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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1918-06-18
PATHE WEEKLY NEWS
GERMANS TO SHELL COAST
Paper Says Scenes Will Chill Presi-
dents Marrow.

Threats Of bombardment OF the
coast of the United States by Ger
man submarines are made in German
newspapers, according to cable ad
vices received by the State Depart
nent.
One paper says: "Scenes may be
expected to follow which will cause
the marrow of Wilson's bones to turn
cold"
The newspaper reports state that
the U-boats are causing great de-
struction to American shipping and
that the forced halt Of the shipment
Of American soldier abroad is the de-
cisive blow to French hopes for VIC
tory. Another report says:
america is already trembling
through fear Of aerial attacks and the
hour is not far distant when Ameri-
can ports will be bombardcd with
German cannon"
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1918-06-18
ITALY's BATTLE SUPREME
All Armies, Whole Nation, Engaged
Against Ancient Enemy.

Rome, June 1S. Last night semi
official statement was given to the
press which says, in part:
"The battle now being fought from
the Asiago plateau to the sea is not
struggle that interests one front or
one army, but is the greatest battle
italy has ever fought.
"It is the battle Of all of its armies
and of the whole nation against all
the forces of the ancient enemy.
"Of the ninety-two divisions which
form the modified forces of Austria
Hungary seventy-one have been iden-
tilted. 1t is affirmed that these
seventy-one divisions, though they
constitute numerically three-quarters
of the modified forces, represent
qualitatively the whole Of the really
efficient troops that Austria-Hungary
possesses
Germany, the statement says, fur
nished her ally with cannon, trench
mortars and war material of every
description. Documents found on
prisoners show the enemy expected to
carry the battle swiftly from the
trenches into the open, so as to bring
about war Of movement, and that
the Austrian troops were told they
would find rich and fertile country
at their feet once the fortified zone
of defense was overrun.
London, June 19.-The Austrians,
having been defeated in their first on
rush against the British front in Italy,
are now recognizing, the war office
announced tonight. Maps found on
Austrian prisoners show that the en-
emy's detectives Saturday were Monte
Pau and Gina di Fonte.
Four mountain guns, forty-three
machine guns and seven Flammen-
werfers (fame throwers) have been
captured by the British. The latter's
casualties were slight.
British fliers dropped 300 bombs and
fired $500 rounds on the Austrian
troops crossing the Pave, the state
nlent says.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1918-06-18
British Recover 4O7 Ships

London, June 18.-From January,
1916, to the end of May, 1918, 4O7
ships sunk by the Germans in British
waters have been salvaged, accord
ing to reports of the admiralty sal
wage department.
Up to December, 1917, 260 ships
were recovered. In the present year
to the end of May, lat have been sal
vaged, the increase being due to i'm
proved methods and not to the greater
activity of U-boats.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1918-06-18
u. s. TO DIRECT LABOR
to Halt Competition Among
Employers for Workers.

President Wilson last night called
on the employers of the country to
cease competition for labor among
themselves, and apply to the govern5
ment for their needs.
Labor he appealed to to fall in
with the plan. The needs OF the war,
he declared, demand It.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1918-06-18
SWEDISH SHIPS FOR ALLIES
400, 600 Tonnage Promised, Announced
Last Night.

London, June 1S-Thc United States
and the allies have reached an agree
ment with Sweden, by which they OBJ
tain 100000 tons Of Swedish shipping.
Official announcement to this effect
was made here Sunday night.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1918-06-18
STABBED 2s TIMES
italian Engaged in Knife Duel on
q Street With Compatriot Turns OF
\ Pacifst.

Philadelphia, June 1s.-As peace
slnaker in a knife duel early Sunday
evening between his boarding boss
and another man, Luigi Salvino, %
years old, received 26 wounds, which
required 81 stitches when he was
taken to the Howard Hospital, where
late last night his recovery was said
to be in doubt.
Evening star., 1918-05-19
PLENTY OF CARS NOW;
FUTURE SEEMS IN DOUBT
Surplus Produced When Factories
Speeded Has Been Rapidly Re
duced by Demands.

