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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1917-04-26
AUSTRIA SEEKS PEACE
Believed Real End of Quadruple AL
lance is Drawing Near.

New York, April pa London
cable dispatch to the Times says:
"From specially well-informed
sources the New York Times repre-
sentative learns that there is suH1e
ground for believing that the days
of the quadruple alliance are num-
bered. No statement of the kind
can, of course, be predicted definite
ly, but it is believed to be certain
that Austria is looking around for
ways and means of shaking off the
German fetters, which bind her to
continuation of the war, from which
she can expect no solid gain.
"a clear distinction is drawn be-
tween the secret move by Austria IN
the direction of freedom from German
shackles and the illusory peace
moves which Berlin is generally
ready to foster with the object Of
opening up divergences between the
allies.
at is unnecessary to go into de-
tails of the reasons which may be
presumed to be actuating Austria, for
the changes which the revolution in
Russia and the entrance of America
into the waz have brought about in
respect to territorial. questions, par
ticularly concerning Austria-Hun-
gary, are obvious"
Copenhagen, April 26.-Fienna dis
patches report that an official warn
ing has been posted On the Vienna
exchange against the dangers of a
! speculative bull movement based on
peace rumors. The warning declares
that, while the military and political
situation undoubtedly justities conf
dencc greater reserve is advisable.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1917-04-26
BATTLEFIELD OF ARRAS
Mountains of Dead Pile Higher and
Higher-British Take 1929 Priso-
ners This Week.

London, April 26.-The carnage on
the .Arras battle field is still in full
swing. With every hour the noun
tains of dead pile higher. The British
with their traditional bulldog tenac-
ity, are hacking away at the forefield
defenses of the "Wotan line," while
the Teutons, ordered to hold them at
all costs, are hitting back with a
reckless heroism that is more ghast-
ly in it's consequences than anything
that has been seen at Ferdun, on the
Somme, or in the days of terror that
ushered in the supreme contest now
raging.
Into the breach that has been cut
by the British in their onslaughts
on the three bloodiest Mondays Of the
war-April 9, 16 and 23-Hinden-
burg has thrown approximately
half million reserves. Since yester-
dav morning these have flung them
selves into the fray, ceaselessly. with
deatE-defying determination.
But these human battering rams
have been unable to stem the British
advance, in one sector of the front at
least, the Scarpe. Here the British
last night and today pressed on east
of Havrincourt wood, capturing the
ruined village of Bilhem. Further
headway was also made by Sir Doug
las Haig's men between the Cojeul
and Scarpe rivers.
Since Monday the British have
taken 1929 prisoners. including Sc
officers.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1917-04-26
GETS LITTLE TO EAT.
Governments Premise of Plenty in
Hamburg Lasts Only Day.

Hamburg Lasts Only Day.
Copenhagen, April 26.--An Ameri-
can who has Just arrived here from
Hamburg says that Hamburg last
week was affected by the same strike
movement as Berlin. y big dcmon-
stration led to lavish promises by the
authorities and even TO the suspension
of the card system for the day, dur
ing which it was possible TO huy
bread and, as far as available, pota-
toes. Now it is almost impossible,
according to this American, to obtain
these necessaries even on cards.
This American saw Albert Bailin,
director general Of the Hamburg
American Steamship Company, who
has close relations with the German
authorities, and confirms the report
that Herr Bailin entertains an opti-
mistic view of the possibility of an
early peace.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1917-04-26
PEACE SENTIMENT GROWS

German People Anxious to End War,
Travelerss Reports.
The Germans are increasingly anX-
ious for peace.
This was the message traveller ar
irving in a neutral country from Ger
many gave to American diplomatic
officials, according to a cabiegram
received today.
He declared that a strike OF 25O,-
600 laborers in Berlin Showed the
growth of a desire for peace.
Moreover, he announced that Ger
many has reduced her bread rations
from 1000 to 1000 grams per week
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1917-04-26
WHAT YOU CAN GROW.
Record of Vegetables Produced Oh 4
Plot of Ground 80 by so Feet.

