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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1917-03-06
UNITED STATES AND AUSTRIA

Bulgaria has it is said decided to
break off diplomatic relations with
the United States, but Austria for tic
time being, at least, will not recall
her Ambassador.
The Bulgarian Minister at Wash
ington will demand his passports this
week, on the ground that american
hostility toward Germany must be
considered as also directed against
Bulgaria.
Austria, on the other hand, will
not even consider the arming of
American merchantmen a cause for
severing diplomatic relations. say re-
ports cabled from Holland. The
Austrian government will watch
closely to see that the United States
follows a strict course of "armed
neutrality"
It has for some been believed that
Austria is averse to break with the
United States, and the fact that ne
gotiations are being elongated seems
to lend color to this impression.
Attention has several times beer
! called to the fact that the accession
OF new king in the dual monarchy
was synchronous with the kaiser's
appeal for peace. It is openly stated
in Europe that the present monarch
is averse to his country being par
Of the tail of the Prussian kite.
Austria Hungary, when it become!
apparent that Germany cannot win il
this war, may leave the Kaiser t.
his fate.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1917-03-06
Electric Trains Run to Late Hour
Last Night Transporting AleXan-
drians Back to Their Homes.

1t was after II o'clock last night
before all the Alexandria visitors to
| Washington had returned to the city.
1t had been an uncomfortable expert
ence to many. The northwest wind
which set in early yesterday render
cred conditions very cold, while there
was a sand storm, which though
lot az suffOcating az those on the Des-
ert of Sahara, cut like a knife and
caused the incessant use of handker-
chiefs to rid optics of the tiny
particles Of grit which seemed to
aim for the eyeball. The sand had
been spread on the streets after the
rains of the past few days and the
wind sent it whirling through the air
in clouds. f.'t
Train followed train during the
morning hours, and during the latter
part of the afternoon they were again
running in sections in disregard Of
schedule time in order to transport
the thousands who remained in Wash
ngton to witness the fire works.
The aftermath of the inauguration
was in evidence in Alexandria today,
as is usual after the induction of a
new President into office. People
come to Washington on such occa-
sions from every section of the coun-
Try. Alexandria gets some Of the
overflow, and these visitors generally
remain in the capital city several
DAYS after the inauguration.
After visiting the different points
Of interest in Washington most CT
tie strangers 90 to Arlington, and
later to Mount Vernon. On their re-
surn from the tomb Of Washington
the larger number stop off at Alex
andria for the purpose of inspecting
different points of interest in our
city. It was so today. Christ Church,
the Braddock House, City Hotel, site
cs the Marshall House and other
niaces of interest were gazed at ny
manv Electric trains again ran IN
sections transporting the visitors.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1917-03-06
COUNCIL AND SCHOOL BOARD

Only Courts or Superior School Au-
thorities Have Jurisdiction to in.
vestigate and Punish.
The council Of the city of Rich
mond has no jurisdiction over the
school board or division superinten-
dent of schools.
City Attorney H. R. Pollard on
yesterday rendered decision in the
matter of the jurisdiction of council
in matters affecting these officials in
connection with certain charges filed
with council by Robert n. Thomas, a
recently dismissed teacher.
Mr.. Pollard points out that the
officials in question are state officers
and that grievances against schoo
board may be subject of grand jury
investigation or may be investigated
and adjusted by their superior schoo
authorities, appeals being in order
all the way up to the state board O
education.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1917-03-06
MRS. JOHN PARK AGNEM.
Claimed by Death at Her Home III
This City Yesterday.

