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Meade County news., 1918-02-07

Leaps OFF Bridge to Death.-J. Topz,
Mexican, committed suicide at Atchi-
son by jumping from the bridge into
the Missouri river. He came from
Kansas City a week ago.
Meade County news., 1918-02-07

Falling Tree Killed Farmer-While
cutting timber on the Smoky Hill
banks the other morning, ]. G. Weckel.
farmer, five miles west Of Abilene,
was killed by falling tree.
Meade County news., 1918-02-07

To Increase Haskell Funds.-The
Haskell Indian School at Lawrence
will receive an increase in appropria-
tion of $1,000 this year over that Of
the last appropriation by Congress, II
the bill passed recently by the House
is given favorable consideration by
the Senate
Meade County news., 1918-02-07

Many Germ carriers.-Seventeen
families at McLouth, Jefferson County,
have been ordered into isolation by
the United States Public Health Ser
vice authorities. Meningitis has caused
several recent deaths there and it is
claimed that members of the isolated
families are germ carriers. The en-
tire population of McLouth has been
examined by DR.. ]. G.. Wilson Of the
health service bureau, who has charge
of sanitary work in the Fort Leaven-
worth cantonment zone.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1918-04-16
THE CONTENTED MAN.

The Richmond Virginian propounds
this query: Isn't it refreshing 10 see
man who is happy and contcntcd in
his work? "Lifc is so monotonous,'
is an expression heard very frequently
these days, and as usual thing, those
who thus express themselves show,
both by their face and manner, thai
they belong to the dissatisfied class.
As our contemporary says, any one
who has reached mature years knows
full well that human life is not call 4
bed of roses; that there are many
cups and down'-and, perhaps, win
many. the downs" outnumber the
"ups"-but, nevertheless, there is no
reason to become. discouraged or get
"out of tune with life" How much
better to take things as they come, ana
accept even the trials and tribulations
of life. and the ss.'hard knocks" We
sometimes get: as indicative of some
blessing that our Heavenly Father has
in store for US. The silver lining is be-
hind each clond!
One cold, disagreeab1e day not long
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1918-04-16
Cease Publication.

New York, April 16.-The growing
mortality among German newspapers
in America is evidence that Germans
of American birth are aligning them
selves in greater and greater measure
with the ideals and war aims of the
United States, according to the Friends
of German Democracy. They gave
out statement last night declaring
the organization had been notified OF
discontinuance of publication by more
than ten German newspapers within
the last two weeks.
"The high death rate among these
papers," the statement said "ocars
out our belief that the majority of
Americans of German birth or de-
scent are eager to array themselves
on the side Of democracy against au-
tocracy, even when the menace of au-
tocratic rule exists in the country
from which they Or their ancestors
came"
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1918-04-16
allow, do everything possible for COM;
fort of the many who. are now part!
of our community; n;
QUALITY OF OUR MILK.

A good citizen, who is not a chrome
kicker, but of the long suffering Glass;.
directed our attention yesterday to the
quality of milk furnished by some
1airymen to consumers in this city.
He asserted that by the use/of separa-
tors the cream is virtually eliminated
from. it and what we. buy is SKINNED
milk, only this and nothing more. Our
acquaintance said that with the in
creased price of this prime essential
in every home the quality had sadly
deteriorated. Of course, he made no
sweeping charge against all milk
dealers, but upon some. Continuing
he said warm weather would soon be
upon us, and as many infants arc
nurtured from milk procured from
dealers in and near this city, cholera
infantunl was likely to menace the
lives of little ones when such are TED
upon SKINNED milk.
During this cruel war all arc 1orcca
to bear burdens and depEiyations. The
innocent babes in our households know
nothing of the bloody scenes now IN
evidence, but they, too, are being called
upon to bear their burdens when they
are denied, in a measure, what nature
furnishes them.
While people in this country are not
feeling the real pinch of war as those
in Germany, Austria and other Euro
pean countries, they are forced to use
much adulterated food, and ere TINS
time next year we may not be allowed
to purchase as much of articles as We
desire, although the quality is inferior.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1918-04-16
PUBLIC COMFORT STATIONS.

