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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1917-07-28
limited States Deputies Questioning
Men of This City Believed to Have
Eyaded Draft Law.

Authorities of the United STATES
government are already at work in
this city rounding up "slackers." for
the government is determined that
there shall be no evasion Of the Sc
lective draft law.
It is understood that several
Young men CT this city, believed to
be in the age limits prescribed for
conscription and who failed to reg
lister, have been approached by de-
nuties of the Federal government IN
this connection. In cases where the
age of a man who failed to register
is established as being between
,iwenty-one and thirty-one years ar
rests and heavy punishment Will
follow.
II is not believed that there are
any "s!ackers" in Alexandria. Ger
tainly there are none working in dl-
rect opposition to the conscription
law. but the Federal government is
not taking any chances, and is on
the lookout daily for any evaders Of
the law. Sporadic and individual at
tempts to violate the draft law re-
curing men to register, or to evade
consequences Of registration, have
been left by the Department of Jus
tice to the local criminal machinery,
and such cases will be prosecuted in
the police court should any be found
If any concerted movement against
the law is found by the government,
however, it's expert secret service
men will be put on the trail.
There may be few cases OIL
"slackers" in this city, but, If so,
thew are few andsfar between and
probably. will be uncovered when the
men are called to the colors and the
local exemption board, composed OF
George H. Rucker, E. E. Downham,
R. E. Sweeney, and DR.. Edward A.
German, begins to hold IT'S meetings
next week.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1917-07-28
EFFECT OF STRIKE.
Shortage of Meat is Threatened by
Strike in Chicago.

Shortage of Meat is Threatened by
Strike in Chicago.
Chicago's meat industry may be
paralyzed within "a hours and Wash
ington probably will be forced to
draw upon Kansas City and Omaha
for it, meat supply, according to To-
cal representatives of big. Western
packing houses.
At 6 o'clock this morning $500
switchmen in the Chicago freight
yards went on strike, tying up@ship-
ments on nineteen trunk line rail
roads and forcing the roads to declare
an embargo on shipments of perish
able freight. including meat.
For a period Of forty eight hours
Washington may be short Of meat
until traffic conditions have been ad-
justed. so that shipments may be
routed around Chicago. but after that
time conditions will again become
normal, it was said.
All the big Western packing houses
which have plans in Chicago, upon
which Washington and other Eastern
cities rely for large proportion OF
their supplies, have additional plants
either at Kansas City or Omaha.
Shipments Of cattle destined for
Chicago will be sent into the Omaha
and Kansas City plapts and all dress
ed meats will be routed arount
Chicago until the embargo has been
lifted.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1917-07-28
CHARGED WITH THEFT.
Sundry Articles Found in Home OF
Alexandrians Believed to Have Been
Stolen From Cars.

Stolen From Cars.
Domestic infelicity caused the ar
rest yesterday afternoon of George
Riker, junior, residing on the north
side Of Duke street, near Royal.
Riker's wife had proceeded to the
station house for the purpose oil
swearing out warrant against him
on the charge of disorderly conduct
towards her, and the couple meeting, a
war of words was precIpitated be-
tween them, during which the wife
alleged that her husband had num-
ber of articles at the house which
had evidently been stolen from cars.
She said he had brought home three
pairs1 Of shoes yesterday morning.
Sergeant Scott and Officer Kern
proceeded to the house where they
found five boxes of cigarettes, six
pairs OF ladies' shoes, two bottles OF
Vicl,is salve. nine pairs OF LADIES'
stockings, ten pairs of mems SOCKS
and four necilties.
The charge of disorderly conduct
was dropped and Riker was. held fo1
it, action of The authorities of Alex
andria county. He was later turned
over to an officer who came here.fo'
him.
Riker, in his defense, alleges tina
he found the articles under pile OF
-, ;lrooj I,ac
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1917-07-28
National Forest Receipts Increase

Washington. July 2S.-Receipts
from the National Forests in the
fiscal year just closed exceeded those
fer 1916, the banner previous year,
by more than s60O,000, and tutaled
over So 10000. The cost of operating
the Forests, about S4.0000,000, was
virtually the same as in 1916.
The timber business realized for
the Government over 81 100000 and
live stock grazing over 81 800. 900.
Permits for water power develop
mcnt brought IN over 100000 ana
other forms of land occupancy. in
GLIDING leases Of land for summer
homes, as much more. Of the grazing
receipts cattle furnished approximate
" 100000 and sheep $4,000
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1917-07-28
Dauphters of Isabella.

