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Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1917-03-31
Judge R. D. Jones
C0nYenes Court

CONCLUDED FROM PAGE b
State ~. Carl Colick. indicted fer
forgery Prisoner Piled guilty and was
sentenced to one year in the Maryland
Penitcutiary
State ys Alfonso Carsley Indicted
for carrying concealed weapon. pris
oncr pied guilty, and was sentenced TO
Maryland House of Correction for one
year
State ys. Daniel Gunhy. Alonzo Gun
by and Brascal Jester, indicted for lar
ceny. Prisoners pied guilty. and were
sentenced to the Maryland House Of
Correction for one year each
State IS. Thomas Fisher, indicted for
larceny Prisoner pied guilty, and vas
sentenced to the Maryland House Of
Correction for one year.
State " Lewis Tul, indicted for
larceny Trial ~ Jury Verdict Of
guilty Sentenced to the Maryland
Penitentiary for three years
State " George Arnold, indicted for
carrying concealed weapons Trial by
jury Verdict Of guilty Sentenced to
two years in the Maryland House Of
Correction.
State ~ Otho Parker, Jacob Teagle.
aud Robert Tull. indicted for robbing
Oliver Merrill Of SLIGO Trial by jury.
Verdict guilty
Court adjourned Thursday afternoon
till Monday 50 that Judge Jones could
attend Court in Salisbury on Friday,
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1917-03-31
Bates Memorial N. P. Church

1890 a m, sunday School.
II go a M, sermon.
2.3o pm. Class meeting. (Old time
experience meeting
6.45 pm, G. h. Meeting
No preaching at night
go Wednesday Prayer meeting.
Tuesday afternoon. April 3rd. at >
O clock an adjourned session of the
Quarterly conference will be held All
official members requested TO he pres
ent.
On account Of the pastor attending
the special service at Trinity NJ. =.
Church. Sunday evening. there will not
be preaching service in Bates Memoir
ial NJ. r Church. We hope our people
will attend service at one OF the other
churches Let Us be neighboroughlY.
An Easter service will be rendered
by the Sunday School children. at the
evening service on April Sth,
You are invited to attend the special
services at Trinity. next Sunday after
noon and night DR.. Fred Klein our
secretary of the General Conference
Board of Foreign Mission will preach.
Help us make these services success.
ne pastor VIII ledNc lOt CONFERENCE
Monday. April 9th He is anxious that
every department of the church should
be reported AL obligations met. ="
Your cooperation is earnestly solicited.
that it may be so Report open until
April sth.
A cordial invitation extended to all to
worship with US. Good music, Gospel
preaching and Welcome.
HOWARD O. KEEN. Pastor.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1917-03-31
GirdletreG Baptist Church

Sunday School at 10 a. m. Thomas
Smack, Superintendent Preaching by
the pastor at II a m, and Z 80 p. III.
Morning theme: why We Should Be
long to the Church The sermon Sun
day evening will have to do with pres
ent day world conditions You can {
afford to miss this timely and instruct
i've sermon Come and bring your
friends Several candidates will he
Buried With Christ IN Baptism, tCol
.l2.) after the sermon sunday morn
ing Bible reading and testimony meet
ing Friday at go p. m
". l.. WITT. Pastor
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1917-03-31
NaSSawangO NJ. P. Church

1000 a m, Sunday School
II 200 a m. Sermon
Subject Bible Class. Solomon last
half
Forty nine were present sunday
Another bench viii have to be added TO
our Bible Class The question asked by
a member, Was Solomon's Temple
symbolical OF the plan Of Heaven will
be answered sunday.
All are more than pleased that MIR
Richard l.eake was unanimously elected
Superintendent. His earnestness and
enthusiasm in the Church are greatly
appreciated by all Come 10 Church
Sunday and bring your family.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1917-03-31
The Woman Who Hasn't Bough
Her New Suit for Easter,
Should Get 1t This
Week

