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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1917-05-08


widow of the late Edwin Steele, diet
last night at her home, AL north
Patrick street.
A marriage license was issued ii
Washington yesterday to Lew Love
and Essie E. Sanders, both of Alex.
| andria.
,, The president of the Allison w
| C. r. u, urges a full attendance al
| the regular weekly meeting tomor,
row afternoon to arrange for q
,, "Mother's Day Meeting" Sunday af-
ternccn in the parlors of he Child
ren's Home.
John Curtin of the senior class of
Alexandria High School will go to
Charlottesville to represent the
school in the reading contest which
will be held at the University of
Virginia on Friday and Saturday Of
this week.
Delegates have been chosen to
represent Post F. of the Travellers
Protective Association Of this city,
to the national convention to he
held in Savannah, Ga, on June 18th
as follows: Hunt Russell and A. D.
Brockett, with ]. William May and
T. A. Sommcrs as alternates.
The remains of Mrs. Henrietta
Wright, who died at Staunton, Va,
yesterday, will be sent here for bur-
ial tomorrow in st. Paul's cemetery.
The deceased was a former resident
of this city and was about S4 years
old.
Fines aggregating $35 were I'M
posed by Police Justice Cation upon
various offenders brought before him
yesterday and today. Most of the
cases were against colored persons
who had either been drunk or disor-
derly. Lewis Glassman, taken INFO
custody on the alleged charge of steal
ing copper from the Washington
Southern railroad company, was held
this morning for the Alexandria
county authorities.
The Cardinal Athletic Club base.
ball team defeated the Atlantic and
Pacific nine, of Washington, on the
Cardinals field Sunday, as follows:
Cardinals, II; Atlantic and Pacific
A. George Allensworth was the bat
ting hero, getting four hits out of
five times at bat, with jim Patter-
son a close second with a triple and
single in two trips up Nc Bride
twirled the first four frames. Iron
Man" Jack Risdon, finished the
game and was at his best. Soldier"
Earl Cornell was behind the breast
works and stopped all hot shot in a
creditable manner Merchant, MI
gent. Devers, Williams, and Owens
all played classy ball and hope to
keep up with their good work during
the present season. The Cardinals
have many applications for games
from leading baseball teams from
different cities but can not arrange
games because the fans do not con-
tribute enough to defray the neces-
sary expenses incident to these con
tests. Some Of the loyal fans never
refuse to aid the home lads, while
many more who witness games never
give anything for the above purpose.
Why not donate silver offering, so
we can have more good games Of
baseball in Alexandria?
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1917-05-08
Alexandria City and Suburbs

Mrs. Georgia Steele, aged r.,
widow of the late Edwin Steele, died
last night at her home, AL north
Patrick street.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1917-05-08
OUR COST SYSTEM

makes no unfair charges. Our prices
are for printing of the highest class"
Commercial Press.
Fl. W. Wade,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1917-05-08

The Willard W. c. T. o. will meet
tomorrow afternoon at 2:3O o'clock
in Trinity II. Z. Church.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1917-05-08

Rev. E. V. REGISTER and wife have
gone to Dallas. Texas. where they
will remain for the week,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1917-05-08

Deviled Crabs, little neck clans and
clam chowder at Rammeis Cafe.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1917-05-08

A marriage license was issued in
Washington yesterday to Lew Love
and Essie 3. Sanders, both of Alex
andria.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1917-05-08

Policeman Julian RawIett sent to
this office today fine specimens of
radishes grown BY his eight-year-old
daughter Pearl at her home in north
Pitt street.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1917-05-08

Maryland spring chickens at Ram
meI's cafe.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1917-05-08

Fish. CLAIMS. Oysters. Crabs, at
Phone 3O7J. ]. BRILL No. King st.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1917-05-08

The president of the Allison W.
C. r. IT,, urges a full attendance at
the regular weekly meeting tomor-
row afternoon to arrange for a
"Mother's Day Meeting" Sunday af-
ternccn in the parlors of he Child
ren'S Home.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1917-05-08

