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La Junta tribune., 1917-09-27
p. f. o. Reception

Chapter B. P. e. O.. Of Las AMI
mas. entertained in honor Of the new
ly elected state president. Mrs. Cum
ming. Of that city. at reception on
Tuesday afternoon at the home Of
Mrs. p. G. Scott. Members OF the
La Junta. Rocky Ford and Lamar
chapters were invited. The occasion
was most enjoyable. Mrs. Rogers.
Of this city. who is the editor Of the
p. E. o. magazine. gave an interest
ing talk, and Mis-. Wilson A. Hart.
the newly elected president Of the
La Junta chapter, gave a toast to the
newly elected state president. Re-
freshments. In the chapter colors.
yellow and white. were served.
La Junta tribune., 1917-09-27
Santa Fc Clerical Promotions

Scott b. King, head timekeeper
Of the Santa Fe at this point. left
yesterday morning for Ration. N. M.
where he will be installed In the
position Of chief clerk to the mas
ter mechanic at that point. This 10
the position formerly held by Law
renee Dougherty. who was drafted
into the national army at Camp Fun
ston, and left for that place Thurs
day. A. ]. Morton has succeeded
Mr.. King as head time keeper.
The Ontario Argus. (Ontario, Or.) 1???-1947, 1917-08-16

you nothing and you may learn some.
thing about them which may be to
your advantage.
We change lenses within one yeai
without any additional cost TO you
provided they should need changing.
We are registered in two states.
Idaho and Oregon, which coupled
with an experience OF rs years. makes
II possible TO care for extreme cases.
WE MAKE YOUR TOWN REG
ULARLY EVERY MONTH CALL
AND LET US GET ACQUAINTED.
Al Ontario Pharmacy. Friday Aug.
II, Vale, Drexal Hotel. Saturday and
Sunday, August Is and 10. westfali'
Monday. August 20. Juntura. We'd
nesday. August 80. Drewsey, Thurs
day. August 2s, Riverside. Saturday
August 26 and Crane Sunday and
Monday. August August 2e and 81.
FOR PAINTING. Paper hanging
and Calcimining-Firs Class Work
Prices ReasonabIe-Phone n. A
Wisdom. 2o5K4. 2-r
The Ontario Argus. (Ontario, Or.) 1???-1947, 1917-08-16

cd by litigation after tho wcr, but the
wantom murder peaceable men
and OF Innocent women and children,
citizens of the nation with which Ger
many was az peace, was crime
agnmct the civilized world which
could never be settled In any court
Our Government, however. inspired
atill by desire TO preserve peace II
possible, used every resource OF d.
plomacy 10 force the German Govern
ment TO abandon srch attacks. This
diplomatic correspondence. which has
already been published. proves beyond
boubt that our Government sought by |
every honorable means 10 provide
faith In that mutual sincerity be-
tween nations which Is the only basis
Of sound diplomatic interchange.
But evidence OF the bad faith OF
the Imperial German Government
soon piled up on every hand. Hon
est efforts on our part TO establish
firm baIsls OF good aeisfborliness
with the German people we're met by
their Government with auibbles, mis-
reproson tatlons, and counter accnsa-
ltlons against their enemies abroad
And eanwhile In this country OFFICIALS
iagens OF the Central Powers---pro'
tected from criminal prosecution py
diplomatic I'm mu nity--oonspirod
against our internal peace. placed
spies and agents provacatenrs thru
out the length and breadth OF our
land. and even In high positions OF
trust IN departments OF our Govern
ment. While expressing a cordial
friendship for the people OF the Unit
ed states, the Government OF Germ
any had It's agents at work BOTH IN
I.etin America and Jspsn. They
bought or subsidized papers ana sup
ported speakers there 20 rouse teei-
ing OF bittsrnecs end dIs;rust against
M IN thoss frie.dly nations. n order
20 embToil us in war. Th,y we're In
/ citing 10 lnsurrcction IA Cuba, In Hal
: II. and IN santo Domingo. their hos
1 tile h-nd was So etched out 10 take
: the D.nirh Islands: and everywhere
A An South America they wore abroaa
/, sowing the seeds OF dissension' Try
ing 10 stir up one nation against
' another and all against the United
Q states. In their sum theae variour
{ operations amounted TO direct assui'
a upon the Monroe Doctrine. And even
. n we had given up our rights to traV'
el on the sea. even II We had surren'
y dered 10 Gerni, n threats and aband
oned our legitimate trade In NUM-
. tions, she German offensive In th'
y New world. in our own land and
. among our neighbors too serious t'
be ignored.
. So lorg as Il was pcssible the Gov
y eminent of the United States tried q
> belieye that such activities. the evi
L dence OF which was already In larg'
. measure At hand. were the work o
y irresponsible and misguided individ
u uals. II was only reluctantly, In IN
a face OF Overwhelming proof that IN
. recall OF the Austro-Hungarian am
~ bassacor and OF the German mliitar
- and naval attaches was damendeo
lr proof OF their criminal violations 0
le our hospitality WIS presented to thei
IN Governments But these Govern
"a monss In reply offered nc apoiogia
"a nor did TREY Issue reprimands.
become clear that such intrigue wa
tn tfeir settled policy.
The Ontario Argus. (Ontario, Or.) 1???-1947, 1917-08-16
Continued Nezt Week
DIR. N. D. FLEMING
Eve Specialist

