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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1919-02-28
Big Crowd on Hand

Weather conditions were ideal Tor
the event. Practically all of AleNan-
dria took occasion to visit the yards,
the gates of which were thrown open
to the public shortly after 3 O'Clock
Several thousand persons from Wash
;ngton also were on hand to witness
the event. The hills nearby were
crowded and every point of vantage
occupied. Two big steamers from
Washington were on the scene crowd
ed with sighteers and a large num-
nor of small craft were also in the
river for the event. A number OF air
planes lowered about the scene.
The ceremony was witnessed by a
distinguished gathering among whom
were officials of the Virginia Ship
building Corporation, representatives
OF the United States Shipping Board
ard host of others.
Mrs. B. w. Morse presented a
nrettv picture as she stood on the
platform dressed in blue with hat tc
match and carrying a huge boquet OF
American beauty roses as she splash
ed the bottle of wine over the bow OF
the vessel.
After defending from the platform
Mrs Morse graciously posed for tn
camera men.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1919-02-28

Among the cut of town guests at;
tending the launching OF the 5. y
Gnnston Hall were MIR. Henry w
Samson member of the Washington
BOARD of Trade. Other members o1
the party being Miss Z. Wlnltred
Hutchins, Md, and Miss Peggy Lane
Cal.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1919-02-28

The Catholic Art Association will
present :. picture entitled "The Vie
TIM at tl,, Jyceum Hall tomorrow a
go and $50 o. m. As will be seen
hv an advertisement elsewhere this
is a wonderful photo dramatic classic
in nine acts. Children will be admit
ed to the matinee only.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1919-02-28
Luncheon Served

Following the launching there was
q luncheon in the big connmissary
which was attended by 600 guests, in
clud;ne many distinguished visitors.
The big. dining hall had been trans
formed into a steamship saloon ana
nrosanted a scene of beauty with its
decorations of big cedar trees. flags
ard lights. At the south end of tn
b;o hall was miniature represent
;rr the ship Gunston Hall. This was
elevated and here was located the
boad table at which sat officials of the
companv their families and other
distinguished guests. An elegant
luncheon was served during the
sfternoon after which speeches were
in order.
Mr.. Livingstone Presides
Colin H. Livingstone, president O
p the company, presided, and Mrs 3
w Morse, who christened, the snip
was presented with handsome sllve
! tea set by the officials Of the compan.
and her husband was presented Wit
gold cigarette case, this gift bein:
: from the employees Of the yard as
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1919-02-28
Guest at Head Table

Among the guests OCCUPYING seats
at the head table were Colin II. Liv-
ngstone. president of the company.
OF Washington; Mrs. Livingstone; B.
w. Morse, vice president and general
manager of the company, and Mrs.
Morse and little Eiba Morse. Rep
reyentative Charles C. Carlin and
Mrs. Carlin, Mr.. and Mrs. G.. W.
Morse. f. A. Morse, Mr.. and Mrs.
H. F. Morse, Miss Hattie Hussey,
New York; Mr.. and Mrs. William
&C. Ward. Stuart Gibbony, Miss Ethel
Donahoe. Mr.. and Mrs. R. c. Ma
son, Miss J. R. Morse, Miss Anne f.
Morse, Edward Livingstone and Will
tor j. Lambert and Judge Reynolds.
Menu at Luncheon
Calorv Olives
Clear Oxtail
Filets De Poulet, Gunston Hal!
Pommes Parisienne
Salade
Des Giaces Moulees Petits fours
Cigares-et Cigarettes
Facts About Ship
The keel for the Gunston Hall was
laid May 80, 1918 and the first rivc'
was driven by President Wilson, and
during the speeding Toastmaste1
Livingstone took occasion to say that
,he rivet had been well driven and
was a good piece of work on th'
mart of the President. The name Guns
TON Hall was given the ship by Mrs
Wilson after the home of the fam
Gus Mason family.
The boat has 9.400 deadweight ton:
lIt is 4O2 feet six inches and has
lbeam of 53 feet. 1t is an oil burne'
land will be equipped with reciprocal
ing engines developing $500 horse
mower. giving the ship guaranteed
sp5 ed of ten and one-half knots al
,our The Gunston Hall is the frs
oodern steel vessel ever launched i
III. Potomac. and the largest eve
built on the banks of this histori
stream.
Work at this plant of which Coli
H Livingstone, of Washington
n~es;dent and 3. W. Morse, vic
E ,,resident and general manager, wa
: begun early last February. 1t wa
sben a waste of marsh made land
what was once known as Batter
f Cove.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1919-02-28