MS Slly leSlStHo.'
Mrs John Park Agnew passed
away at her late residence. 3oo Duke
street, yesterday She had attained
= great age and her life was pre-emI-
oent for its usefulness and christian
service. Her husband, John Park
Aenew, preceded her to the grave
MANY years ago and was notable
citizen of this city He was possessed
CT a gentIeness Of manner ana
nobility of character which COM
mendcd him to all
Mrs. Agnew was Matilda Elizabeth
Thomas. and was a lineal descendant
Of the noted Phelps family, being OF
Puritan ancestory. and 4 relative OF
Fila Wheeler Wilcox. She married
John Park Agnew in Cumberland,
Md. September 10th, lS46. They
then located in Alexandria where her
husband became prominent in busi-
ness and church circles. Mrs. Ag-
news father, John Lewis Thomas
was for many years an honored elder
IN the Westminster Presbyterian
Church Of Baltimore. and thus trained
in such an atmosphere she grew to
ideal womanhood and christian char
acter. She united with the church
when quite young and was the oldest
member Of the Second Presbyterian
Church in this city. She had sus-
tanned interest in all matters that
! nartained TO the good of humanity
and the kingdom of righteousness.
always kind, consderate and gencr-
ous. Mrs. Agnew has left an undy-
Ior memorial in the blessing of a life
crown old and beautiful in the stress
and strain of life's duties and re-
sponsibilities. The splendid faith in.
! God and the passion for her Off
spring. which was as deep as the bot.
tom of the bottomless earth. She
| flooded the home with the sunshine
of JOY and poured a wealth of love
and devotion around the hearthstonc.
AS love. fidelity and maternity
are the most sacred things in the
life of a woman, so motherhood is
the crown Of womanhood and in the
home Mrs. Agnew swayed the sceptre
of power and revealed feminine vir-
tues.
It is no wonder that her memory
! is blessed and cher children rise up
and call her blessed God blessed
their home with ten children and
when the father and husband was
taken she never faltcred in her duty
to the living but lived with firm
faith and calm confidence in Gods
love and keeping power. Such life
stands out like an angel in light ard
right her end was peace.
Servant of God. well done!
Rest from thy loved employ;
The battle fought, the victory won,
Enter thy Masters joy"
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1917-03-06
INAUGURAL AFTERNAFHRETURNE TRUE BILLS
Grand Jury Report on Cases of Three
White and Eight Colored Men
Charged with Violating Dry Law.

The grand jury of the Corporation
Court which was adjourned last week
until today, reassembled this morning
and at 1880 this afternoon returned
the following indictments:
Com. VS. James Treakle, charged
with violating the prohibition laws,
true bill. a..
Com. VS.. Thomas Buckley, on same
charge, true bill.
Com. VS.. Arthur Welch, on same
charge a true bill.
The grand jury also brought IN
true bills in the following cases
against negroes:
Isaiah Paris, John Wrbash, Connie
Washington, NJ. Hayes, John Has
kins, Pete Mason, John W. Berry ana
William Lomax, all charged with
violating the prohibition law.
The reports of the grand jury on
the cases of Richard c.. Burnett and
John RYAN, were not ready at l:3O
o'clock, when the jury were brought
into the court room and adjourned
until 2:3O o'clock this afternoon. IL
was understood that other witnesses
are required in the cases against Bur-
nett and Ryan, and a report will prob
ably be made upon the same some
t;,,,a tLis afternoon.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1917-03-06
BITTER AGAINST AMERICANS
German Newspaper Pours Abuse
Upon Wilson.

Upon Wilson.
The Hague, March 6,-The Han
over Courier, a copy of which has
been received here, contains vitu-
perative editorial, full of personal
abuse for President Wilson, the
United States, and Americans gener-
ally, in which adjectives like dis
honest" Ignorant" and bullying"
occur in every other line.
What is the so-called plot that
may not see the light?" asks the
Courier. "Would they have us wait
patiently like dumb OK for the
butchers AK? If America joins our
enemies we have perfect right to
deal with Americas enemies"
The newspaper continues to the
length of a column, making asser-
tions concerning american hypo-
crisy." The editorial concludes:
"The army widows and orphans
commission rightly rejected Mr..
Gcrard's half million marks. We need
TO aims. To offer the widows and or
phans of victims of American bullet:
dole from blood money earned from
them was an impertinence inviting
point blank refusal of the money.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1917-03-06
MAKES WAR WITH CABBAGE
Gi,t-Edpe Food Used by Wife to Beat
Up Husband.

Up huSDanu.
Wilkes-Barre, Pa, March 6.-Al-
though cabbage costs q cents a
pound and potatoes arc bringing 81
a bushel Mrs. John Holduc, aged -,
found they were just the things she
needed to beat up her husband and
send him to the hospital for repairs.
To use them as effective weapons,
Mrs. Eoluduc got the potatoes and
cabbage good and hot. A pot OF
each happened to be on the stove
vixen John came home, Sunday night
Aggravated at his appearance and
the things he said, Mrs. Holduc hurled
the pot of potatoes at her husband
and also brought the head OF the
boiled cabbage, juice and all, down
upon his head
She won. for John was so badly
scalded that he fell unconscious tc
the floor. Then Mrs. Holduc was ar
rested and held pending the outcome
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1917-03-06
HER ABSENCE KILLS MOTHER
Grieying Over Missing Girl and Six
Deaths, Dies Broken Hearted.

