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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1918-06-22
THE DEVIL WRITES KAISER.
Confidential Correspondence from So.
tan to Wilhelm as Translated by
Eugene H. Blake of the Vigilantes.

Internal Palace, Hades.
Friend Wilhelm:
/ see by my asbestos copy or Ber-
lin Lckal-Anzeiger that you broke 81
lcnce recently west Of the battlefield
of Cambria and asked one OF your Of
ficers "What have | not cone to pre-
serve the world from these horrors :"
Don't you know what folks will say
to that, Wilhelm?
It is sure to bring up how you d
not let Austria accept Serbia's abject
surrender of her national rights Go
preserve peace. And that you did no:
accept England's offer to arbitra;e
and save the world from war.
! Then besides, my dear Willie, every
body knows by this time that you
haven't treated Belgium in a way
make for peace. You remember
kept warning you that this is good
frightfulness but bad business. You
know you did not leave very many
homes standing in the parts of France
! and Italy and Russia and Rumanla
where you have been. This kind OF
business doesn't preserve the world
from horrors and you can't expect 70
make folks believe it does. Besides.
you have not spared the lives of neu-
trails who happened to be below you.
bombers or above your submarines
lYou have not kept your Bernstorffs
from burning America and your For
Luxburgs from Sinking without {
trace"
! Another thing, my dear boy, yoe
haven't got off the neck of the German
Ipeople long enough to let them MAKE
peace. The one greatest thing yo'
have not done to preserve the world
!, from these horrors is to give up tnt
, idea of pilinf up enough dead German
soldiers and suffering German citi
szens to climb to that high throne o.
!, world power you covet. Of course,
understand when you asked that ques
: ton in publ, you were iust trying L
keep them fooled, but it don't STRIKE
me that you put anything over by say
ing it.
|! Yours for the best way OUT,
The Devil
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1918-06-22
.GoTT FORGIVE" PRAY, HUNS
Work Daily Death and Woe on Enc
N.Y." Is Their Plea.

Amsterdam, June 22.-German SOL
dicrs now are required TO ask their
@Gctt" for forgiveness when their
shots do not take effect against the
allies.
This is almost unbelievable but it is
true
The prayer which contains this bru-
tai plea is contained in a booklet pre-
pared for army circulation by one
Dietrich Vorwerk. 1t is also circu-
lated among church congregations at
hcme.
The prayer reads:
Though the warriors bread be
scanty, do Thou work daily death and
tenfold woe upon the enemy.
"Fp-give in merciful long-suffering
each bullet and blow which misses its
mark
LEAD us not into the temptation
Of letting our wrath be too tame in
carrying out Thy divine judgment.
"Deliver US and our ally from the
Internal Enemy and his servants or
earth.
Chime is the kingdom, the German
land; may we, by the aid of Thy
steel-clad hand, achieve the fame and
the glory. Amen"
Dietrich Vorwerls, the collector Of
this prayer book and perhaps the au-
thor o. this sharpshooters' prayer, is
the man who wrote the words to the
HYMN in which the blessing of "Gott"
is asked upon the German "Cherubln-
en-, Seraphinen, Zeppelinen" (cherubs'
seraphs, zeppelins).
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1918-06-22
"Grave Duty"

1.-THE National Security LeaTic, pur-
suant to unanimous action of its En-
ecutive Committee, has taken upon it.
self the grave duty of imprcsslng
these matters upon you and asking you
to pledge your service for prompt ac.
ton to prevent disaster which nigh;
follow the election Of incompetent or
disloyal men to Congress. This can
be prevented through definite and con.
certed action on the part of loyal clti-
zens, who are In the vast majority.
Neglect and indifference may prove IA
tai.
"The remedy is for every one to AS
sumo the personal obligation Of speak
ing with or writing without delay to
political leaders, newspaper men ard
others who form public opinion in
their Congressional Districts. Make
them realize sharply that the need of
the nation is the election Of men OF alb
solute and unconditional loyalty who
are determined to prosecute the war
to victory and who possess the
strength of character and unquestion-
ed ability to be Of real service to the
country in this crisis. The problems
before the nation are such as to try
the very souls OF the best men that we
can elect
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1918-06-22
Better Cooking by
Electricity,

