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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1918-12-05
CROSSING THE GREAT DEER

When President Wilson awcke this
morning the mammoth steamship
George Washington, bearing him aind!
his party, was about in the latituilss
of Portland, Maine. Tomorrow the
good ship will have reached the
Grand Banks of Newfoundland. Sun
day morning the vogayers Will BE- II
The latitude of Labrador. ABOUT
/. twelve hundred miles from Sandy
Hook. and as near Greenland as any
other land.
Far out in the broad Atlant::., 3so
lated from critics, the executive Will
doubtless enojy weeks rest. Wire
less telegraphy will keep the Pres
dent il. touch with both continents
during his voyage
We agaih express the hope thai the
President will keep cn his sea ie%s on
this most interesting voyage. He i
eagerly awaited on the other s!d2
of the globe. where he will play a
conspicuous part in the transition OF
Europe from regal to democsatic
rule. By next Wednesday the George
Washington will, Providence permit
ing, be in the English Ghannel and
nearing Brest, or some other French
port.
In Colonial days Benjamin Frank.
lin made a trip to France in an 'osfsc-
n al capacity. The Great American
took passage in a sailing shlp-thert
was no stream then. While IN the
English Channel his ship was cac@ns
in a storm and wrecked Erauki!a
with the passengers and crew mana,
sed to gain the shore, when one Of the
party turned to Franklin and SAID:
ri think we should erect chapel at
this place as. roker to hea.en u,
our appreciation Of, having becF.
saved.' The sage replied: Il would
suggest that we build Il lighthouse
here"
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1918-12-05
UNMARKED !tl GRAVES

+
III a cemetery near f'Sto'''s E"'AF
1 tti'is over d snot'st'''o D'''T'' >'
Australian soldiers siePt y 'ns''
graves, when the Mafeh ofifs u ~
German aoraes swept ossi sns 's'''s''
Eacn. grave hao pee'' 'A,'''eS VIZ" :
neat 4cross's bearing ''e oe'"R'"- :
name and AND regiment. bu' "neh 'hs
fecedlng leuton wave D:0uSHl 'us
tAt'ses DacA lnlo th"' county, e''"
cross was found to nave oeen aau'e'
with the blacklist OF black, pains' 20
tally celebrating all marks OF iaeht'-
.ficaSion.
As IN exchange says. these are the
aeed!ess acts of wild hate which no
sane mind can understand or excus-.
They bring pain and bitter wrath t.
the living, but the quiet dead pay no
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1918-12-05
MAY APPOINT GLASS
Virginia Representative Leads Il
Gossia Over McAdOo Successor

Washington, Dec. St is believed
here that the Senate today Will re-
cr;ye a recommendation for the ap-
,ointmeat of successor to Secretary
If the Treasury McAdoo. 1t was
slated that the nomination by the
President to the Cabinet position
made vacant by Mr.. McAdoo's res!g-
ration would be made public ycster-
day, but no information on the point
was received by the Senate, whi"!!
AUST ratlfy the Presidents nom;n&-
ton.
The belief persists that Representa-
tive Carter Glass will be named, a.
though he denied yesterday the pos,
had been rendered him. In some qca:
tiers it vas said that final recommer
cation On the question was not made
by the President until yesterday, an
hat the decision will be brought ::
washington today by Secretary Tun,'
rity, who left the George Washington
when she reached the lower bay in
New York Harbor.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1918-12-05

stanzas. IT should hold comfort now>
for many moulners by imagined but,
unknown graves, for parts CT the
solemn song ,aay be applied to those
brave men who share with Moses the
anonymity Of the tomb:
This was the bravest warrior
That ever buckled sword;
This the most gifted poet
That ever breathed q word;
And never earth's philosopher
Traced with his golden pen
On the deathless page truths halt 50
sage
!. he wrote down for men.
Ard hal he not high honor?
Tire hillside fo- pail!
10 lie il state, while angels wait,
With stars for tapers tall!
and the dark rock-pines, like tossing
plumes
OveG us bier to wave.
And Gods own Hand, in that lonely
LAND.
To lay him in his grave!
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1918-12-05
WILLING TO ADVOCATE
However. He Doesn't Believe People
Want Him 20 go and Refutes
Reported Cauncil Action.

