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Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1919-12-15
EXCHANGE IMPROVES

New York, Dec. 15.-Foreign ex-
change showed improvement at the
opening to-day. The pound sterling
advanced IA cents to $3.72 1-2,
while franc checks jumped 2S CEN
tines to 11.12, and lire checks 16
centimes to 1892
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1919-12-15
CHARLES BEIDEL III

Charles Beidel prominent busi-
nessman and school director, is i'll
at his home, South Front street.
His condition was reported to be
somewhat improved this morning.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1919-12-15
RAILING ON STEPS

Borough workmen, under the di-
rection of Street Commissioner
Jacob Meshey are at work erecting
275 feet of guard railing on the
Locust street steps, which was au-
thorized at a recent meeting of
council. A guard railing is being
placed in the center of Elm street,
between Second and Third streets.
This street is not used by vehicles,
because of its steepness. The work
is expected to be completed this
week.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1919-12-15

posed enlargement of the Penn
Harris, but no official announcement
has been made by the president, e.
u. Wallower, regarding the matter.
1t was saidto-day that 1t is inevitable
that the big hotel must be enlarged
to meet it's greatly increased patron
age and the demands of an appre-
ciative public Whether the expan-
sion will be along Third or Walnut
streets. or through additional stories
is still a matter of discussion.
RECOVER AUTOMOBILE
The automobile of Mervin Il. Far
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1919-12-15
SCOTT MEETING

A meeting of Troop 8, Boy Scouts,
will be held in Scout hall, South
Front street, this evening at 7.30
o'clock.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1919-12-15
TO INITIATE CLASS

A class of candidates for the rank
of knight will be initiated by Car
thage Lodge, knights of Pythias.
this evening. Candidates for lodge
offices will be nominated.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1919-12-15

ber, of Siddonsburg, reported stoieE
on Saturday evening. was found latei
in the evening at Seventh and Harris
streets, where it had been abandon
ed.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1919-12-15
Borough Residents to
Get Sufficient Coal

In the opinion of borough coal
dealers there will be little danger
of a severe coal shortage during the
winter. Their statement is based on
the shipments being received now.
Although the number of shipments
are few and the kind of fuel not
what is wanted, enough coal will
be received this year to take care
of borough consumers. AS one deal
er put it this morning many consum-
ers have taken the advice of dealers
and laid in a supply and consequent
ly the demand is not so great Many
orders are on file the dealers say
and they are being filed as rapidly
as possible.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1919-12-15

In order to save coal an order has
been issued requesting railroad Of
ficials to make trips by special trains
only when absolutely necessary.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1919-12-15
Railroad Notes

Due to the lack of motive power a
record of 94.3 per cent. was made on
the Middle division last week.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1919-12-15

Traffic on the Pennsy was delayed
several hours Saturday because of
the derailment of an engine at Hunt
ingdon.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1919-12-15

Pennsy officials are investigating
the cause of the head on collision at
Market street crossing Saturday
morning.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1919-12-15

The Reading handled 500 cars of
bituminous coal on Friday and the
same number on Saturday.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1919-12-15

John A. Mcconnell, a veteran shop
man of the Pennsy, died at Altoona
Saturday. He was 50 years of age and
had q service record of SO years.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1919-12-15

Derailment of four cars on the Will
mington branch of the Pennsy yester-
day delayed trains on the main line.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1919-12-15

October was a big month on the
Reading for bituminous coal ship
ments. which amounted to 2,9S2.52s
tons, which is a record-breaker.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1919-12-15
C.TT,AcuAN EIrNEpaT,

CALLAGHAN FUNERAL
Funeral services for NJ. Michael
Callaghan, who died at his residence,
323 Lincoln street, were held this
morning at st. James Catholic
Church, with the Rev. j. c. Thomp-
son officiating. Burial was made in
the Mt Calvary Cemetery.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1919-12-15

On account of the holiday rush no
leaves of absence for passenger train
men will be considered between De-
cember Is and 81.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1919-12-15

