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The Irish standard. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn. ;) 1886-1920, 1917-01-13
u-B Boats Sank 191
Ship. in November
OF These So Were NeutraIs Which
Were Carrying contraband to A.
es-Month's Total Is $500 Tons.

Berlin, Jan. S, (by Wireless to Say.
vile. .)-"During November" says an
Admiralty statement issued today,
"13S hostile merchant ships of total
of 314,500 gross tons were lost through
the war measures on the Central Pow.
ers or this tonnage 244,500 tons was
British. In addition, fifty-three neu-
tral merchant ships of $4,000 tons
gross were sunk for carrying contra
band to enemies. The months total is
thus 4OS, 500 tons.
Since the beginning of the war,
through the war measures of the Cen.
trail Powers 3,636,5O0 hostile tonnage
has been lost, of which 2,794,50O was
British
The Irish standard. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn. ;) 1886-1920, 1917-01-13
TWO IRISH scHoRLARsH,P,

TWO IRISH SCHORLARSHIP.
The Ancient Order and Ladies' Aux
iliary of Chicago will endow the new
diocesan seminary with two $2,5OO
scholarships to be known as St.
Patrick and st. Brigid scholarships.
There is earnest rivalry between the
two county boards as to which will
complete its scholarship first.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1917-07-23
Bank of London Target.

An American Port, July 23.-Ger-
man airmem made strenuous efforts
to destroy the Bank of England in
the great air raid on London, July
z, according to passengers sarnv'ne
from England today.
A squadron of nearly twenty planes
swooped down upon the bank while
anti-craft guns from high buildings
in the neighborhood poured in ho'
fire. The Germans threw down
dozens Of bombs, but none OF then
struck their target. One, however
struck the Swiss Bank, where a mum
her of persons had sought refuge, ant
injured several persons.
Another bomb fell into st. Paul.
Church yard, broke several of tn
stone monuments and destroyed tn
iron railing on the north side. An
other was dropped in front of, tn
main entrance to the cathedral, bu
failed to explode.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1917-07-23
Leaps From Bridge

New York, July, 23.-WSclen and
children on a Putnam avenue trolley
car crossing the Brooklyn bridge
were panic stricken last. night Wren
a man. jumped from the running
board, climbed the railing of the
bridge, and leaped into the East river
before men on the car had time to
stop him.
The body Of the man narrowly es'
capped hitting the Erie railroad barge
Schola, then passing under the
bridge. Life belts were thrown to
him and he was hauled aboard anc
later removed 10 the Volunteer Hos
pital where he gave his name as
John T. Casey, forty-two years old
salesman.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1917-07-23
The Little American" at Richmond
Tonight.

In undoubtedly the most gripping
and thrilling photodrama in which
she has ever appeared, the nations
sweetheart. Mary Pickford, will DC
seen at the Richmond theatre tonight
in her newest Aircraft picture, 1.-The
Little American" This film offers a
particularly timely subject or pa
triotic theme.
The story deals with the present
great war and offers various
surprises that when seen on the
screen will disclose remarkable et'
fects. AS the little American CIR
marooned in a French chateau while
the battle surges around her, Little
Mary" is given an opportunity to dis
play the wonderful dramatic abilit.
with which she is gifted.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1917-07-23
PRELATE AGAINST REPRISAL.
Archbishop of Canterbury Scorns
Adoption OF German Tactics.

London, July 23.-Reprisals upon
German non-combattan.s Tor the re-
cent air raids upon London are op-
posed by Most Reverend Randall
Thomas Davidson, Archbishop of Can
terbury, in letter to Sir Thomas
Barlow, in response to request to
indicate the principles that ought to
1p considered. The Archbishop wrote:
"My own point is best expressed in
the words Of Il resolution passed, on
my motion. by the Bishops of the
province of Canterbury. We record
ed our conviction that the principles
Of morality forbid policy of re-
prisal which has, as a deliberate OBJ
ject, the killing and wounding Of
non combatants.
"The key Of the situation lies in
the intention of the act. Of course, in
one sense, 'reprisap is of the essence
of war. We lombard fortified towns
the object being to harm the enemy's
combattant forces. But quite different
is an attack, the direct object of which
is to harm or kill non-combattants
either for reasons 'of vengeance or to
promote terror, or in the hope Of de-
tesring the enemy from perpetratine
outrages. That is the kind of re
prisai' in which some people wish us
to indulge.
an my belief sdch action. if We
were so mistaken as to adopt it
would be altogether futile as deter
rent; the Germans would alway:
outdistance US in ruthlessnesS.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1917-07-23
ORGANIZED YESTERDAY.
Residents of Virginia Highlands Es-
tablish Sunday School and Elect Of

