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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1917-08-25
QUITS WASHINGTON.
Correspondent of Cologne Gazette
Was Asked to Get Out.


Was Asked to Get Out.
Washington, Aug. 25.--Dr. George
Barthelme, correspondent of the Co.
lognc Gazette, has been asked to
leave the national capital. He has
done 50. The Department Of Justice.
which suggested the migration, knows
where he is going and expects him
TO report twice week as has been
exacted of him hitherto.
Formerly editor of the Cologne
Gazette, Dr.. Barthelme abandoned
that post to become correspondent IN
the United States for that publlca-
tion. His dispatches have had con-
siderable weight in shaping German
policy. In the United States, how
ever, he is regarded as having given
much INSTRUMENTATION to his people.
DR.. Barthclmc chose to remain IN
the United States when he could
have accompanied Count Won Bern
storff and the German ambassadoriai
patty on it's journey home. He was
offered passports, but declined the
privilege.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1917-08-25

by British 1916; German war pris7
oners captured by French, l3,123;
chiefly Austrian war prisoners cap
tured by Italians, 40,6Sl; chiefly
Austrians captured bby Russians, 81
221. Total, 167,7SO. !
/ s'Thc total number Of German
war prisoners captured by us since
the beginning of the war is lO2,2iS.
"The total number of British prs
onrs, including Indians, captured b.
the Germans is Approximately 49,
600
"1he total number Of prisoners cap
turcd by us in all the war theaters
since the beginning Of the war, cX-
elusive of African natives. is ILL.,
776.
"The total number of prisoners
lost by us since the beginning Of the
war, exclusive Of African natives,
but including Indians. is approx!
matcly 56,5OO:"
Copenhagen, Aug. 25.-Gcrmany
casualty lists no longer are permit
ted to leave Germany.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1917-08-25
,FIREMEN'S CONVENTION
association Trumpet Goes to liar.

Association Trumpet Goes TO liar.
risonhurg.
Pulaski, Va, Aug. 25.-EIosc Com
pany No. 4. Harrisonburg. Lurav and
Lexington, were the only entries in
the reel races. which yesterday con
cluded the Virginia State Firemen's
Association. No. 4 won the first prize,
the custody of the association
trumpet and slOO purse, time 81 Is
seeonts..&Luray was second,' winning.
$50, time, SO seconds. Two Lcxihg:
ton men fell in the .race:and failed to
connect. In the open to all race Luray
won first purse. $50, time 2s II
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1917-08-25

line Ne'oii'S
morning has the following 70 say
of Alexandria:
Gone are those days when the
alleged stage comedian was WON ea.
to depend on some sighting releI
once to Alexandria for the big laugh
IN his act. or at least the basis TOT
.the laugh is gone even though inc
lawn is still provoked. through X
snorance. .1,,
For Alexandria is going through
nrocess of regeneration that prom
.ises to lift it to plane neat's
as high as the one it once ooasteu o.
that of being the second largest sea
mort in the United States.
Progressiveness seems to be tne
.watchword of the little Virginia city
and the reflection of it's energesic
citizens is clearly shown IN the
figures of it's population. While the
last census gave it scant 4o,VoV:
residents now unhesitatlngly claim
that nearly $4,000 people look 70
Alexandria as their home town. Ana
the beauty of it all is the fact thai
there is room for more.
4 Important factories employing
! thousands Of men are working con-
tinuouslv. with many others IN me
process of being built. The South
ern Railroad is rapidly making the
CITY its most important terminal
and residences to house the many
families that are daily coming into
the town, are springing up all over
the city. New streets are being lald
out and the older streets that Tor
wears have been of: the cobb!estone
variety are rapidly being dressed IN
concrete.
The reason for the increased ac-
iiv;ity and its attendant prosperity
IS not the war. although, of course,
fi,is factor is working, bat AleNan-
drians attribute it to. the various
civic and business organizations OF
the city.
Whatever be the reasons or the
outcome Washington eagerly watches
the development, as Alexandria has
always been looked upon as sort
of sister city to the National Capital
and growth in Alexandria reflects
itself many fold in this city.
She Gazette acknowledges the COM
pliment paid by our esteemed con-
temporary to Alexandria. Our city
has mad much with which to contend
for many years. At times the tide
has flowed toward us, but the recess
sion has almost invariably followed.
AS the Herald says, however, the in
elications are that is again turning
toward us.
The basis of the city of Alexandria
was laid October q. 1869, the CHAR
ter was granted in 1895 and the first
settlement in 1749. These were events
in our history many years before the
conception of Washington as the seat
of the federal government, that city
not having come to the birth until
1890.
As is well-known, Alexandria mad
been selected long before as the site
for the Capitol of the United States,
it having been decided to erect that
rdifice upon Shooters Hill, now a
part Of our city, which would have
made that eminence the Acropolis of
North America. George Washington,
conScientiously. objected to this, as
ne suggested that Shooters Hill is
too near Mount Vernon, and it might
hc supposed he was interested in the
selection IN order to enhance the va
luc of his possessions. Hence Wash
ington was fixed upon as the site
for the Capitol, and Alexandria was
compelled TO wait her time.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1917-08-25

