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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1917-01-29
T. Il. STRIKES AT WILSON
Saws President Has Earned Course
of MerOz" For Nation.


OYSTER Bay, Jan. 29.-"President
Wilson has earned for this country
the curse of Meroz. for he has not
t!aied to stand on the side Of the
Lord against the wrongdoing of the
mighty"
That's what Colonel Roosevelt
thinks of the Administration, Also,
he says. Mr.. Wilson asks the world
to accept a copperhcad peace of dis
honer."
The Colonel, questioned at Saga
more Hill. as to his opinion Of Mr..
Wilson'S remarks to the Maryland
preparedness delegation last Thurs
day. made the following statement:
''President Wilson has announced
himself in favor Of peace without
victory. and now he has declared
himself against universal service
that is, against all efficient prepared
rcss by the United States.
"peacc without victory is the ma
tural ideal of the man who is &C
proud to fight. In the event of war,
il is the only kind of peace open to
he nation whose governors ana
leaders are too proud to fight and
too foolish to prepare 1T is spurned
by all men of lofty soul, by all mer
fit to call themselves. fellow-c tizens
of Washington and Lincoln, or of the
war-worn fighters VINO followed
Grant and Lee.
"The Tories of 1776 demanded
peace without victory. The Copper
heads of 1864 demanded peace with
oat victory, These men were Mr.
Wilson's spiritual forebears. But
neither Washington nor Lincoln WAS
among the men who draw the sword
lightly, or. who. when once 1t mas
been drawn, sheaths it without VIC
tory. IF righteous war is concluded
by a peace without victory, such a
reace means the triumph OF wrong
over right, and neutrality being right
and wrong means the support of
wrong against right.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1917-01-29
Notes From st. Mary's Academy.

The m .d-year examinations are held
This week at st. Mary's Academy.
The reports for same will be given
o.t on Monday, February 5th.
Dr. Edward German of Alexandra
has formed a "Red Gross First Aid
class at St. Mary's. At the t1rst
meeting held in the Assembly Hall on
Thursday at 1870 p. m, Mss Florence
Evans Of Washington was elected
chairman of the class and Miss Louise
Robinson OF Philadelphia, secretary
and treasurer The class will be un-
der the charge and instruction OF DE-
German. and if the present enthusl-
asm of the young ladies continues,
the certificates awarded at the close
of the course should be Of a high
grade.
On Monday, February 5th, at 7:3O
p. m., Mr.. J. Fred Birrell, will give
a talk on parliamentary law to the
Academic pupils, teachers and Alum
nae members in the Assembly Hall
at st. Mary's Academy.
St. Mary's resident pupils attended
the Birth of Nation" at the New
National matinee on Saturday, Jan
uary 9th.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1917-01-29
Negro Shot Woman, Cut a Man and
Was Carrying a Pistol When Ar
rested by Policemen.

There were three cases on the
docket of the Police Court this morn
ing. Two were of minor Importance.
Melvin Norman, colored, had been
arrested on the charge of assaultsng
Mamie Wood, colorea. He was fined
So.
w. C. Robinson was charged with
being drunk and disorderly. He did
not attempt to controvert the ev:-
dence of the officers who took him n
charge, and was fined SIS.
Kemp Lewis, colored, was charged
with three offenses. Wickliff Jack
son, colored, first took the stand. He
alleged that Lewis demanded money
of him, and when he refused to ac-
cede to his demands Lewis cut him
twice. He exhibited scar on his
right arm from one of his wounds.
Lewis, in his defense, alleged Jackson
was in the act of taking money from
his pocket when he cut him. This
occurred at Wolfe and Alfred streets
September %.
Virginia Black, colored, was the
next complainant. According to her
story, Lewis on the night of Decem-
Der placed ladder to her window
at 1916 Princess street, entered her
room and shot her twice, one ball
entering her foot and the other her
breast.
A magazine pistol was lying upon
the desk which the officers alleged
had been taken from Lewis when they
arrested him.
Justice Cation sent the accused on
to the grand jury.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1917-01-29
To the Users of the Directory.