Our speciality Is making weak viz
lon strong. poor esesoght better We
et slasses and Do is right, exactly
right
90 per cent Of headaches are eaps-
"a by soms character Of eye strata,
II you are Affected with headaches
have your eyes examined, u viii cost
The Ontario Argus. (Ontario, Or.) 1???-1947, 1917-08-16
SAVE YOUR MAGAZINES
FOR sOLDIERS IN FRANCE

Unwrapped and unaddressed
magazines. prepared, one cent
for soldiers and sailors OF the
United states expeditionary for
ces 10 Europe; onciai order OF
July n. 1917. ~
When you finish reading this
magazine place a one cent stamp
} on this notice, hand the same TO
; postal employee and II will be
> placed In the hands OF our sol
; dIers and sailsrs at the front. No
. wrapping. no address. by order
. OF Postmaster General A. s.
> Burleson.
= se
The Ontario Argus. (Ontario, Or.) 1???-1947, 1917-08-16
HOp the War Came to America
"A Bit of Diplomatic History
Nv the Committee Of Public Information

Nv the Committee Of Public Information
who have lost sight OF
declaration OF state OF war
the Imperial German Government 10
the uemorv ISLANDERS OF those
a sar, "a with the German articles by the
mite ON public issue Will carry
M history German OF nations further
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1917-09-06
REARING FRUIT ALREADY.

The movement recently inaugural
Cd TO bring several hundred men now
employed at the steel plant to Alex
andria is crystalizing, as ABOUT
twenty five houses have so lar been
ranted TO accommodate those VINO
will compose the vanguard OF man:
others who will soon be in our midst
The arrival early last Monday Of inc
steamer Atlantic, which will trans
MORT The workmen to and from the
stoov n,ant shows chat the company
means business, while the unanimous
action Of the City Council last week
for aiding the steel plant oihcia's
showed that the city'S representa-
tives were ready and anxious to 1ac'l-
itate the establishment of the Terry
service.
Tho Atlantic was moored between
King and Prince streets Yesterday
afternoon where the boat was IN
spected by many Alexandrians.
The renting of twenty-five hereto
fore idle houses in our city may Dc
likened to the few drops OF ram
which precede a copious downpouf'
Other workmen will surely follow the
advance guard when 1t Is manifest
cheaper rents prevail on the south
side Of the Potomac.
We would have rejoced had the
steel plant been located in Aiexan-
dria. az it is believed b! ssnie was
the Intention of those at Its head
several years ago. If, Reviewer we
can profit by the overflow semethlna
substantial will have bsen gained.
t:'h. plant is but sasrt distance
north of this city. la fact 1t IS IN
sight of Alexandria. 1t will take
but a few minutes for steamboat
10 make the trip.
AS will be seen elsewhere in the
Gazette, enc huRdred and fifty men,
who will reside in this city and who
will be employed at the steel plant
are expected here early next week,
from Indianapolis. Ind. They will &c
accompanied my f. A. lycett, en-
rloyn,ent manager of the Washing
ION Steel and Ordnance Company.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1917-09-06
TAKE THE BULL By THE HORNS

