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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1917-05-25
Captain VIM. B. Smithers Dead.

Captain William B. Smlthers' re-
siding at 11G North Columbus street
th;s citv. died at his home this al
ternoon at quarter to two O'CLOCK
Funeral arrangements have not YET
been made.
CAPTAIN Smithers was born At The
Plains, Virginia, was 81 years Old
and is survived by his wife. tie
was a member of the Methodist
Church South, also of Alexandra
Washington Lodge, Mount Vernon
Chapter, Royal Arch Masons, old
Dominion Commandery, knights
Templar, and Acca Temple of the
Mystic Shrine.
For the past thirty years or more
the deceased has been a passenger
conductor on the Southern Railway
and previous to that time was en-
ployed in other capacities on that
railroad. He was one of the best
known passenger conductors on the
line between Washington and the
South.
During the past two years he has
been afflicted with throat trouble
which finally resulted in his death
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1917-05-25
STEAMSHIP SUM
Gun Thrown High in Air Crashes
Through Deck House.

New York, May 25 The British
steamship Tcla, vessel OF about
1000 tons. built in Belfast tor the
United Fruit Company and taken over
bv the British admiralty at the be
Ginning of the war beIore she was
co,nnIeted was torpedoed and sunk
br German submarine May 2 OIL
the English coast, according TO Z?
,oubers of the crew who arr'Fcu
here today on a British passenger
hip.
The Tela had made only ore voE-
aoe TO this country leaving mere tne
early part of April with a cargo OF
rozen beef. According to the men
who arrived yesterday the cargo mao
been discharged and the vessel was
On her. way to another British por'
when she was destroyed.
Although the torpedo, when was
fred without warning, tore away ai'
! most the entire stern Of the shl!
Injured. The ship was armed. Inc
c,, was lifted from its base by th'
explosion and thrown into the ar
coming down amidships and crash'nI
through the deck houses.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1917-05-25
WILL SELL LIBERTY BONDS.

Alexanrians Desiring to Purchase Can
Secure Them at the Store of NJ.
Ruben and Sons.
Inasmuch as none of the Liberty
Bonds have been offered for sale in
Alexandria, Mr.. Leopold Ruben of
the firm of NJ. Ruben and Sons, has
decided to arrange to have them
placed on sale at that store. In or
der to assist those who may desire to
buy them and who can not pay all
cash down for them, he proposes TO
arrange a plan which will enable them
to secure them on a partial payment
plan. Watch tomorrow's issue of the
Gazette for further particulars.
If you cannot enlist in Uncle Sam S
regular army or navy, join the army
of liberty bond buyers. That will help
some.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1917-05-25
MOTORMAN IS FINED.
Arraigned On the Charge of Reck-
lessness While Procession Was
Passing.

Motorman Johnson, Of the Wash
ington-Virginia-R Railway, was before
the Police Court this morning
charged with running his train
across the intersection of King and
Washington streets late yesterday
while the cortege which had par
ticipated in the celebration of Con-
federate Memorial Day was march
ing toward Christ Church yard. Ac-
cording to the testimony, there was
gap in the procession when the
train reached Washington street,
which Johnson said he thought had
been made to allow his train to pass
Witnesses, however, testified that
at the time attempts were beng
made to close up the gap, when the
motorman waved his hand and pro-
ceeded through the cortege.
Justice Cation deemed the motor
man guilty of recklessness in moving
hi strain on this occasion, and I'M
posed fine of So.
John Mullen had been arrested
for being drunk. He left collateral
but failed to appear when his case
was called and forfeited his deposit
from Aca Temple, Richmond, ar
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1917-05-25
SHRINERS ARRIVE IN CITY.
Parade and Concert to be Given Late
This Afternoon Followed BY Cere-
monial at Eight Tonight.