Our ready-to-wear section is daily throng-
ed with numbers Of women and young
women inspecting the coats, suits and
dresses. They know they can count on
finding the newest fashions here at moder-
ate prices.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1917-03-31

Sports Suits are here in
great profusion. The shades
are all of the very latest for
Spring wear.
Among the many that we
are showing there are a few
that you will notice particu-
larly. One of gray with col
lar and cuffs of rose is rather
a striking model. Then there
is one of chartreuse trimmed
in Spring green. Another of
blue. one of bright gold. and
still another of chartreuse
self-trimmed that is trim
med with a braid on the col
lar and cuffs of the same
color.
They are priced at
$3.50 to $4,000
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1917-03-31
DISTINGUISHED
SOLDIER DEAD
Colonel Charles ChaiIIe Long Of
The Eastern Shore Was a
Soldier Of Fortune

Col. Charles ChaiIle Long well
known in Worcester County. and
related to number of Somerset
and Worcester County people.
among whom is Mrs. j Samuel
Price. of Snow Hill. died Satur-
day at Virginia Beach He was
a nativcof Somerset County and
came Of long line Of ancestry in
that county. An ancestor, Peter
Camille. was one Of the signers of
the Declaration of independence
IN l776.
The news dispatches give the
following interesting account of
the adventurous and active life
OF Col. Long:
Charles Chaille Long was born in
Princess Anne. Md. He was a soldier
O. fortune in his earlier years, law
yer. diplomat and journalist lie wa
Is years Of age and bachelor For
several years he had resided in Wash
ington, where he contributed TO the
Star articles on foreign policies and
politics He removed to Washington
from Baltimore about ten years ago
While living there he was engaged in
literary and historical studies
Forty wears ago Colonel Long won
distinction in Egypt A. Pasha in
the khcdiyr's army he led an eXped-
ton into the then unknown Central
Africa He discovered and explored the
lakes from which the River Nile derives
It's source He wrote book descriptive
Of his travels in Central Africa Its
title vas Naked Truths Of Naked Peo-
pie. The Geographic Society of Paris
gave high place in its annals to the
work Of Colonel Long. While in Egypt
Colonel Long was associated with Gen
eral Chinese Gordon. who met his death
at the hands Of the Mahd's army at
khartum.
Colonel Long first saw military ser
vice as member of the First Marylan
Regiment In the mon Army during
the war between the States He en-
listed in ls62 Upon the close Of the
war he was among score or more Of
Young officers recommended for service
in the Egyptian Army. which under
went a reorganization. In ISIS Colonel
Long returned to the United States,
read law, was admitted to the bar and
for time was clerk 10 the Board Of
Police Justices Of New York through
nomination hy Justice hilbreth
In ISL Colonel Long returned to
Alexandria. arriving just as a rebellion
broke out He vas subjected to indig
mites and insults and for time his life
was in danger, so strong was the feel
ing against all foreigners. He took
possession Of the American Consulate
which had been deserted Later ne was
appointed American CONSUL at Alex
andria The next public position Of i'm
portance held by Colonel Long was Sec
rotary to the American Embassy to
Korea, appointed 10y President Cleve-
land during his first administration.
Alter this embassy had performed its
mission and had returned to the United
States. Colonel Long took up the pract
ice Of law in New York. later going 10
Baltimore
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1917-03-31
Spence Baptist Church

SUNDAY School at 200 y. m. W. A..
Harris. superintendent Preaching at
3:0Up m. by the pastor Subject ''Will
God Give US Another Chance After
Death" preach this sermon by RI
quest Come and bring your friends
" l.. WITT. Pastor.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1917-03-31
Worcester Parish Services

There will be services in ST Paul ;
Church Berlin. on Sunday. April lat,
at 10. 30. a m. and 30. p m
On the same day there will be an ad
dress on Missions to the Indians in the
Parish House al 10. a m
On Good Friday there viii be the
usual three hour service in the Church
from noon until 3. p m All are cordi-
ally invited to these services.
$. a. POTTER. Rector.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1917-03-31
Presbyterian Church.

