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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1917-10-29

The organ recital to have been
given by Mr.. Edgar Priest Of Wash
! in eton, at st. Paul's Episcopal
church in this city tomorrow evening
has been postponed Until later
! cate. r
The national president, Mr.. J. R.
Bass, of the T. P. A., will be in Alex
aadria with several of the state Off
GERS inl a membership campaign on
Saturday, November Bird, and they
will be rendered an informal reception
and supper at Lee Camp Hall at I
o'clock hy the members Of Post "F."
Marion w cd. the l;tllc daughter
of James Wood. was knocked down
by an automobile Saturday evening
on the corner of King and Payne
streets. Her left arm was sprained
end bruised. The driver of the
machine. it is said, failed to give a
signal and the child did not see the
machine until it struck her.
There were two cases before the
Police Court this morning. A white
man, who was charged with obtain
ing money under false pretenses,
was dismissed, and eight colored boys
who had been arrested for lettering
al corner in the southwestern sec
tion of the city, were dismissed witr
an admonition.
The J. Rs y. Curtin Memorial
Baraca Class of the First Baptist
church has shown its patriotism by
subscribing to a $50 bond of the
Second Liberty Loan. This class has
also put itself on record for the moral
uplift of our city. Anyone knowing
CT case that needs attention will
confer a favor upon the class by no
tifying the teacher, Mr.. \. l.. Will
hanson. or one of the officers.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1917-10-29
Netice. i.

The members of Alexandria Coun-
eli order t'raternal Americans, are
,.annested to meet at their hall, to-
m orrow Tuesday, afternoon. ocu
3neh at 2:30 p. m. for the purpose
nr attending the funeral Of our late
Bro. James MILAN. BY order OF the
President. r,, ,
LANES p. MANSFIELD. Pres.
25S-lt.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1917-10-29
BOY SCOUTS. TROOP /.

Halloween Carnival Wednesday. Oct.
3l. 1917. at p. m. Good Music.
and Refreshments. Tickets ID
Cents.
We're planning party for auld
Halloween. where bogeys and bogleS
and spooks will be seen.
Can't you dress at a bogey,
An nut-and-out sight.
And Join US at eight on
The mystical night?
McRurnev's Hall. Halloween 1917,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1917-10-29

Mrs. F. ]. Kramer, the first woman
florist OF Alexandria, and well known
in this city, is critically i'll at her
home, ia north Fayette street.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1917-10-29


spent yesterday with his cousin,
Mrs. Irene l.. Plaskett.
Employees at the Potomac freight
wards subscribed for $4,000 worth Of
Liberty Loan bonds. That certainly
speaks we'll for their patriotism.
The funeral services for Mrs. Phil
I.etterman. held at Wneatley's mort
uary chapel Yesterday afternoon,
were conducted by Rev. DR.. Simon,
assisted by Rev. Dr. Stern, both OF
Washington. The services were at
tended by a Jarge number, as the
deceased was former resident OF
this city. Her death occurred in
New York.
James MILAN, aged 20. died on
Saturday afternoon at $40 at his
home, 209 north Pitt street, after a
brief illness from pneumonia. For
the past 20 years Mr.. MILAN mad
been employed at the naval proving
grounds at Indian Head, Md. The
funeral will occur tomorrow after
noon at , o'clock ut his late resi-
dence. His wife and two sons, Law
renee and Harvey, survive hun.
The following officers were elected
l.y Emmanuel Bible class of Christ
church Sunday to serve for the en-
suing year: Clyde c. l-amond, presi-
uent; John H. Trimyer. first vice
president; George C.. Baggctt, second
rice president; Thomas w. Robinson,
treasurer; Harry d. Gasson, secre-
tary; Z. II. C.. Beverly. assistant sec
,ctary: Louis c. Barley, leader. and
John n. Trimyer. assistant leader.
Mr.. Fl. Colin Livingston. of Wash
ir~tcn. is expected t" deliver an adj
dress before the class on Sunday
mm1Ing next.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1917-10-29


