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The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1917-04-30
DER WATER WILHELM

You are sick, Father Wilhelm" the
crown prince said.
And your feet are exceedingly
cold.
Yet you order all Teutons to fight till
they're dead
Wat makes you so awfully bold"
In my youth" Father Wilhelm re-
piled to his son.
Wars charm was to me most in
viting;
But now when see how the real
stuff is done,
Let those at the front do the fight
ing"
You are ill.," said the prince, and
your jaw looks quite weak.
The rag-you continue to chew it
BY cursing your allies until you
can't speak
Pray, how do you manage to do it?
in my youth" said the kaiser.
good strafing | learned.
In manner most thorough to do,
So now | devote it to those who have
earned
The honor; and kultur them. too
You are ill.,, said the prince, Gas
mentioned bofOro
Aud Your feet are uncommonly
frigiJ
Yet YOU still say wen win with the
lIaig at the door
What makes the old backbone so
rigid?"
In my youth" said the kaiser. 81
figured bluff
Would keep the brave wacht on
the Rhine;
And now. in event that I'm wrong
with that stuff
It's up to Won Hndenburg's line
You are ill.,, said the prince $50
but one question more
I'll ask. When upon the blue
ocean
Go women and children-you sink
them-what for?
This U-boat stuff ?What is the no.
tion?"
Il have answered three questions
and that is enough"
Said the father, don't give your
self airs.
You talk like a lot Of that Round Ia
BILE stuff!
BE off. or I'll kick you downstairs"
-llarlowe r. Hoyt. in the Cleveland
Leader.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1917-04-30
T0RE BOY BABIES BORN
IN WAR TIME THAN Girls

London, April 30 The theory
that more hoy babies than girls are
born in war time is supported by the
annual report of the registrar gen
cral for England and Wales. Dur
ing the first quarter of the war the
proportion rose to l,0iS boys to
1.C4S boys to 1000 girls, and the
succeeding quarter was ,0ii. For
the four quarters Of 1916 1t rose to
$50, 1,051, 1,0i5. and 1850. All
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1917-04-30

BY a vote of 2.099 in favor and
only six against, Key West accepts
the proposition made by the Florida
Fast Coast railway. to construct and
operate a 200-room hotel to cost 4
quarter of million dollars. Terms
of the contract are that the Railroad
terminals are to be disconnected from
tse city for ten years. thus exempt
ing them from taxation for that Pc
Rod.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1917-04-30

Cocoa has just recently purchased
a new $4,000 chemical fire engine,
which will be part of their volunteer
fire department.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1917-04-30
LOCATION OF FIRE BOXES

II Main and Kentucky
10 Pine and Kentucky
IA Main and Tennessee
IS Main and Missouri
Fl Bay and Iowa
% Oak and Kentucky
"a Magnolia and Iowa
rs Plum and kentucy
81 BAY and Florida
80 Peachtree and Florida
"a Magnolia and Dakota
35 Parker and Florida
~ Main and Dakota
AZ Lemon and Ohio
43 Orange and New York
As Lime and Florida
ST Palmetto and Florida
So Mcdonald and Florida
So Lime and Indiana
81 Orange and Massachusetts
is Lemon and Florida
20 North St. and N. Vermont Ave.
SO North st. and Florida Ave.
81 North st. and Lincoln Ave.
40 Lemon and Lincoln
AZ w. Prospect St. and A. c. L. Shop
81 Lake Morton and S. kentucky
CT New school house, Lake Morton
GO Palmetto and Ingram
63 East Morton and r. r. crossing
81 New Light and Water Plant
n Mcdonald and Mississippi
70 Patterson and South Florida
FIRE OUT SIGNAL No. %
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1917-03-23
> WILL REPRESENT VIRGINIA.
Many National Guard Offers 10 It
tend Convention in New York on
Tuesday.

