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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1918-03-06
mo GRUMBLING" LEAGUE.
New Organization Formed in Will
mington-Men Pledge Themselves
Not TO Find Fault with Food.


Men in the city of Wilmington,
Delaware, are showing the right
spirit. Members OF Trinity Mems
Club there. have organized "Men's
League Against Food Grumblers.;; :
The pledge taken by them is as fc.
lows:
"Without prejudice to my rights
as an American citizen and as the
head Of my home, / pledge myself
during the war not to complain by
reason of a compliance by the house
keeper with the rules and requests
of the United States Government for
the conservation and proper use of
food supplies as war measure, and
Also to eat the food set before me,
being thankful that it is no worse"
The league has been formed to en-
courage housewives in necessary food
conservation, observe economy when
ordering in hotels and restaurants
and report monthly concerning the
observance of the pledge, with veri-
| fication by the housekeeper in each
mans family. Violations of rules are
punishable by system of fines ir
| WAR Savings Stamps.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1918-03-06
URGES VACCINATION.
State Department of Health Warns
ol Existence of Smallpox in Many
Counties of Virginia.

Richmond, March 6.-In view of
the existence Of smallpox in number
of the counties of Virginia, the State
Department of Health today issued a
general warning to all unvaccinated
persons to have themselves imme-
diately vaccinated, while the disease
is nowhere present in epidemic form
the focii from which it may spread
are so numerous as to make pre-
cautionary measures not only advIS-
able but requisite. Furthermore all
persons who become cognizant Of
suspicious cases should promptly re-
port them for investigation to the
local authorities.
During the past month smallpox
cases have been reported to the De-
partment from Northampton, Louisa,
Allegheny, Middlesex, Gloucester,
Wise, Tazewell, Lee, Hanover and
Caroline counties, while in January
physicians in nineteen counties re-
ported eighty-three cases, Russell
with twenty and Wise. and Pittsylv-
ania with thirteen cases each having
the largest numbers.
Although local authorities, second
ed in their efforts by the State De-
partment of Health, have taken all
proper steps to keep the disease from
further spread, no one can afford TO
risk infection by neglecting to be
yaccinated.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1918-03-06
Notice.

Having qualified as administrator
of Mary A. Broders, deceased, all
persons indebted to said estate are
requested to make prompt settlement
with me, anu all persons to whom said
estate is indeb ed are requested to
present their accounts properly cer-
titled for payment.
VIM. P. Woolls,
1O7 north Fairfax street, Alex. Va,
55-10t.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1918-03-06

4
be quite i'll at his home at AT Queel
street.
An aeroplane which was being triet
out for the use of the Navy cam'
down from Washington as far a
Alexandria yesterday afternoon an;
circled over the city.
The regular monthly meeting o
the Columbia Steam Fire Engine
Company will be held tonight at 7:3(
o'clock. All members are requested
to be present.
GLADDEN. Goodrich, aged about q
wears, died at the Alexandria hospl
tai this afternoon from pneumonia
The body was taken to Demaine's un.
dertaking rooms. The deceased was
connected with the quartermaster's
department at Camp Humphreys
Belvoir. His home was at Hopedale
Mass.
The various committees who are
engaged in the work of soliciting
funds for the Alexandria branch Of
the American Red Cross had sue
ceeded in raising $3,25O up to Mon
day of this week, in cash and pledges.
So far as possible an effort is being
made to induce people to pledge
themselves to pay certain amount
each month"; where they, cannot or do
not wish to pay the entire amount
they wish to contribute at one time.
1t is estimated that at least $4,000
will be needed to procure the neces-
sary materials and carry on the work
of the local branch during the period
of the war should it be prolonged
for another year. The sum of $500
per month is required for the present
amount of work being done and that
is very liable to be increased by the
demands of the American army after
the spring drive really starts over
in France. Leo P. Harlow has been
appointed chairman of the publicity
committee.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1918-03-06
BUSINESS MEN HOLD AN ENTHUSIASTIC MEETING

