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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1917-07-14
SPAIN MUST STAY NEUTRAL
Will Fight Only When Honor o
Country is Besmirched.

Will Fight Only When Honor OF
Country is Besmirched.
New York, July 14-H. G. Green
wall, the Madrid correspondent of the
Kew York Times, interviewed The
king of Spain yesterday A COPY
riyI;tec: cablcc'ram fro:a Madrid says
in ralt:
what do you want me to tell you
irst?' asked the king.
replied that our readers would be
Interested to learn of Tie past, pres
crt and future part Of Spain in the
,vorid war.
,hc part we have played IN the
past is so well known that | do not
think it necessary to recall It,, re-
oiled his majesty, "hut." ne con-
tinucd, sour part now and for inc
future must nc the role of neutral
We must rot enter the war. We must
remain neutral until the end. VIC
shall be neutral" he exclaimed,
speaking emphatically, unless nc
arc attacked. I cannot allow the
honor of my country to be be
smirched."
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1917-07-14
LOOKS FOR PEACE MOVE
Sham German Reforms Viewed al
Trick to Win Easy Terms.

Sham German Reforms Viewed as
Trick to Win Easy Terms.
London, July 14.-In diplomatic
quarters in London, where the Ger
man political crisis is being followed
with close attention, it Is suggested
that the present developments are
possibly preliminary to overturcs for
peace from Germany.
Premier Lloyd George intimated
in a recent speech that it would be
easier to negotiate with demo
cratic Germany than with an auto
cratic government and President Will
son on various occasions has re
ferrcd to the difficulty, not to say
impossiblity, of obtaining a lasting
peace with the Hohenzollerns.
The imperial rescript, giving equal
suffrage to Prussia. is regarded here
as being possibly in the direction Of
creating an appearance of a demo-
cratizcd government, which could eX
pect easier terms of peace.
Another interesting suggestion
here is that the German crisis is
bound up with the realization that
"frightfulncss" does not pay, and
that Chancellor Won Bcthmann l1oll-
wcg's role is that Of a man who, hav-
ing only reluctantly agreed to unre-
strictcd submarine warfare, is seek
ing, now that his position as chief
adviser to the emperor is strength
cned by the failure of that partlc'l';
form of frightfulncss, to force the
extreme Pan-Gcrman school into ac-
uuicscencc in moderate policy,
which might have as its basis no
and no indcmnltlcs
or which negotiations for
peace might be opened with some
chance of success,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1917-07-14

to Is inches apart for hand cultiva
ton or 2 to 2 II feet apart fol
horse cultivation. The plants should
be thinned to 8 to 4 inches apart ir
the rows. One ounce Of seed is suf.
fcient for a hundred-foot row.
Celery-Set plants 6 inches apart
in rows feet or more apart.
Potatoes-Plant pieces containing
. eyes or more II to IA inches apart
in rows 2 1-2 to feet apart and
cover to a depth of about A inches
In hot weather cover to a depth OF
six inches.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1917-07-14

having their protecting defenses
blown. to pieces about them by the
greatest concentration of German
she'll fire seen on this front in more
than year. The trenches dug
among the blowing and shifting sand
dunes were speedily obliterated by
the storm of high explosive shells
the Germans were able to pour on
them.
Most of the shells were the fam
Gus 50 centimetre projectiles and
inward, few field guns having come
into play. During the terrific
hombardment which lasted all
through Tuesday the Notifications
recently taken over by the British
could fairly be seen to dissolve.
The German lines to the river
User and the sea formed triangle,
the base of which was the coast
line. In this angle, the sands of
which are now dyed red with Eng
lish blood, were Northampton troops
and the Kings Royal Rifles. The
garrison fought to the death and the
German report of 1880 prisoners
taken can not be correct.
The temporary bridges across the
User had been blown to bits during
the barrage fire and the troops which
eventually escaped across the river
had to swim the stream.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1917-07-14
SANDS RED WITH hLuoh.


