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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1919-08-22
.ALEXANDRIA-BUILT SHIPS

But few people, and they mostly
residents Of south Lee street, wit
messed the departure yesterday
evening Of the steel steamships
Gnrston Hall and Betsy Bell recent
ly constructed at this place. Many
people witnessed the launching of
these marine monsters, but their
DEPARTURE for old ocean did not APP
neal to the masses as it should.
The Gunston Hal will load coal at
Baltimore fer Rotterdam, and the
Betsy Bell will make voyage from
Boston to Liverpool. The first
named has been turned ever by the
Shipping Board to the Barber
to- the, Barber Steamship Company;
tha latter to the American line.
In 1897 we stccd upon the banks
of the Mersey at Liverpool one Sat
ur9ay evening (Steamer daE) and
saw numbers of ships arrive at and
derart from that seaport. Most OF
the flags displayed were British.
The Stars and Stripes appeared on
the taffrail Of but one steamship,
the Indiana. CT the American Line.
BUT few American flags were upon
the ocean at that time. 1t is not so.
new. Tourist today will not find
his ccuntry's col6rs as scarce 'as
tnermaIds when he visits the docks
of other nations. Not only will they
behold the Stars and Stripes, but
Alexandrians are likely to- see "of
Alexandria painted upon the
sterns Of modern steel ships.
Another ship, fac-simile of the
four which have already been
launched, two Of which are now IN
service, will be Consigned to her cle'
ments some time in the next five or
six weeks, while work upon three!
others is being pushed rapidly
Whens these shall been completed:
two thirds CT the vesseNS Wn!ch ara
to be built under the present CON-
tract with the Shipping Board WILL
be n, the water. Four others VIII
follow. after which contracts will be-
entered into for the construction OF
;others for different companies.
The Currsjtcn Hall and Betsy Ben
may visit their home port OCCASION
ally while in the carrying trade
Steamships equally as large have at
times carried asphalt to Washing"
tion, while others have cftea
Brought phosphate rock from Flor
ida to Alexandria. We may see them
again.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1919-08-22
"WHT STAND YE ALL THE DAY
IDLE?

Notwithstanding the demand for
laEcr everywhere, many persons
white and cofored, spend most OF
their time IN idleress.. High wages or
shcyT Lcurs are no inducements to
such specimens CT humanity.
Alexandria has its quota, and oc-
casionally the police arraign certain
knights of Incidence before Police
Count. A young and able-bodAed
NEGRO was ushcred in this morning
by a policeman on the charge OF
yarrancv. It was alleged that the
accused works atout one day IN
seven and spends the remainder OF
his tine attired in workman's over
ais, posing as laborer. 1t was
farther stated that the fertilizer
works are generally operated short
handed. and that the negro who was
1T. the bar cor,d obtain steady en-
ploymert at this plant all the year
round. The derelict was sent to
;ail for ninety Vlays, He IS liable to
labor on the public roads without
compensation.
There are others in Alexandria
who may be forced to give an ac-
count CT themselves at any time.
The ce,inqrents are net all negroes;
sorae are white men who manage to
exist without work.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1919-08-22
SHORTAGE OF FISH

For the first time in many years
II, fish were displayed in markes
this morning. Friday has ever been
known as fish day in market anc'
MANY persons who purchase spccl-
mems Of the fnny tribe were dlsap-
roirted to find the stalls pare to-
day.
This essential keeps pace with
other articles needed in our house
holds Fish which few years ago
rotaaled at ten cents q pound now
bring twenty-five cents wholesale.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1919-08-22
SUGAR GOUGERS
Licenses Of Retailers Charging Over
II Cents VIII be Revoked

Tie governments drive against
TIE high cost CT living GAINED
through important developments IN
beth houses Of Congress and IN the
Department OF Justice. Tie Develop
merits were:
Attorney General Palmer armour
ced steps tc reach sugar nrofiteers
who sell sugar for more than II
ccrts per pouTid. Telegrams were
sent to all United States attorneys,
food administrators and bureau OF
investigation agents to report sugar
prcf;teers. Their licenses win ba re-
vokcd, according to Edgar Richard
CT tie Food Administration.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1919-08-22
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STRIKERS ATTACK CARS
TO Use ''Scabs" is Abandon

