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The Lee County journal. (Leesburg, Ga.) 1904-19??, 1917-04-27
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MI - l. AetJ W. Va NAASA~~ "'s'
in rown on business Friday
Messrs. Sam Simpson and Warren
Story Of Warwick were guests Of
friends here Sunday night.
Mr.. Morris Hale Of Morven and
Mr.. Clarence Hale Of smithville
were in town Saturday.
Friends Of Mr.. and Mrs P. C.
Coxwell will be glad TO know that
their baby lie improving after two
weeks illness.
Farmers, please ask lis to make
prices on chill tonic by lots.
Leesburg Drug Co.
Miss Elizabeth Ferguson OF Che
kee was the weekend visitor Of
Misses. Jewel Fouche and Bertha
Cannon.
Mr.. Thomas left Thursday for a
visit to his daughter, Mrs. Frier Of
Douglas.
Mr.. III. f. Lafamore, Of Chokee
Dist. was in Leesburg for short
while Monday. lie has just ploughed
up 20 acres of cotton to plant in
peanuts, and is planting 100 acres
extra in corn and velvet beans. He
says he does not intend for the
boil weevil to do him much damage.
FOR RENT-The Geo. P. Minis home
Ga. 5tf
Mrs. Net Odom spent last Friday
with Mrs. J. J. Forester.
Col. w. HI. Beckham and mother
motored up from Albany Sunday
afternoon.
Mr.. w. G. Rutland Of Philema
was in town Monday morning.
Norris Candies, fresh every week
Leesburg Drug Co.
A few members Of the Sewing
Club spent a very pleasant after
noon with Mrs. y. X. Sessions on
last Friday, after an hour Of sew
ing, ali were invited into the dining
room where delicious sandwiches
and tea were served. There will
not be q meeting this week on ac-
coant of the Revival services at the
Baptist Church.
Mr.. and Mrs. w. w. Hooks Of
Cobb. and daughter, Miss Florence,
were guests Of relatives Sunday.
LOST Wednesday afternoon,
one silver mesh bag with DORM
attached. Bag, engraved r. p: c.
Contained $500, finder can keep
contents and return bag.
MRS. I. II. CLARK.
Mr., and Mrs. S. P. Crowell, and
children Of Perry, were weekend
visitors Of Mr.. and Mrs. M. M,
Martin.
Miss Thelma Paul was in town
Monday afternoon.
DR.. I. H. Clark, who has recent
~ moved to Douglas. visited friends
here Friday afternoon.
Mr.. and Mrs. D. D. HALL visited
relatives in Newton last Friday and
Saturday.
Kresodip and other lice killers for
stock. Leesburg Drug Co.
Mrs. J. w. Lyon, and little
Mary Gay, are visiting Mr.. and
Mrs, c. H. Hall in Americas.
H. A. Harris and son, Cassels
Harris, Of Lee county were visitors
in Americas Monday Times, Re-
corder.
Dr.. ]. F. McMath leaves today
for Leesburg to spend the day with
Mrs. McMath. who is visiting her
daughter, Mrs. Homer G. Pass, and
also to see his new grandson, who
arrived at the home of Mr.. and
Mrs. Pass a few days ago.-Times
Recorder.
How about bottle Of Cidco?
LeesbuIg Drug Co. |
DR.. and Mrs. T H Clark and lit
tie daughter, Winifred, accompanied |
The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1917-08-24
FOR MRS. ACKER.

Saturday afternoon very pleasant
time was spent by number of young
ladies at the home of Mrs. Lewis
Klein when she entertained with a
party in honor Of Mrs. G.. c. Acker,
of Jacksonville, who is the guest of
her sister, Mrs. w. A. Adams.
Sewing and visiting over Red
Cross work was the feature of enter
tainment. The decorations and re-
freshmcnts were in keeping with un-
usual fine taste of the hostess.
Those enjoying this hospitality
were: Mesdames w. A. Troup, Geo.
Flournoy, Fred Spiller, T. S. Harris,
d. p. Adams and w. A. Adams.
The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1917-08-24
SEWING PARTY.

