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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1918-06-15
FORD STiRS EN- Up
Forecasts Injection of New Element
Into Deliberations Of L. s. Senate

! fGTecaStS lnJectl0n OF New Element
Into Deliberations Of L. s. Senate
Henry Ford's decision to run for the
United States Senate at the request
o. President Wilson has created a
highly interesting political situation
ii Congress.
Ford, classed in the past as a Re-
publican, will run on nonparrisan
ticket, already iniorscd ny the Demo-
rrats of Michigan, and his policy will
be 20 support the President"
Republican leaders say that Ford,
it elected, probably will take his seat
on the Republican side Of the. upper.
house. while voting with the Demo.
.ratic side. His liberal policies. par,
ticularly in industrial questions, will
inject ar clement into the Senate that
promises to develop new and inter-
2sting debate. Ford is aligned strong
i with the President on postwar con-
structiCn ideas Some hint of his pro-
cram is found in his official state
nent announcing his acceptance Of
ne Presidents urge TO be candidate
when he Sad
There are exceptional opportuni-
lies for service to our people, during
present and coming readjustment.'
President Wilson recently declared
that after the war those who have
battled abroad viii be impatient OF the
I'D campaign slogans Of both parties
and will demand that the leaders
frame definite ideals ,nat will give the
w0rkingman definite place in the
sun. This also has been EOrd's indus
trial policy for some years. His ap-
pearance in the Senate, therefore, Is
looked upon by some here as forecast
ing. perhaps. the foundation for Il new
alignment in politics - a possible
breaking up of the old parties and an
assemblagc under a new flag that Will
hy the slogan of advanced reconstruc-
tion ideas after the war
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1918-06-15
TAKES OVER TEUTON SHIPS.
Peru's Action Deemed Reply to Sub
marine Raids in the West.

Lima, Peru, June 5-The Peruvian
government through its military for
ces has taken possession Of the Ger
man vessels interned at Callao. This
action by the Peruvian government
follows upon the breaking off of diplo-
matte relations with\ Germany by Peru
early last October. Peru broke with
Germany because Germany failed 20
reply satisfactorily to demands con-
corning the sinking of Peruvian barks.
There are eight German vessels IN
termed at Gallo, with a capacity Of
slightly less than $4,000 deadweigh'
tons. They include several larec
steamers, with passenger accommoda-
!tions.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1918-06-15
HUNS HOIST White FLAG
Party of Fifty Germans Eager to Sur
render to americans.

Iondon limo 15A nartv &c IN
Germans ,mono rho +roo,s ,rbo a.
tackled the Americans nnr+huas+ of
Chataau Tb;ar,.,. on Thrrsd,v .urror-
Gcred under a fac OF truce reports
The correspondent Of the Dailv Mail
with the American forces in France
All the Gnrron ATTACKS failed and
tbev Iof+ hab;nd .ho,, do,d o,3
,vorndod Describ;ro ,ba DAVIS
events tho corrcsno,dor+ sars.
..Thn Germans annarantIv ora az
owed n Iosinu Rnllo,, wood All
r;pht ,nd early vastord.r r,o,r;rs
Guns of aln,ost ava,,. c.l;hsr no,ndoa
he American limos at pouraschas an,
Pelican wood
u ocal ATTACKS moro o. loss feeb,a
!, stronm,b folIowod and tho Gov
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1918-06-15
Services for Soldiers.

The citizens and men in uniform
are especially invited to the first of a
series Of community services tomor-
row evening at o'clock AZ the south.
west corner Of North Alfred and
Princess streets. under the auspices
of the Soldiers Service Association.
Prof. Cook, secretary Of Howard Uni
versity, will deliver an address. Spe-
cial choir music vii be rendered.
Friends are requested to direct
visiting colored soldier to this service.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1918-06-15
FLOATED EIGHTEEN HOURS
Two Survivors CT U-Eoat Victim
Reach Homes in Millyille.

AIil!ville, y. j., June l5.--Josiah
Shropshire and Walter Krausc, two
Milville boys, who were on board the
transport President Lincoln, which
was torpedced by 3 German submarine
off the coast of France. arrived home
Yesterday. They tell thrilling stories
of their experiences, having bern
among the last to leave the ship and
finding all Of the lifeboats gone.
They were tossed about the sea COR
eighteen hours on an improvised raft
until they were picked up by Il tor
pcdo boat sent to their rescue. The
young men were landed in France,
returned to the United States on Il
transport, and granted four days
leave Of absence from a troop ship
which lies at an Atlantic port. Both
arc anxious to get back into the SER
vice.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1918-06-15
CUTS PRIESTS COURSE
Pope Rules Three Years of Theology
Enough During War.