Plot of Ground 80 by 80 Feet.
Perhaps you are wondering if it
will pay you to cultivate your gar
den. Here is what one man raised on
his backyard garden.
E. l.. Thurston, superintendent of
schools, presented to the Capital
Garden Club. in Washington, at its
recent meeting, this record of produc-
ton on a plot of land thirty by fifty
feet The ground was poor. More
over, it had substratum of bricks
mortar and rocks.
The first years cultivation pro-
duced a good crop. The second year
a careful record was kept, ard here is
what was obtained: Four bushels
of potatoes, 6S4 tomatoes, 81 squash,
225 onions, 14O heads of lettuce, 10
dozen corn, 166 pepers, $50 carrots,
316 beets, 1S quarts shell lima beans
g 1-2 bushels string beans, 4 Ia
quarter peci:s of peas, 60 roots OF
salsifer, 2G resses of spinach.
Nor does this list include smaller
quantities grown for experiment pur,
poses and all the various sorts Of
seasonings.
Moreover, all this was done witt
an expenditure of actual, work, ex
elusive of careful thought to plan
ming and rotation Of crops, of exactly
thirty-fye minutes per day.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1917-04-26
WHEAT AT HIGHEST MARK.
Nav Option Climbs to $3.50 and IS
Followed in Rapid Ascension by the
Other Grains.

Chicago. April 2G.-Wheat shot
past all previous high records yester-
day on 4 market bare of offerings.
The May option rose 12 cents as
compared with Yesterdays close, to
$3.50: July advanced 81 cents to
$2.13 81, and September 7 Ia cents
to S1.S9. Prices of corn and oats
also were all on the highest level in
the history Of the Board Of Trade.
At st. Louis another record was hung
up in the sale of No. . red wheat
for immediate delivery at So bushe!.
Traders were somewhat impressed By
a prediction credited to the Minister
of Agriculture of Ontario that wheat
would sell at 81 before it again sold
at 50.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1917-04-26
CONCERT TOMORROW EVENING.
To be Given at Westminster Building
fe: Benefit of Salvation Army.

10: DSNtiJ VI 'SstlN dtioIi -N' nay.
The concert to be given in the
Westminster Building tomorrow
evening for the benefit Of the Saliva
ton Army work in this city promises
to be most enjoyable affair. Mrs.
Ruth Field is in charge Of arrange
ments and the program is as follows:
Piano duet-Barber of Seville
(Ros&inD) Mrs. Cary Bandy and Miss
Nellie Picrpoint.
Vocal solo---I love you so (Haw-
lay) Miss Margaret Finks.
Violin solo-D- -Schwalberln (karl
SchilI) Mr.. Alvin Fried!ander.
Rcading-Selected-Mrs. Neach.
Piano solo--Valse Caprice New
lanGl-2Irs. Cary Bandy.
Vocal so!o-Ecstasy (Beach)-Miss
Lucy Graves.
c-selected-Mrs. Sherman
Bruce Fowler, Mrs. Harrie White, Mr..
Wilmer Joyce Waller and Mr.. Ken
meth w. Ogden.
Vocal soo-I love you (Sobeski}-
Miss Janet Cronau.
Rcading-selected-Miss Davis.
Violin solo-Mr. John. browns.
Piano solo-Liebestraume LisZt)
Miss Virginia Schwab.
Vocal solo-The Old Refrain (Kries.
ler)-Mr. Jett.
The Stai Spangled Banner.
Accompanies, Miss Gerlacker. Mrs
! McCucn. Miss Schwab and Mr.. Sher
man p. Fowler.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1917-04-26
SHOOTS CLERGYMAN
Rev. J. NJ. T. Childrey, Of HaddOn-
field. Probably Fatally Wounded.

Philadelphia, April 26-Shot in the
side by negro highwayman, Rev.
Joseph D. T. Childrey, pastor OF the
First Baptist church, Haddonfeld, was
carried into Cooper Hospital, Cam
den in such serious condition last
night that the surgeons gave no hope
Of his recovery. The pistol wound
is believed to have caused internal
hemorrhage, and, though still con-
scious at late hour, the clergyman
himself expressed the believe that ne
was mortally wounded. Prosecutor OF
the Pleas Kraft and his whole staff
of detectives were out last night
securing the countryside for the des-
perado.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1917-04-26

