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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1917-04-06
SCOTTISH RITE BANQUET SCHOOLS TO GET FLAGS
Upwards of Two Hundred Members
And Their Ladies Enjoy Elaborate
Repast and Good Speeches.

Upwards of two hundred Scottish
rite masons, with their wives, sisters
and sweethearts sat down to the an
nual Maundy Thursday banquet given
by Randolph Chapter, No. ), Rose
Croix A. A. s. R., in the Young
Peoples Building on Washington
street last evening. Palmns, ferns
and flowers were employed with eN-
cellent taste in the decorations. Mu-
sic was dscoursed by Prof. Theme
vers orchestra Of Washington. The
program of toasts, with the speakers,
was as follows:
The first toast, to the memory of
Albert Pike, was drunk in silence.
The others follow in the order of
their delivery:
To the President of the United
States, James r. Cation.
Music--Tke Star Spangled Ban
ner.
To the Supreme Council, the Sow
ereign Grand Commander, and the
Sovereign Grand Inspector General in
Nirginia-H. Noel Garner.
To the Brethren Of the degree
whose labors here below have ceased
during the present Masonic year and
TO all regular Masonic bodies of all
rights over the surface Of the earth.
honors and laurels to the worthy,
health TO the sick, comfort to the
needy. and succor to the oppressed
everywhere. Chester a. Gwinn.
Music.
The Grand Lodge of Virginia,
Henry X. Field Grand Master Of Ma
sons in Virginia.
Music.
The Grand Royal Arch Chapter of
Virginia, J. f. w. Timberman, Grand
High Priest.
Music.
The Grand Commandery of Vir-
ginia. J. Johnston Green, Deputy
Grand Commander
Music-America.
Venerable Master Arthur \. Paul
presided as toastmaSter.
All of the speakers fulfilled the du-
ties developing upon them in such
manner as to command the close
and undivided attention of their aud
ience. The reference made to Presi-
dent Wilson, when his portrait was
thrown upon screen with the aid OF
stereopticen, as also that of the
Stars and Stripes, brought forth
rounds of hearty applause. Lack OF
space prevents an extended account
of each response.
On account of the absence of MI.
!. F.. w. Timberman and Mr.. j.
Johnston Green, Deputy Grand Hlgn
Priest. Claude ". Fletcher and Past
! Grand Commander Charles I. Lind
say were called upon to respond for
them. which they did very gracefuliT
The Menu
poos+ 1on,h Shew Breac
Oysters on the half shell !
Olives Mixed Pickles
Deviled Grabs
Chicken Salad Old Virginia Han
Reception Rolls
1ce Cream Assorted Cake:
Mints Sonee
The scene presented by the tables
cannot adequately be described. Only
those fortunate enough to see then
can, appreciate their beauty Th'
first or speakers table. was set acros:
the hall north and south, while th'
other five tables were laid east ant
: west. Alternating were pedesta
iardinieres, draped with red paper
containing ferns, and bowls of re'
tulips. At each place was RET
| "kettle" swung from a tripod ant
E surmounted by small United State
0 flag, containing red and white can
b dies, while the salted nuts were II
tiny red baskets. The paper napkin
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1917-04-06
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES VOTES FOR war
Holds All-Night Session Marked by Exciting Scenes
Mann Racks Wison-"Uncle' Joe Cannon Given Ova
ton as he Upholds President

I During the closing hours of the de-
hate the galleries were still packed
scores of women being among the
men. Manv had held their places since
10 o'clock in the morning, listening
cheering or applaudlng the speakers
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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1917-04-06
URGED TO GROW OWN FOOD
Tennessee's Governor Asks People
To Practice Economy.