UUDIlsIlLJD Alt
Proposed Reorganization of Chamber OF
Commerce at Building Yesterday
Explained Made by Various Speak
Manifested by all
The Chamber yesterday Westminster
building preliminary steps reorganization campaign
proved most gratifying success 1t serious businesske, and
enthusiastic meeting and declared to e without precedent for unanmy
opinion uncheons. A list of
citizens selected for the affairs and half the list
arbitrarily for the first luncheon and the other half for the
talks Chairman Payne Brent Car
roll PIERCE, W. Pitts Harry Burke Geo Warfed James
Bayne and Kenneth Ogden.
The spirit of the Alexandria demand
greatest possible cooperation civic loyalty and hard work
These things could effectively brought about by citizen
joining the reorganized Cham
his financial
along definite and efficient lines Every speaker pledged his
support called upon the citizens of the city together
this time when there to be general desire to do
working plans the Chamber of Commerce explained
in By that members of the
following the would be given opportunity to
departments work which they interested
These bureaus departments will civic industrial agricultural
traffic transportation and publicity conventions
may belong bureau.
This explained modelled the modern business
brought active personal the large
of the membership These bureaus competent and
will initiate activities that will call for from
eacn TO work on IN
which especially which he is we'll informed
Another Chamber known the
Members Council also explained 1t is initiative and endary
body elected all trades businesses and po
will year call of President and dec
the council Meetings will held bweekly monthly,
call of the Chamber attend
meetings place their
responsibility faithful All members
the representatives that
the public opinion Of the body representing interest and influence
having
a special the hand.
The Member Council house for all ideas and mat
relating organizations has value
suggestive body. II.
the "Greater Alexandria
Monday that would
greatest oratorical their lives if they did hear Dr.
will be one Of the main
speakers the Lynchurg News said edoay concerning
Dr. Daniel following his address there year
To W. Daniel of South Carolnaheres word from Lynch
of cordial and grateful for his nspaona Chamber
address Monday night ynchburg audience perhaps
listened mpeing call to civic conscience and for general civic
cooperation than that which Dr. Daniel eloquent expression
the Chamber Commerce banquet The speech arnsh with @
flavor of irresistible humor CLEANED with the brilliant
nec presentations but above all and best of ALL substance provided
ringing impressive convn exposition of individual responsible
y its relation to community obligation to stir the heart of TIE
audience broaden its vision and quicken with the touch Of higher
nober resolve Unless Dr. Daniels effort will lie
with fuage which he will abundant
itself and behalf of Lynchburg the News bg extend
distinguished South Canian the heariet congratulations
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1918-03-06
Death Notice.

Died, Tuesday morning, March ;,
1918, Matilda Griffin. Funeral Wed
nesday morning at 10 o'clock from ST,
Joseph's Catholic church, this city
Friends and aequaintances of the
family are invited to attend.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1918-03-06
Three Heavily.Laden Negroes Taken
From a Chesapeake and Ohio Train
Yesterday Afternoon.

SSLGIudy al
William E. Payne, State Prohibitio7
Inspector. Yesterday afternoon az
rested Joseph Vaughn, Walter Ilnsiey
and Edward Fuller, all colored, on
the charge of smuggling liquor into
the state. The darkeys were on a
south-bound Chesapeake and Ohio
Railroad train, and the arrests were
made at the union passenger station
in this city. After having been placed
in the station house six or seven bot
ties of liquor were taken from their
pockets.
Vaughn was in charge of two suit
cases containing IS pint bottles Of
whisky. His legs were encircling the
suit cases when the officer asked him
if they belonged to him. He replied
EYES," but when placed at the bar
of the Police Court this morning he
disclaimed ownership. He was he'll
for the action of the grand jury.
Tinsley also had two suit cases
in which IA quarts of whisky were
secreted. He acknowledged owner
ship, and was held for the grand jury.
Fuller's baggage contained 16 pitts
bottles of whisky. He acknowledged
ownership, and was held for the &C
tion of the grand jury.
Two suit cases and satchell, be-
longing to another negro named
Payne, were brought to the station
house. Payne managed. to escape by
leaving his baggage, which contained
about 60 pint bottles of liquor.
A soldier, who gave his name as
William Kelly, which was later found
to be fictitious, was arrested at SIN
early hour this morning with color
ed woman named Lula Snowden for
acting in suspicious manner. The
couple were arraigned this morning,
when the soldier was held subject 10
the orders Of his commander. the wo
man, who was partly under the IN
fuence of liquor when taken in Gus
tody,. said she walked from Wash
ington to Alexandria last night "for
an airing She was fined So for vag
rancy.
Two white men were fined 81 each
for violating the traffic law by plac
ing their vehicles on the wrong side
of the street.
At a special session of the court
last night man was fined SO for
operating a motor truck at an unlaw-
full speed. The officer who made TIE
arrest stated that the accused ran his
machine over two squares in 10 sec
onds.
This afternoon inspector Payne in
tercepted William Wheaton, Arthur
Smithers and William Smith, al
colored, who were carrying three silt
cases, a satchel and workman's coat
with several large pockets, all filled
with bottled whisky, upon a r. F.
and P. train at union station. The dar-
KEYS and their baggage were taken
in custody and the Police Court met
in special session. Wheaton denied
he was the owner of either recep-
tacle, although Mr.. Payne testified
that he was carrying two suit cases.
The others made no denial of the
charge against them, and the trio
were held for the action of the grand
jury.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1918-03-06
Washington and Old Dominion Rail
way.

