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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1918-02-25
ARRESTED ON SUSPICION.
Negro, Who Had a Number OF Arh-
cles in His Possession, Resists Or
6cers When Taken in Custody

A negro who gave his name as
u Hill was arrested on Saturday
night Officer Thompson and Camp
hell on suspicion of committing rob-
,,erv When taken to the station
house two razors, thirteen pocket
knives and four watches were found
in his possession. He failed to give
reasonable account of himself and
was locked up. 1t was later ascertain
cd that store in lower TairfaS
county had been robbed, and wnen
Hill was brought before the Police
Court this morning he was order ,c
be held until authorities OF Fairfas
county could be communicated wlsn
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1918-02-25
ATTEMPTS OWN LIFE.
Posey Helms Shoots Self Through
Worry Over Military Service.


Baltimore, Md, Feb. 25.-Fearing
that he would be called in the sec
chi draft, although married, Posey
D. Helms, 81 years old, clerk IN
ore of the big downtown department
stores and the son of a wealthy Vir-
einia farmer, is alleged to have at
tempted to commit suicide shortly al
ter II o'clock Yesterday by shooting
himself over the heart at the home
Of his mother-in-law, Mrs. Charles
w. Addison, 2O27 North Calvert
street.
Young Helms is in a serious condi-
ton at the University Hospital. Ply
sicians say he has a chance of re-
covering. as the bullet just grazed the
heart and lodged in the shoulder mus.
cles.
According to close friends of the
Young clerk, he was worried a great
deal over being called to the colons
and being forced to leave his wife
It was also reported that he feared
that he was suffering from tuberculo-
sis.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1918-02-25
High Class Vaudeville at Opera
House.

House.
"The War Maids vaudeville
company far above the average, VIII
omen an engagement at the Opera
House, beginning tonight. The COM
pany is handsomely equipped with
scenery and costumes and presents
some new and pretty music sung by
a host of pretty girls, A two-reel
Fox comedy, Damaged, No Goods
will also be shown.
Doors will be open at 1880 and per-
formance begins at 7:45. Prices @,
admission will be Is cents for balcony
and % cents for first floor. As
the Opera House is under the same
management as the Richmond and
Surprise Theatres it is needless to
saw that the vaudeville lovers of this
citv will be entertained with high
class acts.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1918-02-25

In the Corporation Court today a
final decree was entered in the case
of William Samuel Fowler vs.. Annie
Fstelle Harrison Fowler, by which
the plaintiff was awarded divorce
rom the defendant upon the ground
of desertion. A final decree was also
entered in the case of George W. Col
bert vs.. Maud Johnson Colbert, by
which the plaintiff was awarded a
divorce from the defendant upon the
ground of desertion.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1918-02-25
FINDS GLASS IN CORNMEAL.
No One In Lynchburg Has Been
Made I'll BY Substance.

Lynchburg, Va, Feb. 25.-Corn-
neal sold by farmer living near the
city, which had been ground at Hol-
Inns nil! here. has been found to con-
tain ground glass.
A. R. Darlington detected some
thing wrong and sample sent to the
citv Health Office was found by analy-
sis to contain the glass. A number
of other purchases of the same meal
were made in the city. but no one IS
known to have been inj@rei by 1t.
No investigation has been made.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1918-02-25
Russians Give Up Three Hundred and
Eighty-One Thousand Square Miles
to TeutOn Invaders.

10 leulOn INVADERS.
Petrograd, Feb. 25.-The executive
committee of the Pan-Soviets agreed
to accept the German peace terms by
a vote of l26 to So, with 26 not vot-
ing.
London, Feb. 25.-Russia's accept
ance of Germany's peace terms
changes the face of Europe.
1t cuts off from Russia 1000
square miles of territory, 50,0OO,OOO
population, and shoves her back from
tie Baltic. leaving her helpless and
impotent in Germany's power, eco
romically and physically.
The morning press today has not
yet had time to comprehcna the full
meaning of the situation. The head
lines contained such words as "tragc'
"dismembered,' "humiliating.' I'M
potent"
The Post says there is no other
hypothesis "but treachery."
"She is disarmed and helpless,
says the Chronicle.
Stockholm, Feb 25.-David r.
Francis, the American ambassador to
Russia. is reported tc have left Petro-
grad, according to dispatch from the
Russian capital today.
Mr. Francis destination is not def
r:tely known. but it is believed to be
Vladivostok.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1918-02-25
Alexandria City and Suburbs