Due, to. the lack of motive power a
record of 94.3 per cent. was made on
the Middle division last week.
Traffic on the Pennsy was delayed
several hours Saturday because of
the derailment of an engine at Hunt
ingdon.
John A. Mcconnell, a veteran shop
man of the Pennsy, died at Altoona
Saturday. He was 50 years of age and
had a service record of SO years.
The. Reading handled. 500 cars of
bituminous coal on Friday and the
same number on Saturday.
Derailment of four cars on the Will
mington branch of the Pennsy ,yester-
day delayed trains on the main line.
Pennsy officials are investigating
the cause of the head on collision at
Market street crossing Saturday
morning.
been issued requesting railroad Of
ficials to make trips by special trains
only when absolutely necessary.
October was big month on the
Reading for bituminous coal ship
ments, which amounted to 2,9S2,529
tons, which is a record-breaker.
On account of the holiday rush no
leaves of absence for passenger train
men will be considered between De-
cember Is and 81.
A number of freight engines are
being equipped for passenger service
on the Middle division during the
heavy traffic incident to the holiday
season. These engines are to be used
on regular American railway express
trains, also on extra express trains.
F.. II. Swope, w. Lutz and A. l.
Geyer regular conductors. and $. r.
Shull, c. A. Greene and II. 0. COOK
extra conductors. made 100 per cent.
record of performance with their
trains during November, on the Mid
die division. ]. II. Davis and H, w.
Yingling. branch conductors MADE q
similar perfect record.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1919-12-15
Standing of the Crews
HARRISBURG SIDE

Philadelphia Division - The 126
crew to go first after $50 o'clock
119, 129, III. 107, 103, 1874. 127, 1873,
100 and 104.
Ennineers for III 1877 10g
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1919-05-21
PARADE TO MARK OPENING
Big Krause Carnival Here For Week
Beginning Monday-Prizes to
be Given.

Plans for the coming of the big
Krause Greater Shows, which will be
shown in this city the week begin
ming Monday next, are rapidly being
completed by Frank Marshall, ad-
vance agent for the big carnival, whc
has been in Alexandria for some time
past making all arrangements.
AS heretofore stated the Gazette,
these big shows will exhibit at tn:
head of King street under the aus
pices of the l. B. of B. I. S. B. and H
of A.
The affair will be formally opcnet!
with a big street parade Monday
night. The parade win start promptly
at 7:15 o'clock from the corner Of
King and Lee streets and march I.
the show grounds. All business mer
in the city are invited to participate
and these desiring floats, it is an
nourced, may enter the parade.
The management of these show;
has arranged for contest during tn
week of its appearance here. It's pro
posed to award a diamond ring to tn
most popular woman in the city AM
the one receiving the next highes
number of votes will be awarded
gold watch. Interest in this cortes:
is already aroused and many have
signifed their intention of entering
the contest.
The management of these show,
has submitted the following names
of proposed entrants for the honors
Miss E. Burke, 415 South Les
street; Mrs. L. Hunt, Ais South Pit::
street; Miss L. Bartlett, Wilkes stree
Miss NJ. Mccarthy, 4O5 South 81
Asaph street; Miss N. S. Bowen, Eas:
Rosemont; Miss Ruth E. Ballenger.
Patrick and Cameron streets; Miss K.
Williams, 521 South Alfred street:
Miss j. Cooke, 2O9 Royal streets.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1919-05-21
WHITE WAY PLANS
Meeting to Discuss Illuminating
King Street Friday

r
The committee en- the White Way,
composed of merchants on King
street, appointed by the Civic Bu-
reau Of the Chamber of Commerce,
has arranged a conference in this
city for next Friday afternoon at a
o'clock, between representatives OF
the different public utilities having
pole lines on King street to discuss
definite plans for carrying out this
project
All the public utilities involved
have signifed their Willingness, to
cooperate in any way with the cltl-
zens toward getting an up to date
street Lighting system on King
street and at the meeting to be held
on Friday it is hoped that details
for carrying out the project will be
definitely decided: upcn.s
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1919-05-21
FUNERAL OF H. w. BRAGG

Charlottesville, Va, May CIV
Hunter Bragg, who sustained a frac-
tured skull from jumping off a NOV
ing train at Union Station last week,
died from his injuries at local hos
pital and the funeral was held at
noon Monday. He is survived by
his parents, Mr.. and Mrs. 2. T.
Bragg, of Covesville; one brother, +.
W. Bragg, of Alexandria, and six
sisters-Mrs. Lottie Gregory, OF
Richmond; Mrs. Lila Witt, of New
York city; Mrs. Florence Allen, of
Crozet; Mrs. Pearl Hall, of Atlanta
Mrs. Blanche Grinstead, of Rich
nacnd, and Mrs. Fannie Readily, Of
Clifton Forge.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1919-05-21
Naval Torpedo Assembling
Concern Nearing
Completion
START WORK JULY lst
Now is the Time to Build-Predicted
Coming of Plant Will Mark Big
Building Era.

