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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1918-09-02
WILL TRAIN MEN AT COLLEGES
Those of Draft Age; to Have Bette "
Chances For Commissions.

Charlottesville, Va, Sept. 2.-More
men will enter college this year than
ever before. Previously the per cent
of high school graduates has been fif-
teen; now it will probably be, in some
cases, as high as sixty. The reason
is that the War Department has made
arrangements with the colleges for
the training of men in the draft age
Bows who come to college will be paid
$50 month by the government.
their housing, subsistence and tuition
charges will be met. The time they
stay in college will be determined
by the War Department, but matricu-
lation will mean that they will have
far better chances Tor commissions
than if they were drafted into the
army and sent to camps. In other
words, boys over 18 will be in the
army, and if they desire they car
spend the initial period getting a col
lege education at the government:
expense. Consequently it is expected
that all boys who can meet the en-
trance requirements will go to colleg:
and enter. the army that way
The University Of Virginia was il
the first group of colleges, in which
the War Department established unit
of the Students Army Training Corp.
and has received Il full statemen
from the Committee on Education an
Special Training as Is the regulation
and conditions governing the Corp:
Continued on Page A.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1918-09-02
BRITISH TAKE.'PERO.
Australians Capture Railroad Ger
on Somme, With 1000 Prison

London, Sept. Field VI;
Haig reports the caprurc of Pc
by the Australians, in his com
cation from British Headquartel
France last right. Flamicour
St. Dcr:;, in the same sector.
also occupied
London tcooF2 have captured : uch-
avesnes alG Rancourt. Together the
British and Australians in the tw1
operations took more than 1000 pris-
oners.
British trcG2s continue 20 advance
in the Lys s,.';ent. southwest Of Ypres,
The British have crossed the Lave
river and are nearing the high road
running from Estaires to La Bassee,
according to the British War Office
statement.
Northeast of Bapaumc Field Mar
shal Haig's forces have cleared the
er envy rem Longatte and Ecoust st.
Mcin. Southeast of Bapaume the
British nave made progress toward
la rrausioy.
London. Sept. 2.--Peronne, the rail
road ccLtre at the bend of the River
SOnaic, taken by the Germans in
their offensive of last March, was re-
captured yesterday by forces of Field
Marshal Haig.
The towns of Bullecourt and Morval
also were captured by the British.
The British have reached the su-
b,.rbs of Lens. Large fires are burn
Ing in the neighborhood of Lens and
.rmcnticrcs. These are regarded as
an indication of further German re-
tirement
Paris, Sept. 2.--In the region north
of Scissors, French troops Saturday
night stcrmed the town of Leury and
captured 1000 Germans, the French
war Diuce announced.
French troops have crossed the
Somme canal at Epenacourt, seven
miles south of Peronne. Rouy le Petit,
two miles northeast of Neslc. has been
by the FIe:ch
French troops have captured Crecy-
au- Mont, $orth cf tie .Alette river.
North Of the .>ilette tlcy have gained
= footing m tie wood vest Of Coucy-
ic Chateau. the War Office announces.
American Forces on the Aisne
Front. Sept. 2.-IuviGny, thc rains Of !
4 village hortn f scissors that the
Germans fought so desperately to, re-
tain, is ,pw we'll within t. Ameri
can lines. 1t was taken late Friday
hut not until now has the publication !.
of details of its capture been permit .
ted. .
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1918-09-02

Reno, the 9-year-old child Of Mr..
and Mrs. G.. W. Grandle, of Harrison
burg, was killed Friday night in All
automobile accident. A car driven by
Schuyler Bradley was turning into
a lane leading TO a garage III the rear
of the Bradley home at the same time
Mr.. and Mrs. Grandle, with their
several children, were crossing the
lane upon their return from the
County Fair. The lights on an APP
reaching car, blinded Mr.. Bradley TO
such an extent that he did not see the
pedestrians until within few feet
of them. He attempted to bring his
car to standstill, but in his confus-
ion placed his foot on the throttle and
plowed through the Grandle family.
The car passed over. the child's stom-
ach. Mrs. Grandle was badly bruised
about the lower limbs. but it is 10:
though. ner condition is alarming Mr.:
Grandle also was slightly injured.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1918-09-02
CONSERVE GASOLINE
Practically al! Motor Traffic Comes to
Halt Yesterday-First Sunday in
Many Years so Few Motor Vehicles
. cnor .onf G roatc 4 i.,H,... .E-...4"'

