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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1917-03-01
DISTRICT IS TO BE DRY
All Congressman From Virginia Line
Up Against Sale or Distribution of
Liquor in Capital City.

The House last night. by an over
wheln1ing majority OF 2T3 to 1877,
passed the Sheppard "dry" bill, and
the measure, already approved by the
Senate, now requires only the sigma
ture of the President to make it q
law.
The terms of the bill provide that
at midnight Of Wednesday, October
81 next, the doors of the saloons in
the Capital City shall be closed. On
November l the District will be en-
braced within the rapidly increasing
prohibition area of the United States.
A stubborn filibuster, which kept
the House in a wrangle throughout
the day, resulting in ten tiresome roll
calls, failed to stem the tide. The
merits Of the proposition were not
discussed ct all on the floor. It be,
came necessary in order to get final
action TO put into effect one of the
most drastic "gag" rules that has
been adopted in Congress in recent
years.
An effort was made by the "wets"
to force the "drys' into an aac~ept-
ance of 'bone-dry" substitute,
which also contained a referendum
clause, but this was defeated by a
vote of Ill to 232 The prohibition
lists, finding themselves in the major
ity, would take no chances with dam
gers involved in the insertion Of
amendments. They voted down every
thing that was offered by their oppo-
rents, and even refused themselves
to make correction in the measure
with respect of the date for the pro-
posed law to go into effect
In the enacting clause Of the bill
the effective date is fixed as Novem-
ber !, 1917. Later on in the meas
ure the date is given as November
l, 1916. The big lawyers Of the
Senate and House, rather than make.
the correction, with the consequent
dangers OF the delay that would be
involved, let the bill stand without so.
much as changing a comma. They
were willing to trust the courts they
declared, to carry out what they said
was the evident intention of Con-
grcss.
While the House taking this last
step in the enactment of the District
"dry' Legislation, the conferees on the
postofice appropriation bill reached
an agreement on the disputed por-
tions of that measure, and thus vir-
tually assured passage Of the Reed
"bone dry" amendment prohibiting
the shipment of liquor into prohbi-
tion territory.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1917-03-01
NEWS OF THE DAY

A clean bill of health is given to
government officials and Congress
by the House committee CT the So
called "leall" investigation.
A man in Gloucester, Mass, aG-
"ertisca hc would give $5 for the
best specimen potato sent MIN during
= certain period Despite the present
value Of tube"s, fine specimens came
il every day until at the c:ose of the
contest he had six barrels OF choice
.urphys-all for s..
Most of the deaths resulting from
The sinking of the Laconia occurred
in one of the lifeboats which became
separated from the others and was
brought TO shore at Bantry, of 90
persons in this boat eight died OF
exposure and were buried at sea.
The report said that the vessels
compass had been tampercd with and
t!:is caused the ship to lose her course
and ground. The Leysian carried
horses from Newport News for Avon
mouth and should have been on her
return voyage when lost. There were
u number of Americans aboard but
all are reported to have been saved.
Perferring to President Wilson's
statement to Congress in asking for
power TO arm American ships. that
the overt act had not yet occurred
the Cologne Volks Zcitung, says: 1T
is only due to a lucky accident that
American ships have not been sent
to the bottom. and unless American
ships avoid the danger zone the
overt act is bound to come. There is
no doubt that the arming Of Ameri-
can merchantmen will mean a fight
between Submarines and american
vessels which necessarily will pro-
duce state of war"
Statesmen in Washington fear the
railroad situation is to be left in a
prccarious state when Congress adj
iourns. The chiefs of the four rail-
road brotherhoods are expected to
arrive in Washington this week.
There is apprehension in some guar
ters that the Adamson law may not
avert great strike that yec viii
paralyze the transportation systems
Of the country. The Supreme Court
! will pass upon the constitutionallty
Of that law after the present session
has adjourned. and should the law bc
held to be unconstitutional, no one
is willing to predict what the con-
sequences may be.
While administration leaders yes
torday forced the fight in Congress
to prepare the way for Legislation
that will empower President Wilson
| 10 cope with the German-Americar
situation. heads of the pacifst move.
rent invaded the National Capita
prcpared to thwart. if possible, the
enactment of any such measure, and
presented to the President resoln-
! tions, urging him to keep the coun
try out of war. The racifsts also ar
preparing plans for a monster mas!
/ meeting to be held in this city no
later than Sunday night. William
Jennings Bryan. came from his
I winter home at Miami, Fla, seeking
more effective means Of publicity
! through which to get his ideas on th'
position that this nation should take
with regard to the European ditTlcui
ties more effectively before the people
/ and incidentally, to encourage th'
congressional champions Of peace II
their fight against legislation tina
might be calculated to bring tn
United States nearer 10 conflict.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1917-03-01
HONORING A BROTHER
Splendid Reception Given to Grand
Master Henry K. Field of This
City Last Evening.