The fact that the Government yes
t.r,,ay took drastic action to end the
.nti-war propaganda and actlVlt'eS
,.,,.;rc+cd in the name of the lndGs-
,,.;,l Workers of the World. the
Socialist party and other organlza-
,;ors throughout the United States
y;u he read with satisfaction by the
many who have for some time
thought it was time for Columbia to
awaken.
on orders from Attorney General
Gregory, United States marshais IN
many towns and cities from the Pa
cific Coast to Pittsburgh ana Phlla-
dclphia in the East, descended at :
p. VI. central time. upon local head
quarters of the Industrial Workers
cf the World, seized books, checks.
correspondence and other documents,
and in some instances arrested ottlc-
ials found upon the premises. The
arrest at Chicago of William D.
Haywood. the organizations national
secretary was conspicuous en-
ample.
In Chicago, Federal agents took
possession of the National Headquar
FOR ri tba Socialist Party and war
rant authorizing the seizure of its
documents was served upon its coun-
sci.
The seizure OF documents was car
ried cut in accordance with plan
perfected by William c. Fits. assist
ant Attorney General, working under
direction Of the Attorney-General.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1917-09-06
CASE OF MAYOR THOMPSON.

4 Few. Americans ever thought they
should thank God for the City Coun-
ell of Chicago, but it has redeemed
its past in it's sharp rebuke to Sthe
man whom that city is unfortunate
enough to call MayorEat this time
If Thompson has disgraced that
town by his pro-Prussianism, the
Aldermen have given its new stand
ing. The vote of AZ to 6 by which
the. resolution of virtual censure was
adopted is an medication of public
sentiment in Chicago that is extreme.
" encouraging, and which plainly
foretells what will happen to Thomp.
son whenever the people get chance
at him.
The Baltimore Sun says he ought
to be impeached and put out Of Of
flee. If there is no law to that eff
feet. the Republican party of Hi
nois should make haste to disavoN
him and wash its hands of him. FL
has put himself among those who
are aiding the Prussian propaganda
and his official position has enabled
him to give false appearance Of
responsibility and dignity 60 ian
gerous> agitation. The Republican
party should repudiate him and Con
grcssman Mason, if it is not to be
judged by them. Patriotism cannot
wear any colors but the red, white
and blue
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1917-09-06
SECURING TEACHERS

Few people realize the difficulty
now being experienced by >schoo'
boards in securing suitable teachers
IT the salaries paid in this day. we
live at time when prices of every
thing are advancing with hop, ski
and a Jump, and it is not to be sup;
,ospd that teachers can be secured
- nav which merely allows them u
exist that is with no surplus "hat-
ever after their monthly expenses
shall have been paid. The Richmond
virpinian in speaking of present con
ditions. among other things, says tn
.dncationa! authorities Of Virginia
"a now called on to solve this prop
lem 1t is very real, assumes more
ominous proportions daily and even
tho suggestion of solution is not yet
in sight
At this date on the eve of the open
inc. of majority of the schools III
Virginia, the supply of teachers =
far exceeded by the demand.
In none of the cities is the shert
are felt as it is in the rural districts
Although the solution of the prop
lem has sst been fsund, the contrlout'
ING factors are perfectly apparent
Ph. steadily increasing high cost o
living presented an urgent pronlen
fl the uaderpaid teachers and Uncie
Sam answered it with call TO thS
civil service. The call combined az
appeal 70 patriotism with aDoa'
double the pay they we're receiving
and the call was answered. quickly
and substantially. Of four female
teachers who were under contract d
i.w weeks ago in a small Virginia
school, three took the civil service
examination, were appointed to posi-
lions at twice the salary they were
70 have received as teachers, and were
releasd by their principal two weeks
before the opening of the fall term
The secretary to the superintendent or
p,blic instruction, tells of young
lady he knows personally who taught
o.r in = small community,
boarding with q private family Tor
g ner month";. This same young lady
is going back to ner post this year
wifi, a So increase in salary and \
SIT increase IN her board bill Board
nas advanced in this single year 70
s25 per month and this Is no eNcep-
tiunal instance.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1917-09-06
All His Aides Accused