Some sixty-fve or more Shrlners
rived in the city today at eleven
o'clock to attend the ceremonial to
be held this evening. The time from
noon until four o'closk was devoted
to sightseeing trips which were
given the visitors by the local men,
bers of the fraternity. The program
calls for a parade and drill to be
given at ) o'clock by the patrol, a
concert by the band at 6 o'clock and
the formal ceremonial exercises at
8 p. M, in the Elks' home on Prince
street. The occasion promises to
be one of much interest to the fra
ternity in general.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1917-05-25
Fire This Afternoon.

An alarm of fire at 8 o'clock this
afternoon called the department to
311 south Columbus street, to a
frame house occupied by Mrs. Petit
and owned by Mrs. J. P. Sweeney
The fire was caused by the explosion
of small gasolene stove. It was ex-
tinguished before serious damage
was DONE
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1917-05-25
TO TRAIN NEGRO OFFICERS
War Department Plans Camp for
1000 Applicants.

Washington, May 25.--Commanle,.;
of the army departments have been
instructed to select from negro ap-
plicants for enrolment at the special
officers training camp to be opened
at Fort Des Moines next month the
following apportionment from each
department; Northeastern, 40; East
ern, 24O; Southeastern, 43O; Central,
1876: Southern, Is, and Western, 20.
This provides for 1000 men to be
selected from college graduates and
members of negro regiments of the
National Guard, and is exclusive OF
2sO noncommissioned officers and en-
listed men to be assigned for train
ing as prospective officers from the
negro regiments of the regular army.
The camp will be ready for the re-
pular detail on June ) and tor the
other men June Is. instruction VIII
begin June Is.
The War Department has left the
task of distributing vacancies pro-
portionately among states or cities
to the departmental commanders, ana
has ruled also that no man less thah
80 wears of age will be sent to camp
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1917-05-25
Student Beaten.

Syracuse, n. Y. May 25.-Because
he burned a newspaper with
picture Of an American flag on it Sid
new Prayer, Brooklyn student at
Syracuse university, was taken in an
automobile by student mob and
badly beaten He is recovering IN a.
hospital.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1917-05-25
BLOWS AT U-BOATS.
British Food Situation has Improved.
Saws Premier Lloyd George.

London; May 25,: t:3O p: m.--::''The
successes against submarines have
resulted in a distinct Improvement
in our food situation" said Premier
Lloyd George today in the house of
commons.
The premier said more effective
blows had been dealt the submarines
during the last three weeks than in
any corresponding period of the war
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1917-05-25

Miss Eunice Jones who. has spent
the past three weeks with Miss
Lucille Golden, in Remington, Va,
has returned to her home in north
Payne street.
The Rev. and Mrs. Augustine j
Smith, of Polesville, Md, spent sew
eral days in this city last week
while attending the Protestant Epis-
ccpal convention in Washington
Dr.. Smith is brother of Postmas-
ter William M. Smith.
Elder F. f. Gibson. the pastor of
the Seventh Day Adventist Church
in Alexandria, will preach Saturday
afternoon at three o'clock at the
Odd Fellows Hail. His subject will
be "The Great Confederacy; Babylon
and Her Fall" All are cordially
invited to attend this important SER
vice. The Sabbath School will be
conducted at the usual time at 2
p. m.
The Braddock Heights unit of the
Red Cross is progressing rapidly and
has gained in membership until it
now numbers over thirty. The We'd
nesday afternoon meeting. was well
attended and a splendid amount of
work accomplished. The most cry
ing need of the unit now is funds to
buy supplies with which to- carry on
the work and arrangements will soon
be made for a benefit to be given for
this purpose.
The Evangelistic meeting at the
First Baptist Church is growing in
interest and numbers. Last night
was the largest up to the present.
The Rev. r. D. Garland's topic was
"The Back Sliding Church Member"
and he will speak along the same lines
at the service tonight. There will be
no service on Saturday, but he will
preach three times on Sunday. The
meeting will continue the whole of
next week. Members of all churches
are invited to be present.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1917-05-25
ATTENTION! CAMERON CLUB

