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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1917-05-12
.CEEANUP.cAhPAlGN| RESOURCES OF STATE
Council of Defense at Meeting Mon
day in Richmond Will Adopt Con-
seryation Plans.

Richmond, May Rehabilitation
of the resources of the state will be
one of the subjects that the Virgins
Council of defense will discuss at its
meeting to be held at the state Capt.
tol on Monday. This mobilization viii
be concerned not only with materia
things, such as foodstuffs and miner
als, game and equipment OF all kinds
but it will be extended to personal
service as well.
1t is suggested that men and wo-
men and children volunteer for SER
vice, and leave the decision as to just
the sort of work they will be called
on to perform to governmental
agencies. Those who for any reason
cannot assume military duties would
be listed and classified so that the
government, state and national, could
quickly call them into active service
when occasion of need arose. :
Under plan so comprehensive as
this, every one owing allegiance to
the state would be in line to do eff
fectively anything that the state had
a right to expect. There would be
no such thing as "slacker" and there
would he no doubt as to the poten-
tial power of Virginia to meet any
situation that might arise.
Another way in which the Virginia
council will endeavor to assist the
rational body will be in the work Oh
Standardization of all staple supplies
needed for hospital use. The pur-
pose of this will be to aid the medl-
cal department and the army and
navy and the public health service,
the Red Cross and civilian require
ments, and also to preven. waste and
publication of articles which the
manufacturers would be called upon
to make, thereby increasing the pro-
duction of standard articles.
A list of standards adopted by the
national council will soon be sent to
the Virginia council. Hospitals vii!
be asked to confne all new orders
to articles specified in the approved
list, unless the articles are already
in stock. 1t is hoped that co-opera-
tion in this matter will be of great
assistance in speeding up production
and enabling the medical department
of the military and naval establish
ments, the Red Cross and the public
generally to obtain the supplies that
are actually needed.
Hospitals will be discouraged from
acquiring reserve stock of equipment
in order to expand their service in
time of great need, but they will be
urged to do this gradually in order
not to cause sudden increased de-
mand. The standard lists will be re-
vised. from time to time as it found
necessary.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1917-05-12
A matter Which Alexandrians Should
Not Forget--Property Owners are
Urged to Get Busy.

Some real, earnest effort is needed
in Alexandria this spring in order
to clean up the city and get it in the
proper sanitary condition for the
coming hot weather of the summer.
A walk about the streets reveals the
fact that much more work should 5e
done than what has been accomplish
y ed thus far. Some of the alleys, eS'
pecially, are reported to be in condl-
ton far from satisfactory.
Thousands of cities have clean up
and paint up week each spring tnat
is a credit to them. 1t not only i'm
proves their appearance and makes
them more inviting but renders the
cities more healthy.
That public dumping place at the
head, of King street still, remains
as a, blot upon the city's appearance.
1t is disgrace, and is so commented
upon by the people generally. Ihe
surprising thing about it is that the
people of the city as a whole, have
permitted it to remain in the condi-
ton tits for so long a time. Some
things may be excused, but that is
one which canpot be, and it is stated
that the city authorities are respon-
sible for it. If such is the case it is
high time the people Of the city got
after the aforesaid city authorities
and told them a few things in Ian
guage plain enough for them to un-
derstand that it is time to do some;
thing, instead of merely talking
about it.
Do not wait until some deed of great
ness you may do,
Do not wait to shed your light afar;
. To the many duties ever near you
now be true,
Clean up the corner where you are.
REFRAIN:
Clean up the corner where you are,
Clean up the corner where you are,
Do not wait until the Civic League
cleans it up,
Clean up the corner where you are.
Up on King street there's a dump
that you may help to clear,
Let not narrow self your way debar;
Though from off one lot alone the
rubbish you may clear,
Clean up the corner where you are.
Here for all your leisure you may
surely find need,
Help to keep our city free from
filth;
Even from your humble lips the rules
of health may spread.
Clean up the corner where you are.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1917-05-12
ENROLL OR FACE JAIL.
Everyone Between Designated Ages
Required to Register.