Residents of Virginia Highlands Es-
tablish Sunday School and Elect Of
licers.
Virginia Highlands, July pa
number Of the citizens and children
Of this community met at the home
Of Louis Storck at Usage Ave-
nue., yesterday and under the direc-
tion Of George X. Bender, of Alex
andria, organized the Virginia High
lands Sunday School
1t is hoped this worthy undertak-
ing will meet with hearty support
from the surrounding territory. All
denominations may be sure of an
eQual welcome. 'fi1e school viii con-
t;nuc to meet for the present at the
home Of Mr.. Storck at 400 ?. nj.
every Sunday.
The following officers were elected:
Dr. f. VI. Over superintendent; Mr..
Louis Storcl. assistant ,Suierihtend-
cnt: Mrs. +. ]. Skidmore, treasurer;
Miss Anna Sealcr Secretary; Miss
Dorothea Storck, organist; A. D.
Davis. chorister.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1917-07-23
CLASSED AS DESERTERS KERENSKY OFF T0ARhY
Russian Premier Called Upon to Stay
Rout of Muscovites in Galicia-De'
fenses Smashed on Smile Front

London, July 23.-Premier keren
skv has again started for the from
at the instance of the Central Com
mittee of Soldiers and Workmen's
Delegates, according to dispatch
from Petrograd.
Dispatches from Galicia state thai
the breach in the Russian line is s
miles wide and 10 miles deep.
The Bourse Gazette says that at
meeting of delegates from regi-
ments at the front it was resolved
that it had become imperative to turn
over all authority to M. Kerensky.
Premier Kerensky as Minister OF
War personally led the Russian Of
fensive which began on July l and
swept everything before it until
some of the regiments became mutin-
Gus and refused to obey orders. 1t
evidently is the hope of the Central
Committee that he may again instlll
the fighting spirit into the soldiers
of Russia.
Berlin, July 23.-The attack be-
gun by the Germans in Eastern Gall
cia last week has developed into a
great success, the War Office an
nounces. The pursuit of the Russians
continued yesterday and, the state
ment says, the Germans everywhere
defeated Russian troops newly.
brought up, taking a large numoet'
of prisoners.
A new battle developed toward the
northern end of the line. The Rus
slams attacked with strong forces pc
tween Kreve and Smorgon. Inc OH
c;al communication says their as
saults broke down with heavy loss
es but that fresh fighting began
later.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1917-07-23
LAWN EETE TOMORROW

The J. r. n. Curtin Memorial
Raraca Class Of the First Baptist
Sunday school will hold its annual
lawn fete tomorrow, Tuesday even
ing, on Odd Fellows Lawn, north
Columbus street In former years the
liberal patronage of AleXandrians
has evidenced their appreciation Of
the work this class is doing in their
community and the advance sale of
tickets promises large patronage
for Tuesday evening. Excellent home
made cake and the best ice cream
will be served Tickets may be OBJ
taincd from members or on the
grounds. In the event of rain guest
will be served in the hall. 114-lt,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1917-07-23
WOULD ABOLISH DEANS
Bishop of London Declares the s3oo'-
600 Spent Yearly for Their ha'n'e"'
anca is Wasted Money.

Iomlon, July 23--Deans OF the
Church of England. or rather the "a
thcdrals of England, are IuXuries ana
should be abolished, in the opinion OF
the Right Rev. Arthur +. W. Ingram
Bishop Of London, who declared thai
the S35O,00O spent yearly on deans is
wasted money. 1T is with no disre-
spect that | say it, he declared, but
| believe that the whole idea OF a
dean being at the head of a cathedral
and the bishop having no right what
ever in his see, is an uncatholic
thing. In some cathedrals q bishop
cannot even preach without the leave
Of the dean and chapter: There are
excellent men among them, out the
money spent yearly is more neenee
for bishops of the new dioceses whlcr
are required
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1917-07-23
VICTIM OF DEATH TRAP.
AGED Woman Killed by Tram a