Pctrograd, Sept. 6.-Former Min
lister of War Soukhomlinoff, on trla'
with his wife, charged with high
treason and as being an accomplish
of Colonel Maisoicvoff, one OF his
sabordinates who has been convicted
as German spy, explained toSa!
why he never suspected the latter.
He admitted receiving numbe'
of letters while minister, accusing
Maisoievofr. but said he paid 10 at
tcn'ion to them.
Had | acted on every letter I re
ccivcd, there would have been no of
ticials left in the war ministry" n
said. "for ! received letters accus
ing every one of them"
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1917-09-06
DOUBLE DAMAGE SUIT.

Reading, Pa. Sept. G.-Nathryn NJ.
NixGorf, has brought suit against
Nelson r. Gr:smaa Reading real
estate broker, for 10000 damage
FOR alleged breach Of promise to
:narry and $1,000 damage for inju-
ries, claiming that he Eickci her and
~ a result she must undergo an OPP
nration for rupture. The woman
"ormcri? lived in Lancaster. Girls
m was divorced several months ago,
claiming dcsertion on the part Of his
wife.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1917-09-06
GERMAN HOWL OF RAGE.

The howl Of rage that has gore
I'D from the Observation-Disclosures
newspapers Of Germany over the
Presidents note rejecting the Pope S
peace proposals must he regarded as
a striking tribute 10 the terrible
truths contained in that historic do
cument. The Philadelphia Record in
This connection says undoubtedly It
was an unusual proceeding for the
head of one great nation to say with
perfect frankness that thuSe i'll gu
ihortty in an enemy country are i
bunch of liars who cannot be trusted.
but that really is the fact, and It
was time that somebody should say
so III a way that would drive the
truth home 10 the German people.
Thcy saw so themselves. but natural
" are deeply mortified that any one
else should make the accusation. II
was only last week that Herr En-
berger. the leader of The Catho!:t
Marty in the Reich>;a@, biuntly de-
clarcd. apropos OF the separate
rcaca offered 10y Germany III Russia,
that the German Governments "ot-
fetal communications are coming
into wide diScredit abroad, owing to
the many sclf-evident contradictions
IN them" "Wlde discredit" and sell
evident contradictions What is
that but parliamentary way OF
saying that nobody believes any
statement made by Chancellor Mi
chaehs ANA the kaiscr's ministers!
As a people Inc Germans have al
ways been accounted truthful, but as
a nation they have. under the tute-
lace Of the HohenZollerns, given
yhelr approval to the doctrine, quot
ed with approval from Machlavell.
tha. the state is affected by no moral
obligations and that it cannot 5e
bcund by treaties unless these are 20
It's sclf-intereSt.
The Washington Post expresses
the sentiments Of most Americans
when it says s.the United States,
without .vindictiveness: and without
csoyetousness,,S intends TO carry the
Wa, 10 successful termination. The
safetv of civilization and liberty
-..ae: = % the interest of many ma
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1917-09-06
tions to band together to defeat Ger

