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The free press. (Poplarville, Miss.) 1890-19??, 1918-10-03

The President of the Civil Service
Commission recently wired:
Need for stenograpflers and typists
at Washington grows more acute
daily. Increase effort all possible"
The Government and business con-
Germs are short FIVE HUNDRED
THOUSAND office assistants. Sal
aries never before heard of are now
being offered.
We have PERFECTED and COPY
RIGHTED charts and lesson sheets
that enable us to teach you, at your
home, BY MAIL, in THIRTY Les
SONS, a system of Shorthand used
by about NINETY per cent OF the
Government stenOgraphers, and to
teach you, BY MAIL, in EIGHT
WEEKS. a Bookkeeping Course that
is SUPERIOR 20 any, SIX-MGNTHS'
course.
The Government drafted our Civil
Service Bookkeeping Set. Clip, fill
out and mail the COUPON following
n ~
The free press. (Poplarville, Miss.) 1890-19??, 1918-10-03

What would you think OF SOL
der who refused to take up his
gun IN a terrible crisis OF a bat
tie? Well, what about you if you
refuse to take a bond in this
crisis Of the war.
The free press. (Poplarville, Miss.) 1890-19??, 1918-10-03

General Pershing sends this
message to the people of the
United States:
Send us men, guns and sup
plies quickly, and we will win
this war in 1919. "
The free press. (Poplarville, Miss.) 1890-19??, 1918-10-03

Blood IS more precious than
money. The boys are giving
blood. What are you doing with
your money?
The free press. (Poplarville, Miss.) 1890-19??, 1918-10-03
Bronchial Trouble.

Mrs A. E. Sidenberder, Rock6eld, Ind,
states; For an attack OF bronchial trouble
which usually assails me in the spring
find Chamberlain Cough Remedy the
only thing that gives me relief. After
using it for few days all signs OF
bronchial trouble disappears.
The free press. (Poplarville, Miss.) 1890-19??, 1918-10-03

You have personal responsible
ity to carry bonds, just as our
soldiers have personal respon-
sibility 10 carry their guns.
The free press. (Poplarville, Miss.) 1890-19??, 1918-10-03
| will pay SOC cash
for eggs.
d. G. MCInniS.
A Beautiful Woman.

Do you know that beautiful woman
always has good digestion? If your
digestion is faulty, eat lightly Of meats
and take an occasional dose OF Cham
berlain's Tablets to strengthen your di
sestiop. Price 25c.
The free press. (Poplarville, Miss.) 1890-19??, 1918-10-03

Great color scheme when, the
Red, White and Blue dealt the
Kaiser that black eye. Come on,
buy a Liberty Bond. HIT him
again.
The free press. (Poplarville, Miss.) 1890-19??, 1918-10-03

DRAUGHON'S COLLEGE, Nash
Vile. Send FREE book on oHme
Study and tell me why Home
Course, given by your new meth
cd. is better than a course at col
lege; also, tell ME about the con-
tract that YOU will give to secure
for me a good position. | clipped
this notice from the Free Press,
Poplarville, Miss.
The free press. (Poplarville, Miss.) 1890-19??, 1918-10-03

"Buy Fourth Liberty Bonds. .
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1918-12-31
A Word with Women
Valuable Advice for Alexandria
Readers.

Many woman endures with noble
patience the daily misery of backache,
pains about the hips, blue, nervous
spells, dizziness and urinary disorders,
hopeless or relief because she doesn't
know what is the matter.
It is not true that every pain in the
back or hips is trouble peculiar to
the SEX" Often when the kidneys get
congested and inflamed, such aches
and pains follow. Then help the
weakened kidneys. Don't expect
them to get we'll alone.
Doan's Kidney Pills have won the
praise of thousands of women. They
are endorsed at home-Read this Al
exandria woman's convincing state
Mrs. Milton Moor, 123 Duke Street,
says: "Doans Kidney Pills are a
household medicine for kidney trouble
in our family. have taken them on
several occasions for backache and
other kidney disorders with every ben
eficial results. / am quite sure Doan's
will help anybody who gives them a
good trial. know they are medi-
cine Of merit
Price Coo, at all dealers. Don't
simply ask for a kidney remedy-get
Doan's Kidney Pills-the same that
Mrs. Moor had. Foster ilhurn Co.,
Mfgrs., Buffalo. n. T.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1918-12-31
ANNUAL MEETING