Attempt 10 Use ''Scabs" IS Abandon
ed.
Nashville, Tenn. Aug. 22-street
sta ssfMcessaroue FBn1t 57i{ eFa was
ent.rsly' Suspended geste5ttd7'aA a
result Ct the strike Of 'tohductors
and motormen of the Nashville
Rail-ay and Light Company, which
began last night al s o'clock.
The company attempted late yes
terCay to operate a few ears with
.n,n union employees, but the cars
were attacked by union SYM pathiz3,
ers and tire effort was 'qullG1kI
abandoned. i 81. IL!
The strikers demanded rpinstate7
ment Of all erGp!oyc$ discharged for
ic:riRg tie uaiicn, return Of Union
mon to their l!d runs and reecgni-
ton of the right Of the men to or
ganize.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1919-08-22
5OESHEvIST ADMIT REVERSES

Lcndon, Aug. 22.--Anti-Bo!shevik
forces have occupied khersor and
Nikolaiff. in the Ukraine district,
Official reports from Moscow ad-
mitted yesterday.
The Bolsheviki announced they
had retired behind the River Bug.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-01-22
CARDINAL GIBBONS ISSUES PLEA FOR
 SACRAMENTAL WINE
By Assocjafed PresS

Baltimore, January H.LCardinal Gib- bons, in a statement issued tonight makes a plea that wine may obtained for sacramental purposes. we have 10000 Catholic clergymen in the United States who every day offer the sacra- ment of the mass. How can they per form this duty if they cannot obtain wine?" he asks
 q know I will be replied to that wine is permitted for sacramental pur- poses. I cannot see how this will be if the manufacture, sale and importa- tion of wine is prohibited.
 "The law of prohibition strikes the individual liberty of worship
 ''I have always been in favor of strict regulation of the manufacture and sale of liquor instead of absolute prohibi- tion because by strict regulation the liberation of individuals is preserved whereas by prohibition we face legis- lation which in the long run cannot be carried out and an early result of pro- hibition will be the secret and illicit manufacture and sale of bad liquor Whereby, the government will be de- prived of large revenue besides be- ing put to the enormous expense in the employment of agents to enforce the law Moreover, in the carrying out of the law I see also an invasion of the home, which up to now all men have agreed is a sacred and holy place These agents may enter our homes with the violence of burglars and the immunity of officers of the law"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-01-22
RANDOM NOTES

Mrs. Louis Fox is i'll at her home CD Eleventh avenue, south.
 Miss Polly .F'riedberger of Colum- biana is the guest of Miss Naomi Jaffe
 
 Mrs. Walter Mccoy. who has been i'll at local infirmary, is improving and has been carried to her home
 Mir. Chaplin Hodge will leave today for Biloxi. Miss.
 Mrs. Jelks Cabaniss and little daugh- ter have returned home from a visit to the southern coast and are with Mrs. Cabaniss' mother, Mrs. John NJ Cartwright.
 MT. and Mrs. Hubert Scruggs have returned from Montgomery.
 Mrs. Roy Knight is at Pass Christian. Miss. for a 10 days stay.
 MT. George Bondurant is i'll at his home.
 Mrs. John Hine is the guest of her mother, Mrs. Scott. in Atlanta
 Miss Eunice and Miss Myrtle Wright are the guests of Miss Ethel Latham in Tuscaloosa.
 Miss Olivia ONeal has returned fir pm Montgomery, where she spent the past few days and was beautifully enter tained.
 MT. and Mrs. J. B. Danford spent the past few days with Montgomery rela- tives.
 MT. and Mrs. Edward N. Cullom and Miss Hattie Cullom will leave today for stay in Florida. They will visit Tampa and other places.
 Mrs. Louis Hart and daughters, who have been the guests of MT. and Mrs Benson Cain, have returned to their home in Gadsden.
 Mir Webb Salisbury of Baltimore will arrive tomorrow to be the guest of his brother, MT. T. A. Salisbury, and Mrs. Salisbury, at their home on Jeff ferson avenue.
 Mir and Mrs. William McGrath and children left few days ago for Den yer. Col. where they will in the fu- ture make their home.
 Miss Alice Battey, who has been the guest of Miss Hattie Cullom for the past few days left yesterday for her home in Savannah.
 Mrs. Chapel Cory is the guest of friends in Montgomery.
 Mrs. R. A. Jones will leave tomorrow for Florida resorts to spend few weeks.
 