Nashville, Tenn, April 6.-Govern-
or Rye issued a proclamation today
calling upon the people of the State
"to put forth every effort for effic-
lent food production"
"Let me urge you," he said, "tnat
you grow your own food supplies for
family and for live stock; that you
practice economy, conserve LABOR,
avoid waste and deny yourself luxur-
les"
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1917-04-06
Alexandria City and Suburbs

The members of the Alexandria
German Club will give an extra sui
scription dance Friday evening, April
13. beginning at 8 o'clock, in the au-
ditorium of the Elks' Home.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1917-04-06

Bloomington, Ind. April Gas
result of the war, sororltles OF In
diana University have placed ban
on dances. The girls decided spend
ing money on entertainments at TINS
time was wrong.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1917-04-06
CANAL CLOSED AT NIGHT.
Unsafe For Ships to Come WITHIN
Two Miles of Terminals.

Two Miles of Terminals.
Colon, April 6.-The Panama Ca
nal terminal ports to Cristobal and
Balboa will be closed to navigation
between sunset and sunrise and lights
will be extinguished beginning today,
Shipping is warned that it is un-
safe to approach nearer than two
miles from the ports by day or night.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1917-04-06
CARD OF THANKS.

We wish to express our sincere
thanks to our many relatives and
friends for their sympathy, kindness
and beautiful floral tributes at the
death of our beloved daughter, Eliza
beth Organ.
Mr.. and Mrs. John Morris.
salt. Warfield Apartments.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1917-04-06

MONEY TO LOAN-On first mort
gage in Alexandria and Rosemont.
Apply to Howard ". Smith, lot
north Fairfax street. LIFT
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1917-04-06

]. H. Chilcott, of this city, has
ioined the United States Navy, at
Norfolk, and has been assigned to
the u. S. S. Jason, which will sail for
Honolulu tomorrow.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1917-04-06

salesman, aged about A, was fount
dead in bed at his home, 10 Soutr
Fairfax Street, this morning at five
o'clock He had been i'll for nearly
two wears. He is survived by his
mother and two brothers, Harry and
Taylor Rudd, and was the son of the
late Isaac W. Rudd.
Good Friday services were held
at II O'Clock this morning in st.
PauPs and Christ Protestant Epis-
copal churches, In Grace church the
morning service was held at 1890
and Passion Service was from II
o'clock until ;. Evening prayer and
address will be at 1880. Tomorrow,
Easter Even, baptism will be in the
three churches at p. m. ,z.
George w. Rackley and Dorsey
Harrisev. two of the colored men ar
rested for bringing some 25sgallons OF
LIQUOR into the state, were held for the
grand jury by Police Justice eaton
this morning. Robert L. Rackley, the
third man, was discharged.
The Richmond Times-Dispatch OF
TODAY contains the following: lntor-
nation has been received by DR..
Stuart Mcclure, dean of the Medical
College of Virginia and head OF St
Luke's Hospital, that ne has re
ceived an appointment to the general
medical board of the United States
Army. Dr.. Mcclure, at the request
Of Secretary of War Baker, has ac-
cepted the appointment. DR.. Nc
Guire is the son of the late DR.. Hun
ter Mcclure, the noted surgeon VINO
was attached to the staff of Generai
Stonewall Jackson in the war between
the states, and who attended the
Confederate leader when he was
stricken at Charlottesville. DR.. Nc
Guire has received widespread recog-
milton as a surgeon, he is brother
of Dr.. Hugh MCGUIRE. of Alexandra.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1917-04-06

Examinations are announced to be
held by the civil service commission
in Alexandria for stenographers and
typewriters on April 10th = next
Tuesday and each Tuesday there
after. until further notice.
The Seventh Day Adventist church
VII. meet as us':a in the Odd Fe:
lows hail, Saturday afternoon at .
o'clock. The subject to be considered
will be Education" A cordial welcome
will be extended to all by the pastor.
Elder F. S. Gibson.
Miss Jennie Rigney, the lady evan
gelist from Maryland, who is conduct
ing the revival services in the Free
Methodist Church, will address the
J. R. n. Curtin Memorial Baraca
Class Sunday morning at 9:45 o'clock.
All members are urged to be present
and visitors will be cordially well
coined.
A patriotic demonstration and flag
raising will be held tomorrow after
noon at o'clock at Henry and Wolfe
streets by the employees of the South
ern Railway shops. Speeches will
be made by prominent men and it is
expected that the Alexandria Light
Infantry the High School Cadets and
the Indian Guard Band will be pres
ent. The public is invited to at
tend.
Mrs. J. r. Kenner has returned to
her home in Front Royal after visit
to Miss Mamie Davis, at her home
in Prince street.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1917-04-06

