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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1917-09-18
ANOTHER REHOBOAM

An Enylishwoman claims that the
Crown Prince Of Germany once de-
clared to her that there would he
war when he came to the throne, i
only for the fun of the thing.
History is ever repeating ltscll.
This misguided Teuton prince ma!
be hkened to character in the f'pie
whose ,;tubhorness caused q revolt OF
zen tribes of Israel. the whereabouts
of which are unknown today. Solo
mon had nearly exhausted the re-
sources of Israel in constructing ms
famous temple. The heavy demands
upon the people had been met, but
unon the death Of Solomon the people
were anxious to know whether re
hoboam, his son and successor was
to continue the burdens under which
thew had groaned 50 long. The ques'
4jcn was put to Rchohoam by the
neoplc. and he asked three days III
which 70 return an answer. The older
,,cr Of Israel advised the young
lire 10 guarantee relief to the people;
,.ornr men. however, thOughtlesS
Youths like himself, told the king to
answer the petitioners IN the follow
ing words: Whereas my father dlH
AIDE YOU. with a heavy yoke, Will
add to your yoke; my father hath
rhastiscdy on with whips, but | Will
chastise you with scorpions.
Ten tribes of the Children of Israel
subsequently, reyoltea usder Zero
boam, leaving the successor OF the
oreat Solomon with but twS-Judah
and Benjamin.
The parallel is plain. Germany
b.s hran blsd 10 th-s- @any years
10 keep up a vast military 'rss''i|a-
ZION, Taxation has been onefouS'
while the youths Of the country nave
3,ecn deprived Of Iasmy opportunities
b., being compelled 10 pass taef
cary years under drill sergeantS::
The nation is composed OF num-
her Of small states, each oil "hieh
hs, been contributing It's meney anu
men for the glory of PruSsianiSn'
..h.v are now grooming under the
burden.
When the Crown Prince sha'l
have been called upon to take MS
fathers throne. he will doubtless be
animated by the spirit Q: Reho"a*m
should relief be sought. That thH.
reckless youngster may ind himself
* were his ancestors, King OF PruS-
sia only. is more than probable. Inc
present fearful war VII not last Tor
ever. There is an end Of AL things
- p,,-Si.r ,uiii.1riSm * QOempU.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1917-09-18

captured, territory says the Mlnnea-
polls Tribune. Even at a time when
they had some promise of being able
to retain the ground o. which they
had gained possession, the Germans
demolished cathedrals, destroyed hne
buildings and wantonly destroyed
property that would have been OF
great value to them had they re-
manned conquerors. 1t would have
been the part of commercial shrewd,
ness to have preserved and protected
this property, at least until they
were forced to retreat. Then 1t might
have been destroyed to prevent 1t
from falling into the hands OF Ger
many's enemies.
Italians under Geenral Cadorna
are pursuing different tactics. Gao
orna.s army has been for some weeks
IN shelling distance of Trieste, oul
no attempt has been made to Dom-
bard the city. On the contrary, APP
parently every effort has been mado
10 limit the destruction of property
70 the minimum. If Trieste falls to
the Italians, as appears inevitable
II will be left intact, so far as the
italians are concerned. The danger
Of this famous seaport is that the
Austrians, following the German
method. will wreck it before they
oyacuate it.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1917-09-18
The Patriot.

He didn't rave when the Banner
Was passing by in parade;
lie sometimes forgot to arise
AIKEN the National Air was played.
He didn't enthuse at the bugle,
Or the speeches the Mayor read
He'd lost his love for his country,
The people around him said.
He didn't come to the toWn-hall,
Cramfull of US patriots bold,
Who gloried long to the echo
When tales Of our proves were
told.
lie seemed to think we were boastlng
We growled at the things he said
We thought him poltroon and COW
ard,
And that's why we cut him dead.
But now we've found that the cheer
ing
Isn't all that the Nation needs;
That noisy toasts to the Banner,
Had better be backed by deeds.
AIisiudged him? Sure! And | tell you
That some of US feel quite queer,
70 think that he's in the trenches,
And all OF US loud ones here!
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1917-09-18
BERNHEIMER AND fU}lP.ANE
Corner King and Ice Streets
Alexandria. Virginia.