 The many friends of Mrs. w. Fl. Jef- fries will be glad to learn that she is is recovering from her recent illness. She will leave shortly for Asheville N. C., to spend a few months. She will be accompanied by her sister Miss Elizabeth Thomas
 MT. and Mrs. Oppenheim have named their little daughter Helen Frances. Mrs Oppenheim and little daughter are at the Truro infirmary in New Orleans. The friends of MT. Joseph F. Johnson will be glad to learn that he is im- proving following an attack of inf;u- enza. Mrs. Johnson and children con- tinue ill.,
 The Susannah Wesley circle will meet with Mrs. P. B. Wells, on Friday
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-01-22
SELMA

Selma, January 21.-(Special. l.)-Ira Atlanta, and J. A. Richards of Waco, Texas were arrested at Orrville. near this city, Sunday by Sheriff Norman Stanfill after they had disposed of an automobile which the men later ac- knowledged had been taken from in front of the Alcazar theatre in Bir- mingham, Friday night
 McDavid wore the uniform of a sol- dier. When arrested the men were found to have kit of burglar tools, consisting of saws, files and other i'm plements, and also gambling parapher- nalia. in their possession.
 The men had disposed of the car to H. L. Dudley of Orrville in exchange transaction was telephoned Sheriff Stanfill. who immediately left for Orr ville
 Dr. c. B. Thomas, one of the most prominent men of this section, an1 the founder of Thomaston. thriving little town in Marengo county. died at o'clock Sunday evening after a short illness. Surviving is his widow, who was Miss Maggie Stallworth. Funeral services will be held at Thomaston.
 J. A. Shealy, just discharged from the army, has taken up his duties as assistant to John Blake, county farm demonstration agent. He succeeds J. T. Ballou, who resigned the position to take charge of the extensive farm ing interests of w. R. Jones.
 Mrs. M. B. Green of this city has at last received definite word that her son, Cecil Green. of the Rainbow di- vision met death in France in the fighting of July 26 at Chateau Thierry. The information was received in let ter from Lieut.. John L. Green, an old CT brother. who is still in France.
 The war department has never mem tioned young Green. who was reported unofficially as missing by comrades last summer. Every effort to, confirm the report failed until the news from Lieutenant Green established the fact.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-01-22
RED CROSS BULLETIN

mingham by Miss Labouisse froini the gulf division headquarters in New Orleans. Twenty-two women haveA received certificates, many individuals representing a church society or other organization. The class president isl Mrs. w T. Eason and the secretary is Miss Ethel Urquhart
 The last monthly report of the home service department of the Red Cross shows assistance given to S04 families. { Money relief was given 79 families. visits made to 423 and 460 office ceived at the rooms. 235 Brow Marx building. Letters written to relatives or others interested in soldiers num- Der 150 and 106 telegrams were sent. The information desk served 314 fam flies and help for 1S3 was enlisted from hospitals. dispensaries, visiting nurses, the juvenile court and .truant officers During the four weeks period covered by this report financial assistance to the sum of s1O77.91 has been distrib- uted.
 Birmingham chapter No. 11S. Order Eastern Star. will sew all day today in the rooms of the national council of defense in the Jefferson County Bank building
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-01-22
In ''The Merchant of Venice" the Thrill of Welcome Expressed In a Lighted
 Window Is So Prettily Put
By DOLLY DALRYMPLE
7GNHE eyes and lips that watch us
 | us smiling out of sight-how much they mean in our eyes


