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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1917-09-03
TRAMPLE SPIES TO DEATH.
Two Supposed Germans Attempt to
Blow up Russian Railroad.

Petrograd, Sept. 3.-Two foreigners
supposed to be Germans, who were
discovered placing explosive cylln-
ders on the Kiev-Voronesh railroad,
were beaten and trampled to death
by. a mob of soldiers at kiev when
they refused to answer questions.
Seventeen cylinders which were left
on the railroad track by the men ex-
ploded while children were playing
with them. one boy being wounded.
This caused the arrest of tha for
eigners, who were found to be carry
ing plans and secert documents in
addition to large sums of money.
When they refused to reveal their
identity or. to answer questions the
soldiers attacked them. =.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1917-09-03
All But Three Offenders Forfeit
Their Collateral When Their Names
Are Called in the Police Court.

The names Of eleven men, all white,
were on the blotter of the roHce
Court this morning. They had been
arrested for being drunk. Eight of
the offenders could not be found
when their names were called, and
they forfeited their collateral. 4
young man, who had failed to make
a deposit when arrested, was fined
S5. Two Knights OF st. Crispin had
been taken in custody on the charge
of habitual drunkenness. They mad
been found in their shop in an adj
vanced stage of inebriation and i'm
properly clothed. When brought into
the dock. the Younger Of the, often
ders could not tell where the whisky
was obtained which he AMI his COM
panion had consumed. All he knew
was that the liquor had been brought
to the shop by man. The elder
man, an old offender, declined to
make statement. 9th were sent
enced to serve ninety days. in the
workhouse.
A resident of the First ward had
been cited to appear and answer
the charge OF recklessness while
operating an automobile. On Satur-
day afternoon Il truck carrying Il
load of coke was proceeding south on
Royal street, between Wilkes ana
Ciibbon. while the automobile of the
First ward was proceeding east on
Gibbon street, between Royal and
Pitt The vehicles came together
at the intersection Of Royal and Pitt
streets, and both were considerably
damaged, although those in charge
escaped injury. There was no evil
dence that the traffic law had been
violated, the collision. apparently
being the result Of an accident. and
the case was dismissed.
A colored man and colored man.
charged with lascivious conduct. had
their case continued.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1917-09-03
ORDERED TO ANNISTON
Entire Squadron. With Horses. VIII
Entrain Wednesday Night. @


The first squadron, First Virginia
Cavalry, formerly known as the
Richmond Light Infantry Blues,
will leave for Camp Mcclellan, An
niston. Ala, Wednesday night at >
O'Clock. Orders to this effect were
received Saturday morning at 6.
O'Clock by Major f. w. Bowles, COM
manddr of the squadron.
Mobilization of the squadron has
been completely effected and recruit
ing to war strength has been reached.
Everything is packed preparatory to
the departure The troops will leave
in two sections of special train
over the Atlantic Coast Line Rail
road, accompanied by 300 horses,
expecting to arrive at the camp Fri"
dav morning.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1917-09-03
ALEXANDRIA, IN PULPIT
Son of The Late H. w. Beadle As
sists in Conducting Services in the
Second PreSbyteri;ln Church.

Rev. Messrs, Beadle and Scott
conducted the services in the Second
Presbyterian Church yesterday
morning MIR Beade was born in
Alexandria. He is the son of the late
Fl. w. Beadle, who many years ago
resided in a cottage house on north
Alfred street. Rev. Mr.. BeBadle now
has charge in Connecticut The
father of the young minister will he
remembered by many AleXandrtans.
He was employed in one of the de-
partments in Washington. and was
\ member of the First Presbyterian
.,hurch on south Fairfax street. Dur.
ing the seventies, members OF the
different Alexandria churches or-
panzied for the purpose of conduct.
ing open-air meetings, and Mr.
Beales was among the most active
members of this organization. The
union meetings were finally discon-
tinued by the deaths of the most ac-
tive members of the various churches.
and many years elapsed before q
similar organization was perfected.
During the summer open-air meet
ings conducted by members OF the
different churches have been held. on
Windmill Hill and other places when
have been enjoyed by those who have
attended.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1917-09-03
CERTIFIED FOR SERVICE.
List of Names of Men Who Have
Reen Examined and Not Exempted.

