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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1917-10-01
BEST Iy-BOAT WEAPON.
American Destroyer Said to be Most
Effective in Curtailing Peril.

Newport News, Oct. l.-Amerlcan
torpeio boat destroyers have done
more to curtail the activities of Ger
man submarines near the British
coast than the combined anti-subma-
r;ne forces of France and England,
according to the master OF steamer
which recently returned from the
other side. Both the British and
the French have paid high tributes
70 the American naval forces now in
European waters. the captain says.
The American fleet has been op-
Grating mainly off the coast of Ire
land. 1t was at this point that the
German U-boats formerly got in
their heaviest blows against allied
shipping. The accuracy with which
the American gunners shoot makes
it almost sure destruction for a sub
marine to show so much as its peris-
cope within range of one of the fast
little American craft.
The arming Of all merchantmen
also has been a big factor in keeping
submarines at a distance. the ship
captain says. The guns on the mer'
chant ships are manned by the bes
naval gunners of America, England
and France, and the U-boat command
ers have a high regard for thei
craftsmanship
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1917-10-01
STAYS GREAT LAKES STRIKE
Shipping Board Grants Increase OF
Wages to Seamen.


Wages to Seamen.
A strike of great lakes seamen,
set for today, was called off yeSter-
day by union leaders when the ship.
ping board, serving as arbitrator in
their dispute with carriers, decid-
ed to grant wage increases demand
ed. Other demands were waived un-
til investigation by the board.
Both sides agreed to abide by the
boards decisions in all except the de-
mand for union recognition, which
the carriers still refuse to meet.
Toledo. Oct. 1.-Two hundred great
lakes seamen, consisting OF sailors,
oilers and fremen, went on strike
here last night. AS result hve Oh
the largest freight ships on the lakes
are tied to docks.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1917-10-01
HUNS DENOUNCED.
Roosevelt Says Man in Germany
Acting Like La Toilette Would be
Put to Digging Trenches.

Put to Digging Trenches.
Johnstown, Pa, Oct. l.-"Shadow
Huns,'men who sit in our national
Legislature and serve the Kaiser"
and "the Huns within our gates re-
ceivea another denunciation yesterday
form former President Theodore
Roosevelt in a naddress here at the
workingmen's Red Cross Sunday eel
ebration. Departing from his set
address, Colonel Roosevelt brought
to the several thousand workingmen
in his audience the need of true
Americanism and the duty developing
upon every citizen of the United
States in standing behind the young
men who have enlisted or have been
made parts of the National Army for
the purpose of cutting the German
cancer clean out of the world body
Reviewing the remarks attributed to
Senator La Toilette in some OF the
Senator's recent addresses, Mr.. Roose-
welt declared:
: "You don't find any shadow Huns
in Germany. If in Germany any
man acted as La Toilette in this
country, they would put him to dig
g:ng trenches. I would send him as
gift to the Kaiser. Let the shadow
Huns 60 back to their country"
Until the German cancer is taken
out of the world body, said Mr.,
Roc sevelt "this great war for the vic
torious peace of justice must go on.
Germany has reduced savagery to a
science.
"There are official records Of more
than 10000 separate atrocities COM
mitted by the German armies. not
sporadically. but as a part of the
deliberate plan Of "schrecklichkeit,
| of horror. upon which the German
government has counted"
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1917-10-01
Eagles Pursue Aeroplane.

Popes Greek, Md, Oct. Am
American eagle was killed Thursday
bv Harry Turner. farmer, near La
plata when the huge bird descend
cd to attack some pigs. The eagle
measured 81 inches from tip to tip.
The slain hrd, accompanied by its
mate was first seen following an
aeroplane, and uttering cries as II
IN answer to the buzzing of the ma
chine.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1917-10-01
Notice.

The firm of E. Henderson Carter &
Geo. Carter have this day opened
business at 1923 King street, the
grocery, vegetable and fresh meat
business formerly run by Carter
Brothers. We respectfully solicit the
patronage of our friends and the
public, as it will be our aim and en-
deavor to merit every confidence: re-
posed in US. -,
234-6t. Respectfully. f. H. Carter
and. Brother. ..
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1917-10-01

Secretary of War Baker today au-
thorized the Times to deny an article
published this morning which said
that Mr.. Baker is practically an
avowed candidate for the Democratic
nomination for the Presidency in
1920" Secretary Baker said: Il
have no present or prospective inter-
est IN the subject"
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1917-10-01
ATTENTION. HOME GUARDS.