Women have long known that electric cooking is
4rer that it banishes all the dust and ashes of coal
aud wood and SCOT and fumes of gas. They have
known that it makes the kitchen cooler; the air
tEsgG, hat is the most convenient way to cook Now
IaF hare the word of the women who stand for the
MOS sc> 1tiic cooking methods known, that electric
coolsfn2 PRODUCES better results than any other
means
Let us demonstrate the various sizes of ranges
and telar U.s. to the satisfied electric range USERS
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1918-06-22
HUNS ACCEPT PLAN

Agreement Providing for Care and
Exchange of Prisoners May Be Con-
cluded Soon.
An agreement between the govern
| nents of the United States and Ger
| many, providing fer the care, occ1-
patton and exchange OF prisoners o.
war, may be concluded within short
time, and a measure Of the anxiety
felt in this country for the fate OF
Americans held by the enemy will be
relieved.
Secretary Of State Lansing was in
formed today by the Spanish Minister
at Berlin that Germany has accepted
ain principle" the proposals lately
submitted to the German government
BY the State Department dealing with
the prisoner of war problem. This is
taken to mean in Washington that
Berlin is willing to accord civilized
treatment to Americans held in that
country.
The Spanish Minister'S report does
not cover the question of reprisals
raised by the German government IN
connection with it's demand that Cap
tain Won Rintelen, now serving sent
ence in a Federal prison for crimes
against the United States, be ex-
changed for a naturalized American
convicted of crime by German court
martial This matter still is in sus-
pense, although the State Department
officials feel that they called Ger
many's bluff when they let that gov
eminent understand that the United
States itself could engage in that sort
Of game, if forced to do so.
The question at issue now is one
that concerns military prisoners held
by the two governments and not crirni-
nails who have been punished by either
of them or with civilians who are in
termed as matter of national safety.
It was raised by the United States in
a communication submitted to Berlin
through the Spanish Legation follow.
ing a series OF reports indicating that
allied prisoners of war held captive by
Germany were being maltreated, were
being underfed and were being COM
PEELED to do military work, if not mill
tary service, al CT which is in viola
ton of The Hague prewar agree
mcnts upon the subject.
Widespread anNie:.- was felt in this
country upon the publication Of these
reports. The Swi~5 legation was
asked to investigate them insofar as
they might involve Americans and at
the same time TIE Department O..
State put on foot negotiations which
it was hoped would be taken up seri-
ously by the German government
Yesterdays adviccs indicate that the
Germans have taken them up serious
ly and while the report of the Span
ish Minister seems to have been based
upon informal assurances, Mr.. Lans-
inc feels confident that the discussions
which are to fellow will result in sat
isfactory arrangements for the pro-
lection and the exchange of prisoners
CT war held by the two nations.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1918-06-22
Personal Responsibility.

1.-THE people Of your district will IN
doubtedly take the right stand If awak-
ened to the political situation in. time
to secure the. highest type of candi-
dates to vote for in the primaries. Ev-
cry citizer1 can directly influence re-
suits to that end, and we. earnestly
hope that you will recognize the re
sponsibiIity of-so doing.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1918-06-22

Agreement Providing for Care and
Exchange of Prisoners May Be Con-
Guided Soon.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1918-06-22
10 WOMEN TO l GERMAN MAN.
France Estimated TO Have IA WON,
en- 10 ETery 100 Mcn.

London, June 22.-1f the war ENDS
this year it will leave the German poi,-
u!ation with 10 women for every. man:
says Rome dispatch to, the EXPIRES
today. quoting an Italian professor q
sociology who has written book o.
war and population. He estimates that
France has 124 women TO every lou
men.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1918-06-22
25,OUO Letters.