 us smiling out of sight-how much
 they mean in our eyes.
 The faces that soften into smiles of welcome upon our approach-how could we live without them?
 There may be those-and kind heaven pity them-who lack such love to shine out as steadily burning torches to light the going and comings of their days! Here is indeed a wretched lot.
 How many there, are who rejoice in some little child whose chubby hands wave welcome or farewell from the gate-posts of home-some wife or sister, sweetheart or husband or, best of all, mother whose eyes smile from win dow or doorway as we leave them to turn our faces toward the busy work day world.
 Such smiles are the little tapers of life that prove the fire of love burning in the heart
 In The Merchant of Venice'' the thrill of welcome home expressed in a lighted window is put so prettily.
 How far that little candle throws his beams!'
 Methinks the dread sense of remote ness of isolation, that envelopes the quiet dead is that lips smile no more, the eyes welcome no more our approach-and how tedious and how tasteless life is when this is gone.
 And-so the woman left in the morn- ing to her household tasks who watches another out as far as the eyes can reach; the child that forsakes his play to fol- low his father to the gate-the girl who gaily waves the garments she is hanging on the line as her railroad 1overs loco
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-01-22
WHOLE FAMILY USES T FOR COLDS. Says Cheney's Expectorant Gives Relief From Coughs
 and Sore Throat BEST FOR WHOOP-
 ING COUGH A Most Remarkable Medi- cine For Bronchial Trou-
 bles, Says Mrs.
 Bradfield


 "Cheney's Expectorant is a house.
 hold remedy with our family sayse Mrs. F. l.. Bradfield. of Nashville. Tenn Since my first child was born we have
 used no other Whenever one of the children catches cold or shows/a a synlp-
 tom of sore throat or whooping. cough. give them dose of this medicine T have never known it to fail when given
 in time. My husband and I also takc.it, so that l know it is equally good for young and old" Cheney's Exnectorant promptly relieves the most miserableE headache, ddllness, head and nose stuffed up, feverishness. sneezing, sore throat, running of the nose. mucous ca tarrha1 discharges, croup and whoopingS cough in children. Get a bottle today
 from any drug store. It doesn't cost much and will give you prompt relief from your cough or cold Try it-Adv
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-01-22
MUNICIPAL COURT

John Balum, a negro, arrested on a charge of grand larceny, was given a preliminary hearing in the municipal court before Judge H. B. Abernethy yesterday .nd allowed bond in the sum of 5000 to await the action of the grand jury. It is alleged that the ne- gro stole several articles of clothing from the Pizitz clothing store.
 Herbert Parker, a white boy, was fined $250 and given a sentence of 90 days in the municipal court before Judge H. B. Abernethy yesterday, when he was found guilty of grand larceny. It is alleged that he stole an automo- bile valued at $700 from Ben $. Theiss
 The postmen in Portugal save them selves much walking on Sundays by de- livering letters at church.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-01-22
FORTNIGHTLY SHAKESPEARE

The Fortnightly Shakespeare club will meet tomorrow morning at 10:30 o'clock at the East Lake public li- brary.
 most interesting programme has been arranged and Professor Burns of Howard college will make talk and Mrs. H. A. Whitesides will give a read ing, "The Little Rebel"
 It is expected that Dr. Crotty will make an address and each member is expected to bring two guests.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-01-22
TROY

