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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1917-02-10
BRITISH DESTROYER SUNK.

All Officers And All But Five OF Her
Crew, Probably About 80 Men. Are
Lost.
London, Feb. 10.-A British tor
pedo boat destroyer of an older type,
the British Admiralty announced
last night, struck mine in the Eng
lish Channel Thursday night and
sank. All the officers and all of her
crew except five were lost.
"a torpedo boat destroyer of an
older type, employed in patrol duty
in the English Channel, struck i
mine and sank All the officers were
lost There were five survivors
among the crew."
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1917-02-10
BERNSTORFF MAKER.
Former Ambassador May Bring
About Better Understanding.


Count Won Bernstorff, relegated
from ambassador to private citizen
when President Wilson broke diplo-
matte relations with Germany, is
looked upon by many officials as the
factor most likely to prevent war
between the two countries. 1t is
learned on good authority that Won
Bernstortf, Immediately upon his re-
turn to Berlin, will resume his ef-
forts to restore the friendly relations
he preserved by clever diplomacy for
two years
According to American diplomats
who have returned from Germany,
the imperial government does not
understand the American point Of
view. Won Bernstorff, who has been
in America for many years, does.
With his knowledge of American life,
gained through long close personal
touch in Washington, and his un-
dcrstanding of American ideals, ne is
expected to be of tremendous service
to his government-and to the United
States-in Strengthening out the ex-
isting difficulties, officials believe.
Of course, the covert act" which
may bring war is likely-is expected
to come before Bernstorff reaches
his native land. In that event his
efforts of course, officials pointed
out would be too late. But, officials
say, on the other hand, that with
fewer and fewer American ships ply
ing the seas and with the automatic
warning to Americans. to keep off
belligerent and even neutral ships,
they have hope, however, slim, that
the cover act" will not be committed
by Germany until Bernstorff gets
home.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1917-02-10
SHOWS FAILING OFF.
Statistics May Conceal Dramatic
Story of British Counter Meas

Statistics May Conceal Dramauc
Story of British Counter Meas
ures.
Back of the mathematical Lloyd's
reports on ship destruction IN Ger
many's U-Boat campaign probably
lies a dramatic story of British coun-
ter~measures, inasmuch as the ton
mage reported wrecked now seems
dwindling.
While the falling off in tonnage
the past two days may be only tenn
porary, some authorities here see in
it the possibility that Germany's era
of frightfulness in the barred area
is to be short lived. -
AS the story went in =. British
circles today, England prepared for
Germany's submarine drive sometime
in advance. She set out new pa
trolls, and she took Steps to see that
liners were armed And armed ships
are the fear of the shell like under.
sea boats.
Perhaps, it is suggested, England
already has established guarded
lanes of gray cruisers within the
barred area, and, moreover, it is be-
lieved Germany already has lost
several of her submarines-though or
this point the British admiralty
never will tell any tales.
Some of Germany's undersea craft
have undoubtedly put back to base
before now, having used their meagel
supply of ammunition. This may
account for the apparent decrease il
activity, though there is still an
other possibility-that some of Ger
many's efforts are being hidden botf
by the British admiralty and Lloyd's
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1917-02-10
SPANS MARINE LOSSES.
Twelve Per Cent of Shipping Sunk
Worth S14,000,000.

Madrid, Feb. 10 The Spanish
Mercantile marine which in July,
1914, consisted of $40 vessels with
an aggregate tonnage of S46,49l
tons, up to January 81, had sustained
losses of ships to the value of about
70,0OO,OOO pesetas by reason of the
war. Seven steamship, aggregating
$4,000 tons, and twenty-five ships
have been sunk by mines or subma-
rines. The losses represent about IL
per cent of the merchant marine.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1917-02-10
DEFAULTER PLEADS GUILTY

Given Choice of Two Years ia State
Penitentiary or Equal Time on
Roads.
Anderson, S. c. Feb. 10.--J. T.
Holleman, former cashier of the
Bank of Anderson, who disappeared
seven years ago, after being charged
with defalcation Of $4,000, entered a
formal plea of guilty in court yes,
terday to charge of breach OF
trust. He was given his choice of two
years in the State Penitenitray Oh
an equal time on the roads of An
derson county. Holleman said he hae
been in the Far West during the
time he was away from here.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1917-02-10
FOUND ADRIFT AT SEA