The Leagues campaign will be con.
Quoted by a committee headed by
Charles D. O:th, prominent New
York commission merchant. This COM
mittee, as q preliminary step, has laid
the matter before $4,000 leading citi-
zens in all parts Of the country and Of
NIL political beliefs In the following let
ter:
"The conduct of the war and, in
Tact, the very future Of America are
dependent not only upon the election
of War Congress that will enact nee
essary laws, but upon the presence in
the National Legislature Of men OF
vision, ability and broad experience,
who are the best qualified Of our citl-
zenship to correctly solve the great in
ternal and international questions
which will come before the next Con-
preSS
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1918-06-22
BIG cAMPAlGN
TO ELECT LOYAL
War CONGRESS
National Security League An
neunces Nationwide Nom
Partisan Participation in
Fall Elections.

Active participation by 1t in the Con-
gressional campaigns, which will short
ly commence throughout the country,
has been announced by the National
Security League. The League declares
that unusual measures must be taken
to insure the election this fall Of
Congress which will stand militanty
behind the carrying Of the war to
decisive victory.
The entire force of the Leagues Isl
branches and its membership OF over
100000 patriotic American citizens will
be- thrown into this campaign. The
creation of support Of the movement
outside the League win also be I'M
dertaken by means of an active propa-
ganda among the leading citizens Of
every state in the Union, irrespective
Of party.
Elihu Root Takes Lead.
Ellhu Root, who is Honorary Presl-
dent of the National Security League,
at the recent Annual Meeting Of the
organization laid particular emphasis
on the necessity OF non-partisan sup
port of the Government in its eff
forts for the aggressive prosecution of
the war and the consequent impcr-
lance Of this years Congressional cleo
tons. The matter was then taken up
by the National Executive Committee
of the League and the campaign decid-
ed upon ut meeting attended by Al
ton i. Parker, who is Honorary Vice
President of the Security League;
James w. Gerard, former United
States Ambassador to Germany, one Of
the Leagues Vice Presidents; S. Stan
wood A1enken, President Of the
League; Lawrence T. Abbott Of the
Outlook. and other prominent men.
The League for National Unity and
othec great national organizations
have already Endorsed the movement.
The leading newspapers Of the country
are also expressing their approval.
The following are q few of the IA
vorable editorial comments which are
appearing in all parts Of the country:
Editorial Approval.
Williamsport (Pa.) Sun: "The Ma
ticnal Security Leagues effort will
have the hearty support Of all patri-
otto voters"
Springfield (Mass.) Union: '"This
idea is sound and emlnently worthy Of
serious attention"
:. Dcs Moines (Ia.) Tribune: "Herc in
Iowa we may well emulate this exam
pie WHICH, will lead to victory for
Amercanism regardless Of party desis-
nation"
Saginaw (Nfich.) News: This CAM
paign will have a strong and growing
following all over the country"
Helena (N1ont.) Independent: "Ameri-
leans upon whom party lines rest light
~ and many who are strong for their
party will find reasons for commenda-
ton of the plan Of the National Sc
curity League"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1918-10-25
Ami. Chase. 10 ,e.r., Casualty Ho.vt..,

Minnie Garner. IS years, tuberculosis nos-
John W. Alexander, 40 years, 144e Church
william smaiiwood. 81 year.. St. Elizabeth
Emmett. Robinson. ss years. 2s4 street
Harold E. Posey. Is years. National Train
CHARLES e. johnson. 70 years, St. Elisabeth
Hospital.
Beatrice Smith. 20 yrars, sss o street month
Harry Palmer. 3 ysan 1912 osrrsalourr
STANFORD warren. is years. National TRIM
James & ssenes. 50 ysar.. 2ss vtrEini.
: Elisabeth Queen. 30 years. 427 Tempse curt
Edwsrd Dunbar. as y.sr.. Ereeamea's Hes
Howard strothsss. % yesrs. wszA,nsson Az
Richard Bailey. Is yean, st. Elisabeth Hos
Christine Disss, 1e years. Freedmen's Hos
Msrs.ret Jones, p years. washinstoa Asy-
Ollie Bright, years. 1898 eM place.
Mary A. Mason. 6s years. GIL o street north
William Arnold. s years. children's Hospital.
Lawrence Jackson. year. IS 18th street
Geneva Bailey. "a years. IS I street south
Agnes Smith. 81 years. 2os B street north
Samuel Scott, 50 years. 80 n street south.
west
sadie Neal, 5 day.. aos T street Northwest
Dora Williams, % yean. St. Elinbeta Hes
Tsodau. Bush. 4 years. 1921 o.zsubar.
street southwest.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1918-10-25
FOR C0L0RED PATIENTS.
Armstrong Manual Station Needs
Doctors and Nurses Aids,