Triangle Among Dunes OF be's'sn
rc,s, in Which The British f"rgh'
10 The Death.
Rr;tish Headquarters in France
Julv 1.-THE German attack along
the sand dunes of the Belgian coast
on Tuesday evening was IN nearly
all rcspects miniature OF the bri'-
ish attack on the Aicsslncs rld%c on
Junc :. It seemed as if the Ter
mans had studied that battle IN de-
rail and planned their thrust wholly
nm tho lessons learned. There was
vast difference in the size OF the
two operations, however, for white
the German attack on Tuesday was
limited 70 / 400 yards, the British
charge at Messines was along a ten
mile front.
The depth Of the two attacks was
also in the ratio Of ten 10 one, the
Germans having advanced only
about 500 yards, or TO the British
support line where they are no7''
endeavoring to ontrcnch themselves,
while the British have fallen back 70
the west bank of the User.
This little battle on tho sands OF
Flanders will live largely through
the valorous defense Of the English
troops. who met the shock of the
German massed formations after
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1917-07-14
SUMNER HINTS FOR HOME
GARDEN ERS.
HON L

Still Time TO Plant Certain Vege
tables in This Section of the Snul'
land.
Washington, July 1i.--Gardcr
space no longer occupied by carly
maturing crops should be utilized
saws the United States Department
of Agriculture by the planting OF
sweet potatoes, late Irish potatoes
celery, late cabbage, snap beans
bects or carrots. BY planting these
crops the home gardener should
produce food products which may be
stored for winter use.
There is still time for any OF
these crops to mature. Thcy should,
however, be planted promptly.
At this season many gardeners
are inclined to allow the weeds to
get start in the garden. The
crops need an abundance of moist
ire and the weeds should not he
allowed 10 rob them. Where il is
possible to practice irrigation either
by running water in trenches. with
a hose, or by a sprinkler system,
the crops may be carried through
drought without loss. The water
should be applied in the evening so
that it will soak in before the sun
rises. Cultivation should follow
the watering in about "a hours so
that the soil will not bake.
1t is an excellent plan to water
eggplants, peppers, cabbage, Gu
cumhcrs, melons, celery, and other
crops needing highly fortified
soil, with manure water. Have a
barrel covered with a fly screen IN
which to prepare and store the ma
nurc water. An occasional appli-
cation of inc manure water will
hasten and increase the growth of
the plants.
The following cultural suggestions
are made for the crops which may
yet be rlantcd with fair CHARGES Of
success throughout most of this re-
gi9n
Beans-PIant in rows 2 IL feet
apart for either horse or hand cu,-
tivation, and 3 to inches apnrt in
the rows. a pint of seed is sufficient
for a hundred-foot row.
Bects-!Sow in rows - to Is in
inches apart for hand cultivation or
, to i-2 feet apart for horse cul-
tivatton. The plants should nc
thinncd to 70 ) inches apar! in the
rows.
Cabbage Set the plants in rows
2 to icct apart and II 10 IS inches
apart in the rows. Sixty-fve to ninety
plants arc require dior a hundred
foot row.
Carrots-Sow the seed in rows ID
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1917-07-14
MANY LIKE THIS IN ALEXANDRIA
Similar Cases Being Published in Fac

Similar Cases Being Published in Each
Issue.
The following case is but one OF
many occurring daily in Alexandria. II
is an easy matter to verify it. You
cannot ask for better proof of merit.
Walter G. Cameron, railroad brake
man, 325 north Columbus ST., Ale%-
andria, says: MY back hurt so
badly that often ! had to lay of from
work. After | got down couldn't
straighten up again without sharp
pains catching me across my Kidneys.
There was hardly a night passed
that nv back didn't ache. Ny kidneys
acted too frequently and during the
night had to get up every little
while. When morning came, felt 50
tired and weak | could hardly drag
myself out of bed. / doctored and
tried different medicines. but felt 10
better until I procured Doan'S k'd-
ney Pills at Henry Callan's Drug
Store and used them. | took about
six boxes in all and since then | hare
had but little trouble from my kid
news and have felt like a different
person.
Price SOC. at all dealers Don t
simply ask for kidney remedy-get
| Doans Kidney Pills--the same that
. Mr. Cameron had, Foster Milburn
Co., Props. Buffalo, N. 7.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1917-07-14
auction Sale Of Personal Property