Sailors From Sunken Steamer Are
Picked Up From Open Boats.
Madrid, Feb. 10.-Ncar death from
exposure, lack of food and exhaustion
three British and one American ne
gro sailors from the British steamer
Dauntless were picked up by a traw-
Ter today after having spent five
days in an open boat. The Dauntless
was torpedoed and sunk on Febru-
arv s. The four seamen were rushed
to a hospital.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1917-02-10
hAPSC0URSE
Wants Authority For Whatever
2 Measures He May Deem Neces-
sary in Case of Overt Act.

washington, reD. W WIN ~
flicting reports regarding the time
Of Ambassador Gerard's departure
from Berlin still in circulation, Of
fieials are not yet willing to an
nounce that the situation has been
entirely cleared up.
First direct official word concern
ing the American diplomats leaving,
reached the State Department today
in a cablegram to the Swiss Minister,
DR.. Ritter, who has assumed charge
of Germany's interests here, saying
that Gerard is leaving today and will
be passed with every courtesy at the
Swiss frontier.
On the other hand, the Philadelphia
Public Ledger today prints the fol-
lowing dispatch under Copenhagen
date line:
A Wolff telegram from Berlin,
sent at late hour, states that AM
bassador Gerard and his staff will
not leave Berlin till February 1S, the
same day Count Won Bernstorff will
leave New York.
The fateful next step" in the con-
troversy between the United States
and Germany will not be declara-
tion of-war.
This decision was reached yester-
day at a meeting of President Will
sons Cabinet which reviewed in de-
tail the delicate international situa-
tion now confronting the nation.
Still waiting for the covert act
that will force this country to move,
the President ana his advisers last
night let it be known that the fol-
lowing course has been decided upon.
When the President is satisfied that
american lives and American ships"
have been destroyed on the high
seas in violation of the submarine
pledges Asornerly made by Germany
he will lay the matter before Con-
gress.
He will not suggest a declaration
of war, but will ask authority to use
the military and naval forces for the
protection of the lives and rights of
Americans at sea.
He will then proceed to use the
military and naval forces for this
purpose, leaving the next move to
Germany. This would result in a
estate of war" but leave the actual
declaration to Berlin.
1t was stated, unequivocally, last
night that the President is deter
mined t!,ct responsibility for q
physical clash between the two ma
tions must rest with Germany, and
that the United States shall under
no circumstances force the issue.
This determination is in line with
the earnest endeavors of the admin
istration to prevent any act which
could be construed as an offense or
affront to Germany during the pres
ent diplomatic break. In carrying out
this determination, it was stated last
night, however, the President will
see to it that no move offending the
honor of the nation or transgressing
the rights of its citizens shall go un-
punished.
Members of the Cabinet reported
the machinery of the government
fully prepared to carry out the pro-
gram laid down by the President.
They would not say, however, what
plans had been made for protecting
American merchant ships in their
voyagine if the dreaded covert act"
forces the President to put the mill
tary force of the nation in motion
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1917-02-10
There were no cases on the docket
of the Police Court this morning.

