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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1918-04-09
ENORMOUS WHEAT CROP.
Next Harvest Sufficient TO Meet Al
lies Need Is Belief Here.

Washington, April 9.--Forecast BY
the Department. Of Agriculture ycster-
day of winter wheat crop Of $780,
100000 bushels this year brought OPP
timsm to the food administration.
The prediction was unofficially made
that if the spring wheat crop MAIN
tanned the same ratio the next haF-
vest will furnish sufficient wheat to
take care of the needs Of this country
and the allies next year.
The forecast indicates an increase
CT 142, 900 900, bushels of winter wheat
over last years winter crop, whiea
was ais, 100000 bushels.
Assuming the spring wheat crop
will yield the same ratio of increase,
there will be total crop O.. S30,OOO,-
600, or an increase of about 100000
900 bushels.
In addition, there is an increase o.
100000 bushels in the prospective
rye crop.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1918-04-09

might not pass the test for sanitary
conditions or surroundings. Many
nuisances calculated to breed disease
arc to be seen in every section OF the
city, and it is imperative that immcd-
late steps be taken to eliminate every,
thing that can in any way menace the.
health of the community. Fields OF
poisonous weeds were allowed to de-
cay last year, and they are now ready
to bring forth large crops.
The greater number lof houses in
this city are not furnished with mod
ern improvements, through no fault
of most of the owners, as they arc
situated far from sewers, but others
are contiguous to the same, and, &C
cording to the law of the city, it is
incumbent upon the owners of such
to make connections under penalty OF
being fined for neglect TO do so. There
are many foul cutters and drainages
in Alexandria which could be eliminat-
ed at once. A man employed in the
vicinity Of Wolfe and Union streets
called the writer's attention yester-
day to the unsightly and unsanitary
conditions existing in that locality
Springs have for the last hundred or
more years made quagmires in that
neighborhood, while the drainage is
perpetually clogged.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1918-04-09
WHAT OTHERS THINK OF US

The following dispatch from Alex.
andria appeared III the Richmond Vir-
gilman yesterday:
"a gentleman who was given ride
in the aeroplanc which has been max
ing flights over Alexandria for The
past week or so, was asked by a friend
after he came back: We'll, how did
Alexandria look to you from up In
the ali as you were riding over the
city, Said the gentleman in reply:
1t looked as though it needed Clean
up campaign and needed it right
away before the hot weather gsts
there
The Gazette has recently suggested
stbass Efforts should be made to clean
lip Alexandria as soon as possible.
Or population has been:suddenly aug
racrtsd, AID many of the. strangers
new il our midst have been forced TO
:.cant houscs or live in tenements which
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1918-04-09

The annual meeting oil the stock
holders of the The Lincoln Land and
Improvement Company, of Washing
tom D. c., incorporated, for the cleo
ton of officers and directors and SUCH
other business as may properly come
before the meeting will be held on
Wcd.a7iay, April 10, 1918 at its Off
ceg, III South Fairfax street, Alexan-
dria<Va. Polls open from ? 10 3 p. m.
L. E. BAYNE,
SO-6t secretary
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1918-04-09
SHOES FOUND AT POOL.
Dora Ebert Murder Case May 60 to
Grand Jury.

GTanu jury.
Annapolis, Md, April 9.--The dis
covery o. pair Of shoes, identified
rs these of Archer Isaac, negro track
walker, arrested after ne reported
the murder CT Miss Dora Ebert
Of Portland last Friday, throws in
portant light upon the case.
Isaac. who came with his version OF
the crime to Odenton, Md, was bare
footed at the time. He has given
various reasons for being shoeless'
The shoes were found near a pool OF
water, and Eden Watts of Odenton
recognized them as a pair he gave the
negro trackwa!ker. Detectives hav:
found stains upon the shoes that locE
like blood
Stretches on Isaac's face seem tc
indicate that he struggled, net WIZ
men. who rarely fight with claws ou
with a woman trying to defend herseil
from the attack Of brutal man.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1918-04-09
Living Costs Doubled.