tions to band together to defeat Ger
MANY, the common enemy of all. But
if, after the safety of civilization and
liberty shall have been assured. any
nation or group of nations should
attempt to go further and Wrese
material advantages for themselves
from an enemy laid low by Amer
lea. this nation could not honorably
participate in the proceedings. Nay
the limited States would be in honor
bound to call halt, and perempto-
r;lv demand that an enemy vanqulstl-
ad NV II should not be robbed. Inc
world has execrated Germany for It's
,,arriless treatment of France IN
1871. The United States will never De
. Marty TO similar treatment OF Ger
MANY or any other enemy. 1t Is not
IN the American spirit to engage III
> struggle with burglar, and then'
after having overpowered him to
rifle his pockets. Anything conduct,
mo to the defeat of Germany VIII
have the hearty support of the Unit
ed States. But when Germany stah"s
helpless. there will be no orgy OF
snoIiation with the consent OF the
limited States. 1t is we'll that both
the German people and the allied
nations should grasp this fact IN all
its bearings, and at once
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1917-09-06

canning plants III this section was
caused by incendiarics, but oy enc
mics Of this country, State Detective
G. L. Lynch is searching Tor five
men who were up the government
canal tile day before the last plant
was burned and who left in 4 hurry
in . fas: notorboat early the next
morning. The suspects came up the
canal and obtained provisions and
laid close to the canncIy the might
Of the fire.
DESPITE the excitement incident to
thc fire, the five men laid snug II
their boat and did not appear on
shore. The next morning they bur
lied down the canal toward Ocean
Civ and secured pilot across the
Rehcboth Bayy Leaving hi!cs they
told him they were camping aa'
would stop and get breakfast, but
he alleges, the minute hd hal left
! thcy started at full speed down Tx
canal toward Virginia.
State authorities confess that they
regard the burning Of The two can
nirg plants, one at Overlook ans
The other at Rchoboth Beach. within
| such a short tine as q part Of a plo
to destroy The food suppl. -Ar'
rests will he made this week.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1917-09-06

What We Need to Win This War.
Men! First. last and all the time.
Men.
Not filings for uniforms, but men
in brain ana body.
Strong in will.
Keen in mind.
Quick in decision.
Stable in character.
Unwavering in courage.
Men who can command.
Men who can obey.
WeaklingS are not wanted to meet
the grave emergencies that arc be-
fore US
Even the daily grind of military
duties requires manhood of a superior
order, and when Il comes to active
service, courage and determination
true characteristics OF strong
physique-are essential --bernarl
Macfadden in September Physical
Culture.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1917-09-06
Notice Annual Meeting.

The annual meeting Of the stock
holders Of the Arlington Brewing
Company will be held at the Office
Of The company. Ross!yn, Va. on
Tuesday September II, 1917, at 10
o'clock Il. m, for the purpose of
ciccLng directors and for the tran
saction Of such other business as
may properly be brought before
said meeting.
Arlington Brewing Company.
201-14t Abe King, Secretary.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1917-09-06
DEL RAY and ST. elmo PERSONAL news NOTES

About one-half of the teachers OF
Nj. Z. Sunday School attended the
meeting Of, teachers and officers last
night, 50 there was no real action
taken in regard to any, of the sub
iects discussed, although Mr.. J, Fl.
Shuster. Of St. Elmo, consented to
act as treasurer and it was decided
10 hold rally day in October.
Rev. ". l.. Wayts, pastor o. the
Baptist church. conducted the prayer
meeting service IL that church last
night.
Mr. George West on Peyton Ave-
nue.. Del Ray, has one CT the pretticst
concord grape vines about here. The
single vine yielded four bushels OF
grapes.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1917-09-06
LABOR DAY PARADE
PHOTOGRAPHS.

