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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1918-05-07
To the Kid Brother.

You were only kid, little brother ! /
When l started over the sea-
But you've grown quite a lot since
| came here, tn. t.a
And you, haven't written letter TO me
And nobody knows you haven't writ
ten it
It's secret-and we'll keep it WE'LL
Your brother and you and the ocean,
And nobody is going to tell.
You were only tot when left you;
I remember babe you goodbye
And kissed you, little bit fiustered,
And you promised that you never
would cry.
But I knew that you cried, little
brother, :.
AS soon as I'd gone on the car,
And did I cry myself, I'm soldier
So don't ask me anything more
HI.
| think of you often, kid brother,
You're the only kid brother I've got,
| know you'll be good to your mother
And know you will help her lot.
And whenever she seems to be gloomy
You've just got to cheer her somehow
You were only kid to your brother
But you're more than the world te
him now.
IS. B. DeVaughan,
Musician, 161st Infantry Band
Somewhere in France, April l, 1918
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1918-05-07
HARMLESS THUNDERBOLT.
Here's the Latest One from HOhenzol-
fern Hall.

Berlin. May Tn reply to loyal
ty pledge by the chamber of COM
merce, Emperor Wilhelm sent the fol-
lowing telegram:
The last few months have brought
US successes which will materially in
flusnce the worlds development in the.
next decades. They justify our title
to a strong peace, opening new roads
to the victorious German commerce.
"Our sacrifice in bloo3 and treasure
shall not have been made in vain. To
this the employers are equally en-
titled"
Field Marshal Won Hindenburg tel
egraphed:
IF the Germans stand unitedly.
peace will be granted US that will lead
our commerce 10 fresh prosperity"
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1918-05-07
KILLING THE OLD

During 1917 there died in Germany
10000 more men and women--Ger-
mans, mind you!-between the ages Of
So and IS than died during the year
before, which in turn showed higher
mortality rate among the aged than
any prewar year.
That is not remarkable, as a CO.
temporary says. The best food and
the most of it in Germany goes 20 the
soldiers and to the ruling classes. The
aged poor live on near-food, and little
of that.
But the remarkable thing in :onnec-
ton with the above statistics is the
statement made by a high German
health official.
1--WE are glad of it" he declared. at
proves that every day the German
power is increasing"
And then he goes on to explain that
the abnormal death among the old
folks reduces the number of mouths
which demand food-mouths of people
who can no longer fight in the trenches
nor produce food or munitions at
home.
THE more persons upward from 80
who die the more invincible will be-
come the father!and," he adds.
These old folks, be it remembered.
are thel ones who in: their younger
days bore the burden of kaiserism and
militarism for years. and for their re-
ward the kaiser DEGREES:
"Too old to live"
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1918-05-07

: - - 80 =
revolutions are being fomented; THAI
subterranean efforts are being made
to restore the monarchy;sthat kerenss
sky is heading new republican moves
ment; that Siberia is seeking to, dis
vorce herself from western Russia,
and that Trotzky is forming an army
to arrest German aggression. NO;
only are the entente powers aroused
by these reports, but it is indicated in.
the German press that Berlin is dis
turbed over underlined developments IL
Russia.
The Richmond Times-Dispatch says
whatever may be the truth regarding
Russia, it can be put down as a GER
tainty that soon or late that giant ma
ton will arise from the state OF coma
in which she now finds herself, will
turn upon her oppressors and demand
the right to livas once more as ma
ton. This regeneration may not come
Immediately. 1t may not come IN time
to change the fortunes of the war
which Russia precipitated, but it will
come some day. No civilized nation of
15O,OO0,0O0 people in the history OF
the world was ever absorbed by an
enemy. Such nations may have been
crushed and all but put to death, but
none ever suffered extinction from
force outside its own boundaries.
Germany may well be disturbed over
Russia. If Berlin is able to.see beyond
the day, it must understand that the
time will eventually come when the
German nation must reckon upon !
militant Russia. If this war ends be-
fore that time comes, and if at the
end Germany maintains her grip upon
the Russian throat, then another war
must be fought. Meantime, a period
of civil strife may be expected, period
which will keep the Germans on their
guard and which will deprive them Of
I that exploitation which would be pos
sible if the Russian people Immediate
~ returned to productive pursuits
Germans probably understand that the
last chapter in their relations with
Russia has not been written.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1918-05-07
LIBERTY'S DEADLY BLOWS