Through reliable information re-
ceived by the Chamber of Com
merce the plans of those in charge
lof the Naval Torpedo Assembling
Plant in this city, call for having
two hundred skilled mechanics en-
ployed at this plant by July ! and
for the addition of 100 skilled me-
chanics per month until the number
reaches 1900.
That building in Alexandria is a
safe and logical investment of cap
ital has already been evidenced by
the breaking Of ground for twenty
-four new houses in North Rossmont
and the substantial growth of Alex
andrias industries will doubtless in
Nite both local and outside capital to
building in Alexandria.
1t is predicted that we are just
entering a period that will mark the
most wonderful building era in the
history Of our city.
Unsettled conditions due to read
iustment since the armistice was
signed have delayed the starting OF
building projects that have long been
under consideration, but now chat
conditions are more settled it is be-
l;eved that many new building pro
,iects. will be started in Alexandria in
the very near future.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1919-05-21
Betsy Bell Will Glide Off
Ways Promptly at
2 p. m.
SEC. DANIELS TO SPEAK
Mrs. c. H. Livingstone Will Christen
Ship-Luncheon After Launching
Trial Trip of Gunston Hall

The Betsy Bell, the second of tn
freight ships built by the Virgln!.
Shipbuihing Corporation, will leav2
the ways in the yards in this city at ::
O'Clock Saturday afternoon.
An elaborate program has bee.
prepared for the launching. Secrc cary
Daniels viii make an address. Tt
freighter will be christened by Mrs.
Colin II. Livingstone, wife of IT,
president of the Virginia Shipbuild
ing Corporation. Prominent gres:s
among them Governor Davis of Vir.
ginia, have been invited.
Luncheon will be served in the com
missary for the guests at the launch
ing next Saturday.
On the same day the Gunston Hal
th.. first ship Quilt by the corporation:
and the first large ship to be laur he
in the Potomac since the days
George Washington, will make il
deck trial. The Gunston Hall w
christeneda by Mrs. Woodrow VS.
and launched on February 27, la2;.
The Gunston Hall Will make h:
first trial trip down The Potomac C!
Monday.
The Betsy Bell has dead wc:gi:
tonnage of 9,400 tons and will max
speed of ten and half knots w'ht
loaded. =
The Betsy Bell is more nearly com
pleted than the Gunston HaE wa
when it was launched, so she vii b:
in the Potomac for outfitting a com
paratively short time before sa linz
to join the great American fre gl:t
carrying feet.
The Gunston Hall, which is no.; 81!
most ready. to sail the seas, has zee.
assigned to the Barber Steam -hir
Company, with Captain Hart as ne:
skipper.
The laying of the keel of the Bets
Bell was not marked by any sp :cis
ceremony, but work on it progrc ;se.
rapidly, and it will be ready foi
launching next Saturday.
Snip No. 3 the Vanada, corpora tioI
official said today, will be ready fc,
launching in about, three week
and ship No. 4, the Chanccok, vii
follow about three weeks or a monti
after that. All ships built BY III
corporation are of the same freightt
type.
At present ten ships in all arc be
irg constructed by the corpora tiol
Four are on the ways, one, the Gun
ton Hall, is at the outfittirg dock
and five are on the skids.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1919-05-21
SELL DOUGHNUTS
Girls Engaged in Task For Salvation
Army Drive.

LhSo5NN %
Army Drive
Put the dough in doughnuts.
This is the slogan of committee
of high school girls who started out
this afternoon soliciting contributions
for the Salvation army home service
fund.
These young women are making a
house to house canvass with real
doughnuts, and are selling them for
whatever is given in the interest Of
the nation wide campaign to raise
Sl3,OO0,OO0 to help the Salvation.
Army.
They will continue their work un-
til the close of the week. 1t Is also
proposed to have committee at the
launching of the Betsy Bell at the
plant of the Virginia Shipbuilding
Corporation Saturday afternoon with
doughnuts for sale.
The business mems committee is still
actively at work in the canvass. The
total figures of the subscriptions re
received thus far have not yet been
compiled. However, Alexandria hopes
to raise, at least, $4,000 by the close
of the campaign which will be Satur-
day night.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1919-05-21
Meeting Tomorrow Morn
ing at IL o'clock at Cham
Der of Commerce
MANY ARE NOW HOME
Every Organization Asked to Send
Representatives to Complete Plans
For Big Event.