Aoed Woman Killed BY Tram al
Crossing. =,
Beverly. N. J., July 23.--on he'
way home from church festival MRS
Anna Cramer, 81 years old, : was
naneled by a Pennsylvania Railroad
train at the unprotected Broad street
orade-crossing shortly before midnight
Saturday. After waiting for al
esstbound passenger train to pass shf
walked directly in front OF west
bound freight. An adult daughter
narrowly escaped the same fate a.
she tried to draw her parent away
Mrs Crarer and her daughter mac
hut a moment before said goodnlgh'
70 friends who had accompanied
them to the festival at Coopertown
The aged victim was the mothe'
of IA children, II of whom are NV
ing. =. She also had several Small
grandchildren. Her husband died SUD
denly two years ago.
Buildings along the railroad pre-
vent a clear view OF the tracks. an'
the crossing is regarded as one o
the most dangerous in the county
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1917-07-23
HELD FOR GRAND JURY
Negro Had in His Possession Quart
CT Gin and Six Bottles OF Lager
Beer When Arrested.

Officers Miller and Thompson on
Saturday night intercepted a negro
named William Dade on suspicion OF
violating the prohibition law. Upon
investigation it was found that Dade
rad one quart of gin and six bottles
Of beer on his possession. He was
brought before the Police Court this
morning and held for the action of
the grand jury.
Several other cases were disposed
Of. the parties in each being negroes.
Two Forfeited collateral by falling
to appear, one was fined $50 for as
sault, another S. for being drunk,
ard another $40 for indecent con-
duct.
A white man, charged with shrinking
youth was fined 50.
A resident Of the First ward. who
was charged with allowing an un-
muzzled dog to roam at large, was
fined s..
A white woman, charged with har-
boring The husband Of woman. had
been cited to appear, but she failed
to respond The man in the case
however, was present. as was also
his wife. Upon investigation Of the
case it was decided that the COM
plainant must apply to the Corpora
tion Court for redress.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1917-07-23
AVIATOR LOST CONTROL
Smiths Body Found Entangled in
Wreckage of His Machine.

Wilmington, Del, July 23.-The
oody of Allen 0. Smith, the student
aviator at the Claymont aviation
school. Who was drowned Saturday..
when his machine fell into the Della
ware River near the school, was re-
covered yesterday afternoon. Divers
located The wreckage of the pane
yesterday morning, but could find
no trace of the body Lines were made
fast to the plane and it was dragged
along the river bottom by tugboats
and then hauled up into the hangar
with automobiles. After it had been
taken from the water Smiths body
vas found completely buried in the
vreckage of the cabin.
An examination showed that moth
ing had gone wrong with the plane,
md that the accident was due to
Smiths failure to manipulate the
mechanism when he stalled his en-
zine high in the air. There was no
explosion, and his engine was evi-
IDENTIFY running full speed when he
struck the water. He had not been
.5!e to straighten out after he start,
ed to drop. The last words the in
structor had said to him before nc
started on the trip were =: to leave
the water and soar into the air.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1917-07-23
MOTOR TRUCK KILLS WOMAN
She Falls OF Freight Platform Di'
Iect'y Under Wheels.

Philadelphia, July 23,-Grabbing
for a picte of ice. late last night on
the mix platform of the Pennsyl-
vania Railroad freight station at
Thirty-frst and Chestnut streets,
Mrs. Catherine Bentz, 50 years old,
of No. 321S Sansom street, missing
her footing dropped in TO the ground
directly in the path of heavy alto
truck. A front wheel passed over
her head, killing her instantly The
body was taken to the University
Hospital.
The woman, with neighbor, Mrs
Mary Cantry, went to the freight sta
ton about II o'clock, as was the't
nightly custom. Mrs. Bentz dropped a
small cake of ice to try for larger
one on a far end of the platform. II
her rush she slipped frc"-: the plat
form and was killed by the truck.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1917-07-23
SWEDEN EXPELS SPIES.
Discovers Three Germans Who Had
Part in Ship Sinkings.


Part in Ship Sinkings.
Stockholm. July 23.-Three Ger
mans. one of them captain of ma
rines. have been expelled from Swe-
den FOR espionage. which unquestion-
ably resulted in. the sinking Of many
ships. Their seat Of operations was
GcthoNburg, and their reports appear
to have been made through Copen-,
hagen. One posed as a merchant. the
second as a teacher of languages and
the third, who was the leader, as a
Wholesale merchant,
Walsce, the last-named, carried on
his operations for more than two
wears before his activities were ended
by traveller who recognized him as
"A German officer and Informed the
police He heard what was coming
and fled TO Copenhagen before the
police visited him. There is no
reason to believe that the spy cen
trail" in Gothenburg has been broken
up by the removal Of these three
men.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1917-07-23
,IIIRDERED MAN SHOT THRICE
Victim Of Mysterious Tragedy Is IN
known in Vicinity.