At the hour OF FIVE Wednesday at
ternoon Mrs. w. II. Horn was host
esS at a sewing party at her home
on South Main street. Her home was
made very pretty for this occasion,
being decorated with sunhowers. and
ferns.
Miss Hester Taylor, of Boston, a
sister of Mrs. Horns ably assisted in
entertaining and in very charming
manner gave readings A salad course
with tea was served at the close of
the enjoyable evening.
Those present were: Mrs. l.. T..
Griner, Mrs Clayton Jay, Mrs. A. S.
Dorminy, Mrs J. w. Scarborough,
Mrs. George Wooten. Mrs. c. l..
Orser. Mrs. H. G.. Powell, Mrs. A.
5. Rogers, Mrs. G. w. Bowden, Mrs.
A. !. Mcdonald Mrs. H. NJ Warren,
Mrs. Pauline Crawley and Miss Hes
ter Taylor and Miss Pauline Crawley.
The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1917-08-24
FROLICSOME FEW CLUB MET.

The Frolicsome Few Club were en-
tertained at the home of Mrs. Frank
billiard Thursday evening. Miss
Lynn Eadie, of Nashville, was the
only guest besides the club A letter
was read received from the Secretary
OF the Red Cross Chapter asking the
help of this club in Red Cross work.
The Club decided that they would
help in any way they could and would
learn how to knit and spend their
hours of meeting in this way.
The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1917-08-24
PICNIC PARTY.

Miss Jessie Lee Rogers was hostess
at picnic and swimming party at
the park last evening when she en-
tertained in honor of her guest, Miss
Myrtle Taylor, of Triton. After
swimming was enjoyed a picnic sup
per was spread under the trees.
Those present were: Misses Taylor,
Maria Lee, Madeline Davenport, Nam
ME Bowlcs, Margaret Spillcr and
Mary Livingstone, Messrs. Hermon
Martin. Harry Kent. Elmer Martin.
Mark Mathis, Hubert Young, Walter
Lisenby and Blackwell.
The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1917-08-24
SWIMMING PARTY.

Mr., and Mrs. Walter Crenshaw en-
tertained with swimming nartx
thursday afternoon in honor of Lieut
W. NJ. Rawlins. The following party
drove out in the truck to Bowen's
Mill and spent pleasant afternoon
Mr. and Mrs. Crenshaw. Judge and
ME' +, NJ. Powers. Mr.. and Mrs.
VIM. Bryan, Mrs Walden, Mrs. Lola
Williams, Miss Browning. Miss Capi-
tola Moon and Mcssrs. Frank Tav-
lor and Need Harper.
The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1917-08-24
MISS GARRISON HOSTESS.

Miss Lee Garrison was the de-
lightful hostess at her home on the
Dixie Highway, South, on Thursday
evening when she entertained the
Fitzgerald New Orchestra Those
enjoying Miss Garrison's hospitality
were: Mrs. H. DeVald, Miss Iva
Dorminey, Miss Iva Burton. Miss
Katie Booker, Mrs. w. c. Moody, Mr..
and Mrs. {. A. CHM, Mr.. and Mrs.
Goodner, Mr.. and Mrs. Leroy Graz,
ham, Mr.. Durmott, Mr.. Pace, MI.
Dorminey and Mr.. McGlamory.
The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1917-08-24
COLLINS-M

Miss Allie Mae Collins. daughter
OF Mr.. and Mrs. B. w. Collins, of
w. Oconee, and Mr.. Lovace Wilkes
Martin were quietly married Wednes-
day evening at eight-thirty by Ordi-
nary Horton, only a few friends wit
Messing the ceremony. This happy
couple are receiving the congratula-
tons rom host OF very much sur
prised riends. They are making their
home at 5l2 w. Suwanec.
The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1917-08-24
FOR MISS DUNN.

In honor of Miss Marian Dunn. of
Atlanta, who was the guest OF her
sister. Mrs. G, S. Flournoy, Miss Ath-
leen Dickey entertained with a theater
party Tuesday afternoon. Mrs. John
Davidson chaperoned the party The
guests were: Misses Marian Dunn,
Elizabeth McCarty, Dorothy Thur
mond, Margaret Wise, Louise Mon
tague and Josephine Flournoy.
The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1917-08-24
FISH FRY

Ono Of the most enjoyable events
OF the half holiday was the Fish Fry
at Bowen's Mill, given by Jones &
King for their clerks.
Those enjoying the event were
Mrs. Wilmer Turner and children,
Mr. and Mrs. R. L. Jones and family
and their visitor, Miss Bessie Bivcns,
Mrs Long, Mrs. J. r. Taylor, Misses
Martha McChester, Mary and Eliza
beth Milscll and Mr.. J c. King.
The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1917-08-24
PUBLIC SCHOOL NOTICE

The public schools of Fitzgerald are
open September 5rd at $50 AdmiS-
sion cards to the white schools will be
issued from the High School build
ing any day next week between the
hours of and IL a m, or 2 and p.
m. Colored pupils will be admitted
by the principal OF that school Mon
day, September g.
Remember that all pupils not al
ready successfully vaccinated are to
have this done before entering
school. Examination on work not
previously passed, or on that OF put
pills applying for first time will be
next Wednesday, the 10Th. at 8 a. m,
at the High School building.
By action Of the Board OF Educa-
ton the following scale of entrance
fees is in effect. These fees are to
be paid on or before the date of en-
trance and cover the fall term.
The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1917-08-24
SIX O'CLOCK DINNER.