seconds. No. 4 took second purse, so,
time 81 seconds. Lexington made the
run in 80 seconds. No. and LcXing-
ton were each penalizcd second
in the second race having connected
two threads at the plug. The HART
sonburg Daily News band secured tho
band prize of $50.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1917-08-25

Del Ray, Aug 25.-Therc Will De
the regular Sunday school and church
services at the Del Ray Bapt!sI
church tomorrow. At the morning
service the pastor. Rev. w. L. WaytS'
will preach from the text II the
righteous scarcely be saved' Whese
shall the ungodly and the sinner APP
pearl" At the evening service his
subject will be Let the redeemed OF
the Lord say So
Mrs. Oscar Miller and daughter
Lillian returned to Del Ray yester-
day, from a visit to Mrs. M'llefs
brother in Maryland.
Miss Annie West, of Del Ray, mas
recovered from the effects OF a 1all
which She sustained at her home on
Peyton Avenue early this week.
Mrs. NJ. E. Thomas, of Jackson
vile, Fla, is visiting her daughter
Mrs. William T. Gary, in Del Ray.
Mr.. and Mrs. ]. B. Adkins, and
son, of CHINATOWN, Fla, are visiting
Mr.. Adkins mother, Mrs. NJ. +. Al
kins, on La Verne Avenue. St. Elmo
Mr., and Mrs. Charles F. We!deman
of Pittsburgh. Pa, are visiting II
the home of, Mr.. n. V. Clayton, in St
Elmo.
The new home of Mr.. Walter Y
Varney is nearly completed and WI
I soon ha occunipd nv his family.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1917-08-25
KILLED As AUTO HITS POLE.
One Mans Skull Sr,ashcd-Thrcc
Companions Hurt.

Philadelphia, AuG. 25.-Alcxaadcr
G.. Jungkarth. widely known crick-
ctcr, was killed yesterday and his
t!lrec companions injured when they
were tossed from an automobile that
ran into q telegraph pole at Fifty
fourth ard jefferson streets. Jung
karth's head hit the pole, crushing
his ku!. His companions, Il man
ard two women, escaped with minor
bruises and cuts.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1917-08-25

PUBLIC SALt,-Mclbpurur Dairy
Farm. Gainesville, Va, September
9Th. 1917, 1880 Il. III. 20 70 - head
COWS and hcifcrs. most Of thcn due
to calf in 80 to 60 days. High grade
lIostcius; bred 20 registered EIol-
stein Bull. Rare chance to get gopi
cows. Terms: months; NJ. ID. Pa&tie
& Sons, auctioEccr. 5. H. Mason,
Owner; l9%- ltaw TO Sept. g..
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1917-08-25
PRISONERS CAPTURED.

l67.78O Taken Since April by En-
tente Allies.
London, Aug. 25.-!An official state
ment issued last night says:
! "The number SfJpr;ssnsrs.; efaptpred
by the entente 5a1lies.fsince !; April.
when the .fal Z campaign opened with
the battle of Arras, up to August %
Is: German war prisoners captured
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1917-08-25

Tell the readers OF The GazcLt"
what you wart through q Gazette
want adj. 1T will get results FOR you
while YOU wait.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1917-08-25

There WAS no meeting Of the '. =
NJ. S. last night as there were only
three members prcent.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1917-08-25

PUBLISHED EVERY AFTERNOON.
Except Sunday.
By The Alexandria Gazette Corporation'
117 king Street. Alexandria, Va.
unWARD. w. SMITH, President anu
Treasurer.
WILLIAM ALBERT sMoof' wee
President.
snvIN BRADLEY HARD, Editor and
General MANAGER.
Entered at the Postotace at AleAan-
aria virginia as second class matter:
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1917-08-25