A very general complaint has been
made by officials and merchants OF
Alexandria that the present directory
I916) does not adequately show the
population of Alexandria and vieln-
ity. The most cursory examination
of the respective issues of 1872 and
1916 will show that in 1872 there
were 376 pages while in 1916 there
were only 33S. In other words, Alex
andria and vicinity in 1916 have a
decreased population of approXl-
mately $500 which every one knows
to be ridiculously impossible. The
Boyd Directory Company propose to
thoroughly canvass the city and en-
vt-ons with a view to giving the
natrons and users of the book as
complete a list of the names and
addresses of the inhabitants as is
humanity possible, aided by an expert
ence in directory making since lS4S
A large force of experienced men are
now at work on the enumeration who
have already secured the contracts
and endorsement of the city officials,
as we'll as many of the leading bust
ness houses and we now ask the
hearty co-operaa of the merchants
as we'll as that of every citizen who
desire to see Alexandria represented
as she should be in the Forthcoming
directory. Thanking everyone m adj
vance for the cooperation we ex'
pect to insure the prompt issue OF
the book which will, in a large
measure, preclude the errors (due tt
deaths and rcmovals) which are the
necessary result of belated issue
Respectfully,
Boyd Directory Co.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1917-01-29
BRITISH CRUISER SINKS
Vessel Strikes Mine or Is Attacked
BY a Submarine.

London, Jan. 29.-The British
auxiliary cruiser Laurentic, of a.
s92 tons gross, has been sunk by a
submarine or as a result of strlk-
ing a mine, according to an official
statement issued last night by the
British admiralty. Twelve officers and
100 men were saved. The admiralty
statement adds that the vessel went
down off the Irish coast last Thurs
day.
The commander of the Laurentlc,
Capt. Reginald Norton, is among the
survivors.
The Laurentic carried naval re-
serve crew of 800 officers and men
including fourteen engineers and ten
deck officers, and was commanded
by naval captain. This would indi-
cate that at least $50 of these were
lost.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1917-01-29
ORANGE AND GREEN
Enblems of Catholics And Orange
men Blended in ireland.

Emblems of Catholics And orange
men Blended in Ireland.
Armagh, Ireland, Jan. 29-The
orange and the green united here
Yesterday in welcoming the Duchess
of Connaught's own Canadian ran
pers, green and yellow favors, re-
spectfully the emblems of the Catho-
lies and Orangemen, being blended
perhaps for the first time since the
battle of the Boyne. The visiting
soldiers attended in parties, respec-
lively, the Catholic cathedral and the
Protestant cathedral.
After mass at the Catholic cathe-
dral, Cardinal Logue referred to the
great future before Canada. He well
coined the rangers and expressed his
gratitude for the manner in wh.ch
thev had offered themselves for the
defense of the country. The cardinal
said that every one was longing ana
praying for peace, but that it must
be just, stable and permanent
peace, not a mere hating in host.ll-
ties between the belligerent powers.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1917-01-29
PROSPERITY OF THE SOUTH
Farmers Said to be Better off by a
HALF Billion Dollars Than They
Were Last Year

Were Last Year
Washington. D. C. Jan. %. -
Farmers OF the South are better
of bv half billion dollars than they
we're this tine last year" said Pres!
dent Fairfax Harrison Of the South
EN- Railway System, referring to the
figures OF aggregate crop values pub
ished by the United STAKES Depart
ment of Agriculture.
"These figures show" said Mr.
Harrison, ''that in the States Of Nir-
ginia. North Carolina, South Caro-
lima, Florida, Kentucky, Tennessee,
Alabama, and Mississippi, the total
value of all crops grown iii 1916 was
s. ,SS2 ,OG0 900, as compared with ST.
377.352, 900 in 1915, an increase OF
s504 .7O8, 900, or 1864 per cent. These
figures arc arrived at by taking the
reported values of IL principal crops
as to which the Agricultural Depart
ment collects annual statistics and
adding values for all other crops
based on the percentages of the -
crops to all crops as shown by the
Census Of 1910.
"While the increased total value
shown is, in large part, due to higher
prices for farm products, 1t is truly
remarkable when taken in connec-
ton with the unfavorable weather
conditions which prevailed in a large
part of the territory. In some locall-
ties, as a result Of adverse weather
conditions and the damage done by
the Mexican cotton boil weevil, crop
Yields were substantially reduced,
but, taking the South as whole, Its
farmers were never more prosperous
than at this time"
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1917-01-29
vENTRILOQUIST IN PRISON.
Practical Joker Practices Art undls-
turbed While Guards Try to Lo-
cato Disturber of Peace.