Wilmington, Del, March 6.-Worry
over what may have become of her
daughter. Jessie Rash, who left VIII
mington, April 6, 1916, and has not
been heard of since, finally resulted in
the death Of Mrs. Mollie Rash. aged
6S, yesterday at her home at No. 625
Union street. Mrs. Rash had been
i'll for month.
The disappearance of her daugh-
ter, along with the death of her hus-
band and five children, all within the
past three years, sent her to PED
with a broken heart. Ever since the
disappearance of her daughter, tng
aged woman continued 70: call ,for
her. r..
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1917-03-06
ATTACK On TALLER
Fail TO Gain Liberty After Hitting
Garnett Over Head with Stee! Bar

Fail 10 Gain Liberty After Hitting
Garnett Over Head with Stee! Bar
Attacking Jailer R. c. Garnett
with two steel bars and locking him
in the cell in which they had been
confined, three white prisoners at
tempted to escape from the Henrlco
county Jail Sunday afternoon shortly
after s o'clock while they were being
given their dinner That the attempt
was not successful was due to the re-
sistance offered by the jailer and the
quick response of the City Police De-
partment, which had the institution
surrounded within a few minutes
after the alarm was given.
Jailer Garnett was struck across
the head with the steel bar by one
of the men, the blow inflicting deep
cash that bled profusely. He was
also beaten and choked, but was moi
seriously hurt. 4 call was sent in
for the city ambulance, and DR.. j.
Fulmer Bright also treated him later
He was found to be badly bruised
but the blow across the head was not
serious. The prisoners were unfam,
, iliar with the Jail. ard, while they had
secured the jsiler's revolver and keys
were unable to make. their escape be
fore the jail was surrounded by city
officers.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1917-03-06
FEARS PLOT AGAINST BRAZIL
Rio Janeiro Paper Urges That Ger
mans Re Matched

Rio Janeiro Paper Urges That Ger
mans Be Watched.
Rio Janeiro, March 6-The Jour-
nal Razon begs the Brazilian Gov
ernment to keep the German machina-
tions under surveillance, pointing out
that Germany had hatched conspir-
acies in all parts of the world. 1t is
impossible, in the opinion OF the
paper, that Germany has forgotten TO
make her dispositions in South
America, particularly in Brazil
The paper draws parallel be-
tween the suggestions Of Argentina
in favor of peace and the Carranza
proposition. 1t abjures the Govern
ment to ascertain if the Germans
have a military organization in Bra
I'll, and if they have received arms
from the Argentine frontier and con
cludes with a protest against the
transfer to Brazil of the German con
suls who are being withdrawn IRON
the United States.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1917-03-06
SECOND INAUGURATION
Woodrow Wilson Rcalrirms His
Fealty for America First And
Thrills Large Audience.

Reafirming his fealty for "Americ;
First" and speaking before an audi
ence thrilled with patriotism, and
united purpose to support the CHEZ
Executive, President Woodrow Will
son took the oath Of Office to uphold
and defend the Constitution OF the
United States for another four years
leader of the greatest nation in the
world yesterday.
There was no loud outbursts of ap-
plausc at any time in the short IL
augural address, but as the sun
pccpcd from the clouds when he rose
to deliver his message there was q
spontaneous greeting of handicap
ping. that brought smile to the face
of the President. and at its conclu-
sion there was another demonstra-
ton of approva! equally as sincere.
The President shook his head Wig
orously at certain passages in his
speech to emphasize their import
ancc. At the conclusion Of his adj
dress Vice President Marshall and
Chief Justice White were among the
first to extend their congratulations
with a hearty handclasp.
The following were among the
striking sentences in the Presidents
address:
This is not the time for retrospect.
1t is time, rather, to speak our
thoughts and purposes concerning
the present and the immediate fu-
ture
We have cen deeply wronged upon
tho seas. but we have not wished to
wrong or iniure in return.
We have been obliged to arm our
selves to make good our claim to a
certain minimum Of right and of free
dom Of action. We stand firm in
armed neutrality, since it seems that
in no other way We can demonstrate
what It is we insist upon and cannot
forcgo.
The greatest things that remain TO
be done must be done with the whole
world for stage and in cooperation
with the wide and universal forces Of
mankind.
There can be no turning back. Our
own fortunes as nation are involved,
whether We would have it so or rot.
Peace cannot securely rest upon an
armed balance Of power
The seas should be equally free
and safe for the use Of al peoples
under rules set up by common agree
meMt and consent.
National armamcnts should be limi-
ted to the necessities of national or
dcr and domestic safety.
The shadows that now lie dark
upon our path will soon be dispelled,
and we shall walk with the lcnr all
about US, if We be but true to our
selves.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1917-03-06

