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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-06-24
The American Alliance
Editorial from lie Temps

~ INCE the declaration Of war against Ger
many the United States has been busy,
~ with that practical sense Characteristic
Of America, trying to make the enemy feel the
weight Of its Intervention. It's efforts have
had great effects. It's financial aid to the
Allies has favoraby changed the economic
situation.
The powers conferred on President Wilson
by Congress have allowed him 20 place
check on the export Of food and raw materials
which mgh, directly or indirectly help Ger
many. through neutral countries.
Prof,ing from British experience. which
has made il possible for the United Kingdom
10 send the magnificent army Of Sir Douglas
Hsig to the bsttlefelds Of Europe, the two
American houses have reached an under
standing o. compulsory service. The War
Department 'n Washington is convinced that
within the space Of three months 1t VIII be
able 70 prepare the first contingent Of about
half million men for service in France.
The problem Of submarine warfare IS not
Of less interest and import 70 Americans. The
tafety Of maritime transports ~, IN TACT, one
" Aif most fttfNt.al llfHD " wv '''
states war programme.
America intends 20 let Germany feel all her
power. While American yards are busy con
nrueiing vessels, the feet is working admir-
ably With our marine forces % gather in the
German pirates. America mas thrown her ire
mendogs force and her immense resources
INTO the scales. She .ants 20 be decisive in
hsr entrance into the war.
IermanE recognize the energy and will
pHer Of Americans, the resolution which in
nanss the spirit Of great nation.
All the different elements which constitute
ns United States have resisted the propa-
rsndA o. German sgitators. America inter
"n,ion is causing uneasinesE 70 the Germans,
not only FOR is consequence in military
way but also for the effect which IL IN bound
70 haze upon the conclusion Of peace and
IRE political and economic conditions which
WI be established IN future among the ma
t1ss.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-06-24

Some people have found other reasons. ~
seems that in Russia these people have been
made to understand that the revolutionists
are opposed TO fighting when their help will
enable England and France to make conquests,
especially in Syria and Mesopotamia, to
which the revolutionary government in
Petrograd is antagonistc. This government
has the right 70 demand a revision Of these
arrangements. especially as the Russians
seem to have given up all claims for Con-
stantinople and Armena-La Victoire.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-06-24
Alsace.L
By Maurice Barres
WYE ARE fighting in order to save our chill
w dren from the horrors similar to the

WE ARE fighting in order to save our chill
w dren from the horrors similar to the
ones of l9l4-17. We want 20 repel the invader
and obtain all possible guarantees against
new attack. Such are our purposes in this war.
The question Of Alsace-Lorraine is not TO
be discussed. nor is the question of the in
vaded departments Of Nord or Of the Arden
mes. Alsace and Lorraine were taken from
US by force in 1871. Three times-from the
beginning, on February II, and March !, 1917.
at the National Assembly in Bordeaux, and
then in 1874 at the Rechstag in Berln-the
Asacians and Lorrainians earnestly and SOL
EMMY protested. France since that time has
never stopped in the denunciation Of that ac-
ton taken By force and raise her voice
against the robber. In August, 1914, Ger
many herself broke the treaty of Frankfort,
and therefore she placed matters in the posi-
ton they were before 1870.
Prussia will be ready to start the war
again as Tong as she is able 70 do so. You
have heard the leader OF the Prussian Social
Democrats declare on behalf OF his party:
III on the lst of February peace was con-
cluded taking away from US the Alsace and
Lorraine provinces we would start on the
I'd OF February TO prepare for new war in
order to reconquer them"
IL is such talk, of so violent and ,sa-
table wish of preying, which cxplaiY the
unanimous care with which the French peo-
pie try to find peace terms giving the neces-
sary guarantees for the deintive main,e-
nance of our national independen Echo
do Paris
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-06-24
EuIogizing Nicholas ii
By Frederick Mason
Of the French Academy

