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Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1917-12-01
Another Operation Avoided.

Richmond Ind-"For sick and from
female troubles that when going up stairs had to very slowly
with hands the steps, then sit down the top to The
he thought should have OPERATION friends
thought would live into house My daughter
asked Lydia f. nkhams Vegetable Compound she had
taken with good results did weakness disappeared,
gained home do all kinds garden
work. and raised hundreds chickens ducks
enough praise of Lydia f. nkhams Vegetable Compound Mrs
NJ o. JOHNSTON, Route d, Box 100, Richmond, Ind
OF course there many serious that only
surgical operation will relieve. We freely acknowledge
this but the above letters and many others like them
amply prove that many operations are recommended when
medicine in many is all that is needed.
If you want special write Lydia T.. Pnkham
cine Mass Your letter will BE- opened
dandan u held in
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1917-12-01

This is not only one of the best and
most efficient medicines for coughs, colds
and Group. but is also pleasant and safe
10 take. which j. important when medi-
cine must bee given to children Many
mothers have gwen il their unqua fled
endorsement
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1917-12-01
Whenever You Need n General Tonic
Take Groves.

The Old Standard Cores 1asteless
chill Tonic is equally valuable as
General Tonic because it contains the
Unknown tonic properties OF QUININE
and IRON. 1t acts on the Liver, Drives
out Malaria, Enrichcs the Blood and
Builds up the Whole System. 90 cents
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1917-12-01
The Difference

The knight of old begged ms lady
love for her glove
And the modern lover begs his girl
no, TO hand him the mitten,
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1917-12-01
Natural Logic

Why DO people seem 10 think that
blondes are frivolous?
Don't know. unless they conclude il
Is natural for them TO be light headed
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1917-12-01
Just Deduction

This murder mystery ought 10 be easy
To unravel,
should Judge So from the quantity
of yarn in il
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1917-12-01
True Sign

Friend That's wide-awake looking
man ! met coming out Of your office.
Doctor Yes I'm treating him for
insomnia.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1917-12-01
The Result

Did your new dressmakerN give you
a fit in that gown?
should say so. They 90 call IN
two doe'"ys when lit,
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1917-12-01
piles cured in q tol4Days.

Your druggist will refund money II PAZC
OINTMENT fails TO cure any ease OF Itching
Blind. bleeding OF Piotrudiug Piles ~ 10 DAYS
The first application gives Ease and Rest. $S
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1917-12-01
The Parallel.

81 guess lazy men who have TO work
are something like guns"
"lIow's thatT"
They are employed only TO be fired.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1917-12-01
Tho nuInino 1ha, Does Not Affect the Head

Because Of its tonic and laxative effect. LANA.
TIVE BKOMO QUISiSR = better than ordinary
Quiniue and does not cause nervousness nor
ringing in head. Remember the full name md
look for the signature OF i. W. GROVE. SOC.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1917-12-01
GooMan4
Operations
The Right Medicine in Many Cases
Does Better than the Surgeons
Knife. Tribute to Lydia E. Pink
hams Vegetable Compound.


Des Mones, Iowa.-"My husband says would
have been in my grave today had it not been for
Lydia T. Pinkhams Vegetable compound ! suf-
fered from serious female trouble and the doctors
said could not live one year without an operation
My husband objected to the operation and had me
try Lydia +. Iinkhams Vegetable Compound.
soon commenced 10 get better and am now well
and able to do my own horScwork. ! can recon-
mend Lydia f. pmkham'S Vegetable Compound TO
any woman n wonderful health restorcr."- Mrs
BLANCHE JEFFERSON, 703 Lyon ST., Des Moincs, Iowa
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1917-12-01
lnadvertent BOATING.

"Do you believe In heredityT"
"Of course do" replied the gentle
egotist. why, I've got one OF the
brightest boys you ever saw"
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1917-04-16
TO STIMULATE THE CULTIVATION OF GARDENS
Citizens Interested in Pushing the Work to Hold Meet
ing in Rooms of the Chamber OF Commerce Tomorrow
Evenng-An Invitation is Extended to All Citizens.