Johnstown. Pa, July 23.--Ihe po-
lice last night are investigating the
finding of an unidentified man mur-
dered along the Mill Creek road, near
Southmont. He had been shot three
times. County Detective Custer and
Coroner Fitzgerald are in charge of
the case.
Harry Wcimen is in a critica! con-
dition tonight at the Memorial Hos
pital. and John Williams has beer
removed TO his home, following a
stabbine in which the men were cu'
bv three strange aliens. Three. sus.
meets have neen arrested.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1917-07-23
]. 5. OFFICIALS AT WORK
Agents Of Department CT Justice
Watching Electric and Steam
Trains Leaving Washington.

! Agents of the Department of JUS
/ tice on Saturday were seeking infor-
nation of violations of the so-called
| Reed amendment to the postoffice ap-
preparation law which provides a
I fine of 81 900 or six months impris-
onment or both, for transporting liq-
s.! uor IN interstate commerce TO Wlr-
ginia, state in which the manufac-
ture and sale of liquor is prohibited.
Not only were they looking after vio-
lations of the Reed amendment, but
they were Oh the alert for violations
of the federal statute against selling
or furnishing liqucr to persons wear
ing the uniform of the military forces.
They arrested two persons charged
with this offense.
Passengers on late trains for Alex
andria were carefully watched by the
police and Department OF Justice
agents, and about midnight the fell
eral officers arrested David Mitchell
co!ored, of 314 South Henry street,
Alexandria. for carrying eight pints
of liquo. into Virginia. Six bottles
were in shopping bag, the agents
stated, and were covered with vege-
tables and a chicken, while two bot
ties were in his pocket.
Mitchell was not arrested until he
reached Virginia. soil. He was placed
aboard Il northbound car and re-
turned to Washington, where he was
locked up charged with violation
of the Reed amendment.
Agents Of the Department of Jus.
tice Saturday afternoon and night
devoted their attention to outgoing
trains carry passengers into Virginia.
They detected several prospective and
one alleged violation Of the law, II
is reported, but in each instance the
pcrsons said to have been implicated
discovered they were being watched
and managed to escape.
As has been stated in the Gazette
4 man who walks across the Aque-
aurt Bridge or Highway Bridge with
a pint flash u whisky IN his pecket
is engaged in Interstate commerce IL
licuor and 50 is liable to punishment
under the Reed bone dry law, accord
ing To instructions issued by the De-
na artment of Justice to United States
attorneys.
The instructions say that it is a.
Federal offense to import liquors into
drr states. even though the dry state
nav not prohibit by law such IN
pcrtations, and even though such
states may specifically permit such
importatlons.
The order holds. in addition, that
every form of transportation Is 1or-
bidden, whether it be vn the person.
h.. common carrier. by private cen
vcvarcc or in baggage.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1917-07-23
ATTACKED BY SUBMARINE
Freiphter Returned the Fire, bu
Ne;tber Side Scored Hit.

Freighter Returned the Fire but
Neither Side Scored q Hit.
An Atlantic Port, July 23.-An un-
successful attack by German $40
marine off the British Coast on
July 8 was made on British freight
steamship which arrived here yes
terday. The U-boat fired two tor
pedoes. One passed 1s feet to the
freighter's stern and the other the
length of the starboard side. not II
feet from the ship. The British vesse
returned the fire. sending four shots
at the periscope, the only part o.
the submarine visible. Apparently
every shot missed its mark bu
this firing had the effect OF causing
the U-boat to cease its attack.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1917-07-23
Lightning Misses Cross

Garrison, n. Y, July 29.-A no''
Of lightning respected cross whe1
# struck the home of B. W. Tichenor
N Kent, Putnam county, and shat
tered everything erse around 1t.
The front veranda, made OF CON
crete has large cross in it at thf
ton of the flight of steps. The con
crete all around the cross, which i
If the same material, was shattere'
but the cross escaped intact.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1917-07-23
5rno in Rusinass Firm

The business heretofore conducted
at 324 King street, under the name
of George Ayers and Son, has beer
y mn,,rchassd by the undersigned and
,,,;lI ~ horpafter be carried on by him
All hills owed by the firm will be
na;a by Mr.. George Ayers at Az
vote street. All bills due the nm
should be paid at the same place o.
at the store. The patronage OF th'
public is respectfully solicited by tht
undersigned. ,yrnc
1T4-3t. FREDEhlth VI. - ii''
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1917-07-23
Card of Thanks.