A decree Of divorce on the grounds
Of desertion was granted in the Cir
cult Court yesterday afternoon to
Robert L. Hooven from Nellie May
Hooven.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1917-05-08

John r. Calbert, residing near
Franconia, Alexandria county, aged
70. who died Sunday night, will be
buried from Beulah Church tomor-
row afternoon at o'clock. He is
survived by his wife and several
children.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1917-05-08

Miss Susanne Davidson and Mas.
ter Palmer Shaw Neligan who have
been the guests Of Mr. and Mrs.
Alexander Suter, at their home in
Rosemont, left this morning for
their new home in Lynchburg.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1917-05-08

John Curtin of the senior class of
Alexandria High School will go to
Charlottesville to represent the
school in the reading contest which,
will be held at the University of
Virginia on Friday and Saturday of
this week
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1917-05-08

The remains of Mrs. Henrietta
Wright, who died at Staunton, Va,
yesterday, will be sent here for bur-
ial tomorrow in st. paul's cemetery
The deceased was former resident
of this city and was about S4 years
old.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1917-05-08

Opera House.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1917-08-11
FOOD SITUATION IN
GERMANY is SERIOUS.
SHOWN BY LOST ORDER
Military Paper Is Found in Which
Officers Are Urged to Conserve
All Material

London, August 10.-7-Reuter's.' corre-
spondent at British headquarters re-
ports that an order issued to the group
of armies of Crown Prince Rupprehct
has been found which reads.
THE fact that economy in bread ce-
reals has been taken into consideration
makes it necessary to sanction an in
creased ration only where it is really
needful. Officers are required to ex-
plain again to their subordinates the
serious nature of the economic situa-
ton in Germany and gives instructions
that the strictest economy must be ex-
ercised with regard to all supplies.
Nothing must be consumed beyond that
which that is really necessary and not
the smallest particle must be wasted"
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1917-08-11
AMERICAN MARINES
IN FRANCE BUYING
ALLIES WAR BONDS
100000 Subscribed for This
Purpose-Men Would Re-
tain Distinctive Green
Uniforms
By the Associated Press

American Training Camp in France
August 10.-The marines of the expedi-
tionary force will make a fight to re
tain their forest green uniforms against
a tentative order which would place
them in regular army khaki. The ma
rines think they can arrange a neces-
sary supply of their distinctive clothing
but army officers feel it would perhaps
be better to have the entire expedi-
ton uniformed alike
The marines hold that to abandon their
distinctive dress would tend to lower
the morale of the men, which in turn
would rob the expedition of the spirit
of friendly rivalry now existing between
services The marines cite the case of
the Alpine Chasseurs in France who won
their fight early in the war to retain
their distinctive uniforms of dark blue
against an order that all French troops
should wear horizon blue.
The marines today subscribed to a
fund of $4,000 to buy French war bonds.
the event evoking great cheers from their
French trainers.
One company subscribed $500 in $40
and $40 gold pieces. An old sergeant
with considerable arrears in pay due him
turned over $760 for bonds, while a pri-
waite with a German-American name
handed over $400 in coin.
These French bonds yield something
over 6 per cent Virtually all the fund
was raised, in the marine ranks, the Of
ficers sharing but lightly in the subscrip-
ton. Other units of the evolutionary
force are likely to follow suit.
Most of the soldiers still ask to be
paid in American gold, although an in
ereasing preference for payment in
francs is shown.
Washington, August 10.-The forest
green uniform of the marines referred to
was selected about five years ago for
field service in colder climates. 1t never
has been used extensively because the
marine corps usually has been in action
in tropics
II was said here tonight that the green
uniform probably would be retained for
wear in rest camps, while the regula-
ton army drab would be adopted for
trench warfare.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1917-08-11
Mr.. Taft's Condition Is
Much Better, Says Doctor