Alexandria beginning TO realize the
regard to the food question
something instead
of talking bound to follow.
wake the threatening conditions which
with little later meeting has been
eight o'clock the of the Chamber
ofCo to such be necessary
Cummings who has recently returned from trip
through various country which she has been afforded
opportunity the being done along this line
people the benefit of her knowledge
supply through cultivation She
Club at the meeting with Mrs NJ W. OBr
Mrs G. NJ johnson and Mrs. B Hubbard
the Civic Improvement League will be represented
Messrs Kemp S. Ledbeater; the
GrIbor Louis Loose, VIM H. Thomas
the Retail Merchants Association by
Shwazmann Knight and John B. Matter the Alexandria
Washington Lewis and c. c. lamond; the
Y Williams A D. Brockett and
Ruben Mrs T. c. Howard
and S. G. Banton.
All other residents of the city invited and is earnestly hoped that
in this which likely to much
right in Alexandria,
and invite your neighbor with you
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1917-04-16
KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS
Resolution of Loyalty of its 100000
Members.

Resolution of Loyalty of its 100000
Members.
Resolutions of loyalty of its AGO.
900 members to the country, the waiv-
ing of the "war clause" fo rail- present
insured members and decision to
drop from membership all who en-
gage in military or naval service with
any power in the war against the
United States was the important ac-
tion taken at the annual meeting OF
the supreme board of directors Of the
Knights of Columbus at the Willard
in Washington. last night.
''Realizing that the crisis confront
ing our country calls for the active
cooperation and patriotic zeal OF
every true citizens" the resolution
reads, "the supreme board of direc
tors hereby reafirms the devotion Of
it's 100000 members in this countr!
to our republic and its laws aac
pledges their continued and uncondi
tional support of the President anc
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1917-04-16
GYPSIES KEPT MOVING
Band OF Normads Attract General
Attention at the Head of King
Street Yesterday Afternoon.

King street extended has for sew
eral years been the favorite walk for
many Alexandrians on Sunday. Yes
teriiay afternoon a number of timer
ants, men and women, generally call
ed Gypsies, took up their abode n
the vicinity of Spring Park, where
they made themselves conspicuous by
drinking from bottles and by other
pranks.
Their conduct was obnoxious 70
many passersby, and the presence Of
the strangers was reported to the
police. Sergeant Scott with a squad
of police subsequently appeared on
the scene and commanded the undeslc-
ables to move on beyond the city
jurisdiction. The wanderers soon
collected their trappings and left the
scene.
The vicinity of Spring Park has long
been a favorite camping ground for
so-called Gypsies. They generally
take up their abode in the triangular
lots of ground at that place in order
to be seen by people going to Rose
mont, George Washington Park or
West End. They are supposed to eke
out an existence by imparting future
events to those who have faith in their
forecasts.
Several years ago a number OF this
genus, men and women, took up their
position at the intersection Of
Shooters Hill and Russell Roads, en-
trance to RoSemont. Complaint hav-
ing been made, the police pounced
upon them. Upon some of the men
large punches of keys of all shapes
were found. 1t was supposed by some
that the strangers were making plans
to rob houses in RoSemont that night
The police forced them to leave the
neighhorhood Immediately.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1917-04-16

the congress of this nation is their de-
termination to protect its honor and
it's ideals of humanity and right,
Copies of the resolution will be sent
to the President and to Congress.
In regard TO the "war clause" the
agreement says that the disability of
soldiers and sailors as extra fazar-
dous risks be removed as regards all
present insured members of the order
who may now or hereafter bear arms
on behalf of the United States during
the present war.
Any member of the order now or
hereafter engaging in military or
naval service with any power In the
war against the United States, shall
be deemed to be an alien enemy, and
thereby forfeits his membership in
the order.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1917-04-16
PATRIOTIC NEETINGSSE FOR BACK YARDS
Would Stimulate Movement for Gard
ening in Old Dominion-Commts-
sion Offer 500 worth