The new home of Mr.. Walter Y.
Varney is nearly completed and VIII
soon be occupied by his family.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1917-08-25
ALEXANDRIA REDlVlVUS

The Washington Herald OF THIS
morning has the following 10 say
e Alexandria.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-03-09
Prisoners Taken by Car ranzistas Give Details of
 Corner Ranch Raid.
DECLARE SALAZAR
 DID NOT APPROVE
According to Mexicans Who Say They Were Impressed by Bandits, Syl-
 yestre QueyedO Responsible
 for Murder of Americans.

Juarez, Mex, March S.-Responsi- bility for the Corner ranch raid near Hachita, N. M., was definitely fixed upon Sylvestre Quevedo, Villa con- mander of Jose Ynez Salazar's forces, by the confession of one of the eight Villa prisoners who were brought here yesterday from Casas Grandes. They were captured following an at tack upon Salazar's forces near Janos, Chihuahua.
 The prisoner said Quevedo raided the ranch, captured the three Mor- mons, Berton Jansen, Hugh Achord and Andrew Peterson. dragged them across the boundary and killed them
 When Quevedo returned to Opitos ranch and reported to Salazar what he had done, the Villa prisoner said SalaZar threatened to shoot Quevedo for his blunder. He said Salazar's command departed that night for to- ward Janos.
 The eight prisoners, one of whom is alleged to have been colonel under Salazar, claim they were im- pressed into Villa ranks at Ascen- cion, Namiquipi and at other places in northwestern Chihuahua. They will be taken 10 Chihuahua City to- morrow, for trial by the militar,- courts.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-03-09
MARINEs'LANDfD AT
 SANTIAGO DE COBA

Santiago, Cuba, March 8.-Four hundred men from American warships have landed and taken charge of Santiago.
 The cane fields and Union sugar mills at San Luis, 10 miles north Of Santiago, are burning. The people of San Luis are greatly alarmed. and have built barricades in the streets, expecting attack from the rebels.
 The Americans were landed from the mine-layer Sam Francisco, the cruiser Olympia, the gunboat Petrel, and the gunboat Machias at the re- quest of Garcia Munoz, civil governor of Santiago.
 The people of Santiago have re- gained confidence since the landing of the Americans. There has been no fighting here as the result of the ar- rival of the Americans.
 Heavy fighting is reported in the vicinity of Palma, Soriano.
 Many civilians are leaving the city to join the constitutionalist army.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-03-09
VICTORIOUS
 IN TENNIS TOURNEY

San Francisco, Calif., March B. Honors went to the west again todd! in the second days play of the Easl vs. the West tennis tournament.
 Willis E. Davis of the West de- feated Conrad B. Doyle of the East, 6-1, 4-6, S-6, 6-1, in match that showed cratic play.
 Harold Throckmorton, paired with George M. Church for the East, fur nished the feature play in the doubles match with William M. Johnston and John Strachan of the West. Dark ness ended the play, with the score 4-6, 6-3, GA, 7-7 Throckmorton was all owe rthe court and made some most difficult returns.
 Mrs. May Sutton Brundy of the West defeated Miss Mary K. Browne of the West, 11-9, 6-3, in a brilliant exhibition match.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-03-09
Attorney General and Sec retary of State Agree on
 Law in Case.
ACTION EXPECTED
 BEFORE WEEK END
Whether President Will Instruct That Merchantmen Be Armed to Fight Off Subs, and Call Extra Session
 Is Open Question.

