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Dziennik Chicagoski. [volume] (Chicago [Ill.]) 1890-1971, 1918-07-05
Dzien Wczoraiszy.

l EIIO"u AISLAJ PAd"oS4
vie niezwykly - wielki dzien.
Polonia nasza tutejsza - wraz z
caiym krajem i ludem wielkiej
Rzeczy-Pospolitej Amerykanskiej
Swieciia wczorai rocznice, ola
kazdego narodu najcenniejsza -
rocznice Switu VOL
nosci - NiepodlegioSci - Swobo-
dy! Gdzie tylko jakies skupienie
braci naszej, gdzie jej chocby gar
stka sic zebraia - tam urzadzano
pochody, parady, mani
wygiaszano przemowy,
wznoszono serca i duchy ma skrzy
diach piesni patryotycznei a
r,ySl jedna, zgodna powszechno-
narodowa mySl - panowaia mad
Gala Waszyngtona ziemia piekna.
Vice obcokrajowa - napiywowa
ziemi onej ludnoSc, idac "a we
zwaniem znakomitego Republiki
naszej prezydenta, skorzystaia Z
okazyi dnia tego i Swieta, a radu-
jac sic W peini amerykahsko-oby-
watelskiego poczucia niepodlegto-
Scia Ameryki, wyrazaia W do
do tel radoSci - jeszcze u
czucia serdecznej lojalnoSci ola
kt6ry ojczyzna stall sic swo-
bod prawych, a - bodajze mia po-
zostai ma wieki. Vice OTTO, co po-
Stanom Zjednoczonym i
irh prezydentowi - miedzy inny-
mi Polacy, ktorzy juz setki tysie-
cy dali chiopcow swoich do VOL
ska naszego ma dalsza Niepodle-
n~aszej obrone OTTO co
.owily mu Polki, ktore tylez sy-
row swoich, braci, mellow do ar
mil amerykanskich o~fiarowa}y -
oto, co wszystkie serca nasze wy
.urzaly W niezapomnianym Dniu
wczorajszym W rezolucyach, wy
syianych z zebran i obchodow ma
do Waszyngtonu:
w Rocznice Narodzin Niepo-
dlegiosci wielkiej n~aszej Repu-
bliki Stanow Zjedn. ludnosc
kraju tego, jakkolwiek ME ma
ziemi jego zrodzona, lecz w po-
czuciu patryotycznych powin-
nosci ME ustepujaca nj ma krok
rodowitym Amerykanom =
pragnie wynurzyc CT, Panic
Prezydencie uczucia swej SER
decznej ~lojalnosci.
Polacy, ktorzy z kraina Wa
szyngtona z}aczeni So serdecz-
nych siuzb weziami i brater- !
stwem Idei, ma polach walk O
Wolnos6 zadzierzgnionem, kto-
rym droge do tel ziemi torowa-
fy umiiowania gorace swobody
i demokracyi - Polacy wszy-
soy - zgodni, solidarnie powia-
daja Ct, znakomity PrzedSta-
wicielu naszej p~oteznej Repu--
bliki, IL STAG pragna i beda PREY
Tobie, jake PREY wielkim Cho-
razym Sztandaru Amerykah-
skiego, re podzielaja ~najserde-
czniej przekonania Twoje, PREY
jeli wskazania Twoje, ogfoszo-
ne W tel swiatowej wojnie ODE
cnej "a swoje wiasne i walczyc
o ME gotowi do ostatka - do
ostatniego tchu w piersiach sy-
now i braci naszych, krociami
tysiecy walczacych juz w SEE
regach wojsk amerykanskich.
Panic Prezydencie! Me "a
wiedzie Ameryki - Polska,
wierna ~siostrzyca - m~ilosnicz-
ka Wolnosci j Ludowfadztwa:
Twoja reka - Twemi usty A
meryka wskazaia swiatu po-
winnosci wzgledem Polski, ma
szej Ojczyzny uciemiezonej =
Tys obwiescii pierwszy, jake
jeden z celow wojny Swiato--
wei, il wolna, zjednoczona ME-
podlegia must bye Polska a
poki ME bedzie, ME zfozy broni
Ameryka! Temi Slowly zapisa-
les sic Panic Prezydencie 40
TENN g}oski w sercach narodu
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1918-12-16
RICHMOND THEATRE