Grace church Bible Class yester,
day elected Henry R. Padgett, presl
dent; C. C.. Dobie, vice president
Arthur NJ. King, secretary and treas
urer and Rev. Edgar Carpenter, teach
or There is a membership of over
25 The class will have a social
meeting at the church Thursday
night for the men of the congrega-
ton.
The memorial service held at the
First Baptist church last night by
the Alexandria Council of fraternal
Americans, attracted large audience.
The church was appropriately deco
r,ted with American flags. The mem
hers of the order marched TO
the church in body. The SER
non was most excellent, the
order of services being as follows:
offertory, choir; doxology; lnvoea-
ton. pastor; opening remarks ana
reading of proclamation, presiding
officer. Nh. j. H. Trimyer; singing
"Jesus Lover of my Soul;' scrip
oa;nr nastor. gloria; prayer,
castor; anthem, choir; announcement
Of deceased members of the council;
NJ memorial address, by Mr.. c. II.
Daniels; singing, Nearer My Goa
70 Thee; sermon, Dr.. +. b. JACK
SON pastor; singing, Lead Kindly
Light" closing remarks ana address
by Mr.. J. II. TrimYer' sing s."s'
. America; prayer and bened'ct'oh'
by pastor.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1917-10-29
oyERSELLS IT'S QUOTA.

itizens National Bank of Alexandria
Makes Fine Showing in Sale of Lib
erty Bonds. ;.
The Citizens NATIONAL bank of Alex
andria tells an interesting story in its
advertisement on the second page
regarding the sal" of the Second
I liberty Loan bonds. Turn to it and
read it now.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1917-10-29

Mrs. Laura Broders R:ston died at
Mount Rainier, Md, Saturday
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1917-10-29

Employees at the Potomac freight
wards subscribed for $4,000 worth OF
Liberty Loan bonds. That certainly
speaks we'll for their patriotism.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1917-10-29
Alexandria City and Suburbs

Lieut.. Morgan T. Coakley, I. S. r.,
spent yesterday with his cousin,
Mrs. Irene l.. Plaskett.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1917-10-29

WANTED-Young man for our ac-
cessory department. experience
not necessary Excellent oppor-
tunity for advancement. Must have
very best character reference.
Remschel Aut" Sales Co, III ~
Fairfax street. -oi-"'.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1917-10-29
DANCE.
DANCE. DANCE

Don't forget the Halloween dance
at Elks Hall, Wednesday night.
October 81. Mask if you wish.
25S-2t.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1917-10-29

II you want to reach the
people in the homes in AleSan-
dria and its suburbs place
your announcements in the
Gazette. If your goods and
prices are right yOn will get
the customers. 7
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1917-10-29
THE WEATHER.

For inis section rain and warmer
tonight. Tomorrow clearing and
colder; moderate south, shifting
to west winds.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1917-10-29
ALL WELL AT MCCLELLAN.

IlllI 1Ing next.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1917-06-12

1--WE shall help provide the bare
our allies in caring for their sick and
wounded.
I'VE shall strive to hearten Russia
necessities OF life to the homeless In
devasted France; to aid them to re-
habiltate themselves and thus
strengthen the man power Of the
French army.
I'VE shall strive 20 hearten Russia
We shall try TO sucocr the homeless
and wandering peoples OF Poland,
Lithuania, and Western Russia
1--WE hope 20 extend aid to those
who are lighting the battles OF lib
srty IN Rumonia, Serbia and Italy
indeed to relieve human misery every
where among our allies.
I'VE have set S1O0.000.00 as the
minimum OF our need II Is evident
that we could use many times that
amount. To administer these funds
economically and efficiently we are
developing an organization headed By
some OF the most competent and ex-
perienced business men In the coun-
try. They serve without pay.
I'VE believe firmly that the efforts
Of our Red Cross can be a vital and
possibly a deciding agency in help to
win this war. To US, OF the war coun-
ell that lisa humanitarian service in
It's highest sense and 70 render It ef-
feetively viii be our paramount pur-
pose"
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1917-06-12
DAWSON. DEFINES
RED CROSS OBJECTS
First Duty Is to American
Soldiers and Sailors.
WILL ALSO SERVE The ALLIES
Society to Extend Assistance 10
War Sufferers.
WILL ALSO SERVE The ALLIES

