davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1917-01-15
peace HOPE VANSHES TO ARRIVE WEDNESDAY,
Members of Alexandria Light Infan-
try Expected to Enjoy Banquet
in Alexandria That Night.

According to word received from
! Captain Conrad Johnson the AleNan-
! dria Light Infantry will leave Rich
mond Wednesday morning at nine
o'clock, over the Atlantic Coast Line
railway and is expected in AleXan-
dria at noon that day.
Upon arrival in this city the COM
pany will be met at the Union Sta
tion and escorted down King street
to the Armory on south Royal street.
They will be rendered a banquet in
the evening. which will be held in
the Westminster Building. Dr.. Will
liam NJ. Smith will preside as toast
master, Rev. Dr. John Lee Allison
will pronounce the invocation, and
Hon. Charles c. Carlin will deliver
the address of welcome. which will
will be responded to by Captain Con-
rad Johnson. Among others who
are to make brief speeches will be
the Rev. J. w. Dutfey, pastor of the
Methodist Church South, Mr.. John
w. May, president of the Chamber
of Commerce. Joseph Schwarzmann.
president of the Retail Merchants
Association, John Wm. May, chair
man of the banquet committee and
Edwin B Hard will respond for the
press. Music will be discoursed by
Prof. Pitts orchestra.
The banquet will be served by
committee of ladies. of which Miss
Cora l.. Cochran is chairman. Tick
cts for the banquet will be on safe
tomorrow by members of the com.
mittee, Msssrs. c. 3. Swan, J. D.
Matter, j. T. Preston, and J. VIM.
May, also at the drug stores of 4.
Warfield, Ir., Z. L. Allen, and Co. and
Richard Gibson. The price of the
tickets is one dollar each and as the
seating capacity is limited those de-
string TO attend are urged to secure
their tickets promptly.
Richmond might well have cheered
TO the echo that splendid body of
soldiers which marched for seven
miles through its streets Saturday
afternoon from 3 to o'clock.
The First Virginia Regiment, nine
hundred strong, followed by the John
Marshall High School Cadets Bat
talon, with two hundred and fifty
l?lGn in line, presented martial ap-
pearance. marching like veterans.
Despite the chill, the parade was
.. success. The First Virginia Regi-
mcnt, an organization Of nine hun
tircd well trained men. hardened by
the experience cf border service,
alike to apathetic throngs and chilled
atmosphcrcs. made showing no re-
gulars could excel. The soldiers
wore their service uniforms Of khaki
and over that wore comfortable army
nvcrcoats.
1t was an admirable showing that
both troops and cadets made, show
ing deserving of frequent denpnstra-
tions of enthusiastic applause.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1917-01-15
MINISTER SELLS MORPHINE

New York, Jan. 15.-The Rev
William N. Ritchie, D. D., an eld-
erly Presbyterian clergyman, was
arrested Friday charged with having
sold unlawfully a quantity of NOR
phine to a detective.
In strong box at his home, No.
105 St. James Place, Brooklyn, the
police say, they found rs ounces OF
the same drug. Magistrate Folwe'l
in the Gates Avenue Police Court
held the clergyman in $500 bail for
examination next Wednesday.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1917-01-15

Miss Gwendolyn Wakefield, daugh-
ter of Mrs. B. K. Basho, and step
daughter of Count Basho, Hungar-
ian nobleman, who for many years
has made his horne near CORTLAND
in the vicinity of Suffolk, was ac-
cidentally burned to death yesterday
morning at the Basho home. The
young lady, who was an invalid, fel
in the fire and was fatally burned
before assistance could reach her.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1917-01-15

his fees, allowances and commissions
of S6,416.6S for the month of De-
cember, 1916. This amount should
not be reported as collected by the
treasurer until the end of the fiscal
year 1916, to-wit: June IS, 1917,
and will. therefore, 90 in the report
required to be made by him in jan
uary, 1918.
Another instance Is in the settle
mant of L. H. Kemp, treasurer of
Eenrico county, who credits himself
with allowances, commissions, ETC.,
for November and December, 1916,
amounting to s6,O6045. Of course,
the treasurer is entitled TO these
credits, but they should not be re-
ported until the end of the fiscal
year, to-wit.: June Is, 1917, and
would get in his January report,
1918. This construction does not
prevent, of course, the treasurers
from retaining commissioners on his
collections, but simply postpones his
report until the final settlement Of
his account when the auditing off
GERS will know exactly what his
commissions were and will prevent
oreat deal of confusion in the audit
ing of the books of the county and
city treasurers.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1917-01-15
DEATH NOTICE.