The Mission Class of the Woman:
Missionary Society, of the NJ. Z
Church South, will meet tomorrow
afternoon at 3 o'clock.
Miss Mary V. Sutton and Mr.. Ed
ward C. Elliott were quietly married
at the parsonage of the First Baptist
Church Saturday evening at 7:3C
o'clock, by the Rev. Dr.. Eugene 3
Jackson.
Mrs. Margaret E. Mitchell, wife
of Andrew F. Mitchell, died at thei,
Ihome near Mount Ida last night at
1880. She is survived by her hus-
band and three children.
Mrs. Frank NJ. Hill who has been
visiting her son, Mr.. Frank Nj. Hill,
Jr., in Ell Paso. Texas, for the past
two months has returned to her home
in south Lee street.
Mrs. Frank Walker Nelson, after
spending the winter with her sisters,
Mrs. J. Johnson Downey and Miss
Hoblitzell, in The Fairfax, has re-
turned to her home eek HILL Bed
ford county, Virginia.
The Red Cross CHAPTER room, at
King and Washington streets on same
floor as Chamber OF Commerce. will
be opened at 10 o'clock tomorrow
morning for work and those inter
csted in this association are urged to
attend and help with the work CT pre-
paredness. Those who wiah 20 learn
TO knit are requested to bring No. i
needles and they will be instructed.
:, general appeal has been sent out
hv the Red Cross for contributions Of
old linen and scraps Of outing flannel
and the local chapter will appreciate
such contributions.
The J. r. n. Curtin Memorial Ba-
raca Class of First Baptist Church be-
lieves it established a record for Bible
class attendance in Alexandria or
Sunday morning last, when it had 1O5
members in attendance. Eddie Fos-
ter, the second baseman Of the Wash
ington baseball club sp1ke.'befcrc the
class on that occasion. Captain Casey
OF the Salvation Army also gave 4
short talk. Sunday was also the
last Sunday of the contest between
the Reds and Blues for the bringing
in of new scholars. The Blues won,
having brought in 3G scholars within
the last month while the Reds sue
ceeded in getting only 2S. As re-
suit the winners are to be given a
banquet by the losers in the near
future
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1917-03-06
Special Notice.

Washington Memorial Lodge OF
Perfection, No. q will hold called
meeting on March 6th, 1917, at 1880
p. m. in the Masonic Temple, for the
purpose of confering the fourth
fifth and sixth degrees. All members
and visiting brethren are cordially
invited to be present.
- FRANK W. LATHAM. 80 degree
54-3t. Secretary
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1917-03-06

rev. DT. UOnll Lee AIilSOH leI
for Baltimore this morning for a
short visit to friends.
! The Willard W. C. T. U. will meet
tomorrow afternoon at three o'clock
in Trinity NJ. Z. Church.
! Mr.. John H. Strider, native OF
Alexandria, but during the past sew
enteen years resident of Susque-
! hanna, Fa., was in the city today.
An explosion of a kerosene lamp in
the residence of Mrs. Harry Miller,
5!3 north Alfred street, called the
fire department there last evening.
, Chemical extinguishers soon had the
flames under control.
! Miss Lucy Graves will be the hostess
tonight at her home 623 south Lee
street, at the third of the series of
musical teas given under the auspices
Of the night school committee Of the
Parents Teachers Association.
Mrs. Elenora Davis, wife Of H i.
G.. Davis, died in Washington Friday.
The deceased was daughter Of the
late John L. Strider, of Alexandria.
Her remains were inferred in ST.
Paul's Cemetery Sunday afternoon.
Mrs. Davis was sister of John H
Strider and the late Hugh Strider,
Mr.. R. Fl. Atkinson, ir., city pass
enger agent of the Oregon-Washing-
ton Railroad ard Navigation Com
pany, who resides ut Portland, Ore
gon, and Edwin c. Atkinson, of the
Navy Department, spent the week
cnd with their parents, Captain and
Mrs. r. H. Atkinson, at their home
at 917 Cameron st.
Miss Mamie Marbury and Miss
Lily Marbury have as their guests
fc~ inauguration week, at their home
in Prince street, their brotherin-aw
and sister, Colonel and Mrs. Warren
p. Taylor, and Mrs. Chi!es NJ. Ferrci!,
Of Richmond. Miss Janet Wood, of
Saaunton, and Mr Henry Narbury
Taylor, CT New York.
Lieutenant J. Douglas Mclean, of
Company G, First Virginia Regi-
mcnt, of this city, has been recon-
mended for the appointment of Sec
cnd lieutenant in the United States
Marine Corps by General Nichols
of the Virginia Military Institute.
Lieutenant Mclean recently returned
f--cm the Texas border where he was
stationed for seven months during
tie past summer and made credit
lie record.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1917-03-06