sisted in the Gypsy Smith meetings
being held in that place.
The closing exercises of the pupils
in expression at st. Mary's Academy
will take place tomorrow evening at
1890, fer which lengthy program
has been arranged, including an ad-
dress by the Rev. DR.. L. O'Hern.
In the corporation court today In
the case of Simon Sherman against
Esther Sherman, a final decree was
entered divorcing the couple upon
the grounds Of 'desertion. Charles
Bendheim represented the complain
ant.
The Alexandria Odd Fellows will
attend a religious service or Sunday
evening next at Grace Episcopal
Church in honor of the ninety-eighth
anniversary of the order. The Rev.
Edgar Carpenter will preach the
sermon.
The distribution of free garden
seeds was begun again ihis morning
at the office of Representative Carlin
on Fairfax street. At one time yes
terday the crowd became so large
while the seeds were being given out
that it vas necessary TO call in the
kelp of the police officials in order to
keep the people in line.
The campaign to secure new men,
bers and money for the Red Cross
branch which opened in Alexandria
Yesterday brought in over one hun
dred members. General headquarters
were opened in the Marshall House,
corner of King and Pitt streets, with
branch stations at various banks and
drug stores where the work was Wig
orously prosecuted by the committees
of which Mrs. Richard Gibson Is
chairman. Much interest is manifest
ed in the work by many Of the young
ladies who are doing effective work
for the cause. Tie campaign viii con-
tinuc for several days.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1917-04-26
Card of Thanks.

We wish to extend to relatives,
friends and neighbors our sincerest
appreciation and thanks for their
kind expressions of sympathy and
for the many beautiful floral Offer
ings during our recent bereavement.
Mrs. Castino Briscoe and children
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1917-04-26
PIEDMONT CONVOCATION.
Spring Meeting This Week in Parish
Hall of P0hick.

nall Oi fOnlck.
The spring meeting of the Piedmont
Convocation of the Episcopal Church
in the diocese of Virginia was held
in the Parish Hall of Pohick Church
on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thurs
day of this week. The business ses-
sion was held yesterday. The clergy
present were the Rev. E. L. Wood
ward, NJ. D., Dean of the Convocatlo :
Revs. P p. Phillips, of this city,
Frank Page, D. D., Of Fairfax, S. A.
Wallis, D. D., OF the Theological Semi
nary, and the Revs. Messrs. Burk-
hardt, of Leesburg, Burks, of Manas-
sas, Burwell, of UpperviIle, Baker,
of Hamilton, Gait, of Brandy, Mar
shall, of Rapidan, Mellichampe, Of
Pohick Church, and Robb White, who
has lately resigned his charge at
Haymarket.
The convocation sermon was
preached by the Rev. Robb White on
Wednesday morning aud as this meet
ing celebrated the one hundred semi
annual meeting and the fftieth year
of the reorganization of this convo-
cation after the Civil War an histori-
cal address was delivered at the ser
vice on Wednesday night by the Rev.
Dr.. S. A. Wallis. A very interest
ing and valuable photograph pc
served at st. James Rectory, Lees
burg, Va, was brought to. this meet
ing of convocation by the Rev. Mr..
Burkhardt. 1t represented the men,
bers of the Piedmont Convocatior
present at one Of the semiannual
meetings, presumably the spring OF
annual meeting, held in 1872. These
were the Revs. w. NJ. Dame, now OF
Balvtimore. Nd, G.. W. Peterkin, late
Bishop of West Virginia, and Johr
McGill. now retired and living al
The Plains, Fauquier county, and
the Rev. Messrs. R. T. Davis, L. W
Hubbard, Kinlock Nelson, Templemar
Brown. D. Hansen Boyden, and c. e
Steptoe, all passed to their reward
At this meeting: the officers To-
the ensuing year were elected, a:
follows: The. Rev. e. l.. WOODWARD
reelected as Dean. the Rev. L. W
Mellichampe, treasurer, in place of tn
Rev. K. J. Hammond, resigned, ant
the Rev. w. c. Marshall in place o
the Rev. Robb White, resigned.
The meeting was a very pleasan
one, and the hospitality OF the peopl
at Pohick unbounded.
The convocation was held at tn
Parish Hall because the church
under going the last work in com
pleting it's restoration. The scaffold
ing is still up, but when furnished
i will be the most perfectly and beaut
] fully restored colonial church in tn
diocese of Virginia, well worthy
/ it's history as the Pohick Church
Mount Vernon and Gunston Hall.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1917-04-26
Natice to Red Men

Osceola Tribe No. l. Improved Or
dor of Red Men at their meeting last
night made final arrangements Tor
visiting Logan Tribe, of Washington,
tonight. Members are requested to
meet at the corner Of King and CO.
lumbus streets at 6.45 o'clock this
evening. All Red Men of the city are
invited to accompany the party
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1917-04-26
FISH Fish, Fish!