In talking with the different local
ly making trips to Detroit and other
factory points west and north, it is
learned that probably there are plenty
of cars to be had if one cares to GO
after them, and these statements are
confirmed by all reports to be had
from the different manufacturing cen
ters-that is, for the present and the
that-what?
Almost every automobile factory in
the country speeded up last fall. The
production was large. for the manu-
facturers felt that something mfgn,
happen any day. Some of them az
cumulated such stocks that they
thought they were safe. but the ce-
mand through February and March
was SO unusual that the visible stocks
are growing smaller. This with the
curtailment of production means that
unless something unforeseen happens
the end is approaching; every warm
day brings 1t nearer.
There is hardly an automobile fac
tory in Michigan that is not making
something for the government Some
have only minor orders. while others
are producing great quantities. They
have given up some of their space
and equipment and have added new
machinery SO as to carry out con-
tracts which they promised they
would fulfill in spite of the cost to
their own business.
This would not amount to so much
if there were plenty of men, but there
is a scarcity of man power, moi
enough for the automobile business
itself. and when the government work
! must be done the effect on the pro.
duction of motor cars is apparent
Evening star., 1918-05-19
NO DEMAND YET MADE
FOR AUTOMOBILE CUT
Manufacturers Will Continue Pas
senger Car Production Until q. S.
War Needs Are Known.

As a result of the three-day meet
ing here between representatives OF
the automobile industry and the Wal
Industries Board and other authori-
ties. the directors of the National
Automobile Chamber of Commerce
who met last week at No. East
42d street, New York, to discuss the
situation. gave out a statement which
indicated that no dema nd has yet been
made for a radical curtailment of the
production of passenger cars.
The committee which discussed
War Industries Board, the War De-
partment, the railroad administration
and other departments made this
statement:
After a thorough investigation the
committee was convinced that the
government demands were very great
volunteered all possible assistance
and pledged the entire sources OF
the industry to speeding up the wal
program. keeping in mind at the
same time it's accomplishment with
as little disturbance to general busi-
ness as possible.
Until the government needs are
more definitely known the industry. ir
addition to manufacture of airplanes
tanks, tractors. shells, mine anchors
helmets and other munitions. will ap-
ply itself to help solve the great
problem of transportation which is di-
rectly in it's line"
Some time ago the National Auto.
mobile Chamber of Commerce author
lied a voluntary curtailment OF pas
senger cars of 80 per cent. The gov
ernment has shown no tendency t.
reduce the output of motor trucks
which are being made in quantitie,
for the Army. The demand for truck.
has increased largely because of rail
road congestion and the utility o.
trucks for urgent transportation.
Evening star., 1918-05-19
A Toast to the Kaiser
BY WILLIAM H. cLAGETT.

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Evening star., 1918-05-19
DARIO RESTA TO APPEAR
IN HARKNESS HANDICAP
Interest Shown in the Comeback
Of Barney o1dfield-Arthur
Duray Coming Over.

Dario Resta, the most consistent
winner in the annals of automobile
racing, will compete in the Harkness
handicap at 100 miles. which is to
feature the inaugural track -and-air
meet to be held at Sheepshead Bay
speedway on Decoration day. Resta
handed in his entry last week to
Promoter William H. Wellman. after
the pair had been in conference for
more than an hour
The speedway champion of 1915-1916
will make a determined bid to regain
the crown he lost last year to Louis
Chevrolet, who will start from scratch
in the Hardness handicap. for which
$40, 900 In prizes and bonuses is Of
fered. Oldfeld and Ira Vail are the
other two drivers who have thus far
entered what promises to be the ban
ner race Of the season.
Already great interest is being man.
ifested in the Comeback" of Barney
Oldfield. Oldfield is ready to retire
after twenty years of strenuous COM
petition, and this Is to be his final
season. His one consuming desire is
to quit the game with the worlds
speed championship in his possession.
The Hardness handicap is to have
an international aspect, as Arthur
Duray. the European racing cham
pion, is coming over to try to gather
in the big prize money offered by
Wellman. Duray. who holds the
worlds record average for the mile
of 147 miles an hour, has cabled his
acceptance of Wellman's offer to COM
pete. He cabled the promoter last
week that he would sail on the first
boat out; so he Is either on his way
or will leave for this country the
early part of this week.
Barney Oldfeld telesraphed his en-
try for the race on the same day that
Resta entered.
Evening star., 1918-05-19
STARTLING FACTS GIVEN
IN "CARELESS AMERICA"
Film Produced to Show Dangers of
the Streets Will Be Shown
in Washington.

