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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1917-05-17
Balfour and Others it is Announced
Will Visit Confederate Capital Sat
urday.

Lord Balfour, the British Foriegl
Secretary. General Bridges and Other
members of the British High Com.
mission will go to Richmond, the caDi.
tai of the old Southern Confederacy
next Saturday to receive tribute
and welcome from the South. Ar
rangements for the visit were made
yesterday by John Shelton Williams
Comptroller of the Currency.
Ever since the British and French
war ENJOYS reached America the
South has been clamoring for an op-
portunity to welcome them into Dixie
land. The French ENJOYS could not
find time for such trip, and the
British Commissioners also lacked
leisure for an extended tour in that
section of the country. Finally Comp
troller of the Currency Williams. a
Virginan suggested that a short trip
be made to Richmond, where a well
come could be extended the British
ENJOYS in the name of the South.
The British party, accompanied by
Mr.. Williams and those members of
the Virginia Congressional delega-
tion who can leave Washington, will
start from the capital in time to
reach Richmond Saturday at noon.
There they will be formally welcomed
by Governor Stuart, a nephew Of
Gen. "Jeb" Stuart, and committees
of State and Richmond city officials.
Lord Balfour and his party will be
rendered a reception, after which the
British Foreign Secretary will make
an address.
The entertainment committee, it IS
understood here, will carry the distin-
guished visitors to points of interest
in Richmond, including the monument
to Gen. Robert E. Lee, erected on
Monument avenue, and Lord Balfour
or General Bridges will lay a wreath
at the base of this monument.
General Bridges, the hero Of II
British campaigns, is great admirer
of the Confederate soldier: He did
not hesitate to express his admiration
for them when he met Representa-
tive "Marse Fred" Talbot, Con-
federate cavalryman in the Civil war
at a reception given in honor of the
British ENJOYS, when told "Ntarse
Fred" was a veteran of the Confed-
crate Army, General Bridges threw
his arm over the shoulder of the
Maryland Congressman and eXclalm-
ed: ~ am delighted to meet you; you
are the salt of the earth.
Plans for the entertainment Of the
British party in Richmond have been
left in the hands of Governor Stuart.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1917-05-17
DISORDERLY JUVENILES.
Several of the Younger Generation
of First Warders in the Police
Court This Morning.

Court This Morning.
Among the cases before the Po-
lice Court this morning were several
youths who were charged with dis
orderly conduct at the northwest
corner of Wilkes and Royal streets.
An Israelite named Baumgartner
conducts a store at that place, and,
like others who have located there,
is having trouble with mischievous
boys. According to the testimony OF
Baumgartner and his daughter,
about fifteen youths last Tuesday
night made an attack upon his place
of business, and while so engaged
broke one Of his windows; they also
threw a bread box into the store
AS is generally the case, the police
failed to get the King Bee" of the
gang, he having left for Riverside,
on the electric railway, at an early
hour this morning. Those facing
the bar denied that they took any
part in the disorderly proceedings,
and were dismissed with a warning.
The absent defendant will be brought
before the court as soon as found.
As has often been suggested pa.
rents should keep their offspring off
the streets after dark, as they are
likely to consort with gangs
who annoy others in various ways.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1917-05-17
MEN IN. CAMP POISONED
Lieutenant Dead, Corporal Dying and
4s Other Members of Company
Seriously Ill. ;.

LteultHaul DSoNs w. e'
4S Other Members of Company
Seriously Ill. :.
Pittsburg, Pa, May 17.-Lieuten-
ant William F. Corcoran, OF the
Third Pennsylvania Infantry, Natlor-
al Guard, is dead, Corporal Walwartn
is dying ands4s other members OF
Corcoran's company were made Ill
from poison believed to have been
eaten by them in pudding at res
taurant near the guardsmen's camp
yesterday. The proprietor, who was
under contract to supply food for the
soldiers, is being held under guard
of militiamen pending investigation.
Besides Walwarth, seven other menn-
bers of the company are seriously Ill
in local hospitals. Efforts by physl-
clans with stomach pumps saved
MANY of the other men after serious
illness. All those stricken live in
Philadelphia.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1917-05-17
WILL VISIT RICHMOND RED Men OF VIRGINIA
Roger c. Sullivan, of Alexandria,
Elected Great Sachem at Danviile
Yesterday.