Halt Yesterday-First Sunday in
Many Years so Few Motor Vehicles
Seen on Streets, ;.,:'..' -
The Observance of the request of
The Fuel Administrator totdiscontinue
the use of motor vehicles yesterday
was general in this city. For the, first
.ime in many years practically all
motor vehicles were off the streets,
with the exception, of course, of those
hat were absolutely essential
The result was that everyone living
in the city walked 20 the churches
snd those living beyond the city went
n carriages or came by trolley.
The officials here was well pleased
with the general observance of the
request. Apart from the jitneys trav-
cling to and from Camp Humphreys
and a number of machines enroute to
different points, most of which were
from other states, there were very
few machines en- the streets except
those fer emergency purposes.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1918-09-02
NEW CITY COUNCIL
Will Be Formally lnducted Into Office
Tomorrow Night.

The new City Council. will be form
s,lv inducted into Office at S o'clock
tomorrow night when the newly elect
ar members in both branches will be
sworn in and presidents, vice presl-
dents and other officers elected by
each branch. 1t also expected that
committees will be announced by the
,;ew,v elected presidents of eacf
board. -,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1918-09-02
All Records Saved.

All records of the company were
saved, according to Odell S. Smith,
treasurer. The records were securely
locked in metal cases. The contents
of the safe which was not locked are
expected TO be recovered. The safe
is in the front of the building, where
the fire did the least damage.
In ten minutes after being discov-
cred the fire had gained such head
way the second alram was turned in
and by o'clock four alarms had been
sounded.
Government stores, including fifty
barrels OF oil and seventy-fve bar.
rels of tar were stored on the docks
rc. shipment to the naval training
| CONTINUED on Page 4)
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1918-09-02
LABOR DAY OBSERVED

Marked by General Supervision of
Busincss-Many Spend Day Out of
City at Nearby Resorts
Labor Day was generally observed
n this city today by susension Of
business. Hundreds of persons spent
The day out of the city on outing and
2icnics. Baseball games here and at
nearby places also attracted large
hrongs and there were many motor
parties to nearby resorts. Il.
There was no public celebation here,
however, and the observance of the
ley was unusually quiet. Ideal
Neather. conditions, however,. resulted
in large numbers of persons. spend.
:ng the ds&, beyond the confines Of
he City. ;: 81: J.:
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1918-09-02
BIG BOAT BURNED

Newport News, General Offices, Ware.
house And Wharf of n. And W.
Steamboat Company Destroyed by
Fire Today. Origin Mystery.
Loss S125,OOO, Covered by Insur-
ance. -, $..,s
Fire of mysterious origin early to-
lay burned the steamer Newport
News, destroyed the general offices.
warehouse, and wharf Of the Nor,
tolk and Washington Steamboat:
Company, at Seventh and Water
streets, southwest, and for a time
threatened. to sweep the water front
! The damage,,is estimated by Of
fcials of the steamboat company at
1925, 900, fully covered by, insurance;
An investigation to-. determine
whether the blaze :was of: incendiary
origin was begun shortly /, after stht
fire started. -, -
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1918-09-02
LIST VAC Ant ROOMS
Those Having Spare Space -Shoul}
i Notify Chamber of Commerce Il,
Once-.List Now Exhausted and De
n,and Heavy.
Have you a room To rent?

Have you a room tn rent?
If you have a spar2, space in yon
.kcme notify the Chamber of Co.
rierce at once and it will be taken
Do not delay Just now there is
heavy demand; for rooms and espccia
IL rooms for women. Many Of tn,
rev officers and privatcs at Camp
A. Humphreys are Gaily making in.
suirics to locate their families in this
city. The Chamber Of Commerce list
of rooms for women IS now exhauste;
and the officers and privatcs from tn
foregoing camp are II present expert.
cncing considerable trouble in gcttin2
..ooms. If persons have spare rooms
would at once notify J. 7. Preston
secretary of the Chamber Of Com
merce, these rooms would be takeI
without delay. 1t, IS the patriotic
duty of every citizen having spar
rooms to list them at once in order tt
accommodate the families of thes,
men who soon will be cover there
fighting for freedom.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1918-09-02
Card of Thanks