The average American family
spends as much today for food alone
as it did in 1900 TO maintain the en-
tire household.
The cost OF living-has grown dou-
BE since the beginning of the century
according to report issued today by
the Bureau of Labor Statistics, The
average cost of household maintenance
in 1900 was $780, During 1917 the
cost for the same commodities was
81 ,4O1. Food alone in 1917 cost only
SIS less than all items combined u
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1918-04-09
Condemn Landing of Troops.

Petrcgrad April 9.-The entire Rus.
sian press condemns the japanese
landing in Vladivcstok, charging it IS
an attempt to destroy the Russian rev.
.olutson. save foreign economic inter-
ests, and prevent. the spread Of the
revolution to Europe.
Even the cadet papers ridicule the
announced reason for the landing.
Some surprise is expressed regarding
England's participation. The Boishe-
vik press condemns allied acqules-
ence.
The government has rushed soviet
troops to Vladivostok, where there
were proletariat street demonstra-
tions against the Bourgeosie aiding
the Japanese.
Foreign Minister Tchitcherin re-
ceived the allied representatives, and
protested against the landings as
violation Of Russian sovereignty, as
assailing the assigned cause for the
landings. The delegation replied that
The landings were local.
The Governments proclamation de-
clares the American Government evil
IDENTIFY did not participate in the land
ing. but that the situation is still not
clear.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1918-04-09
SHOOTS BYSTANDER.
War-Crazed Man Seeking "Pro-Ger'
mans" Hits Baltimore Man.

Baltimore, April Shot down b!
a fanatic at Baltimore and Light
streets early yesterday, while gov
eminent secret service man stood on
the opposite corner and several police
men were nearby, Walter Miller, 80
South Calverton road, is dying in
Mercy Hospital.
Whiic lying in the street. suffering
from bullet wound near the spine,
Miller told Patrolman Charles +. Or-
ban, of the central district, Of the
shooting and pointed out the man
whom he had seen run away with the
pistol in his hand
Patrolman Urban narrowly escaped
being shot as he attempted to arres:
John C. Shane, who had shot Miller,
the police say.
Patrolmen placed Shane under ar
rest, and, according to their State
ment, the man constantly was num-
bling that he would kill every pro
German he could find.
Shane, according to government
secret service man, was in Washing
ton Sunday, and was seen in several
buildings from which the public is
haren. The agent was ordered to
shsdew the man wherever he went
until New York was reached, when
he was to arrest him.
According to the government man,
Shane kept moving all day, not so
much as stopping to eat, and. late Sun
day night he boarded train for Bal
.timore with the government agent
close at hand, z q ~ J : :. s55lEz.2>::
Miller, who was rushed to- Mercy
Hospital, said he is married and lives
at the Calvertdn road address with his
wife -and-fTye children. - ? -.--s- !, :
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1918-04-09
SAVES HIS NECK.
Alleged DisIoyalist Makes His Choice
and Kisses Flag.

Reno, New, April 9.-W. Merriman'
railroad employee at Sparks, ana a
member of the 1, w. w, was gwen
his choice OF kissing the American
flag and hanging by citizens conf
mittee of Sparks, Saturday night. he
kissed. the flag and was ordered 10
leave the community. Alleged disioy-
al utterances and criticism OF the gov
eminent and American soldiers caused
the citizens to act.
Bessemer, Ala, April 9.-Dfaped
with streamers Of red, white and blue
and with a placard or his back bear
ing the inscription "Disloyal to the U
S. A.; J. Will McNabb, well-known
citizen, was nandcuffed to post Oh
the principal thoroughfare OF the city
Sunday night by unknown parties. he
remained fastened to the pest for tw'
hours, a large crowd gathering ane
subjecting him to jeers and gibes. Nc
Nabb denies making any dlsloya
statement.
Micurtain, Okla, April 9.--Forced t.
march through the streets with az
American flag tied around his walls
and then compelled to kneel and ks;
the flag, James Holt, of Lena, Ark
formerly deputy United States mar
shall, was later tarrel and feathere'
by a mob here during the night Sew
eral other persons who have been un
der suspicion for disloyalty were
roughly handled by the crowd am
forced to kiss the flag.
Caro-, Mich, April 9.-Citlzens her
Sunday night tarred and feathered I
r. Luckhard, grocer He Is alleges
to have made remarks in favor OF tn
kaiser and to the discredit of the al
lies.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1918-04-09
I'VE Must Wait