DeSH TsAdiiiitSu -'''
The following list of men, called
for military service by the Alexan-
dria Draft Board, have been duly
passed upon and are hereby certified
as selected for military service ana
not exempted or discharged
Henry Armstrong, Lawrence r.
Padgett, George L. Milstcad' Cor
don HOoff. William j. Richards
Clarence ]. Winston Frank Byrd,
w. Holm Greenon, Curtis J. Taylor,
Paul Anderson, William A. Ferguson
William Rollins, George Edward Kim
ball, Thomas w. Cook Arthur Pecler
William Thomas, Peter r. Hall, Rob
ert Carter. James {. Rush. Wilson
F. Washington. Carroll Nails, Rich
ard /. Smith, Charles S. Campbell
Erasmus Shipworth, Edward Corbln
LinwooI KidweIl, Erwin E. Smith
Melvin NJ. Fones, William c. Turner
Walter T.. Smith, Walter Smith, Oil
yer S. Stone.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1917-09-03

With Captain Herbert NJ. Can
non. of Baltimore, in charge as pilot.
and Captain G. F. Curlett, an eS-
nerienced river man, also OF that
city, both OF whom were acting tor
the Edward Booz Marine Railway
Company, and Captain James Jones
of Washington, acting for the Steel
Company. the steamer passed out OF
the harbor and into Chesapeake bay.
Daniel Prettyman, also of Baltimore,
was in charge as engineer.
Fort Carroll was passed at 7:9O, and
snarrows Point, at 7:35. Here was
seen some of the buildings of the
Bethlehem Steel Company whsch IS
expeGding s5,OOo,OOo in estabHshlpg
it's new industry there.
Fort McHehry and Riveryiew, one
Of Baltimore's :recreation''and breath
ing spots; were also among the. places
of interest: noted as the steamer was
leaving the city, and several OF tne
large Dutch steamers loaded with
wheat. which are being held there
nnder an embargo which President
Wilson has ordered. 1t is said that
the wheat has already been held up
there until it has sprouted and tha'
the owners are threatening suit
aca;nst the United States govern
mont for damages as result. Mag
oottv River, sighted and passed
at $50 and Annapolis at 9:O7
Shortly after the sun broke out from
behind the clouds and beautiful
dav followed. Schooners loaded to
the punwales with water melons and
Others with tomatoes were frequent
sights along the way.
The Atlantic made good headway
and at -four o'clock in the afternoon
entered the Potomac and came leis-
urely up the river to Washington
where it arrived between three and
four o'clock this morning. That all
were highly pleased with the trip and
the performance of the boat goes
without saying.
Stranger Discovered on Board.
Some excitement was caused by
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1917-09-03
ARREST ELEVEN DRUNKS men CALLED 7OCOlORS
Orders Sent Out Saturday summon
ing First Quota From Alexandra
CITY and County for Service.

Pursuant TO teelgraphic instruc-
ticns received from .Adjutant General
w. w. Sale the Alexandria Draft
Board for the city and county OF
Alexandria. on Saturday mailed senG
cut notices to thirteen men whose
names were IN the selective draft list.
ordering them to report to the board
headquarters in the Alexandria City
Hall at nine o'clock this morning IN
readiness for duty il Uncle Sans
&rnr.
General Sales order directed, that
five per cent of the city and county
quota be notified and given instr!c-
tions to be ready to leave for camp
on September 5th. and particularly
specified white men. Eight men con-
stitute the quota and five :ilternates
were also so notified.
The thirteen men notified and their
addresses as given wher they regis
tered are: Henry W.. Armstrong, Del
Ray; Lawrence Z. Padgett. l4O4
Duke street; George J.. Mi!stead.
Chcrrydale: William B. Richards, R.
F. d. No. 3, Alexandria; Clarence
J Winston. Braddock; Thomas ".
Cook, ll12 Queen street.: Peter K.
Hall. 12I North Peyton street; James
c. Rush. 1908 King street.
The five alternates are: Charles ).
Campbell, Ballston; I.inwood Kid
well. 3l5 South Patrick street; En-
vim +. Smith, Clarendon; Walter L.
Smith. 1909 King street, and Melvin
VI. Fones. SIG South Henry street.
Out Of the thirteen seven are from
this city and six from Alexandria
county.
1t is not positively known where
the men are to be Isent but it is
thought they will go to Petersburg,
Va
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1917-09-03
Marguerite Clark Exquisite in "Silks
And Satins."


