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The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1918-05-28
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An Ocean of Unspeakable PAIN

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What eSsw would do?
More the world could ask.
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rightly
contributed
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The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1918-05-28

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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1918-09-11
RICHMOND TONIGHT


There are few more talented or Det-
ter known actors on the American
stage than John Barrymore popularity
known as "Jack" to his admirers. Mr..
Barrymore recently returned to the
field Of the silent drama under the
Paramount banner and his first offer
ing, "On the Quiet" delightful COM
edy. =,ill be the attraction at the Rich
mend tonight.
Nr. Barrymore was seen here some
time ago in "The Man From Mexico"
and care You a Mason?" two enor-
mously successful Paramount photo
plays, but it is said his characterize
tion of a rather wild Yale student in
"On the Quiet" exceeds in interest and
attractiveness his portrayals in those
famous photoplays. Mr.. Barrymore
is a comedian of exceptional ability
and it is certainty that he will add
vastly to his reputation by his work
in this charming comedy.
4 Mack Bennett comedy will be
shown.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1918-09-11
GRAND THEATER

"The Hand of Vengeance" the SER
ial supreme of all modern pictures
and which holds record of running
in 80 theatres in Baltiomre, also II in
Washington, will open at the Grand
Theatre Mouday, September 90. You
have no doubt seen many serials, IN
cludinc Helen Holmes and Pearl
White, but never before in the history
of moving pictures has there even
been seen such picture as "The
Hand of Vengeance" Nothing yet
has been seen so mystifying, weird,
unnerving and gruesome in pictures.
The managers of the Grand Theatre
have always tried to secure the best
pictures available, and right here is
the one punch that they have PIT
over. Don't forget Monday, Septem-
ber 23rd. "The' Hand of Vengeance
and a first run reel Blue Bird fea-
ture as an added attraction. =
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1918-09-11
COMMUNITY SERVICE NEEDS

One of the most enjoyable ways for
the man in uniform to pass his time
when in the city is to play the piano.
but many of them unfortunately have
not learned this art, but all would en-
iov the use of a vistrola and records,
if these were provided in the different
clubs. There is a need for these at
the War Camp Community Service
Club at the Elks' Hall, also at the Odd
Fellows Club being fitted up for the
colored soldiers. Here is an opportun-
ity for those wishing to donate ma
chimes and records. ..
Those wishing to contribute such
should communicate with H.. H. Van
VIE, secretary; phone 391. .....
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1918-09-11
TAKEN TO PENITENTIARY
James Davis, Colored, Slayer of Pros
hibition Inspector Shelhorse Be-
oius Seven Year Term.

HIUlllCU, 1ISPSSSoi o''T -
gins Seven Year Term.
James Davis, colored, sentenced to
serve term of seven years in the
penitentiary for the shooting and Kill
inp of J. C. Shelhorse state prohibi-
ton inspector, was taken to the peni-
tentiary Yesterday afternoon by Guard
Smith.
A Jury in Davis case August IA,
after two days trial, returned ver-
dict of guilty of murder in the second
degree and fixed Davis punishment
at seven years in the penitentiary.
The shooting of Shelhorse took
place aboard southbound train just
as it was entering this city when Shell
horse endeavored to take part in the
arrest of Davis on suspicion Of boot
logging. Davis, as soon as he encount-
cred Shelhorse, shot him. Shelhorse
lived only few hours afterward. Da-
Wis jumped from the train and was
captured after short chase. His plea
was self defense.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1918-09-11
EjSPECIAL GRAND JURY
Twelfere TI'wgealfr Cases Being considterreH in
80 Corporation Court. ! J


Twelve criminal cases are this af-
ternoon being considered by Special
grand jury which is in session in the
corporation court, Judge L. c. Barley
presiding. The jury convened a. "
o'clock Among the cases are several
for alleged violations of the state pro-
hibition law.
The jury is composed of the follow
ing: John d. Matter, s. w. Pitts, r.
c. Sullivan, Arthur H. Bryant, J.
Brooke Carter, A. D. Brockett, Harry
Hammond, Claude W. Fletcher, T..
Clifton Howard.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1918-09-11
TRlU MPH ant ALLIES
Haig Says Dark Days Are Over And
Foe Has Spent His Effort.