7 desire to take this opportunity
10 thank all my frienis and customers
for their patronage during the time
+. was in business, and wish to assure
every one that it has been pleasure
to, serve, The pconle Of Alexandra.
H BLOCK,
one-o
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1918-09-02
CITY news IN BRIEF

vi / NLWD LIN DAlLl
Mrs. Mathew j. Augenine IS speTd
ing two weeks in New York and New
Jersey. .aAEEM
Mrs. w, Brown has returned to he,
home in Queen street after visiting
relatives in Philadelphia,
Mr.. Gardner l.. Roothe has returned
from.a trip to Canada where he spent
his vacation. -,
Messrs. John D. Normoyle, George
w. Bontz, Jr. and T. MCGOWAN are
sepnding Labor Day in New York.
A meeting of the manufacturers and
jobbers' Bureau of the Chamber OF
Commerce will be held at o'clock to-
morrow night.
A lawn festival an devening OF song
and music will be given this evening
on the lawn of st. Ioseph's Catholic
Church, Columbus and Wythe streets
Miss Florence Harkins, of Penns-
grove, New Jersey, is visiting Mr.. and
Mrs. Samuel Norcross, in Queen
street.
Mrs. Raymond Smith has returned
to her home in North Royal street
after spending two weeks with rela.
tives at Crozet, Va.
Mr.. and Mrs. ]. E. Cassidy, Miss
Lena M. Cassidy and Mrs. R. J. Poss
left today for New York, Atlantic
City and Niagara Falls.
Ashby w. Whaling, nineteen months
old, son of Mrs. Mamie and the late
Arthur Whaling, died last night at his
parents residence, Windsor Avenue.
Del Ray, Alexandria county.
Fire of undetermined origin shortly
before 10 o'clock last night destroyed
the one-story frame dwelling occupied
by Joseph Mills at the foot of Wolfe
street. The blaze attracted large
throng of persons.
Rev. o. w. Tripett, former pastor
of the Second Baptist Church, now To- |
Gated in Sumpter, S. C.n preached at
the Second Baptist Church yesterday
morning.
Newell S. Greenaway, clerk of the
courts, during the month of August.
issued a total of 80 marriage licenses
of which number 67 were to white
and % to colored persons, !. He also
recorded 81 deeds.
Evelyn Miller: six months old,
daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Ebert Mil
ler, died yesterday afternoon at. her
parents residence, 900 Franklin street
and her funeral took place: this Y af=
ternoon. !, 4: Asla
Mr.. Richard NJ. Chichester who for
several years past had been employed
as salesman for Charles King and
Son, Inc, this city, left Saturday night
for, Jacksonville, Fla. he having en-
tered the remount service, Quarter
masters Corps. He has been assigned
to- Camp Johnston.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1918-09-02
Burns Rapid,;.

H-s 80 - I'll IS q
The FIRE gained headway with
startling rapidity, and the fremcn
found themselves handicapped BY the
absence of the fire departments only
fireboat, the tug Firefighter, which is
in dry dock at the navy yard under
going repairs. Firemen were unable
20 fight the flames from the water side
and had to work from the shore and
docks on either side of the Norfolk
and Washington companies dock.
The steamer Newport News was
moored alongside the Norfolk and
Washington Company's dock, the
shore end of which housed the COM
pany's general Offices. The water cnt
of the dock was large warehouse.
The Newport News was one of the
three large boats of the Norfolk and
Washington, Steamboat Company
running between Norfolk and Wash
ington, the others being the North
land and the Southland. Boat SER
vice between these two points viii
not be interrupted as only two boats
are needed to maintain the regular
schedule. The loss Of the Newport
News, however, will curtail freight
service.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1918-09-02

Mrs. Mathew J. A.ugenine IS speTd-
ing two weeks in New York and New
Jersey. ..a-4fn
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1918-09-02

Newell S. Greenaway, clerk of the
courts, during the month of August.
issued a total Of 80 marriage licenses
of which number 67 were to white
and % to colored persons, :. He also
recorded 81 deeds.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1918-09-02

Mr.. Richard NJ Chichester who for
several years past had been employed
as salesman for Charles King and
Son, Inc, this city, left Saturday night
for, Jacksonville, Fla. he having en-
tered the remount service, Quarter
masters Corps. He has been assigned
to. Camp Johnston.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1918-09-02

Mrs. w, Brown has returned to her
home in Queen street after visiting
relatives in Philadelphia,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1918-09-02

Mr.. Gardner l.. Roothe has returned
from. a trip to Canada where he spent
his vacation. ~
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1918-09-02

Evelyn Miller, six months old,
daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Ebert Mil
ler, died yesterday afternoon. at her
parents residence, 900 Franklin street
and her funeral took place: this af=
ternoon. !. 4: siaila
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1918-09-02

Rev. 0. w. Tripett, former pastor
of the Second Baptist Church, now To-
Gated in sumpter, S. C.p preached at
the Second Baptist Church yesterday
morning.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1918-09-02