George Troth, a we'll known resi-
dent of !Accotink, died at his residence
there last night. He is survived by a
son and daughter. He was former
merchant and postmaster at Accotink.
The funeral will be held tomorrow at
ere o'clock at his late home.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1918-02-25
For MeatIess Tuesday.

The Sanitary Fish Market will
have on sale large buck shad, steak
halibut, large perch, fresh cod fish.
large fresh herring, lake trout and
salt water oysters and clans. Stall
No. 2, City Market. Phone 735.
4S-1t.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1918-02-25
DURATION OF WAR.
Speaker Predicts Three Years
HoStilitieS

Sneaker Predicts Three Years Of
Hostilities.
Chicago, Feb. 25.-According to
Governor Charles H. Brough, OF
Arkansas, the judgment OF official
Washington is that there will be three
more years of war.
Fresh from a visit to the national
capital, Governor Brough made this
statement here Saturday in speech
at the Congress of National Service
of the National Security League. t
was in connection with his declara-
ton that a conservation and educa-
tional program must be adopted IN
order to win the war.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1918-02-25

Over 220 new workmen who came
here lUr employment were located in
boarding places in the city through
the Chamber of Commerce on Satur-
day. Between six and seven hundred
men were given employmnt here dur
ing last week, most of them secuf-
ing positions at the Virginia Ship
building Corporation yards.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1918-02-25
GIRL SHOT BY BROTHER.

Children playing Going "Over the
Top" in Bedroom of Their Home.
Syracuse, N. Y, Feb. 25.-Ruth Sim
mons. aged nine, and her five-year-
OLD brother, William, were playing
"war" in the bedroom in their home
here. The bed was mo mans land,
and the space on either side the
trenches. William was armed with
an old rife. Ruth started "over the
top" The boy pulled the trigger, and
the little girl fell with bullet
wound in her side.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1918-02-25
SHIP ASHORE. TOTAL LOSS.
Crew of British Tramp Eturia Res
cued nv Coast Guard Cutter.

An Atlantic Port, Feb. 25.-The
British tramp steamer Eturia, ashore
on the coast south of this port, will be
a total loss, along with the cargo.
The crew was rescued without loss
Of life by coast guard cutter, and
will be landed tomorrow at the near
est port.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1918-02-25

|. The examination of the drafted
men is being continued this week at
the rooms of the draft board in the
Federal building. 1t is expected That
the work may be concluded by We'd
nesday night.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1918-02-25

In the Circuit Court in vacation to-
day William P. Woolls qualified as ad-
ministrator of the estate of Mary A.
Broders.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1918-02-25

An exhibition of many of the arti-
cles which are being made by the Red
Cross workers was placed in the win
dcws of the store at 42S King street,
today for the benefit of the public.
The exhibit includes surgical dress
ings, hospital garments and supplies
and is well worth inspection.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1918-02-25
Old Dominion Commandery.

There will be called conclave Of
Old Dominion Commandery No. Ii
held in the asylum at 1880 p. M,
Tuesday. Feb. 26, 1918. Work-Red
Cross. BY order of
Chas. E. Outcalt, Commander.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1918-02-25

There will be a meeting OF the
congregation of st. Mary's Catholic
church this evening at s O'Clock in
the Lyceum in the interest of that
organization. Speeches will be made
bv Revs. Father Fitzpatrick and
Cronin and there will be musical
program in which Miss Ella Hill aud
Mr.. Carleton Padgett of this city and
Mr.. Thomas Cantwell of Washington
will take part. At the conclusion OF
the exercises smoker will be held
in the reading room for the gentle
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1918-02-25