To the Stockholders of the Wash
ington and Old Dominion Railway:
You are hereby notified that a
general annual meeting of the stock
holders is called for 11:O0 o'clock IN
the forenoon on Monday, March 18th,
1918, in the Office of the Company
at Rosslyn, Virginia, for the purpose
of electing Directors, and transact
ing any and all business which might
be transacted at any annual meet
ing.
Colin H. Livingstone, Pres
A. X. Stratton, Secy.
52-15t.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1918-03-06
Masonic Notice.

The regular meeting Of Washing
ton Memorial Lodge of Perfection
No. 7, A. A. S. R., will be held Fri
day evening, March 8, at 7:3O p. Ill.
All members and visiting brethren
are requested to attend.
54-5t. G. w. Latham. K. c. c. H.
Secretary.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1918-03-06
Alexandria City and Suburbs

The funeral of Davis Fewell, wLo
died yesterday morning at the Alex
andria hospital, will be held toner
row afternoon at 8 o'clock at De-
maine's mortuary chapel. Rev. DR.. E.
B. Jackson, pastor of the First Bap-
tist church, will officiate and the in
terment will be in Bethel cemetery.
The deceased formerly kept store
at the corner of Alfred and Queen
street. He was 50 years of age.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1918-03-06
5S DIE IN SINKING SHIP.
Three Hundred Saved From British
Armed Merchantmen Sunk by
Submarine.

London, March 6.-The armed
mercantile cruiser Calgarian was
torpedoed and sunk Friday, the Brit
ish admiralty officially announced To-
day. Two officers and six men were
lost.
The Calgarian was sunk off the
Irish coast. Several torpedoes were
fired at her.
More than 300 survivors were
landed Saturday at Larne.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1918-03-06
VIRGINIA LEADS SOUTH.
Figures of Second Liberty Loan Sub
scription Give State S5l.373.250.

Figures OF Second LlDerty Loan SuD-
scription Give State S5l.373,250.
Washington, March 6.-Exact sub.
scriptions by States. to sthe second
Liberty loan. tabulated and made pub
lie yesterday by the Treasury for the
first time. show that New York State
led all others, with sl,4l3,O45,soo.
Pennsylvania was second with S49T'-
372,55O
Subscriptions by Southern States
included:
North Carolina, S27,53l, 200; South
Carolina. s17.921, $50; Tennessee, $3l,-
591, $50; Virginia, s5l,373,25o.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1918-03-06
SAWYER CARRIED TO DEATH.
Caught in Carriage, He is Drawn to
s law and Body Cut in Twain.

Elizabeth City, N. c., Narch g.
William H. Owen, sawyer of the
shingle mill Of the Dare county Lunl-
ber Company, was killed here yester-
day when, caught in the carriage, ne
was drawn to the saw and his body
cut in twain at the waist.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1918-03-06

An important meeting of Alva
Aerie, Fraternal Order of Eagles will
be held tonight in Eagles Hall, llO
South Royal street. at s o'clock.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1918-03-06
JOHN REDMOND DEAD.
Noted Home Rule Fighter Was il
For Many Weeks.