The wife and sons of Mr.. Ezra
Bayliss wish to thank their friends
who so faithfully assisted them in
their sad bereavement and for the
beautiful floral offerings. Also the
thought and kindness of the Minister
and undertaken during the progress
of the funeral. l7+-1t.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1917-07-23
BREAKS NIECE, IN DIVE
Head Strikes River Bottom as He
Plunges From MOtorboat.

Head Strikes River Bottom as He
Plunges From Motorboat.
Philadelphia, July 23.-Dlving
from motorboat last night in the
Delaware River opposite, National
Park, Charles Warhop, 10 years old,
OF No. 2505 South fscminger street,
struck his head against the bottom
md suffered a broken neck. Ee was
sent to the Navy Yard dispensary
and later removed to the Methodist
Hospital, where lie is in precarlous
condition.
With his wife and several friends,
WARRIOR was motoring along the
Delaware. and late in the evening he
decided to take a swim. He dlved
into shallow water.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1917-07-23
Goal Heavers Get $40 to Si2 Da!

Hammond, Ind, July 23.-Scarclty
If labor in the Calumet region has
.evolutionized wage scales. The coal
HEAVIER now takes the Latin teachers
children touring in his automobile.
Exnert coal beavers at the United
Chemical and Organic Products Com
nanv at Hammond are getting from
slO TO s12 a day. Teachers are get
ting Sc a day. Common laborers are
rettinc 40 cents an hour.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1917-07-23
Robert Earle Crane. twenty years

old member of the First Squadron,
Virginia Cavalry formerly the Rich
mond Blues), was instantly killed late
Saturday night near Cullen, when
he was struck by train. He was
on sentry duty on a railroad bridge
at the time of his death.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1917-07-23
Drafted Men Who do not Come For
ward Liable to Court Martial and
Punishment Say the Authorities.

Complete instructions to cover al
contingencies which may arise under
the draft law will be sent to the To-
cal boards from Washington some
time today, according to the war
board officials. 1t is not, expected
that the Alexandria board will meet
before the last of this week, however
It is estimated by the Washington
officials that about forty per cent
of the number Of men drafted will &c
ineligible physically, although that
cannot be stated for fact. All claims
for exemption are to be closely IN
vestigated. Afidavits will not only
be required from the man himself
but from the dependant and also from
third person acquainted with the
circumstances in: the case.
Governor Stuart has announced the
appointment Of DR.. Arthur Snowden
as a member of the local board OF ex-
emptions for Alexandria city. and
county.
This mornings Richmond Times
Dispatch said: "From reports reach
ing the Adjutant- General, some men
are be;ap misguided by false infor-
nation in regacd to their liability for
service. An instance of this was
brought to his attention yesterday
when young man informed HIM that
he had been advised that it was un-
necessary to obey the. local exemp-
tion boards summons for exami-
nation, as there was mo punishment
provided.
General Sale, to offset such an IN
nression, issued the following state
ment:
"Under the selectiv. draft regula-
tions. the failure of man to appear
for examination means that the local
exemption board must post his name
as one called for service and not ex-
cused. In that event, he will be IN
cluded in the draft and will be ex-
nected to report at the designated
place when his quota is called. II ne
fails to report he then becomes
deserter, and will be liable to court
martial and the punishment provided
by law for desertion, which, in time
Of war, is serious crime.
exemption boards will open
their headquarters early this week
At present. they are merely marking
time. Soon however, they will be
extremely busy men. The smallest
board will have the cases of 27o men
to review. Five days after the no
tices Of. examination are sent out 20
the men. they must report for ply
sical examination. If physically mt,
they have seven days in which to t'le
exemption claims, and ten days IN
which to file the required affidaV1ts.
Virginia was one Of the first States
in the country to have it's district
quotas completed and announced. The
apportionment was made; public on
the morning of the draft. The ma
;orfty of the States have theirs yet
to make public The, promptness OF
Virginia means that the men of this
State will BE-; ordered>qp sooner for.
examination, which means that the
uncertainty as to their status will be
more quickly settled" :
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1917-07-23
DIES FROM SHOCK IN AUTO

Woman Of 60 frightened "heH
Machine Oyerturns.
York, Pa, July 23.-When an auto
mobile upset yesterday on the Car
Isle road, north of this city, Mrs.
Catharine Eckenrode, about 90 years
old died from shock. Her son. ". H.
Eckenrode, was driving the car and
when it got into gutter he stopped
suddenly.
This caused the auto to overturn
Tbcrc were no marks Of injury on the
woman's body.