The Armstrong Manual Training
School relief station for colored in
fluenza patients is in need of doctors
and nurses aids. Automobiles used
for transporting nurses and doctors
to the homes of the sick people are
also needed. Gasoline and oil will be
furnished by the relief authorities.
Doctors handling charity cases are
asked to report them to the Arm
strong Manual Training School. who
will see to it that such patients are
taken to the hospitals. The Office is
open from 9 in the morning to IL
pm, and there is always some one at
the desk to give out any information
desired.
1t is suggested that people use the
telephone wherever possible. DR.. A.
NJ Curtis is in charge Of the station,
and DR.. Sarah Brown is the general
superintendent Many public school
teachers have volunteered and most
of the work is being done by them.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1918-10-25
EPIDEMIC HITS SCHOOL HARD.
Fifty One Cases at the Industrial
Home-Boy Dies From Disease.

The influenza epidemic hit hard the
Toys and girls making their homes at
The Industrial Home School. in Wis
Consin avenue at the Naval Observa-
tory lane, Georgetown Out of a pop
0lation of nearly 200 boys and girls
there have been fifty-one cases, four
of these being among the girls and
dorty-seven boys. One Of the little
boys ten years old. died from the dis
case. He was buried yesterday.
The school has been under quaran-
tine imposed by Supt. Skinner. and,
while all the patients have practically
recovered, the quarantine has not been
lifted and will not be for some days
10 come, until the health authorities
think it will be safe to admit visitors.
Supt. Skinner says he does not want
visitors there now, and requests rela-
tiveS and friends. of the children under
lis care to remain away until he
raises the quarantine.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1918-10-25
HOME MASK MAKING URGED.
Red Cross Chapter Will Supply
Them When Stock Is Obtained.

The distribution of more than 50.-
900 gauze anti-inf1uenza masks by
the District of Columbia Chapter Of
the Red Cross has temporarily ex-
hausted the supply, and the organi-
cation is urging more than ever the
manufacture of these simple but eff
ficacious preventives in the home.
Most of its stock went to hospitals
and government departments.
The District chapter announces
that as soon as a new supply is OBJ
tanned it is ready to resume it's dis
tribution to the public.
Directions for making these masks
are simple. Three thin layers of mus
lin or two thick layers or four layers
of cheesecloth are sufficient for a
mask. The cloth should be about five
by six inches. sewed around the
edges. Tape long enough to tie the
mask on securely should be attached.
The outside of the mask should be
marked with bit of black thread.
Masks should be boiled every night
for five minutes.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1918-10-25
GIRL SCOUTS FURNISH
FOOD TO 600 PATIENTS
Demand for Proper Nourishment
Continues, Despite Fact Epi-
demic Recedes.