The address by former Governor
Blease, of South Carolina, was the
feature of the opening day OF the
State Red Mems Convention, which
opened here yesterday, his speech
and that of James T. Rogers, of
Binghamton, n. Y, great senior
sycamore of United States, being
heard by a large number of citizens.
The first business session was held
in the afternoon, considerable dis
cussion arising over resolution urg-
ing the holding of biennial sessions
instead of annual. This will be act
ed on today.
Officers were elected as follows:z
Great sachem, Roger c. Sullivan,
Alexandria.
Senior sycamore, George W. Ball
ton, Lynchburg.
Junior sycamore, A. w. Compton,
Bondtan.
Prophet, E. M. Addington, Coe-
burn.
Chief of records, Albert NJ. Ten
mis-, Hampton,
Keeper of wampum, Richard Pib-
worth, Norfolk
Great representatives, W. E. NJ
Addington, j. Ben Moore, Peters
burg; Charles Berkert, Richmond.
Four thousand people heard for
mer Governor Blease last night. He
got great ovation. He dwelt chiefly
ON the tenets of the order, ard said
that his stewardship as Governor Of
South Carolina was directed by these
principles. The Red Men, he said,
taught him to give bodily freedom to
those confined in the penitentiary.
He dwelt briefly on the war, and said
that had he been in Congress he
would have voted against war and
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1917-05-17
THE May DAY PAGEANT
Interesting Program of Exercises to
be Given by the Pupils of Alexan.
ria Public School Tomorrow

The program, for the May Day Pa
eeant exercises to be, given tomor:
row by the pupils of the public schools
of the city promises to be of highly
interesting character. In addition to
the patriotic features, in which Uncle
Sam and Miss Columbia are to take
part, there will be an exhibition drill
by the High School Cadets. The pro:
gram in full will be as follows:
Drill, High School girls.
Folk Dance, coats, Peas, .Beansj
and Barley Crow" Primary grades,
West End school.
Relay Race, girl and boys, West
End school.
Game, "What Would You Like to
Play" First Grade, Lee school.
Little Patriots Drill, Second Grade;
Lee school.
Snail Game, "CarrouseI," "soldic.
Boy Primary Grades, Washington
school.
May Pole Dance, Third Grade,
Lee school.
Call to the Colors, Fourth Grade,
Washington school.
Scout Drill, Fifth and Sixth Grades,
Washington school.
Pole Drill, Fifth and Sixth Grades,
Lee and Washington schools.
A Relay, skipping Reed Dance,
Fourth and Fifth Grades, Lee school.
Dodge Ball, Seventh Grade, Wash
ington school.
Hoop Drill, Sixth and Seventh
Grades, Lee school.
Cadets Drill, High School Cadets
The exercises will take place on the
High school grounds at ? O'Clock
D. m,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1917-05-17
.GEN.. NICHOLS SPEECH
Emphasizes Necessity for Production
and Conservation Of Food Resources
Of the Nation.

II feel that ! am standing upon
sacred SOIL" said Gen. e. W. clich-
obs, superintendent of the Virginia
Military Institute, in opening his ad-
dress at the opera house in this city
last night. Continuing, he said: "Up-
on these streets in Alexandria walk
ed the men-your ancestors and mine
who had much to do in the making
of this land of ours, and sometimes
wonder if our young men and women
really appreciate the lives OF those
men and the heritage they handed
down to u.s."
After referring at still greater
length to the great men of the state
of Virginia and the part they had to
do with the history of our country,
he took up the subject of the present
conflict with Germany and in plain
but earnest manner proceeded to i'm
press upon his audience the serious
ness of the situation concerning the
necessity for each one to do his or her
part in the production and conerva-
ton of the resources of the country.
especially with regard to food and
other necessities which the United
States will be called upon to supply.
With reference to the war he said
we had no feeling against the Ger
man people, but that he hoped to see
the Hohenzollern war party threshed
out of existence, and that if Amerl-
ca had not entered the war at this
time it would have had to settle with
them at some future period. He
emphasized the fact that the impor-
tant thing at present is for the people
of this country to realize that men,
munitions and food must be supplied
for the allies as well as our own arm
les. otherwise the result must be dis
asterous for all Concerning the men
who are attempting to corner the food
supplies of this country, he. said ne
would not regret to see them "sus-
pended thirty feet from the ground"
His address was listened to with close
attention.
Previous to General Nichols ad-
dress Hon. j. R. Cation spoke briefly
concerning the war and the events
which had led up to it, laying par
ticular stress upon the duty OF every
one TO contribute in every way pos
sible in the way of production ana
conservation of supplies.
Mr.. Moncure Robinson presided as
chairman and the; Rev. w. ]. Morton
pronounced the invocation. Among
those on the platform were Repre-
sentative Carlin and DR.. Llewellyn
Powell. The members of Company
A. Alexandria Home Guards, at
tended in a body Music was furn-
ished by Prof. Pitts orchestra. The
meeting was held under the auspices
of the Virginia Military Institute
alumnae of the city.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1917-05-17
In Mem0riam.