London, Sept. live have passed
through many dark days. Please God
these will never return" says Field
Marshal Haig, commander-in-chief of
the British forces in France, in an or
der of the day The commander then
says: "The enemy has now spent his
effort"
The text of the Field Marshals or
der of the day reads:
Zone month has now passed since
the British armies, having successfully
withstood all the attacks of the en-
emy, once more took the offensive in
their turn. In that short space Of
time by a series Of brilliant and skill
fully executed actions we have repeat
edly defeated the same German armies
whose vastly superior numbers COM
PEELED our retreat last spring. What
has happened on the British front has
happened also on the front of our al
lies.
"Less than six mcnths after the
launching of the great German often
sive, which was to have cut the AL
lied front in two, the Allied armies
everywhere today are advancing vic
toriously side by side over the same
battle field on which by the courage
and steadfastness of their defense
they broke the enemy's assaults. :,
"Yet more has been done, already
we have pressed beyond our old battle
lines of 1917 and have made wide
breach in the enemy'S strongest de-
fences.
"In this glorious accomplishment al!
ranks, arms and services of the Brit
ish armies in France have borne their
part in the most worthy and honor
able manner.
"The capture of $4,000 prisoners
and $50 guns in the course of four
weeks fighting speaks for the magni
tude of your efforts and the magnifi
cence of your achievement.
"My thanks are due to all ranks Of
the fighting forces for their indomi-
table spirit in defense and their bold
ness in attack, to all commanders end
their staff officers under whose able
direction such great results have been
attained and also to all those whose
unsparng labors behind the actual
fighting line have contributed essenti-
allv % .!le common cause. TO have
commanded this splendid army which
at time cf grave crisis has so noblr
done its duty fills me with pride.
"We have passed through many dark
days together. Please God these never
will return. The enemy nov has
spent his effort and we rely confident
IL on each one Of you to turn to full!
advantage the opportunity YOUR skill,
courage and resolution have created" ="
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1918-09-11
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NEAR WAR OVER SPOILS
Turkey Reported to Have Sent A
Large Army to Bulgarian Border

Washington, Sept. 11.-Information
reached here yesterday from a source
usually reliable that Turkey has sent
a large force to the border Of Bull
garia, where trouble is brewing over
division of territorial spoils of war
between these two allies of Germany
and Austria-Hungary.
The possibility of open conflict be-
tween Turkey and Bulgaria is watched
here with great interest and is known
to be causing serious misgivings at
Berlin. The revolutionary spirit is
rife: in the Bulgarian Army and
among the civil population, according
to reports. The Bulgarians want
more territory and are said to be de-
termined to secure all of ,Serbia, and
even portion of Austria. They al
ready have secured strip off north
ern Turkey, including one-half Of the
city of Adrianople.,
Another cause for dissention is the
fact that when Bulgaria was awarded
the Dobrudja in the Roumanian peace
treaty dictated by Germany Turkey
demanded the cession of that portionof
it's northern territory that had prev
iously been given Bulgaria as re-
ward for entering the war on the side
of the Central Powers.
The recent resignation Of Premier
Radoslav, of Bulgaria, is said to have
been caused by his inability to secure
more territory and his unwillingness
to betray the Central Powers. The
new Premier, Mafinoff. is believed
here to be figurehead, who will ac-
cept the dictation Of Germany. but
the army and the populace are not
satisfied with the situation.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1918-09-11
HEAVY RAINS ON FRONT
Cause Temporary Halt Upon Large
Scale Infantry Operations-Only
Local Fighting in Progress.