The Annual Meeting of the Stock
holders of the District of Columbia
Paper Manufacturing Company, will
be held at the Office of James R. and,
II. B. Cation, Ill South Fairfax street
Alexandria, Virginia, the principal Of;
flee Of the Company, between IL NJ !
and l o'clock p. M, on the 9th day'
of January, 1919, for the election of
Directors and officers and for the,
transaction of such other business as
may be presented to the meeting.
ANNA TOLSON, Asst. Secy.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1918-12-31
Washington Southern Rys
Schedule In Effect June 10, 1913.

For Washington and pGirts NORTH
da'!v- s:O8, 9:53, 1903 a. M, 1913,
l2:z3; lis, 2:5s, 8:-8, 1O:1s, l1:sa
D. m.
Week days only, 500 p. N. Satur-
iay- only 5:05 p. NJ. and Sundays only
3:18 p. m.
For Fredericksburg, Richmond ard
points youth at 1886, 7:55 (loceD and
9:47, q. NJ; 2:z7, PAT, cit (local)
SIT. BIT, GIT p. m. daily.
Accommodation for Quantico ut
1880 a. N daily ard 1858 p. m. Satur-
lays. Night train leaves 11:49 Q. m.
daily for fredericksburg and intsr-
mediate stations.
NOTE-Times Of arrival and depar-
sure and connections not guaranteed.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1918-12-31
NOTICE

Alexandria, Va, Dec. 14th, 1913.
The regular stockholders meeting
of the Citizens National Bank of Alex
andria, Va, will be held at the Bank
ing House of said bank, January l4th'
1919 al twelve o'clock noon for the
election of Directors for the ensuing
wear and for the ratification OF the
recommendation Of the Board OF u
rectors for increasing the Capital
Stock Of said bank, and for the tran
saction of any other business that
might come before the meeting.
ooG+d Richard NJ. Green, Cashier.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1918-12-31

NQT1CE-The annual meeting of
the stockholders of the Ontario Apart
ment House Company for the cleo
ton of a Board of Directors for the
ensuing year will be held at 107 North
Fairfax Street, Alexandria, Va, jan
uary 14th, 1919, at 1880 o'clock a. m.
Charles D. Walcott, President
A. NJ. McLachlen, Secretary.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1918-12-31
SUSPICION AROUSED

The discovery today of large hole
in the rear of the ruins of the Mitchell
Powers Hardware Company building,
Bristol, Va, apparently made with a
saw and crowbar found nearby,
strengthened the theory of the au-
thorities that the S1.O00.0o0 fire in
the business district Sunday night was
the work of a firebug. Three other
serious fires have occurred III the dis
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1918-12-31

NOTICE-The annual meeting of
the stockholders Of the McLachlen
Banking Corporation for the election
of a Board of Directors for the en-
suing year and the transaction of
North Fairfax street, Alexandria,
Va, January 14th, 1919, at II o'clock
a. m.
A. NJ. McLachler, President.
L. P. McLachlen, Secretary.
297-1st.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1918-12-31

Mrs. Hayes, 906 King street, an
nounfes
CLEARANCE SALE OF MILL
merry.
Some choice pieces of FUR also in
Guided in this sale.
Sos-2t.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1918-12-31
MEETING OF DIRECTORS

First National Bank, December
Goth, 1918.
At a regular meeting Of the Board
of Directors of this bank held De-
ccmbcr 26th, the regular semi-an-
nual dividend Of eight per cent WIS
declared, payable on or after Janu-
airy 1st, 1919.
George E. Warfeld, Cashier.
305-5t.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1918-12-31
MEETING OF DIRECTORS