The Daughters OF Isabella Unit OF
the American Red Cross will hold a
garden party. on the lawn on the
northwest corner Of Queen and Wash
ington streets on Tuesday evening
next. July 3lst. from 6 to 1920 o'clock
Every member Of the Red Cross Is
earnestly requested to attend and par
take of the delicious refreshments. and
Tins help in the work that is so much
needed at this time.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1917-07-28
ADVANCE IN INSURANCE RATES
Believed That They Will Lead to
Adoption Of "Shingle Ordinances"


Adoption Of "Shingle Ordinances
In Many Cities.
Under date of July End an advance
in insurance rates of 10 cents per
hundred dollars was made by the
fire insurance companies on all
shinele roof dwellings. The Insurance
Field. of. July 26, has the following
article on the subject, which may be
of interest to property owners IN
Alexandria: ~" -. !.
It is, probable that the recent ad-
vance in rates in,. the: states of Vlr-
einia;: North; Carolina, South Caro-
lima, Florida and Alabama may re-
suit in the enactment of shingle roof
ordinances by number of m unicl-
pa tiles so that property owners may
take advantage of the reduced
charges wheres,there are reasonable
anti-shingle roof ordinances.
Requests have been received from
many municipalities. throughout the
South asking for a copy of the city
ordinance recently adopted by At
lanta to govern construction OF
single, roofs: This ordinance was pre-
pared by committee of prominent
underwriters. The text of, the ord'n-
ance is mailed to various cities as
fas. as requests are made. :.
The ordinance provides roof cover
ings shall be approved by the Un.
derwrirers' Laboratories. If wooo
single roof is damaged by fire more
than 20 per cent the entire roof shall
be replaced with materials above
specified. If wood shingle roof i:
to be repaired more. than one per:scent
in one year the same is to be entire
" replaced as stated. Within ttwelv'
Years all roofs covered with woo'
shingles shall be replaced with tn
nroper roof coverings.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1917-07-28
Canning Exhibits Shipped

In order to demonstrate the latesi
and most approved scientific methods
Of canning. a carload Of exhibits ar
ranged by the Department of AgrI'
culture has been shipped from Alex
andria to New York CITY where they
will be placed OF exhibition at tht
office Of the Consolidated Gas Com
panv. About 900 square feet or
space will be required in order tt
show them. Prof. F. Lamson Scribnel
chief of Office exhibits, and A. A
Ormsby, assistant. assembled the
various articles and they were ship
ped under direction of NJ. VI. hleln
in charge of the Department OF Agrl
culture in this city.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1917-07-28

Every copy of the Gazette is paid
for, either in cash or by service
rendered. consequently, there is no
free list of "dead heads" and the
circulation is of far greater value
to the advertiser. If the goods you
offer are what they should be, and
the price is right, your advertisement
ought to bring customers.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1917-07-28
Married Yesterday.

Martin Ball OF Brooklyn, \. Y,
and Miss Ethel Schaffer. Of Alexan-
dria. were married Yesterday, July
27th, by the Rev. W. L. Wayts, a'i
Del Ray.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1917-07-28
Special Announcement Regarding the
Summer School.

The summer session of school for
1917 will begin At 9:3O a. M. We'd
nesday. August ! and will ne con-
Quoted in the Lee school building by
C. A. Burrus, of the City High
School Facults. Opportunity will be
afforded to high school and gram
mar grade students to make up work
in which they are deficient, as we'll
as to take work for advanced stand
ing. It is highly important that all
students intending to take this work
shall be on hand promptly at the
above time end place. 177-tf
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1917-07-28

A report from Pleasant View. AM
hcrst county. says that an aged negro
couple were burned in their home near
there on Tuesday night. Il is believed
two negro men robbed the couple and
fired their home, but no arrests have
been made as yet.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1917-07-28