Most important of the single con-
trin.tions vet received by the forces
..rnuoting the growing Of gardens in
tne back-yalds and vacaa: cots tt
R:;,rlond :.':s spring is the glit OF
500 worth OF seed offered ~ the Ma
i;nal Emer4,n, V Food Gari'n ..o'"-
mission, of i:n nngton, d. g., and
accented on henaif Of the k':hmonL
city Schools.
More than $500 white pupils end
LOO colored have signed pledges de-
clarihg their intention to plant gar
dens this spring, according to figures
compiled by J. H. Binford. the as
sistant superintendent, who has
charge of the garden movement in
the schools. More than 100 of the
pledges were signed by pupils in John
Marshall High School, more than 200
by pupils of Binford Junior High
School, and more than 600 by pupils
of the two large colored schools,
Baker and Moore.
In addition to the children who have
agreed to plant gardens and submit
vegetables in the competitions 400
white and colored parents have ap-
piled for ground to be planted on a
somewhat larger scale than the school
plots. 1t is expected that many own
ers of vacant lots, especially lots in
the suburbs, will place them at the
disposal OF the school authorities for
use this summer.
New features are at times intro
duced in the Alexandria public
schools. What is about to be ac-
complished in Richmond might prove
a hint to pupils in this city.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1917-04-16
NO RECRUITS RECEIVED
Not Man Has Come Forward at the
Recruiting Station Since Last Week
Officers Getting Discouraged.

1t has been said that it would not
be necessary to resort to compulsory
measures in order to secure the num-
Der of recruits wanted in either the
army Or navy, but unless they are
enlisting faster in other parts Of the
country than they are in Alexandria,
drafting will become absolutely nee
esary.
Notwithstanding the fact that pa
triotic rally was held in the Opera
House in this city on Saturday even
ing. for the express purpose of Sc
curing more recruits so that the
Alexandria Light Infantry might be
brought up to the full war strength,
not q man has responded to the call
since last Friday. His name appears
at the head of the list below, which
contains the names Of all who have
enlisted here thus far.
That Captain Johnson and the other
officers of the company are becoming
somewhat discouraged is therefore
not surprising. Unless our young
men wake up the Light Infantry will
certainly not be able to get its full
quota before it is called away.
Much interest is being shown in the
result Of the election of a first lieu
tenant for the company, which will
take place at the armory at o'clock
tonight. Six names have been men
toned for the place, and it is en-
pected that at least four persons will
be placed in nomination, among whom
are several formerly identified with
the company. The vacancy was
caused by the resignation of Lieut.. J.
Douglas Mclean.
Roll of Honor.
The names of those who have en-
listed:
Aubrey c. Drumheller,
Gordon w. wilkins.
Clarence j. Bartlett.
Charles H. Allen.
William De Silvia.
Bernard A. Penn.
Vernon M. Wolford.
Linwood B. Simpson.
Herbert A. Byrne.
/ Milton P. Langley.
Samuel T. Simpson.
Lucien ID. PeytOn. I. r.
Edward NJ. Patterson. ~.
Clarence L. Fairfax.
Thomas ]. Bennett, Jr.
James B. Lee, Jr.
Richard L. Rogers. Jr., Accontink
| Va.
Wilbert Rogers. Accotini. Va. {.
|. Thomas Grimsley, Accotink. Va.
George A. Dunn. Accotink. Va.
| John L. Land.
/ Herbert q. Allen.
81 EEerythinp new hut the cast -
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1917-04-16
In NIemoriam.

Sacred to the memory of my niece,
Audrey L. Roberts who left US }
years ago today, April 16, 1914.
Oh, dear Audrey, how I miss you,
Every moment in the day;
Ny heart is sad and lonely,
Ever since you passed away.
The month of April once more is here
To me the saddest of the year,
Because it took from me away,
My darling Audrey, three years age
today.
Aunt Mae.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1917-04-16
BRYAN SEES PRESIDENT
Nebraskan Willing to Push War and
He Wants Prohibition.

He Wants Prohibition.
1t is stated that William Jennings
Bryan today personally told Presi'
dent Wilson he is for anything the
Government wants in pushing the wal
to a quick and successful end.
In conference with the President
at the white House lasting over a
half hour, Bryan said he was willing
to serve anywhere the President
wants him to serve.
He had but one specific thing tc
urge--wartime prohibition.
AS to universal military service
Bryan doesn't care a hang. Bryan
will; get Fight behind whatever plar
the Government suggests.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1917-04-16
In MemOrianl.