Entered into eternal rest, at the
residence of her son-in-law, J. E.
Fitzgerald, 20S south Patrick street,
Alexandria, Va, Monday, January
is, at I a. m, SARAH ANN REECE
aged s6, widow of the late Thomas
H.. Reece Funeral Wednesday
January l7th.at p. NJ, at: her late
residence. Friends and relatives arc
invited. Interment private Ei
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1917-01-15
In Memorlam.

In memory Of our baby, Harvey
Franklin Mcdonald, whom God callsc
away six years ago, January II,
We shall ne'er ' forget our DARLING
Who in his baby beauty died,
The fair sweet flower that bloomee
And faded by our. side,
Yes, we miss him, oh! we miss him
When we see his vacant chair {,
And how sad the home w1tho91
him s-
For We have ro bsby: there.
Mania and Papa
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1917-01-15
KILLS SALARY RAISE.

Senate Subcormittec's Action is
Ratified.
The full Senate committee on ap-
preparations today voted to sustain
the action of it's subcommittee IN
striking out Of the legislative, eXecu-
tive and judicial appropriation bill
the salary increases for government
clerks allowed by the House.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1917-01-15

The revival service tonight in the
Methodist Protestant Church will
begin at 7:45 o'clock, and the sermon
will be by the pastor, the Rev Ed
ward r. Kirkley. The prayer meet
in%s tomorrow afternoon at two
o'clock will be held at the following
homes: Mrs. Herbert, 1913 Came
ron street. leader. Mrs. ". S. Risdon;
Mrs. Anderson, 80 Commerce street.
leader, Mrs NJ. E. Parker; Mrs. Nc
Cuen, POI Cameron street, leadef,
Mrs. Nunnally; these at three
o'clock will be Mrs. Lindsey, 1909
Gihbon street. leader, Mrs. Edward
T. Kirkley; and Mrs. Colvin, ia
Commerce street, leader, Mrs. L.
Wolfe.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1917-01-15
Closed Last Night

The services of the three days re-
treat for men closed at st. Mary's
Catholic church last night with
sermon by Rev T. S. McDermott,
o. P; of the Dominican House Of
Studies, Brookland, D. c., There was
AN enrolment of large number Of
new members in the Holy Name So
ciety.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1917-01-15

A charity dance will be given
"Wednesday, February 7th by the
"Franklin Club" in the Elks Hall,
the proceeds to be given to the
ChiIdren's Home and other loca!
charities. The ladies who are in
tcrested and working TO make the
dance financial SUCCESS, earnestly
solicit the assistance of the business
concerns OF the city and others who
wish to help in such cause. Tickets
can be procured at the different drug
stores.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1917-01-15
Alexandria City and Suburbs

A fine Holstein cow was taken up
bv Officers Roland and Snellings yes
terday. The bovine gave two gallons
OF milk yesterday. The owner has
not appeared to claim his property.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1917-01-15

Little Miss Grace Powell enter
tanned Il number Of her little TRENDS
Saturday afternoon at the, home OF
her parents, Dr.. and Mrs. LleweliTl
Powell. in north Washington street.
in celebration Of her fifth birthday,
Little Miss Powell's guests were
Miss Nellie Sommers, Miss Ruth
Rryant, Miss Caroline Morton, Miss
Margaret SIaymaker, Miss Courtenay
Cochran, Miss Frances Sinclair, Miss
Courtenay Page Waller, Miss Anne
Brooke, Master Edward Gasson,
Master Marshall Beverly and Master
Richard Kcmpcr.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1917-01-15

James Fegan, a former resident
of Alexandria, died in Washington
Saturday. The deceased about ten
years ago conducted a public house
in the northeastern section of this
city.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1917-01-15

According to the weather fore
caster, the present cold snap was to
have been at its lowest point early
this morning when the mercury was
to drop close to 13 degrees above
zero the record mark of the season.
There will be gradual rise in tenn
perature, starting tomorrow night
Or Wednesday morning, however
and before the week is out climatic
condition. will be about normal:
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1917-01-15

When in Washington and hungry,
stop ait Schneider's Restaurant 18th
street opposite Raleigh.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1917-01-15

A called meeting of the Woman's
Auxiliary to R. E Lee Camp, will
be held tomorrow night at half past
seven o'clock, in Confederate Vet
eran's Building. Business of i'm
portance.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1917-01-15