London, Sept. 11.-Torrential rains
are drenching the greater part of the
battle front last night.
1t is the first really bad weather in
weeks and has imposed temporary
halt upon large-scale infantry opera
tions. Only local fighting is reported
by Field Marshal Haig in his night
bulletin on the battle in front of the
Hindenburg line. 1t took place west
of Gouzeacourt and Epehy, in the GEN.
ter OF the British line fronting the st.
Quentin Cambria sector. In Flanders
the British moved their lines ahead
slightly northwest of Neuve' Chapelle
and west Of Armeiitieres.
An unofficial report late yesterday
told of British patrols having reached
Flesnoy-le-Petit which lies slightly
more than three miles northwest of
st. Quentin.
The French made substantial prog
ress just before the downpour started
between st. Quentin and La Fere. All
between these half
encircled bastions in the Hindenburg
line are under terrific shellfre from
the French and American guns, and
are virtually cut.
In their converging movement on
st. Quentin Gen. Humbert's French
forces have captured the four princi-
pal routes leading to the city from the
south and west.
Amsterdam, Sept. 11.-German war
correspondents report to their papers
that Douai, the great base in the Hin
denburg line between Lille and Cam
brai, is being evacuated by the Ger
mans. The bulk of the civilian pop
ulation already is out of the town, the
correspondents assert.
Paris, Sept. l1.-Eatest advices
from the battlefront appear in a par
ticularly optimistic light when coupled
with the significant statement made
by Secretary of War Baker to the
French press today:
"This is time for deeds, not words.
"1f there's any talking now to be
done, the soldiers now have all the
say"
"Let them drive home their argu-
ments with bayonet and rifle, while
the guns provide the punctuation"
The American war secretary's dec
laration leads commentators in the
leading French organs to the conclus-
ion that interesting developments are
in store at the front.
Although Maurice Barres, writing
in the Echo De Paris, expressed the
opinion that there will now. be a mo-
mentary lull in the allied offensive,
news from the front late yesterday
shows the relentless French pressure
continues despite the downpour, and
that st. Quentin and al Fere are i'm
minently menaced.
The French pressure keeps on in
the face of the most violent German
reactions.
La Fere is reported outhanked.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1918-09-11

It is said that Admiral Won Hintze,
the German Foreign Minister, went
to German headquarters monday
night to confer with Field Marshal
Won Hindenburg regarding change
in the chancellorship. Hintze, it is
believed, will report the result Of his
conferences in Vienna. !.
Lieuts. A. B. Stephenson, Of Bris-
tol, Conn.,, and Walter S. Keeling, of
Dallas, Texas, were killed yesterday
morning when their airplane fell
north Of Fort Worth, Texas. / Both
were attached to carruthers fed. I
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1918-09-11
! DEATH OF A. E, SMOOTt
End Comes at His Residence After a
Short Illness.

End Comes at His Residence After a
Short Illness.
Anthony E. Smoot, fifty-four years
old, well-known resident, died early
last night at his residence, 2OS South
Pitt street. His death followed an i'll
ness lasting only few days.
The deceased was son of the late
James Rector Smoot and was ma
chipist pv trade. For a number Of
years he was employed in that capac-
ity at the Washington Navy Yard and
recently he had been employed at the
plant of the Virginia Shipbulldlng
Corporation.
Mr. Smoot in addition to his wife
leaves five children.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1918-09-11

Resolutions Of respect to the men,
ory Of the late Henry S. Posey were
adopted at a meeting Of the Columbia
Steam Fire Engine Company last
night. The members of the company
will meet in uniform at 1:30 o'clock
tomorrow afternoon for the purpose
of attending the funeral Of the de-
ceased. Members of other fire COM
panies of the city have been invited to
attend. !. SsII
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1918-09-11
shown.
MUZZLES POPULACE
German Autocratic Militarists Order
All "Bad'' News Halted.