In response to many requests about
"Red Cross Week." proclaimed By
President Wilson as a period OF sac
rifice and generosity, and in which the
Red Cross will seek to raise a $780,.
O0O. 900 war fund. Henry P. Dawson,
chairman Of the war council Of the
Red Cross. today made the following
statement:
"The Red Cross war council has
been asked to name the SPECIFIC pur-
poses to which It expects to devote
the 800, 0Oo, 900 which 1t has asked
the American people to contribute
between June IS and IS. the period
the President OF the United States has
set apart as Red Cross week. The
public is, OF course. entitled to as
specific a statement on this subject
as we are able to make.
''Our first obligation Is to render
such service as comes within the
province Of the Red Cross to our SOL
diers and sailors at home and abroad.
After making every provision neces-
sary for this purpose, our endeavor
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1917-06-12

adhere to the veiled face. The Turk
with more than one wife Is a negligi-
BILE factor in ConsIantinople, though
polygamy exists in the provinces.
The money sent by the American
Relief Society has been expended in
soup kitchens and charitable work.
Personally i did very little work, as
the Turks do not seem to need OF
want help. visited several hospitals,
some OF them accommodating thou
sands. I fonud them delightfully."- or
ganized and sanitary. When I came
the men had TO sit cross-legged on the
beds or actually to get out OF bed, so
RETAINED from going often, being
unwilling to disturb them"
Asked about the report that Roberts
College was peremptorily closed Mrs.
Elkus said that many false stories were
circulated. and that neither Roberts nor
any other college has been taken over
or closed by the Turks. The colleges,
Including Roberts, were closed for the
regular vacation. she said. She could
not tell whether or not they would be
opened in the fall
Naturally / heard no comment about
the feeling toward the United States" she
said. but the Turkish people are very
fond Of France and do not hesitate to
say So"
Mr. and Mrs. Elxus will stay in France
two or three weeks and return to the
United States by way Of England.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1917-06-12
RUSSIA IN FRENZY,
MARCOSSON AYERS
Writer Brings Back Picture
Of War Conditions.
SWEDEN FACING REVOLUTION
Spain Headed Toward Democracy,
Following Russ Example.
SWEDEN FACING REVOLUTION

NEW YORK, June 12.-An intimate
picture Of conditions in the warning
countries was brought back to Amer,
ica by Isaac F. Marcosson, magazine
writer and student Of business organi-
cation and finance. In its broader
outlines it was OF Russia, joyriding
with freedom: OF France, bleeding and
white; OF Sweden, on the verge OF re
volt. and Of Spain, headed for demOc-
Tacy. The British army he called "a
marvellous fighting machine, as fine
piece OF Standardization as the world
has ever seen"
Russia" said Mr. Morcosson. has
gone freedom mad. Her army has
ceased to be an asset: 1t will be for.
tunate IL II holds its own. l am hope
ful OF Russia's future only II the men
now running the government are kept
3n office. The minute these men are
deposed / say, God help Russia"
Mr.. Marcosson left the United States
January Is and in a trip from LOnoon
across to Petrograd> made a minute
study OF the machinery and organiza-
ton OF the war and its governmental
operation. He interviewed the biggest
military and political men in all the
allied nations except Italy. He was in
the trenches with the English. French.
and Belgian soldiers. He was at Kirk
wall and saw the whole British grand
fleet
Russia Has Real @H. C. of LIZ
THE cost OF living in Russia is in
credible" he said. Cigars that were
25 cents are now 81. paid $50 for a
small platter Of toast-it was the only
toast in Petrograd. l think somebody
must have had II hidden in a safe in
some cellar.
+But as for drinks-Russia Is sure
~ on the water wagon. That Is what
saved 1t for the revolution. The
bloodshed would have been terrible.
And my opinion is that when Nicholas
signed the Anti-vodka decree he Sign
ed his own death warrant. Also. when
the war is over Russia will remain
on the water wagon.
This war has meant remarkable
development to England. Her women
and children and old men are organ
ICED. Each one is doing his bit. And
here is something I'd like to say TO
America: / hope America will take
England's lesson of national service
and of lending. The way England
has become a nation OF small inves-
tors is remarkable, and America, to be
successful, must become a nation OF
small investors.
War to Continue Next Year.
at is q great mistake" he assert
ed. "for America to get the idea that
st is going to be a short war-a ghast'
" mistake. l am no optimist about
America ending the war. War hal
become the worlds habit, and it'i
hard to change a habit
ssSweeden now Is on the verge OF
revolt. Her army and navy men are
prc-German and the rich Swedes are
getting richer. But the people are
pro-aIly. Norway IL very much pro-
ally. Sweden Is shaky. Russian
revolution has put Europe in the MOOD
Of democracy. II would never have
been possible without war. The wal
really put democracy on the map
Spain is now headed for IL; they are
all headed for II, except England
which has a crowned republic
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1917-06-12

