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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1917-02-09
AWAITING OVERT ACT.

The American Government still is
without the official evidence of an
overt act by Germany considered
necessary to justify President Will
son in going before Congress for
authority to use necessary means to
protect American seamen and
people. :,
Everywhere it is believed that if
no American ship has been destroyed
it is because American ships are ~
ing idle in their harbors instead Of
plying their usual trade; if no Amer
ican life has been lost it is due en-
tirely to chance.
1t also is generally conceded that
on the basis of preliminary reports
the torpedoing without warning OF
the passenger liner California with
an American on board makes out a
clear-cut case of technical violation
of the rights of the United States.
President Wilson, however, is rep
resented as determined not to plunge
the country into war on a technical
ity. When he moves it will be on
complete evidence of an outrage
about which there can be no ques-
ton. Then he expects to have the
American people and Congress be-
hind him.
In the meantime we should wait
and keep our peace until war is seen
to be inevitable
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1917-02-09
GERARD HASPASSPORTS
All Courtesies to be Extended Re-
turning Diplomat by Germans
Special Train to Border.

Berlin, Feb. g. American Am
bassador Gerard is preparing to leave
Berlin on Saturday.
First news that the German, gov,
crnment had decided to grant him
his passports was given the ambas-
sador by the United Press. He at once
instructed Secretary Joseph Z.
Grew, to make all preparations for
departure of the embassy staff on
Saturday.
The foreign Office stated Gerard
would be provided with a military
escort and special train to Switzer-
land. All possible courtesies will be
extended to the diplomat.
The Governments announcement
that passports would be given, for
Gerard, Immediately came after it's
recent cf information from America
:hat Count Won Bernstorff had been
fGrnis!. with safe conduct from all
lied governments.
The German foreign Office earlier
asked James w. Gerard, the Ameri-
can ambassador, to sign proposa!
rea1'irming the treaties of 1899 and
1873.
The ambassador referred the gov
ernmcnt officials to Spanish and
Swiss intermediates.
The treaties have reference to the
rights of nationals residing as mer-
chants in either country to continue
their residence there Cor nine months
for the purpose of closing up their
business.
Mr.. Gerard explained to Count
MoHtgeles, head of the American
section of the foreign Office, who pre-
sented the proposition to him, that
he was no longer in a position to ne
gotiate any diplomatic instrument,
Spain having taken over American
interests in Germany.
He suggested that way for nego-
tia,.ons was through the Swiss lega-
ton, which is representing German
interests at Washington.
Tic matter is of decided impor-
tance &c Americans in Germany, since
the German governments course to-
war! them, particularly on the ques-
ton of permission to leave the coun-
try, will he materially affected by
.hc Amcri, ar Governments view on
these old treaties between Prussia
ar.i the United States.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1917-02-09
RECOVFp,sss F,ss vBlLEiPASSENGER ASSAULTED
Disorderly Man on Electric Train
Fined Twenty Dollars and Sent TO
Jail for Sixty Days.

II is no uncommon act upon the
part of certain persons tG start rows
on electric trains between Washing
ton and Alexandria. Such proce-
dures are generally enacted on late
trains, as was the case last night
when many Alexandrians were re-
turning from the capital city after
having attended the evangelistic
services now being conducted b.
Gypsy Smith: James Self, an Alex
andran, who has often figured in
the Police Court, entered into dis
pute with soldier on a south bound
train late last night. When the train
was in the vicinity of Rosemont
Self wantonIy struck another soldier,
who had not been involved in the
colloauy, forcing his head through a
window and shattering the glass.
Conductor Edwards and Trolleyman
Travers interposed and secured Self,
and upon stopping the train at
Spring Park turned over their pris-
oner to Sergeant Wilkinson and Of
fcers William Campbell and Thomp-
son.
Self was arraigned in the Police
Court this morning when he made no
attempt to refute the charges
against him. Justice Cation imposed
a fine of twenty dollars and in addi-
tion sentenced the offender to term
of sixty days in Jail.
Cases of disorderly conduct on
electric trains are occasionally re-
ported, and the summary manner in
which the last offender vas dealt
with may prove deterrent to
other fractions persons.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1917-02-09

