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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1917-05-18
RUSSIA WILL CONTINUE IN LINE

AS a result of meeting in Petro-
grad of the commanders-in-chief from
all the fronts except the Caucasus,
General Brussilof and Gurko have
withdrawn their designations, and re-
ports of further designations are re-
futed by the definite announcement
that all commanders have decided to
remain at their posts. Thus the crisis
in the army, which formed an ala2c1-
ing accompaniment to the political
crisis, has been averted.
The pangs of the birth OF repllD-
lican Russia seem to be about over,
and from all that can be learned the
Muscovites will remain true to their
allies Notwithstanding the attempts
of Germany to bring about separate
peace with the new republic. The
different factions have determined TO
fight to a finish against Prusslan
militarism.
General Brussiloff in the early
STAGES of the war showed his mill
tary genius by penetrating far into
the enemy's country. Through no
fault of his own he was compelled TO
retreat, but his mastery strategy
was manifested by the fact that he
saved his army. The guns and am
mun!tion furnished him were inter-
;or to those of the Germans, and 1t
has been suggested that this was the
fault of the powers then ruling Rus
STA.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1917-05-18

with Germany, was rejected, lat to
a. amid howls of derision.
81 understand the gentleman from
Massachusetts is a millionaire
shouted Representative Helm, OF
Alabama, while another member
yelled "Millionaires Club" at those
voting with Mr.. Paige.
Members of Congress during the
war between the states received less
than half that allowed them at pres
ent. During that period the cost OF
living was as high as it is now.
Members of the United States
Congress were at first allowed their
actual expenses in coming to and
returning from Washington to-
gether with the cost of living in
Washington while Congress was in
session. Later they voted them
selves two dollars a day, which has
from time to time been increased
At present they receive $500 per
annum with mileage, stationery, etc
The members of the British Parlia-
ment serve without salary.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1917-05-18
NEW GUN BATTLES GERMANY

win Eno,and's newest death-deal-
ing weapon come to America!
It's the Stokes gun-invepted by
Wjlfred, Stokes-and is declared to
be more deadly than the giant Ger
man howitzers.
1t is the most important war IN
vention since the tanks appeared,
and has already been used with tell
ing effect in France. Reports just
rec&ved in America say there has
never been anything like it since the
beginning of warfare.
1t has been only vaguely described
by the war correspondents, for the
reason, of course, that detailed des-
cription is forbidden. The Germans
know to their cost of its existence,
but they do not know how the gun is
made nor how it works, so thaC the
references to it must be more or less
vague. One of the correspondent,
referring to it the other day, said:
"It sends up into the air like a
group of lead pencils flight of
bombs which sail down on their OBJ
jectives with deadly: accuracy land a
terrific explosive effect" I. Another
CORES pendent writes of the ''corus-
cations of hail Of Stokes bombs
most awe-inspiring both in appear
ance and effect"
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1917-05-18
NEWS OF THE DAI e.

Capt. G.. II. Mason and crew OF
two men of the schooner Henry 5.
Lawson. which was sunk off Cedar
Point Monday midnight by the Nor
weeian steamer ICELAND. outward
bound from this port for Norfolk,
arrived at Baltimore Wednesday. The
captain reported that the steamer
struck the Lawson and cut her al
most in two. All hands were saved
by taking to the boat, the steamer
in the meantime standing by to
aid. The Lawson lies east by
south two and a half miles from
Cedar Point. The mainmast is about
six feet above the surface and the
foremost is floating, attached to
riggin, some distance away. The
Lawson was loaded with pulp wood
from the Rappahannoc!z for Balti-
more
Germany planned not only to raid
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1917-05-18
z U
OUR FLAG IN FRANCE

Up with the flag in France. lads, up
with the flag in France!
As the dawn-rays rising oversee, so
be it's bright advance;
The dawn-rays flaming on the sea,
the morning round the world
Long and dark was the night to US,
while the stars and stripes were
furledl ~
Out with the sword in France; lads,
out with the sword In france!
AS the sudden CLEAN OF twilight
star, so be its flashing glance;
A star that brings mighty hope to
a people worn and pressed;
Glad were they for the kindly word
but the helping hand is best.
Follow the guns in France, lads, fol
low the guns in France!
Take with those on the foremost line
the brave mans fighting chance;
There's a people here behind you,
whose dreaming hours are past,
Who will send you forth with swell
ing heart, and back you to the
last.
Fight for the worlds defense, lads,
as your fathers fought before,
For truth and right against ruthless
might, for freedoms cause once
more!
Though the way be long and the haz'
ard strong, for glory or mis-
chance, 1859
Up with the flag in France. lads, up
with the flag in France!
Couthouy Smith OF the slg-
ilantes.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1917-05-18