Handsome souvenirs, replica OF
tbe Gunston Hall, were distributed tc
the guests at the luncheon at the
Virginia Shipbuilding Companys
nlant following the launching yester-
day afternoon.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1919-02-28
CITY news IN BRIEF

Frank simms, colored, charged WIN
violating the provisions of the staSe
prohibition law, was found guilty m
a Jury in the corporation court yes
terdav afternoon and fined $500 and
sentenced to serve six months in jail,
!. se'''ei = !
Capt. w. H. Sweeney, s9perlntend!-
emf Of schools, today turned over tp
J. T. Preston, treasurer Of the An
menian relief fund the sum of s96.49
which was raised by the children Of
Lee public scncol for the Armenian
sufferers.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1919-02-28

Sincerely yours,
(Sipned) EDWARD n. HURLEY,
Chairman
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1919-02-28
Sincerely yours

With best wishes, I am
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-07-27
Rockers--AU Kind

No home ever has too many. No store has a greater variety than ours None better made better finished. We closing out the stock at rare bargain prices Supply yourself.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-07-27
By MRS. MABEL F. LENkE

Mrs. Lenoir's band of L. T. LIS ceIe- brated nationwide prohibition with ap- propriate exercises in the annex of the ing temperance play was given by the girls. assisted by Walker E. Shepherd and Miss Ava Wade, who played the role of teacher.
 A silver medal contest also added 10 the pleasures of the evening, in which all of the contestants acquitted them selves so well that it was difficult for the judges to name a winner
 In series of six silver medal con. tests given by Mrs. Lenoir under the uspices of the Frances Willard union. the following have been awarded medals, rendering them eligible for the gold medal contest: Elizabeth Con- nell. Edith Simms, Frances Wade. Violet Clemmens. Maud Fl. Knighton and Virginia Millican.
 The Frances Willard union will not meet until the first Thursday after noon in September. when Mrs William Coates will have the members as her guests, which meeting will be in the nature of a get-together meeting. when each memebr will be expected to sub init plans for a larger and more er- thusiastic union. After the business session there will. be a social hour.
 Mrs. McKinnon of the West End union announces that Miss Margaret .Emmerson won the medal in her gold medal contest. which was held at the nome of Mrs. Orr. There were five contestants, each having previously won silver medal.
 It will be pleasing news to the mem bers of the Central/union to know that Mrs. r. M. Jackson, while enjoying her Ia Tf1r1 ,cl- accomplishing much for the temper ance cause and making plans for . broader work for the Central union. Mrs. Jackson says in a letter recently received: T wish all you dear folks could enjoy this coolness. this won- derful scenery ard the feeling that worry and care are left behind'' This sentence portrays the wonderfully un- selfish and noble character of one Of Birmingham most ardent temperance workers It is her desire that others share with her the pleasures and good things of life Can there be a more lovely disposton?-
 Of course. all W. c. T. U workers are interested in the jubilee drive. and with letters like the followin@ from the executive secretary are wori5i 2 as never before:
 Dear Comrade; Sound the jubilee: One million dollars" to be paid March 20. l920i
 New Jersey begins one of its jub;lae bulletins to local unions with Dear Comrades in the Joy Drive" Truly this hasl been joy drive The state napers have been a joy to us You have heen joy to us. How glad we are that we have bsen privileged to have a part in this joy drive!
 Our women have responded nobly to me plans made for the 10 weeks in- tensiye drive. Truly there were nevar such women as our women,
 And now, "On to the finish" Tn inc beginning we expected that some states. because of geographical loca- tion or other reasons. might not be ape 10 reach all their unions during g the 10 weeks From these states co,n .
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-07-27
". C. T. U. Activities "For God, Home and Native Land'
By MRS. MABEL F. LEAkE

the message, We may be delayed. but were going over the top" Many states have been so stirred
 With the blessings showered upon
 them by the drive that they will con-
 tinue and even double their quota
 In every state many pledges which
 have been made are still to be col lected. We must still keep before us
 the great vision of our work and of the needs of America and the world. covet for every union in every state the great spiritual uplift-the
 increase in membership and power which has come to the union as they
 have gone forward in this jubilee
 drive
 You have no idea how eagerly we
 are waiting to receive from the states the summing up Of the results of these 10 weeks drive. We are sending with this questionnaire covering many of
 the points. The questionaaire is made
 in duplicate that you may send one
 to your state president or key woman
 and one to me at national headquar- ters
 shall be happy if you will add the human stories, incidents of especially precious gifts, or of sacrifice, or of childrens work. which are certain t1 have been part of these joy weeks. If your union has not reach it's quota. if for some reason it has not
 even begun, do not be discouraged, but begin now! We will help you plan. We know you will succeed God is l leading us in this jubilee drive. May Gods richest blessing rest upon dear white ribbon sisters may the spirit of the crusade and the spirit of the Master lead us as we press on. Affectionately yours, ELIZABETH A. PERKINS, Executive Secretary, Jubilee Commit tee. National W. c. T. U. Headquar- ters.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-07-27
SUNDAY SCHOOL
 WORKERS IN TOXIC