MIS-. James II. Soioi.' '''t"
little Misses Roberta Corbitt and
Anne Corbitt, of Suffolk, are the
guests of Mrs. Corbitt's brother-in-
law and sister, Mr.. and Mrs. W. A.
Smcot, Jr., at their home in George
Washington Park.
Mr.. Luther H. Thompson, who
has been confined to his home SOL
south Fairfax street, for the past
few days with an attack of rheuma-
tism is improving and will be able to
be out within q week.
Inc Richmond Evening Journal
saws: Mrs. Lewis H. Machen, after
visiting relatives in Washington and
Baltimore, is now the guest Of Mrs.
Arthur Machen, at her home "Oak
Hill" Tryon, n. c., until the middle
of April.
Mir. Mark L. Rice of kesaw, Ar
kansas, who has been visiting his
aunt, Mrs. Mary Willie Belew, at her
home in Del Ray, has gone to Ashe-
vile n. C.
Mr.. John L. Smith died this morn.
ing at S:l5 o'clock, at his residence,
22O north Royal street, after long
illness from paralysis. He was in his
S3d year and is survived by his wife,
one son, Raymond w. Smith, and two
daughters, Mrs. Frank M. Hamilton
and Mrs. Howard T. Colvin, and
three sisters, Mrs. Mary E. Kelly,
Mrs. Fanny E. Williams and Mrs.
Emma Ballenger, all of this city.
Mr.. Smith was a brother Of the late
Captain "Billy" Smith and Lieuten-
ant James Smith. The funeral will
take place Sunday, but the arrange
ments have not been completed
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1917-04-06
WE SPECIALIZE

Printing of the Highest Quality.
Commercial Press,
H. w. Wade,
Printers -. Phone CO.. = Publisher!
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1917-04-06

Mrs. Amy C. Weech returned to
the city this week. Mrs. Weech has
spent the last six weeks in Alabama
and Georgia, lecturing in the interest
of prohibition, delivering 90 address
saS
The Daily Missoulian. [volume] (Missoula, Mont.) 1904-1961, 1917-06-14


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The Daily Missoulian. [volume] (Missoula, Mont.) 1904-1961, 1917-06-14
WILL REMAIN HERE
AS LONG AS NEEDED

London. June 13-Replying to n
question in the house of commons as
to whether Lord Northcliffe would re-
main in america as long as the depart
mental mission was required. or
whether his visit was Of temporary
nature. Andrew Bonar Law said it was
hoped that Lord Northcliffe would
carry on the work begun by Mr.. Bal
four as head Of the British mission in
America so long as the need existed.
THE heads of the mission have bech
notified" said Mr.. Bonar Law. that
Lord Sorthcliffe has been appointed
by the war cabinet with direct respon-
sibility to it. rs head Of the war mis-
sion, with the object of co ordinating
and supervising their work. preventing
a conflict of interest and to determine
priority and maintain friendly rela
tons with the allied representatives. as
well las with the United States authori-
ties themselves.
Lord Northcliffe has full authority
over the departmental mission. and. in
accepting the mission at the urgent re-
quest of the government and with the
fun approval of the departments con-
cerned. he is rendering, in the opinion
of the government, great public
service"
The Daily Missoulian. [volume] (Missoula, Mont.) 1904-1961, 1917-06-14
Proud of His Mission.