Miss Margaret Holder, of Jefferson.
arrived Wednesday to visit Mrs. !. NJ.
Nixon. A six o'clock dinner was
given in her honor last evening when
Miss Edna Oliver and Messrs John
Holder and Carl Oliver, OF Abbeville,
were guests After dinner Mrs. Mix
on entertained them at the theater
The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1917-08-24

DR.. Holtzendorff writes from Chi
cago that he regrets his inability to
be with US for the election but states
that we can make no mistake in elect
ing mayor, as both candidates seem
to suit him O. K The doctor is TAX
ing a course in Pyorrhea and Ortho-
donta.
The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1917-08-24

Miss Jewell Hall returned to the
city yesterday after a stay of several
weeks with relatives in Cordele. She
is recovering rapidly from the injury
sustained when she dropped a soda
wafer bottle which exploded while in
Cordele.
The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1917-08-24
MISSIONARY PROGRAM AT
CENTRAL M. E. LEAGUE,

There will be a special missionary
program at the meeting of the Ep-
worth League OF the Central Metho-
dist church Sunday evening at seven
O'Clock instead OF the regular hour.
Miss Gladys Martin will be the lead
err.
The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1917-08-24

Quite large number OF ladies are
anxiously awaiting the arrival of ma
terial and knitting needles to assist
the local chapter OF the Red Cross
in knitting the allotted number OF ar
ticles for the soldiers and sailors OF
Uncle Sans fighting force.
The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1917-08-24

Mr. and Mrs. Hugh Turner came
up from Florida to sepnd few days
with his mother, Mrs. W. c. Turner.
Mr.. Turner was drafted for the army
and will shortly have to report for
duty
The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1917-08-24

Mr.. and Mrs. Griffin and family, OF
Ealdosta, arrived in the city Thurs
day and have moved into the Nc
Fadden home on w. Central Ave.
The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1917-08-24

Mr.. P. K. Booker and Mrs. w. c.
Moody entertained Monday evening
with delightful birthday party. AS
the guests arrived at Mr.. Bookers
home on West Alapaha, Mrs. H. De-
valid rendered some beautiful musical
selections.
The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1917-08-24

A letter from W. J Pearson, who
is now in Key West with his wife,
states that Mrs. Pearson is out of the
hospital but has to depend on two
crutches, owing to her accident while
in Tampa She was confined to her
bed for three months and is anxious
10 get back home.
The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1917-08-24

Miss Hattie Lee Walker who has
been visiting relatives in Atlanta for
two weeks. will return home Saturday
afternoon.
The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1917-08-24

Mr.. and Mrs. F. NJ. Swan, OF Til
ton, N. H., announce the birth of
daughter on August %. Mrs. Swami
IS known here better as Miss Mar
garet Emery as she grew to young
lady-hood in our city.
The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1917-08-24

Mr.. and Mrs. Lon Dickey have
had as their guests for several days
this week cousin of Mr.. Dickey's
Mr.. Bob Dickey and family, Mrs.
Dicleey and a daughter, Miss Emily,
and son, Wilmer, of Musella. They
left today for Townsville.
The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1917-08-24

Mr.. L. J. Ennis and family will
leave Sunday for Decatur where
Mr.. Ennis has accepted a position
in the City Market.
The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1917-08-24

Miss Mamie Lee Varnadoe, who
has been the guest of Mrs. Ashley
Bowling for several weeks returned
the first Of the week to her home in
Valdosta.
The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1917-08-24

Mr.. Bowers, of Greenville, s. G.,
arrived in the city to accept posi-
ton with the Farmer-G arbutt Co.
The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1917-08-24

Mr.. and Mrs. F, H. James, who have
been the guests of their brother and
family, Mr.. H. H. James, have return
ed to their home in Albany.
The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1917-08-24

Mr.. Clyde Lee Manon left last
night for Washington, D. c., in the
interest of his patent.
The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1917-08-24