the scope of submarine warfare, as
was naturally assumed at first 1t
was an isolated episode, But if it be
interpreted as warning, it needs
nc explanation, 1t was more than a
Test of our patience; it was meant
to give US a foretaste of the conse-
quences of upholding our own rights
and the rights of all neutrals. If
so, it failed. The strange thing Is
that Germany should have expected
it to succeed. Yet from the very
beginning nothing has been more
remarkable than the utter incapacity
of a people of more than ordinary
intellectual qualities to understand
any point of view but its own.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1917-02-09
DIVES FROM TRAIN WINDOW
Stranger Makes Sensational Plunge
And Disappears From View.

Altoona, Pa, Feb. "a tall, slen-
der, middle-aged man raised one OF
the windows in the smoking car on
Seaboard Express No. "a, east-bound
over the Pennsylvania Railroad, as
the train was passing tower five
blocks from the station, yesterday,
and before he could be restrained,
dived head first through the opening.
Passengers reported the incident to
the police, but despite the most thor
ough search they were unable to find
the stranger, who is believed to be
insane. His evident escape from in
jury was doubtless due to the fact
that the train was slowing down to
stop here.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1917-02-09
Old Trouble Comes to Surface

The differences which have existed
between the city of Alexandria and
the Postal Telegraph and Cable COM
pany came to the surface in police
court again yesterday afternoon be-
fore Judge Cation. In order that the
matter might be brought to a point
where it can be definitely settled, a
line foreman of the company was
cited to appear and answer to a
charge of continuing the work OF hne
construction in defiance Of the city
council. The trouble arises over the
alleged fact that the company has
not paid a tax of $50 per year tor
the past three years levied by the
city which the company claims is ex-
cessive. The city was represented
by Corporation Attorney h. Noel
Garner and the company by John ~.
Sebrell. jr., of Norfolk. 1t is stated
that the company will probably seek
to restrain the city from further IN
terference through an injunction.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1917-02-09
"Ouo Yadis" at the Richmond.

One speaks of "Quo Vadis" with
reverence born of its strong relig-
ious motif and its extraordinary
traditions. IL point of spectacle it
has had rivals, but in the other i'm
portant essentials of the master
picture, in it's gripping interest, it
remains TODAY in the lofty niche of
fame that has ever been its own.
"Quo Vadis" is unique in that it
was the first of the great line of
classics that later sprang from its
success.
This attraction is at the Richmond
on Monday, matinee and night
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1917-02-09
HAUL BOY THROUGH GUN.
Navy's Most Formidable Weapon,
Forged at Bethlehem, Charged
With First Load.

4NGNy HOSt TO' "'oho'S '>NP""'
Forged at Bethlehem, Charged
With First Load.
South Bethlehem, Pa, Feb. 9.--The
Bethlehem Steel Works has just
forged the first 16-inch gun for The
United States Navy-the second
made in this country. The first one
also cast here-now guards the
Atlantic entrance to the Panama
Canal. and can fire shot almost l6
miles.
There is no difference in diameter;
but the 16-inch navy gun is $40
inches, or 70 feet long, while the
16-inch army howitzer, more nearly:
duplicate of the German 42.centi-
metre terrors, is but 300-in"hes, or
25 feet long.
So far as known the new United
States 16-inch gum for the navy is
the heaviest and most powerful
weapon ever. made in the worlds his
tory. -. 81,
A slender apprentice wanted to
have the honor of having crawled
through the first 16-inch naval gun.
1t wasn't an easy job to work him
self along, and halfway through he
got stuck and and yelled for help.
Some of the men wanted to pull him
out backward; but Ole of the me-
chanics sympathized with the boy
and pushed in a rope from the front.
He managed to get it around his
shoulders and eventually landed him
all right, mead foremost.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1917-02-09