Citizens National Bank, Alexandria,
Va, December 90, 1918.
At meeting of the Board of Di-
rectors held this day, the regular
semi-annual dividend of 6 per cent
and a special dividend of . per cent
were declared, payable on or after
January 2nd, 1919, to stockholders of
record, December 31st, 1918.
Richard NJ. Green, Cashier.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1918-12-31
NOTICE

The a7nnal meeting Of the indie
pecden; Mutual Fire Insurance Com
i,any of Fairfax County, Virginia,
ysill be held at the company's office
Roval and Prince streets, Alexandria,
Va, on Monday. January 18th, 1919.
a: 10 o'clock a. m.
30S-td. Walter Roberts, President.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1918-12-31
STOCKHOLDERS MEETING

The annual meeting of the Stock
holders of the West Brothers Brick
Company will be held at the principal
Office Of the Company, No. Ill South
Fairfax Street, Alexandria, Virginia,
Oh Tuesday, January 18th, 1919, at
~ o'clock NJ.
E. Ethelbert Downham,
300-12t. Secretary.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1918-12-31
First National Bank,
Alexandria, Virginia,

Alexandria, Virginia,
December 20, 1918.
A called meeting Of the stockholders
OF this Bank will be held on Monday,
January Goth, at IL o'clock a. m. at the
banking house, to consider the recon-
mendation Of the Board Of Directors
to increase the capital stock Of the
Bank.
Gardner L. Boothe, President.
Geo. Z. Warfield. Cashier. 301
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1918-12-31

trict within the last month, one OF
them entailing loss of more than
100000.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1918-12-31

NOTICE-The annual meeting Of
the stockholders of the Iowa Apart
ment House Company for the election
CT Board of Directors for the en-
suing year and the transaction of
other business, will be held/at No. LOT
North Fairfax treet, AJeyaAdria; -asy
January 14th, 1919 (at 10 e'sbck. Il
) Charles D. Walcott, President
A. M. McLachlen, Secretary
297-lat.
Mexico Missouri message., 1918-06-06
'You'II Soon Be Well, Little Girl"

"You'II Soon Be Well, Little Girl"
we'll. So 1 stopped on my way and
had a talk with the Dream King"
"Yes, and what did he say?" they
all asked.
"He said he would help"
"Hurrah," they shouted.
So the Night Fairies and the Shoot
ing Stars led by Silvery Night and the
Dream King ran their races all through
the dreams of the little girl and up
and down the ceiling. They danced
over the bed, and sometimes she al
most caught them as they raced by
her! But she never quite caught one
"Oh, my dear beautiful Shooting
Stars" she said, land the beautiful
fairies"
And the fairies whispered to her:
you'll soon be well, little girl. Be
patient, very patient, and soon you'll
be strong again. The Night Fairies
are watching over you and the Shoot
ing Stars have not forgotten their lit
tie friend who loves to see their
sports"
Morning at last came and the Shoot
ing Stars, the Night Fairies, Silvery
Night and the Dream King had gone
and the little girl was wide awake.
"Oh, mother" she said, 81 feel SO
much better. The Night Fairies and
Shooting Stars had night races for me
in my dream, and they told me to be
patient a little longer. l have been
getting so impatient lately!"
The doctor came to see the little
! girl that day and he said that she was
wonderfully improved and that within
two days she could be up once more
He really didn't at all understand
the wonderful Improvement but some
little creatures did-and they were the
Night Fairies, the Shooting Stars, Sill
very Night, the Dream King and thC
/ little girl herself
So the night races we're very bis
success
Mexico Missouri message., 1918-06-06
TEUTON SUBMARINES ARE STILL
BUSY OFF THE COAST OF ITALY