Messrs. John D. Normoyle, George
w. Bontz, Jr. and T. McGowan are
Labor Day in New York.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1918-09-02

A meeting Of the manufacturers and
jobbers' Bureau of the Chamber Of
Commerce will be held at s o'clock to-
morrow night.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1918-09-02

Fire of undetermined origin shortly
before 10 o'clock last night destroyed
the one-story frame dwelling occupied
by Joseph Mills at the foot of Wolfe
street. The blaze attracted a large
throng of persons.
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1918-03-29

Prisoners Moved TO Other Jail.
VIII Luman and Bob lligdon who
we're arrested at Post City last week
M suspects in connection with the
murder OF Judge Higgins we're held
in Jail here from Thursday TIL Sun
day and then taken to the Jones
county Jail at Anson. Later they have
been taken from there presumably
tc Fort Worth A special from Anson
10 the Abilene Reporter says
"Anson March 26.-At 2 p. m.
yesterday Sheriff Register and .
deputy removed win Luman and Bob
iiIgdon hold in connection with tn
murder OF Judge Cullen c. Higgins'
from the Jones county jail and LEFT
with them in an automobile, pre-
sumably for Fort Worth, where thev
viii be held pending further deyel-
opmen,a in the case,
The men we're brought here Sun
day from sweetwater to which place
they had been taken from Snyder.
Milton Merrill at Tucson.
sheriff and Mrs W A. Merrill arc
IN receipt OF a letter from their son
Milton. who went to Tucson, Arizona
with the wells-Farro & Co.'S EV.
press. announcing the glad tidlnr.
that he entered upon his duties 10
duo time. and after working the hri'
week. was promoted. This Is certain
ly a deserved compliment which Is
appreciated by his parents as well
az his many friends In Snyder.
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1918-03-29

Ladies' let's wake up and realize
that our wounded In France need
dressings. Fifty will easily cover the
number Of ladies' working In the Red
Cross work rooms. in one week. Just
think Of II. there are members OF
tue Red Cross whose nearest and
dearest are In camp or gone 10
France who have never been In the
work rooms. What does II mean?
Let each one ask herself II she is
a Stacker The men Of this town give
libcrally considering the condition of
the country, but how about the wo-
men We must learn to be poor house
keepers. some Of us. You may have
q house to keep after the war anu
you may not That depends upon US.
This In the work entrusted to the wo-
men Of our country. Factories cannot
make these dressings. We must lay
aside all personal fctling. flimsy ex.
ouses and work or We will regret II
later. Let's be able to honestly aharc
the victory when It is won,
DO you realize what II means not
to have any surgical dressings in the
store house In France when this
great German drive began7 Anyway
that was the case.
Don't wait to be invited Dress
comfortably. Come prepared to work
with cap. apron. scissors and thin
bic. Share this great responsibility.
The work room will be open after.
moons. Tuesday and Thursday nights
There will be instructors there To
help you. Come for an hour II yol
haven't longer to stay
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1918-03-29
TURN YOUR CLOCK UP
ONE HOUR SATURDAYN|GHT
OPERATE BY NEW TIME
Don't be an Hour Late in Getting to
Sunday School and Church March 81

we'll as war. Indications arc that
every large firm and institution and
all individuals will take tlmo by the
foreloeka" and live an hour ahead
Of their usual daily schedules as
lolg as the Government thinks 1t de-
slrable.
People who have been rising at G
o'clock will get up at five. Church
services and public schools will move
up an hour with the clocks,
II is announced that the Masonic
Easter service at the Methods,
church Sunday will bo held on the
now time, IL o'clock. II you fail to
move your clock up. and still aim
to go at II, 1t will be 10 by your
time and you'll miss II. DO Just like
you have heretofore done when you
knew your watch was an hour too
slow.
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1918-03-29
SURGICAL DRESSINGS
Department Supervisors for the Red
Cross.