The members of Companies, A b.
and C, Of the Alexandria Home
Guards, are requested to meet at
the Alexandria Light Infantry, Ar
mory, at s o'clock sharp on Wednes-
day evening next, October; 8, 1917
Business of great Importance, is: to
be transacted at this meeting, and
a full attendanc of all members is
desired
By order of ALBERT BRYAN.
Major of Battalion
Samuel L. Monroe, Capt. Co. A.
Thomas w. Robinson, Capt. Co. B.
Thomas r. Cochran, Capt. Co. c.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1917-10-01
ruNERAL HAD TO CUT WALL
Neighbor Refused it Permission to
Cross His Premises.

Pittsburgh, Oct. because her
neighbor, Adam Geisler, refused to
Kermit casket. containing the body
Of her mother. to be carried across
his property. Mrs. Katherine Bertges
proprietress of store on Concord
avenue. was forced to employ work
men to tear down portion of brick
wall before the funeral could go on
she told the police, while making IN
curry as to whether she could take
action against her neighbor.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1917-10-01
STUDENT ELECTROCUTED
WiIliamstown Youth Meets Death
Irving TO Adjust Lights.

Trying TO Adjust Lights.
Buckhannon, w. Va, Oct. l.
Chester Collins. 20 years old. fresh
man at West Virginia Wesleyan Col
lege. Buckhannon, and whose home
was at Williamstown, near Parkers-
burg. was electrocuted at the home
of his aunt Mrs. Martha Frum. Col
lege avenue. Buckhannon, Friday
evening.
IIe had gone to the basement to
adjust the electric lights, which were
Pickering. A strong current Is carried
bv the wire and as the basement is
damp. it is thought death was al
most instantaneous. Collins was the
son of prominent oil and gas man
of Williamstown.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1917-10-01
Dance and Class Opening.

! On and after October 8, 1917, there
will, be a dance given every Wednes-
day evening in the Elks auditorium.
instructions from Z to $50; general
dancing from $50 to 1880. Admis-
sion SO cents, including lesson and
dance Ladies free after $50, In
structions by Miss Virginia Ale and
assistants. 234-3i
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1917-10-01
NGtIce.

The firm Of T.. H. Carter AND
Brother. have tins day opened busl-
ness at 1929 King street, the grocer
vegetable and fresh meat business
formerly run by'uarter Brothers. We
respectfully solicit the patronage OF OF
our friends and the public:@as'lt VIII
be our aim and endeavor 10 merl'
every confidence reposed IN u.s.
Respectfully.
f II. CARTER. & Bke.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1917-10-01
Memorial Exercises.

Memorial exercises will be held by
Martha Washington Chapter, No. AZ,
Order OF Eastern Star. at the Mason
l. Temple on Tuesday evening, Oct.
2d, at S o'clock. All Master masenS
are cordially invited, to Ire present
D3I-3t.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1917-10-01
Notice to Water Consumers.

The mains of the Alexandria
Water Company will De flushed
Wednesday and Thursday. October Sd
and 9TH. beginning at a. m. Con-
sumers will please supply themselves
with clear water.
a35-st GEO. UHLER. Secy.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1917-10-01
Grand Opening.

Prcps. Henkel and Segar will give
their opening dance at the /. 0. @.
F. hall Saturday. October 9Th, be-
ginning at $50 p. m. Dancing free
until Q o'clock. Come and hear the
.Jazz music. Teachers of all dancing.
Watch paper for advertisements OF
snecials. Prof Jas. Z. Henkel. 3l15,
74th street, n. W., Washington. d. c.
235.-6t.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1917-10-01