And Satins."
There comes time in the life OF
every girl when she pictures herself
lovely lady and the object of some
lashing, bold Knights alteration.
She shivers with apprehension at the
thought of the burly villain into
whose clutches she falls. and then
glows with maidenly pride as she
pictures her lover rushing to >. her
rescue. SO it is with eYcry ,iinagma-.
tive boy. From playing burglar.
cowboy and soldiers he graduates to
the warrior bold Of the days Of old
and prances forth in his imaginary
blazing armor to do battle with
Dragons and rowing knights for the
hand of lady fair. "Silks and
Satins,' the delightfully."- charming
roDIance in which little Marguerite
Clark is being starred is Il reflection
~. every youthful dream that was
ever dreamed. For in this thrilling
breath from. another. day. which is
the feature at the Richmond to-
night, dainty little Miss Clark is
transported to the romantic, days of
the past through the medium of an
old diary which she. iiPds on the eye
of her intended wedding to Felix
Breton.
Pearl Wkitc will hc seen at the
Surprise in Chapter , of The Fatal
Ring."
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1917-09-03
TWO DIEBY UNSEEN TRAIN.
Step From Passenger Cars in Pa.h
of Following Freight.

Scranton, Pa, Sept. 3.-While eros
sing the tracks in front of the Del
aware and Hudson station at Jermyn.
Yesterday afternoon, Joseph Shane,
aged 80, of Nanticoke and Joseph
Sefa. aged AZ, of Carbonda1e, were
run down and fatally injured by a
coal train. The men had just alight-
ed from a passenger train at the sta
tion and failed TO notice the approach
inc coal train. which was closely fol
lowing the passenger. Both, we're
badly mangled- .
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1917-09-03

the discovery of a stowaway in the
lower part of the vessel as it was
passing Tangier Sound. He certain
ly looked the part of German and
some of the passengers pronounced
him to be such. He refused to talk
when piled with questions. and prac-S
tically would say nothing. After
consultation he was placed where ne
could Go no harm and later turned
over to the proper authorities. How
he got on the steamer is not known.
1t was suggested that he may have
been trying to escape from the coun-
try and through mistake got on to
the wrong boat while it was lying
in the harbor at Baltimore.
Meals were served aboard the
steamer, Mr.. Lycett having provided
most competent chef and the: SER
vice was all that, could. have :been
desired. Coffee and other refresh
ments were served >at various inter
walls between the regular hours for
dining and the table at the meal
hour resembled that of an ocean
going liner more than it did those of
the river steamers, with its fried
chickens, roast beef. lamb chops and
all the other delicacies of the season,
vegetables, fruits and other appetlz-
ing viands.
Among the other guests not above
named were Messrs. Walter 4
Anderson, George F. Benkert, Her
bert f. Smith, Charles Harliston, and
Herbert E. King.
Inst when the boat VIII be placed
in commission is not known. 1t was
to be turned over to the Washington
Steel and Ordnance Company today
The purchase price is said to be be-
tween $4,000 and S35.O0o. 1t is
possible that when it begins making
trips between Alexandria and Gles-
boro Point it will have as captain,
Mr.. James jones. Of Washington,
with his son, James, as mate. Ihis
is not known for q fact, however, as
no arrangements have been definitely
made as to the crew as yet.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1917-09-03