The Westminster Club Of the Sec
ond Presbyterian Church vii! give
it's fourth annual fancy dress valen'
tire carnival on Tuesday evening
next in the Westminster Building.
Sydney J. Cats, the present Gov
ernor of Florida, who, as was stateo
Yesterday, has adopted the Bible as
his platform, is an Alexandrian, hav'
;no been born in West End, or Duke
street extended. Governor Bloxham
another Governor of the Land OF
Flowers, was also born on Duke
street extended.
Another cold wave struck this city
and vicinity last night, when the
wind assumed the, velocity of the
preceding Friday night. But few
persons appeared on the streets
The wind subsidized considerably
shortly before midnight. Much ice
formed, and the river this morning
was again frozen from shore to
shore. The Norfolk steamer North
land reached this port about half an
hour late. She had to break her
way through the ice after she en-
tered the Potomac.
The Alexandria Assembly gave the
last of a series of delightful dances
last evening in the Elks' Home and
the affair was one of the largest and
most enjoyable of the season. The
out-of-town guests were Mr.. and
Mrs. Rich, of Washington, D. c.,
Mrs. Raymond Hulfish, of Havre,
Montana, Miss Marcella fingling,
Miss Ellen Hopkins. and Messrs.
Robert Standing, Kemp Yingling,
Morris Parrish, Edward Van Devan-
ter, and Mr. Murphy, of Washing
ton. Among others present were
DR.. and Mrs. Stewart Jameson, Mr..
and Mrs. Edward H. Kemper, Mr..
and Mrs. William Wattles, Mr.. and
Mrs. George Warfeld, Mr.. and Mrs.
John c., Freeland, Mr.. and Mrs.
Robert S. Payne, DR. and Mrs.
Thomas B. Cochran, Mr. and Mrs.
George Evans, Mr.. and Mrs. NJ. L.
Horner, Mesdames John H. Foster,
Harry P. Mayo, Robert S. Barrett,
Misses Mary Whitall, Sue Balantine,
Rose Macdonald, Mary Snowden,
Clarence Snowden Christina kem-
per, Lucy Uhler, Della Phillips, Kath-
crime Waller, Messrs. A. D. Brockett,
E. C. Dunn, Carroll Pierce, Sr., j..
Frank Carlin, Eugene. B. Taylor,
Stark, Repass, H. P. Osborne, Nc
Carly Ramsay, Eugene Lindsey, c.
Page Waller, Jr., Philip Dawson,
Stanley G. Blanton, William Brooke,
Carroll Pierce, Jr.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1917-02-10
In Memoriam.

In sad but loving remembrance
of our dear son and brother. Irving
Brown, who departed this life two
months ago today, Dec. 10, 1916.
Whenever we speak your name,
Our eyes with tears are wet
O, Broth er, how We loved you
And Iowa cannot forget.
By his MOTHER, Sisters and Brothers
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1917-02-10
DEFY U-BOATS.
Steamers Orleans and Rochester
Leave New York Today.

New York, Feb. 10.-Without the
barber pole" identification marks
insisted upon by the German govern.
ment, two American freight ships
the Orleans and the Rochester, will
sail today for Europe, the first
American vessels to leave this port
in defiance of the submarine order
The ships, according to their own
ers, will carry no contraband. They
are not armed.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1917-02-10

/ very important business IHdlteIs VIII
come up for consideration.
An alarm of fire called the depart
ment to the apartment house owned
by John w. Herndon at 9l9 Prince
street yesterday afternoon. The
flames were extinguished but not
until considerable damage had been
done.
A railroad contest extending from
Alexandria to Denver, Colorado, has
been started by the Hustlers' class
of the Methodist Protestant Sunday
school. The chart, tracks and en-
gines have been arranged in the
Sunday school room To obtain new
scholars is the object of the contest.
The winning side is to be given a
banquet by the losers, the contest to
close April 10Th.
There will be preaching at the Sec
ond Presbyterian church tomorrow
at II o'clock in the morning and at
8 in the evening by the pastor, Rev.
DR.. John Lee lAllison, with music by
a large chorus choir. Sunday school
will be held at 9:30 in the Westmia-
ster building and the Payne street
chapel The mems bible class will
be at 10 a. M, and Christian En-
deavor service at 7:15 p. m.
The railroad bridge of the Pennsyl-
vania Railroad on the Virginia side
is being guarded night and day by
men armed for any emergency.
Walter Cation, and Howard Smoot,
officers of Alexandria county, are
stationed there during the day, and
their orders are to allow no one TO
loiter near any part of the bridge.
All other railroad bridges out Of
Washington are also being carefully
protected to keep them from being
destroyed
Owing to the extreme difficulty ex-
perienced by the salyatiop Army in
raising funds to carry on their work
Captain Herbert Young has asked
headquarters for a change of ap-
pointment and the probabilities are
that he will be leaving Alexandria
by the Goth of this month. He has
appealed to the churches and busi-
ness men for help without results un-
til this last week but now number
of men are taking an interest in the
work. During the last two weeks
the Army has helped about ninety
people, the actual value of relief dis
tributed being about s94. During
that same period Captain Young has
only received an average Of about
Sc per week for his salary.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1917-02-10