David w. Griffith. master produce ;
scored another artistic triumph Win
his latest Aircraft photcplay OF Io'
ard war. "The Greatest Thing III
Life" which will be seen tonlgnt aU
the Richmond Theatre. The pfct'-
nlav introduces dainty Lillian Tlsh'
one of the most charming screen
players in the country, Robert h@r.
ron and other notable players, all Oh
whom appear to excellent advantage
in this remarkable production
What is "the greatest thing IN
life" The title. which may appea
as unusually comprehensive, is sug-
oested by the theme of the play. Inc
greatest thing is somewhat different
70 nearly every person; but Mr.. Crit
! fifth has selected what he believes t'
be the greatest thing forrthe major
ity of persons, as the fouaaatioH' To-
a drama of fascinating variety 'anf
arresting strength. -;
=
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1918-12-16
MURDERS CONDUCTOR
Negro Soldier, Pursued by Guards and
Posse, Finally Captured by
Military Policeman.

.Anniston Ala, Dec. 16-Sergeant
Ernest Cardwell, negro attached to
the One Hundred and Fifty-sevcnth
Depot Brigade, charged with killing a
street car conductor md wounding the
ncrornran here lest right, was cap
i. ed by an unarmc military police
man after military guards and civil
2osSes had searcl a for him for hours
lie was taken t" the stockade a.
Camp Mcclellan, 'rrere he viii be held
Until the feeling here subsidies.
cardwcll was elected from the street
,ar by the conductor after ne was said
% have refused to remain in the sec
Ion of the car reserved for negro
ras. engers. He opened Ere, killing the
-. ductor with his second shot, ard
later wounded the motorman when the
..;.tsr sought to capture him.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1918-12-16
LYNCHBURG MAN SHOT
Surprises Negro Attempting to Rot
His Store and is Injured in Inter-
change of Bullets.

Lync9lburg, Va, Dec. 16.-J. A
Wingfeld, who operates a small gro.
cry store on the outskirts of Lynch.
burg, was shot early yesterday by :
negro when the negro was detected
-obhing Wingfeld's store, where the
owner was sleeping. Wingfield shot
four times at the negro, but missed
aim. The negro shot the white mar
twice nm the right leg and escaped
Neielfbors joined in the hunt, ant
later Joseph Jones was arrested sew
aral miles from the scene. Emanue
Watson colored was also arrested. La
ter blccdhounds were brought from
Bristol, and the:e, police assert, trail.
I'd direct to the home Of Jones. Wing
field is nearly eighty years old.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1918-12-16
WAR sAITINGHSTANPSI ASK FOR INJUNCTION
Property Owners OH Pitt Between
King anil Prince. Streets Want Jit-
.neys Off That Square-Petition 10
be Heard January G.

A petition for an injunction re.
straining the jitney drivers from u:ins
@itt street between King and Prime,
Stres'ts, as a depot and starting pcin.
'or automobiles to Camp Humphrey 5
has been filed in the Circui. fcu"t
for this city in vacation on behalf Of
a number cf property owners living
oil that square. Petitioners include
Thomas W. Nugent, J. NJ. Armstrong
and Joseph r. Goode and others and
*ek names of sixty drivers or owners
Of jitneys appear as defendants.
Judge Samuel G. Brent has issued a
rule returrahle January 6 to show
why an Injunction should not be grant
ed IN accordance with the prayers of
tie petitioners who are represented
by Attorney Robinson Moncure.
The petitioners allege that the jit-
news make noise, committing other
unlawful acts Herewith and using the
lights thereof contrary to law and in
violation Of the complainants rights"
and they, therefore, ask that the in
junction be made permanent.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1918-12-16
AGAINST PROFITEERING
State Food Administration to I.ool
After This Together With
Hoarding and Speculation.