| visiting her brother, r. /. Kane, IN
this city. has returned to her home in
8ealeton, Va.
Mrs. Mollic Whatley. matron Of
I the Children's Home. left this morn
/ ing for Cedartown, Ga, where she
wGll remain for about month.
| Friends of Mrs. John Henderson,
who has been quite i'll at her home
on north Pitt street, will be glad to
learn that she is improving.
Mrs. w. J. Boothe has left to spend
number of weeks rt Bayhead, N.
j. An item in the Gazette last week,
stated Mrs. Boothe had gone to Pitts
burg, Kans., when it should have
been Mrs. J. W. Booth.
Rev. DR.. John Lee Allison has re-
turned from Montreat. n. c., where
he attended conference this week
ana will occupy his pulpit tomorrow
His morning theme will be Steward
ship of the Divine World His even
ing subject will be evangelistic in
character. Sunday School will be held
1T 9:3O a. m. in the Westminster Build
ing and also at the Payne street
Chapel.
"The Financier. Of New York. pub
fishes the National Bank Roll of
Honor for la17. showing the First
National Bank of Alexandria as
third among The strong banks off the
State of Virginia, it having advanced
from fourth 20 third place during
the year. In proportion of surplus
and profits to capital, it is only sur
passed by the Merchants National
Bank Of Richmond, and the Planters
National Bank of the SAM lily.
C. C. Batcheller, deputy great
sachem. has installed the following
newly elected officers Of Seminole
Tribe of Red men, Of this city: D. w.
rGlascoek.. saenenr:; E. Rt' Sullivan.
senior sycamore; Henry K. -Padgett,
junior sycamore; r. J. Ayers, proph-
ct: D. w. Stanton, chief Of records:
+. c. Glasgow. collector of wampum;
f. T.. Finks, keeper of wampum;* F..
F. Davis, guard of wigwam; L. E.
Kell, guard of forest; 7. U. Rowley,
first sannap; W. X. Griffith, Jr., sec
ond sannap; j. W. Langley, keeper
of council house; Frederick Schwab,
| first warrior.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1917-07-28
ANOTHER CONTINGENT ARRIVES

More American Troops Are Cheered
When They Reach Europe.
A European Port, July %. An
other American contingent has safely
arrived and disembarked.
The American troops arrived by
the same steamer whercon Kermit
Roosevelt. his wife and child travelled.
When tenders went alongside. ;'the
vessel Friday the men were IN nlgn
spirits and frequently shouted:
care we downhearted? was an
swered with a roaring NO, given
with great enthusiasm
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1917-07-28

Mrs. w. G. LeHew returned to he1
home in this city today after an eX-
tended visit to Sioux City, Iowa.
Misses Pearl and Pauline Mason
have returned to their home on
north Patrick street after two
weeks visit to relatives in Burke, Va.
Fl. Garnett Pitts has sold to G..
Bryan Pitts his. half interest in
houses Nos. 1000 and 1902 Prince
street.
In the Corporation Court today a
final decree was entered in the case
II Alice D. Kirby VS.. Frank Kirby,
granting divorce to the plaintiff from
The defendant upon statutory grounds.
Mr.. and Mrs. S. l.. Monroe. VINO
have been numbered among the
guests at the Ramsay boarding house
on Cameron street for some years
pa Il have taken an apartment III
the Wagar on Fairfax street.
There was a large attendance OF
the soldiers at the Westminster Build
inc last evening when social and
entertainment was given for theiF
benefit. 1t was under the direction
Of the ladies Of the Second Presbyter-
ian charch. Refreshments we're served
and 4 musical program was rendered
during he evening. The program OIL
the e,euing included an address o!
welcome BY the Rev. Dr. John Lee
Allison, pastor. Of the church. black
face comedians stunts, by Private
Harris 18th Field artillery. solos BY
Sergeant frost, 9TH Maryland lnfan-
,ry, and Sergeant Nelson. 18th fHld
artillery. and Misses Mary Callahan
and Helen Richardson. recitation by
Miss Evelyn Howard. ana play
presented by the girl members of
Clan Mckay" At the conclusion
Of the program refreshments were
served and arrangements made Tor
another entertainment for the sold
les next Friday night in the West
minister Building.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1917-07-28

Miss Louisa Jackson Of S.. Mlchaels.
Md. is the guest o. Mrs. j. h. Spar
rev in the Colonial apartments.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1917-07-28
Don,t Want Men Who Drink

Washington, July 2S.-Altnough
this country is involved in the great
oct war known to history and recruit
ing for the First to Fight? IS be-
;ne conducted lightning fast, the
sterling standards Of the SOLDIERS
of the Sea" must be upheld, it was
announced at Marine Corps Head
quarters today.
Upon hearing the report that a
local police Judge allowed three men
charged with being drunk to 60 un-
nunished providad they enlisted in
- ra=SaA reral Com
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1917-07-28

If you want to reach the people of
Alexandria use the Gazette. 1t goes
into every worth while home in the
city every afternoon.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1917-07-28
- ooo TONS OF CORN SPOIL