Samuel Roby, an Alexandrian, who
has been located at Hopewell fol
some time, was in the city yesterday
on his way to Washington, where he
will make his future home.
Rev. E. B. Bagby, pastor of the
Columbia Christian Church of Wash
ington, is to preach at the Christian
Mission at 1915 King street, in this
city tomorrow at $3.50 p. m.
Suitable action will be taken by the
members of the bar of Alexandria
upon the deaths of Francis L. Smith,
r. D. Brumback and Samuel P.
Fisher when the Corporation Court
meets on Monday.
Misses Martha and Laura Allison
of this city, attended reception this
afternoon at Belcourt Seminary
Washington, D. c., given by Mrs.
Mary Burke Somervell, in honor of
Mrs. Atlee Pomerene, wife of Sena-
tor Pomerene, Of Ohio.
The funeral of John P. Ahern was
held at St. Mary's Catholic Church
this morning at $3.50, Rev. Louis smet
officiating. The pallbearers were w.
H. Sweeney, James NJ. Duncan, W.
L. Finks, Lyons H Dolan, Charles
NJ. Lennon and John D. Normoyle.
There will be preaching and COM
munion service at the Methodist
Protestant Church tomorrow at II
a m, Christian Endeavor service at
7:15 p. M. led by Mrs. E. 7. Kirk
ley, and at the regular evening SER
vice the pastor, Rev. E. T. Kirkley,
will speak on what to Think"
Rev. DR.. Eugene B. Jackson will
Continue his series of sermons on
"The Seven Churches of ASIA" at
the First Baptist church tomorrow,
taking for his subject at the morn
ing service the church Of Phardis.
In the evening he will speak on The
Enemies of Jesus" with especial re-
ference to the dying thief.
4 special service for children VIII
be held at the Roberts Chapel tomor-
row at II o'clock. In the evening
thare will be held what might be
called a Wesley service, at which
some of the famous old Wesleyan
Methodist hymns will be sung by
vested choir of twenty voices. The
public is cordially invited.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1917-02-10
Conductor is Killed

Charlotte, N. c., Feb. 10. =. A
string of 16 loaded freight cars in
the Seaboard Air Lines yards at
Monroe, N. c., ran wild down the
grade toward Windgate yesterday
morning and crashing into freight
train, wrecked the train and instantly
killed, Conductor A. NJ. Horton:
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1917-02-10
Alexandria City and Suburbs

The Washington Gas Light Com
pany has purchased the Rosslyn Gas
Company, on Thursday and has
taken control.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1917-02-10

When in Washington and hungry
stop at Scfneider's Restaurant 18th
street opposite Raleigh.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1917-02-10

Mr.. Harry B. Cation will act as
teacher of the Wesley Bible Class of
the NJ. E. Church South tomorrow
morning.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1917-02-10
WALKER PERCY ENDS LIFE

MclaHCNUlld UlNeT dS SduSt Iva oSA
eide of Prominent Birmingham
Lawyer.
Birmingham, Ala, Feb. 10. :
Walker Percy, prominent lawyer,
counsel for the Tennessee Coal, Iron
and Railroad Company, who late
Thursday was found dead in room
in his home here with gunshot
wound in the breast, killed himself,
Assistant Coroner J. R. T. RiVes,
officially announced today. Mtlan-
cholia was given as a cause Tor
Percy's act.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1917-02-10

The regular meeting of the Cham
Der of Commerce will be held on
Monday evening at which time some
very important business matters will
come up for consideration.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1917-02-10

Select Grabs and CLANS at
Jacob Brills Restaurant,
Foot of King street.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1917-02-10
RUN ON GERMAN BANKS.
Argentine Firms Have Trouble
Transferring y. Y. Accounts.

Rio de Janeiro, Feb. 10.-Because
of the institutions trouble in trans
ferring New York balances, there
has been a run on the German banks
here. Checks on these banks were
refused by the London and River
Plate Bank. Recause Of shortage o..
tonnage, exports are practically par
alyzed. The exchange rate is weak
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1917-02-10

MONEY TO LOAN-On first mort
gage in Alexandria and Rosemont.
Apply to Howard w. Smith, 107
north Fairfax street. l-l2-tf.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1917-02-10

Mr.. and Mrs. R. B. Craddock are
being congratulated upon the birth
of son this morning, at their home
$40 Prince street.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1917-02-10
SERVICE AND QUALITY.