Allied artillery has performed won,
derful work recently in breaking up
enemy formations far behind the lines,
observes the Washington Post. The
Germans massing for attack have been
blown to atoms, their food and NUM-
tions trains demolished, their ammuni-
tion dumps fred. and their railroads
wrecked In addition to this artillery
execution, the allied airmen have gone
farther behind the enemy's lines and
deranged his communications by
dropping bombs upon railroad trains
and stations, airdromes and ammuni-
ton dumps. Consequently the Ger,
mans have been unable to organiza
the offensive which they planned to be-
gin several days ago. The abortive
attempt which was begun in spite oil
allied ravages soon ended il heavy
losses. Not all the kaiser's rawlings
nor savage punishment by Hun gen
erals could drive the Germans into
line for an effective assault.
AS our contemporary says, it is fast
becoming evident that the Germans
have struck their heaviest blow. They
will resume the attack without doubt,
because their numbers are still large
and their object unattained. But the
German empire will never again have
ct its command the magnificent equip
mcnt which was concentrated against
the allies IN March. The German
army is not the army it was In March,
when it was fresh, trained TO the mii-
ute. armed to the teeth, and attacking
with all the advantage Of taking the
opposing forces by surprise. The Ger
mans also were inspired by eXpecta-
ton of Overwhelming victory. and so
immense were their numbers that their
expectations seemed to be conserva-
tive.
Since that time 100000 Germans
have been put out of action, of whom
ct least $4,000 will never crave bread
again. The allied artillery has wrought
dreadful havoc with Germanys man.
hood.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1918-05-07
Auc!on Sale of Lots in Section :
George Washington Park.

-
Pursuant to the terms of deed OF
trust bearing date on February II,
1914, and duly recorded among the
land records of the County OF Fair
fax. Va. in Liber S No. Z, Folio 242,
Civ; BY Clarence c. Leadbeater and
wife to the undersigned trustee, de-
fault having been made in the pay
ment Of the note thereby secured, at
he request and By the direction Of the
holder of said note, the undersigned
will offer for sale at public auction, at
IL o'clock noon, on Tuesday, May p,
1918, at the Royal street entrance to
the Market Building. all those lots OF
parcels of ground. formerly situated
in the County of Fairfax. Va, but by
extension OF the corporate limits OF
the City of Alexandria being now 10
Gated in said .ity, known as lots II, II,
is, Il. IL. IS and II. in Block 8, and
lots 81. 2S. % and 80 in Block 4 III
q certain plan of lots called Section 2
of George Washington Park" which
said plat or subdivision is duly record
ed among the land records of Tairfa::
County, Va.
Terms OF Salez-Cash. Conveyance
ing at tie cost OF the purchaser.
Gardner L. Boothe,
l03-t6 Trustee.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1918-05-07
Free of Charge.

Any adult suffering from cough,
cold or bronchitis, is invited to call at
the drug store of the Leadbeater Drug
Corporation and get absolutely free.
a sample bottle of Boschee's German
Syrup, a soothing and healing remedy
for all lung troubles.whieh has a-suc-
cessfal record of: fifty years. Gives
the patient good nights rest free
from coughing, with free expectora-
ton in the morning.
: standard medicine for 50 years.
For sale in all civilized countries.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1918-05-07
NOT
Mutual Ice Company Bonds.

Pursuant 10 the terms of the bonds
ana deed of trust securing the same,
issued by the Mutual lee Company,
bearing date of July l, 1912, Five
Thousand Dollars of said bonds will be
paiG at the First National Bank, Alex
andria, Va, on July l, 1918.
The bonds to be paid off will be
selected by lot, as drawn by the trus-
tee. These holding bonds not desiring
payment, will please notify the trus-
tee. As far as possible, the selection
Of bonds to be paid will be selected
from those desiring payment.
No interest will be paid on bonds
so selected for payment after July l,
1913.
Drawing will be made June 1, 1918.
j. L. NJ. NORTON, Trustee.
9G-12t Alexandria. Va.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1918-05-07
Car Jumps Track.