Many National Guard Offers 10 II
tend Convention in New York on
Tuesday.
Transportations was mailed out
yesterday by A.! utant- Geaeral W
W. Sale to the large body OF officers
who hav= J:"'. designate by the
Governor to represent Virginia at
the National Guard Association con-
vention in New York on Tuesday.
Many important matters are to come
up for discussion, and Governor
Stuart is anxious that Virginia be
well represented. Those who have
been t'e5igEated as delegates follow:
General W. W. Sale, Colonel w. J.
Perry, Captain H. L. Opie, Captain
R. f. Beirne, Colonel S. R. Millar,
Major E. L. Slaughter, Colonel E. E.
GooGwyn, Mayor F. S. Curdt, Major
j. F. Lynch. Mayor T. NJ. Wortham
lieutenant l. Il. .'oneS, Captain j. a.
Cutchins, Captain +. B. Varney, Cob
onel A. B. Percy, Major 10 Lane
Stern; Captain E. P. Conquest, Gene
raj c. c.. Vaughan, Jr., Lieutenant
Colonel R. E. Craighill, Major J. F.
Bright, Colonel R. F. Leedy, Captain
J. + .Bullitt, Captain S. K. Waller
Lieutenant Colonel B: W.iSalomonsky
Captain o. S. Smith, Major G. L.
Wright, Major Allen Potts, Captain
w. NJ. Myers, Major E. w. Bowles,
Lieutenant c. P. Bigger, Lieutenant
Caesar Massei, Lieutenant Colonel
c. Fl. Consolvo, Major A. T.. Finch,
Lieutenant Roy G. Pratt. ;.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1917-03-23
"Panthea on Monday"

Norma Talmadge, one of the most
popular of the younger motion pic
ture stars, will be seen at the Rich
mond Theater Monday in film yer.
sion of the celebrated drama, "Pan-
thea At the famous Rialto Thea
tire on Broadway and Marcus Loew
houses in New York, this picture
was received with tremendous en-
thusiasm. Attendance records tot
tered and the daily press and l.ade
publications WED with one another
in sounding their praise of The star,
the story, and the director.
One of the biggest and strongest
casts. of favorite picture players seen
in any recent production surrounds
the popular young star. Among the
principal members Of the company
are Roger Lytton, George Fawcett,
and Earle Fox.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1917-03-23
ANOTHER NORFOLK line sink ANOTHER !. SSHlR' [l'
Standard Oil Tanker Sent to the Bot
tom BY German Submarine of
Dutch Coast.

Twenty-one lives were lost when
the American tanker Healdton was
sunk by German submarine of the
Dutch coast, according to report
received by the State Department
last night.
News of the torpedoing of the yes
sci came close on the heels OF re-
port that the Dutch steamer La
Campine, with Americans aboard, had
been destroyed by German guntre
following a U-boat attack just out
side of the line of safety described
in Germany's declaration of renewed
ruthlessness at sea. Capt. Claude
and the crew are said to have been
saved.
When the news, tanning the sparks
of war, reached the Capital last night,
official Washington was in the midst
of the grim task of preparing the
nation for h0StllltleS.
Unmoved by reports of all impend-
ing declaration of war by Germany
and contradictory reports Of offers
of mediation tc settle the dispute be-
tween the two countries, President
Wilson turned his face steadfastly
toward the gigantic undertaking of
placing the nation upon fighting
basis.
The news of the additional ruth
lessness, of the new violation of Teu
tonic pledges, of more torpedoing OF
vessels, and of new loss of life
stirred officials and brought the ma
tion one step nearer to the fateful
step that now seems nevitable-open
warfare.
The Healdton, according to the
dispatch to tie State Depart uent,
was sunk just insiee the barred 'ons
off Terschellng Eghtship, Holland,
ard was destroyed without warh'2g.
The report came from Consul Franz
w. Mahin, who supplemented his
meagre information with the state
ment that further details would BE-
sent at once.
The sinking of La Campine vas
apparently without the slightest JUS
tifcation, even under the Gernan
declaration of ruthlessness.
T.a:e last night the Stale Depart
ment ordered the consular officials
in Holland to hurry complete reports
on both incidents.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1917-03-23
NEWS NOTES.
From St. Mary's Academy.

There is no uncertain note in the
patriotism of St. Nary's girls during
IN, Sc days Of national suspense. fs"
f,ulth year American History class
is devoting class periods to current
events as CLEANED from Sane and
Safe" sources of current history.
At dismissal, each pupil salutes the
flag. as sae passes out of the Assem-
bly, Hall to the strains Of thes exit
march. st regular intervals the
pledge Of the flag is given by the
school. '.:
In addition to this, large mum:
Der of the resident pupils have
formed "Red Cross First Aid Class
and are making splendid progress in
their work under their efficient in
structor, DR.. E. A. German, Of this
city. . =.
Tomorrow, March 24th, marks 3thc
first anniversary of, the death Of
Sister N. Coronata, much loved
teacher who for upwards of fifteen
years conducted so ably the CONNER
cial department at st; Mars's. A
high mass of requiem will be offered
for her in the Academy Chapel. at
1870 a. m. Friends and pupils ars
cordially invited to attend.
Rev. w. Hopper, c. S. P, begins
today retreat for the pupils of st.
Mary's in preparation for the feast
of the Annunciation.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1917-03-23
Mrs. Carl A. Strangmann, Former
Resident of Alexandria, Victimized
by Alleged German Doctor.