Surprise to be given Tuesday even
ing. Nav 10Th, at 8 o'clock, at III
north Washington street, under the
auspices Of the music section of the
Cameron Club. for the benefit OF the
school nurse fund. All welcome. Ad-
mission 25c. No tickets on sale. l25-5t
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1917-05-25

lips, have returned to their home II
south Pitt street.
The first entertainment arranged
for the Refreshment Corps of the
Alexandria Branch of the Red Gross
is a garden party by Mrs. Mauchllr
Niven, at her home Burnt Oak" or
Braddock Heights, Saturday, June
2nd, from 5 to o'clock
Alexandria Washington Lodge con-
ferred the honor of life membership
in that lodge upon Grand Master
Henry X. Field of this city last night
The third degree was also conferred
upon candidate. Some forty or
more members of the fraternity were
present from Washington.
Seventy-fve persons are taking
the civil service examinations at the
federal building here today for posi-
tions as department clerks in the
government service. The number
who will take them is so great that
rs more will be given the opportunity
tomorrow and the same number on
Monday.
The Rosemont Branch Of the Amer
lean Red Cross will hold lawn
party at the residence of Mrs. w.
A. Moore, Jr., on June 8 th., from Z
to 10. A program, consisting of a
patriotic surprise by children, will
be given at s o'clock. Home grown
strawberries. home made ice cream,
cake and candy will be on sale.
The old st. Asaph race track north
of the city has been leased from
Frank NJ. Hill of this city and others
bv the War Department and it is
expected that at least two thousand
soldiers will be stationed there with
in the next month. Workmen are
already engaged in getting the
grounds in shape. A troop from
Fort Myer will begin the erection of
tents there today it is stated, and
some 500 or more are to be used
for the accommodation of the troops
which will be sent there wiUhil a
few days. The grounds have been
leased for a year with the privilege
of purchase, it is reported.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1917-05-25

Nag and Washington streets.
The valuable collection of painting:
and other highly priced relics cen
rected with the days of George Wash
inyton. which adorn the Alexandra
Washington lodge rooms in the
Masonic Temple. has been further en-
ricked by the addition of beautiful
oil portrait of DR.. Elisha Cullen
Dick former master Of the lodge.
Dr.. Dick was one of the three COLI
sulting physicians during the last H.
ness Of Washington, the other twA
being DR.. Custavus Brown, OF Port
Tobacco. Md. and Dr. Craik, of this
city. nr. Dick was also one of the
founders Of the Masonic order in this
vicinity ard laid the cornerstone of
the District Of Columbia in 1871 AZ
Jones Point Lighthouse, now AleNan-
dria. while master of the lodge herr.
He also assisted in laying the corner
stone Of The United States Capitol in
1879. walking with Washington from
the Executive Mansion to the site of
the Capitol. His remains are buried
in the Old Friends hurying ground
on the north size t: f,ueen street, be-
tween Washington and Columbus
streets in this city. ?he portrait is
highly valued by the members of the
lodge. and has been Lung on the east
wall Lf the l:aScroan over the sec-
retarv's desk. IT is copy OF the ori'
ginal which was painted from life,
now in the possession of Judge Alfred
Pierce, a grandson of the doctor and
Judge of the state court Of Appeals
of Maryland. The original hangs in
the Ccrcoran Art gallery in Wash
ington. from which the copy was
painted under the direction Of COM
mittee from the lodge consisting o.
C. H. Callahan, A. G. Uhler and >
w. Pitts.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1917-05-25

Potomac Lodge of Odd Fellows will
nominate officers this evening who
will be elected at the second meeting
in June.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1917-05-25
TNFOUNDED RuMOR.
Southeastern Section of the City
Excited Over Report of Accident to
MotOrboat.