tFdcllCdl johcE hd>''>
turbed While Guards Try TO L"-
cate Disturber of Peace.
Leavenworth, Kan, Jan. IA
ventriloquist among the convlcts OF
the Federal prison here, who ap-
parently has at his command all the
TICKS of the professional, is causing
the guards to spend much time try
ing to evolve plan for his detec-
ton and silence The large cellrooms
are acoustically perfect for the exer-
else of the con1'ct's art, and nightly
the guards and inmates are aroused
by walls of distress, laughter, dog
barks and dialogues between man
and woman. which eventually end
with fight.
So far the practical joker is enjoy
ing his art und:sturbed. but unless
the guards obtain results within a
few days they declared today they
vii offer a reward among the con-
victs for the disturber of their peace.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1917-01-29
BREAD" FOR BERLIN
Vigorous Protests Fail to Change
Official Decision in Matter.

iGOrOuS Protests fall tc NidhSe
Official Decision in Matter.
Berlin, Jan. 29.-"Uniform bread,
consisting of half rye flour, about
&c ner cent white flour and 10 per
cent barley flour, is to be adopted
exclusively in Berlin, according to
a ruling made yesterday 10y the
magistrates.
The decision was taken, despite
protests from every conceivable
quarter, and in face Of arguments
that uniform bread" would not ap-
preciably better the situation The
bread shortage has been confined
largely to nearly white 1oaves, and
is due, on one hand, to transportation
difficulties, and on the other to the
overgenerous production OF cakes by
bakers. Cakemaking, therefore, has
been forbidden hereafter.
The prosecution of German mer-
chants and tradesmen VINO hide 1000
supplies for speculation and illegal
gains is continued vigorously. IN
Magdeburg, Herman hnape' Il
wealthy grocer of Kalbe on the Saa!e,
has been sentenced to three months
imprisonment and fine of Sl.25o tor
hiding LOO pounds of coffee.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1917-01-29
PRESS STATE TO PAY UP.
Virginia Moves to Hurry West Vir-
rinia Debt Settlement.

Virginia has decided to take fur
..thcr steps to hasten payment by west
Virginia Of the latter's share Of the
Old Dominion debt when the State
divided in 1861.
The United States Supreme Court,
which gave a decree against West
Virginia in 1915, will be asked today.
on behalf of Virginia, to ISSUE pro-
cess requiring West Virginia to pay
the original judgment Of S12,39S;Ooo,
with interest at per cent since July
1, 1915.
This action was decided upon at
conferences here yesterday between
the Virginia commissioners appointed
to consider the debt case and Attor-
new General Pollard, of Virginia,
Sanford Robinson, a New York at
torncy, representing the individual
bondholders, also will appear in the
proceedings.
AS the West Virginia legislature IS
now in session, it is understood that
the Virginia officials will urge that
the time is opportune for action to-
ward payment of the debt. Another
legislative session will not be held fo1
two years.
West Virginia officials have been
considering measures, including q
bond issue, to comply with the Su-
preme Courts decree. Virgtnia's new
steps may result in reopening of the
case, for extended supplementary
proceedings, as it is understood tha'
West Virginia vail offer some ne"
set-offs to reduce the judgment.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1917-01-29

The members of Canton Alexandria
No. |, order OF Odd Fellows, are
looking forward with pleasure to the
annual inspection which will occur
his evening at Odd Fellows Hall. 1t
will be made by Lieutenant Comman-
der E. w. Bradford and staff OF
Canton Washington No. ! of the city
of Washington, who will be accom-
panied by the ladies' auxiliary.
Among the other distinguished
guests VIII be Colonel Charles Poh-
lie, department commander of the
state or Virginia, who comes from
Richmond, also Colonel c. NJ. Groom,
secretary general, of Baltimore. Both
gentlemen will be accompanied by
Their wives. 1t is expected that at
least one hundred will sit down to
the banquet which will be given at
the close of the inspection.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1917-01-29

Three years in the Atlanta prison
i. +ho sentence for a. 7. Peterson. of
Scott county, who was tried in the
Federal court at Big Stone Gap. for
the theft of money order stamp
from a Virginia postoffice, to be
used in an alleged land defrauding
scheme. Peterson formerly served
in the Virginia penitentiary for using
stamps and dies to defraud. The
stolen stamps are said to have been
used for deceptive purposes tn land
transaction.
1t is reported n Europe that about
one thousand persons were killed by
an explosion in a German munltlon
factory in Dresden recently.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1917-01-29

The musical tea given Saturday
afternoon at the residence of Miss
Rose Macdonald, 600 Cameron street
by Miss Macdonald and the members
of her Bible class for the benefit OF
the Anti-Tuberculosis Society was a
decided success. Mrs. George Wash
ington Lewis poured tea and was
assisted by Miss Mary Snowden,
Miss Clarence Snowden, Miss Della
Phillips, Miss Katherine Waller, Miss
Elsie Snowden, Miss Edith Snowden,
Miss Dorsey Ashton, Miss Nancy
Tackett, Miss Esther Green and
Miss Mary Phillips
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1917-01-29
SENTT0 GRAND JURY WAY CLEARf0R MARTIN
Dream of Senior Senator From Sir-
ginia to Have No Competitor
About to Be Realized.