Compr5rd Cargo Of One. OF Ei2nteeh
Neutral Vessels Now i'll Baltimore
HarbOr.
Baltimore. July 2S.-Ahout 1;oOo
rms Of corn. comprising the cargo OF
enc Of the eighteen neutral gram
laden ships in port here awaiting
United States government license was
dumped overheard Thursday because
it had spoiled.
OF the eighteen vessels. Which nave
eGCn0 tons of grain ir their holds.
fifteen are Dutch and three NGre"e-
yian. Some of the ships are. sal"
to have had their cargoes uhue'
matches for months.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1917-07-28
Alexandria City and Suburbs

Miss Florence Gardner has left to
spend several weeks at Mountain
View Farm in Warren, Va.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1917-07-28
IN MEMORIAM

In loving remembrance of our
dear son, Charles Mumford. who died
one year ago, July 20. 1916:
Do not ask ME if I miss him.
Oh, thero's such a vacant place;
Oft | think i hear his footsteps
Or see his beaming face.
| miss him and mourn in silence un-
seen,
And live in memory of the boy
that has been;
Unknown ani forgotten by some he
may he
But the grave that contains him
is sacred to me.
By his loving Father and Family
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1917-07-28
NOTICE

This is to give notice that will
NOS be responsible for any bills ir.-
Cured by my wife, Alma Rlker, or
and after this date, July %, 1871
l79-3t GEORGE ALFRED RlKEk.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1917-07-28

Tell the readers of the Gazette
what you want through Gazette
want aG. It will get results for you
while you wait.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1917-07-28

Miss Florence H. Herbert left to-
dav to spend several weeks at Ashe-
vile, n. c.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1917-07-28

Miss Dorothy Moore and Miss
Beatrice Ayers are the guests of
friends and relatives at Rectortown,
Va.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1917-07-28

friends and relatives at fectofto"h,
Va.
The Rev. Daniel Showalter will
preach in the Second Baptist church
tomorrow morning at II o'clock and
Judge Louis c. Barley will speak
there in the evening at 8 o'clock.
Funeral services for the late Sllas
Devers. Sr., who died Thursday af-
ternoon will be held tomorrow after
noon in Beulah Church in Fairfax
county, near the place where the de
ceased lived for number of years.
The younger set will turn out en-
masse tonight, it is expected, at the
dance of the ladies' auxiliary OF the
Old Dominion Boat Club in the boat
house on the river front. The splen-
did music thai is secured for these
bi-weekly affairs is one of their most
attractive features.
Services at Trinity VI. E. Church to-
morrow will be rs follows: Sunday
school at $50 a. m, preaching at II
O'Clock by Chaplain A. S. Smith, gen
eral secretary for the Y. NJ. {. A.
work at the military camp near this
city. In the evening preaching by
Charles T. Pierpoint. Everybody
vii! be welcome.
Another unhappy instance Of failure
to observe the traffic laws OF TINS
city resulted in a collision this morn
ing about ten o'clock IN front OIL
Warfelds drug store at the corner OF
King and Pitt streets. a wagon
driven by q colored man was struck
by truck Of the Mutual Ice Company
with such force that the driver OF
the smaller vehicle was knocked from
his seat into the street. Luckily,
he was not injured beyond a few
bruises and shaking up. According
to witnesses. both vehicles were
turning the corner and the man driv-
ing the wagon made the turn in
the manner called for by the traffic
rules. but it is said the driver of the
truck failed to turn out enough for
the wagon.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1917-07-28

Mrs. Catherine Makely is the guest
of Mr.. and Mrs. J. NJ. Green IN Sta1-
ford county.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1917-07-28

Miss Mary Thornton has left for q
ten days trip to Colonial Beach.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1917-07-28

Gazette want ads get. busy and get
results. They will work for you
while you rest.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1917-07-28

The Rev. Daniel Showalter will
preach in the Second Baptist church
tomorrow morning at II o'clock and
Judge Louis c. Barley will speak
there in the evening at 8 o'clock.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1917-07-28

Mrs. w. G. LeHew returned to her
home in this city today after an eX-
tended visit tc Sioux City, Iowa.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1917-07-28

Miss Helen Kane, who has beer
visiting her brother, P. l. Kane, il
this city. has returned to her home il
3ealeton, Va.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1917-07-28

Daniel Kendrick was a recent guest
at the home of George Groves, in
Remington.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1917-07-28