n. B-Fol1owInE schedule figures
are published only as information not
trains leave Union Station, Ale1an-
dria.
1897 A. NJ, Daily-Local between
Washington and Danville. delivers
connection daily except So t sgn faI Coat at
SAT A. NJ. Daily-Local for Harrison.
burg and way stations, Buffet parlof
car
OFT A. NJ. Daily-Ma:l train. coaches
for Manassas Warrentonl Orange.
Lynchburg, Greensboro and Gharlotteeii
stops only for passengers to points
at which scheduled to stop. CoaShes
and Sleeping cars to Atlanta, New
Orleans, Birmingham Sleeping car
saisburg to Ashyllis eoaf panvii ref
Greensboro, and Charlotte.
1922 p. NJ Daily--Local for Chariot
tesville connecting at Calverton Tor
Warrenton.
1852 P. NJ. Daily-Birmingham Spe-
cial. Sleeping cars between New YORK.
Atlanta. Admission, Birmingham. and
Through first class coaches between
Washington, Atlanta and Birmingham
Dining car service. Tourist to Califor-
mia daily.
1902 p. M.-7oaily local for liar
risonburE and way Stations on Manas-
sas branch. Pullman Buffet parlor
| cars.
5:22 p. NJ local for Warrenton.
1917 p. N. Daily-AuSusta Speciai
| Through train with sleeping cars 10
Charlotte, Columbia, Aiken and Au-
gusta. Through Sleeping cars to ASH
Vile.
1902 p. NJ. Daily-Washington and
Chattanooga Limited tvia Lynchburs)
| First class coaches and sleeping cars
| to Roanoke. Knoxville Chattanooga,
| Sleeper to New Orleans. washington
| to Roanoke Dining car service.
1902 P. NJ. Daily-New York aho
New Orleans Limited. All Pullman
train. Club and Observation ears to
New Orleans. Dining car service.
4:27 A. NJ Daily-Memphis special
| sleeping cars and coaches for Roa-
noke, Knoxville, Nashville, Chatta-
| nooGa. and Memphis. Dining car SER
vice. washington sleeping cars open
10 p. m.
For detailed schedule hgures, tick
; ets,reservations ETC., apply to
| S. d. SHELTON
/ Union ticket agent Alexandria, Va.
, II. T. CARY, Genl Pass. Agent
w H TAYLOE. Pass. Traffic Mgr.
r. H. Doubts. Division Passenger
Agent, 7O5 18th ST., n. W. Washing
ton, D. C.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1917-05-18
FORSEE BIG FRUIT CROP
Farmers ,Gratifed by Outlook Despite
backward Season

!. New Egypt, N. J. May 18.-With
warmer weather assured farmers arc
beginning to breathe freely and this
morning an inspection was made
through this section covering Ocean,
Monmouth and Burlington counties,
The first part of the trip showed
promise of one of the largest crops
of fruit for several years. This COW
ers apples, pears, plums, cherries and
peaches. The smaller fruits such as
strawberries and rasperries have teen
affected somewhat by cold weather
and frost, but not seriously.
Several farmers have been conf
PEELED to plow out their first potato
paintings as they have rotted; but
there are five or six remarkable eX-
ceptions here, as some are coming
through the ground after being plant
ed for six weeks.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1917-05-18
GERMANY AND THE LIBERTY
LOAN

AS the Philadelphia Record says,
no influence is likely to be so imme-
date or effective upon the present
war as the result Of the subscriptions
to the Liberty Loan of the United
States. No move is, our people may
feel assured, being watched with more
anxiety by the German Government,
and the effect one way or the other
upon the Kaiser and his associates
will play an important part IN the
war.
There is plenty of evidence that the
GREAT masses of German people are
beginning to count. and there is au-
thentic information that efforts are
being made to convince them that the
people of the United States are not
in sympathy with our participation
in the war are not willing to back
President Wilson to the limit.
The size of the subscriptions to
the Liberty Loan will be the hrss
answer to this, And there is little
doubt that every patriot who helps to
indicate that every dollar available
is as ready to respond to the call for
Liberty Bond subscriptions as Tie
flesh and blood of the country will aid
more effectively in ending the war
than in any other manner now avail
able.
That all of the Liberty Loan will
he taken by the people of the coun-
try need not be doubted, but the loan
ought to be many times oversubscrib-
ed That will be the best answer to
the German idea that the people Of
this country are not in this war to
the end. Every dollar now subscrio-
ed to the Liberty Loan is not likely to
be called upon now or in the future
but every dollar now subscribed to
that loan will, it is safe 70 say, save
the lives Of thousands of American
men who will otherwise have to be
sent to foreign land to prove by
their sacrifice upon fields of blood
that the United States stand for its
libertv-loving professions.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1917-05-18
SHIP AND 121 LOST
Vessel Carrying Men to Alaska Cam
neries Abandoned Stranded.