goes hand in hand throughout our
establishment. Consult us when you
need printing.
COMMERCIAL PRESS
HARRY w. WADE.
313 King Street, Phone 6O
32-tf.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1917-02-10
SEA FIGHT REPORTED.
Dispatch Says British Cruiser and
German Raider Battled Four
Hours

Buenos Aires, Feb. 1Of-Special
dispatches received today from Per
nambuco declare that a battle occur
red Thursday off Fernando de Ma
rcnha between British cruiser
squadron and the German raider. l'he
fight lasted four hours, I: was said,
but the outcome was unknown. 1
The island of Fernando de MAJ
ronha is situated about, l25 miles OFT
the eastern extremity':of Brazil.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1917-02-10

See Linton, at Blondheim's old
stand, City Market, for meats, Auth's
Provisions, etc.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1917-02-10

Samuel Roby, an Alexandrian, who
has been located at Hopewell for
some time, was in the city yesterday,
on his way to Washington, where he
will make his future home.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1917-02-10

Tho Westminster Club of the Sec
ond Presbyterian Church vii! give
it's fourth annual fancy dress valen-
tire carnival on Tuesday evening
next in the Westminster Building.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1917-02-10

Rev. E. B. Bagby, pastor of the
Columbia Christian Church of Wash
ington, is to preach at the Christian
Mission at 1915 King street, in this
city tomorrow at $3.50 p. m.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1917-02-10

Fair tonight and Sunday. Wa=u-
er tonight. Loue.I temperature
ab0nt 20 degrees. Moderate TO fresh
southwest 10 west winds.
High tides 1910 am. & 1895 PM,
Sun rose 1:0G and sets 5:39
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1917-02-10

morning.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1917-02-10

Suitable action will be taken by the
members of the bar of Alexandria
upon the deaths of Francis L. Smith,
r. D. Brumback and Samuel p.
Fisher when the Corporation Court
meets on Monday.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-05-04

sued by Minister Gutchkoff and re-
ported by shepherd in dispatches TO
the United Press on Monday, where
complete equality between officers
and men was established.
1t has long been known that Ter
many is bending every resource and
using every artifce to stir up trouble
among the many diverse elements
whose temporary union In force
achieved the overthrow of autocracy
The agitator Nicholas Lenin, a radl
cal socialist, has been generally
credited with being German agent
He has been active in aliSning one
element against another. There are
several other returned exfles who are
supposed to be working in the interest
of the German movement Meanwhile
Germany is pressing steadily for sep
arate peace through socialist leaders.
The soldiers and workmen's dele
gates, representing the great bulk of
the Russian people, and, through COM
plete domination of the army, holding
the real power to control. have been
steadily meeting and, heretofore, aid
ing the duma provisional government
in restoring order.l
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-05-04
TWO VIEWS OF
GERMAN SITUATION
fContinued from Page ID

was held, have been injured for years
to come.
Retention Of the Belgian city OF Ant
yerp by Germany Is another thing
feared by Hamburg, resulting in the
weIl-defned demand by shipping In
dugtries that there be no annexation
Of territory by Germany-and more
over that Germany SO announce right
now.
Since revelation of the thinner
mann scheme to align Mexico and
Japan with Germany against the Unit
ed States, opposition to the foreign
minister has increased Liberals are
stin ostensibly supporting him, how
ever, probably because he is the only
non-junker in Office in Germany.
On the other hand, proponents N
Bernstorff point out his complete
familiarity with America and Amerl-
cans Is something for which there IS
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-05-04
ton whether Information publish
could be useful to an enemy.
The Paramount Need Just Nov

UNITED Press Leased Wire Servicl
YONKERS, N. Y. May At D
German submarines are sinking 40
600 tons of shipping a week, it doesi
make any difference whether we SCI
Elihu Root or Billy Sunday to Russia
declared Allan Benson, socialist pre-.
Dental candidate at the last electid
when asked today for his opinion
Roots appointment on the Amer!ca
commission to Russia.
Elimination. Of the submarine is Y
one thing of paramount importand
overshadowing everything else
never regarded Root as a good expo
ent of democratic principles, nor do]
now regard him as such. But hay
no sympathy with any opposition !
Root. which is really more Of an \
tempt to bring about a separate pea1
between Germany and Russia than
is to prevent Root going. l would
finitely rather have Root go on Y
commission than to have some me-
go who might work for a separa
peace between Russia and GERMANY