p 4 ,F
Mrs. MARY otrangmann, "ido" u
Carl A. Strangmann, millionaire
brewer of Buffalo, went to New YORK
yesterday with private detectives TO
inspect pictures in the "Rogue's gal
lery," in an effort to identity man
who on March 10 robbed her OF a
handbag which she says contained
100000 worth of jewelry and $4OO in
cash while she was trying on gowns
in d Fifth avenue department store
According to Mrs. strangmann'
while trying on the gowns she lett
the handbag in the care of an ac.
ouaintance introduced to her by mu-
tual friends as wealthy German
physician. When she was ready to
leave the store the acquaintance was
gone.
Mrs. Strangmann was urged to-
pay particular attention to pictures
of well-known international thieves.
Mrs. Strangmann and her late
husband were residents Of Alexan-
dria up to about twenty years ago.
Mr.. Strangmann was brewmaster at
the Portner Brewery during his resi-
dence here.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1917-03-23
New York and Norfolk Steamship
Company Will Operate Boats to
City by the Sea.

A S5,000,000 corporation financed
for the most part by Washington
capitalists, the object OF winch is to
improve rail and steamship facilities
between Washington and cities in
Ohio, West Virginia, Virginia, New
York and Atlantic coast ports, is fast
becoming a reality.
Paul Dulaney, attorney for the
financial interests behind. the pro-
posed syndicate, left Washington yes
terday for Richmond to file articles
of incorporation with the corporation
commission of Virginia. About three
months ago Charles W. Morse, for
merly head of the American Ice Com
rany and owner of vast steamship
and banking interests, was in Wash
ington looking over the available
terminal facilities.
Since that time various plans have
been suggested to Mr.. Morse concern
ing the project, but it was not until
yesterday that the plans became
known. AS far as can be learned the
proposed syndicate has already pur-
chased three steamers to ply between
New York, Norfolk, Washington and
Alexandria, beginning as soon as the
weather will permit and articles of
incorporation can be secured.
The new corporation will bear the
name of the New York and Norfolk
Steamship Company, and will, it is
said, have its headquarters in Wash
ington. Finaciers interested in the
project refuse to discuss details and
future plans.
Among those interested in the pro-
ject are Colin H. Livingstone, rice
president of the American National
Bank; w. B. Emmert, vice president
and general manager. of the Wash
ington and Old Dominion Railway
Company; Edward B. Mclean, and
others who are already interested in
railway and steamship companies op-
Grating in this territory.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1917-03-23
SPEEDING TO WASHINGTON
Congressional Leaders Want to Get
Preliminaries Out of Way at Once.

Congressional Leaders Want to Get
Preliminaries Out of Way at Once.
Washington, March 23.-Congress-
men were speeding back to Washing
ton from every quarter of the -coun-
trv Yesterday and today. With only
ten days intervening between the
present moment and the gathering of
the most momentous session of the
national legislature in more than half
a century, leaders of both political
parties have realized that the pre-
liminary work of preparing for or
ganization of the House of Represen-
tatives requires almost as COM
plete an attendance of legislators as
though Congress was actually in
session now.
Speaker Champ Clark will arrive
in Washington this morning. He
says he will be reelected speaker.
Democratic Leader Kitchin is speed
ing, northward,, and will arrive in
Washington today. Republican
Leader Mann, with Representative
Mckinley, of Illinois, and other mem
bers Of the House, are the objects OF
frantic search by wireless. They
are cruising Somewhere in the Carri-
beam" and hurry call has been
sent out from the Republican camp
to. bring the commanders back to the
colors.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1917-03-23
TAFT REPRIMANDS A CHILD.
Former President Resents Heckling
by Small Children.

Dy oUldll Alliiui Gil
Danville, Va, March 23.-Annoyed
by repeated coughings and the heck
ling of little children who gathered
at Burkeville to hear him speak yes
terday morning, former President
Taft turned very red in the face and,
pointing an accusing finger at a
snickering child, lectured him .on inn
pertinance and told him that he never
would grow to be a good man If ne
kept up those tricks. Once before
his remarks had been interrupted by
frequent "ahems" on the part of the
c;!,ldren. Those on the train who
came with him say it was a most en-
.1arrasSing moment.
Judge Boyd, of the United States
District Court at Greensboro, and an
apointee of Taft, met him here. Three
w ell, known local Democrats took the
former President out for an auto
mobile ride, then he boarded the train
for Greensboro. Republicans mace no
a1tampt to extend formal greetings,
Democrats doing the entertaining.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1917-03-23
JOKERS INITIATE MAN
Victim in Serious Condition as Re
suit of Prank.