marines in the Mediterranean cannot
be divulged. There have been instan-
ces of U-boats entering territorial wa
tiers at night and exchanging signals
with people on shore. Until recently
enemy citizens were allowed to re-
side In seaport towns and even de-
serted villages on the coast, so that all
they needed to communicate with sub
marines was a light. Even now Aus
trians and Germans are interned in
Sardinia, and more ships have been
sunk by submarines off this island
than anywhere else In the Medlter-
ranean.
The mail boat between Sardinia and
Civitavecchia was torpedoed in broad
daylight only 20 miles off the coast
Of Sardinia. Although she remained
afioat for three hours and the wireless
operator remained on board until the
ship sunk and communicated with a
nearby naval station, unfortunately no
torpedo boats were available to rescue
the passengers, including many SOL
Mexico Missouri message., 1918-06-06
Al DAD[N'5 [y[NIN(
A GAIRY TALE
l1( s. NAlN GRAHA1BQyVGR
NIGHT RACES.

"Come along. come along" said the
Night Fairies, and they flew along over
the black night clouds.
"Wlll you run racesT asked the
Night Fairies as they ran along the
Milky Way and called upon the Shoot
Ing Stars.
"Oh, ratherl" said the Shooting
Stars. "We'd love to run races"
"Tonight?" asked the Night Fairies,
and the Shooting Stars said:
Yes, tonight Yes, tonight
When all is bright, SO BRIGHT
We'll run races Hurrahl
SO let's hurry away!
And off they all hurried. The Shoot
Ing Stars raced with the Night Fairies
and the Moon looked on and laughed.
Many of the other stars said:
What a good time the Shooting
Star children do have. They're so
jolly and are so fond Of racing with
the fairies. And the earth people, we
have heard, love to see the Shooting
Stars"
AS they were playing and racing
and laughing a little fairy named Sill
very Night came along.
"Where have you been, Silvery
Nlghtr they all asked.
1--WE wanted to run races with you,
too" said the Shooting Stars. "We're
having night races. Where have you
been?D
Listen" said Silvery Night. And
they all stopped racing to listen.
Il was flying over a house tonight
and heard the voice of little child
inside. There was q window open
near by and l hoped on the window
sill where she couldn't see me. She
was talking to her mother.
"'When does the doctor say I'll be
able to sit up?' she asked.
Very soon. my love- her mother
said. You must be a little stronger
"'Oh, mother the little girl said,
4 do hope it will be soon. 1 get so
tired Of being In bed. feel so very
lonely sometimes without my friends,
the ShOotings Stars
"Now 1 found out" continued Sill
very Night, "that this little girl always
sat by her window before she went to
bed and looked at the stars. and so
many nights she saw the Shooting
Stars. She loved them so, and always
wanted to see them If there were any
to see. But now she had to lie in bed
and the bed was quite a distance from
the window as she had to be kept out
of the drafts.
Il could tell that her mother was
afraid she was getting so discouraged
that 1t would take her longer to gel
Mexico Missouri message., 1918-06-06
WRlsT-WATcH SAMMY
~ KATHARINE EeoLEsToN
Of the VisiIantes.

A. bloated, boastful-looking man sat
ot a lunch table alone. Men came to
him occasionally. He made notes in a
small book. He was engaged in the
highly-useful profession Of book-mak-
Ing.
His bulging eyes caught sight of a
wrist.watch on the arm of young
man in khaki.
"Humph! pretty Sammy and his
wrlst.watchl All dolled up and don't
t,now how to fight Won't the business
end Of bunch Of Boche guns make
him run. Ought to have a stop-watch
10 keep record Of his getaway speed
@rhese picture soldiers make me sick
Wonder what that wrist-watch Sam
my'n do when they send him over the
top. Poor boy |"
People around HIN burned at the in
suit to the uniform. The lady with
the khaki-elad Sammy rose and went
Mexico Missouri message., 1918-06-06
Spies and Fishermen Help Supply
and Signal German
Captains.
BASES on NEUTRAL LAND
Craft Hunt In Groups and Have Ae-
curate information Of saIiings-
Temptation Too Much for
Fishermen.