feSSel (dtT lUS NeH W hidShd S'u-
neries Abandoned Stranded.
San Francisco, May IS. - The
three-masted ship Standard, owned
by Libby. Mcneil & Libby, is total
wreck off Cape Constantine. in Ber-
ing Sea, according to message re-
ceived here by the naval radio station
OF nearly $50 men aboard the vessel,
only 90 have been rescued, according
to the report.
The vessel, which carried a large
crew and many men for the ALASKA
canneries, stranded May IA, and was
abandoned the next day, when heavy
seas began to pound her to pieces
Five lifeboats. each crowded to
capacity, were launched. One was
picked up few hours later, con-
tanning 90 men. So far, according TO
the message received today, none OF
the remaining boats have been sight
ed.
The Standard, a ship of 1851 net
tons. left San Francisco April Z. for
Bristol Bay. Alaska. The message re-
ceived here was sent out by the naval
radio station at st. Paul, Prlbllof
Islands, in Bering Sea.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1917-05-18
WILL HONOR REGIsTRANTs.

AS will be seen elsewhere in the
Gazette, Registration Day for service
under the War Army bill will be made
the occasion for patriotic demonstra-
tons all over the country. The date
soon will be fixed by a proclamation
of the President, and Secretary Bak-
or as chairman of the Council OF Ma
tional Defense, has asked the State
Council of Defense to take the LEAD,
with the assistance of the Chamber OF
Commerce of the United States and
National Committee of Patriotic and
Defense Societies, in making it a
memorable occasion. There will be
celebrations in honor of those VINO
register, with talks by Governors
Mayors presidents of Chamber OF
Commerce and others, all soundings
the high note Of patriotism.
The place of honor in local parades
will be given to young men OF regis
tration age.
Committees of men and women VIII
be at every registration booth to pin
an emblem on each man who regis
tiers. This may be a red, white ana
blue ribbon drawn through the but
tonhole. or possibly a button bearing
the words-"I am registered-are
iyou?"
One of the most thrilling incidents
recorded in the "Pilgrims's Progress
represents a man attired in war pan
oply forcing his way through crowd
of spiritual slackers in ORDER TO reach
the desk of the registrar VINO mas
our names written in heaven. he
asks that his name be entered as a
soldier of the cross in the war against
the Prince of the Power of the Air.
It is hoped that every man eligible
under the military bill will follow the
example of the brave Christian sol
dier described by John Bunyan.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1917-05-18
WAR ON WHISPERS.

The fall of whiskers in Hoboken
was signaled yesterday when Dr..
Joseph Stack, chief medical Inspector
of the board of health. notified the
city employees that all that stood be-
tween them and perfect health was
their germ-carrying lip hedge. IN
an announcement circulated by a
heavily bearded messenger, the in
spector called attention to the I'M
speakable germ bearer and begged
all to remove instantly all the facial
underbrush.
There is nothing new under the
sun. Hirsute growths ON the face
we're looked upon with contempt by
the Egyptians in the days of the
Pharaohs.. 1t will be remembered
that when Joseph was about to be
ushered into the presence of the
Egyptian monarch for the purpose OF
interpreting his dreams that ne was
shaved.
From time immemorial men have
supposed in fact high authorities
have told them so-that the nous
tache is hygienic, as it arrested par
ticIes which would enter the nasal
cavity were they not intercepted
playing a similar part to growths
in the interior Of the organ.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1917-05-18

America from submarine base in
Mexico, but to terrorize this coast
with Zeppelins, according to a state
ment yesterday by Lieut.. Frank
Wolf, of the German army, alleged
German spy, made to Federal Dis
trict Attorney Preston in San Fran
cisco. He said Germany planned to
ship submarines and zeppelins to a
base in Mexico and operate from
there.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1917-05-18
Norfolk and Washington
Steamboat Comnanv

Every day in the year for Fortress
Monroe, Norfolk, Newport News and
points south, via superb, powerful
steel palace steamers.
Through connections made at Nor
folk with steamers of the Old Domin-
ion Steamship Company for New
York and Merchants and Miners
Stec -uships for Bos.os
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1917-05-18
A GREAT WAR IF
We Don't Weaken, Says Well
known Writer who Speaks Plainly