London, March 6.-John Redmond,
famous Irish leader, died early to-
day of heart disease, following an in
testinal operation.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1918-03-06

SOuCn hOydl SticcI. oG v SioSh'
The funeral of the late Charles W
Adams was held this morning at hall
past ten o'clock from his late resii-
en,e. 3O2 Wolfe street. The Rev. J.
V. REGISTER Of the Methodist Church
South officiated, and the interment
was in Ivy Hill cemetery.
A large audience was attracted 10
I,vceum hall last night to witness the
production of "If l only had Mil
lion," which was put on by st. Mary's
dramatic club for the benefit of the
war fund being raised by the United
Daughters of the Confederacy. The
efforts of the various actors are well
spoken of by all.
Mrs. Mildred M. Struder, wife of
William M. Struder, who died yester-
day morning at Wildwood, Clarke
county, Va, will be buried from De-
n1aine's mortuary chapel at 4 o'clock
tomorrow afternoon. The Rev. E. V.
REGISTER will oficiate and interment
will be in the Methodist Protestant
cemetery. She was former resident
of Alexandria.
AS. was stated recently in the Ga
zette, committee of Alexandrians is
now in Richmond for the purpose Of
impressing our Delegate and Senator
with the Importance of having Alex
andria exempted from the provisions
of the law imposing fine of five
dollars upon shopkeepers and others
who may dispense soft drinks, ice
cream, cigars, tobacco, ETC., on SIM
days. Those interested in the matter
say the law will have been rendered
so far as Alexandria is
concerned, by the end of the present
week. The session Of the legislature
of 1918 will be treaght to close
during the next few Gays.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1918-03-06
Notice.

l will not be responsible FOR any
debts contracted by Mrs. Margaret
Lyles.
William Lyles.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1918-03-06

Two ladies of the city were COM
pairing notes regarding the food con-
servation campaign in store i'll
town yesterday, when one asked the
other, "How does your husband like
the idea of eating substitutes ?" in
answer her companion said, "Oh, John
doesn't say much except that when
he sits down to the table he occa-
sionally remarks that he will &c
mighty glad when this war is over"
The lady might have added that
there are many others who agree
with John.
A letter written by an Alexandria
county boy, from Somewhere in
France has been received by the
Alexandria Red Cross in acknow-
Judgement of a Christmas gift sent
to him. The letter says: at is very
pleasant to be thus remembered by
our friends at home while we are SO
far away from our native land, and T.
thank you very much. Your organi-
zation is doing a great work and !
think it's efforts will be appreciated.
We are only the advance guard over
here, and, in way, are pioneers III
the work to be done. and there IS
plenty of it ahead of US and for the
others to follow. While many of US
may be very homesick, we won't come
back until our work is finished in a
thorough manner, and / hope our
friends at home feel the same way
about it."
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1918-03-06

Mr.. N. D. Boothe is reported 70
be quite i'll at his home at APT Queen
street.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1918-03-06

An aeroplane which was being tried
out for the use of the Navy came
down from Washington as far us
Alexandria yesterday afternoon and
circled over the city.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1918-03-06

The regular monthly meeting Of
the Columbia Steam Fire Engine
Company will be held tonight at 7:3O
o'clock. All members are requested
to be present.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1918-03-06

53-1t.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1918-07-11
FOR AMENDMENT NO. 16. AGAINST AMENDMENT NO. IS.