Preaching Sunday morning at 1890,
and in the evening at 10. Theme
morning What Is FAITH Theme
evening What Is a Christian. and
How Shall Become One Communion
service in the morning. and the recep
ton OF new members
All are cordially invited to these ser
vices
REV. W. 5. KREGER. Pastor.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1917-03-31
All RaIlOWS Parish
SUNDAY. APRIL lat. 1911,
PALM SUNDAY

There will be- "A celebration Of the
Holy Eucharist at 100 a. m.
Second celebration and sermon a. H..
Sunday School at 10 a m.
Eyensong and sermon at 1.30 p. IN.
There will be- a celebration of the Holy
Eucharist each morning during Holy
Week at 73O with the exception Of
Friday
Morning Prayer each day with the
exception of Friday at 10 "A. m.
EvensOng and meditation on the Holy
Eucharist on Monday, Tuesday and
thursday afternoons at 1870 On Wed
sday, Friday and Saturday the even
ing service will be at half past seven.
On Good Friday there will be a ser
vice at 100 O'Clock. a. m. The Three
Hours service from II until 3
Evensong at ,.30.
REV. G. NJ. GALARNEAU. Rector
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1917-03-31
FRANK j. CHENEY.
" - u . -
Notary Public.
Quite The Thing

saw the bride our new neighbor -
throw things at her husband the other
day.
Good gracious: in the honeymoon!
Were they dishes she threw at him?
No: kisses.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1917-03-31
SPIC AND SPAN NEW SUITS
COATS AND WAISTS

In fashion, fabric and work
manship our coats are beyond
criticism, but as fine as they
are, the prices are just about
what you would expect at the
end of the season instead Of
the very beginning.
Coats that compare very
favorably with the suits.
Beautiful lines, splendid new
Spring shades, and most in
teresting of all, the prices.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1917-03-31
Gunby Presbyterian Church

There will be preaching in Gunby
Presbyterian Church. Stockton. Sunday
by Rev. H. a. Brotemarkle Sunday
School and Mems Class at $50, a m. ,
and sermon at lO.i5
The Washington times., 1917-02-08

clared an act OF folly" served to
bring out that a small group of Sem
ators was opposed to the Admins
tratlon's course. However. the fact
that in strong speeches Senators like
Lodge and others OF standing on the
Republican side ranged themselves
squarely back Of the President has
given satisfaction in Administration
quarters.
Regardless OF whether the Stone
resolution was 'TII-advised," as Sen
ator Underwood called IL. It has in
any event served to show that prac-
tically the whole Senate will rally to
the support of the Government II the
call comes for war measures.
In the debate yesterday. several
Senators indicated that IL 1t came to
declaration of war they would
weigh well their action and proceed
The Washington times., 1917-02-08
HEALTHFUL way
TO RESTORE
GRAY HAIR
Bring Back Natural Color
Without Dissatisfaction
Guaranteed or Money Re-
funded.

1"ii 'Hn have glossy. rich and luxuri-
nhi hall ~ - soft. even shade instead
~ EiHE ." llf"l"aE. faded hair or hair
hif"aFHh rih gray. lt's very easy and
slrirln. va beautiful. safe and in per
let s'"I taste which dyes are not.
SIMPLY aptly p-I!nn Hair color Re
s'"s' as g"r would shampoo. II is
i"shg :" tee. hHrmlrSS liquid. SOLD un-
1rf the tnahHfs full guarantee Of your
l"',uHg baih " not satisfied" Use Of
~ Hah VII bring back natural. soft.
even. pleasing color. full NJ beauty. and
l"sit""s aud fluffy A. "a girls hair. No
nnH 'Hn toll you have applied Q-Ban
b"'Husr " doesn't work a look unna-
iutal rs dye does You will bc de-
nElirh With your air OF youth and vi
thitH. and your hair will have real
health only IN bottle ut Peoples
Drug htof~H. James D'Donnrll's ar any
Eood drug store. or write lIcSsig Ellis
Drug Co.'S Memphis. Tenn. mentioning
the druEHiHtE name. illustrated, inter
.sting book. Hair Culture" sent free.
Try O-Han Hair Tonic. Q-Ran Liquid
hhamp"o, Q-Ran Toilet Soap-also O.
Han lI"pilatpry todorlc-s) for removing
supernuous hair.-Advt.
The Washington times., 1917-02-08