Paris, June l3.-F'rancois De Jcsscn
in an interview printed in the Temps
quotes Major General Pershing as say
ing:
II came to Europe to organize the
participation Of our army in tffis i'm :
mense conflict of free nations against
the enemies Of liberty and not deliver
fine speeches at banquets. However
since you offer me occasion to spcal;
to France, l am glad to make a short
and simple confession.
"As a man and as a Soldier, am
profoundly happy, indeed proud. of the
high mission with which am charged
But all this is purely personal, and
consequently might appear out Of pro-
portion with the solemnity of the hour
and the gravity of events now occur
ring.
1t is much more important. think.
to announce that we are precursors OF
an army that is firmly resolved to dc
it's part on the continent. We come
conscious Of the historic duty to be
accomplished when o,r flag shows it.
self upon the battlefields of the old
world. 1t is not my role to promise
or prophesy. Let it suffice to tell you
we know what we are doing and what
we want 81 -
The Daily Missoulian. [volume] (Missoula, Mont.) 1904-1961, 1917-06-14
81 DIE IN RAID BY
GERMAN AIRPLANEs
(Continued From Page One,).

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hurried to such places of safety as
the mental state of each particular
person demanded.
: Special constables appeared by the
hundred. as II by magic. in every nook
and corner of the narrow laned down.
town district, and ordered pedestrians
within doors. 1t was difficult, how
ever. to keep the populace under cover,
as many of the people were more bent
on getting a glimpse of battle over
head than escaping danger.
There was no way to keep tho
crowds off the flat roofs of the down.
town buildings. where presumably the
danger of falling shrapnel was great :
est. as thar was where a superb view
Of the raiders could be had.
From the roof Of the Associated
Press office the airplanes could be dis
tinctly seen ut n height of at least
two miles, in the triangular formation
which Is familiar sight to anyone
who has visited the western front. The
trio were so, high that they appeared
like three flakes of snow against the
bright sky. The anti-nircraft gunners
We're doing fairly credltable work in
this. their first battle practice in many
months. The raiders were apparently
little too high for the guns, which.
nevertheless. We're very useful in fore
Ing the enemy to Keep at an altitude
where IT was impossible to locate any
detectives.
Railroad Train Hit.
Terrible scenes were witnessed dur
ing the air raid at railway station
where two bombs were dropped, They
missed the busy portion of the station,
but struck a train at the far end of
the platform fairly full Of passengers
waiting to start. The two foremost
carriages were destroyed. One bomb
hit the train squarely and one car
riage caught fire. Several passengers
were killed and others badly injured
and unable to escape. were incinerated
1t Is believed that "a persons were
killed or injured in this train.
Another coach. standing on an ad
joining line, was In the service of q
travelling medical board. This also
burst into flames and soon became q
charred mass. Some of the bodie.
were so burned. as to make Identified
ton difficult.
The Daily Missoulian. [volume] (Missoula, Mont.) 1904-1961, 1917-06-14
Duagan's Disappearance.

~ think Duggan's disappearance can
be explained by his belief that rescue
was at the Rainbow shaft. That was
all he would talk about from the time
we gave up hope of getting out until
the bulkhead was smashed. He knew
The Daily Missoulian. [volume] (Missoula, Mont.) 1904-1961, 1917-06-14
Companion of Hero Duggan
Tells of Frightful Hours

that drift like a book and he may
have gone up the 81 manway to the
1920, and was not strong enough to
make it. ] believe his body will be
found in that manway. Some one said
he was on the Spec station. but if he
got there he must have gone plumb
crazy to leave it. l last saw Duggan
standing at the bulkhead.".
Cobb said there were heroes at home
as well as at the mine.
There was a little hero at my house
my wife. She never gave up. and
when ! came home she SAID Il knew
it would end like this, never quit, and
knew you wouldn't"
The Daily Missoulian. [volume] (Missoula, Mont.) 1904-1961, 1917-06-14
TOTAL REGISTRATION
MAY EXCEED 9,5OO,OOO

Washington, June l3.-Thirty-nine
states and the District of Columbia had
reported their war registration returns
reported their war registration
generals office closed. showing an en- =
rOllment OF 7,77G.434, or more than %
per cent of the census estimate OF S.
413.S5o eligibles.
OF the total registered. 5.903, OSG are
white; 8SS,240. colored: 8sl,O79, aliens,
and 94D29. alien enemies. The total
indicated exemptions are 4.2O1, 1863
II. the remaining nine states should
maintain the average of more than %
per cent, the total registration would
exceed 100000
The Daily Missoulian. [volume] (Missoula, Mont.) 1904-1961, 1917-06-14
GETS RIGHT OF WAY.