Ry virtue of deed of trust given
on the 18th day Of November, 1909,
and recorded in deed book 80, page
$50. Of the land records Of A'exan-
dria, Va, and at the request of the
holder Of the note secured thereby
default having been made in the
payment ct said note | will sell at
public auction for cash on the premi-
ses No. 1900 King street. Alexan-
dlia. Va, on Wednesday. the 18th day
Of July. 1917 at 10 q. n. all the
fixtures and stock of goods in said
store. also one bed room set. one
leather couch and one wardrobe no"
on said premises.
T. J. POLLARD, Trustee
lGO-10t.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1917-07-14
GERMAN MAN-FOWER
Gen. de la Croix's Calculations Seem
to Show it Falling to Danger Point.

NcIl. uc Id STOlA SdiSuiatioi.' DSS'''
! to Show it Falling to Danger Point.
"If the Allies maintain the
activity on the western front
they showed during April and May
and that which marked the fighting
seasons of 1916, Germany has not
isufficient reserves to combat with
/ them"
This statement is made upon the
authority of General de la Croix, for
mer president of the French Council
of War.
/ This eminent army officer, in COM
menting upon Germany's man power,
went on to state:
"The terrific losses inflicted upon
the Germans on the western front
have obliged them to bring out Their
reserves prematurely.
Frequently reserves days
march away have had to be called up
which explains the lapse of time be-
tween our attack and the enemy's
commensurate. This proves conclu-'
sivelv the wear and tear on the Ger
man reserve electives.
"a close study of the German re-
sources in men, based on researches
scrupulously followed out, has led
! me to the same conclusions. On June
1, 1917, the number of Germans al
fectcd by the military law since the
beginning of the war could be es-
timated at 100000. From this fig
ure must be deducted the admisteo
losses of at least 3,690,0O0; those
exempted at the general mobilization,
or 100000 more; those who were
lexcmpted on surcease and the wounu-
cd who are under treatment, or y
10000 additional. This gives ~
tai of 6.94O, 900 men to be substractee
from the whole.
The German electives on June i,
then. comprising troops OF the flrsV
limo those behind the lines and those
of the interior, consisted approNi-
matelv of 5,435,OOO men. The troops
thus employed, with the subtracte"
figures above, form total OF Il
375 900 men actually accounted Tor.
Subtract that figure from l3'3ou'9o
and the result is $4,000 men. or
reserve Of ony three-quarters OF
million that Germany could actua''!
throw into tie fray.
"The distribution Of these ava.'.
able reserves was 100000 men he'o
,,,,icr arms in the depots near the
front: 355,O0O in dcpots in the n
terror and 10000 for fresh divisions
that were being formed. To these u
,,;o,,d no well to add the class Oh
1919, of which small part i'Vlng !"
The frontier provinces of Alsace- or
,;ro ar Poland had already been in
corporatcd. 80
.Thc rest of this class, about 47o'-
Ooo men at the outside, Will an
doubtedly be called up before 'he
end If the year, but they cannot be
Incorporated into the army before
Novembor at the earliest. Accord
;nrIy, to make good their losses t"c
Germans during the five intervening
,ontbs between June and November
cannot call up more than 575'ooo men
from the front or interior or aoo"'
115o0o per month, except WIN inv
addition of the returned "oun"'''
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1917-07-14
So:ire.