Monday afternoon, Mrs. J Monroe
and Miss Lizzie Smith.
Tuesday afternoon, Mrs c. S. Per
kins, Jr
Wednesday afternoon. MH jim
McClinton Sears and Miss zonell Har-
ris.
Thursday afternoon. Mrs. Neill
Gross.
Friday afternoon, MH, jim Lock-
hart.
Saturday afternoon, Mrs. Pete Bo-
lin.
Tuesday night, Miss Klapproth.
Miss Hollinrsworth and Miss Gran
than.
Thursday night. Mrs f. j. Ander-
son.
Inspectors and wrappers, Mrs.
Wren. Miss Harpole and Mrs. Ed
Thompson.
Packers Mrs. Adamson and Mrs
Arnold.
The work room will be open every
afternoon at 1880 and Tuesday and
Thursday nights at 1880
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1918-03-29
IAN EDUCATIONAL
PICTURE SHOW

County Superintendent Howell
and County Farm Demonstration
Kemp have boen supplied by the
State University with stereoscope
and a quantity OF slides with which
to show pictures Of agricultural and
educational activities. The puprose IN
to show the schools and the people
what ia possible and what is actual
ly being accomplished on these lines.
Mr.. Il. c. Dodon and the Signal
oditor went with them last Friday
night TO Camp Springs where ar
rangements had been made for a
stereopticon show Quite consider
able crowd braved the sand storm
to see the pictures and were well
paid for their going. Mr.. Kemp In
troduces number OF pictures OF
farm scenes and live stock promo
tlon and reiniorces the picturee with
practical lecture.
Mr.. Howell Shove school rooms
Fairgrounds, athletic teams, school
forces engaged in actual work and
delivers an Interesting lecture show
Ing how these things may be made OF
practical value to country schools
This method OF object teaching Is
the practical way to get the atten-
tion Of students Of all grades and
ages and people would be interested
and benefited II we had a machine
OF our own to use oitener In demon
stration work. II ia the hope OF supt.
Howell that the public will manifest
sufficient interest in this method OF
instruction to induce the University
to furnish our county with a com
plcte outfit 80 that more regular AMI
efficient work may be done.
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1918-03-29
NATIONAL GUARD APPRoPRI-
ALTON BILL Is PASSED

Austin harch Ao' no'" "'' ,,
of the legislature To-Day pa'Seu W"
making an Appropriation o' sSOV''
900 to cover the cost OF RAISING 7"
now National Guard cons'Sl'ns VI ="
division OF six regiments OF eav"''s
and three regiments oil 'n'an',y' W
accordance with request mado Wy
Governor Hobby In Specla' meSaasO'
The appropriation becomes e,'ee ~
tive as soon s the governor signs
the measure, ine u"'' - .,,, ue''ss IT.
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1918-03-29
Pour Basket Ball Games.

Last Saturday Afternoon was bas-
ket ball day in Snyder the games
being played by pupils Of rural
schools. Prof. Brogdon was referee
rnd he KEEP, thingT gollg
Bethel boys and China Grove boys
gave the first performance. result
Ing in a score Of es to 10 in favor
Of China Grove. crowder boys de-
ieaied Arab boys 10 to 7. The Crowd
,r boys tackled the China Grove win
ners ind got four points to the China
so,s thirty two.
Then ihc girls Of crox xler and
Bethel held the center OF the stage
In lively contest resulting in score
Of 10 for Crowder and 10 for Bethel
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1918-03-29

The cutting committee reports as
follows. From August 20, 1917 q
date: Have cut $500 yards Of ma
terlal. not including towels. COM
fort bags, wash rags, hedtioks or
comforts.
Have on hand finished il9 bed
sheets and 20 unfinished
Have eighteen cut. making a total
OF 1e9 on hand.
(slgned) Mrs. A. J.. Towle
Chairman Cutting Com.
It is understood that the knit'eFs
have produced more than hundred
pairs OF socks. There is urgent call
for more Red Gross workers.
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1918-03-29
acuooL noAniSPLANs
CHAUTAUQUA COOPERATION

Atn meeting of tho Snyder School
||oard Wedpesday, action was taken
<6rarding the banning OF the Snyder
(:hautnuqua. which comes at tho
'ine Of AphoQl closing. In order to
X. operate, With this great education
Al entertainment, II was unanimous
agroed to dismiss school each day
Il noon during the chautauqua and
IAslng the closing exercises the fol
|o4inE week. This Is appreciated by
I14 guarantors on the chautauqua
>.tiract
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1918-03-29
JOHNSON CASE GOES OVER


snyder. ToAas, March 20, 1918.
lion. Joe Burkeit,
Baird, Texas.
Dear Joo
an subpoenaod to appear before
your Court in the johnson murder
case. which | understand Is set for
next Monday. being the ist day NJ
April there Is some misundersland-
Ing here as to whether we will be
required to report on the above men
toned date or not.
I saw Lud r. Williams the other
day and he told me that he did not
kluw whether the case was coming
up or not. II you have time please
Jet me hear from you in regard to
this matter as am very anxious to
know whether will be expected u
como or not.
| am your friend,
Guy y. Casey.