Washington, June 13.-The second
administration food bill, comforting
drastic powers on the president for
food regulation and control. was made
a privileged measure in the house to-
day for next Monday and will be con-
sidered until disposed Of.
The Daily Missoulian. [volume] (Missoula, Mont.) 1904-1961, 1917-06-14
FRANCE EXTENDS BIG
OVATION TO PERsHING
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front and whose breasts fluttered with
medals and war crosses.
shortly after he had stepped ashore
General Pershing addressed the news
paper correspondents who gathered
about his as follows:
"Undoubtedly this is a most impress
sive day for all of us--the arrival of
the vanguard of the American force
in France. 1t has impressed us all
very deeply. We more fully appreciate
the Significance of our entry into the
war, after having stepped on the
shores of France, than eyer before. and
now it will be very serious thing 70,
us. l feel warranted in saying that
America is willing to do her share
whatever that. share may turn out to
be, whether great or small"
The Daily Missoulian. [volume] (Missoula, Mont.) 1904-1961, 1917-06-14
ALIENS FooT-EASE DOES n

When your shoes pinch or your corns
ana bunions ache so that you are tired
ALI over. get Aliens Foot Ease. the
antiseptic powder to be shaken into
the shoes and sprinkled in the foot ;,
bath. 1t will take the sting out Of
corns and bunions and give instant
relief to Tired, Aching, Swollen, Ten
der feet Over 100000 packages are
being used by the Allied ind German
troops at the front. Sold everywhere,
CSC, Don't accept any substitute
The Daily Missoulian. [volume] (Missoula, Mont.) 1904-1961, 1917-06-14
SUBS SHOW ACTIVITY
DURING PAST WEEK
British Admiralty Report
Shows SO Vessels Sunk

London. June 13.-Thc weekly ship
ping report issued by the admiralty to-
day states that % British merchant
men of more than 1000 tons were sunk.
Ten, merchantmen of less than that
tonnage also were sunk. together with
six fishing vessels.
A summary Of the report follows:
Arricals. 1857; saillngs. 2. s22.
British merchant ships over 1000
tons sunk by mine or submarine. in
Guiding one previously reported. 90:
under 1000 tons, including previ-
ously. 10.
British merchant ships unsuccess-
fully attacked. including seven previ-
ously reported. %.
British fishing vessels sunk, 6.
This weeks figures show a consid-
cradle increase in submarine activity
as compared with recent weeks. Last
Wednesdays statement reported a total
of, only % vessels sunk against the 3s
now announced.
The aggregate is the largest of any
for month past. Last week only IL
vessels of more than 1000 tons were
sunk.
The figures Of submarine sinkings
began to show a falling off early in
May from the heavy totals Of April
| when. during one week. that which
ended on April %. 40 vessels OF more
than 1000 tons We're. sunk and Is of
GU ,,nsv <hn III,
| ended May 6. the total of the larger
| merchantmen sent to the bottom fell
to "a. For each of the three follow
ing weeks the total of vessels of the
larger class stood at Is. while the
number of smaller craft sunk each
week was covered by single figures
| Last week the minimum for the entire
| period since February was struck.
The Daily Missoulian. [volume] (Missoula, Mont.) 1904-1961, 1917-06-14

Many a housewives idea sof brave
woman is one who isn't afraid to talk
back to the cook,
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1917-08-30
The Local Field
= Correll & Martin for clothing