We've placed on sale
! Another series Of
Interesting post card views
That of the
, Labor day parade
Under the auspices OF the
Order of Fratcrnal Amcricans.-
Every phase Of
The occasion
Is covered
From the platoon
iOf splendid men,
Guardians of the
Safety of our community
And our homes
Which led the pr0ccssi0n,-
Followed BY Indian Guard Band
Then our gallant Light Infantry
Marchin" as guard OF horror
To the two flags we adore
Old Glory and tic flag Of
Good cid Virginia.
These being carried
BY the members of o. 4. A.
Who presented them to
Alexandria High School
Then the 18th Field
Artillery Band.-
Followed by delegations
From the fire companies
Men who also serve
Their community so n0bly,-
Then the speaking
And finally the fiinging-
o. the two glorious banners
TO the breeze
b. Miss Carver and
Master Bernard Yates
Make series Of
Photographs worth preserving. =
See our display
THE JAMESON STUDIO,
- King Street.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1917-09-06
Classified Advertising

BIG REWARD-Will be paid and ne
questions asked for return OF
no.lIcthcnh containing large sum
Of money: lost rear Gibson's drug
store Alexandria Sunday night
Address DR.. George H. Levin
1918 Eye street, n. W., Washing.
tor, y. G..
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1917-09-06

WANTED-A bright messenger boy.
Apply to Postal Telegraph and
Gable Company, 427 King street.
2l4-3t.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1917-09-06

FOR RENT rooms furnished OF
unfinished, separate or all to-
gethcr. Apply to Mrs. Robinson,
I'll south Pitt Street. 2l4-3t
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1917-09-06

FOR RENT-Six room brick house
with all improvements. Call at 800
north Patrick street. 198-tf.
An intelligent person may earn 500
monthly corresponding for. news
papers; $40 to; $50 monthly in spare
time; experience unnecessary; no
canvassing; subjects suggested.
Send for particulars. National Press
Bureau, Room 1884, Buffalo, N. Y.
11S-tf.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1917-09-06
PLOT TO DESTROY FOOD.

Evidence That Canning plants We're
Burned by Nations Fees.
Rehoboth Beach, Del. Sept. O.
Convinced that the Burning of two
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1917-09-06

FACTORY AND WAREHOUSE
SITE-Over one acre at Patrick,
Pendleton and Henry streets. Rail-
road siding and other advantages.
Best available site in Alexandria,
NJ. l.. Horner, 612 King street,
Alexandria, Virginia. Phone 269.
209-tf.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1917-09-06

FOR RENT-Stablc. room for )
horses. Apply to Leachman and
Saum, corner Payne and Queen
streets. 213-3t.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1917-09-06

WANTED-To rent place OF about
100 acres for general farming
Will pay cash or shares. Refer
ences exchanged. NJ. l.. Horner,
612 King street. 213-Gt.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1917-09-06

Del Ray, Sept G.--Sophie, eldest
daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. jacob Gas
man, had an operation for removal OF
tonsils and adenoids at Providence
Hospital Washington yesterday
morning, and is reported to be DONG
we'll.
Mrs. R. A. Wilkinson and family
have returned from Ocean City, Md.'
where they were the guests OF her
sister for several days.
The prayer meeting at the NJ. +.
Church South last night was vel!
attended, and tie pastor. Rev. l.. /.
Fielding, talked on the subject CT
"The Wedding Feast"
Mrs. Jack Blanchard fell and cat
her knee severely this morning.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1917-09-06

WANTED-All boys not returning to
school of 10 years of age and up,
ward, wanted to handle freight.
Apply to Agent at Potomac Yard
Va. at once.
2l0-6t.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1917-09-06

pusIIsuED EVERY AFTERNOON.
Except Sunday.
By The Alexandria Gazette Corporation
s17 King Street, Alexandria, Va.
.nsuaRn W. SMITH, President and
Treasurer.
WILLIAM ALBERT SM0OT, Vice
President.
unwIn BRADLEY HARD. Editor Ano
General Manager
Entered at the Postoffice at Aletah-
dr,a, Virginia as second class fnatler'