Amsterdam, April 9.-Karl Rcsner,
war correspondent of the Lokal Anzei-
ger, of Berlin, says that Field Marshal
Won Hindenburg, in a report to En-
peror William on March p, the day
the present battle began. remarked:
"Wc must wait A battle IS a living
thing. We must allow time for every
thing to mature. Our plan is devised
on great scale. Our work Will be CT
sective. 1t requires only time"
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1918-04-09
Wanted once:

IWANTED-In Alexandria. Va, bright
: young women between The ages Of
is and 25, to learn telephone onrrat-
ing. Paid while learning. Apply 70
1. Chief Operator. 705 North Alfred
y. street. Alexandria. Va. Chesapeake
8:Pnt0mac Telephone Go. Tiff.
WANTED - Twenty-Five girls 20
learn winding ard spinning. TO e6u-
cation required, and good wages paid
while ,learninS.s Apply al the hl'ss
SILK Mills, Pitt and wilkes streets.
a Alexandria: -, 64-22s
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1918-04-09
aLIBERTY BONDS OR GERMAN
/ BONDAGE"

The words in the above headline,
taken from a cotcmporary, tell the
story systematically. The are
truly multum in parvo (much in little1.
This is the third series of Liberty
Bonds which have been launched IN
this country. The first two appealed
to the American people while our
country was preparing to enter the
great war for the preservation of the
principles laid down by our forefath-
ers in the Declaration of independence.
The third comes at the time when our
country is represented on the firing
line, vieing with the mother country
and France in keeping back cruel
hordes of Huns who would trample
down civilization in order to perpetu-
ate the sway of autocracy. As one
paper suggested this morning, "cvery
Liberty Bond purchased backs an
American soldier" 7
]. 1. The appeal to all Americans to prr-
chase Liberty Bond is opportune.
Those not in condition to pay the
full price are given ample time to pay
in installments. This gives an oppor-
stunity to every citizen to take a part
in the movement.
Many may not realize the fact that
the investment Of our money in the
public funds is not only a patriotic
duty, but such acts form the bases OF
all good governments. In normal times
people in England invest their sur
pluses sin the funds" as they call ma
Iional securities. The interest is small.
but it is promptly paid. 1t is self
evident that every man or woman who
has Bought British onsols will never
be a party to scdition or any other
movement calculated to weaken TIL"
government.
As an exchange suggests, the Lib
erty Loan is not question of what
YOU can afford. 1t is question Of
what you can't afford. You can't afford
not to subscribe, because not 10 sub
scribe is to iniure yourself and your
family. The kaiser is not striking
merely at the symbolic figure whica
we describe as Uncle Sam. He IS
striking at you, at your wife, at your
children. You know what has hap
pcned in Belgium, in Franco. in Po-
land, in Serbia, in Roumania, in Rus
sia-"what the German arms have a.
complished w$th Implying thorough
q.ess throughout avery fair region they
have touched" You can't afford no.
to invest in the Liberty Loan insur-
ance against the simplifying thorough
ness" of German arms. against Prus-
sian devastation, murder. rape and
sacrilcge. Uncle Sans effigy on the
street corners points at you because
Prussianism is aimed at you and your
household. This is your affair quite
as much as the nations.
Germany triumphant over Great
Britain and Franco would not be long
in making fresh alliances that would
enable her to turn her attention to us.
She must reimburse herself somewhere
for her outlay, What richer land is
there Tor indcmnities than this? 1t is
not question OF our renouncing in
IDENTITIES. It is question of keep
inc Germany from collecting them.
The duty of TODAY is to invest
against KaiSerism. You can't afford
70 withhold YOUR money from this in
vcstment. You can't afford not to
strike back at the hidcous thing that
is striking at your home.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1918-04-09