Cardinal Gibbons has been notified
from Rome thai hereafter three
year course in theology will be suf-
icient for applicants for the priest
hood for ordination. Heretofore the
course has been four years, but under
the new plan the curriculum will be
consolidated so that nearly all the
topics touched upon in the four-year
course will be given in the three years.
The urgent demand for priests has
caused the Pope to make this ruling
for the Catholic church in this coun-
try, and it affects all seminaries.
There have been hundreds Of priests
from all dioceses in the country who
have given up parish work that they
might serve with the American Ex-
peditionary Force as chaplaiEs. Other
priests are serving as chaplains in
the cantonments, an3 still others are
serving with the Knights Of Colum-
bus.
This drain upon the priesthood has
caused many vacancies to exist. espe-
cially in the large cities, as the city
churches are now overcrowded because
Of the coming of war workers to the
nutrition plants and others on Federal
Jobs. With the course cut it will
mean that in the next two years the
average ordinations will be doubled.
Pope Benedict has ordered all the
priests IN this country to offer with
him prayer for peace on the feast
of SS. Peter and Paul. which falls on
June %.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1918-06-15
Special Notice.

Having leased my building at 4l6
K;no street from June 18th, this is to
notify my many patrons and the public
that the business of Cleaning and
Pressing Clothes will be continued at
322 So. Washington street. Bell phone
3G9W. I beg to thank my many
friends and the public generally for
their generous patronage in the past
and solicit a continuance of the same
at nv new location. c. NJ. Schwab.
l42-6t.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1918-06-15
NEGRO is KILLED.
Edward Pryor. Victim. Succumbs
Quickly to Wound.

During an alteration in front of
1885 W street northwest Washington
last night, Edward Pryor, negro, was
shot through the heart and almost In
stantly killed by a shot alleged 20
have been fired by John 0. Timber
lake, a negro living at 1895 " street
According to the police, Pryor
went to Undertakes home, and after
few words and argument arose. Tim
berlake, the police state, went into
his home, got his revolver and shot
Pryor through the heart.
Pryor was rushed to Garfield Hos
pital, but died on the way. He was
2S years old and lived at 30 S street
northwest.
Timberlake was arrested.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1918-06-15
The Retreat Of the Germans. "

The second episode OF what is said
to be one of the most wonderful pic
lures ever put upon the screen will
De shown at the Grand Theater on
Monday afternoon and evening. II
shows "The Retreat OF the Germans a;
the Battle Of Arras," from photo
graphs made at the time by expert
camera men, and has the appfova! OF
the government officials. Although
the pictures are Of unusual interest
no advance will be made in the price
of admission on Monday.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1918-06-15
Death Notice.

Friday, June Il. 1915. at
the Alexandria Hospital, Lillian Z.
Thomas. wife OF Howard D. Thomas.
Funeral Monday afternoon at 3
o'clock from her la:e residence, $50
Princess street. Friends of the
family are invited to attend.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1918-06-15
LAY THE CORNER STONE more MEN ARE NEEDED