Washington, March S.-Secretary ory have advised President Wilson that he has full authority to arm American merchant ships against it. legal attacks by German submarines. It was on these two officers that he depended for advice as to the con- tention raised in the senate that old statutes, enacted to authorize mer- chantmen to resist pirates, raised an insuperable bar to the steps he de- sired to take to meet the submarine menace. They have reported that the statutes had no application to the present situation.
 Whether the president will act in accordance with this advice or will wait tG call 8 special session of con- gross, to pass a resolution similar to that killed by a filibusier at the last session, was not revealed tonight.
 One problem involved in considera- tion of the subject is the probable diff ficulty over the organization of the next house, because of the almost evenly distributed balance of power between the Democrats and Republi- cans. A long drawn-out fight, sucn as has marked the organization of more than one house, probably will delay action on the armed neutrality question an event that the president is determined to avoid
 Extra Session Sure.
 It is taken for granted in all quar- ters that before July 1, President Wilson will summon an extra ses- sion. The only question open tonight was whether it will be called immedi- ately. Many members of the old house have left for their homes and some of the new members are not here. Therefore, at least two weeks notice is considered imperative, and some members want three weeks mo- tice, because of the expectations that once congress convenes again it will remain in session for long time.
 The president himself remained in bed all day with cold and saw no callers. Because of his cold, and be- cause three members of the cabinet are out of the city. it appears proba- ble that the usual Friday cabinet meeting will be cancelled.
 On every hand, however, the predic- tion was made that the decision of the president to call an extra session immediately or to arm American mer- chantmen on his own authority, 's expected before the end of the pres- ent week, possibly tomorrow.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-03-09
WAR SUMMARY
Associated Press Summary.)

NASSOCIdleQ fFcSS SunmdTy.)
 The Turks are being harassed on three sides by forces of the entente allies. British troops under General Maude. operating along the Ngris river in Mesopotamia. have driven them back until the British cavalry has reached within eight miles of the southern border of Bagdad.
 To the northeast, in Persia, the Rus- sians have gained further advantages over the Ottoman forces, in retreat from Hamadan, having occupied the town of Hangover.
 Another army of King George, operating against the Turks in Pales- tine, has pressed them back north ward almost to the gates of Jerusalem. At last reports the Turks, in all three regions, were in retreat. Whether it is their purpose to make a stand at Bagdad has not become evident.
 On the other fronts bad weather Is engagements and artillery fights.
 On the front held by the British in France, slight additional successes have been achieved in the Ancre val ley and near Biaches, but southwest of Chaulnes and south of Arras the Germans raided British front line positions after heavy bombardments and captured few men.
 Tn the Champagne region the French have rewon from the Germans a salient captured February 15, be- tween Buttes Mesnil and Maisons de Chavesne, capturing more than 100 prisoners.
 Bombardments are in progress at other points on the French line.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-03-09

 IRISH APPEAL TO
 PEOPLE 0F U. s.

London, March 8.-Andrew Bonar Law, chancellor of the exchequer and member of the British war council. told members of the house of com mons this afternoon that he saw no advantage in giving facilities for a re- sumption of the Irish debate.
 A manifesto issued today by the Ma tionalists says the constitutional movement may yet be saved, but only by the action of all level-headed Ma tionalists in Ireland, and especially by the millions of the Irish race in the Dominion and in the United States.
 "To them we appeal" says the manifesto, promptly to use all means in their power to induce the British government to deal with Ireland in accordance with the principles for which they are fighting in Europe. We especially appeal to the Americans in this connection, with view to the application to Ireland of the great principles so clearly and splendidly enumerated in President Wilson's ad- dress to the senate"
 The manifesto contained the declara- tion that attitude adopted by Premier Lloyd George in the course of yes terday's debate in the house of com mons was an entire change of position on the Ulster question and the home rule question, and is breach of faith with the Irish party and the Irish na- ton. The Nationalists decided to send the manifesto to President Will son and the premiers of the British dominions.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-03-09
GERMANS RELEASE
 TANKS IN BELGIUM

Washington, March S.-Americans in Belgium are no longer detained by the German military authorities. ac- cording to a report to the state de- partment today from Minister Brand Whitlock at Brussels.
 The dispatch stated that subordi- nate officials in Belgium had pre- vented Americans from leaving im- mediately after severance of relations, because of lack of orders whether to hold them or not. The difficulty has all been strengthened out. Apart from relief workers very few other Ameri- cans are in Belgium.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-03-09
Armed Neutrality Measure.

Washington, March 8.-Senator Lewis. the Democratic whip, intro- duced resolution today, declaring it to be the sense of the senate that the president, "by virtue of the power of his office," has the right to pro- tect commerce to foreign nations equally with commerce between the states.
 He gave notice that he probably will speak on the resolution tomor- row.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-03-09
Fletcher to Join Carranza,

Guadalajara, Mex.,g March S.-Gen- eral CarranzG prepared today for a trir, to the surrounding country, which probably will continue until after the national election next Sun day
 Henry P. Fletcher. American am bassador, is at Phabala, lake resort, and probably will join General Car ranza's train there.
 A heavy vote is expected and of. ficials predict that Carranza's elec- tion as president will be nearly unanimous. Returns for members of the congress will be slow, on account of the many candidate in many of the districts.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-03-09
Became Famous at 70.