Mehewin, Va, May Two men
were killed and three others injured
when a crank car on the Norfolk ana
Western railroad jumped the track
Yesterday evening at 4:3O.
Clarence Crofton, white man, was
instantly killed, and Henry watkins,
colored, died before medical aid couiu
arrive. DR.. C. C. Cops was summon
ed and dressed the wounds OF Ohtee
other colored men, who were slightly
hurt.
A coroner's inquest will be held I'M n
mediately after hearing from Nonoik
and Western headquarters.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1918-05-07

the Washington highway,
between Alexandria and Washing
ten, a lady's handbag containing
two $40 bills, some change and 4
bunch of keys. Finder please adj
dress the New Willard Hotel, Wash
ington, or Mr.. D. Davis, care the
Briggs Aeroplane Co., Alexandria.
1927
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1918-05-07

Saturday, May 4, about
noon, on South Alfred street or
Hunting Creek road, lady's black
hat with pink rose; reward II re-
turned to Cash Grocery, corner King
and Washington street. 1OS-2t
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1918-05-07
ROANOKE VOTES CHANGE.
By Large, Majority 1t Adopts Commits
SIGN Manager PlaE Of City Govern.

Roanoke, Va, May Roanoke
yesterday adopted the commission
manager form 0. government TO re-
place the bicameral coancilmanic
form. The majority voting i'll favor
OF the change was 734. ! commission
will be elected June II, and the city's
government will pass into .:cw hinds
September /.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1918-05-07
STORIES FROM RUSSIA

!, ALL Europe. is stirred By stories
lrtl;sas..s a:sSe. come ont of Russia indi-
.s..tti:,E tkst roon,ertous changes are
tal,i:=gz 0,ace behind the vast curtain
3,a'vH by German arms across that
empire Reports persist that coy,te--
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1918-05-07

WOOD FOR SALE-Pinc wood sawed
stove length, SO per cord delivered
at your door; store now for winter.
Drop posal to Harry Beasley,
Route 10. ,, Fairfax, Va.
1886
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1918-05-07

Observation-Disclosures white woman
10 handle storeroom supplies. Call
at Hotel Belvoir, Alexandria, and
ask for the manager. lO9-ot
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1918-05-07

" ANTED-Settled man for our ac-
cessory department.; hours from
$50 p. III. to 8 p. ~; one with
some knowledge OF Ford car pre-
ferred; must have excellent refer
cnces regarding character. Apply
TO Remschel Auto Sales Company,
Alexandria. lO6-0t
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1918-05-07

FOR SALE Or RENT-7-room house,
lot and stable. at Bancroft, Va. on
electric line. s miles from AleXan-
dria; will sell on easy terms or rent
at SIS per month. P. 0. Box 13,
Alexandria, Va. lO9-6t
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1918-05-07

~ ANTED-White cook, SIS per week;
also coIored cook, Sl3 per week.
Apply Immediately Alexandria Quick
Lunch, 3lS King street.
106-4t
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1918-05-07
Classified Advertising

FOR RENT-Exceedingly cool broom
apartment, unfurnished front porch,
also front and back yard; location
best in city. Address Box I, care
C,2atfe 109-1t
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1918-05-07

FOR REE,T---A fine opportunity for
married couple wishing to secure
housekeeping quarters; desirable
surroundings; price reasonable; for
particulars phone Alexandria 700
during the day from 9 20 4 O'Clock.
i09-4t
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1918-05-07

W.aNTED-Twelvc able-bodied col
ored women as cleaners and for light
work around car shop and round
house; good pay and conditions
Apply to Master Mechanic, Potomac
Yards, Va. lOo-6t
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1918-05-07
Delivering Milk

the farm been preaching that the cost getting
the cities too
high ls.R
They figure that time the dollar for food but thirty
Of the farmer.
Washington milk comparable with that which produce at Feath-
twenty-five delivered.
Feaheon milk costs only eighteen at your house
How do dot?
Well place, Alexandria only the of milk for
orders In this eliminate wasted milk for which
onew would have
boys from the Farm with the milk makes the
does work. in the
the costo O. the driver.
Alexandria ocethats another saving
of these Feheon Milk at about two
thirds the cost of best Washington milk
Do you profit by living Alexandria?
Do children drink Feahesone Milk?
e.
FEATHERST0NE FARMS
Producer OF godd
Alexandria. lO L0rtOn
William County, Virginia
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1918-05-07

Troublesome money was found in
the city market this morning, which
owner can recover by applying at
this office and paying for this adj
vertiSement. Iu9-lI
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1918-05-07

FOR SALE-Among other city prop.
erty | have to offer. are: SOP Cam.
eron ST., $1,750; 5G4 Cameron ST.,
50, 100: 1921 1925 S. Washington
offer: 126-2S-30-32-3 IA y. Payne ST.;
also houses III. Roscmont, Cottage
Park and Park Addition; country
homes fer sale and rent; some fur
nished. NJ. L. Horner, G14 King
street. 1OI-3t
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1918-05-07

