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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1918-08-29
NEW GERMAN SCARE

1t is suggested that German of:c-
ials and newspapers that feel it their
duty TO stir up the peoples will 10
conquer" have little to say now about
the glorics of German arms. Pride
of victory is not conspicuous. Not
much is said about the vast territories
that have been added to The German
Empire by its invincibc armies.
The present effort is to scare the
people into fighting and sustaining
the sufferings of war. The war is
represented to be the effort of Ger
many's commercial rivals. England
and America, to ruin the F"therlanl.
These rapaciouS nations would stay
the effusioa of German blood and
would talk Of a compromise peace, in
which there would be something for
them and great deal for Germany.
if they We're not trying to destroy
German industries in order to profit
by their own increase of business.
The people must fight for their fac
tories and taeir shops fer the oppor-
Irni.,- RI p1r,r - i;,.;,~
This change is significant Of the
hopelessness Of the German governing
GLASSES of winning me war. But if
tltey.can persuade the common people
that tbs Is, a war or their exterm;na-
ton, and that they might rs we'll die
cn the Seld of hat;1z ~ - s-arva %
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1918-08-29
WATER RENT INCREASES

About the close of the war between
the states, when the negro question
was still on, it being the purpose OF
the radical wing Of the republican
party to humiliate the southern coun-
try as much as possible by imposing
negro quality upon the whites, we'll
known republican was one OF the
speakers at meeting held in AleXan-
Gria. During the course OF his re-
marks he said his father was such
pronounced abolitionist that he never
used sugar in his coffee nor molasses
upon buckwheat cakes, as these pro-
ducts were the result of slave labor.
In days preceding the revolutionary
war the British Parliament, at the III
stance of Lord North, passed an act
lcvying Il high duty upon tea import
Cd into the Aemrican colonies. The
citizens of Boston. it will he remem-
bered, protested in vain against this
imposition. The East India Company
later sent cargocs of surplus tea to
Boston, and the story of the "Mo-
hawks" throwing the cargoes over
board is one of the first We read in
American history.
The attempt of the Alexandria
Water Company to increase rates and
compel consumers to pay double the
amount previously cxacted has caused
complaints to rise from virtually
every home in the city. AS was Sug-
gested Yesterday, the householder who
enjoys the luxury of Il modern temple
: Of cloaka, a spiggot in Il bath tub and
gardn hose will be compelled under
the new classification to pay about
two dollars month for water.
An appeal has been noted from the
decision Of the State Corporation
Commission to the Supreme Court of
Appeals of the State, and this trbu-
nal, like the people of Alexandria,
may see no good reason for that in
tended increase.
Some subscribers to the water of
the company are so incenSed that
they announce their inclination to
hape pipes to toilets, bath tabs and
garden hose disconnected. and draw
all water absolutely necessary from
one spiggot, for which we are event
ually to pay 81 year.
They would thus follow the example
Of the abolitionist referred to, a. well
as OR forefathers of continental
days, by depriving themselves of lux
urics which they can dispense with.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1918-08-29
CRANBERREES MAY ROT
pickers Can't Be Foun dand Turkey
Dressing Crop May Fail.

Harwich. Mass, Aug. 29.-Cran.
Lcrry pckers are so scarce OF Cape
Cod that the growe"s are appealing
10 the summer visitors 10 help gather
the crops. A few, both men and wo-
men, have responded, tempted b. ii
unprecedented wages being offered for
the work.
Much of the big crop is ripe aaG
ready for picking, but help is so Short
that many growers fear much OF thcif
product will get nipped by frost before
it S gathered. Not only did the pro-
ducers fail to get more than 20 7
cent of the pckers On whom they an
Hual!y depend. but many are unable
10 buy barrels or crates except n in
adequate quantities. Many of the
pickers are making in the vicinity Of
SO a day. reports from the hces dc
clare and experienced hands can ex-
coed that figure.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1918-08-29

death, the people might be willing to
go en- fighting a hopeless war until
the Allies, at last wearied by its con-
tinuance, would offer to settle with
Germany on $3.50 basis.
Before Germany precipitated this
war for imperial ACKNOWLEDGEMENT it
was rapidly effecting the commercial
conquest Of the world 1t was filling
the United States with its products,
was crowding Great Britain out of
the Asiatic and South Aemrican mar
kets, and was acquiring great part
of the "'big business" of France and
Italy.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1918-08-29
OUR BROTHER OF THE NORTH
(By Geraldine B6nner of The Vigilan-
teS.)