Victim in Serious Condition as Re-
suit of Prank.
Philadelphia, March '23.- William
Charleton, 90 years old, No. 1923
north Bouvier street, a machinist,
employed at the Midvale Steel Works,
is. inta serious condition In the Ger
mantown Hospita as the result of a
practical joke played on him by fel,
low-employees. According to the po-
lice the mans body was filled with
compressed: air from q tube connect
ed with a tank. The police arrested
David Rockford, 10 years old, of! Boy
er Street, fellow-employee, who is
said to. have been the instigator OF
the prank. He was held in $400 bail
for further hearing by Magistrate
Price. :. ;.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1917-03-23
In Memoriam.

In loving remembrance Of my dear
wife, LOUISA ZIMMERMAN, who
departed this life five years ago to-
day, March %, 1912.
Peaceful be thy rest, dear wife,
1t is sweet to breathe thy name
In life l loved thee dearly, ,,;r1 ~.
In death / do the same. fFoE Ia
Once more the saddest day is here.
When God called home my dear vile,
Some may think the wound is healed,
But little do-they know the sorrow OF
this life. y"
My heart today is heavy, eH5l
My thoughts are all of thee,
How I loved thee, and miss thee,
No one but God can see.
BY her loving husband, Cilss, Il.
Zimmerman,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1917-03-23
HOW TO DEAL WITH U-BOAT.
Document of Advice to Newspaper
Writers Issued by German General
Command.

Writers Issued by German General
Command.
London, March 23.-An intercepted
document issued from the German
general command, dated Muenster,
February, advising newspaper writ
ers how to deal with the new sub
marine war which has been obtained
from a responsible source, contains
interesting paragraphs. One reads:
Towards America it will be ad-
visable to employ outward forms of
friendliness. Unfriendliness would
increase the danger of America COM
ing in-the rupture of diplomatic
relations, even active participation,
hangs in the balance. The attitude
of the press must not increase this
danger"
Other paragraphs assert that Eng
lands claims of having perfected a
means of defense "are refuted by the
good results of recent months, which
are increasingly important because
the enemy's mercantile marine is
already weakened and material is
exhausted.
Psychological Influence should
not be underestimated Fear among
the enemy and ,neutrals leads to diff
culties with crews, and may; induce
neutrals to keep their steamers in
harbors." ,N 80
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1917-03-23
AN APPEAL
To the Friends of the Alexandra
Hospital.

To the Friends of the Alexandria
Hospital.
There will be an exhibit at $50 King
street, .,of fine coffee, "The Maxwell
House Coffee" under the auspices Of
the Board of Lady Managers of the
Alexandria Hospital, on Tuesday,
Wednesday. Thursday, Friday ard
Saturday, this week, from 10 to 1880
a. m., and from 2:30 to $50 p. m.
each day, Ten per cent. of all sales
of coffee on these days. will be for
the benefit of the Hospital. We there
fore appeal to every citizen of Alex
andria to come and buy one or more
pounds of coffee and thus aid the
Board of Managers in one Of their
efforts to raise funds for furnishing
the new hospital.
By order of the Board of Lady
Managers.
MRS. L. WILBER REID
67-6t, Vice President
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1917-03-23
SEES AUTO HIT HER CHILD
Mother Faints When Boy Darts in
Path of Machine. ~ ~:

Philadelphia March 2s.- Running
from behind, an : ash cart yesterday
at, 4th and Federal streets, -4-year-old
alfonso MontelFo, of NO. 1131 Tree
street, dashed in the path of an au-
tomobile ard was run down, ;IRs
boy was sent to Mt. Sinai Hospital
suffering from a fractured: skull HIS
condition is ser!ous.t ~ 80 ~ -,
The ..ehild,,s mother, VIII who witnessed
the accident tainted when 1.-THE 10y
was. struck. Albert 'Rappaport, OF as:h
,stfFaet5 pear Dickinson, driver Of the
.a,so,, :. was: arrested by, the ;sSrd5aiSs11
irist~ ~police.s 9fI
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1917-03-23
TO COIN GOLD FOR MEXICO. /.
Philadelphia Mint Gets Contract tor
10000, 900 Pesos.

100000 Pesos.
Philadelphia. March 23.-lt is re-
ported from Washington that the Re-
public of Mexico has contracted with
the United States Government for
the coinage at the Philadelphia Mint
of 100000 pesos in gold, which is
urgently needed for circulation IN
that country. The gold, for which ne
gotiations are now pending, is. to be
coined into 10 and fve-peso pieces,
about the, equivalent of the United
States SIS and $3.50 gold coins. :A pre-
vious contract filed at the local mint
in 1906 gave complete satisfaction in
Mexico and Representatives Of Presi-
dent. Carranza recently opened nego,
tiations; foraa' new contract.
The Mint is still busy on domestic
coinage, the demand continuing heavy
|for,quarters and dimes: Work is also
being adone on aE;'contract for Nicara.
qua for" bronze centavos and ffiaE
centavos.4s..: III iSfif :aat ~
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1917-03-23
Granted Divorce.