When the film Careless America"
was produced in Washington several
weeks ago. Maj. Raymond Pullman.
superintendent Of police, became so
much interested in it that he i'm
mediately began to make arrange
ments to have it shown before all the
pupils of the Washington schools.
As result the picture will be put
on at the majority Of Washington's
leading moving picture, theaters in
the very near future.
Careless America was produced
under the direct supervision of II. S.
Flrestone. president of the Firestone
Tire and Rubber Company, who, hay-
ing become aroused at the startling
figures obtained from the police
bureau Of New York city-showing
that approximately $4,000 persons had
been injured by automobiles and
motor trucks in the streets Of Greater
New York during the last year-im-
mediately had the picture finished at
his own expense.
With the overflow population In
Washington at present, and the nolice
department doing all in it's power to
solve the ever-perplexing traffic prob
lem. Major Pullman recommends that
every one see this film when II an
pears in the city.
Evening star., 1918-05-19

mated to be 600 years old. under
which patriots met to consider means
of defense against the tyranny OF
Great Britain. On the rear campus
are the graves of French soldiers
who came to the support of the col
onies during the revolutionary war.
4. The Naval Academy. Established
by act of Congress October 10. 1S4o.
Formerly Fort Severn. a military
post. Greatest naval training school
in the world. Buildings erected at a
cost of s15.OOO.OO0. Alma mater of
Gushing. Dewey. Schley. Evans. Samp-
son. Mahan. Clark. Phillips. Hobson.
Bagley. Gwin. Flusser and VAIN
wright
). Carve1 Hall Hotel. Front portion
of building was residence of Will
liam Paca, one of the signers of the
Declaration of Independence.
6. Peggy Steuart House. Residence
of Anthony Steuart, owner of the
brig Peggy Steuart. which was set on
fire by it's owner at the instance OF
Maryland patriots, who were in
censed because he had brought a
Evening star., 1918-05-19

Tires should be Debated, removed
and rims cleansed thoroughly of all
rust and dirt and then given a coat
of rim enamel. If they are not made
of aluminium. Wheels can stand usual
ly a coat or two of paint, also. Get
the best.
The springs should receive close at
tention. They should be wiped and
scrubbed with kerosene until all sand
and grit Is gone and then the leaves
should be pried apart and oil squirted
between their whole length.
All grease cups or oil cups should
be taken apart and cleansed in kero.
sene and refilled with clean grease
or oil.
Nothing will give so much satisfac.
tion in the hot summer months as a
general tuning up of the whole car
! in the spring. Brake adjustment
should be made carefully. after new
brake Innings have been fitted. Better
be on the safe side and not trust tc
old worn brake Innings.
Evening star., 1918-05-19
HERMAN, SAMARITAN, AIDS
Three TROUBLED DRIVERS

Maury Herman of the Henderson
Rowe Auto Company had an unusual
experience Thursday night while driv-
trR his Cole car through Rock Creek
Park. Mr.. Herman had hardly turn
ed into the park from the Chevy
Chase entrance when he ran across a
touring car in distress. After offer
ing assistance. he took the car in
tow, only to go about half a mile
farther when another stranded mo-
torist appealed for help.
The second car was attached to the
rear of the first dead one" and away
they went. but when nearing the Zoo
the three cars were compelled to stor
again to help straighten another dere-
lict. This also was hitched on be-
hind, and when asked at 18th street
and Florida avenue what was taking
place. Mr.. Herman simply said thai
he thought he would have little au-
tomobiie parade Of his own.
Evening star., 1918-05-19