Claytie Thompson, nine-year-old
daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. j. w.
Thompson, living near Danville, was
burned to death at her home. Sat
urday. She was attempting to kindie
a fire with parafne. Her clothing
ignited, and, in her fright, she upset
the oil. over her body, thus feeding
the flames.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1917-09-03

the vicinity at the time, and a cry
of horror went up from most OF
them, as it was supposed the young
man was being ground to death by
the train. After the cars had passed
the victim of the accident he was
picked up and hurried to the Alexan-
dria Hospital. Investigation was
made and it was found that the
young man had received no serious
injury.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1917-09-03
THE. STEAMER ATLANTIC BOUGHT FOR FERRY line
Purchased in Baltimore by Washington Steel ana ora
nance Company Brought Over to Washington This
Morning-It is Hoped Ferry May Be Estabhshea
Within Short Time. :

The steamer Atlantic has been purchased by the "as
Steel and Ordnance Company the ferry line "nch " eHp
establish between the city and its big steel paht ~
the onnos side of the Glesboro fo was
Baltimore to Washington arriving there this morning picture - "
Steamer annears in another column of this issue
Tho Atlantic is handsome the screWpropeer pe WIZ" @
foot am and about length over all It's exterior Is
h;+o trimmed with yellow interior hnlshe IN
b coats have leather cushions, it seam-heaed ana
@ leciv It has water tubular Doie ana can
r from 900 TO $50 It's speed rated at from Il 10
L. ner bonr draws and it carrying capcl!
said capable developing
o h ~ # was formerly Eastern Shore Development
Company bought from the Edward d. bo
Marine shpuding Baltimore It was at one time USED on m
line running from Camb ridge Nd The Atlantic 5 f'oo
mo craft aunchly and said to resemble somewhat e
Gratitude which will be remembered by Aexandrians
Included in equipment five life boats three s anu
nreseryers for a. the it can carry
Included gentlemen who had the pleasure en-
yesterday as guests OF e
Washington Steel and of which Mr. b. Lycet en-
poymen charge
the Gazette himself be ideal host and placed the
entire him for the coees shown lhe
gentlemen met where they were enter
tanned at Emerson night -,
was MANNED to yesterday morning at hve O'CLOCK
an early call that On arising however, 1t was ds
hung the harbo so that the departure ~"
DELAYED until ten minutes after o'clock
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1917-09-03

Every copy of the Gazette is paid
for either in cash or by service
rendered, consequently, there is. no
free list of "Gead heads" and the
circulation is of far greater value
to the advertiser If the goods you
offer are what they should be, and
the price is right, your advertisement
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1917-09-03
RIGA ABANDONED.

Probable Fall of Petrograd.. Viewed
by Allies Calmly.
Petrograd, Sept. 3.-The Russians
have abandoned Riga. the war office
announces.
The statement says FAN order has
been given for the abandonment OF
the Riga region on account Of the
threatening situation.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1917-09-03
NARROW ESCAPE.
Young Man Knocked Down by an
Electric Train at King and Wash
ington Streets.

A. H. Harrison. a young man,
who had visited Washington, had a
narrow escape from death or serious
injury shortly after nine o'clock last
Saturday night when he. stepped from
an electric train near the interSec-
t;on of King and Washington streets.
Instead CT leaving the train on the
south side according to rules, he
stepped form the north side just as
onother train was passing on the
north track, and was Struck and
Knocked down. AS is usual on a'Sat-
nradv might, many people were in
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1917-09-03

On south Fairfax street at the
First Presbyterian church tonight
at 7:45 Evangelist F. E. Gibson will
preach, his subject being, A talk with
a LAWYER Song service at the be-
ginning of each service. All are cor
daily invited.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1917-09-03
Removal Notice.