Count Ferdinand Zeppelin became famous at the age of 70 as the builder of the worlds first prao otical dirigible balloon. On his 75th birthday he navigated his twentetl airship to celebrate the occasion. But before he had achieved fame he had devoted half a century of his fife, exhausted his personal fortune of $75OOOO and sacrificed a brilliant ca, ger as a Ger. man cavalry leader, in conquering the air.
 Emperor William proclaimed Count Zeppelin to be "the greatest German of the twentieth century, As a token of appreciation he conferred upon him the exalted Order of the Black peror's power.
 Made First Ascent in U. $.
 It was in the United States that Count Zeppelin made his first balloon ascension. It occurred while he was following Gen. Carl Shurz in the civil war as military observer for the Germany army. A captive balloon in use for military observation by union troops greatly interested the young German officer, and he was taken un in it in 1863.
 Scion of wealthy family Of an- cient lineage, Count Zeppelin was born in Constance, Baden, in 1898. As youth he was trained for soldier; career. He fought through the Aus tro-Prussian and the Franco-Prussian wars. and is said to have been the first German soldier to cross the frontier into France in the last named conflict. Serving in the German cav airy for three decades, he rose to a rank of general at the aac of AZ. He retired ten years later distinguished soldier, to devote all his time to the problem of aeronautios.
 Spent Lie Experimenting.
 He began to study and experiment soon after arriving in Germany from the American civil war. Extlpt for the time demanded in routine mili- tary duties, for the time spent in fighting two wars, ana for a year spent in honeymooning with his bride. who was a girl of the German nobil- ity, he spent the remainder of his life in building flying contrivances that, for the most part, refused to fly.
 From wealthy nobleman owning vast estates, Count Zeppelin was gradually reduced to an aristocratic mechanic living in a humble cottage on an allowance supplied by his friends. He met many narrow escapes from death, and disaster repeatedly overlook his airships. These became so frequent that pert paragraphs be- gan to appear in the German press in ridicule of his efforts.
 Then in day the tide turned. He electrified a skeptical world in 1908 by staying aloft for 37 hours in the fifth airship he had built, and by sailing in straight course for distance uf nearly 900 miles. Emperor William, and all Germany in fact, hailed him as "the conqueror of the air."
 Given a Million.
 This monster balloon, 465 feet long and of the rigid type and resembling huge cigar, soon met with disaster as had it's predecessors. Each wreck was great financial loss, for Zep- pelin's balloons were valued as high as $5OO,000 each. These disasters, however, also proved the affection in which the German people held the aristocratic aviator. When one of his airships was torn from it's moorings
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-03-09

St. Paul, Minn., March 8.-A resolu- tion censuring the United States sena- tors who conducted the filibuster against the armed neutrality bill, was passed by the Minnesota house with one dissenting vote, that of the Social ist member.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-03-09
Was Inventor of First Pas senger- Carrying, Control
 able Balloon.
MADE FIRST ASCENT
 HERE IN CIVIL WAR
His Ambition Fired by the Use of Bal looms for Military Observation, Young Nobleman Spent Years
 Deyising Flying Contriyanccs.

London, March S.-Count Ferdinand Zeppelin is dead, according to dis patch from Berlin received by Reu- ter's Telegram company. The Berlin message, transmitted by Reuters Amsterdam correspondent, states that Count Zeppelin died this afternoon at Charottesburg, near Berlin, from in- flammation of the lungs.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-03-09
CONTRACT FOR BIG SHELLS.

Washington, March S.-The navy department received bids today from six companies, for 14-inch high ex- plosive propectiles, the amount of the contracts not being made public. The Crucible Steel company was the lowest bidder, both in price and time, offering to begin deliveries in 90 days, at $2S5 per shell.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-03-09
POOR HOUSE BURNS:
 FOUR ARE MISSING

Boone, Ia., March S.-Four persons are missing and believed dead as the result of fire which destroyed the buildings at the Boone county poor farm today. One aged woman was rescued by firemen, but returned to the burning building and perished in an effort to save toilet articles. A defective flue caused the fire.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-03-09

It is warmer in frost than during a thaw, because when water freezes it parts with the latent or hidden heat, which passes into the air. Dur ing a thaw heat is taken from the air, and absorved ty the ice.