The action of the Common Council
llst night. in taking action toward To-
eating public comfort stations at Ger
tain convenient places in Alexandria
will be read with satisfaction not only
by cur own people. but more so by
the r.any strangers who are within
our gates. It is earnestly hoped that
the matter will be facilitated, and
that in the near future Alexandria
may be as other cities in this respect
AleHandriars who have strolled
through the streets of London and
Paris have had their attention called
TO hands painted upon street corners
With the index fingers pointing in 9
certain direction. 1t indicates that a
!avator: is near. They are of the most
modern type and are arranged in two
parts for the accommodation OF both
sexes.
1t took Congress long time 10
realize that such conveniences were
needsul III th" capital of the country.
Many now living remember that
Washington afforded no such desidera-
tums in ante bellum times, and until
comparatively recently that city was
minus OF what should have been re-
gardca as essentials when the city
was laid out.
The writer years ago counted six
public comfort stations on one squaro
in Paris-three on each side Of the
street.
Alexandria has during the past few
months become partially congcSted;
with Strangers, many of whom came
'fc7m ci;ies where such conveniences
are furnished. and the authorities
r>aii.c Shat the time has come when
ne sha,7i!, as far as our means ri,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1918-04-16
VIRGINIA Wins Tax Cases.

Washington, April 16-The supreme
court of the United States yesterday
affirmed, with costs, judgments in the
two tax cases from Virginia, appealed
here by the General Railways Signal
Company and the Dalton Adding Ma
chine Company, respectively, against
the commonwealth of Virginia on re-
lation of the state corporation CON-
mission. Both opinions were written
and read by Justice McRcynolds.
whose opinion was strong and un-
qualified.
Justice McReynolds held that the
fee of $1,000 fixed by the common
wealth as tax on outside companies
doing business in the state was not
unreasonable. He held that the testi-
mony showed the companies defendant
had done a considerable interstate
business. sufficient to bring them
within the scope of the statute.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1918-04-16
CASE OF CZERNIN.
Making Scapegoat of So Big Man
Thought by Diplomats to Indicate
Most Critical Position in Austria.

Washington, April 16.-Czern!n has
been used as his Emperor's whipping
boy. Such is the opinion of diplomats
and officials in Washington. That the
Emperor found it necessary to make
a goat" out of a parsonage so high IS
taken to indicate the seriousness
of the Austrian political situation.
State Department officials are 10th
TO comment upon Count Czernin's re-
ported resignation, pending its Official
confirmation, but members OF the dip
lomatic missions here assert that 1t
uroves Premier Clemenceau's bomb
shell. has exploded deep beneath the
surface of tangled Austrian Internal
affairs.
Czernin, it is noted, is Bohemian.
Through him The Vienna court held
in check the Turbulent subject ma
tionalities which are struggling
against the imperial government.
While It is not expected that any vast
political upheaval can take place IN
the dual monarchy as long as the
army is ofiicared and dominated by
Germans, the morale Of the people
will be still further impaired ny the
desperate action Of the Emperor.
Three opinions are advanced mere
now AS to the Immediate cause of
the Austrian premier's overthrow.
They are:
/. That he has been forced out by
Berlin, where he has never been
high standing.
2. That he resigned himself out o.
pioue because the emperor did not
take MIN into his confidence N the
writing of the Siytus letter.
8. That he was familiar with the
Sixtus letter; that it was written IN
accordance with the palliative policy
Czernin has enunciated for both 90
nestle and foreign consumption; and
that the emperor now having aDan-
doned this conciliatory stand, Czernn
no longer finds it possible to pose as
the friend Of the moderates at the
head of the Austrian governmental
machinery.
Whatever the immediate cause Of
the break, all observers here agree
that its most significant feature is the
inability Of the Austrian emperor and
his prime minister to save their faces
by continuing under appearance OF
amity at this critical time.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1918-04-16

ago, we were passing along street,
on which several new buildings were
being erected. One lone colored man
was the only one con the job" There
ne was, some distance down below
the level of the street, whistling while
he worked" "Uncle, you seem happy
this morning. eyes, boss, tries al
ways to be dat way!' "Do You like
this kind Of work on such day as
this?" we asked. "No, sub, can't say
as does; but Use learned dat dere's
no use in grumblin', case you can't
hab things to suit you all de time"
What happy old world this would
be if we could all feel that way about
OUR lot.in life! Then, we, too, would
feel like whistling while we worked!
81 have learned in whatsoever state !
am, Herewith to be content" said the
Great Apostle. Contentment is indeed
a lesson 10 be learned. Our old col
orcd friend and philosopher haG
learned the lesson, and learned it we'll!
Why not profit by his example?
An eminent authority several years
ago said: at is not our work that
unnerves us, but our worry
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1918-04-16
MAIL FOh III 5ONERS.
Red Cross Permitted by Kaiser to
Send Food and Letters.