Everyone Between Designated Ages
Required to Register.
Regulations for registration under
the provisions of the conscription bill
were made public by the War De-
partment yesterday. The following
statement was issued:
From many letters received daily
the War Department learns that reg
istration and selective draft are be-
ing confounded. These are separate
and distinct processes. Registration
is simply the enrolling of all male
residents of the United States be-
tween the ages of twen:y-one and
thirty. inclusive. Every male resi-
dent between the designated ages
must register on the date set by the
Presidents proclamation unless he is
in the Regular Army the Navy, the
National Guard, or naval militia, &C.
tually in the Federal service.
fThe enrolling is done III each vot-
ing precinct by a registrar appointed
for the purpose. The duties of the
registrar are mandatory and are per
formed under the sanction of an oath
Nothing is left to, his discretion. He
is liable to heavy penalty, imprison.
ment with no alternative OF fine, Iol
making. "a false return, or in any way
being party to or connivfng n
practices of favoritism or evasion. A
| like penalty impends over the indl
vidual who fails to register.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1917-05-12
sues FOR. EXCESS FEES
State Seeks to Recover s2l.4Gl.oS
From Clerk of Courts OF Norfolk.

Absolute refusal on the part Of
James V. Trehy, clerk of the Corpo
ration and Law and Chancery Court:
of the city of Norfolk, to return tc
the State fees collected by him ir
excess of the allowance for salary
and expenses to which he is entitled
under the fee law caused the Com
monwealth of Virginia yesterday to
institute suit against him for the
recovery OF S2l ,46l.O6.
The action was brought at the re-
lation of State Auditor c. Lee Moore
through Assistant Attorney
Leslie G. Garnett. Instructions We're
sent last night by Mr.. Garnett to
City Sergeant Claude L. Hudgins. of
Norfolk, directing him to serve NJ.
Trehy with notice that the Common
wealth will on June 4, or as soon
thereafter as the same may be
heard, move the Circuit Court of the
city of Richmond for a judgment
against him for the sum of S21, ,4Gi05,
with interest thereon from February
Is, 1917, until paid.
Under the West fee law. which ap-
piled for the first time to the COL
lections of fee officers for the calen-
dar year 1916, certain maximums are
fixed for the earnings of these Off
ecrs. Collections in excess Of this
maximum, after expenses of the of
fee are deducted, must be returned
to the State. Half Of the excess
turned in is kept by the Common
wealth and the other half credited to
the locality from which it comes.
In reporting the collections Of his
office for the calendar year 1916,
Mr.. Trehy rendered statement
showing that his office had collected
in fees the sum- of S2z,961 .O6. He
failed to include in his report a
statement of his office expenses and
refused to return any excess to the
State, claiming, it is understood, that
the fee law is unconstitutional. 1t
is reported that Mr.. Trehy has en-
gagged counsel ami has been advised
that he has a good case.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1917-05-12
ITALY ALSO WANTS SHIPS

Head OF Newly-Arrived Italian Com
mission Tells Purposes of His Visit
New York, May 12.-Enrico A.
lotta, head of the newly-arrived Ital-
ian commission, discussed with news
paper men yesterday the purposes Of
his mission and the war situation gen.
orally.
"We come" he said, "to show the
great satisfaction we had in seeing
the United States approve the pur-
pose of our war which is the cause Of
liberty and justice for all people.
ave desire to proceed in absolute
accord with the United States. We
do not need men at the front, because
we have accomplished the greatest
wor!H; any nation could accomplish in
providing men for the war. We, OF
course. shall be glad to arrange a
war loan in America with which 70
pay for what we have purchased here
without disturbing exchange rates.
What we want above everything
else is ships to carry provisions and
war materials, and we are sure the
great industrial power of this coun-
try will be amply sufficient for our
wants"
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1917-05-12
SEMINARY MISSIONS.
Bishop CoadjutOr Brown Visits all
Churches Around Seminary.


Beginning with Sunday last Bishop
Coadjutor Brown Of the Episcopa!
diocese of Virginia visited all the
churches and chapes around the Sem
mary where there were persons 20
receive the rite Of confirmation He
was accomplished on these visitations
by the Rev. DR.. s. 4. Wallis who is
in charge of the missions.
On Sunday morning the bishop
visited st. Georges Church, Farlee,
near Clarendon and confirmed ten
persons. in the afternoon Trinity
Chapel, Arlington. was visited and
six persons confirmed. On Tuesday
night 4 visitation was made at St,
Paul's Chapel, Lincolnia. and one
person confirmed Wednesday the
bishop went to Sharon and confrmed
four, and on Thursday night the
bishops visitations were completed
bv confirming one person at Christ
Chapel, Groveton. near old Spring
bank The attendance was very good
at every service and the people were
delighted with Bishop Browns ser
mons and the interest ne expressed in
the work Of each mission. He left for
Richmond Friday morning.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1917-05-12
Roberts Chapel