Marvin Smithey. Lawrence
vile. Raleigh.
T. d. Raney. Richmond, Har-
rington.
E. c Harris and wife. Hsr-
rington.
T. Lee Evans. Warrenton.
Bellevue.
Lillian Markham. Virginia
Beach. Shoreham.
Mrs. b. II. BOhn. Warren
ton. Continental.
W. G. Gonele. Warrenton.
Continental.
G. r. Armand. Richmond.
Continental.
W. F. Dobson. Richmond.
Continental.
Frances Dobson.- Rich
mond, Continental.
II. J. Baby. Manassas,
Continental.
q. ScrivenOr. Richmond,
Continental.
]. II. Woods. Charlottes-
Vile. Continental.
T p, Elan, Richmond.
Capitol Park.
G. l.. Sitton, Richmond,
Capitol Park
o. Watson, Richmond.
Capitol Park.
Mr.. and Mrs. r. g. Sulll-
van. Richmond. Capitol
Mr. and Mrs. l.. Engel,
Norfolk. Capitol Park.
Miss Sophie Horndal. Nor
folk, Capitol Park.
L. VI. Martin. Dansville,
b. Morees. Hot Springs.
Harris.
c. P. Fritzsche, Richmond
W. Fl. Berry. Richmond.
Harris. .
Mrs. NJ. NJ. Light and
daughter, Richmond
Harris.
c. Z. Cisign. Harrisonburg.
Harris.
J. B. Perryeon. Harrison
burg. Harris.
Edw. sturn. Richmond.
Harris.
L. H. Yancey. clarksville.
F. F. smith. Dsnvilie. Har-
rs q Levy. Richmond.
wilmat.
WASHINGTON.
Z. p. Rogers. Tacoma. Dris-
coll.
Charles Richardson. Tacoma.
willard.
J. NJ. Munson, Tacoma. VII
mat.
WEST VIRGINIA.
c. Deekland. Hunt. cOch-
]. R. spesse. Fairmont.
G. T. Hersey. Wheeling. Ster-
]. B. Levy. weirton, Har-
rington.
Mrs. J. Q. Redmon. Blue
field, Capitol Park.
Geo. NJ. Beltzhoover. tr..
Charles Town, Capitol
Park.
Geo. l.. Miller. Springfield.
Harris.
WISCONSIN.
W. Morehead. Milwaukee.
willard.
Harriet b. Hathaway, NIL
waukee. Willard.
Howard r. Weiss. Madison,
Ebbitt.
The Washington times., 1917-02-08
OPEN N0STRILS! END
A COLD OR CATARRH
How To Get Relief When Head
and Nose are Stuffed Up.
A@H<%4@@@%%@1&@HH|]I