Tokio, June 1o.-Extensive prepara- tions are already under way in Japan for the International Sunday School convention which will be held in Tokio next year. and which will bring to Japan some 5000 foreign visitors. 2OOO of them Americans. The conference will probably open October 15, 1920 and last about ten days.
 As foreign style hotels are always crowded with regular tourists. the de- legates will probably be asked to lodge on the steamers which will convey them to Japan.
 Commenting on the coming conven- tion the Jiji says the convention is not mere religious event. but should be regarded as very important in ternational affair having bearing upon the diplomatic interests of this country.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-07-27

R. Hooke, of the Royal Air Force. who also was with the Shackleton expedi- tion. has been appointed chief of the wireless staff.
 Captain Hurley. official photograph CT to the Australian forces in the war and who accompanied the Mawson ex- petition as photographer, will go as photographer.
 Lieutenant E. Healy, late of the Dub lin Fuslliers. has been appointed a member of the shore party which will leave the Terra Nova when the vessel becomes fast in the ice, and will ex- plore the great ice barriar
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-07-27
AIRPLANE TO GO ON
 SOUTH POLE TRIP

London, June 20-Two airplane manufacturers have offered to give an airplane to J. L. Cope. leader of the British Imperial Antarctic expedition. for a flight to the south pole. It is declared to be Mir. Cope's intention to carry an airplane on board the explor- ing steamer Terra Nova on which the expedition is to proceed until the ves- sel becomes fast from the ice.
 Mir. Cope is planning to be absent about six years.
 Among the officers he has selected to accompany him are several who par ticipated in previous expeditions. Pro- lessor R. C. Mossman, who had been appointed chief of the scientific staff, was meteorolcgist to the Scottish Ant arctic expedition. A. H. Larkman, chief engineer with the Shackleton ex- petition, will go with MT. Cope in the same capacity, and Lieutenant H.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-07-27
CAN TAKE PHOTO
 OF THE MIKADO

Tokio, June 10.-Permission has just been granted to take photographs of the Imperial family as they appear in public driving in carriage but not when they are on horseback or afoot. This is interpreted here as very great concession to the spirit of de- mocracy.
 In the earlier days of Japan it was popularly supposed that any one gazing on the sacred emperor would be struck blind. Accordingly his face was al- ways yelled by fine bamboo mat when an audience was granted As late as 1915, on the occasion of the coronation at Kioto, photographs of the Emperor and Empress exhibited in shop windows had the faces of their majesties obscrued by a piece of paper
 Now snapshots of the emperor and his consort are appearing frequently ja the Japanese newspapers.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-07-27
VALUED HIS DOGS
 VERY HIGHLY

London. June 1s.-By merely hang ing the picture of a dog the Scottish national galleries may acquire a very substantial portion of a fortune esti- mated at s950.0o0
 Callum. the dog, belonged to James Cowan Smith, of Bothamaall hall, near Retford, who died recently. Mir. Smith had a picture of "Callum with a dead rat' painted in oils. Under MT. Smiths will the trustees of the Scottish na7 tional galleries will receive part of his estate if they will agree to hang this picture "in a conspicuous place" in one of the galleries under their control.
 To a servant MT. smith bequeathed his dogs with an allowance of $1.25 a week for the k kvep of each of them and an annuity of S350.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-07-27
Acorn Gas dad oa Stoues

So quick, convenient and economical that many housekeepers use them all year round We have the complete lne-exclusive representation. We advise purchase extra economy.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-07-27
Odd Chairs, Bargains

They fill out the corners in the hallway and odd places. Every home needs several. We have a large stock in all designs and woods, plain and upholstered. Special extra low prices to close out the stock
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-07-27
Anomaly in Prussian Church

Berlin, June 5.-By peculiar anom- ally of the new German government the official chieftanship of the Prussian state church under the new constitu- ton is now vested in three ministers, two of whom are members of the So- cia1ist party which sponsors the separ- aticn of church and state as . party blank.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-07-27
] lRenigeratorsReduced

We have large stock, all sizes and ice capacities. Home of the famous North Star and Sanitary. None better than these. You can get them for less during this wonder sale. We stand behind every sale.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-07-27

In reed. fibre and willow. Pretty Baronial fin ish. Handsome, substantial designs, in sets, combinations and individual pieces. All greatly reduced
The Bemidji daily pioneer., 1919-11-12
70 COPY AMERICAN METHODS
japanese E.tomolool.t VIII Familiar.
lxe,: HinseIf vylth Plant ,ouaran.
>E* ssa1ie- Work In This Country.