Large roe shad, buck shad, boiling
rock, large white perch, salt water
crockers. Jersey trout. Potomac her
ring. Sanitary Fish Market, Stall No.
2, City Market. Phone 1876. Open un-
til p. m.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1917-04-26

Nh Keary Hill, OF the Pohick
neighborhood. and a brother of Mrs.
Frank S. Harper, of this city, is SER
iously i'll at the Alexandria Hospital.
Mrs. Hill is staying with Mrs.
Harper, at her home in Prince street.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1917-04-26
BOY KILLED BY AUTO.

Was Roller Skating on Street When
Struck by Machine.
Philadelphia, April 26. Valentine
Vansant, - years old, was fatally
injured yesterday, when ne was
Knocked down by an automobile drlv-
en- by boy of Is years. The injured
lad was taken to ST., Joseph's Hos
pital, where he died an hour later
The police arrested Leslie Kalbach.
Is years old, on a charge OF man
slaughter.
Young Vansant was roller-skating
with other lads on Fairmount avenue
near Fifteenth street when he was
run down. ,,,a-
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1917-04-26

Miss Eliza Kincaid Douglas was
among the guests at a bridge patty
given yesterday by Miss GenevleEe
Lathrop, at her home 1914 west
avenue, Richmond, in honor Of MISS
Julia Langhorne Cone.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1917-04-26

The requested be and attend the meeting
at the ory this evening which time the Home Guards
will be formally Every who already joined
should be hand tonigh ready o do
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1917-04-26

-
The Washington Post contains the
following concerning the marriage OF
Miss Frances Jacqueline Washington,
daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. Lawrence
Washington, to Mr.. Owen Batchelder
Lewis of Philadelphia, which took
place last evening in st. Marks
Episcopal church, in Washington.
"The ceremony, which was performed
by the Right Rev. Beverly Tucker.
bishop of Southern Virginia, assisted
by the Rev. Dr.. /. r. Stetson, rec-
tor of St. Marks, and the Rev. DR..
Bergman Green, dean of the Theolog-
ical Seminary, was followed by a re.
cebtion for relatives and bridal party.
The church was decorated in palms
and ferns and white lilies. The or
ganist gave a program OF music dur
ing the seating of the guests. The
bride who was given in marriage by
her father, wore gown OF white
charmeuse with long court train and
trimmings of chantilly lace. The Y
neck ard short tule sleeves were I'm
ished with seed pearls. Her tulle veil
was fastened with wreath of orange
blossoms and she carried shower OF
bride roses and lilies OF me valley.
Miss Patty Washington. who was hei
sisters maid of honor, was in go"E
of pink georgette crepe ana carried
pink and white sweet peas. The eight
bridesmaids wore attractive gowns
with bouffant skirts of white or
CANDY with basque of apple green
satin. They carried pink sweet
peas. Mr.. and Mrs. Lewis left
for a wedding trip, and upon
its conclusion will make their
home in Baltimore" The bride
is.well known in this city, wnere she
spent her childhood and a number of
Alexandrians attended the wedding
and reception.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1917-04-26
Alexandria City and Suburbs

Mrs. S. +. Milstead, an old resident
of Pohick, is quite i'll at her home at
that place.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1917-04-26
BRITAIN LIFTS BLACKLIST

Measure Penalizing American Com
merce Formally Abolished.
London, April 26. The foreign
Office announced this afternoon that
the blacklist" against American
firms had been withdrawn.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1917-04-26

Maryland spring chickens at RAM
mels cafe.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1917-04-26

Mrs. Alvin Gillum and little Master
Alvin Gillum have returned from a
visit to relatives and friends in Rem
ingtCn. Va.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1917-04-26

Deviled Crabs, little neck clans and
clam chowder at Rammefs Cafe.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1917-04-26

Charles E. Churchman sent to this
office today several heads of fine let
tuce grown in his truck garden in the
southwestern section of the city. The
heads are the finest we have seen
this year.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1917-04-26