" .iNTED-Yorng man for clerical
position at Camp Humphreys. APP
ply 300 King street, Alexandria.
lott
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1918-05-07

WANTED-Twof :rst-class carpenters.
Apply to S. d. Devaughan, 700 n.
Royal street. 10S-6t
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1918-05-07

Insure ths hons NOW-doni Il
isy another cay. This il tho seaaos
u which most fires occuE. insuria5
through lis. Agency means hfSu
Lutte -X0TECTIO& ct regular
l.5&s
LAURENCE STABLER
AZ Pixies sIreoi. .h..---.>sf,ta, Va
The Catholic bulletin. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1911-1995, 1918-05-11
An Interesting Change
FATHERS OF THE ASSUMPTION
RECALLED BY FRANCE.

The war has brought about an in
teresting situation in France. The
Assumptionist Fathers were the prin-
cipal sufferers when the anti-clerical
Government vented it's wrath on the
religious orders. Pere Bailly, the SUI
perior general, and the other Assump-
ZIONIST Fathers were driven from the
country, their work damaged so far
as that was possible. Some of these
Fathers have had valuable experience
in the East, and the Government has
discovered that it has an urgent need
of their services. So, in the Office
in Paris of the War Department the
once prescribed Fathers of the AS.
sumption are now installed in the
work of translating and Interpreting
Eastern languages, while others, at
the request of the French Government,
have gone with the French troops to
the East to serve as military chap.
lains.
The Catholic bulletin. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1911-1995, 1918-05-11
HOSPITAL CONVENTION
PRESENT WAR NEEDS WILL BE
CHIEF SUBJECT DISCUSSED AT
CONVENTION OF CATHOLIC
HOSPITAL ASSOCIATION.


The third annual convention of the
Catholic Hospital Association will be
held at Chicago, June IS, 10. and 20,
in the hall of st. Francis Xavier Acad-
envy, 1928 Cottage Grove Avenue.
The coming convention promises to
be, by far, the most important in the
history of the Association. The needs
that have been emphasized by the
present war, and the great movement
that is now being carried on by the
American College of Surgeons for the
standardization of all hospitals, should
cause the Catholic hospitals of the
United States and Canada to assemble
at the 1918 convention in such mum
bers as to ensure an epoch-making
event. Papers will be. read and dis
cussed by some of the leading hospital
authorities of the country.
An added feature of. this years
convention will be conferences of the
executive authorities and heads of the
various hospital departments; namely,
mother superiors, chaplains, superin-
tendents, training school teachers,
operating room nurses, anesthetists,
laboratory workers, dietitians, super
visors of records, etc.
The Catholic bulletin. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1911-1995, 1918-05-11
Famous Singers Appear
SOLDIERS AT K. OF C. CAMPS
HEAR GREAT ARTISTS.

A unique honor was. recently con
ferred upon Knights of Columbus war
work when the new sounding shell,
erected by the Knights of Columbus
at Camp Kearney, was dedicated by
Nine. Nellie Melba, the world famous
grand opera star. This was the first
time in the career of this singer that
she had ever sung out-of-doors.
Camp Greene was also favored by
the appearance of Nine. Lima Cavalie-
ri, Nine. Frances Aida, Miss Alice
Nielsen and Marion Greene. This
contingent of artists was in Charlotte,
N. c., where they appeared on the
programs of the Patriotic Music FEES.
tival and being interested in Knights
of Columbus war work resolved to
visit the camp to sing for the soldiers
under the auspices of the Knights of
Columbus Committee on War Activi.
ties.
The Catholic bulletin. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1911-1995, 1918-05-11
Archdiocese Of Chicago
SECRETARY McADoo PERSONAL.
LY THANKS ARCHBISHOP.