The announcement of Gov. Henry
|C. Stuart that he will not be a can
didate for the United States Senate
next wear clears the way for Sena-
tor Thomas S. Martin, of Vlr-
einia, to realize one of the dreams OF
his political career-a renominatlon
and reelection to the Senate without
opposition within his own party.
Senator Martin IS now completing
his fourth term in the Senate, a
period of "a years. He was first
elected in 1893, when he defeated
Gen. Fitzhugh Lee, Ever since tnen
Senator Martin has had bitter op-
position within the Democratic party
when he came up for denomination.
In 1899 Hoge Tyler, then Governor
of Virginia, opposed him; in 1905 An
drew jackson Montague, then Cover
nor, opposed him in the Democratic
primary and in 1911 Representative
William A. Jones, was his opponent.
The "anti-organization", IN view
of Governor Stuart's announcement
has no candidate to put against
Senator Martin, Representative Car
ter Glass, the recognized "anti"
leader, will not consider making the
contest; Representative Jones health
will not permit him to get into the
fight; Representative Montague has
no idea of making another try tor
the Senate; Harry St. George Tucker
practically has eliminated himself
from Virginia politics, and Attorney
General John Garland Pollard IS
candidate for the Gubernatorial no.
mination.
The "anti" leaders in Washington
make it clear that they do not ex-
pect to oppose the Senator's renom-
nation. They say a contest against
him is hopeless, as under the present
.p,litical conditions the Senator will
serve in the Senate as long as ne de-
sires. One reason why the "anti-or
panization" faction is not planning a
fight on the Senator next year is that
the bitter factional hostility felt to-
ward him in some sections OF the
State has largely abated, and sena'
tor Martin today is personally
stronger in Virginia than he has
been since he entered public life.
Senator Martin is now recognized
AS one of the Wilson leaders in the
Senate, and the probabilities are that
he will be chosen the Administration
spokesman and majority floor leader
in the Senate in the Sixty-ffth Con-
press to succeed Senator Kern, OF In
diana, who retires.
MANY of his friends declare he has
ALWAYS desired a denomination Tor
the Senate without opposition, ana
the political prospects in Virginia are
that he will realize his wish next
year.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1917-01-29

Captain Herbert Young, of the
Salvation Army left this morning for
Baltimore, to take part in series of
meetings to be held in the Church
of the Messiah, and will return
Thursday. The Lev. 0. ". Triplett,
pastor of the Second Baptist Church.
will preach Thursday night in the
Salvation Army Hall.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1917-01-29
MORE SNOW NEAR AT HAND
Weather Will Turn Much Colder.
Says Forecaster.

Weather predictions for the week
beginning Sunday, issued by the
Weather Bureau, are:
North and Middle Atlantic States:
Unsettled and considerable warmer
weather. with snow and rain today,
followed by fair and much colder
weather until near the end of the
week. when snow is aga n probable.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1917-01-29
Columbia S. F. E. Co.. Attention.

A called meeting of the Company
will be held THIS (Monday) EVEN
ING. January 29th, at 1880 o'clock,
to take action on the death Of First
John Leadbeater.
By order of the President. 1t.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1917-01-29
SHOOTS NAN And WOMAN DEATH OF A DRUGGIST
John Leadbeater, of the Firm OF F.
S. Leadbeater 4 Sons, Succumbs to
Organic Troubles.

John Leadbeater, one of -AleXan-
dria's wel!-known citizens, died
at his home, corner Prince and Pitt
streets, this morning at 1890. The
deceased had not been in good health
for the past year but had been able
to attend to business until last week.
On Thursday night decided change
for the worse took place, when he
lapsed into Inconsistencies from
which he did not recover.
He was 45 years old, son of the
late Edward S. Leadbeater. and had
been identified with the drug firm Of
F.. S. Leadbeater and Sons, since
early manhood. Since its reorgaAlza-
ton year ago, he had been sec
retarv and treasurer For the past
four years, until he resigned on ac-
count of his health about two weeks
ago, he was member of the COM
mon council from the first ward. lie
was vice-president of the Columbia
Fire Engine company and a men,
Der of Christ Episcopal Church.
He is survived by widow, who was
Miss Mary Morrill,, of Center Con-
way, n. H., and six children
ST. his mother, Mrs. Clara Lead
bcater, a sister Mrs. Laurence Stab
Ter. two brothers, Edward s., and
Clarence c.. both of this city and
Mrs. w. B. Lloyd, sister, residing
at Red Bank, N. j., and Laurence
another brother, living in Birm'ng-
ham. Alabama. The funeral will oc-
cur on Wednesday at II o'clock a. m''
from Christ Church, Rev. w. j. Nor
ton officiating. lnterment Will be IN
Ivy Hill cemetery.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1917-01-29