FOR SALE-One two-burner oil stove,
Sc: one 9x12 tent and flies, 50: one
auto specdometer, s.; one 5-gal. gas
can, SOC; one single tire holder, T5c.
ono pair mules harness, wagon,
blankets and feed bags, $423: one
block an dtackle, $3.50; 900 large
packing cases, -: each. ". 4.
Barnett, lis King street. S0-6t
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1918-04-09
Notice.
OF ALEXANDRIA, VA

Having qualified as administrator
of Miss Mary McTamany deceased, all
persons indebted TO said estate arc
requested to make prompt settlement
with me, and all persons to whom said
estate is indebted are requested tc
present their accounts properly ccrti'
fed for payment.
JOHN McWILL1AMS,
Administrator.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1918-04-09
THE MIRROR PROVES

how little good jewelry eThances tse
attractiveness of even the; most beau-
tiful.- Il makes q differences, however
if the jcwelry be in good taste or not
All our jewelry is designed with an
eye to both artistic and refined taste,
Selection of gift here IS bound to
result in perfect satisfaction 10 both
givcr and given. 4si-
Saur7ders5a ;SoTo.
s2s King Street.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1918-04-09

W ANTED-Onc, two, three, four or
five rooms and bath. furnished Or
unfurnished housekeeping apart
ment or house, with all modern con-
veniences, in refined ncighborhood
of Alexandria or suburbs. Refer
cnccs exchanged. Write at once,
giving complete details. A. r. Det-
weller, care General Delivery, Wash
ington, D. c. 6o-tt
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1918-04-09

GIRLS WANTED-SiXteen years OF
age or over; also women, for ma
chimes and table work. Good pay
while learning. Paff Shoe &C.,
Washington and Gibbon streets,
Alexandria. DOL
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1918-04-09

LOST-Last night in the Surprise
Theatcr or across from there in the
drug store, formerly occupied hy
VIM. Taylor, a twcnty-dollar bill.
The finder will kindly return same
to 2O4 South Pitt street ard receive
liberal reward. Mrs. H. c. Phillips.
+; S5-2t
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1918-04-09

MOVING BUILDINGS am pre-
pared to take contracts to move
houses, barns and other buildings;
good work at fair prices. j. W..
Corem, gil Franklin street, Alex
andria. o3-0t
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1918-04-09

WASTED-By civil engineer room
and board for wife and 3-year-old
daughter in home, vicinity Of Rose
mont preferred. Address S. D
Gazette office. o5-3t
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1918-04-09

", .NTED-Wonicn as mattresses, day
and night work; also one colorcd
woman as dishwaster 10 work at
night. Apply at Alexandria Quick
lunch Room, 31S King street.
S2-6t
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1918-04-09

FOR SALE-An upright piano, in ex-
cellent condition; also a music
cabinet; terms reasonable. For par
ticulars apply at Cameron Apart
ment No. /, after 10 a. m. S5-3t
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1918-04-09

CARS for hire. AlcXan-
dria Taxicab Co., lit South Fair
fax street. Phone G96. Sa-Gt
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1918-04-09

WANTED-Two good, reliable men.
steady employment; good wages.
Apply to R. L. Hicks, foreman,
civ gas works. S4-6t
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1918-04-09
S1-10t
Classified Advertising

LOST-Cameo ring, valued at a gift,
on Saturday night between the AL
exandria High School and 2O2 South
st. Asaph street. Return to
above address and receive reward.
'S4-3t.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1918-04-09

L0ST-Tail of a Taupe wolf fur neck
piece, on King street, Alexandria.
Reward if returned to 102 South St.
Asaph street. So-lt
Evening star., 1918-01-28
PERSONAL.

