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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1917-05-26
May Procession

Tomorrow afternoon at 3 o'clock
the annual May procession will be
held at st. Joseph's Catholic Church.
The sermon will be preached by the
Rev. T. ]. Marooney of the Catholic
University. The Rev. Joseph Kelly
will pronounce the benediction The
children will march around the
church singing hymns, following
which the statue Of the blessed mo-
ther will be crowned with flowers by
two of the children.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1917-05-26
Episcopalians Adjourn to Meet in
St. James Church, Leesburg, Next
Year.
Morning Session.

y"
quarter after ten with Bishop Gibson
in the chair. The report Of the Blue
Ridge Industrial School was read by
it's head the Rev. G. P. Mayo. The
farm and other industries are in q
good condition. The needs are great
with the increase in prices Oil every
side and to keep the school up
without adding to the rates of tut
ton, it must have an income, at this
time, of $500 per annum. A reso-
luton commenting the work and
needs of this school to the church
was passed unanimously by the
church.
Mr.. Caskie offered a resolution
that the cordial thanks of the coun-
Gil be given to tie rector, vestry
and congregation of st. Georges
Church for their generous hospital
ity to all its members during the
session. This was passed unani-
mously.
The finance committee consisting
of Messrs. Mayo, Scott and Caskie,
was next elected. They are to have
three assistants in their work,
which has enlarged very much.
Other committees reported in order
such as those of the Disabled
Clergy and Widows and Orphans
Fund. Col. Palmer's resignation as
treasurer of the Widows and Or
phans Fund was accepted with much
regret and high appreciation of his
services for long period of years.
Mr.. E. A. Palmer was elected as
successor to his father.
The important report of the conf
mittee on the Increase of the Minis
try was given by the Rev. X. }.
Hammond. 1t called for earnest
and direct effort on this matter, and
for a sermon on this subject in
every parish annually, and that the
church provide more generously for
the support of the clergy in order
that they may be able to give them
selves without anxiety to their sa-
cred duties.
The report of the Woman's Aux
iliary was read by the Rev. B. D.
Chambers for the President, Miss
Louisa T. Davis. The Auxiliary is
doing a splendid work, reaching out
in all directions. A high tribute
was paid in this report to the first
President, Miss Sallie Stuart, of
Alexandria, who passed to her rest
last summer.
Reports Of the committees on
Stuart Hall and st, Anne's School,
Charlottesville, were received and
accepted
The council was cordially invited
to met at st. James Church, Lees
burg, next year, by the rector, and
accepted with thanks by the coun-
ell.
Other reports followed in order,
after which the council adjourned
sine die with the usual closing eXer-
cises by Bishop Gibson.
This council will always be re-
membered for the harmony of its
sessions and the growing interest
of all its members in the work OF
the diocese. A number of young
clergy are seen in its PERSONAL as
well as of lay delegates who to-
gether with the the older members
unite the true and wise conserva-
tism of Virginia with an earnest
spirit of progress which gives rich
promise for the future under the
guidance of the great head Of the
church.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1917-05-26
4 Needed Improvement

The metallic signs to mark the
various streets throughout the city
which have been put in place during
the past day or so will fill a much
needed want, and undoubtedly be
appreciate by the large number OF
strangers visiting the city. They are
enamelled in blue with white letters
and present neat appearance.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1917-05-26
ATTENTION. CAMERON CLUB

Surprise to be given Tuesday even
ing, May goth, at s o'clock, at ~
north Washington street, under tn,
auspices of the music section of tn,
Cameron Club. for the benefit of tn
school nurse fund. All welcome. Ad
mission 25c. No tickets on sale. 1858
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1917-05-26
NOTICE.

There will be called communica-
tion of Alexandria Washington
Lodge, No. ;22, A. F. and A. NJ,
Monday, May %, 1917, at 1:3O o'clock
p. m.. to. attend, the. funeral of our
late Brother William Benjamin
Smithers. All Master Masons are
invited to attend.
By order of the Worshipful Master.
126-1t. A. G. Uhler, Secretary.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1917-05-26
FOOD SITUATION IMPROVED.
Germany Will be Able to Hold Out
Americans Think

Washington, May 26.-Americans
lately arrived in Switzerland from
Germany report the food situation
improved, because spring vegetables
now are available. To the American
Minister at Berne the Americans
expressed belief that Germany will
be able to hold out until relief is
brought by the next harvest.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1917-05-26
Seniors.
NOTICE