The Masonic Temple in this city
was the center of attraction for a
large number of Masons VINO gathered
there last evening in attendance at
the reception given by Martha Wash
ington Chapter, No. AZ, Order of the
Eastern Star, in honor of their
worthy brother, Mr.. Henry X. Field,
who was recently elevated to the
Office of Grand Master of the Masonic
Grand Lodge of the state of Virginia.
In whatever undertaking the ladies
of Martha Washington Chapter en-
gage, they do well, and the charming
manner in which they entertained
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1917-03-01
DENIAL FROM AUSTRIA.
Declares Il Was Not One OF Her
Submarines Which Sank Schooner.

Submarines Nnlcn Sdnk ocHuOleI. Z.
Austria has officially denied one
Of her submarines sunk the American
schooner Lyman NJ. Law, Ambassa-
dor Penfeld at Vienna cabled the
state department yesterday. The cap
tain of the Law, in reporting the
sinking, explained that the submarine
bore no flag or number. This fact,
coupled with the fact that the attack
occurred in the Mediterranean, led to
official belief that the warship was
Austrian, and was looked upon as a
grave complication of Austria-Ameri-
can relations.
Although the message TO the state
department today relieved somewhat
Austrian tension, it tended to tighten
the German-American strain since, it
is believed, if the attacking subma-
rine was not Austrian it probably
was German. The Law, it is remem-
bered today, reported that several
of the submarines crew were Ger
mans.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1917-03-01
Alexandria CITY and Suburbs

The five o'el0ci, service for Friday
afternoon in Christ Church will
be omitted this week.
Miss Eliza Kincaid Douglas is the
guest Of MIR. and Mrs. James Clarke,
at their home in EIlicott City, WARY
land.
A white and colored man were
fined So each in the Police Court this
morning for being drunk and disor-
derly. A colored man, charged with
disorderly conduct, was dismissed.
Thirty-three deeds were recorded
in the clerks office OF the Corporation
Court during the month Of February.
Fcrty-cight marriage Licenses were
Issued, 81 to white persons and II to
colored.
Miss Helen Young, Of Norfolk, who
has been the guest Of Miss Eliza
kircaid Douglas. in Cameron street,
is now the guest Of Miss Nellie Sci
den Uhler. at her home in north
Washington street.
Mr.. Charles Emerson Woomert,
son--!n-law Of Mr.. and Mrs. John E.
Clapdore, died yesterday morning al
2 o'clock at his home in Philadelphia.
The remains will be brought TO Alex
andria for burial. The funeral ar
engagements will be announced later.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1917-03-01

The body of Andrew Davis, %
wears old, who lived at 1916 U street
northeast, was found floating in the
Potomac River at the foot of Four
teenth street southwest, Washington,
early yesterday. Davis was an elec-
trical worker and had been i'll for
me time. Friends believe that ne
accidentally fell into the river.
The Bachelors Club held its an
nual meeting last evening and elected
the following officers: Douglass
Stuart. president; W. W. Ballenger,
vice-president; O. H. Kirk, secretary;
Charles Tenneson, treasurer and }.
William May, librarian. These gentle
men also constitute the board of gov
ernors.
In reply to rumors that strike is
to be called of street car operatives
in Washington before the expiration
of the agreement between the en-
ploves and the car companies, a
statement was made public last night
denying the report. The reply of the
representatives of the union to Mr.
Kings letter to them, in which ne
urged them to defer discussion of
differences until after Inauguration,
was delivered yesterday. The reply
assures Mr.. King and the people
generally that the men are anxious
to keep the peace during Inaugural
tiop
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1917-03-01
SHE SCARES UNDERTAKEN.
Young COlOrcd Woman, About to be
Embalmed. Groans. Sneezes And
Sits Up, Then Yells.