Paris, Dec. 5.-king Nicholas Of
Montenegro does not believe reports
that the national council of Montenc-
gro, has decided TO depose him and TO
unite Montenegro with Serbia under
the rule of King Peter. In an inter
view yesterday he expressed willing
ness, however, TO abide by whatevc
decision the people of Montenegro
might make in the matter.
81 haze no confirmation whatever o
tie reported acton, Of the natlon%!
council and ! do not consider the re-
pert serious" he said. q believe the
Montencgr.n people do not desire me
t. 60. an perfectly wiling to abide
by the decision of my people but the!
must first be put in a position wher2
they can speak their will freely.
do not think this is actually the case
az present.
"The rulers of Montenegro have &
ways listened to tie voice of their p"
pie an dthcy will continue to do SO,
confident that everything will come
cut all right"
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1918-12-05

INFLUENZA KILLS 10000
.Ybout $4,000 Civilians Victims
Grip Epidemic Health Service
same stick
Sl vs..

Washington, Dec. 5.-Approxin:a
tclv 100000 deaths from influenza
and pneumonia have occurred among
the civilian population of the United
States SAGE September II, according
&c estimates yesterday by the pub
&c health service. These calculations
were based on reports from cities and
States keeping accurate records.
The epidemic persists, but deaths
are much less Numerous. \ recrudeS-
cance Of the disease now Is apparent
IA many communities. but this is be-
l'cved TO be- sporadic and not gcn-
cral renewal of severe epidemic con-
d:;ions.
Insurance companies have been
hard hit by the epidemic, but there
ere no figures available to show total
losses sustained by these companies.
The government incurred liabilities
of more than Sl70,000,000 in come
ton wlih life insurance carried l..
soldiers il army camps, not. including
tiiose III Europe. There were aboG,
10000 deaths in the camps in t.
United States, War Department rec
ODDS show
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1918-12-05
ANNU AL MEETING

The regular annual meeting of
.he stockholders of the Potomac Saw
ings Bank Of Georgetown, D. c., for
the election OF board % directors
ard any and all other business prop
cry coming before the meeting, will
pe held in the principal Offices of the
company in Alexandria, Virginia
(beirg the offices Of Jas. r. and
Harry 3. Cation, AttomeyS). at three
i3), o'clock r. NJ, en- the 10th day of
December, 1918. Emery H. Bogley,
Secretary.
2SS-4t.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1918-12-05
PUBLIC AUCTION

On the 7th day of December 1918,
at ten o'clock 4. NJ, I will offer for
sale at public auction on the premises,
sO4 Cameron Street, one new hot
water heating plant, consisting of
furnace md nine radiators. This is !
rev plant and has never been put u,
o, used. Terms Of sale CASH.
r. H. cox.
Sergeant.
-Adn,S of estate Of Amanda Gray.
2S6, At.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1918-12-05
HERE'S YOUR CHANCE

The Alexandria Amusement Com
p2ny announces that but one name
from each person will be considered
in connection with the offer of $2J
Tor the most appropriate and attrac-
tive name for the new moving picture
theatre now in course of construction
OH the site of the old Surprise Thea
TIE. Suggestions may be left at ~
box Office of the Richmond Theatre
or at the Office &C the Alexandra
Amusement Company, S12 King
street.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1918-12-05
THE KAISER'S DREAMS

While reading day or two ago
"aiv Four Years in Germany" writ
ten by former United States AmDas-
sadcr Gerard. we again came across
that passage describing the Kaiser
shaking his finger 1t Mr.. Gerard ana
saving: Il will stand no foollshncss
from America after this war" ms
yar-mad tyrant meant that our Mon-
roe doctrine would prove house OF
cards after Ire had placed Europe
under MS iron heel. He had ever re-
gardcd the Monroe doctrine as
Scarecrow.
At the beginning Of the late wa"
il, was Il common threat OF the Ica-
tons. "wait till we get at the green
table
The war is now thing Of the past.
Germany has been defeated. ncr mon
archy destroyed, and this defiant dcs-
net ana his silly son are the objects
of wrath frcm their own people.
They will rot take ;he high seat At
the peace table and are destineG TO
hear much Of what they al one lime
thought was fooIishness from Amer
lea.
The former Kaiser declined t. be
interviewed recently on the ground
that he had retired to private life.
From prospective monarch of the
world he has become :" modest amt
retiring that be dlslikes to be cve1
forced into print. But he Is comfort
ed by the thought that he has "Sonie
friends still in America" He may
have, but as III exchange says. his
friends are rot the friends OF the
United States.
His ridiculous son once called tha
Crown Prince. is more loquacious. dc
gives column interview, which h2
begins by declaring that he has re-
nounced nothing and has signed no
document of any kind, and the rest
of which he devoteS to showing how
much superior ne was as Il soldier
and statesman to everybody else il
Germany. He knew that England
would enter the contest; he knew The
var WAS lost in October. 1914; he
knew the attack On Ner:iun was
blundcr: he knew Hindeuburg ind
the rest CT the German Staff We're 4
lot Of fools. IF ne had been the SUI
preme boss, Germany would not be
in such pickle. He has gone into
Holland because the present German
Government did not seem to want his
services But in spite Of this gross
lack Of appreciation he is willing to
20 back and show them how to run
republic.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1918-12-05