Staunton, Va, Dec. 16.-H. B
Sproul, state food administrator. il
speaking today OF the changes in fooc
regulations since the cessation O
,lost;litie3, November IL, said:
1t is claimed that % per cent o.
he American people have stood sol
idly behind the Food Administration
in it's policies Of conservation anf
.'eguation of food. They saved ap
,roximately IT'S 900 tons of sugar ou.
If their normal consumption. from
st of July to the 1st Of December
md the 12l,000,O00 bushels of whea!
saved from the 1917 crop is an ole
story.
# is now the policy of the Food
administration to proceed until thf
agal peace is signed to put its force
against profitecring, speculation ant
boarding, to save the loyal many
from the unjust practices of the few
and to prevent violation of such of it:
rules as are in orce to meet the foot
needs of the world. These rules vii
be relaxed as soon as, but no sooner
than food conditions permit.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1918-12-16
ESCAPE FROM DROWNING
Launch Rammed by Macalester-TwO
Washington Men Rescued by
Sub Chaser.

Sag Chaser No. 1877, on "peace pa
.rc! duty" Saturday afternoon at 2:3O
o'ccck rescued two men from drown
.n~.
Policeman +. I. Harney, of the
Fourth precinct, and George {. Tur-
:.c.. of the Washington navy yard,
were picked up by the chaser north
Of indian Head. following collision
rctween .heir launch mad the steamer
Charles Manchester.
The Manchester cut the launch in
~, The men dired beneath the
:iI, wheel blades, coming up when
the steamer had disappeared IN the
iog.
The two men were brought to
.A!exa ndria and after being dried out
returned 10 Washington but little the
worse from their experience.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1918-12-16
JOKE COSTLY TO HUNTER

Waynesboro, Pa, Dec. IL. As re-
suit of practical joke which he. per-
petrated upon Harry Stoner, John
Foreman, of Edenville, for severa
scrms county auditor, is in the hos
pital at Chambersburg with his rSgn'
leg amputated below the knee.
Foreman and Stoner were out hunt
ing turkeys in Bear Valley. Dur'ns
the noon hour. Foreman left his friend
and crawled into thicket and gave
o,,t several wild turkeys calls. Stoner
believing he saw a turkey IN the
bushes, blazed away and Foreman top
pled over. He was hurried to the nos
nital ait Chambersburgh. His condl'
.icn is serious.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1918-12-16
ANNOUNCE CANDIDACY
James P. Wood, John Thompson
Brown And John NJ. Hart As
pire 10 GLASS; Job.

Official announcement of the cardi-
dacy Of three aspirants to the office
of Representative Carter Glass. Of the
Sixth Congressional District. recently
appointed Secretary of the Treasury
TO succeed William G. McAdoo, was
made yesterday. The candidates are
Colonel James p Wood. of Roanoke: ]:
John Thompson Brown. OF Bedford
County, and John NJ. Hart, of Roa-
noke.
Governor Westmcreland Davis is
expected this week to call a special
election for some time within the
next ninety dayG. According TO law
the, election cannct be held sooner
than thirty days nor later than ninety
days after the calling. The Cover
nor is attending convention at An
napolis, middle of this week. It is ex-
pected that he will issue the necessary
orders for the election Immediately
after his return.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1918-12-16
STAYS ONE AND INJURIES WIFE
Also Steals Pistol From Provost
Guard and Defies Police to Ar
rest Him