We have on hand . very large
stock of goods which we mention:
Mems suits. Boy: suits, mems
pants, boys pants, overcoats, ncf.yv
..ork coats, corduroy coats. rain
coats. mems shoes, boys shoes, rub
Der boots. rubbcrS, hats and caps,
winter underwear, dress and work
ing shirts. trunks. satcheils. blankets,
horse blankets. comforts, mattresses,
carpet, mating. Iinoleum. rugs. beds.
bed springs, china closets, be1room
SETS. rockers and chairs. We have
many other goods and wiocve" i In
he market to buy goods. We wou'G
like them TO call We can save you
money. BERNHEiMER and co.
222-6t.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1917-09-18
Clever Boy.

The fond mother OF Il smart boy on
a Maine farm was making preserves
one day. and as she sealed them up
she labeled them thus:
"Gooseberry Jam, put UP by Mrs.
Mason"
Johnnie discovered the shelf on
which they were deposited. and fel!
to work. Having emptied one of the
jars, he took his school pencil and
wrote underneath the label:
Put down by Johnnie Mason"
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1917-09-18

Del Ray, Sept. lS.-Miss Ella Brown
and Miss Mildred Studs, Of Del Ray
left yesterday for q trip TO bui'a!'
and Niagara Falls.
Mrs. William Peverill ana children
who have been visiting her sister
Mrs. William Gable, in Baltimore,
returned yesterday to their home IN
Del Ray.
Mr.. John Gary and brother, Will
liam r. Gary. left at Midnight 10
meet their brother, Rowland Gary
in Boston, and will motor back with
him to Del Ray some time thls week
Mrs. r. n. Tavener, on Bel!eIon'
Avenue, Del Ray. became suddenly II!
at her home yesterday, but IS thought
to be slightly better today.
Paul E. Yates, son OF Dr. L. >
Yates. in Del Ray, left yesterday ~
his second year at Millcrsbur@ M:h
tary Institute. near Lexington. NY
The school board held meeting
at the school house last evening.
At . o'clock yesterday morning
pupils and teachers Of Mount Verno'
school in Del Ray assembled for tht
fall term. Miss huntington the prln-
cipal, reported the total enrolment
for the first day rs 800 pupils N
grade and high schools. The teachers
for each grade are: Miss Ina Han
first year. high: Miss Josephine
WAITS. second year high; Miss AL
relia Kaytm, Eth grade: Miss Mar.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1917-09-18
NEWS NOTES FROM DEL RAY And ST. ELDO

Harwood, 9th grade; Miss Ida
Beagle, 9Th grade: Miss Ruth Hopkins,
3rd grade; Miss Willie Harris
Miss Bessie Watts, 3rd grade;
Miss Mabel Henderson, md
grade; Miss Hazel Cobb. End grade
Miss Lulie Stanford. lst grade;
Miss Lucy Powell, 1st grade.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1917-09-18

An intelligent person may earn St00
monthly spending for news
papers; $40 to $50 monthly in spare
time; experience unnecessary; no
canvassing; subjects suggested.
Send for particulars. Nationa! Press
Bureau, Room 1884, Buffalo. N. Y.
l1S-f.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1917-09-18
Albert ]. Cook.

AN insult to all, and the contemptl-
ons allusion to the Argentine Minis
ter will be resented as expressing the
German attitude to l.atln-AmerIcaH
officials in general.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1917-09-18
TO FACILITATE DRAFT WORN
cvacuatc

As will be seen elsewhere in the
Gazette Provost Marshal General
Enoch Fl. Crowdcr has made an eX-
ccllent suggestion to the governors
If states that an immediate physical
examination be made of the eight
million men registered for military
service and not yet called for duty.
The Richmond Journal suggests
that this course will relieve the an
xiety Of every man eligible under the
law and permit him to plan ahead or
otherwise, depending upon MS a2-
ceptauce or rejection by the eXamlH-
inc surgeons, Telegraphic inquiry as
10 the ACCESSIBILITY of such action
has been sent to every state eXecu-
tive and answers are expected al
Washington early this week. Adop-
ton of the suggestion will tend 10
remove much uncertainty that now
exists and give the registered man
opportunity to shape his future ac'
tions. now necessarily in allegiance.
Thus far. about two million of the
nearly ten million men registered
evident that even If the governors
acouesce and examination starts
without delay the year vii! have
wancd before the lst is comp .eted.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1917-09-18

WANTED-iGung men and boys,
can earn from $500 to $500 day.
Steady work and chance Tor adj
Yancemcnt. Apply at once to Mr.
Pierce. Western Union Telegraph
Company. 1iGl 7 Street, Wash
ingtcn, D. {. 2!J-ljt.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1917-09-18
GERMAN AND ITALIAN MEANS.