The meeting which has been called
by Carroll Pierce, president of the
Chamber of Commerce, of the repre-
sentatives of all organizations in the
city cf Alexandria, will be held to-
morrow morning at II o'clock at the
Chamber of Commerce.
News mas already been received in
this city of the safe arrival at New
port News of the 10th Infantry to
which the Alexandria National Guard
belongs and it is expected that a large
and enthuastic meeting will be held
tomorrow morning to make definite
plans for an appropriate welcome to
our returning boys. Every oganization
in the city is invited to send repre-
sentatives to this meeting.
The following letter received to-
day by Carroll Pierce, chairman of
the local committee of arrangements,
from E. H. Alien, Accotink shows the
interest already being aroused in the
home coming of our soldiers from cur
neighbor in Accotink.
Accotink, Via. (New;ngton P. 0.
May Goth, 1919.
Mr.. Carroll Pierce,
President Chamber Of Commerce.
Alexandria, Va.
Dear Sir:
| note that you have called meet
ing for II a. m. Thursday, May 22nd.
to arrange for suitable welcome to
be accorded the soldier boys on their
return. As the Daddy of one of these
boys (H. o. Allen, A. L. ~ l sincere
ly thank you for your effort in this
direction, and realizing that there viii
be some expense connected with thc
affair | am permitting myself the
pleasure of enclosing MY check for SO
which l hope you will use as you may
see fit.
Were it not that expect to be il
Newport News this date l would al
tend this meeting and offer my ser
vices in amy manner you could use me.
Since number of the boys of the A.
L. l., came from this neighborhood
we feel very much interested in this
affair and | as President of our Civic
League offer the services of this com-
munity to make it a success. We hav
the most sincere reasons to be CRATE
full to these boys and now let us show
il, and don't forget that this meeting
will permit the Mamas, Daddys etc,
of these boys to forget the long lorg
days of anxious waiting. Here is to
sending this affair over the top. W.
folks down this way shared in tie
tears now let US share in the yells
and if this old $40 don't make noise
enough let me know and | will be g.a |
to yell again.
Yours very truly,
E. H. ALLEN.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1919-05-21
FOR CATHOLIC BOY SCOUTS.
Cardinal Gibbons Urges Spread of
Citizenship Training.

New York, May 21-Formation of
Catholic Boy Scout units in answer
to President Wilson's cali to spread
the movement, was urged by Cardi-
nal Gibbons in a letter read here
at dinner to Lieut.. Gen. Sir Robert
S. S. Baden-Powell, chief scout and
founder of the British Boy Scouts,
and Lady Baden-Powell, chief of the
British Girl Guides.
Religion is the true basis of cit;-
zenship, Cardinal Gibbons wrote, and
the Boy Scout organization builds
upon the faith of the boy, exacting
of him the faithful observance of all
his religious duties.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1919-05-21
NOW WITH ALEXANDRIA AUTO
SUPPLY COMPANY

H. E. Campbell who has been
pleasing the automobile public of
Alexandria with his snappy service
and excellent tire repair work, has
served his connections with TESTERS
Auto Supply Company, and has as
sociated himself with the Alexandria
Auto. Supply Company, located a.
the southeast corner of Washington
and King streets, where he will be
found in the future ready to give
his mary friends the same old
snappy service and courteous treat
ment as before.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1919-05-21
OUR BOYS RECEIVE
n GREAT OVATION
Arrival of Virginia Soldiers
Gala Occasion at New
port News
GOVERNOR PRESENT
Men Declare Capes Seemingly Ex-
tended Their Arms to Welcome
Home Boys of the Old Dominion.