On the boundary line between Can
ada and the United States there
stands no fort. From ocean to ocean
the line runs ungua;ted. the league
long burrows of the Canadian prailies
touch the border where the league
long burrows of the American prair-
les begin. Where the line crosses the
great mountain spine no Notifications
crown the heights or command the
alleys; there has been no fear in
mems hearts to set them raising bull
warks one against the other.
Over the line Canadians and Amcri-
cans fratcrnizc as ncighbors do over
the back fence. Sometimes they cross
from one side and settle on the other
The stocky Kanuck from Quebec prov
ince moves into Maine and raises his
log house among the pines. ranchers
from Montana ard Dakota go North
ward TO till the rich plains of Alberta
and Manitoba. They intermary and
the children are Canadians or Ameri-
cans. they might just as we'll be one
as the other
For there is no lurking suspicion.
no veilcd distrust between us and
cur brother Of the North. We are OF
the same race, live by the same ideals.
worship the same God.
OF all our national relationship our
closest is with him. He is not only
cur nearest neighbour but he is our
nearest Of kin. We have had jars
with him-disagrcoments that happen
If the best families-quarreled and
made up. shaking hands across the
line in sportSmanlike goodfellowship.
There have been times when we en-
WED him the riches of his vast en-
rlre yet to come. his well administer
cd laws, his thrifty competence where
we have been careless and slovenly,
his sturdy honesty. Our things better
than we were and it made lis sore.
The Teutonlc mind has made end
less plumbers, hut none greater than
that the British Colonies would not
respond to the Mother cQuntrys cry
for help. Anyone who knows the
Dominion. who has soiourned there
and come to understand its strong
Souled people. knew what its reply
would be. Neither generations of
government nor time nor distance
could weaken the old ties or the old
loyalty. And deeper than the call Of
the blood was the instinct to fight for
what made life possble-freedom in Il
tree world. The Canadians rose from
iesk and bench. locked the shop and
:losed the ledger, left the pillow in the
.Urrow and the pick in the mine
oresat. not alone to help England in
Ter need, but to preserve the creed
hat their race has lived by since John
net the Barons at Runnymede
What our Brother of the North did
T France and Flanders is now mat
er of history Writ larger than the
'lains Of Abraham are Ypres and
.oos, from this time forth names of
erolc invocation. We followed his
plendid, bloody progress. with tug
t the heart and a longing to be be-
de him. sharing the anguish and :
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1918-08-29
SP ANlSH NEUTR ALITi

German submarines have been de-
$;royng Spanish shipping, even when
sailing between neutral ports. as free
!. rs they have assailed hostile ship
ping. or shipping bound to and from
enemy ports. Spain has remonstra-
ted and protested. and the German
Foreign Office has politely expressed
lis regrets. and the submarines have
calmly gone ahead with the dcstruc-
ton of Spanish vessels.
To Germany it really makes very
little difference whether the shipping
IS Allied or neutral The important
thing IS 10 get the shipping of all
ether nations 20 the bottom. so th;r
when firm German peace" is tend
cred at the point Of tie sword to the
beaten and abiect Allies there shall be
no shipping on the Seven Seas except
that under the black. white. red flag.
But At last the tremendous victories
of the Allies since July IS, and the
discovery that America can pat an
indefinite number Of the best troops
in the world into the contest, has stiff
fened up the Iberian spinal column 10
the point Of intimatirg that Spain
will use in place CT its sunken ships
the 90 German vessels informed for
their own safety in its ports.
Of course, this throws the Wilhelm
5trasse into conniption fits, and sew
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1918-08-29
SPECIAL NOTICES
Administrators Notice.

The undersigned having qualified as
administrators of the estate Of Will
Lam Rocker ell persons having claims
against said estate arc hereby notified
t. present same. properly authenti-
Gated. at once and I'll persons indebted
t. said estate are requested to settle
same promptly.
Mrs. Amelia NJ. Rocker.
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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1918-08-29
Annual Meciir q.

The annual meeting Of the stock
holders of the Howard LGaocr Com
rsi.y, Incorporated. will be held AZ the
principal office of .hc company. No.
i'll South Fairfax street. Alexandria,
Va, on Tuesday, September 8, 1913.
at II a. m, for the election Of direc-
tors for the ensuing year and for such
other business as may De properly
presented TO the meeting.
jay ?. Felt
zOO-9t Secretary.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1918-08-29
School Permits.