From and after this date / will
not be responsible for any bills in
CURED by my wife, Minnie Hohcn-
stein.
FREDERICK ". u2HnISTEEN.
Evening journal., 1917-04-16
AVOIDED CAR, BUI
INJURED DILLhAN
Driver in Preventing Col
liSion Ran on Sidewalk
and Injured Pedestrian
INJURIES LIKELY
TO PROVE FATAL

EndeavOring to avoid striking an
other automobile. as he turned West
in Eleventh street at French, shortly
after noon today. Joseph Moore, Of
us French street, ran his machine
on The sidewalk. pinning George Dill
man. aged 25 years, of No. HOS West
Seventh street, against a building
D.llman was critically injured. his
lung being punctured and his skull
fractured.
The Phoenix ambulance made a rec
ord run to the Homeopathic Hospital,
where it was reported Dillman was in
a bad condition with slight chance of
recovery. Following the accident
Moore went to the police station and
surrendered He explained to the
police how the accident happened
Moore was driving his automobile
north on French street and as he
swerved into Eleventh street towards
King street. another machine was
travelling down Eleventh street TO-
wards French street. In attempting
TO avoid colliding with this car. he
ran his machine upon the sidewalk.
striking Dillman, who was standing
there talking TO several men. Dill
man was knocked down and pushed
against the wall of the building. The
other men who were with him at the
time escaped injury by jumping.
Evening journal., 1917-04-16
MRS. MARY /. stout
DIES SUDDENLY
Stricken Following Dinner
in Honor of Niece Who
Will v ed Tomorrow
Tonight
HEART DISEASE
CAUSE OF DEATH

Following an illness Of less than
forty-eight hours, Mary f. Stout,
wife of Haldeman c. Stout. of No.
1911 West Ninth street, died suddenly
at l o'clock yesterday morning from
heart disease. Mr.. and Mrs. Stout
had entertained at dinner Thursday
night in honor of their niece, Miss
LOleta Alverta Wingate, whose mar
riage to Willard II. Salisbury will
take place tomorrow evening. Mrs.
S out was stricken the next day. Her
condition, however. was not thought
to be alarming at first and her death
was wholly unexpected.
At Mr.. Stout's request, the wedding
of NJ SIS Wingate and Mr.. Salisbury
will take place as arranged, his eX-
pressed desire being that his afflic-
ton shall not cause a pOstponement.
Miss Wingate will be married from the
home of her brother, W. o. Wingate,
of No. 1921 Rodney street
Mrs Stout was born in Marysvllle,
Pa, but had resided in this city for
p years She was married to Mr..
Stout. February s, 1899. Surviving her
are her husband and two children,
Mildred v, 13 years old, and Halde-
man c.. Jr., aged II years. She was
a member of Grace NJ. L. Church and
was interested in the religious and
benevolent societies of that church,
and was DEVOTED TO her home and
family
The funeral will be held at o'clock
Wednesday afternoon from her late
home. the Rev. Herbert L. Randolph,
pastor of Grace Church. offic ating.
Interment will be made in Lawncroft
Cemetery. The pail bearers will be
members of the executive committee
Of the Industrial Savings and Loan As
sociation, of which Mr.. Stout is
treasurer. They are Howard A. Tur-
ner. former Senator Thomas NJ.
Monaghan Henry r. Isaacs. Carroll
W. Griffith, William ]. Highfeld and
Caleb i. Buchenal.
Evening journal., 1917-04-16
A CALL TO ARMS
Mrs. 4. T. SteptOe.

Come, shoulder up your gun, boys, and
fight for Uncle Sam;
Just let the nations see that you're
afraid of no German.
You know it is your duty, boys, to do
all that you can,
And be a true blue loyal, a good
American.
When the Kaiser said to Wilson You
must keep your people home
Did he think that he could rule us as
he did poor Belgium?
Well, we answer, no indeed, sir, for
our ships they shall be free,
For we'll arm them. and man them
and sail them on the sea.
. So, boys, go get your guns, and veal
the brown khaki;
Or, il you choose the navy blue. either
one will suit Sammy.
Now pray don't be a shlrker, remem
Der that you are
AS brave as your forefathers to pro
tect the stripes and stars.
Now when the summons comes boys
be ready with your gun.
When you hear the bugle calling, OF
the rolling of the drum.
Just show them you're no coward, that
your footsteps will not lag.
AS you march away with music behind
the dear old flag.
And, remember, when you fire, lei
your aim be sure and true,
For you know the world is watching
as it all depends on you
To make our country glorious, and pu
down that dynasty
The call is on. up, up, brave boys,
your watchword Liberty"
MRS. A. T. STEPTOE
Evening journal., 1917-04-16
Itching PiTnpIsS
Burned Constantly
CutiCura Heals
Covered Entire Body. Formed Sore
EruptiOns. Caused Disagreement
CIothingA Aggravated Very Much.