John H. Gillian has sold to Henry
C. Gillian house and lot on the east
side of Henry street, south of Oro-
noco.
Fire in the cellar OF the residence
of John W. Herndon, 9l9 Prince
street, brought out the fire depart
ment at 1910 o'clock this afternoon.
The prompt arrival of the fremen
pr evented what might have resulted
in disastrous conflagration.
DR.. Lucius C. Clark, pastor of
Hamlin Methodist Episcopal church
of Washington will give an illu-
strated lecture this evening at S:l5
in Roberts Chapel entitled Through
Palestine in a Wagon" Special music
will be rendered by the vested choir.
Admission will be free and cordial
invitation is extended to the public
to attend.
atom Thumbs Wedding" will be
solemnized at the Westminster Build
ing on Thursday evening, February
18th, at eight o'clock, under the di-
rection Of Miss, Mae Starnell, for the
benefit of Martha Washington Chap
ter, Order of the Eastern Star. Miss
Starnell will be ably assisted by
musical and dramatic talent includ-
ing Misses Julia Duncan, Lucy
Graves, Margaret Finks, Susie Pull.
man and Margaret Howard.
Acacia Lodge No. Is, of Washing
ton, came over and paid fraternal
visit to Alexandria Washington
Lodge No. 90 last night. While here
they presented check for one hun
dred dollars for the George Wash
ington Memorial fund for which
they will receive roll of honor
membership. The visiting brethren
were accorded hearty and cordial
greeting by the members of the
local lodge. The address Of welcome
and explanation was given by Right
Worshinfnl. Charles H. Callahan and
Custodian Zachary gave lecture on
the Washington relics which was in
tently listened to by all present.
Rev. Lyttleton Morgan Chambers,
chaplain of Acacia Lodge responded
with an address. During the session
a photograph of Mr. VIM. H. Phil
lips, aged SO, the oldest living men,
Der of Alexandria Washington
Lodge in respect to years, was pre-
sented to the lodge through Secre-
tary A. G. Uhler. Mr.. Phillips was
present and entertained the company
with some "reminiscences which were
greatly enjoyed.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1917-02-09
France to Use War Bread.

Paris, Feb. S-War bread soon will
make its appearance in France.
What kind it will be mas not yet
been definitely decided, but expert
ments now are being made with a
new bread that will contain more
whole wheat flour than that now
sold.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1917-02-09
Man Falls in Dye Vat.

iPittsfeld, Mass, Feb. S.-Corne-
lius Gallagher, of Bangor, Me-, en-
ployed at woolen mill in Dalton, is
in House of Mercy Hospital, dyed ex-
ternally and internally, the result
of falling into vat of dyestuff, Gal
lagher swallowed a quantity of the
liquid.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1917-02-09
To Repeat Minstrel Show.

The minstrel committee of Semi
mole Tribe of Red Men last night de-
cided to repeat their recent minstrel
performance some time during the
latter part of April for the benefit of
Reliance Fire Engine Company.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1917-02-09
CARD OF THANKS.

We thank the Alexandria firemen
for their efforts to save our factory
Wednesday night. We regret sim
cerely the inability to get suffic-
lent supply of water, but know that
it was not the fire companys fault
as they always do all they can and
their work is marvellous considering
the conditions under which they
labored.
Old Dominion Glass Co,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1917-02-09


Frank Power, died at his home. Duke
street, extended, this morning. he
was about 80 years old.
The German Building Association
has sold to James w. Reed and
John C. !Allen house and lot on
the north side of Wilkes street, be-
tween Fairfax and Royal.
Mrs Harry Noble who has been
the guest of Mr.. and Mrs. Richard
E. Acton, at their home in Rose
mont, has returned to her honn" on
Long Island. -.
The Clan Mackay Of the Second
Presbyterian Church are giving.
Feast of the Seven Tables this even
mo at the Westminster Building
from 6 to s o'clock. Tickets are 25c
and can be obtained at the door or
from any member of the clan. A
most enjoyable supper is promised
all who attend.
The local branch of the Salvation
ARMY is soliciting contributions to
carry on it's work of helping the
needy. The severe weather of the
past week has taxed all charitable
organizations to their utmost and
the Salvation Army reaches a num-
Der that may not be reported to
the Cooperative Charities. The
good work done by this organization
at all times should be appreciated
by the townspeople and generous
response to this appeal is hoped for.
Ten special cars were called into
service last evening in order to trans
port the six hundred or more Alex
andrians who went over to Washing
ton to attend the Gypsy Smith re-
vival meeting. Two entire sections Of
seats in the big tabernacle were re-
quired to accommodate the party. As
the head of the procession arrived
at the tabernacle on the of the po-
licemen on duty was heard to re-
mark, "Well, this is surely an AL
exandria night" 1t is said to have
been the largest delegation from
outside of Washington that has been
present at the meetings in any one
evening. The Alexandria people were
requested to stand up and sing one OF
their favorite hymns which was done
in a manner that showed they knew
how. Rev. Smith preached on Naa-
man the leper, punctuating his dis
course with frequent and forclble
Rev. DR.. John Lee All
lison of this city made the opening
prayer. The entire seating capacity
of the large building was occupied
and numbers were compelled to stand
durinp the service.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1917-02-09