Rome.-The U-boat offensive Is still
serious in the Mediterranean. Sub
marine bases exist In neutral coun-
tries, where information, provisions
and even petrol are supplied to the
German commanders. Some time ago
three Sicilian fishermen were charged
with supplying provisions to an enemy
submarine off Augusta. In the course
of the trial before the military tribunal
at Catania evidence was brought to
show that while the fishermen were
out at sea in their boat a submarine
rose to the surface and ordered the
three men to go on board.
The commander then informed them
that two would be kept as hostages
while the third Mas to 60 ashore in
the boat and get the fresh provisions
needed. If he returned with them with
in two or three hours the two fisher
men would not only be released but
also compensated; otherwise they
would be killed. The man was warn
ed that If he informed the Italian au-
thorities the fate of his two cOmpan-
Ions would be the same. Naturally
the man obeyed. He returned with
the provisions within the appointed
time and was well paid for his trou-
BILE and faithfulness. OF course the
two hostages were released. Evident
ly the fishermen's story was cOrrobOrat-
ed by the evidence of other men, as the
tribunal acquitted the two hostages
and sentenced the man who got the
provisions to ten years hard labor for
neglecting to inform the authorities.
Cannot Resist Temptation.
There are thousands of fishermen in
italy who lead hard life without
earning a living wage and who can
not resist the temptation of making
money. Besides, they are easily in
undated by the threats of the COM
manders of submarines, who often
sink fishing boats and murder the fish
ermen for the sake of imposing obedi-
ence. 1t is reasonably suspected that
fishermen aid submarines In many
ways. They warn them of the ap'
proach of war vessels and mystery
ships and give them valuable lnforma-
tion about sailings and courses of con
voys. Possibly If the allies compen
sated fishermen as well as the com
manders of submarines do satlsfac
tory results would follow.
OF course for obvious reasons full
particulars about the activity of sub
Mexico Missouri message., 1918-06-06
MAKES PARIS LAUGH
German Papers Give Lurid Tales
of Bombardment.
City is Serene and No One Pays Any
Attention to Long-Range
Gun.

Paris, France.-The damage caused
in the Paris district by shells from the
long range German cannon has been
Insignificant in proportion to the mirth
provoked by German newspaper re-
ports giving lurid accounts of the
damage, panic and CONSERVATION in
the French capital since the lombard
ment began.
One German paper says great num-
bers of dead are buried at night; that
the people of Paris take their break
fast and luncheon in their cellars and
that all those who can leave the
stricken city are fastening to a safe
distance. Another says that in the high
tension of nerves resulting from the
havoc the common people, "who are
unable to leave the city" are bringing
about trouble that amounts to riots
after each unfavorable communique
from the fighting front.
The situation in Paris has been de-
scribed fully by cable. No disorder of
any kind has occurred and instead of
COHSteTHulAOu lHeIe IeiSuS anu mas
reigned from the beginning perfect
tranquility No one pays further at
tentiOn to the long range guns than to
speculate after each explosion as to
where the shell fell. Most of the
shells fall in the soft earth of the
country districts.
The few shells that have reached
settled portions of "the intrenched
camp of Paris have done nstonish.
Mexico Missouri message., 1918-06-06

to the check-stand. She returned with
a pair of crutches. The Sammy's right
leg was off at the knee.
Thrilling to the effectiveness of the
reproof to the unpatrlotic animal and
thrilling with a deeper something that
brought the tears, every man and wom-
an In the restaurant rose. AS the hero
went out they stood at attention In
a silence vocal with their acknowl-
edgment of the superb sacrifice for
them and the worlds democracy made
by that precious Wrlst-Watch Sammy.
Mexico Missouri message., 1918-06-06
Patriotic Austrian.

Pittsburgh, Pain order that his
three sons who are serving in the
United States army may not be weed
ed out as alien enemies and that his
fourth son may serve the flag when
called In the next draft, John Kohn,
native of Austria Hungary, but In
tensely American, appeared before
federal officers here and asked to be
allowed to take out citizenship pa
pers.
Mexico Missouri message., 1918-06-06
True TO Life.