TN FRANCE there is religion called fldeI-
i tv. That does not mean that France has
ALWAYS been strict in following this religion
nor that there have not been any heresies,
but even those who do not actually observe
this religion are not bare of some sympathy
for those who devote themselves to the SAID
doctrine.
Although the thrones in France have fallen,
people may always be found who VIII pious-
ly step up TO guard the ruins oil these
thrones. Because Of this very same fideiity
il would be against the French tradition II
We would let crush and overwhelm HIM VINO
was our host, him who was received IN faris
with the enthusiasm Of a whole nation
Now one hears some foolish stories, que
20 false news, asserting that Emperor Nichol-
as II had in mis- pocket an agreement signed
by the Emperor Of Germany.
IL he was willing 20 make such treaty
who would have had the power 70 prevent ~ :
Having consolidated and enforced the alliance
for which his august father had laid the
foundation. he had no fear, he. the pacihst-
Emperor, whose propositions at the hague
Conference have not been without surprise
10 those who had been convinced Of the in
cyitable war and who was not afraid the
day when the crime against the Serbian peo-
pie had been committed to place himself
with sword in band at the head of those
saying 20 the Austro-Gcrmans: THAT will
not do"
Who will claim that he 50 true 10 his
word 10 the Serbs for whose sake he entered
this war, would have broken his oath and his
oledyen against his people, his army, France,
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-06-24

His message Of January explained how
President Wilson stands on the peace ques-
ton. The purposes of the Allies in the war
have met with his approval and have fortified
his confidence and the confidence of the
American people, in the justice of the Entente
cause. The American declaration of war was
inspired by the same moral law which forced
the democracy of Western Europe TO take
I'D arms against Germany.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1917-03-01
$4,000 For Old School.

Old Charlotte Hall Academy in st.
Mary's county whose history Is as old
as the history Of the nation got sbai
might bc called q now birth Of freedom
Saturday last at the FIRST banquet ~ lis
alumni association in siS years Six,
ty-cight graduates who met al the EN-
erson Hotel heard Capt Is. y. Grow
son. superintendent Of the school, tell
OF It's imperative needs. not iu cNten.
sion, but In actual necessities, and the
alumni, before the banquet ended,
virtually pledged themselves 10 ruiso
80, 900 and as much more as might be
necessary.
One man alone, Frank -. keech,
New York banker, pledged $1,000 II
the alumni association would raise
3d. 600 more. Charlotte Hall. bc said,
had inspired him as a boy TO do what
he has done In the business world and
he called upon the alumni 10 search
themselves far the realization that
they oSed their own success 10 what
the old school had doua from then
4. Dana Hodgdon, secretary and
treasurer OF the association, presented
to the banqueters several schemes FOR
raising the money aud urged that the
alumni be represented upon tho board
OF trustees of the school lie empha-
sized the need Of more athletic activity
at Charlotte Hall and OF a modern
gymnasium. lie said he expected lit-
tie trouble in raising the money
Alumni from points as far distant as
the Panama Canal Zone and far West
ern States, had written to him express
ing interest in the revivifying OF the
alumni association.
Mr.. William NJ. Lewin, OF Washing
ton, was elected president; Mr.. r..
Rowland Thomas, OF Baltimore, vice
president, and Mr.. A. Dana Hodgdon
secretary
Attorney General Albert G. Richie
was present and made brief address,
and the Charlotte Hall men cheered
him as "the next Governor OF the
State.
Other alumni made lmpromptu
speeches and all expressed the opinion
that much more than $4,000 could be
raised, and that even more improve
ments than a gymnasium could be pro-
vided. Mr.. Hodgdon suggested the APP
pointment of committee TO draw up a
constitution for the association, and
his suggestion was ratified when put
by the POSTMASTER, VIM. NJ. Levin, to
vote by the banqueters.
While Charlotte Hall IS military
school and It's graduates and students
have fought in every war that concern
cd the nation, from the Revolution TO
the war with Spain, there was no Off
cial discussion " any national mill
tary matters. Everybody was too
much concerned over the future OF the
school for that But the talk around
the tables was to the effect that Char
lotte Hall men are as ready today, at
a moments notice, to come forward
when their country needs them as their
| forefathers were.-Sun.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1917-03-01
A Fuad-RnsIn1 Success.