In loving memory of our dear little
girl, Audrey l.. Roberts, who left us
three years ago today April 18th, 1914
Oh, happy pilgrim e'er your childish
feet.
Were stoned or bruised by too troub-
led way.
God opened wide his arms and you
Went home to stay
Our empty arms when loved ones part
From being idle ache
We never know we've got heart
Till it begins to break
Mother.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1917-04-16
PRESIDENTS PROCLAMATlON

Entire Nation Called Upon for War
Service.
The whole nation was called upon
for war service in a formal procla-
r.lation issued last night by President
Wilson.
Declaring that "mere fighting will
be fruitless," the President demanded
the active supper. and cooperation
of men and women in every walk of
life--"a great international service
army"
From the farmer to the housewife,
each individual was called upon to do
his or her share in conserving and
making available for war use the vast
resources of the nation.
"The supreme test of the nation
has come" said the proclamation.
I'VE must all speak, act and serve
together"
The President declared that while
the navy is rapidly being placed on
an effective war footing, and great
army is about to be created and
equipped, ''these are the simplest
parts of the great task 10 which we
have addressed ourselves He de-
clared that the first great thing to be
done was to supply abundant FOOD.
not only for the United States and It's
fighting forces, but for large part
of "the nations with whom we have
now made common cause"
Among other things the President
says:
"To do this great thing worthily
and successfully we must devote our
selves to the service without regard
to profit or material advantage
I'VE must supply aboundant food
ior ourselves and for q large Fart
of the nations with whom we have
now made common cause.
I'VE must supply ships by the
hundreds to carry to the other side
of the sea, submarines or no sub
marines, that which will every day
be needed there.
"Our industries on TIE farms, in
the shipyards,, in the mines, in the
factories must be made more pro-
life and more efficient than ever.
upon the farmers of this coun-
try in large measures rests the fate
of the war and the fate of the na-
tions
"There shall be no urwarranted
manipulation of the nations food
supply by those who handle it on its
| way to the consumer.
Everyone who creates or cultivates
garden helps.
Every housewife who practices
strict economy puts herself in the
ranks of those who serve the nation.
"The supreme test of the nation
! has come. We must all speak, act
and serve together"
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1917-04-16
At the Richmond Tonight

Augustus Thomas celebrated story
"The Witching Hour produced by
the Frohman Amusement Corporation
of New York, will be shown In NOV
ing picture tonight at the Richmond
Theatre.
This picture has been unchallengeo
as a superlative photo-drama and is
the wonder of cinematography. II
teens with startling situations and is
human in it's appeal to all mankind.
1t has been released to the Richmond
as special attraction.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1917-04-16
Stars and Stripes Unfurled over
Westminster Building Saturday
Stirring Addresses in Evening.

Patriotism was given full sway il
alexandria on Saturday, flag raising
exercises being held in the afternoon
and patriotic rally in the evening
A handsome United States flag was
swung to the breeze over the West.
minister building at four o'clock in the
afternoon. The Rev. DR.. John Lee
Allison, pastor of the Second Presby-
terian church, opened the exercises
with short address after which
Master C. Lester Scott, attired in the
white uniform of sailor, pulled the
flag to the top of the staff, bugler
from Fort Hunt sounded the call to
the colors, and Padgett's orchestra
rendered the "Star Spangled Banner
Representative Harrison of Mis-
sissppi followe,! with stirring ad-
dress in which he said that for three
years this country had patiently en-
dured the insults of Germany until
our forbearance had been marveiled
at by the other nations of the world.
His remarks were listened to with the
utmost attention by the thousand Dr.
more people in attendance.
Rally in the Evening.
Previous to the meeting in the
evening the Alexandria Light Infan-
try, led by the Indian Guard Band, pa
raded through King street, the squad
of recruits enlisted during the past
week, having the right of line. The
exercises at the Opera House were
opened upon their arrival there, the
house being packed to the doors with
the crowd in attendance. President F.
T. Marbury, of the Board of Alder
men, presided.
The Rev E. " REGISTER, pastor of
the Methodist Church South, was the
first speaker. He said that when Lin
coin called for volunteers in 1861 the
response came back "We are coming,
Father Abraham, five hundred thous-
and strong" and that the answer to
President Wilson's call from the
Southland will be, We are coming,
Father Woodrow, one million strong"
Mrs. Kate Waller Barrett, the next
speaker, declared that ignoble peace
would be worse than war, and that.
under circumstances as they now en-
list, she would be ashamed to go to
Europe as a representative of this
nation should it remain neutral. Re-
ferring to "slackers" she also said
that she hoped to see law put in
force that would compel them to go
to war along with the volunteers, and
was in favor of universal military
training.
Mr.. Robinson Moncure followed in
an earnest speech on preparedness.
opening his remarks with a short
prayer He was listened to very at
tentively, his arguments being logical
and convincing Captain Conrad john
son gave an earnest plea to the
young men to enlist in Company G.,
and invited them to 60 to the armory
and join at the earliest opportunity
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1917-04-16
Big Strike in Berlin.

