope is that such practical in.
formation may be given that the but.
ter standards Of Texas creameries
shall be raised" said ]. w. Ridgway,
professor OF dairy husbandry at A.
and NJ, in announcing the short
course. 1--WE will begin this feature
Of our work with some twenty stu.
dents representing the arrangements
Of all the leading Texas creameries." |"
Work in butter testing, butter max.
"'s' ecoeo ioi sdits anu moisture,
creamery arithmetic and bookkeep.
ing, Ice cream making, butter judging,
adulteration tests and every impor.
tant and practical phase OF the indus.
try will be stressed at the short
course. 1t will be a busy week for
the students.
. The equipment Of the college will
be used In demonstrations. Assisting
Prof. Ridgway will be ]. A. Clutter,
assistant professor of dairy husban.
dry; L. p. Thomas, in charge of the
college creamery, and J. l.. Thomas,
creamery expert with the United
states government andA. and NJ. ex.
tension service.
No fees will be charged except $3.50
to cover cost Of laboratory supplies.
The first work began promptly at s
O'Clock thisdnorning and will continue
through regular class hours each day.
The short course will close Saturday
evening.
Theoretical instruction supplement.
Ing the practical work also will be
given.
The A. and NJ. Creamery carries on
all commercial work for instructional
purposes and is self sustaining.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1917-01-08
Secretary Tumulty
Makes Public Denial
Backed BY Statement From President Wilson
His Private Secretary Tells the Rules Com.
mittee of the House That He Knew Nothing
of the Peace Note Until it was Made Public
Does Not Speculate in the Markets

Washington. d. c., Jan. s.-Backed
by President, Joseph b. Tumulty to.
day made statement to the rules
committee OF the House. which Is In.
vestigating the peace note leak" de-
nying that he knew OF the peace note
before II was made public by the
President. He also denied that he
conferred with Baruch and asserted
that he never met Representative
Wood, who brought his name into the
case.
Supplementing Tumulty's statement
President Wilson ADDED note. say.
ing Tumulty had tated the facts and
that he did nop know OF the note un.
Ill after 1t yXmade public"
Questione3by committeeman. Mr..
Tumulty testified that President VII.
son wrote the note himself. asserting
that he (the Presidenp Is an expert
on the typewriter In addition to his
other achievements.
Tumulty testified that he never
speculated In the markets and denied
that he knew most Of the brokers
whose names were mentioned. He
said the last time he saw Baruch was
at the Gridiron banquet December 9th.
when he merely exchanged greetings.
Secretary Of State Lansing. who
was called next. told Of the highly
confidential manner In which the
note was handled and said Tumulty
had no knowledge Of Il.
Thomas A. Lawson. the Boston
broker and millionaire. when he was
placed on the stand. got into run.
ming row with the committee. which
resulted In much OF his statement b.
Ing expunged from the record and
concluded with the declaration that
he could tell who're the leak vas. bat
would not
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1917-01-08
Looks Like Fuller
Has Ciinched Gauel
Representatives George Mendell, Jr., of Austin
and w. NJ Fly of Gonzales Withdraw From
Race for Speakershp of 35th Legislature and
Send Congratulations to +. o. Fuller of San
Jacinto.

Austin. Texas. Jan. S.-Representa.
tives George Mendell. Jr.. OF Austin.
and w. NJ. Fly OF Gonzales this after.
noon withdrew from Ihe race for the
speakership of " ,hIrty.finh lcsis-
iature and kayrsent their congratula.
tions to Representative r. o. Fuller
OF San Jancinto, This action. II is be.
lie'. here. insures the election Of
Fuller on the first ballot when the
Legislative body meets tomorrow a,
noon.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1917-01-08
BUTLER BLACK SUC-
CUMBED TO WOUNDS
Clarence Sloan. Who Did the Shoot.
Ing, 10 Now Charged With Muir.
der-Esaminlng Trial Held.

Butler Black the negro who was
shot last Thursday night by Clarence
Sloan, his fe.year-old brother.in.law
died last ufsht. The charge OF assault
and attempt to murder against Sloan
has been changed to murder and his
examining trial Is In progress today
before Justice W. W. Gamer. The
state is represented by County Attor.
ney Bethea and the defense by Hud.
son 4 Hudson.