In sad but loving remembrance of
nv dear son, Harry E. Connolly, who
departed this life two months ago
March Is, 1917.
The pearly gates were opened wide
A voice within said come,
And Angels from the other side
Then bore our loved one home.
The days are long without him.
The nights SO sad and drear'
And oft we think about him
The one we loved to. dear.
o. God in thy great heart OF love,
Help US our grief; to bear, =
And when in heaven we meet above
Therell be no sorrow there.
BY his, Mother. =
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1917-05-17
THE IRISH QUESTION.
Premier Proposes Exclusion of Six
Northeast Counties.

Premier f'TOpOseS GAStuo
Northeast Counties.
London, May 1.-THE brltish l:ll
Prime Minister yesterday sent a
letter to John Redmond, leader OF
the Irish Nationalist party, out
lining the Governments project for
the settlement of the Home Rule
question. He asked Mr.. Redmond to
state his views on the Governments
questions in order that the Govern
ment may be able to consider the
matter before Monday.
AS soon as the Premier's proposals
were available. the Irish Unionlsts
met to discuss the document. The
Nationalists will hold a meeting to-
morrow ;morning for the same pur-
pose.
The Government, the letter set
forth, has been desirous of eftectlng
an, immediate settlement which Will
concede the largest possible measure
of home rule that can be secured by
agreement at this moment, without
prejudice to the undertaking by Par
lament of a further and final settle
ment of the most disputed questions
after the war. The Governments
proposals provide for the introduc-
ton of a bill for the immediate ap-
plication of the Home Rule act to
Ireland, but excluding the six coun-
ties of Northeast Ulster, such ex-
clusion to be subject to reconsidera-
ton by Parliament at the end OF
five years.. a Council of Ireland. to
be composed of two delegations, rep
resenting the excluded area as well
as the new Irish Parliament; con-
sideration of the bill after its second
reading by special conference un'
der the Craftsmanship of some one
commanding confidence.
AS an alternative, it is suggested
bv the Premier that convention oi
Irishmen of all parties be assembled
for the purpose of arranging 6
scheme for self-government.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1917-05-17
NEW ITALIAN DRIVE

Three Austrian Villages. A Noun
tain Battery and 30 Machine Guns
Also Taken.
Rome, May IT. The War Office
announced that as a result of the
offensive begun Tuesday the 1tal-
ian thus far have captured 1875 pris-
oners, a mountain battery and 30
machine guns.
The Italians have captured the
wooded heights on,the. east hank Of
the .Isonzo, north Of Gorilla. They
have forced a passage of the. river
between Loga and Bombrez, captur-
ing the latter village.
In the centre of the field of at
tack the villages of Zagora and Ia
gomila were taken by the Italians.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1917-05-17
POLICE COURT.
Several Minor Cases on the Docket
This Morning.

Several Minor Cases on the Docket
This Morning.
Henry Norton, charged with being
drunk, forfeited his collateral by. fail
ing to appear. +; y
Silas Lee, colored, charged with
stealing a pair of eye glasses, was
dismissed :.
Francis Muan, charged with being
drunk on the street, was fined s5
Nat Dodson and Ruben Henderson,
charged with fighting, had their
case continued.
Several boys. charged with disorf-
erly conduct at the corner of Wilkes
and Royal streets, were dismissed
with warning Of what will be the
consequences should there be re-
petition of the offense.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1917-05-17
INCREASE IN PAY.
Senate COnferees Yield on This Pro-
vision, and Report is Adopted by
House Without Record Vote.