People residing in the southeastern
section of the city were startled this
morning by a report that a motor
boat containing several young men
and young women of that section
had caught fire last night and sew
eral of the occupants had been
drowned. Relatives and friends OF
the party began an investigation,
and, to their great relief, learned
that the boat had not been burned
but had broken down some distance
below Alexandria. They repair
to the scene of the accident and
| towed the party hack to this city
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1917-05-25

Mrs. William Franklin White and
son, Master William Fran Kiln White,
Jr., have returned from a two weeks
visit to relatives in Richmond, Va.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1917-05-25
Alexandria City and Suburbs

Mrs. James H. Bitter left last
night to spend several months in
.Asheyille, North Carolina.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1917-05-25

Mrs. Henry c. Phillips and son, Mr..
Charles Phillips, who were called to
Eddystone, Pa, recently on account
of the illness of Mr.. Henry c. Phil
lips, have returned to their home in
south Pitt street.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1917-05-25

Mrs. C. G. Shears, of Mclean, was
the guest yesterday of her mother,
Mrs. Noble Lindsey at her home on
Brad,iock Heights.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1917-05-25

The Junior Missionary Society of
the Methodist Episcopal Church
South will hold cake sale tomo row
morning at Brawner 9r";ners store.
Nag and Washington streets.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1917-05-25

Maryland spring chicken at Ram
mels cafe.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1917-05-25

|. Deviled Crabs, little neck clans and
clam, chowder at Rammeps Cafe.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1917-05-25
) lNEYER DISAPPOINT

WE. NEVER DISAPPOINT
when you want printing done in a
hurry.
COMMERCIAL PRESS - 1
,st.ta:S Harry w. Wade ~
1918 King t% Phone SO
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1917-05-25

Fish. CLANS, Oysters, Crabs, at
Phone 3O7J. J. BRILL, No. z King St.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1917-05-25

Miss Eunice Jones who has spent
the past three weeks with Miss
Lucille Golden, in Remington, Va,
has returned to her home in north
Payne street.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1917-05-25

Continued on Page FoErl.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1917-05-25

Continued on Page Two.)
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1917-05-25

FaiH tonight and Saturday. ex-f
cepH probably showers in extreme
southwest portion; gentle to mod
! eyate northwest winds, becoming \
,fariable.
n High tides 1903 a M, and l:35
Y n m. Sun rose 4:47. Sun sets 1922.
Corpus Christi caller and daily herald. [volume] (Corpus Christi, Tex.) 1911-1917, 1917-07-06

Room and board 10 auiei family on
south BUTT near the bay address
boa 4, care caller. ~
Corpus Christi caller and daily herald. [volume] (Corpus Christi, Tex.) 1911-1917, 1917-07-06
NOTICE IN PROBATE

rNN STATE uF rENASs
To the sheriff nr an, Constable cf
Nucecs roNnt, Grretiug
You sip hereby commanded thni hs
maklns publication 80 this unii.e for
ton days in SOME newspaper Published
in Nuur County Non summon au grr-
sons Interested lu the estate ~ 81
A. CRuley to answer an application
ilied 10 q A CaulY On the yourt,
Court ~ Nuccrs countN. ON the eeth
day 90 junc 1919. for thr pu'hato az
tac VITA and lciiVrs tostamcutafy
which viii ~ heard hy aaia Court on
the isth daN ~ iuiy 1877 I'D the court
house ~ said county, IN Corpus chris
tA Texas az Witch time AN persons en-
terestca ln said estate may appear and
contest sSid application II they see
proper.
Bereip fail rot but have you before
slid Court on tho said frst dAy 81
the neal term thereof this writ VIII
No,if return thereon. showing how 80,
have executed the same
Wi1nes9 my hand and official seal
al Corps CHRISTI reNAs this 1iat IA,
~ June A, u. 1917,
li%S1 GILBERT NcGIOIN.
Clcrh County couas Sueces Count,
A trse copv J ccFtifNs
rseAssk q. DoniNSNN. Sheriff.
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Corpus Christi caller and daily herald. [volume] (Corpus Christi, Tex.) 1911-1917, 1917-07-06
C1aSSifiedAdS

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Corpus Christi caller and daily herald. [volume] (Corpus Christi, Tex.) 1911-1917, 1917-07-06
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Corpus Christi caller and daily herald. [volume] (Corpus Christi, Tex.) 1911-1917, 1917-07-06

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The Alaska daily empire., 1917-11-30
WESTERN FISH IN LONDON
Overseas Edition London Main