London, April 16.-Travelers ar
irving in Holland from Germany, ac-
cording to dispatch from Amster-
dam to the Central News Agency, say
that a general strike was commenced
this morning in Berlin and that riots
have taken place in the German CAPT
tai.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1917-04-16

St. Joseph's Rectory society vii
hold a euchre in the young mems So
dality Lyceum hall tomorrow evening
A flag raising will be held ct tht
Potomac railroad yards one day thi:
week, under the direction of the EN-
ployees of the mechanical department
Several prominent speakers have beer
engaged for the event.
Grand Master Henry X. Field, ac.
companied by delegation of masons
from this city will go to Mclean
Alexandria County, on April 23d for
the purpose of organizing a Masonic
lodge.
Edwin C. Atkinson has been ap-
pointed by the Navy Recruiting
League" Of the u. S. S. Mayflower
for recruiting work in Alexandria
Any one desiring information will
please call at 917 Cameron street.
Mrs. Sarah Virginia Mandley died
at the home of her daughter, Mrs.
Norval Ford. of Del Ray Saturday.
The funeral was held this afternoon
at 2 o'clock, Rev Dr. F. " REGISTER,
officiating. Members Of the Mount
Vernon Council, Daughters of Amer
lea, attended in a body.
The annual meeting of the Seven
teenth Virginia Regiment Chapter,
United Daughters of the Confederacy,
will be held in Lee Cam Hall at 7:3O
p. m. tomorrow, AprA IT. Election
OF officers and other important bust
ness will come before the meeting and
II full attendance is requested.
The special grand jury summoned
by order of Judge Louis c. Barley of
the corporation court, will meet to-
morrow at II o'clock to investigate
cases Of alleged violations of the pro.
laws. Those summoned for
the jury are: VIM. A. Smoot, Henry
X. Field, R. /. Payne, r. NJ.
Graham, A. L. Jameson, Charles
King, J. T. Sweeney, Thomas w.
Robinson and Robert E. Knisnt.
While ali schools and organizations
are holding patriotic exercises ard
raising flags, the Free kindergarten
should not be overlooked. These little
tots daily sing the "Star Spangled
Banner" and march with their flags
waving under the direction of the
Miss Finch. and her
assistant, Mrs. Ruth Field. The
children in the kindergarten are being
insti!led with a spirit of patriotism
and it is indeed interesting to watch
these little ones at their daily tasks.
The marriage of Miss Marion Lind
sey, youngest daughter of Mrs. Noble
Lindsey. to the Rev. G.. c. Shears,
rector Of st. Johns Church, Mclean,
Virginia. will take place at eight
o'clock tomorrow evening at the home
Of the bride-elect, on Braddock
Heights. The brides only attendants
will be two little flower girls, her
niece, Miss Barbara Price, of Rose
mont, and Miss Elizabeath Nichol-
son, Of Braddock. The groom Will
have for his best man the Rev. Hor-
ace Stowell, of Washington. The
ceremony will be performed by the
Rev. DR.. P. P. Phillips, rector of
st. Paul's church, assisted by the
Rev. Dr.. Samuel A. Wallis, OF the
Seminary. Only the immediate rela-
tires and a few friends will be pres
ent.