An example OF effective concentrated
effort In the raising OF funds has just
been afforded in this city IN the case
OF the ST. Aloysius Church school for
girls, the complete cost of which has
been provided in a ten-day campaign
by members OF that parish. The sum
OF 500, 900 was needed. Teams we're
organized and started to work after
coaching In methods Of address and
persuasion. Originally the time limit
was eight days, but it was found neces-
sary, in the middle OF the campaign, to
extend It two days. Last night the
last dollar Of the fund was subscribed,
within the ten-days.
Whatever the purpose, Embarrassing
for a charitable or educational or re-
ligious object is best accomplished
through organization. Enthusiasm
plns order makes for success, The
public Is being imporplned for sub.
scriptions 10 this, that and The other
object, until solicitors are continually
appearing Usually the fund desired
is not fully given because the interest
OF the bearers Of lists flags under re-
fusAls. II Is encouraging, however.
10 end fund SO successfully solicited
as in the present case. An example j.
set 70 oil others who may hereafter be-
enlisted in similar work. The mem
bcrs OF these teams, who wcrc spurred
on throughout the collection period by
spirit Of competition, are 10 he con
graduated upon their success, which
not only assures an addition II, Wash
ington's educational equipment, but
sets an inspiring standard Of enthisi-
assie enterprise for those of all denomi
nations and soeial and organizational
connections 10 observe hereafter. g.
Washington star Of Feb. q.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1917-03-01
Aunt Nellie Cooper.

The death of Aunt Nellie Cooper,
which occurred at her resident in Leon.
ardtown, on Friday morning last re-
moves from the neighbor hood high
ly respected and genuine christian col
ored woman and one for whom many
OF our people cherished a very pro-
nounced fondness. Aunt Nellie be-
longed to the old school and was an
example OF what the best OF her race
could be. Her charity and attentive
ness to her friends especially in time
of sickness and her thoughtiulness and
quiet gentle demenor which characteriz-
ed her will long be remembered by her
friends whose sincere sorrow at her
death was attested by the large con-
course present at the funeral Mass
offer her soul on Saturday last at St.
Aloysius Church. May SIZE rest IN
peace
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1917-03-01
Charlotte Han Items.

SnailottS Adh Atcuio'
The reunion of @. Fl. Alumni, at Ho-
tel Emerson, Baltimore, on the oath,
inst, was pronounced success.
C. H. cadets gave delightful little
dance on Saturday evening, closing
the season before Lent. Dade's band
of Washington played the real thingn
in ragtime, as we'll as dreamy waltzes
1t is with great pleasure that we ac-
knowledge the return OF two overcoats,
leaving but one of the three lost at the
mid-winter dance to be heard from.
We hope Mr.. Caldwell, of Washing
ton, who was a guest Of Mr.. l.. L..
Holmes, may yet be fortunate in locat-
ing his.
Mr.. Charles Norris, of Cumberland,
paid visit to his son, a student Of
C. H., and with Prof. FenwiclS, motor
ed to st. Mary's Seminary to see his
daughter, on Sunday last.
We had the pleasure of visit from
Mr.. Arthur Thompson, graduate Of
last year, one OF the finest and most
popular OF our recent alumni. Mr..
Thompson is employed in a Washing
ton bank.
An epidemic of swollen glands, re.
sembling humps, prevails, II is in
convenient and unbecoming to ones
appearance, but not serious.
Prof and Mrs. Fenwiek are frequent
~ seen on the State road, enjoying
their new roadster.
Captain and Mrs. Crowson spent tho
weekend in New York.
Miss Annette visited friends in Wash
ington last week
Miss Martha Thomas is guest Of
Miss Katharine Dorsey, at her homc,
Falls Church, Va.
Mrs. Cooper, of Beltsyule, is visit
ing her daughter, Mrs Clarence
Thomas.
Roy. Mr. White and Mrs. Witte were
recently summoned to Indiana by thu
illness of Mrs. Whites mother They
have our sympathy
Mr.. Edward Burroughs, who recent
ly purchased the Troiel property IS
making many improvements thereon
We understand he contcmplates max.
ing IL his place OF residence 10 tho near
future.
The Young Ladies Sewing Club mot
at the home OF Miss Harriet Burroughs
We hear that some 81 the hone chest,
will come in quite handy in the very
near future, as wedding bells viii
shortly chime for two of QUE village
lassies Think OF the excitement ia
our quiet little burg over losing two
OF its bellies
Her many friends here are glad 10
hear Of the convalescenee OF Mrs }
Marshall Dent, Jr
Mrs. DR.. Hasbrook, who has been
quito ia at her home 10 Washington,
is, we are glad 70 say, improving
Mr.. Franklin Adams and Miss Kath-
airline Adams, of Mechan,csgilie,
slipped on to Washington last Mon.
DAY and we're married by Rev Father
lyman. our hcarticst congratulations
to the young couple.
Anxiety oyer prospects ~ war are
side-tracked by the scarcity oi food
products and prevailing high prices
Mud, mud, nothing bat mud,
How gladly ven welcome
The blossom and bnd
q. n.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1917-03-01
Motor Mail Routes.