Charlotte, N. c., Dec. 16:-Chanes
H.Snider. soldier from Cooleemee
'. c., after being discharged from
amp Greene S hturday, killed En-
neer H. A. Win Heda, of the South
:Tn Railway, with razor cut his
vife's wrist with the same weapon,
snatched a pistol from a provost
guard and defed arrest by several
policemen called to the scene, at the
Southern Railway passiener station,
according to evidence at tn, >otrler;S
inquest. Snider was committed to jail
without bail.
Windersis head was almost severed
rom his body. He died within a few
minutes. Witnesses testified that Win
lers encountered Mrs. Smder and Mrs.
Va6a Mayi1ew. friends, at the station,
and asked where they were going. AT
5he instant Spider appeared behind
W;nders and slashed his neck, turned.
upon Mrs. Snider and slashed her
wrist, snatched a pistol from pro-
vost guard, who interferred, and then
walked several blocks toward the CEN
.er of the city, where he leveled the
,istol at the police officers who at.
enpted to arrest him, but was over
powered, all the while maintaining ar
attitude of composure.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1918-12-16
MACHEN ISSUES LAW BOOK
FOR SOLDIERS AND SAILORS

To make giving legal advice to mer
| in America 9 armed forces easy, Lewis
a. Machen, chairman Of the legal com
mittee of the Virginia Council of De-
fense. has prepared booklet of law
for the guidance of soldiers and sail
ors. The legal handbook contains only
dirty pages and is pocketsize.
1t deals with allotments and allow
:ances for fighters and their families.
lighters compensation, automatic and
voluntary insurance of the soldiers,
the United States civil relief att. Vir-
einia relief acts, civil rights under
he laws of Virginia, agency, bank
accounts, exemptions, deeds, descents
!. ..and-adistributions, wiEls,--adaninistra-
ton of estates, guardianship and cts
tody of children, absent voting and
Red Cross home service. The fore
word is by Colonel Charles Russell
Kelley. executive secretary Of the Vir-
gina Council of Defense.
Colonel Machen states in the pref
ace that valuable suggestions have
heer sought and obtained from" John
r. Saunders, Attorney General Of
Virginia; W. W. Scott. librarian of
the State Law Library: II. R. M"-
Ilwaine, State Librarian; Oscar l..
Shewmake attorney for the Stat"
Corporation Commission; 7. J. Ed
monds, director of the bureau of civil
ian relief, Potomac division of the
American Red Cross, and Charles
Meredith. Acknowledgment OF SER
vice by Colonel Julian Hin and Ger
cral Charles J. Anderson. is rendered
bv the author.-Richmond Times-D'S-
patch.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1918-12-16
CLASH AT TAMPICO
inc Mexican Killed and Another
Mortally Wounded by Armed
Guard of Monterey.

New York, Dec. 16.-In a clash on
November % between the armed navy
:uard of the American steamship
Monterey and Mexican custom guards
t Tampico one Mexican. said to have
,eea captain, was killed; a Mexican
oldier mortally wounded, and a chief
runners mate, named Berry, who had
'harge of the American guard, less
seriously hurt. This was learned with
he steamers arrival here from Hav-
mn and Nassau, where she touched
cf.er leaving Tampico.
Members of the armed guard and
filters Of the ship refused to discuss
he incident, but details We're learn
d from passengers on board at the
ime. According to them, the fight oc-
,urred shortly after a. m., after
members of the navy guard went to
he rescue of Berry, who had been
.ttacked. The Americans at first re-
ponded to the call without arms. but
ipon the Mexicans opening fire, they
secured their weapons and responded
IN kind.
The fight passengers said, was brief
the Mexicars running away as soor
IS the Americans opened fire, leav'
ing their Gead and wounded. Later
officials Of the port took the matter
into hand, the passengers asserted
and a demand was made upon the cap
tain of the Monterey that the armed
guard be delivered up to them pend
ing an investigation.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1918-12-16
DEATH OF GEORGE T. SINCLAIR