copy OF a pending bill and tolo 10
read.
Some OF the voices heard were
fierce" Members were certain no
other word fitted them. They ranged
all the way from squeaky tenors TO
a deep bass that Jared the top OF
the desk, and the articulation ranged
from near perfect to the throaty
mumblings which resembled the bah
bIings OF midnight performers hang
ing desperately on to lampposts.
Anyway, they were all triedTgood,
bad, and Indifferent Yesterday the
patronage committee, empowered by
the caucus, voted for "Mike" Cronin
and the selection pleases Republicans
as well as the members OF the Demo
cratic caucus.
From today on a mike" or Pat
will read the bills and amendments
in the House-and the Boston and
New York delegations are likely to
break out in approving applause at
any moment.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1917-06-12
TURKS ARE KIND,
SAYS AMBASSADOR
Abram |. ETkus Describes
0ttOmans' Attitude.
WOMEN ASSIST THE SOLDIERS
Few Become Nurses Yelled Faces
Out Of Fashion.

PARIS, June 12.-Ambassador
Abram 1. EIkus and Mrs. Elkus have
arrived in Paris, with no trace OF
physical fatigue after the only Jour
ney from Turkey. Mr.. Elkus said
that everything possible had been
done for the comfort Of the ambassa-
doris stan and family.
Turkish officials who were accus-
toned to visit the American embassy
continued to do so until the ambassa-
dor left. there being no friction and
no discuNsion OF the war and the
break in relations.
I'VE had a special car which came
through to the Swiss frontier, where
we had our first and only change,
said Mrs. Elkus. The journey was
not tiresome or unpleasant. except as
all travelling Is fatiguing. Our three
children are with US"
Few Work as Nurses.
Mrs. Elkus told many interesting
things about the Turkish women.
They are working for the wal
zeaIously in every way except in the
hospitals. Only a few are especially
permitted for some powerful reason
TO become nurses. The women work
for the Red Crescent. the Turkish Red
Cross. and have bazaars and enter
tainments and sell their beautiful
handiwork. for a Turkish lady Is
especially in accomplishments. very
like what our women used to be In
the South. They speak French ant
many English.
They play some instruments usu
ally and converse we'll The non-ex
istence OF social intercourse between
men and women does not detract from
their yeracity and charm. Life goei
on about the same as usual in Con
stantinople. used often to hav'
hArem teas and little dinners in thu
harems and attended them elsewhere
Evening dress Is still worn.
The cost OF living is advancing
about as in other countries, but M
more. Wells are still worn over tn
hair when the women go out, but Few
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1917-06-12
NO SEPARATE PEACE,
SAY RUSS SOLDIERS
New York Editor From War Front
Declares All Are United.

PETRoGRAD, June 12.--No man
In the Russian army dares speak OF q
separate peace; II he did. his com
rades would shoot him Instantly"
declared Nicholas Maekoff, q former
New York editor. who returned today
from the front.
II made tour urging an offensive
war in behalf OF the workmen's and
soldiers council" ne concluded. Il
met nine different regiments and
spoke in all 10 probably 5000 men,
1 think I can therefore speak with
authority when 1 say that no soldiers
would consent 70 a separate peace
by Russia
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1917-06-12
SHIPMENT BREAKS RECORD
Large U. s. Coal Output Is Taken
From Western Mines.

More coal was shipped from the
fields in the region OF wilkesbarre,
Pa, last month than ever before in
its history, excepting last March, &C
cording to a statement issued today
by the Anthracite Bureau OF lnforma
ton, with headquarters in Wilkes
barre.
Assurance to the coal consuming
public that the anthracite mines will
be able to meet all reasonable de
mands made upon them next fall, pro
vided operations are not hampered
too much by Withdrawals OF labor
for the army is given in the same
statement.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1917-06-12
DIVORCES WILLARD MACK.