The following is reprinted from the
Baltimore American OF February 20
by request
Congressman Sydney f. Mudd, who
for some time has been working for
the betterment OF mail conditions in
Southern Maryland, again visited the
Postofiice Department today. After
spending some time with the Fourth
Assistant Postmaster General, with
whom he has had numerous conferences
upon the subject, the details OF Mr..
Mudd's proposal to the department be-
came known, and it is expected that
they will be adopted in the near future
Under the present system mail is de-
livered TO the counties OF Southern
Maryland from star and rural routes
connected with railroads running
through those sections, and as the
railroads do not adequately supply
the remote postoiiices in Mr.. Mudd's
district, he believes that the establish
ment OF motcr-vehic'e routes, made
possible now because OF the completion
OF state roads, will afford better SER
vice.
He proposed, therefore, that the De-
partment establish two long star
routes, one beginning at Annapolis
and traversing the state road from that
point to Solomon's island. through
the counties OF Anne Arundel and Cal
VERT and the other beginning at Wash
ington city and ending at Rock Point,
supplying offices and routes IN Charles
and 50. Mary's counties Under this
system the majority OF citizens In
southern Maryland viii yet their mail
much earlier In the day and at the
same time will be given the opportuni-
~ to receive and dispatch the same on
the same day an advantage which is
not now enjoyed by the majority of the
citizens in Mr.. Mudd's district.
ln addition 10 this. Mr.. Mudd also
discussed plans 10 afford better service
to patrons 81 Offices between Leonard
town and Point Lookout, the extreme
end of st. Mary's county, The pro-
posed route between Solomon's Island
and Annapolis would benefit practical.
ly every Office In the southern hall OF
Anne Arundel county and all OF Cal
vert, and would make it possible for
every Office affected 10 receive is mail
in the morning; whereas, under pres
cnt conditions, the mail Is sent out
from Washington and few, II any,
postoiilecs IN he counties mentioned
resolve delivery until during the
afternoon or al night
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1917-03-01
81 AIar.lu. Zoo, D. sloo.ooo Fnna.


(The iollowinR IS published by ~.
quest oi an old subscriborl.
81 Alloy sius Roman Catholic Church
early This morning successfully closed
It's tnD.day onc.hundred. thousand. dol.
lar campaign for the eFeetlon OF q
girls parochial school Tho exact
amount 10 Tho hands Of the bankers
when the campaign closed was si00,
col IS, but many Of The thirty team
captains said that they knew OF
number Of additional amounts which
would come in during tho next two or
three weeks which would send the fund
beyond this amoun,
When tho announcement was made
shortly after midnight that the goal
had been passed, even by narrow
margin, nothing could stop the oele-
brations Of the campaigners and "a
thousand or more Of their guests who
crowed GonEaga Hall. For more than
two hours they kept up a continual din
with horns, rattles, cowbclls and other
nolsemaking instruments. Every one
was tied in with yards OF paper rib.
bons, and The carnival spirit prevail
ed. The campaigners absolutely re-
fused to obey the hammering Of the
gavel, and II was not until some min
utes past 2 o'clock that they could be
quieted TO permit OF continuing the
proceedings.
The captains OF the teams early 10
the evening we're required 70 make Sc
cret reports. When totalled II was
found that the fund was little lessthan
81. 000short. Charles jerome Sheffield,
diresor OF the campaign, said that the
amount would be raised Ia the hall.
Starting II with a contribution OF 81,
600, he called for more contributors.
There we're a number OF sl00 and a
steady stream at s25 and sl0, until the
goal was passed.
Mr.. Sheffield highly complimented
the campaigners on the success OF their
efforts, telling them that they had ac-
complished the greatest feat In the his
tory Of the Catholic Church in Ameri-
ca. He thanked them as well as the
contributors for the support given.
II was pointed out that a review Of
the list of contributors showed that SIS
per cent of the entire amount had been
contributed by members of st, Alloy
sius parish
When the campaigners and their
guests could be quieted down the four
silver loving cups for the best collec-
tors during the campaign were award
cd by Rev. Father Paul r. COMMIT,
s. j., rector Of st. Aloysius and trea-
surer OF the compaign saaa Mgr.
John Bonzano, the apostolic delegate.
who had promised TO deliver the cups,
IL confined 10 the legation by Illness
and could not attend.
ffil..
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1917-03-01
Resolutions