Despite the fact that Washington's
epidemic Is apparently receding. the
demand for proper nourishment for
sick persons remains urgent, accord
ing to those in charge Of the diet
kitchen maintained at Central High
School by the local Girl Scout organi-
zation, which has, in the six days it
has been running, furnished supplies
to nearly 600 invalids.
No patient is crossed Off the supply
list until sufficiently recovered to go
back to normal diet. Every class and
station is represented in the daily
deliveries.
Donations for this needed work not
heretofore acknowledged include the
following: Mrs. Randolph II. McKim.
$50; Maj and Mrs. s. r. Voorhees,, SIS;
Mr.. Thomas W. Lockwood, SO; Miss
Lucy Buford, IS: Miss Mollie Davis,
IS; Mrs. Cora Denty, IS: Hannah M.
Morsell. IS: Mrs. Horton a. McKee,
vor. 81; Mrs. A. G. Mcclure, 81; Miss
L. W. Wilkinson. 81: Mrs. George w.
White, 81: friend. Girl Scout Neuten-
ant, IS cents.
Through the interest Of Miss Pace,
one Of the high school teachers, the
Red Cross group of the patent office
turned over to the influenza kitchen
six huge baskets of glass and tin con-
tainers, which were needed and highly
appreciated.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1918-10-25
JAMES B. MAHoNEY DIES.
Secretary to Bernard N. Baruch
Succumbs to Influenza in France.

Bernard NJ Baruch, chairman Of the
War Industries Board. late last night
received q cablegram from Ambassa-
dor Sharpe Of France announcing the
death Of James Bernard Nahoney, Mr..
Baruch's private secretary. Tho mes
lsage said Mr.. Mahouey died in Paris
last Wednesday and that death was
due to influenza.
Mr.. Mahoney was only twenty-one
years of age. He was a graduate of
the Business High School and had
been associated with Chairman Ba-
Iruch for nearly q year. During that
time he had proved his capabilities to
such an extent that Mr.. Baruch made
him his confidential secretary, and
subsequently detailed him to serve
with the delegation CT Americans
which went to France in August to
attend the interallied industries con-
ference.
Mr.. Baruch was greatly shocked
upon learning Of his death and said
that he looked upon young Mahoney
las moro than an able secretary.
| When the body arrives In this coun-
TRY it viii Be buried from the bono Of
llf. A1Aooey0 father. 0aaaee c Ma.
lAnoAR ~ - n
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Deaths Reported.

The following deaths have been reported to
TIE health department in the last twensy-cuw
hours:
Edgar Hollenbeek, a years. 21s K street
Sister Gabriel Mullen. 50 years. Providence
Lilah Morgan, Is years, Providence Hos
Ivan A. billiard. &c years. 4oec Illinois ave
Bert D. Robinson, 80 years. st. Elizabeth
Emma F. Berry. SO years. s1s 9th street
Edie F. Thompson. IS years. 1887 e street
Grace sumwaldt 2s years, o. 8. P. a. s.
] Margaret B. West, % year.. 11o2 Maryland
James L. white. So year., st. Elisabeth Hos
Julia A. Magic: % yes.s. 22o7 street ax so.>
Doris Y. Eiaot.. ye.r.. 1872 Foz.,l ROAD
MIe NICE s ). ke Il s ,s.1s. 1sis ssssss
Clarence 4. R.ndan. - ys.r.. ssss cslae.as
Gotlda Kns'aa. Is y.n. o. 6. P. a. s.
Thomas N: Young u y.ar.. washiaEssa Az
Helen GaTtin. zsar. IT'S 18th street.
Bessie Rfen1sf. 81 years. National Houee-
Harry 8. Keller. ID ysars. 1904 18th street
kathryn sainpo,is. "a ,ears. o. 6. P. q. s.
! George Williams. . months. Fl H street
Samuel Bursley. 70 years. 1902 18th street
Mabel c. Roberts, q years, Columbia Hos
Anna coniglio. 50 years, Tuberculosis hos
George Williams. 81 years. o. 8. p. h. Hos
Hanna r. Passion. es years. 1923 ssd street
susanna Rate,tns. g ,sar.. 1871 Lsnsf.lisw
, Maria l. Hsary. 81 ,.ar.. so1s N street
Esvs1d A. Basss q yam TIA 1ssh street
EltsssA 4 s.ifa. - y.a4 o.a1Aaa He.
1ib.ss 4 B<sas.. . ysn 40 L sezsss
1ess oay% - yesz- lsss Own szsse
isf:.t & e.I saa Hns. H's'rx , a.,~
Wiiiism 3. Jaaa. q ysazs. loo7 B street
''S I'VE =. rs.eaz. s. ,e.r-. s. n..b..a
Anna Heissaad. - yssrs. HsmeopssAie Hss-
Lloyd F. orrison. IS ysars. INA osrcoraa
Dssnls Re..don; 50 years. United States Sol
Arthur Wiies, IS years. St. Elisabeth Hos.
Henry ". Raum. year. Is street SOUTH
John A. Brokan. 50 years. 1909 Hobart ssrest
joseph a o'coanor. II year,. 1905 9Th street
GIadss A.hmsss. s ,earA $50 O street north
Joseph @ stantsa. Is y.ars, 1sss New Jer.
Christina Yong. - ysHa o. q. p. a. g.
HsTooe Ku~ - y~R tas ? snssa
. lDA ~1A0A0u11e0Al1lA
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1918-10-25
two brothers and . sister and q baby
girl. Marguerite Norris, three years Old