A final. decree of divorce was
granted in the Corporation Court in
Alexandria today on the ground of
desertion to Elizabeth v. Fisher from
David Van R. Fisher. The plaintiff
was represented by Frederick P.
Russell.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1917-03-23
Notice Annual Meeting.

To- the Stockholders:-
Notice, is hereby given that the
annual meeting of the stockholders
of the Washington Sanitary I'm
provement Company will be held al
the office, of James r. Caton, Esq.
No. ,dl1 South Fairfax Street, Alex,
andria. Va >. on Tuesday, April 3rd
1917, at 9 o'clock p. M.
! 81" GEO. S: WILSON, Secretary
6S-12t. 80.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1917-03-23
KAISER ILL.
Reported to be on Verge OFF, Break

Reported to be on, Verge of: Break
down.
The Hague, Marc b. '22-Kaiser Will
helm is on the verge: of a. nervous
breakdown and has. departed: fon
JHomburg, a@health resort, according
to private messages received here to-
"a .'t".T .s.jin.
=. -. He will, receive Chancellor Beth
ahn.Hollweg there instead, Of at
.Gernsnt headquarters. =!
:. This IS the second time .within.two
weeks ,that the Kaiser has been re-
ported i'll. rsgf
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1917-03-23
.ROBS WIDOW OEs3O,4 400 FIRE RACES IN HERND0N
Fourteen Buildings Destroyed in
Fairfax Town Last Night-Loss
100000.

Fourteen buildings were destroyed
last night in fire that swept the
business section of Herndon, Fairfax
county, town on the Washington
and Old Dominion Railway, about q
miles southwest OF Alexandria. The
loss is estimated at 100000.
Among the buildings destroyed are
livery stable, in which the 1ir.
started, two drug stores and three
general merchandise stores. The
other buildings that were burned are
mainly residences.
For a time the entire Town was
threatened with destruction, but at
1:45 o'clock this morning the flames
were under control.
A call was sent to nearby towns
for fire apparatus, and shortly after
midnight special cars were sent out
by the. Washington and Old Dominion
to transport the chemical engines
from Clarendon, Falls Church and
Vienna.
The telephone exchange was one OF
the first buildings to sbe destroyed,
cutting Herndon off from wire COM
munication with other communities.
E. L. Robey's drug store was
among the buildings which were in
cluded in the list of buildings barn
ed. These are located in the heart
of the town, amid the largest stores,
and most pretentious residences.
Located close to the drug store
were two of the largest merchan-
disc stores, that conducted by A. T.
Walker, and another owned by Nc
CURE Bros.
The cause of the fire is not known.
Herndon is an old Virginia town
1t has one main street and all the
business houses are closely grouped
together within two blocks along the
main street. These stores and Shops
were mostly frame structures. The
Herndon Bank, brick structure and
the most important building in the
town, is in the very heart of the
town.
Up to 1860 Herndon was Fairfax
county village. 1t was made station
of the Alexandria, Loudoun and
Hampshire Railroad, and when that
road began operations in 1860. Hern-
don began to take it's rise. The civil
war coming on, however; its develop
ment was arrested, but after its
close, Herndon began to forge ahead
again. During. recent years numbers
of people employed in Washington
have resided in the town. and vicinity.
It has long been one of the most
important places on the Washington
The: little house owned by Mrs.
Irene Stearns stood directly in the
course of the storm of flame, then
sweeping down on it from $50 yards
away.
The committee, composed of Dr..
Ernest Robey, W.. R; Harrison, H.
A. Clifford; and B. SEMaguire. call
ed on Mrs. Stearns.
"We can save the residential sec
tion," said DR.. Robey, the spokesman
"if you will permit your home to be
destroyed"
The flames were very near, and 1t
was impossible to save any of the
chatels. which represented practically
all of Mrs. Stearns' worldly goods.
IF you can save the town. re-
piled Mrs. Stearns, edo what you
need to with my home"
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1917-03-23
MARRIED.

On February 18TH, In Bait more,
Nd, Bernard B. White, of Washing
ton D. c., and Grace F.. Butcher, of
Alexandria, Va, by Rev. Charles NJ.
Eyster. Washington papers please
COPY. Tilt.