Shortly after one o'clock yester-
day afternoon the fire department
was called to the dump near the
head of King street where it wa
necessary to work for about an hour
in extinguishing fire which might
have proved disastrous to surround
ing property, owing to the high wind
which prevailed at the time. Those
responsible for allowing the ground
to be used as dump were severely
criticised by citizens generally.
The first business session of the
State convention of the international
Federation of Catholic Alumnae was
held on Saturday afternoon at St.
Mary,s Academy in this city. Miss
Mildred Brady of Annapolis presided.
Among the important matters de-
cided was the approval and adoption
of the bylaws of the national fedora
tisn. Included in the list of those at
tending were: st. Patrick's Academy,
Richmond, Va, Mrs. S. J. Robinson,
president; Mrs. J. J. Williams, vice
president. delegates, Mrs. John Cum.
mins. Mrs. S. Belenot, Miss Maymc
M:Mahon. From st. Joseph's Acad-
emy. Richmond, Va, Miss Helen Me
Donough. acting president. Dele
gates, Mrs. Frank Mott, Miss Mayme
w. Wright, Miss Ruby f. West. From
st. Joseph's Academy, Portsmouth.
Mis-. Margaret McHugh, president;
Mrs. H. f. Nash. vice president; Miss
Margaret Mulvey, secretary; Miss
Kate Bilisoly. treasurer; Miss Mar
garct Shaw, historian. From st. Edl-
tbs, at Bristow, Va, Miss Virginia
Lee Moore, of Pittsburgh, and Miss
Mildred r. Brady, Of Annapolis. Nd.
From st. Mary's, Alexandria, Miss
Rosa Crlly, president; Miss Mary
Harlow, Miss Gertrude CrIlly, Miss
Eva Crilly, Miss a. hewitt. Mrs. ?.
Warren. Mount Vernon and other
historic points in this '1clmty were
visited on Saturday morning and IN
the evening the visitors attended
musical and literary entertainment
m St. Mary's hall Yesterdays pro-
gram included the attendance OF hIgn
mass at st. Mary's church at II
o'clock in the morning, sightseeing
tour through Washington and attend
ance at the benediction of the blessed
sacrcment at Holy Cross Academy IN
that city in the afternoon.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1917-10-01

The geenraI strike still ties up all
business in Buenos Aires. The rail-
roads admit their inability to settle the
dispute with their employees.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1917-10-01

Virginia.
A marriage license was issued in
Washington Yesterday to Ernest Hell
taper. of Washington, and Eva
johnson, of Alexandria.
The woman's auxiliary to r. F.
Lee Camp will meet tomorrow even
ing at 1880 in the Confederate Vet
erans building.
The funeral of Glen B. Travis, IN
FAINT son of Mr. and Mrs. Harry Z.
Travis, who died at their home in
Del Ray on Saturday was held this
afternoon at 8 o'clock.
Several hundred dollars WORTH of
valves were stolen from Altcheson
Brothers machine shops, on lower
King street, Saturday night. The
thief or thieves entered through the
rear part of the building.
Rev, DR.. +. r. Jackson officiated
at the funeral Of Rosa L. Morris
held Yesterday afternoon at the home
of her parents, Mr.. and Mrs. W. II.
Morris, near Roberts Crossing. IN
Fairfax county She was - years old
and died on Friday.
A report was current in the city
Yesterday to the effect that the ot-
fcers of Company G OF the flrst
Regiment of Virginia are to be trans
ferred to an artillery regiment.
Whether there is any truth in the
rup,or is not known.
The literary society of the Alex
andria High school has chosen the
following officers to serve for the
ensuing year: Willard Blewitt, presi-
dent: Hugh Murphy, vice-presldent;
Caroline West. secretary; Vernon
DYSON, treasurer; Carl Drelrus, SER
geant-at-ar1ns.
While 2. F. and P. R. K. train
was on it's way from Washington to
this city about noon today j. +,
Craft, North Carolnian, began to
drink liquor from a bottle. He was
warned by Conductor Mouler OF the
consequences of violating the Mapp
law. but he paid no attention to the
official, and when the train reached
this city the conductor turned MN
ever to a special officer at the Union
Station. Chief Goods subsequently
took Craft in charge. He will be
brought before the Police Court to-
morrow morning.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1917-10-01

The United States battleshlp which
went ashore in home waters FRIDAY
b.s bcen refIoated. the Navy Depart
n.ent. through the Committee on f0o-
lie Information announced today
No details whatever are made pub
lie
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1917-10-01