School permits will lie issued at Lee
School building commencing Monday
morning, September ., 1918. Permits
will be issued to white children Mon
day and Tuesday. Permits for West
End School will be issued Wednesday,
and permits for colorcd children will
be issued Thursday an! Friday. Every
child who expects to attend the schools
will be required to present tax re-
ceipt; also physician'2; certificate that
they have been vaccinated
Gilbert j. Cox.
2O5-6t Clerk, School Board.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1918-08-29
BLACK EAGLE OF PRUSSIA

In looking over an ancient file Of
the Alexandria Gazette (lS3D on
eyes fell upon an article heade,
--latest News From Europe" A sail
ing ship had arrived at New Yoll.
from Liverpool containing news of
the proceeding month. Amcng the
items in the collection was one re-
ferring to Il wa, scare which had tenn
porurily disturbed conditions on the
other side Of the world. 1t was
stated that "the black eagle of Prus-
STA is screaming for It's prey
According to the item referred to,
this foul and hateful bird 1--WE use the
words Of scripturc) was searching
cighty-Seven years ago while looking
for some weaker nation upon which
TO make 4 SWoop.
The American Eagle is now soar
;n~ over the old world. Our noble
bird is not sereeching for prey. how
ever. but is ready to dcfcn;i weak ma
tiouS from the cruel talons of the
black eagle of Prussia. The latter is
keeping as best it can far away from
he ;,Yenging beak Of the American
bird
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1918-08-29

the glory, proving ourselves OF the
same invincibe spirit. Oar waiting
became intolerablc while he, the
Younger, made his magnificent effort,
showing us the way. And now We are
there, shoulder to shoulder with him,
at last brothers in the field. as we
have always been brothers in blood,
in aspiration, in all that makes up
The tradition of the Anglo Saxon race.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1918-08-29
Notice

There will be a called communca-
ton of Alexandra Washington Lodge
No. %, A. i. and A. IL. Thursda!
evening, August %, 1918, at O'Clock
to confer the Master Iasons Degree
All Master Masons invited to be pres
cnt. BY order of the worshipful mas
ter.
A. G. Uiier, Secretary.
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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1918-08-29
Notice, l.. of \.

Mount Vernon Council No. /. Daugh-
crs of America, will meet with Mrs.
Beach, corner OF alfred and Queen
streets, at S o'clock tomorrow evening.
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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1918-08-29
NOti.e

DR.. J. II. Bitter. dentist, will be out
OF town until September Is, and his
Office will be closed until that date.
205-3t
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1918-08-29
Washington, D. c.

The Undermuslins You
Want at Low Prices
Envelope chcnises of fine main
sock, wolfe or flesh batiste with
dainty colored stitching as
trimming. Finished with lace
and ribbon. Special at $1.O0.
Combinations Of flesh wolfe, in
drawer models with hand en-
bro!dered yokcs with ribbon
straps over shoulder. Special
at S1.95.
Combinations made of good
quality nainsook in skirt and
drawer models embroidery and
lace trimmed. Al s1.2j, $50
and S1.95.
Corset covers made Of good quail |
ity nainsook. embroidery and |
lace trimmed. Special at 59c.
Night robes Of fine wolfe or crepe
in flesh or white trimmed with
dainty colorcd stitching. Some
in floral effects. At sl.5O, S1.95
and $2.2J.
Third Floor Lansburgf d. Bro.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1918-08-29

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The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1918-12-05
The family extends sincere thanks
to those who kindly assisted them dur
ing the illness and at the funeral of
Mrs. Neumann.
The Meat Combine.

It the second installment Of it's re-
port on food investigation the federal
trade commission states that meat
packing combine exists far more pow
erful than the old beef trust. The
commission found, according to it's re-
port to congress, that there has been
practically no time since 1885 that the
packers were not combined despite
the antimonopoly crusades of the
government.
"The present combination is by no
means a mere gentlemah's agreement
for the undertakings are definite and
precise, and it is far superior in it's
operations to the clumsy pools Of
the '9Os," the commission declared.
The evidence Of the present combine
among the five big packers is volumi-
nous and detailed. The five big pack
ers referred to, the report explained,
are Swift & Co., Armour & Co., Nor
ris & Co., Wilson & Co., and the
Cudahy Packing company.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1918-12-05
Observation-Disclosures.