Drive Under Way in Virginia for Two
Hundred Men to Serve In Y. NJ.
c. A. Huts.
Opening the drive in Virginia for
at least 200 men for work on the
battlefront in France as secretaries
for the Y. NJ. C. A., the local recruit
ing committee ior Alexandria, OF
which Judge j. K. NJ. Norton is chair
man, announcei today that three
prominent Richmond business men
had been accepted for service and
that unit would be formed in that
city Immediately. This is the first
progress made in the campaign for
secretaries from this state. The
Richmond men are G.. Jeter Jones,
vice president\.of the Merchants Ma
tional Bank; Ernest NJ. Long, an at
torney, and Lewis Mex. Judkins, a
vell-known scotsman.
L is expected that the Richmond,
unit will be completed shortly and sent
to France Immediately. Demands
upon the Y. M. C. A. in the war zone
have increased tremendously in re-
cert months, especially since the ar
rival of American troops in large
numbers overseas. This fact has re-
suited in an urgent appeal from the
National War Work Council for sec
retaries Immediately. More than p
900 men are needed within the next
thirty days, ard more than 1000 by
September 1. Virginia is expected to
furnish at least 200 men.
Under the direction OF the state
recruiting committees have
been formed in every county and city
in Virginia to conduct the drive for
secretaries This campaign is just
being started. Because of the pecu-
liar nature Of the work, which carries
the men to the front line trenches as
well as among the soldiers back of the
lines, secretaries must have special
qualifications to be accepted by the
National Council.
They must be of nigh type, with
executive ability and capable of lead
arship. Secretaries are wanted for all
classes Of work in providing amuse
nents and recreation for soldiers,
handling the canteeas, repairing mo-
tor trucks, keeping the vast stocks Of
and fer accounting
work. The field is open to wide
class Of high type men, and the worl:
is absolutely necessary for the win>
ming of the war because the allied
fighters cannot be neglected if the
greatest efficiency is to he obtained.
The local recruiting committee is
anxious to discuss the matter with
men who believe they are fitted for
the work, and will gladly furnish al
the necessary information. Virginia
must do her part, and vigorous drive
is now being made, but the support
of local people must oe given if the
work is to be successful.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1918-06-15
MADE S35 4 DAY BEGGING
Cr;pplcs story is Exploded When
Delawareans Grow Suspicious.


Georgetown, Del. June l5.-Tell-
ing a story OF an accident III machine
ship at Seafcrd, the loss Of leg
and an cndeavor to collect moEey for
an artificial leg, one-le@gea man or
crutches and a woman calling them
selves Mr.. and Mrs. Robert West,
worked all tho towns in lower Della
ware successfully until they struck
Georgetown. where their tale Was
questioned, the telephone used TO vcrI-
fv it and finally both confessed be-
fore officers that their story Was en-
.irely untrue and that they were from
Nashville, Tenn, and had worked their
way all over the coqrtrT by begging,
making as much as $50 day in many
places.
The man was an experienced ma
chinist and was released upon prom
isc that he would 90 direc- TO Cht;-
ter, Pa, and seek employment. Their
tickets were bought for Chester, but
i, case they should forget the prom
Use, all the towns in the state were
notified 10 be on the lookout for them
if they cried begging again.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1918-06-15
.True Blue" al the Richmond

For action and acting, picture pa
irons know they get it in William
Farnum productions and "True Blue"
which will play a: the Richmond The
ater tonight is no exception. True
Blue" is film drama of the rugged
West, presenting, however, phase
Of life new to the CINEMA story Of
a man, red d-blooded, strong, virile-a
thorough American, undaunted and
courageous.
Madam Who" viii be shown at the
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1918-06-15
Notice.

Having qualified as administrator
of the estate of the late Luther NJ.
Henderson, all persons indebted to
said estate are requested to make
prompt settlement with me. and all
persons to whom said estate is in
debted are requested to present
their accounts properly certified for
: payment
P. A. kcrsey. administrator,
40 South, Washington street
142-1nt.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1918-06-15
Notice.

There will be called conclave :
Old Dominion Commandry No. ii, Is.
T. Tuesday evening, June IS, at $
o'clock to confer the Order of the
Temple. This is an emergency case
and a full attendance is most earnestly
requested. !. Full Templar Uniform.
Bv order of the Emminent Comman-
der. A. G. Uhler, recorder.
142-3t ~
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1918-06-15

Trinity Methodist church will celc-
brate the opening OF the reading and
recreation room tonight with a lunch
con and reception 20 fifty specially
invited soldiers from Camp Hum
phreys. Tomorrow at the II a. n.
service the Rev. A. E. Speilman will
preach on az Good Soldier" and in
che evening there will be specially
arranged Illustrated service, to which
the public is invited. Songs will be
sung from the screen.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1918-06-15
HAIL STONES rELT MINERS
Missiles Weighing II Ounces Cover
Ground Eight inchcs Deep and Ruin
Crops.