Washington, April 16.-The Ameri-
can Red Cross announced yesterday
through it's Atlantic Division here
that it had been accorded the prlvl-
lege of sending letters, food and mon
cy to American and allied prisoners
in Germany. The announcement con-
tanned the information that Gernany,s
war trade board had granted blank
ct authorization OF communicating
with prisoners of war over the entire
worll, enemy, allied and neutral.
Two ten-pound parcels of fool per
week may be sent via Berne to
American prisoners, sufficient to III
sure adequate nourishment. The pack
ages may contain two loaveS OF
bread soap and tobacco. When nee
essary special parcels for lnvallcs
may be forwarded.
Rules governing letters require chat
they bear the prisoners name, his
number and rank, II any, MS company
and regiment and the German prison
camp where he is held. The words
american prisoner of war mall,tree, ,
should appear on the upper right mana
corner of the envelope. and the words
'"via New York" must be on the low
or left hand corner. Two sheets OF
paper are permitted, writing to appear
on one side only of each sheet. Should
the letters be sent to an allied prls-
oner the words "sllied prisoner VIII
he substituted for american prison.
en-" Otherwise the rules are the same.
Letters may be mailed in the usual
manner and the national censorship
board will attend to their forwarding
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1918-04-16
CZERNIN'S FALL.

Count Czernin's deposal or resigna-
ton as Austro- Hungarian minister OF
foreign affairs is variously interpret
ed, but the most plausible explanation
IS that he has been punished for pre-
cipitating the exposure regarding the
letter of the Emperor Charles to his
brother-in-law, Prince SiXtus dc Bour-
bon. in which the former promised to
support by every means and by cx-
erting all my influence Frances just
claims regarding Alsacc-Lorraine' .,
AS an exchange says, the militarlsts
of Germany and Austria apparently
had little fondness for him anyhow
because of his efforts in behalf OF
peace, though it is difficult to kno"
about this because it is Impossible to
say whether or not Czcrnin was SIN
cere in these efforts.
In the light of the letter of the En-
peror Charles to Prince SiXtus it is, In
tcresting to recall the circumstans'al
report printed in the Manchcstc1
Guardian and other English papers
and one or two American papers last
;all in explanation of the fall of the
Painleve cabinet in France. Accord
ing to the Guardian, prominent Ger
man statesman communicated 10 the
French government through NJ. BRAND
a set of peace terms which included
complete independence for Belgium,
the restoration of Alsace-Lorrainc TO
France and the cession of Trieste TO
Italy. In return Germany was to have,
a free hand in Russia. M. BRAND took
the offer seriously and communicated
it to the government. NJ Rlbot, the
then foreign minister, refused to- con-
slider it, denouncing it as a peace trap.
The Socialists, who believed that the
offer should have been considered,
thcreupon withdrew their support
from NJ. Palnleve and MS caOlnet Ic4i.
This offer and that of the Emperor
Charles may have been bona fide ones
or they may have been merely at
tcmpts to seduce France from her al
legiance to her allies. If the latter,
they failed most completely. If the
former, renewal of the proposal in
some form or other may be expected
when the present drive in the west
fails. Therein, we believe, lies the
gravcst danger to the allied cause.
Germany could be we'll content to give
up Belgium and Alsace-Lorraine if she
could be allowed to have her will in
Russia and the Balkans. Such an
ending to the war would mean Ger
man victory and allied defeat.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1918-04-16
Special Notice.

The annual meeting of the stock
holders of the Great Falls Power Com
pany, for the election of directors and
the transaction of such other business
as may properly come before said
meeting will be held al the office OF
c. C. Carlin, 107 North Fairfax street!
Alexandria, Va. on Thursday, Aprll
%, 1918, AT y o'clock noon.
S. +. BOWEN,
so-1Ot Secretary.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1918-04-16
NO MORE WOODEN SHIPS.
Board Decides to Build Only of Steel
In the Future.