Having qualified as administrator
cf Pie estate of Aaron c. Lane, de-
ceased, all persons to whom said es-
tate is indebted are requested to pre-
sent their claims to the undersigned,
properly certified, for payment. All
persons indebted to said estate are
requested to make prompt settle
ment.
r. H. COX,
126-lOt Sergeant, Administrator
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1917-05-26
Proclamation

Inasmuch as our thoughts as ma
tion are now turned in united purpose
towards the performance to the ut
most of the services and duties which
we have assumed in the cause Of jus.
tice and liberty;
Inasmuch as but a small proportion
of our people have the opportunity
to serve upon the actual field of bat
tie, but all men, women and children
alike may serve and serve effectively
by making it possible to care proper
ly for those who do serve under arms
at home and abroad;
And inasmuch as the American Red
Cross is the official recognized agency
for voluntary effort in behalf OF the
armed forces of the nation and for
the administration Of relief;
Now, therefore, by virtue OF my
authority as President OF the Ulnteo
States and President of the american
Red Cross, I, Woodrow Wilson, dc
hereby proclaim the week enalng
June 25, 1917, as Red Cross Week
during which the people of the
United States will be called upon to
give generously and in a spirit Of
natriotic sacrifice for the malnte
nance of this work of national need
WOODROW WILSON.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1917-05-26
Wins Gold Medal

Miss Rebecca Moore has been. CIV
en- a gold medal for writing the best
original short story by Prof. c. 7.
Ryan of Alexandria High School.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1917-05-26

Mr.. and Mrs. VIM. kronk and chill
dren of Indian Head, are the week
end guests of Mrs. Henry Hall at her
home on north Payne street.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1917-05-26
presbyterians for Woman Suffrage

Dallas, Texas May 26.-By a
large majority the Presbyterian
Church in the United States of
America Yesterday adopted resolu-
ton declaring for woman suffrage.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1917-05-26

Mr.. John Murphy left town this
morning for Norfolk where he will en-
list in the navy.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1917-05-26

Judge Frank r. Whiting OF Berry
Vile, Va, has been designated by Gov
ernor Stuart to hold circuit court in
Alexandria county June first and
second, in place Of Judge j. B. T.
Thornton, who is i'll.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1917-05-26

In the Free Methodist Church, south
Lee street, the services tomorrow will
be att II m. and 1880 p, M. by the
pastor, the Rev. w. H. Van Ness.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1917-05-26
Alexandria City and Suburbs

Miss Pearl Harrington entertained
the graduates of st. Mary's Academy
at dance at her home, 404 North
Payne street, last evening.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1917-05-26

The Epworth League services at
7:15 o'clock tomorrow evening, in
the Methodist Episcopal Church
South will be led by Mrs. Smlthers
Sunday School class.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1917-05-26

The Rev. DR.. P. P. Phillips, the Rev
William j. Morton and Rev. Edgar
Carpenter have returned from Fred.
ericksburg, here they attended the
Episcopal Council sessions held during
the past week, and will conduct SER
vices in their churches tomorrow.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1917-05-26

Miss Leila X. Mays has returned
from visit to Miss Jennie DayiiSs
in Fairfax county.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1917-05-26

In Christ Episcopal Church tomor-
row Sunday school and Emmanu1 BIZ
bic Class at $3.50, and the regular SER
vices at / ! a. m. and 8 p. m. At the
eleven o'clock service Holy Commun-
ion will be celebrated, as tomorrow
is Whit Sunday.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1917-05-26