An alarm of fire was sent to each
Of the engine houses cf this city at
11:45 o'clock last night. The loca-
ton not being given, the department
did not respond Efforts are being
made to ascertain who turned in the
alarm.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1917-01-15

The general committee having in
charge the welcome and banquet to
be given the Alexandria Light In
fantry on it's arrival in this city on
Wednesday next will hold meeting
this evening at 8 o'clock in the
Chamber of Commerce to perfect ar
rangements.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1917-01-15

MONEY TO LOAN-On first mort
gage in Alexandria and Rosemont.
Apply to Howard W Smith, 10l
north Fairfax street. 1-12-tf
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1917-01-15

Mrs. Sarah Ann Reece, widow OF
the. late Thomas H. Reece, died al
the home of her daughter, Mrs,
James Z. Fitzgerald, 2Os south Pat
rick street, at seven o'clock this
morning, aged 85 The deceased is
survived by two daughters and one
son. The funeral will: be held We'd
nesday afternoon at 3 O'clock at her
late residence.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1917-01-15

The President and Mrs. Wilson
motored through Alexandria yes
terday afternoon on a pleasure drive
toward Mount Vernon
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1917-01-15

See Linton. at y Blonaheim's= old
stand. City Market. for meats, Anth's
Provisions, etc.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1917-01-15

The Girls Club will serve tea
between three and six o'clock Friday
and Saturday afternoons at 92l
King street. There will be charge
Of ten cents for tea and cake. They
hope that every woman and girl in
town who is interested in THEN
work will be present The club has
decided upon .melaharship clni-
paign to be started the latter part
os January. Every one is requested
to be sure to go to the tea at the
club room and talk the matter over
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1917-01-15

The Hon. John Stewart Bryan,
editor of the Richmond News
Leader, delivered an address last
night in Christ Church to the con-
c.reeations of st. Paul's and Christ
Churches on the Church Pension
Fund, a subject of great interest to
all church members.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1917-01-15

Within few days the appoint
ment of school superintendent for
Alexandria county is expected. The
race. it is said, has narrowed down
to two applicants namely: Professor
Fletcher Kemp, Of Falls Church, and
Prof. Conrad Johnson, OF Alexandra
city.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1917-01-15

Mr.. ] Ellis Norris, the West
Indian representative of R. G. Dun
and Company, with headquarters in
Havana, Cuba, who has been the
guest of his parcnts,' Mr.. and Mrs.
Mari, r. Norris, at their home in
Prince street, left Saturday night
20 return to Cuba.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1917-01-15

The travelogue by Mr.. Laurence
D. Kitchell tonight at eight o'clock
in the auditorium of the Elks'
Home, in Prince street, is anticipated
with pleasure as the Glacier Ma
t:onal Park and the Blackfeet In
dans are interesting subjects and
Tie lantern slides are particularly
beautiful pictures of this interesting
section of our country and this branch
O. the aborigines.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1917-01-15

Four cases are scheduled to come
before the special grand jury which
has been summoned to meet at ten
o'clock tomorrow in Corporation
Court BY Judge Louis c. Barley.
One is for robbery and three for vio-
lation OF the prohibition law. The
names of the grand jury are: r. E.
Knight, c. II. Callahan, Charles P.
Waller, Sr., S. Il. Lunt, r. ".
Robinson, John G. Graham, John H.
Fisher, and John W May 1t will
be the second jury which has been
called to take action regarding liquor
law violations since the state prohi-
hitiion law went into effect on No
vember lst.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1917-01-15

Miss Florence Elizabeth Hawkins
OF Washington, and Mr. John n
Lawler, of this city, were married at
ten o'clock this morning by the Rev.
L. f. Kelly, in the parsonage of
ST. Mary's Catholic Church. The
bride was attended by Mrs. Frank
Hayes as matron Of honor and the
groom had as his best man Mr.. C.
Keith Carlin.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1917-01-15
COLIN CLARKE WHITE
Teacher of Singing.