lar in the Police Court this morning
for violating the traffic law.
Mrs. Theorode Speiden died ir
Louisville, KY, Wednesday. The de-
ceased was formerly Miss Rosalie
Latham, and at one time resided ir
Alexandria.
The funeral of Bernard Schmidt,
aged 9s, formerly a resident of this
city, who died in Baltimore on We'd
nesday, will be held in St. Mary's
Catholic Church in this city tomor-
row at eleven o'clock. His wife and
four children survive him.
Emiline, wife of George E. Fogg,
aged Sc, died yesterday after an i'll
ness of several weeks at her home,
1410 Duke street The deceased is
survived by her husband, two sons
and two daughters. The funeral will
occur on Sunday afternoon at her
late residence at 2:30, Rev. W. J.
Morton of Christ Episcopal Church
officiating.
Mrs. Leila Garrett Burdette,
daughter of the late Judge Theodore
S. Garnett, of Norfolk, and widow
of Edward Abbott Burdette, Of
Lenox, Mass, and Francis Lee Dan
gerfeld, son of Edward L. Danger
field, of Malvern, Fairfax county,
were married in Summerville, S. c.,
at St. Paul's Episcopal Church by
the Rev. F. W. Amber yesterday.
Walter C. Foster, recently named
by the Judge of the Corporation
Court as collector of deliquent capi-
tation taxes, announces that all male
persons over the age of 21 years,
who have not paid poll, or capitation
taxes for the years 1911, 1912, and
1913, will be given until the Goth day
of February 1917, to pay the same
to him at his office, 100 north Fair
fax street The payment of all capi-
tation taxes due from three to five
years back was made compulsory by
an act of the General Assembly of
Virginia approved March %, 1916,
Under this act the collector appointed
by the court has authority to resort
to all legal means to collect poll
taxes past due for the three years
named above, together with the five
per cent. penalties due thereon. Mr..
Foster makes this announcement to
give opportunity to all deliquents TO
make these payments voluntarily and
avoid the payment of further costs
in the event that legal proceedings
have to be resorted to.
ington Yesterday.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1917-02-09

Master William Carlin Robinson
will celebrate his third birthday at
his home in north Pitt street tomor-
row afternoon from 9 to 5.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1917-02-09
Died.

Suddenly on Wednesday, February
7, 1917. at his home, 915 Prince!
street, JOHN P. AHERN, aged "a
years, Funeral from st. Mary's
(Catholic) Church, Saturday, Feb
ruary 10, at 9:30 a. m. Relatives
and friends are invited to attend. In
terment private. Please omit flowers.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1917-02-09
Notice Annual Meeting

The regular annual meeting of
the stockholders of the Fidelity
Storage Company will be held at it's
office 122 south Fairfax street, AL
exandria, Virginia, Wednesday Feb
ruary 14th, at o'clock.
22-l2t F. H. SMYTH, Secretary.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1917-02-09
WRITES NOTE WITH BLOOD
Soldier, Taking Own Lie. Leaves 4
Farewell Message.

diS"cI .1CoSoSS'
Los Angeles, Feb 9.-John Han
tow, honorably discharged from the
United States army, was found
dead early the other morning with
his wrists cut and a hole blown IN
his head by shotgun.
A postscript written in blood ad-
ded to a penciled note read: "John
Hantow, good man. This is my own
blood. Don't think did not have
the nerve to do it."
The police said Hantow appar-
emily placed the muzzle of the gun
in his mouth and pressed the trigger
with his toe.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1917-02-09
DENOUNCED BY POPE.
Germany Will Alternate all Sympathy
of Neutrals. He Declares.