"Stupid, babbling, thoughtless talk,
and in some instances purpose of
treason, rumors destitute of any real
basis spread among the people exag-
gerate the enemy's temporary sue
cesses and his strength, question our
own power of resistance, and intend
to undervalue the admirable deeds Of
our valorous soldiers, who victori-
ously resist their adversaries."
This official notice, according to an
official dispatch from Bene yester-
day, preceded the official decree from
Gen. Won Linsingen declaring the
Province of Brandenburg, which in
cludes Berlin, in a state of siege. The
message also gives the exact terms
used in the principal part of the de-
cree, as follows:
"Any one guilty of carrying about,
without leave, rumors either false or
likely TO spread anxiety among the
population, even if he does not guar
antee the truth of these rumors and
contests their accuracy, will be pun
ished. In case the now standing laws
will not inAict a more severe punish
ment on him, he shall be confined for
one year. If his case admits of some
excuse, he shall receive lesser con.
fnement or fine to the amount Of
1900 marks" !.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1918-09-11
REGISTER TOMORROW
Four Places For Registration Will Be
Open Tomorrow From Z A. NJ, Un-
til 9 P. Nj. Heavy Registration En-
pected.
Don't forget to register tomorrow.

Don't forget to register TOMORROW.
All men between the ages of Is and
as, both inclusive, must register.
All arrangements have been COM
pleted for the work by the local draft
board. The places for registration by
wards will be as follows: First, office
of draft board on second floor of post
office building, second ward, common
council chamber; third ward, Odd
Fellows Hall; fourth ward, Young
Peoples building.
All of these places will be open
from 7 A. NJ, until P. NJ.
Many persons today appeared at
teh Offices of the local draft board and
registered. Despite the advance reg
istration it is expected that will be a
heavy registration and that the
fifty registrars in the four registra-
tion places will he kept busy until the
closing time.
Final instructions will be given the
registrars at meeting which will be
held at 1880 o'clock tonight in he Of
fees of the local draft board.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1918-09-11

In the Corporation Court today final
DEGREES for divorce were awarded the
plaintiffs in the cases of Elsie NJ.
Howes VS.. John w. Howes, and Annie
D. Beck VS.. Cassius NJ. Beck on the
ground of desertion, Katherine I.
Crupper was awarded divorce from
Leonard D. Crupper on statutory
grounds.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1918-09-11
COUNCI.L COMMITTEES
Presidents of Each Board at Meeting
Last Night Make Appointments
Only Routine Business Disposed of
By Common Council.

By Common Council.
Committees appointed to serve for
the ensuing two years in city council
as announced by the presidents of
each board last night are as follows:
Finance-Alderman Ballenger and
Wilkins and Councilman Wattles and
Warfeld.
Streets-Aldermen wilkins and
Summers and Councilmen Ruben, Bal
lenger and Fletcher.
General Laws-Aldermen Ballenger
and Wilkins and Councilmen Sullivan
and Armstrong.
Public property-Aldermen Sum-
mers and Robinson and Councimen
Kaufman and Warfeld.
Poor-Aldermen Summers and Har-
rison and Councilmen Kaufman and
Baggett.
Police-Aldermen Harrison and An
derson and Councilmen Lawler and
McCaffrey.
Schools-Aldermen Ballenger and
Batcheller and .Councilmen Matter
and Devers.
Fire-Aldermen Robinson and Har-
ison and Councilmen Desmond, Bal
lenger and Devers.
Health-Aldermen wilkins and
Robinson and Councilmen Ruben, Mat
ter and Sullivan.
Light-Aldermen Anderson and
Batcheller and Councilmen Wattles,
Pohl and Lawler.
Claims-Aldermen Harrison ard
Batcheller and Councilmen Armstrong
and Pohl.
Common council decided to hold a
joint session the first meeting in Oc-
tober for the purpose of filling vacan-
cies on the city school board, police
commissioners, health officer and
other Offices that the terms of the oc-
cupants have expired.
Bills amounting to 1901 in connec-
tion with the sanitary campaign now
being conducted here under the direc-
tion of DR.. w. L. Wood were referred
to joint committee on finance and
health.
Mrs. George T. Klipstein and others
petitioned for an appropriation of
s7O0 for the visiting school nurse and
it was referred to the committee on
finance and schools.
An appropriation of 5000 was made
to make necessary improvements at
police station at the east entrance to
provide for the accommodation of the
new police patrol and motorcycle.
Ordinance appropriating the sum
of $3.50 for purchase of fire hydrants,
pipes valves, etc, for East Rosemont
was referred to the joint committee
on streets, fire and finance.
The Virginia Shipbuilding Corpora
tion in letter submitted thanked the
city for the active work started on
improving Fairfax to Jefferson street
and Jefferson to Lee and Lee to South
ern Railway tracks. This corporation
also asked for the improvement to
the sidewalks along the streets men,
toned above and to have paving and
adequate sidewalks and cutters laid
on streets in the vicinity of its plant
in the southeastern section of the
city. This was referred to the COM
mittee on streets and finance.
Councilman Baggett inquired about
the police situation as to the number
of men now doing duty during the
day. =.
The session Of common council was
brief. lasting less than an hour. Pres
ident H. R. Burke presided.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1918-09-11
Board Eafs Aldermen