Home. on BraIdock Heights, with
garage. Barn etc, and about one acre
Of beautiful grounds. Immediate pos
session.
4 country place, five acres, with
large dwelling, two baths, furnace
heat. electric hghts, etc, and also
modern cottage, garage, barn, and
other out buildings. The trees, shrub
berry and view together with the neigh
bcrhood make this mace especially at
t.active. Immediate possession.
Several smaller places in the Vi
entity.
Modern ten-room brick house IN
Rosemont, built by the owner; cxccp-
t;onally good coalition; fine lawn and
grounds; very attractive home; i'm
rleGiate possession.
\ frame stucco eight-room house,
BATH, hot water heat, etc, fine vicw
and location. Possession in thirty to
sixty days
Other attractive city, suburban and
country homes.
MORRIS L.. HORNER,
612 King Street.
alcNaudria. Virginia.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1918-12-05
STOLES AND CAPES
DESTROYING EVIDENCE

Germany is ordering destruction Of
I'll documents pointing to her respon-
sibil;ty fer the war, advices from
Pernc % diplomatic officials mere
stated today.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1918-12-05
FOR SALE

Hand embroidered articles suitable
fer Christmas presents ats. 921 King
street. on Wednesday,. December II.
2SS-3t. a.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1918-12-05

Wanted-Kitchen nan, $l5 week
Women for kitchen work. Also OK
7erienced mattresses. Apply Mon
:icelio Cafe.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1918-12-05

Help Wanted-Boy wanted to help o.
delivery truck Apply Banner Steam
Laundry, 900 Oronoco street. 2S8-3t
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1918-12-05

In Alexandria, two men experienced in
installnent or similar business. Sal
airy, commission and advancement
~"c,!uccrs. 353 Munsey Build
ing, Washington. .. G. 2s3-6t
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1918-12-05

Wanted o%mcn, watcrmcn and men
to handle wood piles for pile driv-
crs. sc. 30 and 81 - cents per
hour. Raymond Concrete Pile Co.,
Torpedo Plant, foot &C heron
Street. Alexandria, VI.
2S5-tf.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1918-12-05

Wanted-A woman to do washing and
ironing in small family. Call a
Colonial, Apartment ). 21l North
Fairfax street. 2S7-1t.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1918-12-05

e.. ocery clerk waEtcd. Permanent po-
sition. Apply J. Glassman, Del
Ray, Va.
2S6-At.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1918-12-05

MANAGER wanted for sy:lchroon1
good wages paid to right party. ap.
p,y New Southland Hotel, Alesan-
drj.. Va 2g5-5f.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1918-12-05
HELP WANTED

Help WaEted-Man or boy wanted 70
work around store. NJ. Ruben and
Son, Col King street. 2oS-3t.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1918-12-05

Il ANTER--Lahorcrs, white and col
o-cd. Highest wages. EiHer do7
nr hieht work. Ap?sy to Virginia
Shipbuildine C2rnora TORS Repre-
sentative, u. S. EMPLOYMENT Sorry
ica. Post Office Rui!dic2. AlGxan
Grja VIRGINIA. 2j4-tf
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1918-12-05

CUGX wanted mae or female: good
wages. Apply New Southland
Hotel, Alexandria, Va. 20o-ff
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1918-12-05

Carpenters and labo:ers wanted
for work on Accotink Creek Dam,
near Springfield, Va. Amburscn
Construction Co., Inc.
2TJJ-tf.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1918-12-05
MISCELLANEOUS

VIII pay reasonable price for lessons
on Guitar, address "GuitaE." Care
Gazetse 0tfice.
The Nenana daily news. (Nenana, Alaska) 1918-1921, 1918-06-14
BIG GRAVEL BED
BEING PREPARED
FOR BALlAST|NG
D-agline Excavator Is Working Two
Shifts to Uncover Gravel Bed
Soon.