Overseas Edition London Maip
 A fish which had been lying dead for 22 months was eaten with enjoyment at luncheon in the Ifcca- diiy Hotel London, and the gourmes present declared it good. It was white fish of eight nine pounds. caught in of the inland lakes of Sas- tatchewan.
 Frozen caught it sent to England for Canadian troops lay forgotten in and when discovered it served party whose frank judgment invited The fish placed in cold water for three hours. "unreeze it. taken out and with thin layers of fat above and below It served with a stuffng of and onions and bread crumbs, potatoes mashed in cream and cauliflower au gratin The flesh firm, fresh and savory and the combined dish had something of the racness of duck.
 Other exotic dishes in the fried sole though this could not aspire to the fine deicacy of the Dover sole that queen of the breakfast tab- boiled cod and hake from the western shore of the Atlantic, and boiled halibut from Vancouver, a good tasty, and filling fish
 All the fish served from the frozen stock sent from Canada, Newfoundland and Labrador for the Canadian soldiers in England. The soldiers have it two mornings week for breakfast, and Fridays for dinner. Saving the white fish, it is all cleaned headed and dressed before being shipped in refrig Keep the fish frozen until ready for use then put into cold long enough, but not longer than essary take the frost out, It will then be ready to cook. Do defrost fish in hot water or by artificial heat"
 Major Gen Greene of the Quartermaster Generals staff, Canadian army (knOwn in the force "The Generally, states that if the retailers will help, this frozen fish be put the English ket for general consumption at Cd. or I'd pound
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-11-30
THE WAR AS AN EDUCATOR

So terrible calamity is this that if point occasional blessing which it brings in it's train ought not to be accused of being bitten by the serpent, milarism. Even volcanoes, earth quakes and tornadoes entirely without their benedictions.
 eventually construct It has divided but it will final ly unite. It has blinded, bewildered and stunned, but it has also enligteneded and educated mankind
 Consider this of mental enght- enment philosopher might safely affirm that the human has gained in the knowledge of itself in these bloody years than any previous century. There is old saying that an infant learns from his than does from journeying around the world. There certainly are hours in which learn than in days and days than years.
 Think of our education in geography How little the most of had added that limited store of knowledge about the countries of the earth derived from those old colored maps of school days But, owing to this war, knowledge has been increased a hundredfod, and countries which seemed re- mote and nondescript the mountains of the moon familiar dooryard.
 Think of education history. The roots of this titanic struggle buried deep in that remote past of which we had read little in musty books, but which seemed to strangely disconnected from modern world But have to dig them up by burning the midnight oil, and that inviolable tion of events that unbreakable chain of intimate associations has passed before us link by link until the ages unit.
 In philosophy have been familiarized with the ideas of men like Schopenhauer. Nietzche and Bern hardi, of which many of had heard. In d plomacy have been made know and hate those devilsh arts by which conceal their thoughts in many dialects and languages. In science have forced to comprehend those laws of and those relationships of forces of which had not even dreamed In government have discovered with horror the inherent evils of monarchy and in flash of lightning that liberty and democracy synonyms In that greatest of all departments of knowledge, the knowledge of our human nature we have been made to understand and to believe with forevermore unquestoning faith that justice is the stone of the moral government of the uni verse.
 We have had revealed to us how small and tech nca of the political differences which bitter partisan campaigns have been waged; how alike the doctrine of Jefferson and Lincoln of Cal
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-11-30
ORDER
COURT RULE

In the District Court for the Dis trict of Alaska, Division, No. l, at Ketchikan In the Matter of the Adoption of Court Rule No. 37 F. The following is adopted as rule Jf this court, but the same shall not be in force or effect until Jan nary l, 1918, to-wit:
 RULE NO 371a
 Cases which have been pend ing in this court for more than one year without any proceed ing having been taken therein may be dismissed as of course, for want of prosecution, by the court on it's own motion. Such cases may also be dismissed for want of prosecution, on motion by any party upon three days notice to the other parties. Done in open Court this 22nd day of November, 1917.
 ROBERT w. JENNINGS,
 Judge.