Mr. and Mrs, J. S George and chill
dren left Thursday for North Georgia
where they will visit for a couple OF
months.
The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1917-08-24

Mrs. H. B. Isler and daughter, Miss
Freddie have returned from a pleas
ant visit to relatives in Gray.
The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1917-08-24

Mr. 5. P. Register and family lett
this morning for Miami Fla, where
they will reside in the future.
The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1917-08-24

BOYS-I am selling and repairing
bicycles, opposite the postohice. First
class work and satisfaction guaran-
teed. New wheels at right prices.
All kinds of repair parts on hand.
Herman Toelken. If
The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1917-08-24

Miss Dorothy Jones is expected
home Monday from an extended visit
in the west.
The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1917-08-24

Milk cows and fine seed oats for
sale. Apply to H. H. James, Ftz-
gerald, Ga. tt
The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1917-08-24

Miss Marian Dunn was called to
her home in Atlanta today on account
Of the illness of her mother
The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1917-08-24
For Colored Schools

50 far as practical, students will be
assigned the school in the ward OF
their residence, except that those in
Fourth Ward below 9TH grade will at
tend a school out Of their ward, and
all anywhere of 9TH grade and above
will attend at the High School build
ing.
Thanking you again for your splen-
did cooperation, and assuring you OF
our continued best efforts in behalf
of the boys and girls.
Very respectfully,
J. f. RICKETSON.
IF superintendent
The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1917-08-24

Mrs. letters, Misses Nancy Lott
and Lula Curry have returned from
delightful trip to St Simons where
they enjoyed the pleasure Of that re-
sort for a week
The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1917-08-24

Hams-fne and sweet, cheaper
than side-meat. Tisdeps. st
The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1917-08-24

Miss Ray Jones, of Atlanta, is
spending the week with her parents,
Mr.. and Mrs. w. F. Jones and sister,
Mrs. VIII Flanders.
The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1917-08-24

Peanut butter has advanced-our
prices have not. Tisdcl. st
The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1917-08-24

Try a can of Temple Garden COT
fee-a pure, good coffee at Is cents.
TisdePs. st
The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1917-08-24

Mr. Farmer-inquire our prices on
rations. Our prices and the quality
Of our goods are adding new suctom-
ers daiIy-we will save you some
money. Tisdel st.
The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1917-08-24

Mr. Robert Jordon, OF Chula, was in
the city few hours yesterday
The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1917-08-24

Mrs. r. F. Stubs and Miss Alice
Stubs, of Macon, have returned
home after short visit with Mr.. and
Mrs. J. l.. Pittman.
The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1917-08-24

E. L. Dorminy returned Thursday
from Indian Springs, where he has
been recuperating for the past two
weeks. Stubbs reports fine time.
The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1917-08-24

Have you used Flavo, the best -four
in the city, milled by Handley and
Sons, from Ben Hill county wheat.
Try it.
The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1917-08-24

Soap and Washing 'Podwer cost you
5 cents. Tisdel. St
The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1917-08-24

Miss Lucille Harris left this week
for Sarasota, Fla, after pleasant
visit of a couple Of weeks with her
aunt, Mrs G. A. Jolly.
The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1917-08-24

Cocoa is food drink, IS cents per
pound. Tisdel. St.
The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1917-08-24

We are agents for the Alladin Ooil
Lamp Tisdel st..
The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1917-08-24

Mrs J !. Ware returned home to-
day after several days visit with rela-
tives at Thomson.
The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1917-08-24

Get your prices on lard, flour, and
meat. We will save you some mo-
ney in small or large lots Tisdel. 81
The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1917-08-24

Mrs. w. A. Adams is entertaining
this afternoon with party in honor
of her sister, Mrs ,Acker, OF Jackson
vile.
The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1917-08-24
Mr. and Mrs R. L. Dermot an
nounce the arrival of baby boy.

Say, you young married men, sight
the exemption boards to Deuteronomy
PAS, divine authority for exempting
you from military service during your
E'honey year"
The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1917-08-24

Mrs. Martha Wilcox and daughter,
Miss Ruth, of Eastman, are guests
in the family of Mr. and Mrs, J. c.
Boney.
The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1917-08-24

Just received a fresh shipment of
Graham Flour in 5-pound bags to sell
at so cents. Tisdel. St
The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1917-08-24

We are setting the pace in low
prices. Tisdel. St
The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1917-08-24

You cannot possibly lose by buying
from Tisdels cash store-you can
save money st
The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1917-08-24