Choir Director of Christ Church
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1917-01-15

Teaches singing Saturday after
Moons at a o'clock, Christ Church
Parish Hall Applications for choir
also received at that time. 1877.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-03-28

CHORT CROPS Of food products, &C, Coupled
- with increased consumption throughout
the world, calls for an increased production Of
Hay, Cereal, Vegetables, Meats, Fowls, Butter,
Eggs, Fruits, etc., etc.
Americans must make extra efforts to feed not onv
themselves but assist in feeding the world There is dan
ger that famine may prevail in parts of the world.
Lei the people eliminate, far as possible all 1aste
Of food s6s and whereuer practicable plant acres and
attention to the production of FOULS cps, mix butte1
medts etc., ETC.
FOODS will be scarce, and conespondngy high, by
reason Of the worlds demands
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-03-28
The Star-Spangled Banner


nglys
proudly a the cofwa hebatles
confusi
a
dout foul
footsep s'poIut
No and
slave
Of
the
umph
of eand tn home
he of h bave!
0AN'
in
Teposes
the
es land
Power thai hahma
us nato
the
~ - 0'A oAu''
"In
dbanner!
unlph hall wave
of the
of heb aye
Imperial Valley press., 1917-12-28
DRIVERS MUST
SECURE LICENSE
(centinaed trsn Page Ons)

(Gensinued trsn Page Ons)
he said department shall deem neces.
!ary Every person licensed to oper-
ate motor vehicles as aforesaid
whether a. a licensed chauffeur OF
:, perator, shall Endorse his usual sig
nature IN tie space on TIE license
i ertificate provided for the purpose
Immediately upon the receipt Of said
certificate and his license shall not be
valid until the certificate is - in.
Idorsed.
Licenses, whether TO chauffeurs or
shall be valid during the
calendar year only in which issued.
"The department. shall furnish to
every chauffeur licensed a suitable
metal badge with the Distinguishing
number assigned to him stamped
thereon, without extra charge there
for, such badge TO haye stamped
thereon the words Registered Chauf-
feur No. ......, Cal.," with the said
Imperial Valley press., 1917-12-28

required upon such renewal Of IL
ense. No chauffeur's license or badge
shall be issued to any application nn-
der the age of 1s years; provided, thas
1t shall be unlawful for any person
to cause or knowingly to permit his
or her child, ward or employee to op.
crate or drive a motor vehicle upon
the public highway, whether as
chauffeur or operator, without first
having obtained such license as is
hereinbefore specified; provided, that
the application t@. the department Of
q minor to operate or drive 2 motor
whether as chauffeur or op-
orator, shall not be granted by the
department unless the parent or par
snts having the custody Of such ap-
plicant or the guardion Of such ap-
licant shall have joined in said ap-
Ilication by signing the same; and
provided, further, that any negligence
of a minor, so licensed, in operating
r driving motor vehicle upon the
public highway, whether as chauffeur
operator, shall be imputed TO the
person or persons who shall have
signed the application Of such minor
for said license, which person or per.
sons shall be jointly and sevsrally 10
able with such minor for any dank
ages caused by such negligence"
Imperial Valley press., 1917-12-28
SEND RECRUITS
CERTAIN DEATH
Germans Send Soldiers Under Armed
Guard to the Western Front. to Be
Placed Where They Are Certain to
Meet Death in the First Artillery
Fire.
(By Associated Press)

French Front, Dec. 2S-German SOL
diers from some of the towns OF
Prussia are sent to the front under
armed guard, "as criminals are led
to the executioner," says a letter
found on dead German soldier, who
was killed in recent battle on the
French front. The writer had given
a vivid description of the scene at
the departure of detachment of re-
inforcements from Saa lcuis, a town
in Rhenish Prussia. The recruits
were intended to fill the gaps in
battalion which had suffered heavy
losses. The writer says:
"The first battalion is ordered to
ufrnish a reinforcing detachment Of
90 men. To escort them to the Saar-
lous station 800 men have been Or
dered out, some of them with arms
to march alongside the men going
off and others to act as pickets on
Imperial Valley press., 1917-12-28
GLOOMY FUTURE
TEUT0N PICTURE
Won Trpitz, Once the Cockisst of
Them All, Paints Pessimistic
View of What Germany Will Be
Up Against After the War, Esps-
cially as to Trade.
(ByAssociated Press)

Amsterdam, Dec. 2S.-A gloomy
picture of Germany's future was
painted by Grand Admiral Won Tir-
pitt in his recent speech in Essen,
according to the Hamburg News.
Regarding successful economic war
against Germany after the war, he
said:
Imagine the position if we SIM
ultaneously have to bear the burden
of taxation which must fall on every
German and, despite the fallen value
of German money, we still have to
buy the most necessary food and raw
materials from abroad. Can anyone
in his heart of hearts really believe
that in these circumstances, without
an increase of power, without indem-
nifty and without security we could
avoid Germany's ruin?"
Germany's plight at the hands of
England he bemoaned as follows:
"Not only has England taken our
colonies and Mesopotamia, but every
where she has made deeper and firm
er bases for her maritime and SOLO
nial supremacy. She has tarnished
and trodden down the prestige and
honor of Germany by unprecedtend
calumnies. In the whole transatlan-
tic world we are considered as con-
quered and done for"
Imperial Valley press., 1917-12-28