Frank J. Wade, son Of the late
| Robert Wade, of alexandria, ciea II
Baltimore Sunday.
The Rev C. IT. Warner, rector OF
e. Alban's Church, Washington, will
preach in St. Paul's Church tonight at
8 o'clock.
MIR. William Hunter Leefe, Of Dan
Vile, is spending Inauguration week
with his grandmother, Mrs. William
B. Dobie, at her home in Wolfe street.
The Woman's Auxiliary to K. E.
Lee Camp, U C. ", will meet to-
night at 7:3O o'clock in Lee Camp
Hall.
Mrs. Lizzie V. Trigger and daugh-
for have returned from Charleston,
w. Va. where Mrs. Trigger was
called on account Of the death OF
her father, Mr.. II. j. Chamberlain.
The Circuit Court for the city con-
vencd this morning. In the absence
of Judge Thornton, who is confined
to his home by indisposition, Judge
Barley presided and the docket having
been called, cases were fixed for
trial.
There were but two cases before
the Police Court this morning. A
Young man was charge dwith being
under the Influence of liquor while
en- the street. He was dismissed, as
was also a colored boy charged with
assault.
Memorial Lodge of Perfection No.
7. Scottish Rite Mascns, will confer
the fourth, fifth and sixth degrees
this (Tuesday) evening at 1880 at
the Masonic Temple. Through an er-
ror it was stated in these columns
Yesterday that the degree would be
conferred last evening.
Dennis O'Neil, former resident
of this city, was struck and killed
by the second section of northbound
Chesapeake and Ohio passenger train
No. ,, about 2:S0 o'clock yesterday
afternoon near Manassas and killed
instantly. According to the report re-
ceivcd here Mr.. O'Neil alighted from
a Southern railway freight train
which had run onto a side track near
by and stepped over on the main
track in front of the train which hit
him. His remains were taken to Ma
nassas. He is survived by his wife and
several children. The deceased was
recently employed as road supervisor
en- the Southern road.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1917-03-06
noath Notice

Departed this life, March ), 1917.
MATILDA. ELIZABETH THOMAS
AGNEW, widow of John Park Ag-
new, Funeral from her late residence.
800 Duke street, at 3 o'clock p. n.
Wednesday, March 7th. Friends in
vited. Interment private. Washing
ton and Baltimore papers please
copv). 56-1t.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1917-03-06
CARD OF THANKS.

desire to express my sincere
thanks to each and all of the many
friends for the sympathy and kind.
ness shown me- during my recent be.
reayement. s'u' b. @ {
@."'gf Mrs. C. E. Woomert
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1917-03-06

Five Chinese were killed, two were
fatally injured and three were
wounded in tong wars, yesterday IN
San Francisco, Oakland, Stockton,
and San Jose, Cal, and Seattle, Wash,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1917-03-06

See Linton, at Blondheim's old
stand, City Market, for meats, Auth'e
Provisions, etc.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1917-03-06

MONEY TO LOAN-On first mort
gage in Alexandria and Rosemont
Apply to Howard W. Smith, 10
north Fairfax street. l-l2-tf
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1917-03-06

When in Washington and hungry,
stop at Schneider's Restaurant 18th
street opposite Raleigh.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1917-03-06
Alexandria City and Suburbs

Rev. DR.. John Lee Allison left
for Baltimore this morning for a
short visit to friends.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1917-03-06

Mr.. John H. Strider, native of
Alexandria, but during the past sew
enteen years resident of Susque-
hanna, Fa., was in the city today.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1917-03-06

The Willard W. c. T. U. will meet
tomorrow afternoon at three o'clock,
in Trinity NJ. Z. Church.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1917-03-06

Frank J. Wade, son of the late
Robert Wade, of alexandria, cied IN
Baltimore Sunday.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1917-03-06

The Mission Class of the Woman's
Missionary Society, of the NJ. E.
Church South, will meet tomorrow
afternoon at 3 o'clock.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1917-03-06

An explosion of a kerosene lamp in
the residence of Mrs. Harry Miller,
5l3 north Alfred street, called the
fire department there last evening.
Chemical extinguishers soon had the
flames under control.