The crew of the dragline camp,
formerly known as Camp %, who
have been busy throwing a temper
airy line, to go around the washout
on the Government railroad, approx
mately one mile beyond Bailey sta
ton, having now completed that
work, will again resume the work
they had been engaged in.
These men use a large quantity
of gravel in ballasting and surfac-
ing and in order that a practically
unlimited supply can be got, a night
crew has been put on the dragline
excavator for the purpose of strip
ping the over-burden and exposing
the gravel bed, which lies near the
present location of the dragline
camp.
The overburden is said to be from
a foot to four feet thick in places,
beneath which fine bed of gravel
is found. Frost is encountered at
depth of five feet on the exposed
gravel bed and this condition neces-
states the moving of the drag;:re
excavator to another part of the
gravel bed until the suns action
removes the frost. 1t is expected
that in few days all the gravel
needed for surfacing and ballast
ing the railroad will be easily OBJ
tanned
The Nenana daily news. (Nenana, Alaska) 1918-1921, 1918-06-14
OLD ST0REHOUSE
IS PIG Pen NOW
Warehouse No. Torn Down and
Rebuilt Under Contract for
Use AS Pig Pen.

Albert Lamote (Gunny) and his
partner Bert Wilson were awarded
the contract to tear down and re-
build on a previously selected site.
the old log building known as ware
house No. 2.
This was the very first building
to be used by the Commission as a
warehouse when the work of locat-
ing the present railroad line was in
progress. 1t is believed that this
warehouse was one of the old Duke
buildings.
With the increase in the litters
of pigs belonging to the Commission,
the need for a suitable place to
house the growing herd became ap-
parent, and as result, the old ware
house has been converted into a
home for them.
The Nenana daily news. (Nenana, Alaska) 1918-1921, 1918-06-14
RED CROSS MONEY
is SENT AWAY

A few days ago Special Disburs-
ing Agent C. H. Hall RENTED quite
a large sum of money which Will
go to swell the funds of the Red
Cross.
OF the amounts so RENTED, the
sum of S2733.22 was collected dur
ing the Red Cross drive held here
recently. The sum of s840.05 was
collected from various sources for
the Red Cross yarn fund, and the
sum of S215.5O represented the
money derived from the bids on he
White House wool.
PERSONALS
Lester Earhart, who has i,een
drafted under the selective service
regulations, arrived in town frcn.
his camp on the acknowledgements
line, and will go to Fort G:Dhon
with the rest of the boys
Albert Lundborg, the well known
contractor, is in town or IA business
visit. He will probably remain for
a day or two.
Frank Whitley md ice Heaocck
went out the line on the tain leav-
ing last evening. They expect to
be gone for few days.
Peter Grandson, who was appoint
ed to a clerkship in the store de-
partment of the Alaskan Engineer
ing commission, assumed his duties
T."
The Nenana daily news. (Nenana, Alaska) 1918-1921, 1918-06-14
NEW LOCATION
FOR RAILROAD
IS APPROVED
Construction of Railroad On New
Location to Be Taken in Hand
At Once.

The recommendation of Mr.. Fred
erick D. Browne, engineer in charge
of the Fairbanks division of the
Alaskan Engineering commission,
regarding the construction of the
Government railroad, on the new
location has been approved by the
authorities, and arrangements are
now under way for the commencing
of actual construction work.
All of the machinery. equipment
and tools used in railroad construc-
ton work are now being thoroughly
overhauled AID repaired and it is
expected that these will be ready
for active service in a very short
while.
1t is confidently expected that a
commencement will be made with
the actual construction Work in the
course of three or four days and
that there will be work for labor
of all kinds on the Government rail-
road.
The Commission officials expect
to begin double shifts ,.,su as soon
as the machinery, tools, material
and supplies necessary for such an
undertaking can be assembled in
good shape, and everything neces-
sary is being done with this end in
view.
There will be work to do on the
Government railroad for all those
who want work.
The Nenana daily news. (Nenana, Alaska) 1918-1921, 1918-06-14
FIVE SPOT COMING
TO HEADQUARTERS
Five Spot May Be Able to Steam
Over Repaired Break In Road
Tomorrow.

With the receding of the flood
waters along the line, repair work
has been undertaken and with a view
to bringing Locomotive No. 5 into
town, the washout in the grade be-
tween the old location of camp Is
and the present location of camp 16
(surfacing) is now being repaired.
At the time of this washout on
the line the locomotive was sta
toned at camp 16 (surfacing),
which is situated on the north bark
of Clear creek and as effective re-
pairs were not possible during the
continuance. of the floods, her
fires were drawn and a Waterman
placed to look after her.
The men of section number 8 are
now engaged in cribbing up the
track to permit of the passage of
the locomotive.
1t is expected that this work will
be completed by noon tomorrow and
that the locomotive crew Will 60
out and fetch the five-spot iato
town.
The Nenana daily news. (Nenana, Alaska) 1918-1921, 1918-06-14

Any food consumed over and
above the needs of the human body
is wasted.
The Nenana daily news. (Nenana, Alaska) 1918-1921, 1918-06-14

George Palmer, who has grad
ing contract on the right of way
near Ignite, is preparing to leave
for the scene of operations.
The Nenana daily news. (Nenana, Alaska) 1918-1921, 1918-06-14
U-BOAI CAPTAIN
IN YANKEE NAVY
Former Cunner's Mate Now Cperat-
ing Enemy Diver OFF Atlantic
Coast.