Annapolis. the capital of Maryland.
Is widely known as the seat of the
United States Naval Academy. which,
with it's beautiful buildings and
grounds. is the most noteworthy fea-
ture of the city. The capital city is
only forty-two miles from Washing
ton and is reached by good auto
mobile road, improvements having
been made to the section beyond
Marlboro. The accompanying map.
compiled by A. G. Letter of the
A. A. A., shows the short route and
gives a detail of the city and loca-
tion of the many points of interest.
1. Statehouse. The first statehouse
was erected on this site in 1896 and
was destroyed by fire in 1904. The
second building was begun immedi-
ately after. and was replaced by the
present structure in 1110. In the
old senate chamber, situated in this
Evening star., 1918-05-19
Provisions Of the Law.

When examining the various laws
it seems apparent that the motorists
can comply with the intent of the
law in practically every state by OBJ
serving the provisions which would
include the use of headlights so con-
structed, treated or equipped to pre-
vent the beam of light rising more
than forty-two inches above the road
at point seventy-fve feet ahead of
the car. yet not so dimming the light
but that 1t will be sufficient to make
the roadway clearly visible FIVE hum
dred feet ahead and to provide suffic-
lent illumination to reveal objects
distinctly at a distance of two hum
dred and fifty feet ahead of the car
and ten feet to each side of the road
at a point ten feet ahead of the car.
If motorists will equip their cars
with devices that include the above
specifications they will experience no
trouble in making headlight illumi-
nation safe for others
Evening star., 1918-05-19
building. George Washington

building. George Washington re-
signed his military commission, Con-
sress ratified the treaty with Great
Britain at the close of the revolu-
tionary war and commissioners from
five states met and took action lead
ing to the adoption of the federal
Constitution. The building is full of
interesting historical paintings and
relics. and also contains complete
exhibit of the mineral resources of
the state. The new legislative halls
are handsome and dignified. Visitors
should see the statehouse without
fail.
,. The council house. Erected about
1896 and used as the resting place
of the colonial governor and council.
g. St Johns College. Descendant
of King Williams School, founded In
1895, and the first public free school
in America. Was merged into St.
Johns College in 1IS5. Main build
ing. Mcdowell Hall. was begun in
174j. as the residence of the gov
ernors of Maryland. On the front
campus is the Liberty tree" esti-
Evening star., 1918-05-19
FOR HIGHWAY BUREAU HERE.
Appeals in Resolutions for a De-
partment to Formulate Policy.

Appeals in the form Of resolutions are
being made to the Congress and the
President of the United States to create
a centralized highway department here
IN Washington to formulate a definite
and permanent highway policy and with
authority to direct the administration
of that policy.
There is growing belief that 1t is
necessary for the government to settle
on a policy of immediate improvement
of those roads that will best serve the
needs of the War Department and of
commerce and render each community
more nearly self-sustaining on food
supplies raised in the Immediately sur
rounding country. thereby reducing rail
shipments, stimulating increased pro-
duction and reducing food costs.
Evening star., 1918-05-19
Two Remedies Suggested.

Glare can be killed in two ways
only-either put out the light or dj-
vert the dangerous rays. Control of
light rays is matter of exact mathe-
matical calculation, Guesswork
schemes or devices stand no chance
of being effective. 1t is impossible
to produce perfect headlight illumi
nation with any clear glass device.
There has been a light developed of
a yellow tint which absorbs olive and
violet rays, SO that one can always
see far enough ahead to drive at
average speed.
The instant a driver sees the vel
lowish lights he knows they will not
blind him and feels perfectly safe.
The soft. mellow light is easy on his
eyes. and helps him to see past the
oncoming car. 1t is as il he were
wearing yellow goggles.
Evening star., 1918-05-19
cargo of the taxed tea.

cargo of the taxed tea.
Z. Glebe House. Occupied from
1853 to 1885 as the parish house Of
St. Anne's.
8. St. Annes Church. The parish
was established under the act of par
Lament of 1862. First building erect
ed in 1896. and replaced in 1892. Sec
ond building destroyed by fire on
February %, 1858, and present
structure erected promptly.
.. Site of "Old Blue Church" (Meth-
odisD. Built about 1885.
10. Chase home. 1t is claimed that
Samuel Chase. signer of the Dec
laration Of Independence, lived here,
but the fact is not settled.
II. Site Of old Coffee House. Fa-
nous resort of notables in colonial
and revolutionary days.
II. Residence of Charles Carroll of
Carrollton. signer of the Declaration
of Independence
ID Maryland Hotel. Part of build
ing dates from colonial times
"a. Local residence of Admiral Win
field S. Schley, l.. s. n
Evening star., 1918-05-19
STANDARDIZATION
OF TIRES SOUGHT
Action Proposed by Division
of War Service Body in
Rubber Trade.