Be It Resolved by the House of Rep resentatives md the Senate of the State of Arkansas. the Majority of Both Houses Agreeing Thereto'
 That the following is hereby pro- posed as an amendment to the Consti- the same being submitted to the elec- tors Of the State for approval or re- jection at the next general election for Senators and Representatives if majority of the electors voting at such election adopt such amendment. the same shall become a part of the Con- stitution of the State of Arkansas, to- wit:
 Section 1. Notwithstanding the lim- itation contained in Section 1 of Arti- cie 16 of the Constitution. the credit of the State may be loaned and in- debtedness incurred to an amount not exceeding two per cent Of the assess ed valuation of all the property in the funds to be loaned upon tho security of farm lands within the State, subject to the limita lions herein contained.
 Sec. 2. The Governor Secretary of shall constitute the State Land Board, which board is hereby authorized and directed to issue and sell or pledge bonds in the name of the State, to De known as Arkansas Farm Credit Bonds" in an amount not to exceed two per cent of the assessed valuation of all the property in the State and to place the proceeds in the State Treasury in a fund to be known as the Arkansas Rural Credits Loan Fund"
 Sec. 3. Said bonds shall be issued in denominations of $25.oo. $1oo.oo. s500.0O and $1.00O.00. and shall be is- sued in series of $A0.000.00 or multi oles thereof, drawn to mature in not said bonds be sold until applications from bona fide purchasers of land az gregating $10000.00 have been filed with and approved by the State Land at the rate of four per cent per an- num- and shall be exempt from tax ation by the State of Arkansas. or any of it's subdivisions.
 Sec. 4. Said State Land Board Is au- thorized and directed to loan the mon- eys in said Arkansas Rural Credits Loan Fund to bona fide purcha sers of farm lands in Arkansas. upon notes se- cured by mortgages or deeds of trust constituting first liens or such farm lands in amounts which shall not ex- ceed seventy-five per cent of the ap- praised value of such lands. The cred it of the State shall not be loaned to any person to purchase more than so acres of land. nor land valued at more than $50.00 per acre. Nor shall a loan of less than $200.00 nor more than $3.- Ooo 00 be pade to any purchaser of land.
 sec. Q. SuCI iodHS SldiI not pc maOe except to owners who Operate" and occupy, lands mortgaged, and shall '.e made for the following purposes: Gal The payment for lands purchased: :: (h> the purchase of live stock and oth- .r equipment. and the making of im- ,rovements which. in the judgment of ,aid board. will increase the produc-
 ivity of such lands or add to their ,alue as a farm home in a degree to
 Astify such expenditure; and tc) for
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1918-07-11
FOR AMENDAI}'ET NO. IA. AGAINST AMENpME,NT NO. 14.
Proposed GonstitutionnI Amendment

RroPoscd COnstitutionnI Amendment
 No. H.
 Hc It Resolved by the Senate and rouse of Representatives of the state of Arkansas. the Majority of ooth Houses Agreeing Thereto;
 Bhat the following is hereby pro posed as an amendment to the Con. Stltution of the State of Arkansas, and the same being submitted to the cleo tors of the State for approval or Ie- lccti0n at the next general election for Senators and Representatives, if a majority of the electors voting at 9uch election adopt such amendment the same shall become a Iart of the Con stltution of the state of Arkansas to- wit:
 That Sections 2 and } of Article of the Constitution of the State of Ar kansas be amended to read as follows:
 The Supreme Court shall be compos- ed of seven Judges, one of whom shall be styled Chief Justice and elected as such. In the consideration and dccis- lon Of cases. all Judges may sit or the Court may be divided into two divis- ions, and the decision of each of said divisions shall be the decision of the Court. The Chief Justice shall assign three of the Associate Justices to each divisici,, and he may change such as- siEnmcnts from time to time and the Associate Justices may interchange with each other by agreement among themselves. The concurrence of three Judges shall be necessary to a decis- pn in either division. When the Court Is sitting in banc. the Chief Jus tice shall preside, and the concurrence of four shall be necessary to a. decis- ion. The Chief Justice shall allot the cases to the divisions. and he may or der any case to be decided or recon- sidered by the court in banc, The Chief Justice may sit in either division. and shall preside when so sitting. The Judges of each division shall elect a presiding Judge for that division. who shall preside when the Chief Justice Is not sitting In that division. If the Chief Justice is absent from the Court. the senior Judge present shall perform his duties.
 The Governor shall appoint the two additional Judges provided for herein. one of whom shall hold office until his successor is elected at the general cleo ton for State officers in 1922. and qualities, and one of whom shall hold office until his successor is elected at the general election for State officers in 1924 and qualities.
 Approved by the Governor. ana filed in the office of the Secretary of State. January IF. 1917.
 Each elector may vote for or against the above amendment
 Witness my official signature this. the 24th day of April. 191S
 [Seall TOM J. TERRAL
 Secretary of State