George Terry Sinclair, twenty-five
years old, died at $3.50 o'clock Satur
day afternoon at the residence of hi:
brother, G. A. Swami Sinclair, Is
North Rosemont, Alexandria, DaatE
was due to pneumonia
Mr.. Sinclair was native of Wash
ngton, D. c., and was employed a4
4 statistician in that city.
His funeral will take place from
his late residence at 10 o'clock to-
morrow morning. Services will be
conducted by Rev. DR.. w. j. Morton
rector of Christ P. E. Church.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1918-12-16
S0LICI7S COMPLAINTS
If You Can Suggest improvements or
Have Big Kick About the Way
the State is Being Run Simply Write
to Gov. Davis.

to Gov. Davis.
Richmond, Va, Dec. 16.-Governor
Davis has announced that he wants
and will welcome suggestions, CONF
plants and criticisms from any citi-
zen, and especially invites them from
all State official and employees regard
ing the management of the State gov
ernment. 1t IS mis- desire to make the.
government of the State fully re-
sponsive to the will of the people Of.
Virginia, and he is determined that
State affairs shall be as efficiently and
economically administered as possible
under present conditions. In order that
this may be accomplished, Governor
Davis invites the assistance and CO.
operation not only of other State otli-
cialS and employees but of the gem
eral public and those most concerned
--the taxpayers Of the State them
selves.
1t will be recalled that in his plat
form Governor Davis made the pledge:
"The keynote of my administration
will be an efficient government, econo-
nlically administered" He contended
for the adoption Of an executive bud
get, and under his leadership Virginia
has enacted what is considered the
best budget law so far adopted by any
of the states. Il is in connection with
the administration Of this law that
Governor Davis has installed his "sug-
gestions AMI Complaints box" in the
new budget division in the Executive
Office.
Persons who have suggestions as
to how the States government could
be betterad, these who have a "big
kick" to register, those with simply a
complaint" to make, and those Tho
are critically inclined are invited by
Governor Davis to let him have their /,
suggestions, kick, complaints ard
criticisms il writing and he will have
each carefully investigated. Where -
is found the States service can be iay-
proved, these suggestions will be fol-
lowed up and due credit given to
those who offer them. The Governor
especially asks for suggestions from
all Virginia State officials and en-
ployees
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1918-12-16
TO TELL OF LIFE IN TRENCHES
J. E. Black, of Humphreys, Will
Speak at Norton Memorial
Hall Tomorrow Night.

J. E. Black, cf the Y. NJ. c. A.
Camp Humphreys, Va, will at {
o'clock tomorrow night deliver an ad
dress at Norton Memorial Hall O.
st. Paul's P. E. Church under tht
auspices of the Bible class of thai
church.
Mr.. Black has served nine month.
n the trenches and his topic will bt
My Nine Months Experience Owe
There in the Trenches."A cordial in
vitaticn is extended the p1blic tc at
.end and especially those interested
in Bible study.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1918-12-16
WON'T STOP AUTOS
Xmas Cheer May BE Brought For
Egg EOg.

Egg NOg.
Washington, D. c., Dec. 1G.-The
fears of motorists of being held up.
and searcle by the police when bring
ing back a few quarts of liquor for
their Christmas eggnog were put at
rest today following the announce
ment by Assistant United States Dis
trict Attorney Ralph Given that auto
mobilists would not be notested un-
less suspected of bootlegg'ing
Liquor-lader trucks also viii be
practically immune from SEARCH, ac-
cording to MIR Given. but they will be
trailed to their destination and in
places where large quantities of liquor
are unloaded the consignee will be
given an opportunity to show that it
is for his own personal use,
It is not the intention of the au-
thorities 10 restrict the legal use OF
spirituous liquors by private individ-
uals in their homes as is done in the;
zone around the Annapolis naval dis.
trict.
A large docket will face Judge Har-
olson in police court today when
scores of eases Of alleged bootlegging
left over from last week will f1e heard.
Nearly 500 persons have been ar
rested since the crusade against booE
Logging was begun by the police,
eleven days ago Many of those ar
rested have been released after con-
vincing the court that their cargo wa.s
for personal use Others have gone
down the river to Occoquan to spend
their Christmas or have given bond
to stand jury trial.
The disposition of the 10000 or
more quarts of whiskey seized by the
police now is occupying the minds OF
the authorities. This liquor is piled
high at the Fourth, Seventh, Eighth,
Ninth and Tenth precinct stations,
but so far no plans have been made
for it's destruction.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1918-12-16
LIGHTS OFF FIFTY MINUTES