AT first noticed an itching sensa-
ton covering my entire body. It was
very annoying and was the cause Of
many sleepless hours. Then small
pimplcs appeared, and from scratching
they gradually got worse and formed
sore eruptions. My skin was sore and
itched and burned constantly, and the
breaking out caused Disagreement My
clothing aggravated very much so that
] could not work.
81 saw Cutioura Soap and Ointment adj
vertised and sent for a free sample. In
less than a week l could see a difference
so | purchased more and now I am
entirely healed (Signed) Miss NJ.
Heer f56 Henderson Ave. Washington,
Pa, Sept. Il, 1915.
While Cuticura works wonders in all
cases Of skin and scalp troubles il is also
ideal for every purpose of the toilet,
bath and nursery. The Soap used daily
does much to prevent skin and scalp
troubles, especially when assisted by
touches of Cuticura Ointment TO trst
signs of pimples or irritation.
For Free Sample Each by Return
Mail, address postcards: "Cuticura,
Dept. H, Boston," Sold everywhere.
Evening journal., 1917-04-16
GRANDMOTHER knew
There Was Nothing So Good for
Congestion and Colds
as Mustard

But the old-fashioned mustard-plaster
burned and blistered while it acted. You
can now get the relief and help that
mustard plasters gave, without the plas-
ter and without the blister.
Musterole does it. 1t is a clean,
white ointment, made with oil Of
mustard. 1t is scientifically prepared,
so that it works wonders, and yet
does not blister the tenderest skin.
Just massage Musterole IN with the
finger tips gently. See how quickly
it brings relief -how speedily the
pain disappears.
Use Musterole for sore throat, bron-
chitis, tonsilitis, Group, stiff neck,
asthma, neuralgia, headache, conges-
ton, pleurisy, rheumatism, lunbago,
pains and aches of back or joints,
sprains, sore muscles, bruises, chill
blains. frosted feet, colds of The chest
lit often prevents pneumonia).
Evening journal., 1917-04-16
AR
NJ. c. Robbins.

The slogans heard throughout the land
Our brave men they must 60,
Through hills and valley, over streams
To meet the deadly foe.
God grant that every step they take
May lead them TO the right,
And God protect them each and all,
In the thickest of the fight.
They will respond we know they will,
When their country needs their aid;
Because they're loyal TO their homes,
And could not feel afraid
They'll stand erect amid the din,
Amid the blood and strife,
And die, their loved flag to uphold,
And sacrifice their lives
We cannot see why war should come
To dovastate our land;
But lie who rules the universe,
'1is lie who understands
So many hearts will ache. we know,
So many tears will fall;
But 1t we bravely meet IT,
lie will lead us through 1t all
We humbly pray that God may cause
2 he wings OF peace TO fall;
For lie who Gained Galilenns storm
Can speak 20 one and all.
All are His children and His care,
Can guide them through the storm,
And anchor them whtro peace vii
reign.
Safe and secure from harm.
Evening journal., 1917-04-16
E. SIXTH ST. LADY
HOPES FOR OTHERS
Mrs. M. L. Masterson Found
Tanlac to be Just What Her
Friend Claimed.
HER STORY HOLDS
KEY TO SUCCESS