Resolutions adopted by the ST.
Mays Reading Room aud Debating
Society on the death Of the late Hon.
Robert G.. Combs
Mr. Chairman Your committee APP
pointed 20 report resolutions on the
death 81 our deceased mcmbcr, the late
Hon. Robert G. Combs, bcgs 10 submit
the following
WHEREAS, Divine Providence has
Ia Ills infinite wisdom removed from
our midst our esteemed friend and
member, the late HON. ROBERT G.
CaHtfa, ard whereas, bis long and
continuous membership IN this Society
makes it gtunR that wa express our
appreciation ~ him; therefore
BE "a RESOLVED, That II Is sith un.
Ieiguod sorrow that this Society ex.
presses as far as words may, iis deep
sense - personal loss IN the death Of
Hon. Robert g. Combs. who tor
years was ouc oi IT, most honorcd
members. 10 this long aud uninter-
rupicd connection, bis energy and the
nnsparlnR devotion Of hts time, Is due
the maintenance and the success Of
this Society.
Universally respected and esteemed
for bis high ideals and standards.
possessed Of executive ability 10 an
unusual dogree, supported by sound
aud broad scholarship, loo vas always
able 10 guide the Society IN is d6ll.
Iteration, So that tho BEST good would
aecrBe, and cheerful good fellowship
prevail among les members.
IN thg dcatb Of Mr. Combs this So.
.ccty realizes that il will feel the loss
Of his counsel and advice Ia the ad-
mini4ration Of les affairs In which he
was 10 vitality interested - 10 his family
wc extend our deepest sympathies
REsoLvtD, That Tits minute be en-
tered apon the records Of this Society
and q copy bc sent to the family.
Respectfully submitted,
JOS. H. KEY,
ESoCH B. ABEtI.,
Ono. w. joy,
Committee.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1917-03-01
No,lce 10 Creditors.

Orphans Csns' Of 81 Macy coantF. act =
February u, 1871
ORDERED ~ TIE COURT, That
Henry u aaffrf, Administrative al
George Gamer, late q ~
Aarv's coslty. dsrpaasa, give The notire -
aaired hv 49, 60 tire arFnasedE cFediiosA a.
WHhitAt their rlatnA ard that the same ~
pnhflstsa n--eC wtsk fof ala successive
Hcahs 10 tn ~. Ways beacon.
HeNf. tsuH rs.
Register - WniA
TTae cory, Test nE~a Cpnas
Register ~ wills faf ~. AaFv'a County
ia pursuance % the alsoea order, / hsFsby
Miye notice that have ebtained from the ~.
phAns Court ~ ~ MsFY'a county. Nd, let
tsfa % AdmiahtgAsiun on the personal estate
~
ukuHoK ". GARNER
late % said county, DECREASED Al rersout
having eiaifHs salnat the aid deceased aTa
hafshy nattned 10 81 hibtf the same atth the
proper vouravfe Alta he'd thereto, 70 the sntt
scFlhsF on o. Dsfoso the 9Th day q August,
1911, tbey stll pthsf~ tsa b. tAu be excludes
fgoFn the b. nnfta az IN aMid estate Al par
eoHH indebted 20 the deceaHec are required "
mAks immediata pay nlsni "a Ihs spl~efiher
hkaHb q. GARNER
aI.@t Administrator.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1917-03-01

Hortense 4. MCGOWAN captain, which
collected s7,o9l,3S, and the second
prize cup to team A. Miss Nellie T.
Becker captain, with IS, 1878. In the
mems division team 4, j. J. Fuller,
Jr., captain, with s., $3.50 80, carried
away first honnors, and team 2, y r.
Cotton captain, with $3,4s2. 80, the
second prize cup. Miss Nellie t.
Ward, captain Of team I was award
ed small loving cup, donated by f.
Weight, for her perseverance during
the campaign.
Father COMMIT also thanked the
campaigners for their work.
just before the campaign meeting
adjourned, at o'clock this morning,
Father Commit announced that he
would say mass OF thar ksgiving In
the church. II was attended by all OF
the campaigners and many Of their
guests. Washington Star OF Feb. %.