President Robert l.. Payne of the
Chamber of Commerce has invited
Collector John Hart of Roanoke 20
come to Alexandria and give an eN-
planatory address concerning the in
come tax law and the making out
of the necessary returns. Mr.. Hart
has accepted the invitation ana will
make the address on Friday night Of
this week in the rooms of the Chala-
ber of Commeree at 8 o'clock. Resi-
dents of the city interested are N
vited to attend.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1918-02-25

The regular meeting of the Ali
son W. C. T. U. Will be held tonight
at 7:45 at the home of Mrs. James
Hulfsh, GIG north Washington street.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1918-02-25

The Christ Church Lenten after
noon service for this week will be
held Tuesday at four o'clock at the
home of Mrs. Albert Bryan, SOB
Prince street. The address will be
made by Mr.. Harari, native of The
Holy Land, now a student at the
Theological Seminary, near this city.
Mrs. Sherman Fowler will sing a
solo.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1918-02-25
Millinery Announcement.

Spring Millinery Opening on We'd
nesday and Thursday, February 9th
and 2Sth. Mrs. J. Hayes, 915 King
street. AS-2t.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1918-02-25

John W. Loving has sold to Ella
f Davis house and lot Ill Prince
street.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1918-02-25
NEGRO SHOT TO DEATH.
Two White Men Killed and Three
Others Wounded Near Georgia
Florida Boundary

Willacoochee, Ga, Feb. 25.-A ne
gro believed to be Ed. Danny, was
shot to death at Live Oak. Fla, yes
terday, after two white men had been
killed and three others wounded.
Deputy Marshal McCraw was killed
here last Sunday in trying to arrest
Danny and Deputy Raines was killed
at Archer, Fla, Saturday. Three
others were wounded as pursuers
closed in on Danny. Residents who
knew Danny have gone TO the scene
to make sure that he is the one who
killed McCraw.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1918-02-25
years.
WARNING TO FLOUR DEALERS

TEOse ResOTtlng % UHuesIIHU1e "e
ticcs 10 he Dealt With Vigorously
By Food Administration.
Washington, Feb. 25.-Reports
have reached the Food Administra-
ton at Washington that many whole
salers and other flour dealers are re-
sorting to undesirable practices to
secure supplies, including bidding to
millers for -four IN excess of proper
values as determined by Milling Dl-
vision regulations. The trade is no.
tilted that such practices will be dealt
with vigorously in accordance with
law and regulations.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1918-02-25
At YOUR CALI

Our office is at your service night
or day on all "Rush Orders of print
ing.
HARRY w. WADE.
313 King st. Fhone 90.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1918-02-25

The closing sermon of the mission
at st. Marys Catholic Church was
preached by Rev. Father Cronin In
the presence of a large congregation
last night. The priest took as his
subject Glove for God" Following
the sermon there was renewa: o1
baptismal vows on the part of the
members of the congregation. Ihe
men who occupied seats in the center
aisle held lighted candles in then
right hands as they renewed THESE
vows. Other members of the coligre-
cation also stood with their right
hands uplifted. Rev. Father Fltzpat-
rick delivered the sermon as the IL
o'clock mass, taking as his subject
s'The Divinity of Christ" The mis-
sion was one of the most successful
and one of the most largely attended
held at st. Mary's church in recent
years
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1918-02-25

By the will of the late Thomas W.
White. which was Admitted to pro-
bate on Saturday, the deceased left
mis- residence at 523 South Washing
ton street, together with its contents,
to his niece, Mrs. Leila D. Fletcher,
of Washington, with the exception
cf certain pieces of antique furniture,
which were bequeathed to Miss
Marion NJ. Fletcher and VIM. T. Fletch
er. Alexandria corporation bonds to
tie value of $500 were given to his
nephew, Farrie White.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1918-02-25
ARREST OF "DRUNkS."
Four Arraigned in the Police Court
This Morning for Tarrylng Too
Long With the Wine.