On Thanksgiving day Miss Anita
Hoffman, daughter of Mr.. and Mrs.
Henry Hoffman, jr., and George F..
Henschel, son of Mr.. and Mrs. Peter
Henschel, took the marriage vows at
the Methodist parsonage in the pres
ence of about dozen relatives. Eliza
beth Hoffman, Laura Henschel, Anton
w. Falk and William Henschel acted
as witnesses and Mrs. Geer rendered
the wedding music. Rev. James A..
Geer read the impressive ring service
of the Methodist church. The bride
was gowned in white silk crepe de
chine, carried white and pink roses
and wore a veil and orange blossoms.
The bridesmaids were also attired in
white crepe de chine. From the par
sonage the wedding party repaired to
the home Of the BRIDES parents, where
about SO guests assembled.
At $3.50 supper was served and at
midnight bounteous luncheon was
provided and the wedding cake cut.
Numerous gifts were bestowed upon
the bride and groom. Mr.. and Mrs.
Henschel will be at home in Dalbo af-
ter December Is.
The Union extends congratulations
and best wishes.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1918-12-05
His COnsummate Gall.

One rainy day, when boot shop
was full of customers, man entered
hurriedly and, speaking to an assis-
tant who was fitting lady, said:
"Can you show me some of those
boots you advertised? am in great
haste"
Excusing himself to the lady, the.
assistant proceeded to wait upon the
newcomer. Finally perfect fit was
secured"
"Now, what make are these boots 2"
inquired the man. 'They fit me like
a glove. Just write down the Make,
with the exact width and length. ?
The salesman did as required, and
the man drew on his old shoes and
started for the door.
"Don't you want the boots, SIR"
inquired the surprised assistant.
ooh, no" responded the man. st
just wanted to get my size. / have a.
friend in the wholesale business who
can get them for me at much less
price than yours" :.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1918-12-05
New Road Plan PropOsed.'

A movement has been instituted by
good roads advocates to build 5000
miles of permanent, hard -surfaced
highways in Minnesota, to cost FROM
100000 to $8O,0OO,O0O. The suc=
cess of the plan will depend upon the,
voters of the state at the next cleo
ton, to whom the proposition will be.
submitted. Six thousand. miles is
practically the mileage Of the present
system Of state roads, which, with
the exception of a few stretches, are
merely graded and surfaced with clay
and gravel. The bond issue plan can
not be put through without an amend
ment to the state constitution, and
amendments usually fall by the way
side when submitted to vote
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1918-12-05
Hannah w. Sleeves.

Mrs. Hannah Sleeves died on Thurs
day, November %, following a long
illness.
Funeral services were held from the
home of Verne Mott on Saturday and
the interment was at Oak Knoll.
There were many beautiful floral Of
ferings.
Hannah W. Sleeves was born at
Bangor, on October 8, 1853, and was
married on October II, 1870, to VIM.
H. Sleeves, who survives her. She
also leaves four sons, two daughters
and three brothers, as follows: Hugh
D., Abel H., Charles G., Mrs. Verne
Mott, Princeton; William A., Ogilvie;
Mrs. Edward Julin, Stanchfeld;
Hugh, Oliver and John. Dibblee,
Princeton.
Mrs. Sleeves was a kind neighborly
woman who was highly respected by
all who knew her.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1918-12-05
Sullivan Will Probably Land 1t

Sullivan Will Probably Land It.
Senator John D.. Sullivan of St.
Cloud probably will be president pro
TEN of the senate during the coming
session. He probably will be elected
at the opening Of the session, and will
be the recognized floor leader Of the
majority.
Senator Sullivan is democrat, and
majority Of the senator's are repub-
licans, but the difference will not en-
ter into the case because, the members
Of the legislature are elected on nom
partisan ticket, and party politics are
not supposed to cut any figure in the
deliberation Of the senate.
This supposition, however, may
prove all wrong if q bill to return to
the partisan system Of electing legis-
lators is introduced.
The supporters Of Senator Sullivan
say he is the man for president pro
tenn, because he has ability, expert
y
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1918-12-05
Two Nations Could Command Peace

Two Nations Could Command Peace.
Sir r. Z. Borden, Canadian pre-
mier, speaking at the annual Thanks
giving day banquet Of the American
society in London, approved Of the
plan to form q league of nations but
insisted that England and America
are able to command the peace of the.
world by acting together.
1"Let us have league Of nations if
it can be realized, but at least let us
have that understanding and unity Of
purpose and action between the two
worldwide English speaking common
wealths which will save humanity in.
years to come from the unbearables
horror, suffering and sacrifice Of
war such as this" he said.
United by ties Of race, language,
literature and traditions, the nations
of the Britannia commonwealth and
the states composing the great Ameri-
can republic can command the peace of
the world. They could have COM
manded it in July, 1914, if they had
given Germany their joint warning"
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1918-12-05
Merely Did His DUTY.