& All the members of the Board OF
Aldermenwere present last,night. The
business presented was of a routine
nature, and there mas no discussion:
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1918-09-11
GRAND THEATRE

! The managers Of the Grand Theatre
Viii endeavor again to make their US
>usl hit with a comedy night Thursday.
Tom Mix will also be seen in one of
his screaming westeren comedies.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1918-09-11
BRILLIANT SUCCESS
Elaborate Program at Enlisted Mems
Club Under Auspices Of Jewish
Welfare Association-Talent From
Camp Humphreys Participates.

An elaborate musical program waHs
,iven last night at the War Can't @
Community Service sClab under ~
luspices of the Jewish Welfare Boarsg
which was attended by capacity
audience and which was participated
IN by some of tn e best talent from
New York and other big cities now
loing their bit for Uncle Sam a
Camp Humphreys to help make the
world safe for democracy.
Morris Youngman, acting rabbi OF
the eJwsh Temple "a student. at the
Hebrew College, Cincinnati, addressed
he large audience that filled the hail..
He explained the york of the Jewlsn
Welfare Board and its relation TO.
camp work. =:
II was pointed out by the speaker,
hat the Jewish faith carried certain
restrictions as to food and that now
the Hebrews have this matter settled
at the different camps.
The program was under the dlrec-
tion of Frank Astor, Jewish Welfare
Worker at Camp Humphreys, and IN.
.luded solos by David Rudnick. Ar
thur Williamson; Al Pollock gave
;ssetch, and Edwin Ash rendered vio-
Lin solo. Solos also were given by
George Kreer Will Dillon, Jack
Idandle "Happ" Jack lambert. A bit
Of comedy entitled "Our Clown
Sketch" was given by Cohen and Pol
lock. Banjo selections were given by
Andy Tipaldi.
The orchestra was under the dlrec-
lion Of William Ufert and was COM
posed of Maurici .Jzzo, Edwin Ash,
Andrew Egner. Casper Kubli.
At the conclusion OF the program
the participants were given refresh
ments and afterward there was dam
ing under the chaperonage OF MIS-.
r. P. Whitestone, Mrs. r. biuemen-
field, Mrs. p. We'll, Mrs. Dreifus, Miss
s. Ruben, Mrs Bendheim and MISS
Amelia Genzberger. :
The program for day in connection
with 'Play Week" will take place 1T
[ o'clock this afternoon at the play
grounds and it is expected that Rep
rcesntative c. c. Carlin will deliver
an address. The program provided
will consist CT patriotic pageant,
folk dances,;s flag drill.
l It will be 7pnder the direction Of
! Miss Ruth .Deahll who will be assisted
by Miss-Exelyn Howard.
Tomorrow night at $50 o'clock all
E..sr. :s EsI
| (Centinnsaa On ppegs - mis-
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1918-09-11
MARRIED

DoERR-DAVIs-At Trinity NJ. E.
parsonage, by the Rev. A. E. Spell
man, Tuesday, September 10, 1918,
JOHN E. DOERR and MRS. VIR-
GINA DAVIS, both Of this city,.
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