!, When the German hordes invaded
Belgium and started on their drive
toward Paris they apparently took.
fendish delight in laying waste the.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1917-09-18

FOR RENT-Desirablc. up-to-date,
arartmenc or Prince Street;
steam heat, electric lights, gas
range with upper oven, hot ard
cold water, tiled bath; large rooms
with southern frontage and win
dows also to the north, cast and
west. For terms apply on prcmi-
scs, 90 Prince street. 2!S-tt.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1917-09-18

LUST-Whi.c dog, short limbs, with
Luclaws. short tai. and one eye black.
Finder please return to William
Brayton, 332 north Fairfax stree.
and receive liberal reward.
a2t-:iitt
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1917-09-18

Saturday morning at the
northwest corner Of King and
Washington streets. !ady'S UNI
brella. Reward if returned to Ali
north Washington street, AicEa%-
dria. Va. 2-4-Jt.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1917-09-18

FOR RENT-One of the most de-
s;cable homes in Roscmcat. {"
rooms and bath, hot water heat.
Alexander Sutcr. Inc, 3l2 E"an5
BLDG, Washington. D. {. Resi-
dcnce phone. Alexandria, Alb.
on ~,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1917-09-18

FOR RENTING third story room
With private bath, electric lights
and hot wat2' heat: only ore
square from g., lie. Terms raa-
sonable. Address b2H Il care the
Gazette. ----'o.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1917-09-18

WANTED--By an experienced double
crtry bookkecrcr, a. set OF DOORS
to keep duriug evening hours. Ad-
dress Bco:i;ccpcr, care Gazette.
224-3t
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1917-09-18

FOR RENT-Very desirable first
floor rooms suitable for light house
keeping. al COS Queen street
Terms reasonable. Also house at
90 north Alfred street, water ard
gas. References required. Apply
~ 80. Queen street. 22I-6t
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1917-09-18

FOR RENT-Onc eight room
house, electric and gas light, @l1
north St. A>aph street. Also one
Is room house 21S south fay2tte
street. Apply to NJ. 5. Fairfax
2la \. st. ASaph street. Phone
34IW. 224-6t.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1917-09-18

FOUND-Praycr beads, with silver
and black cross. on north Patrick
street. Owner can have same by
calling and paying for this notice
at Gazette office. 2-a-It
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1917-09-18

Insure the home NoW-dont js-l
lay another day. This is the seaso,A
IN which most fires occur. Insuri,.!
through this Agency means ABso.i
LUIE PF0TECTION3, at regular
rates.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1917-09-18
Classified Advertising

Nicely furnished room for rent. With
private family. Hot water heat,
bath, electric light, telephone. APP
nv IF Gazette Office. 224-3t
Evening star., 1917-04-27
BRITISH HOLD POSITIONS
TeESpITE BULGAR ATTACKS
English Storm Enemy Trenches to
III the North Of the Krasteli-
III Doldzei Line.

lPARIS, April 27.-An official state
Nent says: Eastern theater, April
tt-On the night Of April 1926 the
british troops attacked west of Lake
toiran and carried enemy trenches on
VI front OF 1000 meters north of the
Nrasteli- Doldzeli line. which they main
tAined and consolidated after having
Skpulsed four counter attacks and in
ftcted sanguinary losses on the enemy.
ID the region of Cerna enemy recon-
hbissances were repulsed. There was
tftive artillery fighting on the Cerna-
Aonastir front An enemy airplane fell
u the region of Doiran.''
ih4OSDON, April 27.-A British official
Communication from Saloniki, dealing
with the operations in Macedonia, says:
I'VE are satisfactorily consolidating
the positions we-oIve gained. A steady
bombardment OF enemy positions con-
tinues.
i."Our aircraft raided an enemy depot
at Cernfsta, causing considerable dam
age"
A Bulgarian official communication
dated wednesday which has been re-
esived here says:
Between the vardar river and Lake
Qoiran. after violent artillery activity
lasting throughout the day, the Brit
t4h attacked at night with considera BILE
forces over the whole sector, with the
greatest Of violence. The enemy was
ASerywhere repulsed, mainly by gre
AAdes and In bloody hand-to-hand fight
Ing"
Evening star., 1917-04-27
THR0NG OF YOUNG MEN
SEEKS SERVICE IN NAVY
Secretary Daniels Issues Notice
None Under Seventeen Years Old
Will Be Accepted.