AS the first important step in a
movement by the tire manufacturers
of the country to bring about con-
servation of raw materials, the pneu-
matte tire division of the war service
committee of the rubber industry has
recommended the Standardization OF
tire sizes which are considered obso-
lete or unnecessary.
The war service committee Is Sc
lected from the rubber manufa cturers
of the country and is acting in this
matter with the conservation division
of the Wan Industries Board here.
While this is logical measure for
the conservation of the stocks of raw
and finished materials. in the opinion
of ]. N. Gum. president of the United
States Rubber Company, it will prove
of the greatest economy after the
war because of the saving it will
make possible to the tire companies
and dealers by greatly reducing the
number of styles and sizes to be man
ufactured and carried in the many
branch and warehouse stocks estab-
lished throughout the United States
for the distribution of the product to
the consuming public. The consumer
will also be greatly benefited.
Auto Commerce Chamber Action.
The plan has been presented to the
directors of the National Automobile
Chamber of Commerce, which has
voted to ask all it's members to adopt
the new standard of tires.
Manufacturers of passenger auto
mobiles are to be asked to At their
future production with one of the fol-
lowing sizes of rims: 80 by 3k. 80 by
3lA. 33 by and "a by 4. These are
to take tires Of those sizes. with the
following. respectively. as oversizes:
81 by 4. 35 by I, "a by Az and 35 by 5.
For trucks there are to be three
standard sizes of pneumatics-36 by
6. 3s by Z and 40 by 8.
In classifying sizes for present or
future elimination from manufac-
turing schedules those which are to
be dropped at once contain only tires
which sales records of the principal
companies show are no longer in de-
mand anywhere.
The next class embraces tires in
sizes which have not been furnished
as equipment for a long time. To
take care of this demand during the
coming summer, after which it is cal
culated these cars will practically
cease to be a factor in the market.
November has been set as a date for
disseminating such odd sizes.
Think Time Given Is Ample.
A still larger group of sizes no
longer furnished as standard equip
ment with any car. but still in serv-
ice among many cars now running,
is recognized in another classifica-
tion. 1t is felt that in setting a
date in November, 1919. to drop these
sizes, ample allowance has been made
for cars which use them to outlive
their usefulness.
The recommendations of the COM
mittee mean that after the needs of
all cars running have been served
throughout the period OF tbc'r ex-
istence. and automobile dealers have
brought their own production into
line to conform with the new Ifc-
concentrations, pneumatic tires WI
be made in but six sizes for passen-
ger cars and three for trucks. with
four sizes of rims for passenger cars
and three for trucks.
Evening star., 1918-05-19

The new $3.50 Six has .
1a0-inch wheelbase. It 10
long, low. roomy AID Inn
pressive.
The motor 10 q 40-horso-
power Six of the latest
Mitchell type.
Tho rear springs are
shock-absorbing. The equip
ment is extra-complete.
In every way It is the
greatest car which sells at
$3.50 this year. Let us
prove II.
Evening star., 1918-05-19
GLARE LIGHTS CONTINUE
TO MENACE HUMAN LIFE
Police and Traffic Officers Find
Difficulty in Enforcing the
Regulations.

The situation which arises in the
attempted enforcement of anti-glare
headlight laws passed by practically
every state in the Union in many in
stances has brought just another
bane into the life of the motorist.
The majority of motorists are anxi-
Gus and willing to comply with the
law If they know how to do SO: but
police and traffic officials are in a
quandary as to just how to enforce
the regulation.fand the glaring head
lights continues to endanger life on
the highways