IF YOU ARE INTERESTED IN. OUR PROPO.
sition which is profitable to both parties. why
not phone write US, and thereby get squire
cash down offer for any amount of mems worn
suits. overcoats. pants, etc. get the best. and
we pay best; try US. JUSTH'S OLD STAND.
6l9 d.
Evening star., 1918-01-28
AUTOMOBILES FOR SALE, ETC
AUTO BARGAINS.

AUTO BARGAINS.
| Hudson light siI, 1916: in perfect mechani-
cal condition; paint in good condition:
battery good: tires good ................ SIS;
Hudson light six. 1915; in perfect nechan-
ical condition: paint is o. K, battery
good and tires good ...-......-........ $65(
Endson four, model 81, 1918; in Al condi-
ton. Can be bought for. or................. $4Ol
Hudson big e-54 Limousine: in perfect con-
dition tires Al; paint very good. $90t
Hudson 1915 roadster; in perfect condition:
bargain az .........-.. ..........-.-. SS5l
Dodge touring car. Al condition. .......... $55t
Dodge ROADSTER 1915; in Al condition a. to
paint, tattery spd tires .-............ $62i
Chalmers cabriolet, 1915: g wire wheels
ard one extra ri-e; fully equipped and
Locomobile limousine, 1914: in perfect con-
dision and excellent tires. $6Jl
Chandler touring, 1917: almost new. with
clock. cnt-out, extra tire and nne set of
National twelve 1915 touring: car in nice
condition, and a bargain at ....... $3.50
very recently overhauled; has fine tires
and nice seat covers Observation-Disclosures. $3.50
Cldsmobile touring. 1915; in nice condition;
cylinders; good tires .........-....... $3.50
Cadillac 1913 touring; perfect condition. $3.50
Chevrolet 400 touring car .-............. $500
stutS 4-E touring. AL condition. $3.50
In addition to the above we have other cars
for you to select from.
We stand directly behind our cars What we
say they are, they are-you can depend upon it.
Gene and see us.
SEMMES-MOTOR CO.,
= SlS G ST. NV. N. 9790.
Evening star., 1918-01-28

MILLINERY REPAIRER and apprentice. Mis-.
Buckley. 90l II ST. ne.
MILLINERY PR E PARERS,
makers and apprentices. Apply,
at once, Millinery Dept, Second
Floor, Goldenberg's, Seventh and
K SITS. NV.
Evening star., 1918-01-28

A MARVEL THERMOsTAT will save ons-fourth
Of average coal bill: start YOUR furnace in the
morning, keep your house at uniform tempera-
ture day and night without attention; save time.
labor Doctors bills and worry. Ask Mr. Vest
lake. Address l0s End st. s.w.. or phone Main
Evening star., 1918-01-28

POULTRY. PETS & LIVESTOCK.
AIREDALE PUPPIES, registered: the best kind
Of dog for all purposes. John Clark, 2115 14th
St. =
DOG-St. Bernard: female: years old: cheap
for good home. Call at 90s Pa. ave. NV.
man. 1881 North Capitol st. Phone N 1474-W.
THOROUGHBRED Scotch collie dog: 8 months
DID, 1904 Ontario road NV 2Ss
AnToMnR1IEs FoR SALE FTn
Evening star., 1918-01-28
wANTEp-HE1p.
MALE-C0nfin1eN .

colored walters Hotel Grafton;
eady work. Apply receiving clerk, in bake
Evening star., 1918-01-28

wANTED-Gocd driver for oyster wagon; SO
week and meals. 435 st. NV. 29s
WANTED-Real estate, salesman. "A splendid
opportunity for experienced man must have
auto: liberal allowance made for upkeep to
steady worker. Allan E. Walker Co.. Inc,
1898 G st.
The theocrat. [volume] (Zion City [i.e. Zion], Ill.) 1914-1949, 1918-08-03
LOCAL ITEMS
&C. B. W.