SWO OEOto8I8 1uO = 818bSS A&h&A - Oogy.
girl. Marguerite Norris, three years old.
Deaths In Twenty-Four Hours
Deaths reported from influenza in
the last twenty-four hours follow:
Emmett Robinson, IS. 234 I street
southwest: John W. Alexander. 40.
1442 Church street northwest: Her
mon Keyser. 20, 1877 P street north
west; Christina Young, -. .. 9. +.
III. Hospital; Joseph C. Stanton.
Is. 1855 New Jersey avenue north
west: Joseph A. OConnor. Il. 1908
6th street southwest; John A. Brokan.
80. 1909 Hobart street northwest:
John w. Hall, 30, S04 Dixon court
southwest; Jessie jackson, SO, 3O4
d street southwest: George Dyson,
SO, Freedmen's Hospital: Frances Ober.
20. Columbia Hospital; Antonio Femi-
Esther A. Fink. 81, 1418 W street
northwest; Thomas Herbert. 80. Ma
val HOSPITAL; George NJ. Reynolds.
"a. st. Elizabeth Hospital; Harry
Morgan, 20. st. Elizabeth Hospital;
William ]. Huns. jr.. 1. sos Raleigh
street; John Hartman. q. 1900 Flor
ida avenue northwest: Isabel Gail. %.
Homeopathic Hospital; MARCEL Helf-
fer. 81, =. s. p. H. S: Hospital; Err
merite Gaillard. 81, U. s. p. H. 8.
Hospital; Lillian C. Downey. 33, S548
10th street northwest.
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COURT RECESS CONTINUED.


AS q precaution against the spread
Of influenza. the various branches of
the District Supreme Court will con-
tinue in recess until Monday, Noveln-
Der 4.
Chief Justice Mccoy made the an
nouncement today, after q conference
with the other justices. Jurors will
not report until that date.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1918-10-25
Col. Augustus G. Macomb Retired.

Col Augustus c. Macomb. United
States cavalry. has been placed on
the retired list Of the Army on ac-
count of age. He is from Michigan
and entered the Army as . second
Lieutenant. 4th Infantry. In January.
1873. In June OF the following year
he was transferred to the 5th Cavalry,
and his entire service since then has
been in the cavalry arm. He reach
cd the grade OF colonel In September.
1914. and in the following year was
stationed at the Army War College in
this city. For several months past
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1918-10-25
DIED.

ABBOTT. Departed this life October o. 1915.
at PIN, JAMES s.: ABBOTT. beloved
Gladys E. Doxon. aged seventy -nine years.
Funeral was held from his late residence, 1882
Randolph street, at IL O'Clock Friday morn
ing, October Is. Interment private.
AYREs Departed this life on Thursday, Oc-
soeer "a; 1918 at SIG p&' at Ct rssdenes Of
northwest, after q long and painful illness,
IDA NJ. AYRES. wife Of John T. Ayres.
belle fraction; mother, siste1, Lula and
Cora: three brothers, Harry, Richard ana
Percy.
Funeral Sunday, October q, nm, from late
residence, Rev. ", II. Dean o1nciatinx,