Long With the Wine.
Notwithstanding the supposed a:y
conditions prevailing in Alexandra
and Washington, four Sunoay
:'drunks" were arraigned before The
Police Court this morning. Two were
white and two colored. When asked
where they procured their liquor
tbev answered with one accord, "In
Baltimore" They were fined So each
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1918-02-25

Mrs. Wallace Low, daughter OF
Douglas Moxley Low, of Blackstone,
Va. and Lieut.. Thomas Rosser Coch-
ran, u. S. r., stationed at Camo Lee,
Va. were united in marriage Satus-
day afternoon at 3 o'clock at the
residence of the brides brother-i.l-
law and sister, Mr.. and Mrs. Henry
O'Bannon Cooper, at Braddock
Heights. The Rev. VIM. ]. Morton,
rector of Christ Episcopal church,
was the officiating clergyman.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1918-02-25

Over one hundred ladies enrolled
as members of the Business Nc
mems Council which was organized
at the conclusion of the mass meet
ing held yesterday afternoon at the
Methodist church South. Mrs. c. c.
Carlin was chosen as honorary
chairman. A permanent organization
will be effected on March 9th. There
was a large attendance at the meet
ing which was presided over by Mrs.
Kate Waller Barrett, the speakers
being Miss Miller, Miss Peacock and
Mrs. Ashtor-of. Washington. The vlsl-
tors were entertained by Mrs. Bar
ret+ at her home, 4OS Duke street,
later in the afternoon.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1918-02-25

II you want to reach the
peuple in the homes in Alexan-
dria and its suburbs piaes
your announcements IN the
Gazette. IF your goods and
prices are right you will get
the customers.
Arizona republican., 1918-01-12
FINANCES AND MARKETS
TRepubIican A. p. Leased Wire]

NEW YORK, Jan. 11.-Reactions of one to almost four points in those is sues which comprise the bulk. of the daily dealings accompanied the slug gish course of todays stock market.
 The setback was most pronounced in the last hour when steels, equip ments and rails registered lowest lev els. Absence of speculative or public interest probably accounted as much as anything for the reversal, bears availing themselves of this negative condition to engage in new commit ments.
 In part, pressure against industrials was prompted by reports that various corporations were contemplating new financing, the unexpected S12,000, 900 note issue of the American Can com pany being cited as a case in point.
 Peace rumors also were a contrib uting factor
 United States Steel recorded a net loss of 21s points, it's decline being CO., incident with rumors affecting the stability of the existing dividend.
 Other industrials, the more promi- nent war shares and related issues sagged gradually after some early manifestations of steadinesS or strength. Shippings were affected in like degree and coppers were heaviest after unofficial reports of the reaf- firmation of the 2312 cent rate by the war board. Sales amounted to 4S0,000 shares.
 The strength of French government 515's was the only striking feature of the uncertain bond market. Liberty 3la's were quoted at S98.72 to $9S.60 First As were quoted at $9S.04 to S97. 90 and second 4's at $96.64 to $96.42. To- tai sales, par value, aggregated s5,- 1 130,000. United States bonds, old is- sues, were unchanged on call.
Arizona republican., 1918-01-12
ARE
 HAPPY AT LAST

That the stockmen of Gila and
 Cochise countries are jubilant over
 the fine rain which visited those
 sections the first of the week is the
 word brought to Phoenix yesterday
 by Amos A. Betts, member of the
 state corporation commission, who
 has been conducting hearings at
 Globe and Douglas.
 The rain started to fall at Globe Tuesday night, and along early in the morning it changed to snow," said MT. Betts. Tn the valley it | rained all day Tuesday. There was
 a severe wind storm all through Co., chise county on Tuesday afternoon, extending as far east as DemiLg, New Mexico. At Douglas the wind storm was said to have been the l hardest in b years. More than 300 tents and tent houses belonging to the soldiers at Douglas were leVeled during the storm. Four inches of snow fell at Douglas on Wednesday
 and continued showing until Thurs 1 day noon.
 "The breaking of the severe drouth | in those counties was hailed with 1 much joy by the stockmen," de- clared MT. Betts. The rain extend- ed west to about half way between l Douglas and Tucson. It was a big rain.'
Arizona republican., 1918-01-12
THE LITTLE TOWN