Embalmed. Groans. Sneezes And
Sits Up. Then Yells.
Chester, Pa, March 1.-Priscilla
Kennedy Thompson, buxom young
colored woman, is finding it difficult
to convince some superstitious rela-
tiycs and friends that she is not a
"white-robed angel"
Priscilla's home is at Ward, few
miles out in the rural district from
this city, and while visiting her sis
ter at Brandywine Summit, she was
afflicted with spasm, and efforts
were made to get a physician. One
after another was called; but none
could respond, and after listening to
the apologies of the doctors, the
scared mother and sister were horri-
fed to see Priscilla close her eyes,
and. to all intents and purposes. pass
from earthly scenes.
Lamentations of relatives were ac-
centuated by the arrival of fresh
mourners, and an undertaken was
sent for; but prior to his arrival the
"corpse" was washed and clothed in
new raiment.
It was after the undertaken had
cleared the room and made prepara-
tions for his embalming process that
Priscilla groaned, yawned, sneezed
and suddenly sat up.
There was a frightened undertaken
for few seconds, and with bound
he left the room, convinced that he
had nearly committed murder. Pris-
ella was astonished, too, when she
found herself in ghostly garments
and in such strange predicament
She yelled for assistance and enlight-
enment; but it was only with much
difficulty that the undertaken per-
suaded the mourners to enter the
room.
Tuesday night party was ar
ranged for the benefit of Priscilla, anc
she was the liveliest one present
some of the guests being unconvincec
that she is really back in the flesh
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1917-03-01
WILSON is FOR PEACE
But Tells Pacifists Country is Fac
ing MomentOus Problems.

President Wilson told peace advo-
Gates who called upon him yesterday
to protest against the steps he pro-
poses in dealing with Germany that
the country was faced by momen-
tous problem in the present situa-
ton; that he always had been for
peace and would do everything within
his power to maintain it.
Mr.. Wilson received their sugges-
tions sympathetically, members OF
the delegation said, but told them
the country must realize the magni-
tuGe of the question.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1917-03-01


their guests last evening added still
more, laurels to their reputation
along that line.
Mrs. Frank W. Latham, Worthy
Matron of the Chapter, very gra-
ciously gave the address of welcome
and congratulation. She said:
"At the beginning OF a new chap
ter in the Masonic history of Vir-
ginia we have called you together for
the very special purpose of doing
honor to the new Grand Master. 1t
has seemed to us most fitting and
appropriate that this Chapter should
be the first to publicly accord him
honor because he belongs to this
Chapter, is Past Senior Patron of it
and one of our most dependable mem
bers. We have sought this occasion
to publicly present him to you as such
Grand Master with the confident as
surance that in honoring him the
Grand Lodge of Virginia has very
much more greatly honored itself, for
he is not only the newest Grand Mas
ter, but its best Elsewhere in Virginia
he is the Grand Master, dignifed, dis
tinguished and reserved. Here. how
ever, he is not only that, but, il. ad-
dition, is an Alexandrian--our
brother and our friend. AS such
take pleasure in presenting to you
Most Worshipful Henry Knox Field,
Grand Master of Masons in Virginia" :"
Mr.. Field responded in few we'll
chosen but earnest and sincere words,
in which he showed his deep appreci-
alton of the sentiments expressed by
Worthy Matron Latham, and OF
the honor which had been ,ferred
upon him by the Masonic fra. rnity
of his state and city and especially
that of Martha Washington Chapter
in the splendid reception rendered
him. He spoke with much feeling
and was roundly applauded at the
conclusion of his remarks.
The following program was then
rendered: vocal solo, Mrs. Sherman
B. Fowler; address, Mr.. J. Johnston
Green; vocal sole, Mrs. George E.
Pickett; address, Mr.. Chester
Gwinn; violin solo, Mr.. browns;
address, Mr.. W. Charles, Worshipful
Master Alexandria Washington
Lodge; vocal solo, Miss Lucy Graves;
address, MIR. Walter S. Nicklin
Worshipful Master Andrew Jackson
Lodge; address, and presentation OF
flowers, Mr.. Permar.
On behalf of Martha Washington
Chapter, Worthy Matron Latham
next presented Mr.. Field with a beau
tiful diamond scarf pin as slight
token of the esteem and affection :ir
which he is held by the members ot
the Chapter. In accepting the gif'
Mr.. Field again voiced his apprecia
ton of their thoughtful kindness anc
said he hoped his strength ant
health might be spared in order tina
he might endeavor to live up to thu
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1917-03-01