Mrs. Mollic Whatley, matron of
the Children's Home. left this morn
ing for Cedartown, Ga, where she
we'll remain for about month.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1917-07-28

Misses Pearl and Pauline Mason
have returned to their home on
north Patrick street after two
weeks visit to relatives in Burke, Va.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1917-07-28

Friends of Mrs. John Henderson,
who has been quite i'll at her home
on north Pitt street, will be glad to
learn that she is improving.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1917-07-28

In the Corporation Court today a
final decree was entered in the case
II Alice D. Kirby VS.. Frank Kirby,
granting a divorce to the plaintiff from
The defendant upon statutory grounds.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1917-07-28

Fl. Garnett Pitts has sold to G..
Brvan Pitts his. half interest in
houses Nos. 1000 and 1902 Prince
street.
The Parker post., 1917-05-05
Caught With the Goods.

Constable John Roberts caught
''Blackie" Gallagher last Saturday
night with the goods-4S pints of
whiskey. Each of the bottles bore
the government bonded stamp, but
the bottoms had been removed and
squirrel" whiskey substituted for
the genuine article, which makes
"Blackie's' infractiOn of the pro-
hibitiOn laws all the more heinous.
''Blackie'' came in on the east
bound morning passenger, and had
the cOntraband secreted in a roll of
bedding. In passing through the
day coach Constable Roberts spot
ted another roll of bedding in a
seat, and started to pick it up, where
upon a man in the back seat told
him to "let that alone" The Con-
stable asked the stranger if the bed
ding belonged to him, as he had
felt bottles inside Of it. Suspecting
that everything was not as it should
be, the stranger denied that it was
his, and not a person in the car
would claim it, whereupon the con-
stable took possession of the bed
ding, and upon opening it up found
48 pint bottles of whiskey. Who
ever owned the stuff lost the booze,
but saved Jail sentence and fine.
''Blackie's' booze was destroyed
by the constable Monday evening in
the presence of witnesses, except one
bottle, which was kept for evidence.
Gallagher was taken to Yuma
Monday by Deputy Sheriff Henry
Bandy
The Parker post., 1917-05-05
Baseball Team Reorganized.

At meeting held Tuesday night,
a reorganization of the Parker base
ball team was effected, and a new
start will be taken with a member
ship of sixteen. G. A. Marsh was
chosen captain and r. H. Fuller
secretary-treasurer. A complete set
Of uniforms has been ordered and
will be here very soon. 1t is the in
tentiOn in the future to give an in
teresting game on the Parker dia-
mon every Sunday afternoon, and
from now on the boys propose to
play ball" as they have never play
ed before. With these right smart"
uniforms, which will of course give
each player fright peart" appear
ance, they will put up a game such
as will gain the plaudits of the most
case-hardened critic, and cause even
the shy bunnies in the bushes to sit
up and take notice.
The cooperation of the public is
respectfully solicited, and, in order
to defray expenses, a benefit ball
will be given at Hosfelt's hall on
Friday evening, May IL, to which
all are cordially invited to attend.
The Parker post., 1917-05-05
JUDGE STANFORD DECIDES IN .
FAVOR Of GOVERNOR CAMPBELL

IDENTIFY been changed from Campbell
to Hunt. The motion to strike out
Eager, Swansea, Curtis and Cotton
wood was then granted. Bisbee l,
Miami and KeOhane ranch precincts
were not stricken. Ballots with a
cross to the left of Campbell's
name to the number of twenty-five
were thrown out, the court ruled,
and the motion of the Hunt attor-
neys to dispose of 76 ballots in Pine
dale where the name of a candidate
had been written in by the election
clerk was denied.
1t was then that Judge Sloan ask
ed who the court had decided should
be governor of Arizona. Judge Stan
ford replied that Thomas E. Camp
bell had received a majority of be-
tween 30 and SO, the exact number
not being available until a careful
compilation had been made. Judge
Sloan could not understand how
Campbell could be in the lead with
Snowflake out, whereupon the court
forgot to mention that the order to
throw out this precinct had also been
vacated as well as the order granting
the motion to strike out four of the
precincts attacked by the contestee
during the last two weeks.
There was no demonstration by
the court room audience after the
decision had been explained. Con-
stituents Of both parties filed silently
out of the room. Senator Ives re-
mained long enough to ask the court
few questions as to what he based
his decision on and then left the
room. He later filed notice of ap-
peal, but it is doubtful, Hunt sup
porters say, whether the case will
ever reach the supreme court.