o, some sing the song of the crowded mart, And some of the prairie's sweep, The wild yields to many fame-tipped theme For others the foam-capped deep But sing the song of the little town, Of laughter and smiles set free,
 For the little town
 In it's garb of brown Holds the heart of me. The glad little town where the elm-arched streets, Lead in the frienhest way To loVe-ganished homes where a welcome waits That's June kissed day; Where school-children play round the old court
 square In rollcking revery,
 And a has
 For his neghbor there, Aye, that is the place for me! I've answered the call of the citys lure The joste, the whrr, the lights! I've threaded the way of mountain pass And stood the snowcrowned heights But stilled is the longing for dale and down, For mountain and creening sea,
 Since little town
 In a garb of brown Has sheltered the heart of me, Kathleen O'Keeffe in Womans World for January.
Arizona republican., 1918-01-12
GRAIN

CHICAGO, Jan. 11-Intensified transportation difficulties throughout the west together with fading of op- timism in regard to peace tended today to lift the corn market. Prices closed unsettled at s2.27H January and $1.25b6A May, the same as yester- days finish to l4 higher. Oats gained 5s6s1 to 1K @1asc. In provisions the result varied from 5c decline to BOG advance.
 Fresh snow storms and forecasts of severe cold weather made corn traders pay special attention to a decrease in rural notices of consignments and to complaints ia shortage of motive power on western railroads. Advices were at hand which indicated that ef- forts at prompt distribution of cars in the corn belt were being greatly ham pered by adverse weather conditions. On the other hand cable dispatches failed to confirm bearish views on the subeject of peace.
 Advances however, were checked by knowledge that on account of multi piled railroad embargoes, shipments to the east from here hAc been rendered almost impossible.
 Oats showed decided strength owing chiefly to the failure of peace talk to be confirmed. Furthermore. receipts continued to dwindle. Invariably, downturns in values proved transient Provisions sympathized with the strength of grain. At first. though weakness in the hog market had a temporary depressing influence. Close: Corn-Jan., s1.27A; May. s1.25B.
 Oats-Jan.. 79%; May, 76%.
 4c7s OdfU -$BR RuA7 .a.. .1S??n
 PorlS-Jan.. $46.40: May. s45.75.
 Lard-Jan., $24.30: May, $24.77.
 Ribs-Jan., $2400; May, $24.42
Arizona republican., 1918-01-12
An Issue of the Future

The roll call in the house on the national suffrage resolution shows that the south had yet entirely abandoned it's notions regarding human slavery. The great bulk of the vote cast against the resolution came from that part of the country. In after years when party politics their sway. candidates of both parties appealing to the vote will claim credit for their respective parties for the emancpa tion of women
 The details of the struggle will have become dim. It will be forgotten that democratic president had once made declaration against national suffrage; that he had reiterated that declaration time time; that he underwent a period of siege in the White House and. thought suffered a sort of maryrdom for his opposition national suffrage or perhaps, for the principle of states rights that he slowly and reluctantly yielded and at last, made public recantaton.
 All this will be obscured by the final of the president in advising his democratic followers in congress to support the resolution That will be the outstanding fact in the years to come of the whole struggle that, and the fact that the resolution was passed at a time when had a democratic president and when congress in both branches democratic. After lapse of years democratic claim that the resolution was party measure will seem to have a pretty foundation
 The fact that 61 more republican than democratic votes cast for the resolution and that more than three times many democratic votes as republican votes were cast against it. will vague, tenuous, immateral and irrelevant when our democratic friends in their campaign speeches get talking about this great episode in American political history.
 But we suppose republican candidates and orators will endeavor to get the whole record before the women voters; that it will duly and fully ex- plained to them that if the republican members had done no more approximately than their democratic colleagues did, the resolution would have been hope lessy defeated
 The average woman voter who win perhaps be no more intelligent than the average voter will have nothing before her regarding these now dim details of her fight for freedom except of the republican speakers There will be ample and historic proof of the fact that a democratic president urged upon democratic congress the passage of the reso- uon and that it passed. It will be recorded in history just how hard and whole-heartedly the president urged will history recall that when he called these spirits from the vasty deep" the demo- cratic spirits did not in fattering measure or party.