81 don't see how you read that
trashy novel," declared mother. do
you see any merit IN 1t at all?"
"Why, yes" answered father. ''It Is
Intensely realistic"
"What do you mean? Why, the con-
versation between the lovers is utterly
silly, and their actions are idlotically
absurd"
"Yes; that's what I meant" agreed
father, mildly.
Mexico Missouri message., 1918-06-06

ingly little harm. Even the shell that
went into a church on Good Friday
killed no one, the casualties resulting
from the caving in of the arches. Had
the shell not happened to strike a pill
lar supporting the ceiling few If any
Of the congregation would have been
hurt. Shells have fallen within ten to
thirty feet of buildings without doing
more damage than breaking windows.
Mexico Missouri message., 1918-06-06
} NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.
orocers Patrlotle.

Milton, Mass.--Grocers of this towA
discovered they had an over-stock Of
white -four. They made an inventory
and found there were 200 barrels more
than their normal needs for the month
They at once notified the state food
administration and the flour was d.
serted to other communities.
Mexico Missouri message., 1918-06-06
FriendIineSs for Huns
Lands Him Behind Bars

Paragould, Ark.-TOm West, a
young farmer, expressed a desire
that all American ships would be
sunk and all American soldiers
drowned before they could reach
France to fight with the allies.
West made his wants known,
and while there did not appear
to be any immediate prospect
that he would be able to aid the
kaiser In any way. 1t was
thought by local authorities the
country would be just as safe
with him In jail.
Mexico Missouri message., 1918-06-06
Drawing the Line.

Anyhow" said Farmer Corntossel,
"if we do take boarders this summer
we won't have any more of them slack
eresses around"
"What DO you mean by Stacker
essesT"
"Girls that swing In hammocks an
read novels when they ought to knit
tin for soldiers"
Mexico Missouri message., 1918-06-06
CARRY, CARRY ON
BY LlTTELL M'cLuNo,

BY LlTTELL M'cLuNG,
Of the VIelIantes.
with a smile that's ever cheering
A heart attuned to song:
And vision ever clearing,
To light the path along;
With a faith that He Is hearing
Our prayer to right the wrong;-S
With face aglow
For veal or woe,
Well carry on, carry on.
With a courage that is hiding
Whatever pain we feel;
And determination guiding
Our sacrifice and zeal;
With trust that's e'er abiding
In him who hears appeal
For righteous peace
Well never cease
To carry on, carry on.
with endurance ever shielding
A hope forever bright
And q soul that is unyiolding
In battling for the right
With a will forever welding
New valor in the fight:
With Spartan heart
Well do our part
To carry on, carry on.
~-~~-~S~~-~-~I~JN~O~0~1~~
diers, who perlshed. There seems to
be no doubt that the commander of the
submarine had been informed that
rescue was impossible, as otherwise
the torpedoed mail boat would have
been sunk by shell fire.
Cease to Be Dangerous.
Other ships have been sunk both of
Sardinia and in other parts Of the
Mediterranean very close to the coast
under similar circumstances. 1t Is
significant that whenever enemy citi-
zens or enemy agents and spies have
been discovered and arrested In GER
tain localities where ships were being
sunk by submarines these zones ceased
Immediately to be dangerous. Expert
ence shows that patrolllng the route
of conveys Is not sufficient unless the
coast is we'll watched so that signal
ing to submarines is prevented. It
seems that U-boats hardly ever use
their wireless even among themselves
lest their messages should be inter-
cepted and their whereabouts discov.
cred.
The crew of a ship recently sunk at
night by a submarine reported to the
authorities that when they had taken
to the boats and were pulling away
from the sinking ship the submarine
was exchanging flash signals by means
Of an electric lamp. The night was
very dark, and at first the answering
signals were not visible, but shortly
afterward the flashes of at least five
submarines could :. clearly be seen.
"They were like glow worms over the
sea-" one Of the men said describing
the signals. Evidently submarines
now keep close together so that mu-
tual protection can be afforded and
conveys instead of single ships at
tackled.