That the Archdiocese of Chicago can
hold it's head high in pride because
its response rang among the loudect
heard when the government called for
financial aid in the present hour of
peril is asserted by no less an author
ity than w. G. McAdoo, Secretary of
the Treasury. For the secretary in
the hurried trip to Chicago, which he
paid in the early part of the week,
noted what Catholic Chicago, under
the inspiration of its Archbishop, had
done. He was SO delighted with the
extraordinary result obtained that he
felt himself under obligation to ex-
press his appreciation in person to Chi
cago Catholics and to him who had
urged them on. This Secretary Nc
Adoo did in visit which he paid to
the home of Archbishop Mundelein.
The Catholic bulletin. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1911-1995, 1918-05-11
LOYALTY ANDPATRIOTISM

as they recognize their duty to defend
it against every aggressor, as a privi-
lege and not a burden.
T Selfishness has no home in the soul
of man truly great in peace or in
war. The Industrious husbandman
sows the seed of the tree, the fruit of
which he never expects to see. The
brave soldier, with a self-forgetfulness
the world never fails to admire, glad
ly exposes himself to the fortunes of
war and heroically fights for the vic
tory he may not live to enjoy.
In this hour of distress, and day of
danger for our country, when the 10y
atty of every American citizen is be-
ing subjected to the acid test of sacri-
fee, what has been the conduct of the
Catholic Knights? As volunteers they
have rushed, in thousands, to meet
the enemy, glad to lay down their
lives, if need be, for their country and
their country's cause. The striking
contrast of the evident loyalty of the
knights, compared with the doubtful
allegiance of their enemies who were
so turbulent in peace, but now SO tim
id in war, has not escaped the notice
of those whose duty it is to guide the
Ship of State in these stormy days
The Knights appreciate the nations
recognition of their unquestionable
loyalty, and the nation is happy in
the knowledge that she can count the
Knights of Columbus among the
staunchest supporters of the Consti-
tuition, and bravest defenders of the
flag.
1t is one thing to know our duty,
and another thing to have the grace
to do it. The Church, which is an eye
witness of what her Founder did and
an ear-witness of what He said, who
heard the Saviours words "Render
to Caesar the things that are Caesars,
and to God the things that are God's,'
has for centuries proclaimed this I'M
changed and Interchangeable doctrine
to her children; today she rejoices to
see that her children, in this great
nation have heard and needed her
voice. That they understand obedi-
ence to an earthly ruler is a virtue
not unworthy to stand side by side
with the virtue of obedience to Him
Who rules the universe.
The Catholic bulletin. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1911-1995, 1918-05-11

Rev. Joseph ]. McQuaid, G. SIS. R.,
of the Mission Church, Roxbury, Bos-
ton, assigned to Camp Forrest, Ogle-
thorpe, Ga.
Rev. John ]. Ganey, of the Diocese
of Rochester, N. Y, assigned to the
.Thirtieth Division of the National
Guard, Camp Sewer, Greenville, S. G.
Rev. Thomas B. Roche, C..SS. r.,
of Esopus, N. Y, assigned to the
National Guard, Camp Lee, Virginia
Rev. J. NJ Lonergan, Of Carey Sta
ton, H., formerly chaplain for the
knights of Columbus at Camp Grant,
made official chaplain there.
Rev. BENJAMIN Oehlerer, o. f. M,
assigned to the National Army, Camp
Pike, Little Rock, Ark.
Rev. Leo M. Devlin, OF Winona,
Mimi, to Shelby, Miss.
The Catholic bulletin. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1911-1995, 1918-05-11
Bishop McGolrick Burse
MoNslGNoR FRERI AckNoWL-
EDGES RECEIPT OF ONE THOU
SAND DOLLARS FOR MISSION
SEMINARY BuRSE.

Rev. James A. Byrnes has received
the following letter from Mgr. Freri,
General Director of the Society for the
Propagation of the Faith.
May 8, 1913.
My dear Father Byrnes:.
I have just received your check for
100000, which represents fund col
lected through the columns of "The
Catholic Bulletin" for the foundation
of a burse in seminary of the Far
East in memory of the late Bishop
McGolrick.
1t is indeed a beautiful and most
fitting tribute to this sanity Bishop
of Duluth who for fifty years labored
so Zealously for the extension of the
kingdom of Christ. Please accept and
transmit the expression of our sincere
|" gratitude to all the contributors to the
that God may reward their charity
with abundant blessings. We are
especially thankful to ''The Catholic
Bulletin which has always generously
supported the cause of the missions.
The persons interested in that most
deserving cause of providing native
clergy for mission countries will be
pleased to know that, since we made
our appeal in it's behalf less than a
year ago, we have received funds
sufficient for the support of about
fifty students in various seminaries of
Japan, China, Indo China and India.
Those sacrifices will certainly draw
the mercy of God upon our clergy and
people.
With kindest regards, believe me
as ever,
Faithfully yours in Christ,
JOSEPH FRERI,
Gen'l Dir.
Rev. James A. Byrnes,
st. Paul, Minns