Newport News, Va, May 21.-
Virginia's own, the One Hundred and
Sixteenth infantry, in which there
are scores of Alexandrians, arrived
yesterday morning, and was accord
ed the gratest welcome in the his
tory of the city. Last night they
were. resting at Camp Stuart. Today
they took possession of the city.
Thursday they will be the guests Of
Newport News at great street
carnival, and Saturday morning they
will leave for Richmond for regi-
mental parade before going to Camp
Lee to be mustered out of the SER
vice.
Virginians on the Matsonia, on
which the troops came back, declare
that the arms of land at the Vir-
ginia capes reached out into the
ocean as if to embrace them when
they sighted America early yester-
day morning.
The transport steamed or in
Chesapeake Bay and thence into
Hampton Roads. There the men
were officially greeted by Governor
Westmoreland Davis. Mayor Airslie,
of Richmond, Mayors of other Vir-
'ginia cities and welcoming de!ega
t;ons from all over the State. These
delegations went out early yesterday
morning on submarine chasers and
tugs.
Flying machines and balloons from
the Hampton Roads naval base cir
cled over the homing ship. The tugs
and launches went as near as they
dared. Oranges and cigarettes
hurtled through the air. Mothers
exchanged greetings with their sons,
and fierce rebel yells rent the air.
Few people were allowed on the
deck, the army authorities eNclud-
ing all rather than be charged with
favoritism. One by one the Virginia
veterans, tried and true, filed down
ghnqplanks and look their places on
the dock. Bands played and wives
of some of the men who were cn the
pier snatched a brief kiss as their
loved one passed the space roDea off
for them.
The troops were preceded by an
automobile truck laden with high
roses. Little girls strewed the streets
with these. the men crushing them
into the pavement with their hob
mailed shoes.
Thousands of school children, bank
ed on bluff overlooking the lire OF
march, had formed the word 'Wel-
come" and each wore a doggood
blossom, the official flower of Vir-
ginia, The effect was beaubifui
one, but disappeared as if by magic
when the first Of the troops appear
ed
The children, despite the efforts
of their teachers, ieapcd to their
feet and yelled like mad, waving
arms and flags.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1919-05-21
BOLSHEYIkI PUSH
DRIVE ON KOLCHAk

Paris, May 21.-The BoEsheviki
are concentrating the major portion
of their military force against Ad-
miral Kolchak, and great battle is
in progress east Of Kolga, according
to wireless message sent out by
the Bolshevik foreign office. ,.r..
The Bolsheviki admit retirem2nts
On the Archangel, Murmansk, and
Daras fronts in a wireless dispatch
to Bella Kun, Hungarian Soviet lead
er, but add that "a counter-offen-
sive mas now begun with favorable
results.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1919-05-21
IN MEMORIAM

In sad but loving remembrance of
dear mother, MRS. KATHERINE
BRADLEY, who departed this life
one year ago today, May 81, 1913.
Dear mother no one knows how we
missed you
Since you went away,
Though you are gone,
You are not forgotten,
And your place can never be filled,
For we will keep your memory
cherished,
Until our hearts in death are stilled.
BY her devoted family.
121-1p.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1919-05-21
EMBEZZLER is SENTENCED
Former Bristol Bank Cashier SEM
to Prison for Term of Six
Years

Bristol, Va, May 21.-Former As
sistant Cashier j. Cabel Scott, con-
fessed enibezzler of Approximately,
$4,000 of the funds of the FRS:
National Bank, of Bristol, Tenn.
was yesterday sentenced in the Uni
ted States District Court at Green
vile, Tenn, to serve a term of sly
years in the Federal prison at At.
lanta, Ga.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1919-05-21
TRAIN JUMPS DOWN BANK

New London, Conn.,, May 21..
Three mail cars Of train No. 5, from
Boston to New London, went off the
Shore Line tracks of the New Ha-
ven road and down a bank near
Mystic this morning.
According to a statement of rail-
road officials, nc one was hurt.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1919-05-21
MRS. MOORE WINS DIVORCE
Decree Awarded From Prominent
Auto Man in Fairfax Court.

BY a decree granted yesterday by
Judge Samuel G. Brent in the circuit
court for Fairfax county, Mrs. Alyce
S. Moore was granted divorce from
her husband Lester D. Moore.
The case was handled in the Fair
fax court by Attorneys c. Vernon
Ford, of Virginia, and Wilton J. Lam
bert, of Washington, for Mrs. Moore,
and Attorneys Walter G.. Balderstor
of Washington, and Wilson Farr. OF
Virginia, represented Mr.. Moore. The
decree entered by the court was final
in its character.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1919-05-21
ANNOUNCEMENT
The Belyoir Hotel
Alexandria, Virginia

III Alexandra, Virginia
L Now under arrangement of G. B.
Ashby, formerly with The Raleigh
and The, Powhatan, Washington,oD. G..
viii inargurate at an early date Sup
per dances, 9 to IL PAM, Watch this
paper for opening night. 120-4c
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1919-05-21
DIED

McCUEN-On.. Tuesday, May 20, 1915
at 12:45 p. m, at the Alexandrif
Hospitaij MARY E. McCUEN wifi
of John MeCuen; 81 years old. 'Fune-
raj Thursday afternoon. at a O'Clock
from Wheatley's mortuary chape!
.oReatives and friends invited to- at
.ctend LIE 121-1c