Services will be held at Roberts
Chapel, corner south Washington and
Gibbon streets tomorrow as follows:
Sunday school, $3.50 a. m., Charles
Robinson, superintendent; 11:OO a n.
Preaching by .pastor. Theme: "Some
Mothers of the Bible;" 300 p. m.
Odd Fellows Sermon by Rev. W.
H. Dean of Washington, d. C.; 800
D. m. Sermon by pastor. Theme:
"Thou Shalt Not Commit Adultery. .
There will be special music by the
vested choir, both morning and even
ing, and a cordial invitation is ex-
tended to strangers and those with
out church home. Rev. j.. W.
Jackson, A. NJ, DID,. pastor.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1917-05-12
RINGLING DAY ALMOST HERE

Big CIRCUS and Great Spectacle. Of-
eupy Five. Trains Crammed With
Wonders.
The big event for which the young
sters and grownups have been impa-
tiently waiting is drawing near, for
on Monday and Tuesday, May ID,
and Is. Ringling Brothers circus is
to exhibit afternoon and night in
Washington, D. C.
Expectancy never ran so high before
and il is likely that this district will
send a large delegation to feed the
elephants, Unusual interest centers
around the gigantic spectacle, "Cin'
derella," with which the famous show
men are this season opening theil
wonderful main tent program. Gin
derella" is probably the best loveo
of all fairy tales and to see it pro
duced with more than 1000 persons
hundreds of dancing girls and glor
ious pageants, indeed gives promisf
of making "childhood's golden dream:
come true" In the same great tent
will come the marvellous circus mum
bers in which 400 men and wome1
performers scores of trained anima;
and galaxy of special features arr
introduced. The majority Of the act
are entirely, new to America, the
Ringing Bros, having secured tn
pick Of all European performers wh'
have been obliged to seek engage
ments in this country.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1917-05-12
STILL FACE DISCOMFORT

Germany's Fuel Difficulties Did Not
End With Late Unusually Severe
Weather.
Copenhagen; May 12.-Germany's
fuel difficulties did not end with the
late unusually severe winter. On the
contrary, Germans are even now be-
ing warned that during the rest Of
the war and in the period immediate
ly following, it will be Impossible to
supply the individual consumer with
all the coal he desires. =:
A government coal commission has
been established to apportion the coal
mined with regard to the urgency OF
various needs. Similar local commits.
sions have been named for towns OF
more than 10000 inhabitants.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1917-05-12
FIELD DAY SPORTS.
Program of Events Held by the Ath-
letic Club at st. Mary's Academy
Yesterday Afternoon.

eSterday Afternoon.
Yesterday afternoon field day en-
ercises were held on the campus OF
st. Mary's Academy at , o'clock by
the Swastika Club. This, the athletic
club Of st. Mary's, is composed Of
three teams, Black, Red and Violet
by whom the following program was
given: Parade; Pledge to the Flag;
Russian Dance; Wands; Kinder
polka; Clubs; Ace of Diamonds; Ca
rouSal.
Relays-All Up-Won by the
Violet team.
Pass Ball-Won by the Red and
Violet teams.
Shuttle-Won by the Black and
Red teams.
Dodge Ball-Won by the Black
team.
In Running and Standing Jump
The teams made ten points.
Black Team-Misses A. Franey
T. Treague. E. Pickett. f. Nc Gahey
NJ. Wibirt, r. Yates, X. Crilly, F.
Evans, R. Baker, NJ. Lee. A. Mack
ey, 0. Robitaillc Captain, L. Robin
son. :.
Red Team-Misses r. Fannon,. E
Hubbard, G.. Gaines, V. Fannon, P
Harrington, NJ. Burns, A. Murphy
C. Kelly, NJ. Brock, H. Roland, L
Trplett, r. German, X. Quinn, 0
Biggs, V. Warren. Captain, Fl. Cook
Violet Team-Misses G. Lash
w. Bayne, w. Williams, r. Sum
mers, A. Donaldson, e. Hayden, A
Samuelson, F. Hooper, NJ. Dugear
R. Morton, ]. Robitaille. Captain, A
! Cook.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1917-05-12

1t developed yesterday in Lynch
burg that spectators have cornered
the local bean market, $4,000 sacks
being stored now for Northern buy
ers. who recently bought them from
local holders. At one warehouse 1884,
900 pounds of beans are stored, the
weight being such that floor girders
have been smashed under it. The
lowest wholesale price quoted was
SITS bushel for pink, SS.75 fol
white and 16 cents pound for limas
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1917-05-12
Sale of Real Estate.