Mr.. and Mrs. Bruce Johnson Downey
and little daughter, Miss Mabel, Adele
Downey, of Asheville, n. C., are the
guests of Mr.. Downey's mother, Mrs.
]. Johnson Downey, in The Fairfax.
The prayer meeting tomorrow af-
ternoon at 3 o'clock in the Anne
Lee Memorial Home for the Aged,
will be conducted by Mrs. George
PeveriH. The blue books will be used
for the song service.
The second degree was conferred
or a large class of candidates last
night in ST. Mary's Hall by officers
from the various councils in Wash
ington of the Knights of Columbus
for Fitzgerald Council No. 459 of this
city.
The funeral of James Scanlon was
held at $50 this morning at st.
Mary's Catholic Church. The re-
mains were brought here from Gary,
Indiana, where he died on Sunday.
The deceased formerly resided here
and was about 80 years of age. His
sister, Mrs. Herbert A. Griffith, re-
sides at 917 Prince street.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1917-03-01

: Guard 7. G. Haynes suddenly ap-
peared at the city Jail this afternoon
and took in charge Clarence Pye,
John Brown, Edward Barrett, and
James johnson all colored. They
were taken away later in the day
for service on the state roads.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1917-03-01
Meeting Tonight.

There will be called meeting Of
the Relief Hook and Ladder Com
pany this evening at I o'clock TO
make arrangements to attend the
funeral Of Chas. Z. WooE'ert. who
died Yesterday in Philadelphia, The
interment will take place in this
city, 52-lt.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1917-03-01

Vixen in Washington and hungr7,
stop at Schneider's Restaurant 18Th
street opposite Raleigh.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1917-03-01
OUR EXPERIENCE

in the printing business enables you
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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1917-03-01

Mrs. E. V. Brown, aged AZ, died at
the Alexandria Hospital this morning
at half-past twelve o'clock. The de-
ceased resided at 2092 Duke street,
this city.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1917-03-01

See Linton, at Blondheim's old
stand, City Market, for meats, Auth's
etc.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1917-03-01

Fish Day Tomorrow! Large buck
shad, Spanish mackeral, large white
perch, medium white perch, large
rock. medium rock, large yellow
perch, steak halibut, steak tile, pike,
fresh haddock, Potomac roe herring,
Oysters and clans. Sanitary Fish
Market, Phone 735. Open until ) pm.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1917-03-01
In Memoriam.

In sad but loving remembrance &C
our father, Henry Tyler, VINO de-
parted this life six years ago today,
March /, 1917. His Children.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1917-03-01

Services will be held in St Paul's
Protestant Episcopal Church at >
o'clock this afternoon.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-07-02

NEW ORLEANS. July Last week
In cotton was devoted largely to even
ing up old contracts in preparation for
the bureau reports of this week. There
was much liquidation, especially toward
the end. OF the long interest. but the
selling weighed only moderately
against prices. which. at their highest
on Wednesday. made new high records
for the season. AT the topmost levels
contracts wero % to As points over
the previous weeks close: last prices
showed net gain OF 10 points on
July and a net loss on other months
OF from So to 40 points.
Spots held steady tone through
out. rising gradually IS points to &c
cents n pound for middling. a high
level for the season. The first notice
day for July. Tuesday. brought less
than 1000 bales Of tenders.
This week will open on the second
condition report of the season. and the
preliminary returns on acreage. both
reports being duo tomorrow morning
The trade looks for bullish figures on
both. private bureau reports indicat-
ing lower condition than WAS re-
turned a month ago. and n substantial
increase in acreage. Private esti-
mates on acreage generally show losses
OF from to points. and even rs high
as As points, while estimates OF the
area planted. compared TO year ago.
show decreases of from to per cent.
Probably the average OF opinion is
that the acreage will be decreased
from to 5 per cent.
Wednesday will be a holiday in this
market After the bureau reports are
out Of tho way 1t is likely that weather
news will be the most important in
fluencc.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-07-02
WAR DEPARTMENT ADJUSTS
DIFFERENCE OVER WAGES
Workmen on Army Cantonments
Will Be Paid at Prevailing
Union Rate.
LOCAL CONDITIONS DETERMINE
Union Scale Mt Petersburg or Posi-
bly, at Richmond to Apply to Work
on Big Camp Near Petersburg.
Meets Union Complaints.