Count fifty. Your cold IN head -
cstarrh disappears. Your cIOgE~d nos
trils will open. the air pHHSHgss ~
breathe freely. No more gnufnng.
hawking, mucous discharge. drynrHH.
or headache; no struggling for breath
al night.
Get n small bottle OF Elys Cream
Balm from your druggist aud apply -
little OF this fragrant antiSeptlc creh ~
in your nostGils. II penetrates through
every air passage of the head. sooth-
ing and healing the swollen or in
famed mucous membrane. giving you
instant relief Head colds and ca
tarrh yield like magic. Don't stay
stuffed up and miserable. Relief Is
sure.-Advt.
The Washington times., 1917-02-08

c. L. Coombs. Philadelphia,
Harris.
II. T. Dunn. Philadelphia.
Harris.
william Rarens and wife,
Philadelphia. Harris.
S. F. FIggatt, Philadelphia.
Harris.
@. L. Herring. Millport. VIII
mat.
RHODE ISLAND.
Mr.. and Mrs. G, b. Briggs.
Westerly. willard.
Miss Z. N. Haskell. Provi-
dence. Gordon.
Mrs. II. b. drown. Provi-
dence, Gordon.
SOUTH CAROLINA.
W. c. Hughes. waIthalle,
Lincoln.
F. A. Burrough, Conway,
Narnum.
u. NJ. Burrough, Conway,
Varnum.
TENNESSEE
II. 4. Kropp, Chattanooga,
Ebbitt.
TEXAS.
W. G. Whitman, Dallas, Ra-
leigh.
NJ. BlumenthaI, Fl Paso,
Capitol Park.
II: wslsch, IT., FL Paso.
Capitol Park.
UTAH.
W. n. Bowerman. Salt Lake
City. Capitol Park.
VERMONT.
Grey p. Benton. Burlington.
Willard.
II. J. Curtis. Montpelier,
Continental.
Miss F. NJ. Hunter, Brattle-
boro. Continental.
Mr.. and Mrs. G. G. John
son. SwantOn, Harris.
VIRGINIA.
Misses v. and c. Carter,
LeesburE, Hudson.
Mr.. and Mrs. F. r. Brown,
Winchester. National.
W. c. Jets. Alex. National.
NJ. NJ. Miller. Culpeper. Ma
tional.
W. &. Mills. Herndon. Ma
tional.
Charles wingfield. Win
chester. National.
J. ID. Harrison. National
J. Herbert Wallace and wife,
Richmond. Narnum.
II. l.. LegRr, Warsaw, Con
Eress Hall.
F. V. Parrish, Roanoke,
C. L. o'BuiOn. ROanOse.
Winston.
ID. ]. Kay. Oxford.
Miss NJ. Wood, Richmond.
Oxford.
Mrs. Ed Ware. Paynter
junction. oxford.
Charles :. Churchill, Ro-
Anoke, Willard.
p. n. Wilson, Norfolk,
willard.
DIR. r. b. Snapp. winches-
fer. Ebbitt.
r. S. Sale. Roanoke, Ster-
ling.
T. NJ. Derninger. Bluemont,
Sterling.
+. J. McGuin, Norfolk, Ra-
leigh.
". +. Reed and wife, OF
timwa. Raleigh.
The Washington times., 1917-02-08

on their own responsibility. However.
no one doubts that IL American lives
are lost in an attack whose wanton-
ness stands out clear and undisputed.
both Senate and House will give the
President almost united backing.
The Washington times., 1917-02-08
Resolution Approving Stand in
Crisis Adopted by Vote
of 70 to 5.
SENATOR STONE CRITICISED
Some of His Colleagues Assert
ed His Action Raised an Is
sue NeedIessIy.

II there ever was any doubt that
the Senate would stand by the Presi-
dent in the German crisis II was
swept away by the action Of last
evening on the Stone resolution. This
resolution, indorsing. the action of
the President. was adopted by a vote
OF IS to 8, after a debate that lasted
all afternoon. The five Senators who
opposed 1t were Vardaman. Kirby,
Gronna. La Toilette, and Works.
OF these, Vardamsn and Kirby are
Democrats. The other three are Re-
publicans.
Stone IL Criticized.
Senator Stone was criticised sharply
by many Of his colleagues for raising
an issue needlessly in the Senate and
for bringing in an unnecessary resolu-
ton. He was criticised. too. for taking
srch a step without consulting the Ad-
ministration to find out whether the
President desired such action.
The introduction of the resolution,
which some Senators privately de-
The Washington times., 1917-02-08
SCHOOL BOARD ACTS
ON MOTHERS'LEAVE
Fixes TWo-Year Period of Alb
sence for Teachers Who
Are Expectant.