Clay Center. Kan, August 10.-William
H. Taft is much better tonight. HE i'm
proved wonderfully today according to
the statement of DR.. B. F. Morgan, the
attending physician, given OF tonight.
Mr.. Taft asked for food today the first
time since Monday when he was stricken
with an intestinal disorder. He was given
soft boiled egg and some toast. Not
only is his physical condition improved,
but his mental attitude has frightened
The former President was asked if there
was any word he wanted to send to his
relatives.
mo-" he replied. II will be out of here
soon and don't want to bother Them.
DR.. Morgan said it was impossible to
state when Mr. Taft would be able to re-
sumo his speaking tour.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1917-08-11
AMERICAN LEAGUE
Champs Win Twice

Boston, August 10.-Boston, after losing
every home game played against Detroit
this season, won both ends of a double
header today, the first by a score OF
to and the second to /. In the first
contest the Red Sox trailed until the
ninth inning when Boland walked three
men. Hobltzell then tripled and Hooper
singled, four runs scoring.
Foster outpitched three Detroiters. in
the second game. Ehmke, who has beaten
the local club three times, was knocked
out of the box in the first inning Scores.
First game: RH.E
Detroit t....-..............3 Ol OO0 0O0-4 4 0
Boston ....................0 900 010 004-5 ) .
Batteries; James, Boland and Spencer;
Ruth and Thomas.
Second game: R.H.E
Detroit ..............-..... 100 900 000-1 8
Boston ...................300 001 1916 0
Batteries: Ehmke, Cunningham, Mitch
ell and Yelle; Foster and Agnew.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1917-08-11
Athletics SLAUGHTER Browns

Philadelphia, August 10-Noyes pitched
such splendid ball today that not a ST.
Louis runner got past second base and
Philadelphia won, 7 to 0. Rogers was
effective until the seventh inning, when
he was taken out with the bases filled
and no one out. Koob went in and lasted
until three men scored, two were out
and the bases were again filled. Then
Martin went in and Bates cleared the
bases with triple, making six runs for
the inning. Score: R.H E.
st. Louis ................ 900 900 5000 0
Philadelphia ..............0 10 600 CO.. 9 0
Batteries: Rogers, Kop, Martin, Ham
iiton and SEVERED; Noyes and Schang.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1917-08-11
NATIONAL LEAGUE
Reds WalIop Braves

Cincinnati, August 10.-Cincinnati
hammered Rudolph hard. Allen, who
relieved him. was wild and as re-
suit the locals won today, to 0.
Mitchell pitched excellent ball and
Xix ewise carried off the batting honors
of the day Rudolph was hit by a
batted ball in the third inning and
had to retire while Kelly was ordered
out of the game by Umpire KLEIN aft
er disputing a decision. Score: r H e.
Boston ......... 900 900 000--0 5 2
Cincinnati ...... 003 211 00*--7 IL 0
Batteries: Rudolph, Allen, Raglan and
Tragresser; Mitchell and Wingo
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1917-08-11
Harris Will Play In Finals
At AsheDiZe Tourney Today

ton tomorrow. R. c. Nicely. Jr., OF Au-
gusta, is matched again w. A. Mcneil of
Macon in the second flight finals; DR..
~ w. Stanley Of Wilmington, N. c., meets
George II. Dodge of Riverside Golf club,
Indianapolis.
In the second consolation ]. W. La
bouisse of New Orleans meets L. H.
Jones of Asheville, in the third flight
Thomas Franklin of San Antonio meets
Leon Irwin of New Orleans In the third
consolation; David Gudger of Asheville
and J. l. Sabiston of Charlotte will con-
test the fourth fight finals; A. H Rawl-
ings of Columbia, S. c., and r. T. Gary
son of Jensen, Fla, are matched for the
fourth consolation.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1917-08-11

Asheville, N G., August 1O.-Dr. A. B.
Harris of the Roebuck Country club Of
Birmingham. and ]. c, McAfee of the
Idle Hour Country club of Macon Ga,
will meet tomorrow in the finals of the
August invitation tournament at the
Asheville Country club.
Or. Harris fought his way into the
finals this afternoon by defeating J. NJ
Whitsitt of the Charleston Country club,
Charleston, S. c., up and to play.
while Mr.. McAfee defeated w. A. knight
of Asheville, up and to play. V. L.
Gudger and Henry Westall, both of Ashe-
Vile, are matched in the first consola-
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1917-08-11
Smiths Homer Wins