The appeal Of war afloat to American
youth has brought the navy such a
Hood Of enlistment applications from
boys that Secretary Daniels has an
nounced that no one under seventeen
years of age will be taken into the
service.
Daily applications are being received
from eager boys under the legal age"
the Secretary said, "and patriotic pa
rents. feeling that America is in dam
ger, are consenting intellectually to
the sacrifice. 1 have every apprecia-
tion of this spirit. but 1 deem 1t most
unwise for the country to be put in
the position of grinding up its seed
corn 1t is also unnecessary at this
time. for the adult manhood of the
country is responding to the call in
such manner as to meet every need of
the navy.
Let the boys under seventeen be
kept at home. searching out the chances
for national service that lie all about
them and growing normally to the
yirile manhood that is Americas
strength. The Boy Scouts and similar
organizations offer fine opportunity
for the patriotic youngster, for while
the training. is invaluable in itself the
war uses of this body will be innu-
nferable
There is also work in the gardens
and in the fields. for every hand that
ADDS to our food supply is an impor-
tant hand. Whatever their employ
ment. however, We have not yet
rekched the point where we have to
fake young boys out of the school and
out Of the home for the fighting line"
Evening star., 1917-04-27
RECRUITING RALLY
PLANS COMPLETED
Stirring Appeals for Enlist
ment to Be Made at Keith's
Tomorrow.
TO HAVE MILITARY EXHIBIT

Final arrangements were made today
for the big recruiting meeting to be
held AZ Ke:th's Theater at noon tomor-
row. when appeals for enlistments in
the National Guard of the District of
Columbia will be made. The greatest
need for recruits is in the I'd Infantry.
the ranks OF which have been greatly
depleted by reason of the discharge of
men having dependents and those fail
ing TO pass the physical examinations.
But there are other units of the brigade
which are under strength and the
meeting planned for tomorrow is in the
interest of all of them.
Col. Richard ID. Simms of the Mill
tary Service Legion Is 10 preside and
addresses are to be made by District
Commissioner Brownlow. Rev. DR.. J. c.
Gordon and Brig. Gen. William E. Har-
vey, commanding the District National
Guard.
The meeting is TO be held under the
auspices OF the Military Service Legion.
which recently formed a special re-
cruiting committee, with Col. Clarence
v. Sayer as chairman. In arranging
for the meeting Col. Sayer has been
materially assisted by Henry Lans-
purSh anu harry e. 1IduiildH
To Have Machine Gun Exhibit.
The meeting Is not to be long. but
IT is to be filed with patriotism from
beginning to end. feature of the
musical program is to be calls and
marches to be sounded by buglers from
the Sd Infantry. There will be an in
teresting exhibit of machine guns and
military equipment in the lobby of the
theater and in the palm lounge.
A recruiting detail will be on hand
to receive enlistments and automobiles
will be in readiness to take applicants
for enlistment over to the camp at
Fort Myer, Va, for physical examina-
tion. The theater is TO be specially
decorated for the occasion.
Lieut.. George NJ. Landis, Signal Corps
N. G. D. C, is endeavoring to enlist
fifty men in a field radio company
which is in the process of organiza-
tion. Good inducements are offered
radio operators, gasoline engine ex-
perts. machinists, horseshoers, packers
and cooks. Applicants for enlistment
should report to the armory at 230 list
street northwest.
Evening star., 1917-04-27
ADVENTISTS AGAINST WAR,
Church Officials Notify Department
Of Conscientious Scruplea

esvsnth-day Adventists have notified
ne War Department that their religion
S1u not allow them to participate In
ne waR between the United States and
Germany.
The declaration adopted by the execu-
tive committee of the North American
division conference sets forth that, al
though believing in the principles upon
which this government Is founded and
acknowledging that 1t should receive
the support OF its citizens, the Adven-
lists are compelled to decline all par
ticipation in acts of war and bloodshed,
rs being inconsistent with the duties
enjoined upon us by our Divine Master
toward our snsmiss and toward al
mankind"
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1917-04-22