::Dr. S. !. Kuwana, director of the
imperial plant quarantine station
and entomologist of the imperial
agricultural> experiment station Of
Japan, has been spending; some time
at the United States department ia
niliarizing himself with the plant
qusfantine work of this country and
WITH methods of insect control prac-
ticed by the department. Inasmuch
as many Of the insect pests against
which the United States depart
naent of agriculture has to guard.
under the federal plant-quarantine
act, are native to Japan, and as COM
merce between the United States
and Japan may increase steadily for
years to come, it is expected that the
results Of Doctor Kuwana's visit to
this country will be beneficial both
to Japan and to the United States.
He is not confning his investiga-
tions to official work at Washington,
but has visited or will visit every
section Of the United States, con-
ferring with experiment station d.
rectors and other scientists.
Doctor Kuwana spent nine years
as a student at Cornell and Leland
Stanford universities. It has been
19 years since he returned to hil
own country to take up his life work
as an entomologist.
The Bemidji daily pioneer., 1919-11-12
VERY SMART IN SATIN.

The gathered tunic with cuffed
lower edge, imparts smartness to
this frock Of dark blue satin, espec-
tally since the tnnic and waist trim
ming are of striped satin. Three
deep tucks trim the foundation
skirt. The sleeves arc in flare effect
and the neck is cut out rather deep
ly, to be finished with a collar Of
striped satin. Braid ornaments COL
lar, cuffs and trEic. Medium size re-
quires 23i yards striped and 2h
yards plain satin, with IL yards &c.
inch lining for upper cores.
Pictorial Review Dress No. S456.
Sizes, IA to 20 years. Price, rs cents:
Braiding No. 1921. Transfer, blue or
yellow, 20 cents.
The Bemidji daily pioneer., 1919-11-12
LADY MACCABEES ARE
PLANNING INITIATION

The officers of the Women's Bene-
fit society of the Maccabees are very
busy planning and arranging an intia-
ton of q new class to their order on
Thursday, November 13, at the Odd
Fellows hall. All members are re-
quested to be present, as a number
of committees will be appointed to
care for the various works of the
grand rally the order is to hold in
Bemidji on December 4. Luncheon
will be served, and a pleasant as we'll
as a profitable time is assured every
one, - T.,
The Bemidji daily pioneer., 1919-11-12
MRS. ERICKSON HOSTESS.

The home of Mrs. B. R. Erickson,
1915 Beltrami avenue, was the scene
of a very pretty affair on Tuesday
afternoon, when Mrs. Erickson and
E. N. Eberts entertained*' for Mrs,
w. B. McLachlan, who is leaving for
Warren, MINI. The rooms were very
prettily decorated in Flanders pop
pies and delicious luncheon was
served. Those present were: Mes
danes Dobson, Charles Vandersluis,
Ed. Ashley, H. J. Koors, w. A.
Currie, Henry Miller and w. B. Mac
Lachlan.
The Bemidji daily pioneer., 1919-11-12
:LtSSUN ITALY MUST LEARN
Production Of Sugar, Without Provi.
sion for Distribution, viii Be Of
Little Real Value.

Italy is going to raise its own
sugar. 1t has groaned long enough
Under the burden of restrictions,
and is making rapid progress toward
:ridding itself of that burden. No
less: than 100000 acres have been
given over to the planting Of sugar
beets, and from this acreage it is e.
timated that the production Of sugar
will reach 2s6, $4,000 pounds, an
increase of 110,200,000 pounds over
that for 1918. If this figure should
be reached, the crop will be sufficient
for the needs Of the country, and the
monthly ration will probably be
abandoned. Abundance of sugar is
one thing, however, and distribution
is another. If no special legislation
is enforced to protect the interests
of the ordinary citizen, Italy may
find itself, like some other nations,
with plenty Of fruit preserves and
sweetmeats, but with empty sugar
bowls.-Christian Science Monitor.
The Bemidji daily pioneer., 1919-11-12
NO WONDER he GRlPPED BED
Under the Circumstances, Old Man
Might Have Been Pardoned Even
" He Had Yelled.