afternoon, at o'clock. The wives of the preachers of the Birmingham and
 Troy, January 1.-(Special )-For the first time in six months circuit court was convened here Monday morn ing for the January jury term. In Oc- tober the influenza epidemic was so alarming that the session of court was
 called off. Judge A. B. Foster Is pre- siding and Solicitor Henry Jones is representing the state. The docket is fairly heavy for this week, civil week, and for next week, criminal week.
 Dr. Hamilton Weedon, brother-in
 law of Governor Henderson, has re-
 turned from France and is now at home with his family, having received
 his discharge He was major on the
 medical staff of the Eleventh artillery with the Dixie division. Dr. Weedon
 will resume his practice of medicine in Troy
 It is not probable that the new high
 school building will be used this year
 for scholastic purposes, Superintendent
 Mcclure says that many delays have
 been encountered in the work and it
 will hardly be completed and furnished
 in time for use in this term, but will
 be ready for use by the opening of the fall term. s~ The Troy Brokerage company. owned by Albert Williams, has been revived
 since his discharge from the army. His
 father, Eugene Williams who has been travelling for Montgomery firm, has resigned that work and will have charge of the office and store, while
 Albert Williams will travel for the
 firm.
 Charles Hathaway, one of the most highly esteemed citizens of the Har mony- Orion section. was buried Sun day afternoon at Mt. Gilead cemetery following his death Saturday He had been ill only a few days of influenza and pneumonia. His wife and other members of the family were i'll and un :
 able to attend his funeral. The ser vices were conducted by Rev J. w. Hand of Newton and pr. H. C. Threat gill of Troy Woodmen of the World and Knights of Pythias conducted the burial services. He was about 37 years of age. He had been twice married first to Miss Chancy and then to Miss Ella Revel.
 Mrs. Clifford Furlow, who lived near Henderson, near HoDewe1l church, died of pneumonia and was buried at Hope well. Elder B. J. Wilson conducting the funeral
 She was splendid young woman 21 years old. She was Miss French before her marriage. MT. Furlow was also i'll and unable to attend her fun eral.
 Jep Grimmer. a prominent citizen of the Baltic section, died of influenza after a short illness. He married a Miss Boutwell, and is survived by his wife and family He was about 50 years old.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-01-22
DROWSY, LANCUID,
 DOPY WITH COLD
Dr. Kings New Discovery re- stores the alertness of
 yesterday

That "all in" feeling that accompa- nies heavy cold and ceaseless cough is replaced by one of restful repose and gratifying relief when you use Dr. Kings New Discovery.
 Feverish flushes, phlegm congestion. throat ache, croupy coughs, mild bronchitis are alleviated in short order. Fifty years of easing cold and cough pain have made it known nationally. Sold for fifty years. All druggists. soc and S120
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-01-22
Bessemer districts are urged to attend

Bessemer districts are urged to attend
 
 MT. and Mrs. Arthur Lee of Wash ington are the guests of Mir. and Mrs Edward w. Barrett at their residence on Cliff road.
 Mrs. George R. Knox of Nashville ar- rived in the city Monday and will be the guest of her son, MT. George F. Knox, Jr, for several weeks at the Ridgely.
 The many friends of Mrs. George Houston will be glad to learn that sine has recovered from her recent illness.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-01-22

1DulSe street NeSLtt udS 'hAN~t noon at an informal tea in honor ot her son's bride. Mrs. Walter Going' who has recently returned to this city from her wedding trip to make her home.
 The house was beautifully adorned with ferns, palms and cut flowers.
 Mrs. Going was assisted in receiv- ing by Mrs. Walter Going. Mrs. J. Ma rion Greer of Tennessee. Mrs. William Spencer, Mrs. Gordon Moughton and Mrs. John Douglas.
 The guests were greeted at the door by Master James Going Morrow and little Miss Josephine Douglas.
 Mrs. Victor Prowen and Mrs Will liam Stockham received in the library.
 The tea table was beautifully ar ranged and centered with huge bas- ket of pink carnations and narcissi, and was presided over by Misses Fran ces Woodrow, Rachel Thornberry, Do- rothy Bailey, Dorothy Dryer. Louise Going and Mrs. Paul sherman.
 About 100 guests called during the receiving hours to welcome the lovely young bride.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-01-22
MISS CLEMENTS TO LECTURE

Miss Bertha Clements, the city nurse. will give a talk to women only this evening st 6:45 o'clock at the Young Women's Christian association. Her subject will be. Why the necessity of health certificate with every marriage license"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-01-22
DR. WINFIELD TO LECTURE

pr. Morris Newfield will give a SO ries of lectures a the Young Women's Christian association Thursday eve ming at o'clock. His subject will be the Women of the old Testament. All men and women interested are invited to attend