Shamokin. Pa, Jane ii.--Th1 most
violent hailstorm in the history OF
central Pennsylvania swept over Ire
vcrtcn and the Mahanoy Valley. sig
miles west and south of this place,
late Yesterday afternoon, levelin@'
crops and war gardens, shatterlH@
windows. tearing holes through tin,
slate and shinglc ROOFS and causing
damage estimated 1t 100000.
Thc storm swept over an area Of
about twelve square miles and con
tinued fer 90 minutes. Hail fell to
the derrh of from ) 10 8 inches. Many
of the hailstones at North Franklin
coliicry. at Tyeverton. weighed T.
ounces. Reports from the MahanoT
Valley indicate that the hailstones
there were even larger than those on
the southern side o. the mountain.
Men returning to their homes from
the mines were forced to seek shelter
behind and beneath rocks, trees
and bushes because OF the great
weight of the pelting hai'stones.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1918-06-15

In the announcements Yesterday at
the University of Virginia Charles
Bruce Morton, of this city, is the
winner of one of the Thomas r. Ryan
scholarships, and Andrew Grinnan, OF
Alexandria, was awarded one of the
Isaac Cary scholarships.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1918-06-15

Mrs. Jacob Hinkelman and daugh-
ter, Miss Bertha Hinkelman, Of SYRIA
cusc, n. Y, are the guests Of Mrs.
F. Erwin Ludwig, at her home or
Braddock Heights.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1918-06-15

FOR. SAL-A beautiful Count.y
residence on Seminary Hill. A
large airy house with all modern
Improvement. About 25 acres of
land. To quick purchaser at a
moderate price. Inquire at 421. King
street, Alexandria, Va. 1886
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1918-06-15

Rev. E. B. Jackson, pastor OF the
First Baptist Church, will preach a
special sermon to the Baraca and
Philathea classes at the u o'clock
service tomorrow: All members and
friends are cordially invited to be
present.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1918-06-15

The Rev. w. Van Ness will con-
duct services at II a. NJ. tomorrow
in the Free Methodist church, and in
the evening at o'clock Vincent Hol-
lis Todd, OF Washington, vii! give
an illustrated blackboard talk in the
Sunday school tomorrow.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1918-06-15
Alexandria City and Suburbs

Mr. Towle, of Fort Myer, viii sing
the offertory at the morning service
in Christ church tomorrow
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1918-06-15

The body of Joseph Jonnatonc, the
Italian soldier whose body was found
in the river at the foot of Cameron
street Wednesday morning last was
sent to his brother at Chicago this
morning in compliance with nstruc-
tions received by Demaine & Son.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1918-06-15

Exercises in honor CT Flag Day
were held by Alexandria lodge of
Elks in their rooms on Prince street
last night Officers of the lodge had
the services in charge and speeches
were made by various visiting preth-
ren.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1918-06-15

Potomac lodge of Odd Fellows last
night elected the following named of
ficers: J. 5. Collins, noble grand;
Frank Chilcotte vice grand; George
w. Bontz, Sr., treasurer. They will
be installed on the evening of July ).
The first degree was conferred cn two
candidates
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1918-06-15

Miss Hattie Wattles, formerly Of
this city, bat who has made her
home in Atlanta for several years, is
visiting friends in Washington, and
was the guest during the week of
Miss Mamie Graham, at her home in
Prince street
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1918-06-15

The services tomorrow in the
Methodist Protestant church will be
preaching ,at II Il. m. by the pastor,
the Rev. Raymond W White, whose
topic will be "The Value OF Labor"
Sunday school will be held at 9:30 a,
rn.. Christian Endeavor at 7:45 p. m.
and chldren's service at 8 O'Clock
Every one is invited to attend these
services, especially the service for
children in the evening.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1918-06-15

Mrs. Overton Westfeldt Price, little
Miss Barbara Price and Master Philip
Price, who have spent the past few
months at their North Carolina home,
The Grange, near Baltimore, are the
guests of Mrs. Prices mother, Mrs.
Noble Lindsey, at her home in Brad
dock Heights.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1918-06-15

A sneak thief last Monday entered
the home of Joseph Magner at Gum
Springs, Fairfax county, ana stole a
valuable doub!e-case gold watch. The
theft was reported to the Alexandria
police department, and this morning
Sergeant Roberts recovered the time,
piece in this city where it had been
sold.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1918-06-15

There will be meeting of the ex-
ecutive committee of the Alexandria
Chapter, American Red Cross, held
in the rooms of the Chamber Of Com
merce next Monday evening, June u,
at s o'clock. Matters of special i'm
portance will be discussed and it is
hoped there will be large attendance.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1918-06-15