| the way to the station. The men
were all ready in the afternoon and
4 had to wait some time for another
SQUAD of comrades from the first
company of convalescents, who even
tually arrived.
"What a scene! Ahead marched a
SQUAD of guards and to the right and
left of each file two armed guards,
while another squad of guards brought
up the rear 20 guard these German
soldiers-our brave soldiers in field
gray who, according to the magnifi-
Gently -phrased stories of the ensw-
papers, dash forward full of joy and
sustained by love of Fatherland to
destroy our enemies.
"The detachment moved off with
a band playing a march. The guards
were so numerous that there was
one for every two men of the de-
parting detachment. Is it not a scan-
dal that ohr children in field gray
should be led to the executioner or,
still worse, like cattle to the slaugh-
ter house? 1t was not sufficient that
for hours beforehand-in fact from
the moment of the announcement of
the departure of the detachment
even soldiers who did not belong to |
It were prevented from going into |
he town by sentinels posted every !
i've yards. No, it was considered
necessary to submit 1.-The men to the
shame of marching to the depot un-
Ter guard.
Imperial Valley press., 1917-12-28

license number and year Of issue in
serted therein. This badge shall there
after be worn by such chauffeur, at
fixed to his clothing in conspicuous
place, at all times when he is oper-
ating or driving a motor vehicle upon
the public highway, and the license
certificate issued to each chauffeur
or operator, under the provisions of
this section, shall be carried by the
hcenseee at all times when he is op-
Grating or drivinga motor vehicle up
on the public highway and shall be
produced by him for inspection upon
request by any peace officer. In case
of the loss of such badge or certifi-
cate duplicate will be issued by the
on the filing of an affi-
,davit showing the fact of loss, and
on payment of free of one dollar to
the department in the case Of badge
and fifty cents in case of certifi-
cate. Duplicate license certificates
shall be issued by the department to
operators other than chauffeurs upon
application therefor, whether in the
case of loss or otherwise, upon pay
ment of fee of 25 cents to the de-
partment. Applications for the annu-
al renewal of licenses by chauffeurs
shall be accompanied by the fee re-
quired by Section Z of this act, but
in case of operators no fee shall be
Imperial Valley press., 1917-12-28
UNIVERSITY COW BREAKS
CALIFORNIA RECORDS

Berkeley, Cal, Dec. 26.-Another
University Farm COW has broken all
records for California. This is evil
lowmere Cherry, No. 25,992," an Ayr
shire cow belonging to the University
of California. She has made . new
state record for . mature Ayrshire
COW by giving 9472 pounds of milk and
440 pounds Of butterfat IN year.
Moreover, this breaks all California
records for three successive years
production by an AyFshire COW, her
average being 9367.3 pounds of milk
and 41O.6 pounds Of butterfat
Imperial Valley press., 1917-12-28
PORTO RICO CIGAR
STRIKE ARBITRATED

Washington, Dec. 28.-Settlement
of a strike Of $4,000 cigarmakers in
Porto Rico which had cost the gov
ernment 100000 in revenue during
four months CESSATION q work uas
announced today by the Department
of Labor. A mediator effected set
lement Of wage questions which
caused the strikA
Imperial Valley press., 1917-12-28
'ONsCRIPTION LOSES
IN AUSTRALIA

Ottawa, Dec. 2S.-A dispatch from
Melbourne to the Reuter- agency here
says:
"The latest figures in the conscrip-
ton referendum are $4,000 for ant
1,050,OOO against, including the frs.
returns from the Australian militar!
force, which, it is officially an
nounced, are 1900 for and 23,00(
against
PraSS l inora hrinu -1,1ick reSulfa
Imperial Valley press., 1917-12-28

The present football season has COW
cred the Mare Island Marine football
team with glory as we'll as gore, for
they have gone down the line unde-
feated so far. Every football team
that has opposed them has been tram
meled in the dust and not once has
victory been accredited to the Sea Sol
diers' opponents.
Apparently rival worthy of thei,
Imperial Valley press., 1917-12-28

fsteel has appeared on the northern ho-
rizona. The famous soldier team at
Camp Lewis has girdede its loins and
comes forth to battle the Marines for
the benefit of the Red Cross as Pasa-
dena on New Years day.
Sport critics maintain it will be the
football game Of the year. Added to
the atmosphere of the Rose Festival
will be the keen rivalry of the Army
and Navy.