/ Carpenter have returned from Fred
ericksburg, here they attended the
: Episcopal Council sessions held during
the past week, and will conduct ser
vices in their churches tomorrow.
DR.. E. a. German, chairman of
the Alexandria Branch of the Red
Cross. attended the meeting of the
! National Red Cross held in Wash.
ington yesterday presided over by
Ex-President Taft. The delegates
were taken to Fort Myer by motor
for luncheon by the Red Cross
committee.
The Rev. H. H. Sherman, of
Front Royal. Va, the field secretary
representing the educational inter-
ests of the Methodist Episcopal
Church South, will preach in the
church of that denomination in this
city tomorrow morning at the
eleven o'clock service. The pastor,
Rev. E. V. REGISTER, will preach in
the evening.
A speeding automobile, contain
ing two men, named Johnson ard
Smith, and over 419 pint hotties of
whisky was captured by Sheriff
Howard Fields one morning this
week just after the party had crossed
the new highway bridge on rheir
way to Richmond. Johnson, it IS
stated. is under Indictment in Rich
mond for the same offense.
The regular Christian Endeavor
meeting in the Westminster Building
at 7:l5 on Sunday eevnings will be
omitted tomorrow, as, in the abserce
of the pastor, the Rev. DR.. John Lee
Allison, this society will conduct the
services at o'clock in the Second
Presbyterian Church. All will be
cordially welcomed and special mu-
sic has been arranged for the SER
vice.
The Washington wanderlusters. led
by Ewing Summers, have invited
Alexandrians to join them in a hike
through this part of the country to-
morrow afternoon. The Washington
ians will arrive here shortly after two
o'clock, detrainng at the north end of
the electric railway bridge, south Roy
al street, and start on their walk along
the river shore covering some five
miles or more on the trip.
The representatives of friendship
Council No. %. Sons and, Daughters
of Liberty, who attended the State
Council held in Richmond last Mon
day, returned last night and report a
splendid reception and an unusually
largely attended and harmonious ses-
sion. Miss Lucy Pettey, Of Friendship
Council was elected Second National
Representative for three years Wash
ington, D. c., was selected as the place
Of meeting in 1918.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1917-05-26

Vixen you want something quick
use a Gazette want ad and get it.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1917-05-26

In the First Baptist Church tomor-
row at II a. m. and 7:45 p. m. the SER
vices will be by Evangelist R. D. Gar
land. Sunday school will meet at $50
and about 1915 Mr.. Garland will adj
dress the school,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1917-05-26

The fire which called the department
out yesterday afternoon was causea
by the explosion of an oil stove, in
stead of gasolene. The house, No. 3l3
south Columbus street. is owned by
Mrs. J. C. Lynch.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1917-05-26

In the Methodist Protestant Church
tomorrow at II a. m., the pastor,
the Rev. Raymond W. White, will
take for his subject "The Effect of
Wisdom upon Christianity and at
the evening service, 8 o'clock, the
subject will be "Our obligations to
God and Man" The Sunday Schoo!
will be held at 9:30 a. m, Hustlers
Bible Class. with the Rev. Raymond
w. White, teacher, at 9:4.i, and the
Christian Endeavor will meet at 1929
p. m. The fourth quarrel, confer :
ence of this church wi. meet in the
lecture room Monday, May 2Sth, at
7:30 D. m.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1917-05-26

Thompson Wilburn, an old resident
of Alexandria, died at 2:15 o'clock this
morning. The deceased was CT years
old. Mr. Wilburn was a slater by oc-
cupation. as was also his father, who
will be remembered by the older citi-
Zens.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1917-05-26
NOTICE

Having qualified as the admins
traitor of the estate of Sarah N. Lane
deceased, all persons to whom said
estate is indebted are requested te
present their claims to the under
signed, properly certified, for pay.
ment. All persons indebted to sale
estate are requested to make prompt
settlement.
r. H. COX,
126-1Ot Sergeant, Administrator
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1917-05-26

Deviled Crabs, little neck CLAIMS and
clam chowder at Rammeps Cafe.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1917-05-26

The armory on south Royal street
is omen today for the recruiting OF
Compang G, First Regiment of V!r-
ginia, orders having received yester-
dav to increase the number OF men to
1870. full war strength.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1917-05-26
DEATH NOTICE.

DIED-At 2:15 a. M, THOMPSON
WILBURN, aged 81 years. 126-1t.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1917-05-26
RED CROSS WEEK.
President Wilson Issues PrOclama-
ton Naming the Week Ending
June 25th for Patriotic COntribu-

President Wilson yesterday issued
proclamation naming the week
ending June 25th, as "Red Cross
Week. during which time the people
throughout the country will be asked
to contribute for the support of that
organization. The document reads
as follows:
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1917-05-26