NEW YORK, June IA decree OF
divorce for Marjorie Rambsau,
actress, from willard Mack. play.
wright, Is recommended In the re-
port Of Algernon s. Norton, who
heard the case as referee. Mr.. Mack,
who was sued as Charles W.. Nc
lAughIin, was found guilty of
misconduct at Washington and else
where with q well-known actress,
whose name did not appear in the
testimony. An agreement for the pay.
ment OF q lump sum Of alimony wa
made.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1917-06-12
NEW TRADE BUREAU FORMED
Government Workers WIN Invssti-
cate Costs.

As a further step toward the ere
alton OF the Joint Anisd Purchasing
Commission here. new division has
been organized In the Bureau OF
Foreign and Domestic Commerce, De
partment of Commences, to assist
those departments OF the Government.
which have contracts to let, and no
means Of investigating costs prompt
ly. This division has taken over the
work for uniform cost accounting IN
itiated by the Federal Trade Commits
sion under former Commissioner
Hurley.
]. Lee Nicholson, head OF New
York accountancy firm. has been
placed in charge OF the division
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1917-06-12
GIVE LAW SCHOOL PRIZES.

At the annual commencement ex-
ercises Of the National University
Law School, held on June 10, Rear
Admiral r. z. Pesry awarded prizes
and medals to the following: Best
debater, Nathaniel Cayton: best
freshman examination. Henry c.
Keene; best work during the three
years course. Earl Douglas Younger,
and honorable mention, willard Rob-
ertson.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1917-06-12
TELLING HOW TO SAVE FOOD.

The Home and School Council OF
the District announces a second meet
ing and demonstration on food con-
servation, under auspices OF the
Henry B. Cook Home ard School As
ISOLATION. at Seventeenth street. be-
tween Columbia road and Euclid
street, at T:45 o'clock, June ID.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1917-06-12
WINS PYRENE $1OO PRIZE
Washington Store Leads Country In
Special Window Display.

Special Window Display.
Barber & Ross. hardware and build
ing supplies. Eleventh and G streets
northwest. have been awarded the
500 prize Offered by the Pyrene
Manufacturing Company OF New York
for the best Pyrene window display.
A great many pictures of window
displays in all parts OF the country
were submitted, but the Barber &
Ross display was SO far ahead of
the others that first prize was award
ed TO them by unanimous consent OF
the judges.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1917-06-12
ALMARAz CALLED HOME
Mexican Charge d'AffaIres at Ber'
lin Gets Summons.

MEXICO CITY (via Galveston.
Text, June 12-MiKuel Almarez,
Mexican charge d'affaires in Berlin,
has been called home, according to an
official announcement made at the
department OF foreign relations here.
The announcement said that Senior
Amaraz was called home to receive
new instructions.
With the return here OF Senior Al
maraz Mexico will not be represented
automatically in Germany.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1917-06-12
SUPPRESS BERLIN NEWSPAPER

AMSTERDAM, (via London), June
1.-THE Berlin Lokalanzeiger reports
that its Saturday evening issue was
suppressed for publishing a report
that a peace deputation from the Ans
TRAN army had arrived at Petrograd.
The report was taken from PetroErad
dispatches to English newspapers.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1917-06-12
SPECIAL SERMON ANNOUNCED

THE Valley OF Dry Bones" is the
topic upon which the Rev. James E.
Willis, pastor OF the Vermont Avenue
CoIored Baptist Church, will preach
q special sermon tomorrow at
o'clock at the Cosmopolitan Baptist
Church, y street, between Ninth and
Tenth streets northwest.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1917-06-12
Its Mike and Pat In The House
Cronin of Iowa and Erin Helps Haltigan, Senior
Reading Clerk, of the Same Green Isle,
Tell Congressman What They're Doing.

Whenever tells Irish story the two principal charac
tiers practically certain to be given actually to possess
the names of Mike" and Pat
Wherefore the House of Representatives has gone the
stoyteers better and has given Mike and Pat two
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1917-06-12
THREE AMERICANS WOUNDED.

OTTAWA, June 12.-Lieut ]. ".
Stevenson, Marlboro. Mass. and H.
Davidson. New York city, wounded,
and J. II. Horne, Austin, Tex, ILL.,,
are Americans named in today's Ca
madam casualty list.