vision, and Report is Adopted by
House Without Record Vote.
Washington, May 1.-THE confer
ence report on the war army bill was
adopted by the House without re-
cord vote late yesterday after Repre-
sentative Dent had announced that
the Senate conferees had agreed to
the House provision increasing the
pay of enlisted men. Final action
must be taken by the Senate.
The section regarding pay as
agreed to by the conferees provides
that all officers and enlisted men OF
the forces to be raised by conscriptlon
shall have the same pay, allowances
and pensions as the regular army,
and makes these increases in the pay
of enlisted regulars: Those receiving
SIS to s21 per month, an increase OF
SIS per month; those receiving S24,
an increase of S12; those receiving
$50, s36 or $40, an increase of So;
and those receiving S45 or more, an
increase of Sc.
The senate is expected to accept
the conference report today or Fri
day, and then it will 60 to the Presi,
dant
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1917-05-17
U. S. BOAT FIGHTS SUBMARINE.
Battle Marks Entrance of American
Naval Vessels in European War

Battle Marks Entrance of American
Naval Vessels in European War
London, May ia battle between
an American destroyer and German
submarine has been fought in Eu-
ropean waters, the admiralty an
nounced last night. The result OF
the conflict was not made public.
The battle marked the entrance Of
American battleships in the European
War.
London, May 1.-THE British adj
miralty officially announced yester-
day that an American torpedo boat
destroyer flotilla is now "at the front
somewhere in European waters. inc
admiralty statement says:
"a United States destroyer flotlEa
has arrived to cooperate with our
naval forces. The American destroy
ers arrived at Queenstown. "Rear
Admiral Sims, U. S. N, is IN daily
touch with the chief of staff. Inc
services the United States vessels
are rendering the allies is of the
greatest value and is deeply 'apprecla-
ted"
Washington, May 17.-Navy De-
partment officials when informed at
midnight that the British Admiralty
had announced there had been bat
tie between an American destroyer
and a German submarine. said they
had received no such information.
They expressed keen interest in the
report of the engagement and were
anxious to know the general location
of the place of battle.
They then said that they had re-
ceived no news of the destroyer fee
since it had gone to the war zone.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1917-05-17
TWO BOYS KILLED BY AUTO.
One Lad Jolted From Truck and the
Other Was Run Down in Front of
HoSpital.

Hospital.
Philadelphia, May 1.-Two boys
were killed and a woman was run
down and badly injured in the north
ern part of the city by motor We
hicles yesterday afternoon. The first
victim was 6 year old Robert King,
who was jolted from a motor truck
on which he had been stealing
ride. The police saw the child, try
ing to emulate older lads, had jump
ed on the end of a large truck loaded
with iron girders. He was sitting
on one Of the girders when the truck
struck rut in the street and he
was jol:ed off.
The child's skull was fractured in
the fall and one of the wheels OF
the truck passed over his body, kill
ing him instantly.
William Vattima, Is years old, a
helper on a Market street store de-
livery wagon, was killed in front OF
St. Luke's Hospital, Broad and Win
gohocking. streets. The lad had just
delivered package in the hospital
and was running back to his wagon
when he was struck by an automobile
driver.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1917-05-17
CONVERSATIONAL LEARNING
Miss Rankin Encounters Parliament.
ary Snag That Costs Her Vote.

airy Snag That Costs Her a Vote.
Washington, D. C. May, Ike
preventative Jeanette Rankin, Con-
gresswoman from Montana, struck
her first parliamentary snag yester-
day in the House. . =;
Miss Rankin was standing in; front
of the Speakers desk with other:
members who had not answered the
rollcall on the motion to recommit
the army bill. when she attempted t.
cast her vote.
"Were you in the hall and listening
when your name was called2"F asked
Speaker Clark.
s2g"No," replied Miss Rankin
%.'"'Then you cannot vote" said the
Speaker. Miss Rankin retired to hes
seat. The Speakers decision was in
accordance with the rules of the
House.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1917-05-17

Fish Day Tomorrow! Roe shad,
buck shad, large sea bass, steak hall
but, large white perch, salt water
trout, flanders and Potomac Herring,
Sanitary Fish Market, Phone 735 City
Market. Stall No. 2. Open until 5
- m 118-1t
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1917-05-17
THIEF. GIVEN JAIL TERM

Marry .Duval Gets Four-Month Sem
tence for Stealing Flowers from
: Cemetery.
Harry Duval, arrested several
weeks ago while in the act of leaving
HOLLYWOOD Cemetery with: an armful
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1917-05-17
ALEXANDRIA CITY SCHOOLS.
Proposals for Fuel for City Schools
for Session of 1917 and 1918.