"No more wooden ships" is the new.
policy of the United States Shipping
Board, ACCORDING to an official an
nouncement last night.
The wooden ship program will be
continued only TO the extent of the
present wooden ship engine and ma
chinery program. The effort will be
to utilize the engines and machinery
already designed and building for
wooden ships and available Tor steel
OF concrete ships.
The new policy will be to concen-
tra!e on these larger steel vessels
that will give to the United States
merchant marine power after the
war.
Following closely on the announce
ment, few days ago. that the Ship
ping Board had reverted to the origi-
nally advocated program Of the
boards former regime by its decision
to Build ships OF $500 tons and larger,
instead OF the present S,5G0-ton ones
that constitute more than % per cent
OF the shipbuilding program, last
nights statement indicates the board
purposes to build Systematically for
after the war a: we'll as for the war
itself.
1t was announced also by the board
that ships had been made available
for the nitrate trade sufficient to
briaGSto America 1861 tons CT the;
chemical for fertilizer and munitions.
Meantime. in anticipation of the new
supply. i. IS understood that the farm
ers viii get some o. the present stores
Of nitrates here for munitions.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1918-04-16
THE PAST WINTER.
Pennsylvania Has Seen One Hundred
and Ten; Thinks Last the Worst

Pennsylvania Has Seen One Hundred
and Ten; Thinks Last the Worst.
Pittsburgh, April 16.-In all his 11C
years of life William Hylens, of Turtle
Creek, never endured another winter
as cold as the last, he says. As far
back as aged Turtle Creek folk can
remember Billy made daily visits to
the postoffice in all kinds of weather
He had been missed recently, and an
investigation disclosed Billy in his
home. wearing sweater and close
to. fire.
81 don't feel as peart as i used to-"
admitted the ccntenarian. Il haven't
felt right since winter. I hate to
think I'm getting feeble, but its, all
due to the weather"
Hylens was born near his present
home, and till eight years ago worked
as lumbcrman.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1918-04-16
/ DISTURB ANOTHER NEST.

The police yesterday afternoon maze
a descent upon another alleged dis-
ORDERLY house. 1t is situated near the
intersection of Wolfe and Alfred
streets, a neighborhood long noted for
disorderly proceedings upon the part
of negroes. A fight was about to take
place in the house yesterday, but the
police reached the scene before any
thing serious occurred. During the
row one of the women attempted to
use a beer bottle upon the head OF fe1
antagonist, but the latter escaped to
the street. At this juncture negro
man drew a pistol with which TO pro-
tect the woman. They were all ar
rested and pc d in the dock of the
Police q morning, when the
wona lo ducts the house was
se-. is @ tag ninety days and aP-
a-,,rr.:.a 1r1 Used against tn:
9.,.,r x--gtaa. and two men who were
I'D III place.
AS was the case with the women
sent to prison yesterday, the keeper
Of tbs house, through a friend, at
tempted to get the sentence changed
10 fine. This, however, was refused,
for the reason as given in The Gazette
yesterday, the Virginia Council of De-
Tense desiring that evil resorts be
eliminated at this time when. many
soldiers are Visiting our cities.
The Washington Post contained
some practical thoughts today upon
this subject. Among other things our
contemporary says:
at is not question Of the good
name of any city, but Of the health
and morals of the young men who
make up the final ana decisive addi-
ton to the forces of freedom. Every
mother and sister prays for'the sue
cess of these righteous efforts. Every
commanding officer knows that ny
giene is direct means of strength
ening the army. The army medical
men talk plainly to the boys of the
dangers, and the time has gone by
when free discussion is tabooed else
where.
Temperance, cleanliness in body ana
mind, sobricty. confluence and all the
host of manly virtues become the one
who is in training for winning race.
This calls for wholesome environ
ment in which the implanted principles
may thrive. The same sane judg-
ment which dictates the elimination
of the mosquito and his congencrs as
iniinical 70 the health and rigor OF the
lighting men will not shy at dealing
with other greater evils, and the sup
port of the people will be sol!dly be-
hind the officials who are set on de-
stroying the pest spots.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1918-04-16
TWO SOLDIERS KILLED.
Camp Upton Men in Long Island Cars
Derailed.