-
, morning for Norfolk where he will en-
list in the navy.
In the Free Methodist Church, souti
|; Lee street, the services tomorrow will
, be att II m. and 1880 p, M. by tint
pastor, the Rev. w. H. Van Ness.
Judge Frank r. Whiting OF Berry
Vile, Va, has been designated by Gov
ernor Stuart to hold circuit court ir
Alexandria county June first anc
second, in place Of Judge j. B. T
Thornton, who is i'll.
In the First Baptist Church tomor.
row at II a. m. and 7:45 p. m. the ser,
vices will be by Evangelist R. D. Gar
land. Sunday school will meet at $3.50
and about 1915 Mr.. Garland will ad-
dress the school.
! In Christ Episcopal Church tomor-
row Sunday school and Emmanu1 Bi-
bic Class at $50, and the regular SER
vices at II a. m. and 8 p. m. At the
eleven o'clock service Holy Commun-
ion will be celebrated, as tomorrow
is Whit Sunday.
! Thompson Wilburn, an old resident
of Alexandria, died at 2:15 o'clock this
morning. The deceased was Ct years
old. Mr. Wilburn was slater by oc-
cupation. as was also his father, who
will be remembered by the older citi-
Zens.
The Laymen's League of Alexandria
! has invited Evangelist R. D. Garland,
who is conducting a revival in the
First Baptist Church, to address an
open-air meeting near the Point, at
8 o'clock tomorrow afternoon. All
the churches will participate.
Mrs Susan A. Smoot will entertain
this evening at $50 o'clock, at her
home 3O1 south st. Asaph street, in
celebration of her ninetieth birthday.
! Mrs. Smoot's guests will be her i'm
mediate relatives and few intimate
friends.
"The Doctrine of Delays" will be
the subject of the Rev. A. Z. Spielman
at the Trinity Methodist cuhrch to-
morrow at the eleven o'clock service.
In the evening he will speak on
"Souls in Action" Sunday School
will be held at $50 in the morning.
At the Second Baptist Church, the
Rev. C. A. Sheets will preach at the IL
a. m. service The Rev. George H.
Wiley, of Richmond will tomorrow
evening at 7:45 o'clock, begin series
of meetings that will continue each
night next week. Sunday school will
be at 9:30 a. m.
Robert Davies. a resident of West
End, died at an early hour this morn
ling at Alexandria Hospital. The de-
ceased is survived by widow and
four children. Mr.. Davies was glass
blower by occupation and had been
employed at the Old Dominion Glass
works.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1917-05-26

Mr. Fred j. Lyons, formerly of
Alexandria, and for many years an
emplove of the Southern Railway,
left Yesterday for New York, from
whence he will sail today for the
Canal Zone, Isthmus Of Panama,
having been reappointed to govern
ment service.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1917-05-26

The Laymen's League of Alexandria
has invited Evangelist R. D. Garland,
who is conducting a revival in the
First Baptist Church, to address an
open-air meeting near the Point, at
8 o'clock tomorrow afternoon. All
the churches will participate.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1917-05-26

Sunday schols of the Second Pres
byterian Church will be held at 9:3O
a. m., in the Westminster B1!Idlng
and Payne Street Chapel. .he SER
vices at II a. m., will be conducted
by the Rev. DR.. George 5. Duncan, OF
Washington. and the evening service
will be conducted by The CHRISTIAN
Endeavor Society. All ere welcome.
The Rev. DR.. John Lee Allison
left yesterday evening to attend
King College Commencement in
Bristol, Tenn. DR.. Allison will
preach in Knoxville Sunday in the
interest of the SemiCentennlal
Campaign fund for new and
greater King College. The alumni
meeting will be held Tuesday. The
Rev. DR.. Duncan, of Washington, ID.
c., will preach for DR.. Allison to-
morrow.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1917-05-26

Robert Davies. resident of West
End, died at an early hour this morn
ing at Alexandria Hospital. The de-
ceased is survived by widow and
four children. Mr.. Davies was glass
blower by occupation and had been
employed at the Old Dominion Glass
works
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1917-05-26

"The Doctrine of Delays" will be
the subject of the Rev. A. (. Spielman
at the Trinity Methodist cuhrch to-
morrow at the eleven o'clock service.
In the evening he will speak on
"Souls in Action" Sunday School
will be held at $50 in the morning.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1917-05-26

Mrs Susan A. Smoot will entertain
this evening at $50 o'clock, at her
home 3O1 south st. Asaph street, in
celebration of her ninetieth birthday.
Mrs. Smoot's guests will be her i'm
mediate relatives and few intimate
friends.
The Lancaster news. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1905-current, 1917-12-04