Staber.
Mrs. Gaines. of Culpeper, who
has been visiting her daughter, Mrs.
L. Harvey, left this morning for he1
home.
Miss Mamie Anderson. of Wash
ington, spent the week end with Miss
Margaret Iden, in Duke street.
Mrs. B. Dienelt, of Richmond, is
visiting her parents, Mn. and Mrs.
R. L. Goods, POI north Columbus
street.
During the month of September
1917, the Clerk Of the Court recorded
twenty-seven deeds and issued sixty
two marriage licenses, forty-seven to
white and fifteen to colored.
Miss Vivian Burkett left Saturday
for Fredericksburg en- route to
Coakley. Va, where she has accepted
a position as teacher in the public
school
Mr.. and Mrs. William n. Lipscomb,
of Manassas, announce the marriage
of their daughter, Mary Henrietta, to
Captain Howard Wurcha Jamison,
United States Army, which took place
On Saturday, September %.
Mrs. Amy c. Weech has returned
home from Charlottesville where she
attended the State convention OF the
W. c r. u. The order has just closed
a prosperous year and now has a
membership of nearly eight thousand
m Virginia. They have two ambu-
lances in France. The Allison and
Willard Unions of this city both con-
tlibuted toward the ambulance fund.
Other patriotic work is also being
pushed forward by the workers
throughout the state.
The foot ball eleven of Alexandra
High School defeated Randolph Ma
con Academy at Front Royal Satur-
day foi. the first time in the history
OF the team by the score of { to D.
Every man played his position well
and Captain Dreifus pulled hair
raising stunt with touch down in
the last three minutes Of play with
ali eighty yard run. The lineup
was as follows: Pohl, center; Sum
mers, le.t guard; Eimcnds and Rich
ardson right guard; Knight and
West tackles; Yates and Remington,
ends; Roberts, quarter back; Treger,
full back; Captain Dreifus and Rowen,
half backs.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1917-10-01
Alexandria City and Suburbs

Mr.. and Mrs. George W. French
and daughter, arrived this morning
from Brevard. \. c.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1917-10-01

Mr.. Charles c. Dobie is i'll at his
home on Wolfe street where he has
been confined for more than week.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1917-10-01

Mrs. Leadbeater, OF Birmingham
Alabama, has arrived to spend the
winter with Mr.. and Mrs Lawrence
Stabler.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1917-10-01

Salt Water and Potomac Oysters.
J. Brill, No. 9, King street. Phone
3O7J.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1917-10-01

Miss Mamie Wise. of Seminary Hill,
left this morning for Greenwood,
Virginia.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1917-10-01

Mr.. and Mrs. Taylor Burke, of
Posemont Avenue left today for
Chicago.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1917-10-01

A marriage license was ISSUED in
Washington Yesterday to Ernest Hei-
tapper. of Washington, and Eva
johnson, of Alexandria.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1917-10-01

Mrs. Gaines, of Culpeper, who
has been visiting her daughter, Mrs
L. Harvey, left this morning for her
home.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1917-10-01

Miss Mamie Anderson. Of Wash
ington, spent the week end with Miss
Margaret Iden, in Duke street.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1917-10-01

The woman's auxiliary to K. f.
Lee Camp will meet tomorrow even
ing at 1870 in the Confederate Vet
eran's building.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1917-10-01

If you want to reach the
people in the homes in Ale1an-
dria and its suburbs PLACE
your announcements in the
Gazette. If your goods and
prices are right yol will get
the customers.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1917-10-01

2324-6t.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1917-10-01

Mrs. B. Dienelt, of Richmond, is
visiting her parents, Mn. and Mrs.
R. l.. Goods, POI north Columbus
street.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1917-10-01

The funeral of Glen B. Travis, m
FAINT son of Mr.. and Mrs. Harry Z.
Travis, who died at their home in
Del Raw on Saturday was held this
afternoon at 8 o'clock.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1917-10-01

chine.
The Seward gateway and the Alaska evening post., 1917-11-10
FIGHT QUIT YEAR IN SKY ANSWER
 OF THE KAISER

STOCKHOLM, Nov. 1O-Gemnany is now trying to get her army off the earth and wage the future battles of the world war in the air. She is developing gigantic and tremendous powerful airpIanes. Already she has probably developed model capable of transatlantic flight
 From reliable German sources it has been learned that this is Germanys answer to Americas %64OOOOOOO appropriation for aviation. Those who know asserted that America expects or hopes to compete in the forth coming air war; she must possess machines capable of fly ing from Germany to New York-dupIcating what Ger many is believed already to possess.
 During the last fortnight it has been reported that Germany is using Gotha airnanes driven at almost n credible speed by four 26Ohosepower engines. These newest eagles carry fuel capable of sustaining them in flights for ten hours Two pilots operate them and there two gunners in the crew besides captain, who also operates the wireless
The Seward gateway and the Alaska evening post., 1917-11-10
THE ALASKA NORTHERN RAIL- ROAD ASIkNOW IT,"
 lBy Mary NcCowolD

Seward has che proud distinction O.. being the ocean terminus %. che gre.t- est and the most .mpor,an, of Alaskan railways. The other railways Q. .m- por,an,c are ,ac Copper River E Northwestern. aud che White Pass < Yukon.
 The Copper River G Northwestern is a road of some POO miles with tor- minus at Cordova. a seaport to the southeast of Us, which has the dtst.nc- tton Of being che wc-test place under the American flag The White Pass & Yukon railroad extends from s5agwag over che old E.ondtso ua. to White Horse on thc Yukon wver connecting with Yukon river steamers for Daw- son Fairbanks mG S. Wcnaa.s.
The Seward gateway and the Alaska evening post., 1917-11-10
COAL MINING ARMY IS
 CONSIDERED BY BAKER