The Addison Height Company pur-
chased the subdivision known as Vir-
ginia Highlands, located four miles
north of Alexandria, which was sold
at public auction on Friday, for $685.
600. The sale was made for Henry
White and Gardner L., Boothe, trus-
tees, representing the Addison
Heights Company, holders of the
mortgage.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1917-05-12
HALT TRADING IN MAY WHEAT
Directors of Chicago Board of Trade
Order Immediate Disc0ntinuance.

Order Immediate Discontinuance.
Chicago, May 12.-Trading in May
wheat was ordered discontinued at a
meeting of the board of directors Of
the Chicago Board OF Trade last
night. The directors also decided
that existing contracts should be adj
Indicated. either by delivery of the
property or at selling price to be
fixed BY a committee appointed for
the purpose. This committee is head
ed by James a. Patten. and will meet
tomorrow morning.
May wheat was quoted at s3.l8 at
the close of yesterdays trading. Trad
ers said there was no way of estima-
ting the effect of the order on trades
existing.
1t was current among members
of the board that, action by the Fede-
ral authorities in the last few days
and particularly earlier in the day
had hastened the action of the board
of directors. None of those at the
meeting would confirm or deny thai
it had been intimated to board of
fc;als that some ACTION: to curb soar
ing prices of wheat should be. taken
or government officials would close
the board. 1t was admitted that
several members had been summoned
to the office of the Federal district
attorney during the day. 1t alse
was admitted that government ag.
ents had been in the trading pit Of
the board for several days taking
notes on the trades.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1917-05-12

That a break in the 30-inch main
which brings water % miles to
Lynchburg was the result of design
in the belief today of city officials.
The break, which occurred early
Wednesday eight miles from the city,
was where the conduit road was
bedded in concrete and a nearby
manhole covering was found open.
There is not yet the slightest clew
to the pefpetrator of the apparent
crime.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1917-05-12

Mothers Day" meeting Will be
held in the Children's Home. AL
are cordially invited.
Tickets for the Red Cross benefit
to be given Thursday evening, May
17th., in the Richmond Theatre, are
on sale at Warfeld's and Gibson's
drug stores.
Mr.. Roy Bragg, of l07 north Pat
rick street, left this morning for
Charlottesville to attend the track
races of all secondary high schools OF
Virginia, being held at the Univer-
sity of Virginia. From thence Nj.
Bragg will go to Nelson county TO
visit his grandparents, Mr.. and Mrs.
Z. T. Bragg.
Mrs. George R. Hill has returned
to her home, GIT south Washington
street, after spending the winter
with her son-in-law and daughter Mr.
and Mrs. Malcolm Wescott Hill, in
Baltimore, and also visiting in Phil
adelphia. Mrs. Hill vii have as her
guests for the summer Mrs. George
A. Gordon and Miss Gertrude Gordon.
Friendship Council No. 2S Sons and
Daughters of Liberty, held an inter
esting meeting in their hall last night,
when several candidates were initia-
ted, also applications received for
membership. The council will 60 to
Washington Tuesday, May 18th, to be
the guests of Hope Council, No. l, Of
that city, in a recent initiation con-
test which was won by Friendship
Council.
Permanent organizations of Com
panies A and B Of the Alexandria
home guards were effected at meet
ing held in the armory last night,
called by Major Albert Bryan. There
were about one hundred men present.
The officers of Company A are: SAM
uel L. Monroe, captain; j. Johnston
Green first lieutenant; C. w. Wat
ties, second lieutenant. The company
will meet for drills on the first and
third Wednesday evenings Of each
week. Company B will be officered rs
follows: Thomas W. Robinson, cap
tain; H. Noel Garner, first lieuten-
ant; Grafton C. Trenary, second lieu
tenant. This company will drill on the
first and third Tuesday evenings of
each month. Richard NJ. Green was
chosen adjutant.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1917-05-12
Notice

Having disposed of our entire stock
of groceries, at 1925 King street, we
desire to thank our patrons for their
liberal patronage during the past
years.
All parties having claims against
Carter Brothers, please present them
here at once, and all those indebted
to us will please call and settle.
Carter Brothers, 1923 King St.
May 10. 1917. 1l3-5t
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1917-05-12
Transfer of Real Estate.