for the deserted sea-we're out Of the
beaten track"
"How's the coal, sirf"
"All but one bunker full yet; werl
not steam heavy except tonight"
PERSONALLY don't see any objection
to making try of it," Leayord added,
"but 1 don't know how the crew may
feel. This isn't exactly the sort Of
voyage they shipped for"
"We may as well test them first as
last" said determined to have 1t over
with. Both watches are mostly on
deck. Have the bosun call them aft"
The fellows responded quickly
enough, few slouching along in pre-
tended Indifference, but the ma jorty
exhibiting real interest. Liverpool
Red stood directly below fne, step In
advance of his mates. His cap hid his
eyes, but there was an ugly, defiant
grin on his face, which angered me.
'Well, men," I said. wasting no time
in soft phrasing, 1--WE called you aft
for n straight talk. You shipped on
the Indian Chief for voyage to Ham
burg"
"Who said we did?" a voice inter
ruptcd. "rhe most of us was shang.
hnied and brought aboard drunk"
"rhat has nothing to do with me-"
replied sharply. 81 was not the skip
per then; but l am now. Your namc@
are on the papers regularly enough
and the only thing 1 need to explain
is the necessity for u change in our
sailing course. AS most of you know
war has broken out in Europe sine,
this ship cleared from Baltimore The
chances are about Il hundred to one
that we would be captured, or sunk, If
we tried to reach our port through the
Channel"
'By whom?" 1t was Liverpool who
spoke.
English or French warships."
ITS n d Dutch cargo then we've
got in the hold. That's tho way fig
ured 1t. Well, now look here, sir.
Smitz is the only putchman aboard,
an the rest ov us don't take kindly to
that sort q job"
"YOu're sailormen, and shipped on
clarcd. Now will you listen to me un-
til / get through?'
"Ah, let him talk, Red" someone in
tcrjected.
/ outlined my plan in as few words
ns possible and they seemed to listen
respectfully enough, only occasionally
interjecting question. Liverpool did
The Lancaster news. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1905-current, 1917-12-04

not speak at all, nor Jim White. who
had pushed his way forward, until l
concluded. Then the latter asked sud-
denly:
would you mind II couple Of us
had a glance at that chart2 Maybe
we'd see 1t clearer then"
Certainly. you can all look at It.
Mr.. Olson, take the chart down there,
and point out the lines 80 the men can
see where we are"
They crowded about, endeavoring to
gain glimpse, although probably not
half Il dozen among them possessed the
faintest conception OF what the vari-
GUS markings signified. Liverpool and
White, however, got down on their
knees, and followed Olsons stubby
forefinger closely, as he traced the pro-
posed course. White appeared rather
the more intelligent, asking a question
or two before regaining his feet.
II was on the Labrador coast once,
SIR" he said. turning his face toward
where 1 stood waiting, but that don't
help me much to get this thing
straight. It's to be a north course to-
night then, so as to take us through
the steamer lane before daylight2"
"Yes."
And where would we be about day
light tomorrow mOrningT'
II can only guess at that, not know
ing the exact shape our engines are In,
or the probable speed of the ship. But
we ought to be close to fifty degrees
west and about forty degrees, twenty
minutes north, / should say"
"How far away from land"
zone hundred and fifty miles to the
east and south of Cape Race"
Cape Racer broke In Liverpool.
I've heard o. that point-it's south Of
a harbor called st. Johns. Here 1t is,
marked on the chart, jim"
He pointed 1t out with dlngy fore
finger, and the two stared at the spot
for minute before they got to their
feet again. waited, but neither
spoke.
'Is that all. menT 1 asked with a
glance at their faces. "All right then,
you can 60 forward. II any of you
wish to ask any questions later shall
be glad to answer them"
They disappeared without demon.
stration- talkins axpann themseIvss
The Lancaster news. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1905-current, 1917-12-04
SOME GOOD ADVICE.
Strengthened by Lancaster ENpe-
ricnCcs
tTo Be Continued.)

Strengthened by Lancaster Expe.
ricnccs.
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TO neglect. At the first sign Of back
ache. headache, dizziness or urinary
disorders, you should give the weak
ened kidneys prompt attention. Eat
little meat, take things cGS'rr and
use reliable kidney tonic There's
no other kidney medicine 81 we'll
recommended as Doan's Kidney Fills.
Lancaster people rely on them.
Here's one Of the many statements
from Lancaster people.
A. w. Chance, merchant, Main
St, says: Il have been using Doan's
Kidney Pills for years, getting them
at the Standard Drug Co., and they
have always strengthened my kid
neys. ! am satisfied that they are a
good kidney medicine. / have felt
much better since using them"
over six years later, Mr. Chance
said: Il think as highly of Doan's
Kidney Pills now as when l first re-
commended them"
Price 60c at all dealers. Don't
simply ask for a kidney remedy
get Doan's Kidney Pills-the same
that Mr.. Chance has twice publicly
recommended. Foster-Milburn Co.
Props, Buffalo, y. Y.-Ady