A few nights ago a public demon
'stration was held in Madison Square
Garden, New York, to honor the crews
of visiting French warsnIps, writes
Wallace Irwin of the Vigilantes. That
night was truly inspiring to loyalty
and to brotherhood in arms. The
twelve thousand who beat the other
twelve thousand to the door and
stormed the auditorium were on their
feet most of the evening, shaking the
Ordered ceiling with Yankee cheers
and Rebel yells. At one dramatic
point French Lieutenant-C Commander
leaped over the ropes into the central
arena and whipped out his sword, a
tongue of fame, to signal many
hundred French bayonets which
sprouted suddenly skyward, a corn
field of steel, raised to the glory Of
a new Ally. The ensuing din was ter
rife and lon the tide OF a young en-
thusiasm-helped knock off the hat
of the only pacitist present.
1t was out of the contrasting 81
lence which followed that / heard the
warning spoken softly by the little
man just behind me.
It'll be great war;" he said, "if
we don't weaken.
If we don't weaken there's the
point of a sermon! Nobody likes to
preach on the elderly subject of pro-
hibition; but we are now launched as
Nation upon the business OF kill
ing and being killed and at such a
time none of us can afford to trifle
with the truth. We mustn't weaken
and we must cut out the rotten roofs
Of weakness.
Sane America wants the manufac-
ture of alcoholic beverages stopped
for a reason that has nothing to GO
with sentimental twaddle. The manu-
facture of alcoholic beverages, if con-
tinued with us, would amount to q
deadly German plot in our midst.
This is a matter Of plain business
fact. The world is facing starvation
America must feed herself and the
world; and she cannot sit by and see
millions of tons of good, clean grain
being poured into watts to make q
rather expensive, somewhat poison
Gus, entirely useless liquid.
Already they are talking of giving
Us war bread. Your grocer has learn
ed to say Food shortage" as he
doubles the price of every edible and
in the saloon next door the workman
who would surely serve our In
dustrial Army a little better were
/ he sticking to cold water is cheat
ing somebody out of square meal
every time a glass of "the same" !S
showed at him over the bar.
It's up to the banker and the baker
the pub and the club. We arc struG-
Cling desperately to make lood-shlps
large percentage of which are des-
tined to feed Won Capeiie's rulnous
and cowardly sharks. War is becom-
ing something hell never dreamed OF.
And if we're going to OUTAGE he'll
we can't do it by getting drunk at the
expense of soldiers abroad and chill
dren at home. Uncle Sam has got TO
90 in training for the big fight. II
he's going to win he mustn't be starV-
ed or drugged. Patriotic brewers and
distillers know this and are divertng
their business into channels useful to
the Government. Those who are not
patriotic must be compelled into de-
cency-and your influence will help
if you don't weaken.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1917-05-18
RUSSIA WILL NOT SLACKEN.
While Working for General Peace
There Will be no Cessation of
Fighting.

ICISHllhS.
Petrograd, May 1S.-Russia's lead
ers forged ahead yesterday toward
the creation of central authority
placed in a coalition government.
The cabinet was virtually completed.
1t includes in responsible ministers,
six Socialists, representing every
big branch of the party.
Kerenski, the new war and ma
rine minister, began to reap the
fruits of his victory over Miliukotf
bv obtaining from the hold-overs of
the provisional government a clear
cut statement advocating peace
without annexations and contribu-
tions. He further made them pledge
their efforts in behalf of steps to
swing the entente allies in line with
this platform. He obtained this
pledge, too.
But the provisional government,
before finally welcoming the new
corners, made it clear that working
for a general peace does not mean
the slightest slackening on Russia's
part, but on the contrary. vital
strengthening of her armed forces
and her aggressive spirit on the
battle line until victory is won. To
this Kerenski and his colleagues
agreed.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1917-05-18
Maryland, Delaware and
Virginia Railway Co.

Steamers of this line leave Alex
andria every Monday 4:30 P. M.
FOR BALTIMORE AND ALL THB
USUAL RIVER" LANDINGS:
Cuisine and appointments unexceliad.
Freight for Baltimore, Philadelphia
and New York solicited and handled
with care. Through rates and bills
of lading issued.
Single fare to Baltimore, 1925 re-
turn trip $3.50. State rooms of1s:Swsy
$1.50. a.f. =
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1917-05-18
REFUSE TO GIVE PART OF SAL
AIRY.