George H. Railing, agent Of Castle
berg and Co., has moved his Office
and salesroom to 622 King street.
2O8.6t.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1917-09-03

Master Herbert Henderson, is II
with typhoid fever at his home or
south Washington street.
Mrs. w. P. Taylor, who has been
visiting her sister, Mrs. Mar'bury on
Prince street. left today for Wythe-
boro, Va.
Mrs. C. NJ. Dover, of Oklahoma
and Mr.. C. S. Ross, of Goodland. Kan
sas are the guest of Mr.. A. j. Ross,
2ll north Patrick street.
Mrs. Thomas Simpson and children
have returned to their home in Queen
street after spending the past four
weeks at Colonial Beach.
An important special meeting OF
the Chamber of Commerce will be
held tomorrow afternoon at four
o'clock in their rooms.
CAPTAIN Llewellyn Powell spent
the weekend with his family in this
city. Captain Powell now commands
an ambulance unit at Camp Meade,
Admiral, Md.
Mrs. James Wells and children
have returned to their home in north
Pitt street after spending a month
with her parents, Mr.. and Mrs.
William Dobson, at Indian Head,
Md.
Mr. and Mrs. w. c. Miller left
Saturday for Philadelphia and Mau-
chins Pa, Mr.. Miller's former
home to spend the labor day holiday
ana will motor from there to Allen
town to visit Mr.. Albert Miller.
The executive committee of the
Alexandria Sunday School Associa-
ton will meet tomorrow night at
s o'clock in the Methodist Protestant
Church to perfect plans for the
Sunday school parade October 18th.
Owing to The government taking
over the steamer st. Johns, the ex-
cursion- to Colonial Beach on Aug:
%. by the Second Baptist church had
to be called off. Persons wishing their
money refunded may apply to those
from whom tickets were purchased.
ri ~ 2. .-----S.e. s.;-'
Captain A. Lennox Uhler spent the
weekend with his parents, Mr.. and
Mrs. A. G. Uhler.. Captain ;Uhler' has
been relieved from duty at Peters
burg and assigned inspector-instruc.-
tor of physical and bayonet exercis-,
es near Atlanta, Ga.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1917-09-03

Mrs. NetCie Ellison mas returned
from Tennessee.
Mr.. Walter Ale left last night for
! Port Royal, South Carolina.
Mr.. Eugene Taylor has returned
from Natural Bridge, Vae
DR.. VIM. Smith left today for
Berrysville, Virginia.
Mr.. B. We'll and wife have re-
turned from Atlantic City, n. J.
Mrs. Bernard G.. Cline presented
her husband with a fine baby girl
at the Alexandria Hospital Thursday
night. Both are doing wei.
There will be special called
meeting at 10 o'clock tomorrow morn
ing of the Allison w. c. 7. u. in the
Children's Home. All members are
urged to be present
Rector Clarence E. all, former rec
tor of Grace church, now of Aldan.
Pa, and Professor A. Lindsay, of
Philadelphia, were the guests the
past week of Major J. 4. Long and
Mrs. Long.
The funeral of Amos Bryant, who
fell from a dredge into the Potomac
river near Georgetown Saturday and
was drowned, will be held this af-
ternoon at two o'clock at the Beulah
Baptist church, in Fairfax county.
James Aylmer, a aged 60, who died
yesterday morning from heart trouble,
at his late home, 1926 north st. Asaph
street, will be buried tomorrow at II
o'clock a. M, from Demaine and Sons
mortuary chapel. The interment will
be in st. Mary's cemetery.
Evangelstic services conducted by
Evangelist F. l.. Peterson for colored
people were opened at the corner of
Fayette and Queen streets in this
city last night. They will continue
every night during the present week.
The subject last night was "The Signs
of the Times"
Labor day is being quite general
ly observed in the city today, the
postof1ice and banks being closed as
usual on holidays. Large crowds are
expected at the High School grounds
to attend the exercises held in con-
ne.tion with the flag raising this
afternoon and to witness the parade
to be made through the streets of
the city. Many people left the city
this morning to spend the day at the
near by resorts.