Few people appreciate the gravity
Of the situation facing the world dur
ing the next two years respecting the
food supply for the nations Of the
earth. From present outlook. 1t
seems almost impossible to avoid one
OF the greatest food famines the
world has ever known. The larger
financial institutions OF the country
are sending out serious warnings
and urging drastic steps to meet the
problem as far as possible.
At the beginning Of the present
crop year-figured as starting July
1st-there were 164.000.000 bushels
Of wheat carried over from the 1915
crop. In 1916 the country produced
$40. .000, 900 bushels. of which 4s2.-
100000 was winter wheat. This
year we are carrying over practically
no wheat and the government fore
casts the winter wheat crop as only
430, 900, 900 bushels, assuming at
least average weather conditions.
This is a falling of OF $4,000, 900
bushels with a greatly increased de-
mand. On this showing the coun-
try must product 214.000,000 more
bushels in the spring sowings than
last year This is an alarming sit
, uation. It seems practically certain
that this deficiency must be met
in large measure, by the growing OF
other food crops.
For military reasons no embargo
can be placed upon food expectations.
1t is certain that a percentage Of our
exports will be lost through the ac-
tivity OF German submarine warfare.
Our total supply for export will be in
suficient for the actual needs OF our
European allies.
Oregon and Josephine county must
do their share, but whatever Is done
must be done promptly. We may
not greatly increase the wheat yield
at this late date, but larger quaint.
les OF beans. potatoes, and like crops
can be planted. and acre for acre they
will be more valuable than wheat.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1917-04-22

tent instructors for classes In five
subjects; Telegraphy. wireless,
shorthand, first aid and automobile
driving and repairing,
A meeting Ia called for Monday
evening. at seven o'clock. This early
hour Is set so as to allow the guard
to transact pressing business and
meet their instructors ut eight
o'clock. The pledges have arrived
from headquarters and members will
sign them at this meeting. Come
prepared to pay the dues OF 90 cents
each.
A general invitation to girls and
young married women between the
ages OF II and 80 to Join Is extended.
Those wishing to become members
should come in at once as the class
work will start Immediately. The In
terest displayed in the work Is splen-
did and growing constantly.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1917-04-22

counter-attack. They are always In
dicated by u sudden rise to terrific
intensity OF the ccaseless artillery roll
along fronts OF one, two. three or
more miles
Although these battles are furious
in their intensity, only tho artillery
Is usually visible M the sign OF the
conflict because the infantry fights
It's way forward under the cover OF
forests. ravines and valley. or slips
through former German trenches.
The ability OF the French to bonn
bard without limit any point, at any
time. Ia what permits the absolute
certainty OF an advance. Such u
concentration OF fire as the French
pour In where they want II. COM
pletely wipes out every defensive de-
Vice known to German genius since
1914. But II the actual fighting
battle front does not reveal the pres
ence of troops. Immediately to the
rear there Is everywhere visible a
titanic concentration OF men, muni-
tions and material. The valleys.
woods and ravines are filled with
cavalry Infantry, batteries. munl-
ton trains. automobiles. trucks. can
non all either advancing or await
ing the word to advance, There is
forward movements everywhere.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1917-04-22
FRENCH STRATEGY
OF Winning KIND

With the French Armies Offensive
in France. April 2l.--The French
out-hIndenburged Hindenburg In
their grea: offensive. II IL possible
today. for the first time, to reveal
some OF the strategy which, to date.
has sent the French forces on In. their
greatest VI tory since the war began.
It was the same strategic super
iority that enabled the French TO
force the Germans acceptance OF the
ground previously chosen by the
French as the site OF the battle OF
the Marne. In the same fashion. the
French forced the Germans to accept
the site OF the present battle OF the
Aisne-on ground carefully selected
by the French strateglsts from Sois-
sons to Auberive.
Hindenburg's strategic retreat"
was for the purpose OF forcing the
French to accept battle on ground
which the German stan had chosen
before the Hlndenburg line. That
strategy has now failed. The French
did not choose Hlndenburg's line as
the main point OF their offensive.
Likewise. all the wanton destruc-
tion in the pathway OF the German
retreat--all the razlng OF trees, farms
and villages done to interfere with
the allies advance. has now proved
utterly useless as a military step
and completely unjustifiable.
The battle OF the Aisne ls now In
its sixth day. II will likely continue
for weeks before u decisive moment
Is reached. according to the general
impression among strategists at the
front.
Along the forty odd miles OF fight
Ing line, there are three general secl
tlons, where the topography of the
country makes three natural divl-
sions. To the left is the section from
Scissors to Craonne, the center lies
between Craonne and Rheims and the
right Is between Rheims and Au-
berive.
Information obtalnable here at the
front today was that the divisions
are likely to undergo notifications,
with the possibility always OF q great
extension Of the front.
Today the battle Is raging every
where along the three divisions with
incredible fury. The great struggle
sub-dlvldes itself into numerous
smaller engagements. They may
seem meaningless little clashes but
every one OF them tends to II COM
mon objective, fixed long before
hand.
Scarcely an hour OF the day or
night does not witness at some point
either an attack or the repulse OF