NEW Notwithstanding to affi-
davits made by survivors of Ameri-
can vessels torpedoed recently by
the German submarine U-151, now
operating off the Atlantic coast, the
commander of the enemy diver is
Captain Neustid, who served five
years in the American navy as "a
gunners mate. Some of the sur
vivors, who spent eight days on
board the submarine, have positively
identified the U-boat commander as
the former gunners mate.
The Nenana daily news. (Nenana, Alaska) 1918-1921, 1918-06-14
BROWN HOIST CLEARS SPACE
FOR THE RAISING OF TRACK

The Brown hoist has Ieen busy
for the past few days in removing
from the vicinity of the tracks in
the Nenana yards, a quantity Of
lumber and saw logs, etc, that hap
pened to be stacked close to the
tracks in the yard, and stacking
them elsewhere.
This was done so that the men
who will be engaged in raising the
track above the flood level will have
lots of room in which to do the
work properly.
The Nenana daily news. (Nenana, Alaska) 1918-1921, 1918-06-14
MORE MONEY FOR
THE ORPHAN FUND
Donations For the Aid of War
Orphans Still Come and More
Are Needed.

The receipt is thankfully acknow-
lodged of a donation of SIS made by
Herman Kessler to the Orhpan fund.
A. d. Pratt has also undertaken to
support one orphan for the period
of one year and has RENTED the
first monthly instalment of So. to-
wards this worthy object. The sum
of $1,000 is needed for the sup
port of an orphan for a year.
Mrs. F. S. Ryus, who is looking
after the interests of the war or
phans, will leave on the steamer
Washburn on an extended vacation,
to be spent at Tanana, and during
her absence Mrs C. H. Hall will
take charge of the work in connec-
ton with the Orphan fund. All
contributions should therefore be
sent to Mrs. Hall.
Mrs. Bowen, president of the local
Red Cross society has also appointed
Mrs. Ryus to look after the salvage,
and during the absence of Mrs. Ryus
in Tanana, Mrs. Carl Schmidt will
have charge of this branch of the
Red Cross activities.
Anyone desiring further informa-
ton regarding the various branches
of Red Cross activities can have
same on application to Mrs. J. R.
Bowen, president of the local branch.
The Nenana daily news. (Nenana, Alaska) 1918-1921, 1918-06-14
LADIES OF NENANA TO
ENTERTAIN DRAFTED LADS

Immediately following the Red
Cross meeting held this afternoon,
the ladies of Nenana discussed plans
for getting up an entertainment
in honor of the boys who have been
drafted and who will leave for Fort
Gibbon on the 10Th.
Full plans of the entertainment
to be given will be announced later.
All patriotic Nenanaites are in
vited to help in making the prt-
posed entertainment the success it
deserves to be. Donations of vanilla,
sugar, cream, and rock salt will be
received by Mrs. Cooney.
The Nenana daily news. (Nenana, Alaska) 1918-1921, 1918-06-14

Word received in Fairbanks is to
the effect that bids for the building
of barracks at Fort Gibbon calls for
specifications of the lumber separate
from the actual bids for construc-
ton.
The Fayette falcon. (Somerville, Tenn.) 190?-current, 1918-05-10

Drives Out Malaria, Builds Up System
The Old Standard general strengthening tonic.
GROVES TASTELESS chill TONIC. drives out
Malaria enriches the blood, and builds the ys-
The Fayette falcon. (Somerville, Tenn.) 190?-current, 1918-05-10

Just before noon Wednesday the
alarm of fire was sounded and it was
learned that the residence on South
Main street owned by Mrs. Hattie Lip
sky and occupied by Prof. and Mrs. G..
G. Foskett was on fire, The flames
were then between the ceiling and roof
andsnade it next to impossible for the
fire fighters to make any progress to-
ward extinguishing the flames. They
tHrned their attention to saving ada
cent building which we're in danger, a
strong south wind blowing the flames
toward the next cottage which is oc-
cupied by County Register j. W. Mat
thews and family. This building was
saved without damage. The furniture
from the burned house was mostly
saved. The house was insured for 81,
600. about half its value, and the con-
tents were insured for $500. The fire
started from a coal oil stove in the
kitchen,