lot SeSSlON vi ivAs oaN AS~S'
The undersigned will receive bids
up to 12 noon, June l, 1917, for furn-
ishing the Alexandria City Schools
with coal and wood for the coming
winter:
Estimated quantities needed
100 tons White Ash, Anthracite
stove coal.
200 tons R. o. NJ, Bituminous
Coal. -,
S cords wood, sawed and split:
The bids for coal to be based on
1000 pounds to the ton, t. be deiiv.
cred in 80 days.
The coal and wood to, be delivered
at the various school houses in guam
titles designated.
The rightsis reserved TO reject any
or all bids. GILBERT COX,
l17-St Clerk
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1917-05-17
his Mother

Roe and buck shad.. herring, butter
fish, Jersey trout, Norfolk trout, white
trout bass, BY the Potomac Fish Co.,
10s north Royal street.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1917-05-17

Mrs. George Prior Anderton has
returned to her home on Braddock
Heights, after spending the past
four months in South America.
Potomac Lodge No. SO, |. 0. 0. F.,
will meet Friday night and confer
the third degree on class from Ac-
cotink Lodge.
Aaron Odell, who for many years
conducted butcher stand in the
city market, died early this after
noon at his home on Washington
street extended.
Many of the local fire insurance
agents will attend the annual con-
vention of the Virginia Association
of local fire insurance agents, which
is to be held at the Powhatan Hotel,
Washington, May oath and 25th.
Mir. and Mrs. Herbert Carter, of
Green Spring Valley, Alexandria
county, have offered to take four
convalescent British, or Canadian,
soldiers and have received tele-
gram that their offer will be accept
ed and four soldiers will soon ar
rive to be guests at their hospital
home.
An approaching marriage that is
of interest to a number of Alexan-
drians is that of Miss Eloise Orme,
daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. William
B. Orme, and Mr.. Thomas Adams
Robinson, of Haverford, Pa, will
take place on the afternoon of June
2nd., at $50 o'clock in the garden
of Evermay, the beautiful old
home of Mr.. and Mrs. Orme in
Georgetown. Miss Orme has fire.
quently attented' the dances of the
Alexandria German Club.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1917-05-17
NOTICE

Post F, T. P. A., will give sup
per Friday, May IS, in the Young
Peoples Building at 8 o'clock, in hon
or of Daniel w. Sale, Of Virginia, Ma
tional President of the T. P. A.,
Members desirous of attending will
kindly notify me fefore 10 o'clock a.
m. Friday.
l1s-1t Hunt Russell, Sec'y
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1917-05-17

Mrs. Charles Hooff, who has been
visiting friends on Seminary Hill, left
this morning for her home in Laurel,
Maryland.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1917-05-17

In the Circuit Court for the city
today the estate of Sarah Lane was
referred to City Sergeant P. H.
Cox for administration.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1917-05-17

The members of Post r, of the
Travellers Protective association, will
give a baked shad dinner tomorrow
evening in the Young Peoples build
ing in honor of Daniel Wilson Sale,
of Lynchburg. Mr.. Sale is the ma
tional president of the association
and former resident of this city.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1917-05-17
Spring Dale Farm

Strawberry, Vanilla and Chocolate
Pure Home Made Ice Cream: daily.
Phones 331J and 490. 1885
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1917-05-17

Mrs. w. A. Smoot, ST., left the
city this morning for visit to Fred
ericksburg.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1917-05-17

Halibut, rockfsh, perch, trout,
croakers, butterfsh, shad and herring
on sale by Geo. E. Price & Co., City
Market, Phone 321
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1917-05-17

Deyiled Crabs, little neck clans and
clam chowder at RsmmeTs Cafe.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1917-05-17
Alexandra city and Suburbs

Alexandria Lodge, B. P. o. F..
will give euchre and dance on the
night of Thursday, the 3Oth instant.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1917-05-17

Mrs. Louis Hooff has rented her
home on Seminary Hill and has gone
to reside with her son, Charles Hooff,
in Laurel, Md :
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1917-05-17

Mrs. Amy C. Weech will lead the
prayer meeting to be held at Ann
Lee Memorial Home for the Aged
tomorrow afternoon at 3 O'Clock.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1917-05-17

Maryland spring chicken ct Ram
mel's cafe.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1917-05-17

Mrs. George Prior Anderton has
returned to her home on Braddock
Heights, after spending the past
four months in South America.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1917-05-17

Mrs. Styles, Of Philadelphia, Pa,
is the guest of her son, Samue b.
Styles, 425 South Lee street.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1917-05-17

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