Adopting rules governing leave Of
absence for prospective mothers
among the teaching corps of the
public schools. a discussion OF the
appointment of union men as teach
ers. and considerable routine bust
ness, yesterday made the longest
Board of Education meeting this year.
Teachers who are prospective moth
ers must notify the board in order
that two years leave of absence may
be granted them. Failure to either
notify the board or to apply for
leave will be considered insubordina-
ton and neglect Of duty. At the eN-
piration of the leave granted, the
teacher will. on recommendation OF
the Superintendent. approved by the
board. be appointed to the first va
cancy in any position for which she
may be qualified.
Urges Union Man.
\ representative Of Columbia Typo
graphical Union appeared before the
board to urge appointment OF union
man as Instructor Of printing in the
schools. 4 temporary appointment
had already been made. DR.. John Van
Schsick. f.. president OF tho board.
stated that. although b." was in sym
patty with the union and believed in
il heartily. b" Dss certain that tn"
best man had received tn" position.
although he war not union man.
"GO bark 10 your union declared DT.
Van SchsIck. get IA" best men inter.
eEted. and hAv~ them prepare for the
examination IN June
vigorous protect wsr entered b.
the P"tworth Won"n.S club. repro
senting more than 100 h"m"s in that
community. against collection Of pa.
pTrE by school children II WAS AZ
serted In u letter read thst III" pTh-.
toe vas Iu"nsT" to IN" health -
the SCHOOL children aud their families.
Leave Of abS"nr" vas granted -
Frank =. Daniel. principal Of Mckiu
ley Manual Training school. Ia attend
the convention Of ~" SatIonal society
Of Industrial Edu"hlIDn at Chicag ,
rcxt week
PrrmissiDn wss given Dr. IiHmlin
T. CDgswell. dfre"iuT 81 music ~ the
schools. 30 ure the auditorium Of Cen
trail High SchnnI f"I concert by
the Municipal Orchestra February -.
The proceeds AZ" ." b" given q" hth-
IctIcs in the Sch"pIs aud for the b"nr-
III of a cadet band.
Permission war granted 10 hold n
Girl scouts Rally In central February
10 Fred -. Owens. chairman 81 tn"
decoration "uTnmiti"" 81 IL" inHuRu-
ration committee. asked that b." bG.p"r
mItted to seek cooperation ct s'NIDOl
children To Assist ~ d"""fBtipn
An invitation from the Army and
Navy Union to the Board 81 I;durHtiuu
asking that budy'S attendance ~ 81
erciscs to be held February - IN
Business in c"mm"InnThiinn 81 ~"
heroes who died when the Maine wa
sunk WAS received.
The Washington times., 1917-02-08