WASHINGTON, Nov lO.-Organi- zatiou of coal mining regiments from miners already in the national army for service in France is under consid- eration by Secretary Baker. To ascer- tain whether such units would be ac- ceptable in view of Frances delicate labor problems, informal negotiations are being conducted with members of the French high commission. National army men would be assigned to the mining regiments only on a volunteer basis, but government officials in touch with the unions believe most of the 15,OOO miners taken on the first draft call would offer themselves for the special service. Many fields in South ern France are not being worked be cause labor is not available.
The Seward gateway and the Alaska evening post., 1917-11-10
MUTINOUS SAILORS
 KILL OFFICERS 0F
 KEEL CANAL FLEET

LONDON, Nov. 1O.-Threc officers and several sail Ors were killed mutiny at iei two weeks ago. accord ing to an Amsterdam dispatch received here today The confirmed report of the mutny has just reached Amser- dam.
 Sailors aboard the Batteships Kronprinz and Sches wig HOsten mutnied against being drafted into the sub marine service.
 The sailors on the Kronpgiaz threw Admiral Schmidt oyerbOard then stabbed and threw overheard Lieutenant Raul aide to Admiral Schmidt Another was stabbed to death and his body was thrown n,o the furnace under the boilers of the battleshigs.
 Admiral Schmidt vas rescued from the water and taken ashore in precar0us condition and is not known whether he will survive the ordeal not Lieut. Raul was drowned before assistance could reach him.
 Mutineers on the Schas|ig HoIsein threw four of Gcers overheard but all were saved from drowning The Admiralty at Berlin authorized the arrest of all mutneers and they will be tried for treason and murder.
 According to the inside facts concerning the mutiny il is understood that the German submarines are in a wretched cOnditon machinery many being unfit to pro- ceed to but the Imperial government has demanded that be sent out every trip and the under boats be kept constantly at work The sailors learned these facts and refused to go sea in crafts liable to prove their collins if they escaped disaster when making attacks upon merchant vessels.
The Seward gateway and the Alaska evening post., 1917-11-10

When the government road IS com p.eted a severe blow will be dealt both these roads as the traffic to interior points which has been largely shared by them. will all be transferred to the government road as the most direct longest and cheapest mode of trans por.atjou in Alaska.
 In 1905 Captain Swanick began con ..,u,tion of what was then known as the Alaska Central railroad. Six years of more or less hard labor found an exceedingly narrow, winding road bcd extending to Mile p, over which .nc few trains operating, could not keep the rust from the rails.
 Lack of funds is the main reason for the stopping of work at this point.
 In 1909 Snow G Watson took a com tract to complete an unfinished piece ,s road between Mile 52 and Mile 56, which they did. Conditions then were very different from now The fare was 20, a mile OF SID from Seward to Kern Creek. When the train would leave Seward there were often four passengers going afoot while one was riding. which was the easiest way they could save money
 All chat ,h, Alaska Northern raa- r.aa consisted of at that time was the track. a few telephone poles, and a few ary goods boxes at Seward for a depot These great improvements w.r. an completed under the manage mont of lJr. Labric as receiver
 Then came law suits and the road WIS advertised and sold at auction. A railroad that cost about S5,oOO,OOo was sold for about SGooOO0. Mir. LabHe chen settled up with the road and ah .ha, was left when he got his money was two streaks of rust.
 Mr. Wheatcy was the next man ager. Under his management the bridges between Mile 6 and Snow Riv- cr. which is Mile l4, were repaired and made safe for trains to run over. Under the latter port of Mir. Wheat .cys management, when you rode on the Alaska Northern you had to sign . s slip which the old-timcrs called yom .dea,n warrant" It was an agree. between you and the company to say you would not hold the company re- sn1rs.b.e for accidents. There was no regular time schedule You knew
The Seward gateway and the Alaska evening post., 1917-11-10
SEAAIEN LOSE CASE

WASHINGTON, Nov. 1O.-The Su- preme Court of the United States to- day upheld the Federal decrees hold ing that the contract labor law was not intended to apply to seamen. Harry Scharrenberg, San Francisco labor leader, sued the Dollar Steamship Co.,. for penalties for alleged violations of the act