hoped there will be q large attendance.
In the Second Presbyterian CHURCH
tomorrow at the II q. nj. service the
Rev. DR.. John Lee Allison will take
for his subject "The Banners of the
Lord,' d theme suggested by Flag
Day. and he will speak of the spiritual
side of this subject. The evening SER
vice at s o'clock will be evange!istic.
Sunday school will be at $3.50 q. m,
Bible class at 10 o'clock and the Chris
tian Endeavor will meet at 7:l5 p. M
Mrs. Samuel VI. Lunt, Of Overbrook,
Pa. has recently learned of the pro.
motion Of her husband, Cadet Samuel
NJ. Lunt. TO first lieutenant in the
aviation section Of The Signal Corps.
Lieutenant Lunt hes been in France
eight mcnths and is now taking an adj
vanced course in bombing. He was
formerly from this city.
Mr.. W. II Whitaker, owing TO Ill
health, has resigned the management
of the Bevoir ami Humphrey Hotels,
in this city. These hotels are now
under the management of Mr.. +. Lee
Enswiller. who is said to be q hotel
man CT twenty years experience. and
recently connected with the Hotel
Washington. Washington, D. c. Nj.
Erswiller has secured the services Of
high-c!asS French chef and from
now on the dining room will be under
the personal supervision of Mr.. Ems
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1918-06-15


Sergeant Roberts recovered the time,
piece in this city where it had been
sold.
Mrs. Lillian z. Thomas, wife Of
Howard D. Thomas, died yesterday
at the Alexandria hospital. The de-
ceased was 26 years old. The family
home is at $40 Princess street, this
city, where the funeral service will be
held on Monday afternoon at 3 o'clock.
Interment will be in the Presbyterian
cemetery.
The Knights of Columbus building
at Camp Humphreys will be dedicat-
Ell Sunday, June 16, L: 2:30 p. m. un-
der the auspices of Fitzgerald Coun-
eli No. 459 of this city The commit
tee in charge has made arrangements
with the Quartermaster's Department
to have trucks meet the trains at
Mount Vernon. Transportation will
be free from Mount Vernon to the
camp to those VINO wish to 90 by this
route.
Mr.. Arthur NJ. Crewe, Of Thorough
fare, Va, and Miss Elizabeth Stout,
Of Albermarle county, were married
at 1870 o'clock this morning at the
residence Of Mrs. Kate Waller Bar
rett, 40S Duke street, by the Rev. Dir.
P. P. Phillips, rector Of st. ?aul's
Protestant Episcopal church. There
were number Of out-of town guests
present and the parlors were beauti-
.ul!y decorated with inc early sum-
mer flowers. Following the ceremony
Mrs. Barrett entertained the wedding
party at luncheon. Immediately after
which Mr.. and Mrs. CreWe left for
trip and will make their home
at Clifton, Va.
Daily Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1918-191?, 1918-04-14
Buy Bonds of the
Third Liberty Loan

1t is seldom one can help great cause with.
out personal sacrifice. But you can. These
bonds are the safest, best investment in the
world. Security? Why, they are first mort
gage upon the United States. Every railroad
in the country, every homestead, farm or pub
lie building, every industry, every income or
salary, everything we own---everything you
OWNS pledged as collateral.
If you can't pay cash for your bonds, you can
borrow a part of the money at your bank,
using the bonds as security; or, you can buy
plan. It is no trouble to buy Liberty Bonds;
It is no trouble to pay for them. See your
banker today.
Daily Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1918-191?, 1918-04-14

DE advertising for the
Hhisd Liberty Loan in this
oify has been made possible
through the patriotism Of tho
following firms, who have
generously contributed the
space in which the advestis-
ing viii appear:
Daily Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1918-191?, 1918-04-14

He went "over the top" and didn't
come back. He gave his life on that
April day, without murmur, for the
sake of peace and freedom. And he
was proud to do it.
What a contrast between a hero like
that and the man or woman with
warped and shrunken soulwho doesn't
eUen buy Liberty Bond to help the
same great caCse!
Daily Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1918-191?, 1918-04-14

My Dear Father--I am writing one of the.e
Gin case" letters for the first time, and of course,
hope you will never have to read it. If you are
reading it now, you will know that your youngest
son "went under" as proud as Punch in the most
glorious day of his life. ] am taking my COM
pany "over the top" for mile in the biggest push
that has ever been launched in the world, and !
trust that it is going to be the greatest factor
toward peace.
Dad, you can't imagine the wonderful feel.
ing; a man thinks something like this: "Well, If
am going to die, this IS worth it thousand
times"
] don't want any of you dear people to be
sorry for me, although, of course, you will, in q
way. Mind you, know what am up against,
and that the odds are against me.
Goodby, dear father and mother, and all Of
you. Again say that am proud to be where
am now. CORDIE.