The city was in darkness i'd
about fifty minutes last night whes
the electric current failed. Hundreds
of families depending on electricity
for illuminating purposes resorted to
the use of candles. After the lights
were flashed OH no further trouble
was experienced during the remainder
of the night.
The lights went out few minutes
after 5 O'clock.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1918-12-16
Total Sales and Pledges for City Dur
ing Year Were s165, ,OOO-An Aver
age of 1913 Per Capita-Sales
Were $4,000 an Average of $3.50

A report on the sales of War Saw
ings Stamps and pledges in Virginia
during the year from December 8,
1917, to December /, 1918, has just
been made by Thomas B. McAdams.
This report shows Virginia's quota
as $45,000,000 and quota per capita
for year, $40; Total sales amounted
to $16,64O,6 ,639 and per capita sales,
S7.32. The total sales and pledges
were S22, ,6a3.250 and per capita sales
and pledges were $1,000.
Total sales reported in this city
were 200 an average $3.50 per
ar. and total sales and pledges
p ,3r:ed amounted to S165,000 an av-
;!dge per capita sales and pledges of
80 10.
Total sales reported in Alexandria
county were $4,000 and per capita
sales $1416 and total sales and
pledges 100000 and per capita sales
and pledges, $3.50.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1918-12-16
DIED

TRAvIS-On Sunday, December ID,
1918. at 2.3O a. m, at the home of
her parents Mr.. and Mrs. A. O..
Travis, Del Ray, Va, after two
months illness, GEORGE PEARL
TRAVIS. Funeral services at the
resider,e. Tuesday, December II, at
3 P. NJ. ~ ~
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1918-12-16
CRowDING NOT PERMITTED

The management of the Grand
iheatre announced this afternoon
hat in compliance with directions
rom the health department tickets
,sill be sold for only the seating ca
pacity of the theatre and that per-
sens will not be permitted to congre-
gate in, the, lobby or on the sidewalk
,;n front of the theatre. These pre-.
k,utions are. to prevent the spread OF
influenza, which has made its ap.
pearsnceiin this city again: Commen.
cinE today the ershows, at. the Crane
will start at 5, $50, S and 9:3t
o'clock.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1918-12-16
CONGRATULATEs RED CROSS

King Victor Emanuel, commenting
recently on the efforts of the Amer!-
can Red Cress to assist his people,
said:
''The highest meritorious work OF
the American Red Cross. during the
fierrcer war will be remembered with
ardent gratefulness by. the Italian
ration"
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1918-12-16

GROVES-On Saturday, December
u. 1918, at 4:l5 P. NJ, HOWARD
ARNOLD GROVES, six months old,
beloved son of Mr., and Mrs.
Charles f. Groves. at their resi-
dence. 5l4 South Patrick street.
Funeral services were held at }
o'clocl. this afternoon.
Tie midnight stars are cleaning
Upon his silent grave
The one I loved so dearly
And tried so hard to save.
The dear one now is sleeping
Nc care is on his brow
Oh, blame me not for weeping.
have no baby now.
He sleeps. but was 50 yong and Tan
Hc slumbers sweet. and knows nc
care = \,
His heart was pure, his life was
young,
Yet not our will, bot Gods be done
/" BY Mother and Father
(Charles County. Md. papers pleas'
copy)
1.-The Greatest Thing in Life" se'
it at the Richmond tonight
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1918-12-16
500 MILITARY UNIFORMS
IN FX-KAISER'S WARDROBE

Amsterdam, Dec. 1G.-An inventory
cs the former kaiser's wardrobe re-.
vea1ed that he had $40 German and
foreign military uniforms according
to a dispatch from Berlin.