MONEY TO LOAN--On first mort
gage in Alexandria and Rosemont.
Apply to Howard W. Smith, 10f
north Fairfax street. l-12-H
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1917-04-26

avenue, Richmond, IN noi'or " -t'H"'
Julia Lanehorne Cone.
The weekly prayer meeting VIII
be held at three o'clock tomorrow al
terncon in the Anne Lee Memorial
Home for the Aged, and the services
will be led by Mrs. ]. c. Wentworth.
The blue books will be used for the
song service.
The Charlottesville Progress has
the following: Mr.. A. n. Peytoa,
after 50 years with the Southern Rail
way Company and its predecessors,
has rendered his resignation as Claim
Agent to take effect May 1st. Mr..
Peyton will remain in Charlottesville
and devote his time TO his private In
tcrests.
Lieutenant Bryan Of the Mayflower
will deliver an address at the opera
house in this city on Tuesday even
inc next in the interest OF navy re-
cruiting. The band from the May
flower will also be presen: to Tarn!sh
music. One Of the Hawaiian officers
will accompany Lieut.. Bryan. ana it
is expected that Congressman Carin
will participate in the exercises.
The colored citizens hospital asso-
citation will meet this afternoon at 4
o'clock in the Hallowell school build
ing for the purpose of hearing Te-
ports from the collectors for the
fund being raised to furnish ward
for the colored people IN the new
hospital building. The Victrola tea
given last evening at the home Of
Mrs. N. Darncll Evans and sister,
in the interests Of the work, is re-
ported to have been great success.
Excellent refreshments ana enter
tanning music was enjoyed by the
large number present. The loyal
members Of Roberts Chapel are re-
spending most generously in doing
their part toward supplying the hos
pital ward with the necessary COM
forts for the sick.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1917-04-26

Judge Louis c.. Barley has return
ed from Harrisonburg where ne as
sisted in the Gypsy Smith meetings
being held in that place.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1917-04-26

HARD SHELL CRABS =
Phone 3O7J. ]. BRILL No. 2 King st.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1917-04-26

Showers this afternoon; probably
fair tonight and Friday; not much
change in temperature; moderate
south, shifting to west winds
High tide 11:34 a. m.
Sun rose SIG and sets 500.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-08-15
SHARP ADVANCE ON COTTON MARKET
General List Closed Steady at Net Advance of 50
 to " Points

New York, August 14-There was a very sharp advance In the cotton market today with December contracts selling up closing Reports that the pope had asked all belligerents for their peace terms, appeared to reach the market at time when the technical position rendered it very sensitive to buying orders, and prices went up very rapidly on the more hopeful view of peace prospects, Decem- Der closed at 25.20c, with the general list closing firm at net advance of 50 to Y points.
 The market opened steady at an ad- vance of 1T points to a decline of points, with near months relatively firm on cov- ering. The buying was promoted by the failure of the weather map to show any break in the southwestern drouth, and a private crop report from the southwest indicating that the average condition had deteriorated 23 per cent between July 9 and August 10. Bearish sentiment was still much in evidence and prices sagged off right after the call with October sell ing down to 241c. December to 24.46c, anu odude1AJ tO At.7oet VI pdSh lO PidSti cally last nights closing figures. But of ferings were not as active or aggressive as they had been toward the end of last week and there was evidently a good deal of covering after the recent break of ap- proximately ? cents per pound. This be- came more active when the reports of the peace proposals reached the ring, and was also stimulated by the detailed weather reports showing no precipitation in Texas. October sold up to 25.41c anc January to 2520c with the general list showing net advances of about 66 to 7S points late in the afternoon. The close was@only a few points off from the best under realizing. Exports today were 341 bales, making 104,61S so far this sea son. Port receipts, 12,9S6. United States port stocks, 523, ,126
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-08-15
New York Futures
New Orleans Cotton

New Orleans, August 14-Heavy buying made it's appearance in cotton here today and the market had a firm undertone al- most throughout the session. Buying was based on the failure of expected rains to materialize in Texas and the
 pope's peace proposals. It was flooi comment that the most important de mand came from recent short sellers.
 At the highest levels trading months were S3 to 92 points up The close was at net advance of 79 to 91 points.
 In the early trading prices rose about 20 points as the result of continued drouth in Texas. Private accounts from that state were highly unfavorable; pre- dieting a short crop unless there is rain this month. A little later the peace pro- posals became factor, and by noon ac- tive months were D to S6 points up. IT the early afternoon the market was of about 25 points from the top under realiz ing by early buyers, but just on the close there was sudden spurt of l heavy buying and new high levels fol the session were made.
 The continued strength of the spo market if the western belt and expecta tions of bullish figures on American con
 sumption from the census bureau tomor- row morning were features that con tributed to the firmness.