Rome, Feb. 9.-The Pope has warn
ed the Kaiser and the Emperor OF
Austria-Hungary that the decision to
resort to submarine frightfulness is
certain to ALLEVIATE the sympathy Of
neutrals, including himself.
He added that it would justify re-
prisals by the allies and a demand
for the disintegratiion of Germany
and Austria after the war.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1917-02-09

Cardinal Diomede Falconio, pre-
feet of the congregation of religious;
affairs and former apostolic dele
gate to the United States, died in
Rome yesterday.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1917-02-09

See Linton, at Blondheim's old
stand, City Market, for meats, Auth's
etc.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1917-02-09

When in Washington and hungry,
stop at Schneider's Restaurant 18th
street opposite Raleigh.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1917-02-09

Select Crabs and Clans at
Jacob Brill's Restaurant,
Foot of King street.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1917-02-09

MONEY TO LOAN-On first mort
gage in Alexandria and Rosemont.
Apply to Howard W. Smith, 107
north Fairfax street. l-l2-tf.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1917-02-09

Mrs. F. f. Ludwig is quite i'll at
her home on Braddock Heights.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1917-02-09
SERVICE AND QUALITY.

goes hand in hand throughout our
establishment. Consult US when you
need printing.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1917-02-09

Sherman Major was fined one dol.
lar in the Police Court this morning
for violating the traffic law.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1917-02-09

William Power, son of the late
Frank Power, died at his home. Duke
street, extended, this morning. He
was about so years old.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1917-02-09
Alexandria City and Suburbs

The minstrel show tonight in the
Parish Hall of Christ Church, for
the benefit of the fund to enlarge the
hall, should not be overlooked.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1917-02-09

Albert Brown, colored, former
resident of Alexandria, died in Wash
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1917-02-09

Mrs. Theorode Speiden died in
Louisville, KY, Wednesday. The de-
ceased was formerly Miss Rosalie
Latham, and at one time resided in
Alexandria.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1917-02-09

COMMERCIAL PRESS
HARRY w. WADE.
313 King Street, Phone 6o
32-tf.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1917-02-09

The German Building Association
has sold to James w. Reed and
John C.. iAllen a house and lot on
the north side of Wilkes street, be-
tween Fairfax and Royal.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1917-02-09

Mrs. Harry Noble who has been
the guest of Mr.. and Mrs. Richard
E. Acton. at their home in Rose
mont, has returned to her honn" on
Long Island. 49,.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1917-02-09

John H. Gillian has sold to Henry
C. Gillian a house and lot on the east
side of Henry street, south of Oro-
noco.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-03-05
ELEVEN DROWN IN
ATTEMPT TOSAVE
STANDARD TANKER
Boats Launched by Coast Guard
Gutter Capsize in Heavy
Seas
TUGS SENT TO HELP
Crew on Wrecked Vessel Can
Be Seen Moving About
on Decks
BY associated Press

Philadelphia. March 5. = Eleven
seamen from the United States coast
guard cutter Yamacraw. battling with
tremendous seas to render assistance
to the steamer Louisiana, stranded off
Ocean City, Md. lost their lives last
night when two lifeboats were cap
sized. A third lifeboat sent out by
the Yamacraw to search for the other
two safely rode the breakers and re-
ported the loss of eleven men to the
life savers on shore, according to a
telephone message from the coast
guard station at Ocean City.
The Louisiana, bound from Tampi-
co. Mexico. for Philadelphia with
crude oil. stranded yesterday during a
heavy storm.
The Yamacraw sent out a lifeboat
with nine men and failing to hear
from it within a reasonable time it
was discovered by means of flare sig
nails exchanged with the Louisiana
that the men had not reached the
stranded steamer. Another boat with
two men was launched and when this
also failed to reach the Louisiana, a
third boat was manned and sent to
search for the others.