Premier Clemenceau, of France,
who, probably more than any other one
man in the world, is responsible for
the defeat Of Germany, when given an
ovation in the French senate after
that body had officially declared
Clemenceau deserved well Of his
country, protested that he was not
"the savior Of France" but that
France had saved herself. Anyone
else, he said, would have done the
same thing under the same circum-
stances: y have done but my simple
duty. Let me tell you that / am
proudest that you have associated my
name with Marshal Foch. .
What would George Creel do with a
subject like that?
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1918-12-05
Killed in Air Service.

Lieutenant Edward B. Cutter, who
was in the aviation service in France,
and his pilot, Lieutenant H. Bromfeld,
were killed while on an observation
trip over the German lines on Octo-
Der 81. It will be remembered that
Lieutenants Morton and Cutter ex-
changed places previous to the war
Lieutenant Cutter being transferred
to Company G and Lieutenant. Morton
to Company B. Lieutenant Cutter
was splendid example Of American
manhood and was fearless in his duty.
He had been in many engagements
with boches above the clouds and did
his share toward bringing about the
end of hostilities.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1918-12-05
Germany's War Bill.

Dead, 100000; wounded, 4,70O,O0O;
permanently disabled and charge
upon the state, 100000.
Interest bearing war debt, nearly
,00O,000,00O.
Commerce absolutely destroyed,
and 67 per cent Of her tonnage cap
tured or interned.
A permanent annual bond interest.
payment of $2,O0O,OOo,0o0; pension;
roll, three quarters of billion an
nually; total, $4,ooo,ooO, 900 a year.
Total income of people before the
war, $11,0o0,0o 100000 annually.
Cost Of after consequences of the
war to the German people, nearly 40s
per cent of their annual prewar IN
come. Financial World.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1918-12-05
"A Letter From France.

Rev. Geer.
Dear Friend: It gives me great
pleasure to know that my name has
been put on the honor roll and that a
star has been put on the service flag.
am now in northern France in
training. It is very interesting to
travel in these countries, things being
much different than we are accus-
toned to. I have been through Scot
land, England and almost over France.
It is trip that has been worth all
the hardship and Inconvenience that
we have had to endure.
The Red Cross has been our best
friend in all our travels. The best
that can be said for the organization
is not enough. ] wish to heartily
thank the Princeton Red Cross for
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1918-12-05
Robert M. Saxon.

AOUcIL W1. gOdAONs 59
Robert M. Saxon died at his home
in Greenbush from ailments incumbent
upon old age on November 80.
Funeral services were conducted by
Rev. James A. Geer at the family
home in Greenbush on Monday after
noon, and Miss Marie Winsor, Miss
Joyce Briggs, L. S. Briggs and Grover
Umbehocker rendered hymnal selec-
tions. The remains were inferred in
Oak Knoll cemetery.
Robert M. Saxon was born on Nov
ember 8, 1916, in Brown county, Ohio,
and was therefore " years 3 weeks
and a days old at the time Of his
death. He resided = on farm in
Brown county until 10 years Of age,
when he moved with his parents to
Logansport, Ind, where the family re-
sided but a short time, having decid-
ed to move to a farm near Delphi.
Here he received an academic educa-
ton and grew to manhood. In 1868
he located in Champaign county, Ill,
where he was married in 1871 to Lib
bic Jane Garfield Of Galesburg.. He
was engaged in the produce business
in Galesburg for number Of years
and ultimately came to Mile Laos
county. Fifteen years ago he suffered
a paralytic stroke and since then has
been in failing health. He is survived
by his wife and three sons Edward
and Charles Of Greenbush and Lewis
of Cambridge. He also leaves two
brothers and two sisters, viz: James,
Blue Hill; William, Mount Pleasant,
Mich; Mrs. Joseph Amberg, Chicago;
and Mrs. Rachael Houser, Indianap-
oils, Ind.
Robert Saxon was man of sterling
character, true to his friends and de-
voted to his family.