Miss Mary Rampley, who has been
the attractive guest Of Miss Daisy
Boney for several days, returned
Thursday to her home in GAINESVILLE
Mr.. and Mrs. Nell Means, Misses
Louise Whitehurst, Pauline Monroe
and Eleanor tombstone, of Abbeville,
who have been the guests of Mrs. J.
L. Pittman, have returned to their
homes.
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The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1917-08-24

gerald
The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1917-08-24

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Mr.. and Mrs. R. L. Dermot an
nounce the arrival of baby boy
Say, you young married men, sight
the exemption boards TO Deuteronomy
24-5, divine authority for exempting
you from military service during your
|honey year"
We are setting the pace in low
prices. Tisdel St
You cannot possibly lose by buying
from Tisdel's cash store-you can
save money st
Mrs j. !. Ware returned home to-
day after several days visit with rela-
tiVes at Thomson.
Try a can of Temple Garden COT
fee-a pure, good coffee at Is cents.
Tisders. st
Mr.. Robert Jordon, OF Chula, was in
the city few hours yesterday
Miss Ray Jones, of Atlanta, is
spending the week with her parents,
Mr.. and Mrs. w. F. Jones and sister.
Mrs. VIII Flanders.
Miss Lucille Harris left this week
for Sarasota, Fla, after a pleasant
visit of a couple of weeks with her
aunt, Mrs. G. A. Jolly
We are agents for the Alladin Ooil
Lamp. Tisdel. st.
Mr.. and Mrs. Lon .Dickey have
had as their guests for several days
this week cousin of Mr.. Dickey's
Mr.. Bob Dickey and family, Mrs.
Dickey and a daughter, Miss Emily,
and son, Wilmer, of Musella They
left today for Townsville.
Mr.. Farmer-inquire our prices on
rations. Our prices and the quality
Of our goods are adding new suctom-
ers daily-we will save you some
money. Tisdel. st.
E. L. Dorminy returned Thursday
from Indian Springs, where he has
been recuperating for the past two
weeks. Stubbs reports a fine time
Peanut butter has advanced-our
prices have not Tisdcl. st
Hams-fne and sweet cheaper
than side-meat. IiSdefs. 81
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1917-06-09
WILL HAVE a WALkOFER.

As has heretofore been stated ir
the Gazette, none Of the present city
or state officers in Alexandria will
have opposition in the Democratic
primary which will be held August
I. The time limit for candidates to
file notice expired at midnight Thurs
day night and only the incumbentS
filed notice. The city Democratic
committee will shortly mold a meet
ing for the purpose Of declaring the
incumbcnts the party nominees.
apart from races for the Mayoralty
and at times spirited competition for
seats in Council, there has been but
little disposition upon the part of
suffragans to make charges in city
offices. Those occupying these po-
s;tions have been succeeding them
selves for years, the community they
serve being fully satisfied with their
stewardship.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1917-06-09
WOULD-BE JOSHUA.

On the occasion Of demonstra-
ton of new defensive methods on
the western front, says dispatch
from Berlin, Emperor William dellv-
cred a speech to the Branderburg
troops. in which he said: "The enemy
is seeking decision. We await 1t
calmly, placing our trust in Co..
who heretofore has graciously pro-
teeted and aided US. Our enemy
will be compelled to sacrillc men un-
til he is exhausted and lays down
his arms. "You must hasten his eX-
haustion. When this is accomplished
YOU will have won for the German
people the position which they are
entitled to occupy. Peace will be
dictated through you"
The Kaiser is still ohscessed with
the motion that he is an instrument
of the deity, and is uttering the
same fallacy to his dupes as wher
he was overrunning Belgium ano
northern France in 1914. Operations
on the western front this week. how
ever, will cause many German sol
died to question the assertion of then
ruler to the effect that ne is an IN
strument of high heaven.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1917-06-09

each blast the earth shook and shlv-
cred beneath our feet. 1t is worse
than an earthquake" said someone
who had known one Of the worst
earthquakes. "Thunderclouds OF
smoke rose in solid form to immense
heights from Hill 60, from Wytsch-
aete Wood and other places, and,
while our eyes were full of the
spectacle, thousand guns opened
fire. The air shook as the earth
shook and where earth and air met
incredible explosions seemed to .rend
the world until we appeared part OF
some cosmic revolution
eve saw familiar landscapes al
ready plowed and narrowed by the
war. vanish or assume grotesque
shapes. Hill 60 went up in fine dust
The correspondents agree in antlcl-
pating desperate counter-attacks'
They say the Germans are masslng
vast forces and intimate that the
battle has only begun.