-Correll & Martin for clothing
Try "Red Trunk" long cut tobacco.
Smoke or chew. IT is GOOD.
Miss Ryan, Douglas and Miss Anna
Ryan of Dubuque were week end guests
at the w. S. Ross home. Roland Ross
returned with them for short visit.
-Chas. Collicutt visited his son Earl
at Chicago. on Friday. prior to the lat
ter's departure for New York with the
u. s. Artillery.
Mr.. and Mrs. Otto Ruhoff and Miss
Nellie Spensley of Madison, Mrs. Frank
Spensley of Sioux City, Iowa, and Miss
Shirley Osborne of Dodgeville were
week end visitors with relatives in this
city.
Mr.. and Mrs. Fred Farnsworth and
daughter, who have been guests at
the DR.. Chas Ross home, returned to
Chicago on Monday.
Miss Harriet Crawford of Galena
has been a guest of relatives in this
city during the past week.
Mrs. James Mankey of Newell, la.
is the guest of Mrs. N. T. Martin.
j. j. Fielder and family departed
via auto Sunday for a visit with rela-
lives at Marion, Iowa and Kansas City,
Missouri.
MIR. and Mrs. Edward Buss and
family and Miss Kathryn Horn of James
vile motored here Sunday to visit with
relatives and friends.
Mrs. Peter Rink and daughter
Agnes and sons Ernest and Leo are
spending this week with her daughter
at Racine.
Miss Edith Winslow Of Madison is
the guest of Mr.. and Mrs. w. F. Molitor.
Miss Barbara Jeuck left Tuesday
for a two weeks stay at Chicago and
Milwaukee.
Mr. and Mrs. Raymond Weiden-
Teller Of Coleraine, Mimi. are spending
this week with his parents, Mr.. and
Mrs. f. c. Weidenfeller
Mrs Richard Hughes and daughter
Florence of Milwaukee were weekend
guests at the G. L. Martin home.
Mr.. and Mrs. Edward Richards of
Hawarden, Iowa are visiting relatives
here.
L. Roy Penhallegon returned to his
home at Owatonna, MINI. Friday.
DIR. and Mrs. W. NJ. Gratiot, Miss
Ethel Curry and Raymond jackson Wis
tied at Dubuque Saturday.
Mrs. w. P. Peters OF DodgevillC
spent Thursday at the home Of Miss A
t. Curry.
Born to MIR. and Mrs. Milton Mitch
ell. Sunday, August Goth, daughter.
Mr.. and Mrs. U. Staber of Cher
oke. Iowa and Mrs. Walter Reese AM
son of Dodgeville spent part Of las
week at the Henry Staber home.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1917-08-30
FAIR OF 1917.

The Mineral Point Fair of 1917 is now
numbered among the many good ones
of the past. We say 'among the good
ones " That is strictly correct This
Years fair was a splendid success con-
| sidering the unavoidable obstacles, such
a strong competition and unfavorable
weather. The competition consisted of
the fairs at Monroe and Spring Green,
both within short range and strong,
pushing organizations. Then the wealth
er on Friday was "a fright" Clouds
lurked around and the wind blew I'M
mercifully, while the temperature was
more fitting for November, which neces-
STATED overcoats or run the risk of
losing your teeth by the chattering
process. Jack Frost was in the air and
proved it by the tracks he made that
night. Rare occurrence and remarkable
considering that on Wednesday, only
two days before. it twas extremely warm.
To these conditions is attributed the
reason why the attendance on Wednes-
day and Friday fell short the usual
mark. The weather dispenser was CON
siderate, however, on Thursday, and as
a result the receipts, as we are given
TO understand, were the largest for any
one day in the history of the society.
Possibly the number of entries in
some departments was less than in some
previous years. This we do not know,
but we do know that the quality was
never superior, no matter what depart.
ment is taken into consideration Never
was there finer live stock on exhibition
and the products of the field and garden
were positively par excellent. No Sec
ton of the universe ever did or over
will be able to show better live stock
or products of the soil than southwestern
Wisconsin, If one department displayed
more progress and alertness than an
other it was the educational department.
1t proved exceedingly attractive and
aroused Amusement at what young
hands and minds can conceive and &C
complish.
The result of the races was as follows