:. A deed was recorded this morn
ing in the office of. the Corporation
Court in this. city conveying a lot on
the east side of Lee street. north of
Montgomery, to Arthur H. Bryant
from the City Council.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1917-05-12

/ Mrs. Joseph Harris, of Roanoke, j:
the guest of her parents, Mr.. ant
Mrs. B. 3. Smith, in The Wagar
Mrs. William Sherman Connolly
and Master William Sherman Con
nelly left today to visit relatives II
Richmond and Brunswick.
The Cardinal baseball club of this
city will play game with the Fort
Hunt team at the latter place on
Sunday afternoon next.
Carter Brothers, grocers, at 1929
King street, have sold out their bust
ness, as may be seen by announce
ment appearing in another column.
Rev. R. w. Stancill, of Washing
ton, D. c., will preach at the Christ
ian mission, 1915 King street, Sun
day, ut $3.50 p. m. Subject: "The
Influence of an Ideal Church" The
Bible school will meet at 2:30 p. M.
The public is cordially invited.
Mrs. Baker, wife of Secretary
Baker, of the war department. will
sing at the benefit performance to
be given for the Red Cross in the
Richmond theater in this city on
Thursday evening next. Other promi-
nent workers for the movement from
various parts of the country will also
assist in the program.
In the Methodist Protestant Church,
Rev. Raymond w. White, pastor,
the services tomorrow will be Sunday
School at $3.50 a. m., Hustler's Bible
Class at 9:45 a. M, preaching at 100
a. m., subject, "My Purpose Here" "
Christian Endeavor at 7:15 p. m.
preaching at 500 p. m. subject for
Mothers day sermon, "Ihe Ideal
Mother of the Old Testament" The
Christian Endeavor Convention of the
local union of northern Virginia will
convene in the Methodist Protestant
Church Tuesday, May 18th; After
noon session being at 2:}0 and the
evening session at ZOO. Mr.. Carl
Lehman, secretary Of all the sonth
Christian Endeavor societies will
speak at both services. Special musi
cal numbers will be rendered at the
evening service. The public is ac-
cordingly invited to attend these SER
vices.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1917-05-12

A special program has been ar
ranged for the Epworth League ser
! vice of the Methodist Episcopa
Church South tomorrow evening, j,
: observance of Mothers Day" ant
will begin at o'clock. The public i;
invited to attend.
The services at Trinity Church
tomorrow will be as follows: Sunday
School $3.50 a. m., preaching IL a. m.
by the pastor, Rev. A. E. Spielman
His topic will be "The Perils of
Middle Age" In the evening at 7:45
preaching by the pastor on the
topic "The Failure of the Brook
Attorneys James R. and H. 3
Cation and Douglass Stuart, as repre-
sentatives of the estate of Matilda
E. Agnew, yesterday filed suit in the
Circuit. Court of this city against
the Marine Railway and Coal Com
pany and others for the purpose of
setting aside mortgage to secure
100000 bonds Of the company with
interest.
In the Second Presbyterian Church
tomorrow morning at the II o'clock
service, the pastor, the Rev. DR.. John
Lee Allison, will take for his sub
ject, christian Stewardship" At the
evening service, at 8 o'clock, the
theme will be "The Crown of Woman
hood Sunday schools will be held
at $3.50 n. m. in the Westminster
Building and Payne street chapel, and
the Christian Endeavor at 7:15. All
are welcome.
Richard Wright led in the voting
contest for Uncle Sam in the various
schools. of the city yesterday with
274. Norman Lawler came second
with 1877. Rose Murphy received
the highest number of the ballots
cast by the girls for Miss Columbia
having $50. Dorothy Steele ran sec
ond with 211 The contest will close
this afternoon. A large and hand
somely decorated float, upon which
Uncle Sam and Miss Columbia will
ride, will be prominent feature of
the pageant on Friday of next week.
for which the eighteen hundred pu-
pills of the city schools are making
great preparations.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1917-05-12
Spring Dale Farm.
Home-Made Ice Cream

80 Delicious homemade strawberry
ice-cream, delivered every day begin
ming Sunday, May 18th, Also frozen
custard for Sunday. Telephone your
order now to 81 2
E. J. Mueller, a25 Duke st: Phene
331-J; Brawner and Bro, King and
Washington streets, Phone ,93; or, to
Spring Dale Farm, Fairfax County,
Phone 400. 1-113-2t.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1917-05-12

W. M. Priest will have for sale
another barrel of small smoked hams
at 25 cents a pound, on Friday. are
Saturday, May II and II, 800 north
Patrick street. 49,. 1l1-4t.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1917-05-12
DIR COST SYSTEM

makes no unfair charges. Our prices
are for printing of the highest class
Commercial Press.
n. ". Wade,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1917-05-12
Alexandria City and Suburbs

The May term of the Corporation
Court will convene on Monday next
at eleven o'clock with Judge Louis G..
Barley presiding.