Mrs. NJ. L. Masterson, Of Ala East
Sixth street, is still another Whining
tonian to boost Tanlac. Mrs Master
son is a telephone operator and has a
host of friends in this city to whom
her story will especially appeal. The
story follows:
Il had suffered from catarrh and in
digestion. Most of the time l felt
tired and, of course. found it hard TO
work properly. Sleeplessness was one
Of the principal ailments from which
| suffered.
Il bought Tanlac because a friend
told me how she had taken it for
about a month at the end of which
time, she claimed, she never felt bet
ter in her life.
And, / have found 1t to be just
what my friend claimed-the most
wonderful medicine ] have ever taken,
l recommend Tanlac and hope others
will take my advice and enjoy as
good results as ] have"
Commenting on the above story, Ed
ward Hales Drum, the famous TanlaC
Man said: 1T is true that Tanlac is
advertised, but. as Mrs. Masterson's
story shows advertising alone is not
responsible for Tanlac's great success.
Tanlac has merit and does the work
that's why it is successful Once a
bottle of Tanlac is sold in a neighbor
hood it is safe to say that twelve more
bottles of Tanlac will be sold there
The people see what that first bottle
of Tanlac does and that is enough
They know Tanlac has done the work
and hi1v II Thnn tOo fhav foil fhafr
friends about 1t and more Tanlac is
sold and more persons are benefited
Genuine Tanlac, the ideal spring
tonic-bloOd and system purifier and
invigorant-is sold in Wilmington by
the Miller Drug Store; New Castle
f. Challenger & Son; Dover, CLARK
& Mcdaniel; Delaware City. W. B
Jester; Milford, E. H. Bratton.
Evening journal., 1917-04-16
west MEMS Glass
Behind The president

At largely attended meeting of the
mems class of West Presbyterian
Church last Friday night, the following
action was enthusiastically taken;
To His Excelency, Woodrow Wilson,
President of the United States.
Dear Mr.. President: The mems class
of West Presbyterian Church Bible
school, of Wilmington, Del, with a class
enrolment of $50 members, in business
session this evening, unanimously
passed the following resolutions:
That we, the members of the mems
class of West Presbyterian Church
Bible school, without regard to political
utilization, do express to the President of
these United States our sincere sympa-
thy in these critical days OF prospective
war and
That we pledge anew our unfailing
Evening journal., 1917-04-16
c. N. Smith OUT FOX
PRESIDENT OF COUNCIL

Charles NJ. Smith, counc Imam from tho
Seventh ward. today announced his con-
didacy for the Republican nomination
for president of City Council SO fan
as is known he is the only Republican
candidate thus far for the place. lie is
a well-known business man and has
made q fine record in Council.
Charles NJ. Banks, iewoler, of the firm
Of Banks & Bryan, jewellers. has an
nounced his candidacy for the Republi
can nomination for city treasurer.
Evening journal., 1917-04-16

loyalty TO the Constitution, the Flag,
and the Nation, and
That we most earnestly pray that
success may crown our country's effort
to bring about a worldwide democracy
and
That copy Of these resolutions be
sent to the es'dent of these United
States.
Respectfully yours,
L. Franklin Smiley, Teacher.
!. f. Fuller, president.
Charles Hartman, Secretary.
Evening journal., 1917-04-16

when a wagon loaded with house fur
nishings broke down at Tenth and
Shipley streets directly in the car
tracks. It finally was lacked up on
heavy timbers and removed from the
tracks
Evening journal., 1917-04-16

The big employers of labor are calling
you--lool, in the Want Columns and 10
convinced. ADV
Evening journal., 1917-04-16
Delaware SOLDIERS TO
ride FREE ON TROLLEYS

In consideration of both the fact Of
their service to the government in
this emergency. and of their small pay,
the Wilmington & Philadelphia Trac-
ton Co. is furnishing free trsnspor-
tation to soldiers of the Delaware
Militia in uniform, upon presenta-
ton of card which is issued by the
commanders of the various compan-
les TO the members of their com
mands. This consideration is mich
appreciated by the enlisted men 10
whom the courtesy is being extended