The musical tea to have been given
By Miss Daisy Johnson for the Jun
icr Auxiliary of Grace Episcopal
Church on Tuesday evening, on ac-
count of illness will be held at the
residence of Miss Phoebe Deahl, Sl3
Prince street.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1917-01-29

The glassblowers' union of the
city are to hold a banquet in Ram
mel's hotel on Saturday evening next
Which is expected to bring out large
attendance of the men employed in
that industry here.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1917-01-29

Mr.. and Mrs. Charles S. stoler of
Philadelphia, were weekend guests
of Mr.. and Mrs William +. White
at their home in Duke street.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1917-01-29
DEATH NOTICES

Died-On Monday. January 80, 1917,
John. beloved husband cf Mary NJ.
Leadbeater, aged 45 years. Funeral
from Christ Church, Wednesday
Morning, at II o'clock. Interment
private. 22-Is'
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1917-01-29

Died Louisa Cole. wife Of Elias
Cole, died at her residence lll9
81 Queen street. Sunday, January -;
1917 at Z o'clock a. m. Funeral
Tuesday, January 30, from Alfred
Street Baptist church. Relatives
and friends invited to attend 2o-4t
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1917-01-29

Mrs. NJ. L. Penn, wife of William
Penn. died at her home, 3l5 Wllkcs
street. at six o'clock this morning
Besides her husband she is survived
nv nine sons and a daughter-John,
william v. A. T, Norman f. Ben
nett S., Stephen G.. Louis. A. b. and
Julian. and Clara /. The deceased
was - years old.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1917-01-29
Alexandria City and Suburbs

The ladies of the Second Baptist
Church will hold tfeir annual "Old
Virginia Supper" tomorrow evening
in Lee Camp Hall.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1917-01-29

NOTICE-All persons holding claims
for debt against the estate of the
late Susan E. Malone will i'm
mediately file said claim with P.
l.. Merchant, Administrator. 1876
north Pitt street 22-10t
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1917-01-29

her home. 2OS Wilkes St,
at 11:4O a. m. Monday, January
%. 1917. Mrs. ELIZA GREEN
OUCH, formerly of Syracuse, n.
Y. Funeral from her late home
tomorrow (Tuesday} afternoon at
q o'clock. Friends are invited TO
attend.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1917-01-29

SPECIAL PRICES = On all Ford
work by first class mechanics,
from Washington, D. c.. at the
alexandria Garage, ia south Fair
fax street 2o-5t
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1917-01-29

See Linton, at Blondheim's old
stand, City Market, for meats, Auth's
Provisions, etc.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1917-01-29

Mrs. Elizabeth Petit, widow OF
Lca.s Petit. died this morning at 6:"o
o'clock, at her home 1l09 Duke ST.
after an illness of about week.
Mrs Petit was daughter of the
late William L. Herbert, OF this city,
she is survived b va daughter, ArS.
Frank Michelbach, and a son, Mr..
Arthur Petit. The funeral Will take
place from her late home at 2 o'clock
Wednesday afternoon, and the SER
vices will be conducted by the Rev.
Dir. J. W. Duffey, of the Southern
Methodist Church.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1917-01-29

MONEY TO LOAN-On first mort
gage in Alexandria and Rosemont.
Apply to Howard w. Smith, lot
north Fairfax street. LIFT.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1917-01-29

A memorial tablet five feet high
and seven in length, handsomely de-
signed by Alphonzo Lucas, of this
city, has just been placed on the wall
in the rooms of Fitzgerald Council,
No. 459, Knights of Columbus, in St.
Mary's Hall. 1t contains panel for
the name of each member of the
council.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1917-01-29

Mr.. R. H. Mitchell spent the
weekend with relatives in Charlott-
esville.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1917-01-29

The c. w. B. L. will hold
eucbre this evening, at s o'clock, IN
Lyceum Hall.