, War Department officials yesterday
adjusted the dispute over the amount
OF wages to be paid labor in the con-
struction OF tho sixteen army canton
nients by deciding to recommend to
the contractors the adoption Of the
prevailing union labor wage scale OF
the city where the army training camps
are to be located. Under this plan.
the union labor wage scale of Peters
burg or possibly Richmond will amply
TO the work on the cantonment at Pc
tersburg.
This decision by tho War Depart
ment was reached as result of a
number OF complaints that lower wages
arc being paid In some cities than in
other localities by the cantonment
contractors. The labor unions Of Rich
mond brought the question to n head
Ihcy hled formal protest against the
wage scale adopted for the construc-
ton OF the Petersburg cantonment with
members Of the Virginia delegation in
Congress and with the War Depart
ment. They charged that the Peters
burg workmen were being paid cents
per hour less than workmen employed
In some Of the other cantonmcnts
They asked that the discrimination be
removed.
LOCAL WAGE SCALE
TO he PAID AT CASTOSMENTs
Members of the Virginia delegation
took the matter up with the War De-
partment officials. with the result that
IT was finally determined that the wage
scale OF the city where the canton
mcnts are to BIO erected, shall prevail
In paying the carpenters and other
workmen. Such a plan. 1t is pointed
out. also removes the fear among other
employers OF labor that their labor
will be lurcd from them by the high
prices to be offered for workmen on
the cantonmcnts.
The Du Pont powder interests at
Hopewell. in objecting to the loca-
ton OF tho cantonment near Peters
burg. based one OF their appeals to the
War Department on the ground that
the higher wages TO be offered labor
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-07-02
The Green Cabbnee-yorm

Wv" children few cents TO mako
hcts OF mosquito bar and catch the
white butterflies Hitting over your cab
page and caulihower fields. since the
i'h,ale moths deposit the eggs from
winch the cabbage-worm comes Chill
oren might we'll he paid, also. for
pichihg or the green worms before
'hcy nave done much injury
spraying with Paris green is quite
commonly practiced. and cabbage will
s'ahd strong application market
gardener of our acquaintance uses /.
spray as strong as five pounds OF Paris
green in fiftygallon barrel of water
Cahbage may be sprayed up TO within
week or so OF being gathered. when
necessary. without any damage what
ever, or any danger
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-07-02

FARMERS in thA. South; who have win
ter oats of so:ad .4Ualfty are urged TO
save them for seed rather than TO feed
'hem' rms crop winter-killcd very.
generally over the South last winner
ana specialists OF the United States Dc
-partment OF Agriculture say tho in
dicatlons are that the seed supply will
.ot very short Many counties in the
Soulheastern states Will have To pur
chase all their seed from other locali
ties, and those favored sections where
partial or fun crop was produced
should save every available husheI IN
meet TINS demand. Farmers are urged
" iced corn or other grain TO work
stock or To purchase Northern-rrown
.fpring oats for feeding in order TO save
inc winter oats for sowing.
~ because of the scarcity Of viptn-
oats OF good quality, those who have
mem arc quite sure To profit nv say.
ing them for seed rather than fccdina,
them Farmers who do not know
where they can Sell seed oats shouId
communicate with their county agent
inc director OF their State experiment
s'a'i"n' or X. y. Oakley. chairman
Gpinmittee on seed stocks. United
states Department OF Agricultural,
Washington, Il. C. Present indications
are mat there Will be "A ready rnarkc,
Tor all good seed of this crop this
year. '''F