Mrs. Thomas Woods. Pi/s.
burgh. willard.
l.. Frederick GieR. Phila-
delphia. willard.
Mrs. r. II. Bair. Greens.
burg. willard.
Mr.. and Mrs. c. NJ. Farrell.
Philadelphia, Willard.
W. A. Hoevler. Pittsburgh,
willard.
]. @. Gress, Pittsburgh.
willard.
s. NJ. Knox. Philadelphia.
willard.
W. !. Patterson. Pitts
burgh. Ebbitt.
Horace W. Davis. Harris
burg. Ebbitt.
z. ]. McKeRrney. Philadel-
phia. Ebbitt.
DR.. and Mrs. F. r. Mont,
Eomery. Philadelphia,
Ebbitt.
T. W. Lawson. PhiladeI-
phia. Ebbitt.
G. ". Edmond. Philadelphia
Congress Hall.
]. l.. Mosley, Philadelphia.
Sterling.
B. $. Grofi. Lancaster. Har-
rington.
Z. Hsurr. jr., Philadelphia,
Harrington.
J. Frank Snyder. Clcarield,
Bellevue.
II. W. Coombs, Philadelphia,
Continental.
W. +. Barber, Philadelphia,
Continental.
George T. Graham. Philadel-
phia. Continental.
J. r. Brandt. Philadelphia.
Continental,
II. J. Morio. Philadelphia.
Continental.
.. 4. Huber. Philadelphia,
Continental.
+. A. Jacket. PHILADELPHIA.
Continental.
Ira +. FuhrmRnn. Philadel-
phia. Continental.
J. L. Stills, Pittsburgh, Con-
tinental.
Mrs. A. Leale, Philadelphia,
Continental.
Max b. Schwab, Philadel-
phia, Continental.
Mr.. and Mrs. G. L. Thomas,
Philadelphia, Continental.
L. A. Swayze. Canton, Con-
tinental.
Charles N. Gaiser. jr.. Chest
nut Hill, Continental.
George Brown, Pittsburgh.
Capitol Park.
Louise O. Brown, Pittsburgh.
Capitol Park.
Paul Turner. jr.. Philadel-
phia. Capitol Park.
Peter p. Conway. Philadel-
phia. Capitol Park.
p. McSillen, Philadelphia,
Capitol Park.
John n. Wood, Philadelphia,
Capitol Park.
w. J. Schoaf apd wife. Erie,
Capitol Park.
MIS- ANoi WI DoNdEf hICG
sons. CapVol Park.
Norton Downs, jr.. Three
Sons, Capitol Park.
II. d. Marshall and wife.
Philadelphia, Capitol Park.
o. p. Oster, Philadelphia,
Harris.
L. Ferris, Philadelphia. Har-
ris.
Philip Sinker, Philadelphia.
Harris.
4. Seymour and wife, Phils-
delphia. Harris.
X. NJ. Barwise. Philadelphia,
Harris.
J. II. Smith, Philadelphia,
Harris
The Washington times., 1917-02-08
WARSHIPS CONVOY
MERCHANT FLEET
rs Steamers Leave Virginia
Capes Under Strong Escort
of Allies Naval Forces.

NORFOLK. Va. Feb. S.-Loaded to
the gunwales with cargoes of NUM-
tions, cotton. and general supplies for
the allied nations and their fighting
forces. a feet OF twenty-five French,
British. and Italian ships are sailing
from the Virginia coast today. bound
for ports of the allies.
Twenty-Five miles OF the Virginia
capes, there is a fleet of battleships.
which will act as conveys to these
merchantmen and sailing vessels.
Since Sunday, these vessels Nave
been gathering at the mouth OF the
Chesapeake Bay. Others from Bal
timore and from points along the
Atlantic coast, are steaming toward
Norfolk today. and later will be
conveyed by other allied warships.
To Disregard 'U-Boats.
The British government. in its ef
forts to make the German submarine
crusade Intellectual, has decided to
convoy the merchant ships in groups
Of ten or more, thus minimizing the
danger OF attack by the C-boats now
encirclinR the coasts Of the allieS
fleet Of twenty ships of the heu-
trail and allied nations steamed down
the Chesapeake Bay last night from
Baltimore. and slipped through the
Virginia cspes t. join the other yes
se!s
American. Aboard
The shiuS sailing today are laden
principally with grain for Great Brit
ain and her allies. and they have
among their crews many Americans in
search OF adventure. who had gone to
Norfolk and Newport News to sign up
with the various sailing masters.
Among ia" VESSELS ar" Danish, Nor
weEisn. and Dutch. as well as ships
Of the allies They slipped through
ia" CHp-s during the night, gathered
fifteen miles from the Virginia coast
this morning. and later, i'm gIpups.
steamed out to meet tho fast cruisers,
wArships, and dcStruycrs.