35757S7575757525757515151 5757575157S75252S75252
The theocrat. [volume] (Zion City [i.e. Zion], Ill.) 1914-1949, 1918-08-03
WAGE INCREASES GRANTED HALF NIL
LION RAILROAD employees

Wages Of railroad shopmen have been in
creased to 68 cents an hour by Director Gen
eral McAdoo, with proportional advances for
assistants and miscellaneous classes in mechan-
zeal departments The new rates, which are
retroactive to last January l, are from to 13
cents an hour higher than wages paid these men
in most shops under the general wage advance
allowed two months ago, but are somewhat
less than the labor organizations sought.
Beginning August /, eight hours will be rec
ognized as the standard working day. Over
time and holiday work will be paid for at the
rate Of one and one-half times the usual rate
Back pay will be given the men soon as it can
be calculated
The advances apply to about half a million
men and affect all sections Of the country. The
addition to the aggregate annual pay roll is
estimated at nearly $100000,O00.
The theocrat. [volume] (Zion City [i.e. Zion], Ill.) 1914-1949, 1918-08-03
News of the World
&C. B. W.
ALLIED FOOD OUTLOOK
&C. B. W.

Food Administrator Hoover, who is at pre-
sent in conference with the allied countries IN
! England, sent cable from London on July rs,
releasing hotels and public eating places from
the voluntary pledge to use no more wheat
products until the new harvest Homes oper-
ated on the same basis also are released. About
five thousand hotel men, including proprietors
Of practically all the leading hostelries in the
United States, signed the wheatless pledge.
Abandonment Of the wheatless period, how
ever, does not mean that pure white bread
again will be used Victory bread, containing
so per cent wheat four will be the only white
bread baked in the United States.
The efforts Of Food Administrator Hoover
while in London, it is claimed, will be directed
chiefly toward pooling of all food supplies for
the allies
The feeding Of the soldiers in the canton
ments and abroad will require large proper
tons of the country's farm products August
requirements Of the army, the Department Of
Agriculture estimates, will call for 25,157, 900
pounds Of potatoes and 1871 900 pounds Of
onions at environments. Government require
ments are expected to call for one-third of the
output Of canned tomatoes, Is per cent of the
total output Of canned peas, corn and string
beans, about 6O per cent Of the salmon pack
o0 per cent OF the output Of canned cherries
and one-half the output Of dried peaches
Premier Lloyd George, in a speech given at
dinner in London in honor Of Mr.. Hoover. on
July 26, while declaring that there was now no
fear that the allies would be starved out. ow
ing to the cooperation Of America said that the
proposition was not altogether question of
food, but largely one of tonnage He said, that
Whlle America IS sending hundreds Of thousands
OF men to Europe, the question Of bringing sup
plles Tor that army was gigantic proposition
Speaking of the fact that the output of ship
ping last month for the first time was greater
than the losses, the Premier said that while
the surplus would increase monthly. still the
need and demand for ships was growing at an
enormous rate. He therefore urged the need
Of continued stern and rigid economy.
The new wheat crop is already being received
at the principal markets of the country. Re-
celpts last week amounted to - 713 900 bushels
winch has been exceeded only once in recent
years - IN 1914, when 15,919,OOO were received
me increase over last year was 9.413OOO
bushels. 'o'ooo
Inc KANSAS wheat crop is threshing out mnch
better than anticipated The official renort If
=. Y. Mohler, secretary of the Kansas hoard Of
agriculture, places the banner wheat state at
ozooo,oOO bushels, compared with the estimate
last month of 81, $4,000 bushels
1t IS stated also that corn receipts wero nrob
ANY the largest on record for the last week
Oh July - 5,498,0OO bushels, an increase Of