An amendment by Representative
Paige, of Massachusetts, in ! the
course of ;thel debate on the War Tax
bill in the House yesterday provid-
ing f5 per cent. of the salary of. each
member of Congress be turned over
to the Government during the war
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1917-05-18

a dispatch to La Libert of Paris
from Turin: reports that the Italian
troops have captured thei town of
Dunno. The town of Dunno, "key to
Triest," is on the Gulf Of Triest
about - miles northwest of Triest.
.Austria's principal seaport.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1917-05-18
Washington Southern Ry.
Schedule in effect Nov. IL 1916.


For Washington and points north
daily s:9s, S:23, $3.50 m 1901, R:1s
1928, 2:3O, Through train for New
York, via P. R. R.) 5:14, 6:23, 1923,
1888 p. m. 80
For Fredericksburg, Richmond and
points south at 4:37, 1852 (locaD and
9:47, a. m. 1916, 1922, 1882, 5:1'
llocal) TOP, 9:47 p. m. daily.
Accommodation for Fredericksburg
at 2:23, p. m. Saturdays and Ills q
N. other days of week.
NOTE-Times of arrival anil de.
parture and connections not guaran.
iced.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1917-05-18

2 90, ? 20. 2 g, 9 90, 9 20, 9 49, 20 : o. 90
Z 90, 20. Z 80. s 90, 8 80, 9 90, 80.
10 90, 10 80. IL 10. IL SIS
Sunday and Holidays, same as above
except trains at 90, S 30, 8 90, 70,
40. 7 10, 80, { SO, and s 10 A. M
and IL 55~P. NJ.
A M.---Week :Days---5 35. s 55,I7 5b,
s IS: 10 80, IL Sop. MP 80. l 80.
2 80, 3 80. a 80. 35, 40, IS. 81.
Sunday as above except 30 and
Q SIS A. NJ. and IL 80 T NJ
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1917-05-18
THE WASHINGTON VIR-
GINA RAILWAY co.
In effect June Fl, 1915.

In effect June Fl, 1915.
Subject to Change without Notice.
Leave Alexandria For Wnshlngton-
Daily Except Sundays and Holidays.
\. NI----5 90, 5 40, 6 90, 6 20, 6 40,
6 SO, : 10, I 20, 80, 40, Z so, S 90,
s 10, 30, s 40. 90, 90, Q 40: 10 90.
10 90, 10 40, II 90, IL 20, II 40, Noon
P. M.----12 20, - 40, 90. 1 20, / 40;
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1917-05-18
RAILROADS
SOUTHERN RAILWAY SYSTEM
In EGect December 10, 1916

N. B.-FollowIng schedule figures
are published only as information NOT
guaranteed.
dria
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-11-16
BRITISH COURTESY

AS a striking example of English cour-
tesy. Brigadier General Sir William White,
commanding officer Of the British recruiting
mission to the United States, has issued
orders that American officers are to be
saluted regardless of rank.
The order applies to all British officers In
this country. Its Significance is deeper than
one would think at first glance. It means
that British colonels majors and captains
will salute the American second lieutenant
on sight and that they courteously waive
the rule of Junior officer salutes first"
Many officers of our own army, especially
those of the reserve corps, are lax about
saluting. This is especially noticeable
among medical and dental corps officers
who have had little or no military training,
The ruling of Brigader General White does
not mention that fact No criticism is ca
pressed. 1t does say, however, that Amer
lean officers are to be saluted punctiliously
and that II these fail TO salute first the
British officers should do SO regardless of
rank
British officers salute only with the right
hand. Enlisted men of that army salute
with either hand. That is, they use the
hand farthest away from the officer being
saluted. ..
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-11-16

not general. The following report is made
by the investigator whose article Is crti-
cized by ii. Y: The coal dealer has been
willing to open his books for my inspection
and the grocer has not. The groCers atti-
tude toward his paper-bag coal have found
In ne lrly every case to be evasiNe. lacking
complete frankness in respect TO both Gus
toner and wholesaler. Since the appearance
of this particular article other hagrant
cases have been found in which the grocer
has boosted his price to four or five cents
above the amount he pays for each bag of
coal As to the profit cleared by the whole
saler, although some instances of rapacity
have appeared. In the case quoted in the
article of November IL the dealer made
no such profit as S3.74: he made, in fact.
less than per cent on his cost price. The
retailers profit. our correspondent does
not seem to know, is based on his 1915
gross margin, TO which 80 per cent may be
added. Figured in cents, in the case re-
ferred to- it does not exceed seventy cents
per ton on his bag coal, against the
universal $1.S0 (ninety times two cents)
and very usual $2,70 and even $3.50 ex-
acted by the ocer"--Editor of the EVE
MING LEDGER