He was in the accident ward Of
one of our big hospitals. A few
weeks ago he had been working in a
yard, preRaring the keel blocks for
a new vessel to be built, when one Of
those sudden happenings which are
all too frequent in shipyards oc-
CURED. Two Of the blocks toppled,
and bad knocked him over, fallen on
his legs, and broken both.
We'll, George, how are you get
ting on now?" | asked.
''Fine, thanks,'' he responded.
"I'ye 'ad 'em: set and put in plaster. steg.
Doctor wanted yHe yHs to 60. ,unaef
ch1oroform, but l. wasn't 'avin' any
o that! l didn't like the idea, so I
told 'im I'd 60 through without it.
'E said it might 'elp make a bet
ter job Of it. But, by Jove! I:didn't
'arf grip the bed when e started.
Nearly made me yell, it. did! and
brought the sweat out on my fore
'ead. felt the bones come together,
an was able to tell the doctor they
were in place.
George related this in matter-of-
fact tones, as though it were moth
ing out of the ordinary, in spite Of
the fact that he was between fifty
and sixty years Of age.-London
Chronicle.
The Bemidji daily pioneer., 1919-11-12
rKECAUTtON.

eve will have as little scenery ~
possible in my thcater," said Mana
ger ". Shakespeare.
"What's the trouble ?" inquired
lingo Jones, with the sneer of pro-
fessiona] jealousy. "Afraid the stage
hands might strike p
The Bemidji daily pioneer., 1919-11-12
NOTICE.

Due to severe weather conditions
and the impossibility of driving to
the twin cities, I will offer my new
Oakland car for sale, at very rea-
sonable figure. If interested, tele-
phone 274 or 869-J, Supt. w. G..
Bolcom. 1d1112
The Bemidji daily pioneer., 1919-11-12
HELPING JAPANESE POOR.

In order to relieve the working
class of the pressure caused by the
high cost of living, Mitsubishi & Co.
has donated 100000 yen (one-
half million dollars) to the munich
pality Of Tokyo to build, equip and
run cheap restaurants in different
wards of the city. They: afe.to have
capacity for providing meals for
$50 persons at one time The res
taurants are to cost $4,000 yen
($12,5o0) each, and the charge for
meal is to be about 10 or Is sen
90 to IL cents). It promises a
boon to the poor working class
Christian Science Monitor.
CROPS RAISED 67 SOLDIERS.
The British army was doing some
thing other than fight in the last
year Of the war, according to an
army agricultural committee report.
It cultivated 6,658 acres of land in
the country occupied by the home
forces alone, and made q profit Of
about $50 an acre.
In France, thousands Of acres
were cultivated by the soldiers, and
vegetables worth $2,500,000 vere
produced.
By irrigation the army in Meso-
potamia became sef-supporting 90
far as vegetables were concerned and
the grain crop was valued at $15,-
100000.
The Saloniki army also was busy
cultvating the soil back Of its lines
and in addition to harvesting crops
worth some $500. 600, saved $4,000
Tins Of ships, which would otherwise
hsve been used to CARY supplies to
.t1et ;faz-oh front. ,'sa ~,.:.,,:.is":,s:"
The Bemidji daily pioneer., 1919-11-12
CHARITY BALL FRIDAY, NOV. IL

The Charity ball, which is to be
given under the auspices of the
Women's~ Civic and Community
club, will be on Friday, Nov. 21, in
stead of on "Wednesday, November
26, as stated in last nights Pioneer.
The Bemidji daily pioneer., 1919-11-12
HAD TO MAKE GOOD.

"Why were you 60 anxious to cap.
ture fifty prisonersr
*Well, I had promised that many
girls helmets" ."-Louisville Courier
Journal
The Bemidji daily pioneer., 1919-11-12
A GENERAL TUtTIoN.

"This is a campaign of' educa-
tion," exclaimed the exceedingly en-
phatic man.
SWELL" observed Senator Sor-
ghum, "I'm strong for education.
But it strikes me that considerable
confusion is arising just now from
an effort on the part of everybody
to educate everybody else."
The Bemidji daily pioneer., 1919-11-12
MEETS WITH MRS. HINES.

The Women's Foreign Missionary
society Of the Methodist church will
meet at the home of Mrs. P. L. Hines,
Thursday afternoon at $3.50 o'clock.
Election of officers at this meeting.
The Bemidji daily pioneer., 1919-11-12
Dean
d7 lit

$4,000 to loan or farms. Dean
'-and Co. d71tf
Young ladies desiring to take a
course in nursing, apply to Sister Su
perior. St. Anthony's hospital.
= 6d1ll4
You can remember more friends
by sending Christmas card than in
any other manner. 1t costs less too.
Select from the splendid lines OF sam
pies at the Pioneer office and have
your name engraved in the same type
as the sentiment. They make mighty
acceptable tokens. lmo1215