New York, August 10.-Cleveland won
its second straight extra inning game
from New York here today in the four
teenth inning, by a score of 8 to Z. Elmer
Smith, who twice last season as a pinch
hitter defeated Pitcher Shawkey with
ninth-inning home runs, won today $
game from the same pitcher with a home
run drive into the right field stand in
the fourteenth.
The indefinite suspension of Manager
Donovan of New York was lifted today.
Score: R.H E.
Cleveland ....... 100 112 200 900 01-3 16
New York ..... 600 900 100 900 0o-7 10 2
Batteries Klepfer Gould, Coveleskie
and O'Neill; Mogridge, Shawkey and
Walters Nunamaker.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1917-08-11

The following statement of days worked and wages paid some
the miners of this district presented for the consideration
of those who have read that miners not fully and lib
orally compensated for the labor they perform The figures
taken from the pay rolls of companies giving employment
to white coored miners Let be borne in mind that none
of these whose given, contractors but are IN
divdual workers:
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1917-08-11
Open Shop system


THE acceptance by the operators Of
an invitation to meet the union repre-
sentatives in conference on any subject
would be recognition of the union;
and recognition of the union would
mean acquiescence in its demands for
the closed shop; and that would mean
the discharge of every miner, no mat
ter how worthy. faithful and useful he
may be, who does not become affiliated
that our mines shall be closed against
the management of the owners thereof.
cit is the custom of the managem emit
of all the mines in this district, and has
been for nine years under the open shop
system, to confer with the miners on all
matters of dispute, grievances. etc, and
to make adjustme nts of all difficulties.
This custom we propose to continue.
dealing directly with the men we en-
ploy, and not through the agency of the
officials of the United Mine Workers of
America or their paid agitators.
.The editor of The News has had ex-
perience with high-class union organi-
cations, but probably has had no expe-
rience with organizations which practice
violence, intimidation and other lawless
~ ,,t1 =, 1Iv.t a rad n
carry it's point in, a controversy such as
the United Mine Workers of America,
Insustrial Workers of the World and
other extreme labor unions.
when the organizers of the United
Mine Workers of America came to this
district about the first of Juno, they
announced that their purpose was a
peaceful one and that their object was
to increase the production of coal. which
is so badly needed in this time of war.
great many of the operators accepted
this statement as a truthful one. and
offered no objection whatever to the
organization OF the men or the use or
the company's property for meeting
places.
I'm less than month it was found
that the organizers and those working
ACTIVELY under them had disclosed the
fact that it was not to be peaceful or
ganization nor a voluntary one Men
by hundreds reported to the operators
that they were being threatened with
personal abuse and violence If they did
not join the union. The output Of coal
was seriously interfered with at practi-
cany every mine in the state. AS early
as the middle of July the organized
miners at one mine, where there had
been no opposition of any kind to them.
came out of the mine and shut 1t down
because a minority OF the men declined
to join the union. Those who did not
want to join the union. left their work
and went to other places, or did join
the union, giving notice to. the company
(! that they did so because they feared
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1917-08-11
Giants Again Victors

ST. Louis. August 10.-Ragged field
ing behind Packard and Horstman,
who were hit frequently. enabled New
York to take the third straight game
from ST. Louis today. The score was
7 TO 4. But one of the visitors runs
was earned. Score: R.H E.
New York .. 112 900 300-7 IL 0
ST. Louis ....... 200 100 010--4 IL r
Batteries: Benton and Gibson; Pack
ard, IIorstman, May and Gonzales,
Snyder.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1917-08-11
VOTERS Triple Wins