Two Camp Upton soldiers were
killed Yesterday, two were mortaiiy
injured, and fcrty-five others hurt
when a Long Island Railroad train
o. al! stee! cars left the tracks at
point two and one-half miles from
Central Islip. L. |.
Five Of the cars were deralled,
three of them overturning ana roll
ING down ten-foo5 embankment.
Federal Investigators began an m
ou.ry at once in order to determine Il
enemy plotters were responsible.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1918-04-16
Carpenters Notice

A special called meeting of Loca!
Union 1868, United Brotherhood OF
Carpenters and Joincrs will be held
Thursday, April Is. All members are
requested to attend as business Of i'm
portance will be transacted.
By order of the Union.
T. R. ZONES,
oO-nt Secretary.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1918-04-16

W3NTED-Onc, two, three, four or
five rooms and bath, furnished or
unfinished housekeeping apart
ment or house, with all modern con-
veniences, in refined ncighborhood
Of Alexandria or suburbs. Refer
enccs exchanged. Write at once.
giving complete details. A. r. Det-
weller, care General Delivery, Wash
ington, D. c. So-t
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1918-04-16
Five Killed nv Train.

Pittsburgh, April 16.-Five persons
were killed and two others seriously
injured when the automobile in which
they were riding was struck By a
fast westbound Baltimore and Ohio
passenger train Oh grade crossing
at Valencia. The injured were brought
to the Allegheny General Hospital.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1918-04-16
To the Stockholders of the Massacfu-
sets Breweries Company.

Notice is hereby given that pursuant
to the bylaws of the company tn.
annual meeting of the stockholders OF
the Massachusetts Brewerics Com
panv will be held al 10 o'clock in the
forenoon on Monday, the 18th of April,
1918. at the principal office OF the COM
pany. No. iii South Fairfax street,
Alexandria, Va. First, to elect beard
of nine directors of the company; sec
ond to transact such other business as
NAV come before the meeting.
EDWARD RUHL,
Secretary.
Boston, Mass, March /, 1918.
Y0-12t
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1918-04-16
Old Dominion COmmandry.

Will hold its stated ConcIave or Fri
day night, April 10, 1918, at s o'clock.
Work, Red Cross and Malta. We vii!
have a large class and would appre-
ciate full attendance.
CHARLES 4. OUTCALT,
91-3t Commander.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1918-04-16
Office of the Lanston Monotype Ma
chine Company.
PhiladcIphia. Apri! s, 1918

Philadelphia, April s, 1918.
The annual meeting Of the stock
holders of the Lanston Monotype Ma
chine Company will be held at the
Elks Home. corner Prince and Royal
streets. Alexandria. Va, at - o'clock
noon. on Thursday, the md day of
May, 1918, for the purpose of elcctinG
Board of Directors 10 ser1e for the
er:u..e year and transacting SUCH
other business as may properly com:
before it.
Transfer books will be closed or
April 22nd at o'clock p. m, and will
be rcopencd on May 7th at 10o.clocs;
a. n.
By order of the Board of Directors.
W. ARTHUR SELLMAN,
90-i6t Secretary.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1918-04-16
Notice.

Having qualified as administrator
0: Miss Mary McTamany deceased, al
persons indebted to said estate are
requested to make prompt settlement
with me, and all persons to whom said
estate is indebted are requested TO
present their accounts properly certi-
fed for payment.
JOHN McWILLIAMS,
Administrator.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1918-04-16

WANTED - twenty-five girls 70
learn winding and spinning. No edu-
cation required, and good wages paid
while learning. Apply at the Klots
Silk Mills, Pitt and Wilkes streets,
Alexandria. 64-24t
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1918-04-16
S9-10t
Nntire.

Having qualified as executor Of
Mary J.. Roche. deceased, al persons
indebted 10 said estate are requested
to make prompt settlement with me-,
and all persons to whom said estate
is indebted are requested to present
their accounts properly certified for
THOMAS J. FANNON.
oil 1nl Executor.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1918-04-16
HOTEL BELVOIR
Alexandria. Va,

This hotel is now open for the e
ception of guests. after being thor.
ouehly rcfurnished throughout. All
modern improvements. Light. airy
rooms; good service; excellent clls-
ine.
The patronage of the public IS
solicited.
ALEXANDRIA HOTEL CO.. Inc,
" r Whitaker. Manag per.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1918-04-16

FOR RENT - George Washington
Park, front room, for one or two
gentlemen; breakfast and meals on
Sunday. Phone 6lS, Alexandria.
S9-Gt
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1918-04-16

WANTED-Onc eac -,"mlst and
blacksmith; can have steady en-
ployment; good wages. Apply to
Neutrality-suspicious. Rwy Co., -Four
Mile Run, Va, D. A. Shum, II. NJ.
$685.