Chicago, August 10.-Wolt triple
broke up an thinning game today and
gave Chicago a to 4 victory over
Brooklyn and also fifth place. Hendrix
singled in the eleventh and was forced
by Flack. Wolter followed with a drive
to the left field wall and ended the
game. Score: III. f.
Brooklyn 800. 900 200 10 O0---4 2
Chicago ... DOL 100 020 01--5 II |
Batteries: Pfeffer and Miller. Wheat;
Hendrix and DilhOefer
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1917-08-11
Johnson Beats White Sox

Washington, August dickinson held
Chicago to one hit today and Washing
ton won, to Q. Johnson had a perfect
day at bat getting a single and two
doubles off Faber and scoring two runs
score: R.H.E
Chicago ...................O 900 900 600 ,
Washington ...........,. .002 020 00+-4 0
Batteries: Faber. and Schalk; Johnson
and Afnsmith
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1917-08-11
Pirates Win Over Phillies

Pittsburg, August 10.-Philadelphia
again lost to Pittsburg today, / to 0.
Rixey allowed but four hits, but a
sacrifice hit and a single following
one of Dugey's errors, scored the only
run of the game. Cooper was hit free
ly, but always frightened when meE
were on bases. Score. R.H.E
Philadelphia So. 900 900 5000 8 .
Pittsburg .. 900 900 10+-1' 0
Batteries: Rixey and Killifer
CooDer and Schmidt
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1917-08-11

something might happen to them If they
did not. We are able to give the names
Of hundreds who were threatened with
sundry kinds of punishment, ranging
from being tied to a log and being
whipped or being picked off like "buz-
Yards by riflemen from the sides of
the hills. and at the proper time we will
give the names, the dates and the par
ticulars of the threatened punishment.
For obvious reasons it is unwise to ex-
pose these people to the union men at
this time. We believe that the officers
of the United Mine Workers of America
have imbibed the German 'Kultur, and
we know that they are now practicing
the doctrine that might makes right
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1917-08-11
International League

At Providence: Providence 5. Mon
treat L.
At Richmond: Richmond 10. Roches-
ter0.
(No others scheduledl
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1917-08-11
Coal Operators Answer
Editorial In The News
Following Is Statement of the Alabama Coal Operators
Editorial in the Birmingh News

Tn your editorial discussion of dis
agreement between the United Mines
Workers of America and the coal opera
tors of Alabama, you say, among other
things:
at seems to The News that the
operators should yield to the demand
for a conference
The operators do not feel that they
should be called to meet in conference
the representatives of an organization
which has sent emmissaries into this
district and who have by misrepresen-
tation, intimidations. coercion and
threats disturbed the peaceful relations
which have existed for the past nine
years between them and their EN-
ployes. The result of the work of these
emissaries being a material reduction
in output ard serious disruption Of
working forces.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1917-08-11
Acton Mines

These constitute % cent of the total number miners at
this mine.
This mine was furnished only 60 cent Of the number Of
railroad cars required for full operation during the month Of
July.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1917-08-11

Birmingham, Ala. August TO- 1917
hereby certify that the above is true statement Of DAYS
worked and paid during the month Of July 1917 by this
to the miners whose are set forth above "a
taken from the rolls Of the company
OVERTON FULTON
Sec and Treas. Alabama Iron & Fuel Co.
ADVERTISEMENT
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1917-08-11
Belief Of operator.

We have good reason to believe that
many more than majority of the min
ers and mine workers of this district
are not In sympathy with the desire Of
the union to call strike for recoeni-
ton of the union. which means closed
shop. If the operators meet with the
officers of the union, 1T will drive from
them the sympathy and support of a
majority of the men who do not believe
in the union or it's methods, although
many Of them have been driven into the
union for self protection, and these
men, II driven away. will be a distinct
loss to the operators and to the district.
for they comprise the greater part of
the law-abiding. good citizens In and
around the mines
1T is impossible for us to believe that
we could recognize the union and run
open shop. That was tried In the Years
prior to 1908. and there were petty
strikes, Interruptions to business ana
interference with output at every place
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1917-08-11

The above constitute 80 13 per cent of the total number Of
miners at this mine.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1917-08-11
Compensation Of
Miners

Figures giving the charge that miners in this DIS
trct underpaid.