davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1918-07-11
VIRGINIA NEWS

Corp. Pilot Robert Eoff, Virginia
Polytechnic Institute graduate of the
class of 1918 and a member of the
French Flying corps, has just brought
down his first German airplaney He
has been awarded the French war
cross for his achievement. Young
Eoff is the son of John r. Ecoff, edi-
tor of the Montgomery Messenger,
Corp. Eoff is the first Virginia
Polytechnic Institute boy to bag a
German plane.
A portion Of the extract plant of
John H. Head & Co., of Lynchburg,
was destroyed by fire yesterday
The loss is about $4,000,
fully insured. Five freight cars were
burned on side tracks.
Hardwick Nevin, of Charlottesville,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1918-07-11
GRIP SWEEPING WORLD

Is the world face to face with an
other international epidemic of in
fluenza, commonly known in America
as "the grip?
The obnoxious disease first became
epidemic in Spain few months ago.
Even King Alfonso fell victim to it.
Hardly a city or town in Spain es-
capped.
Then it spread to Germany, and
the German army became infected. So
widespread was the epidemic in Hun
land that the delay in resuming the
German drive on the western front
has been ascribed to it. Today's dis
patche says the kaiser is suffering
from the malady.
Now the Influenza has Spt cad ito
England, and Whole counties are suf-
fering from it. The epidemic has
reached the midlands, schools have
been closed to prevent its further
spread and many mines and factories
are in danger of shutting down.
It seems likel;, that the epidemic
will soon assume the proportions of
a pandemic, as in Spain and Ger
many.
The present prevalence of the dis
ease is the most widespread since the
worldwide epidemic of 1889, when
every country on the globe was af-
fected.
The grip plague seems to have no
system in spreading itself. 1t jumps
from one country to another, over
seas and mountains
Influenza is extremely infectious
and is caused by a microbe known to
scientists as "Pfeiffer's bacillus" The
fact that it has a German name is no
guarantee that its present spread is
due to German plot to make the
whole world sick, for Germany was
ere of the first nations attacked.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1918-07-11
CLEANGING-UP MOVEMENT

Residents of every section of the city
are now busily at work removing rub
bish and unsightly accumulations
from their premises. They are, in
measure, handicapped by the scarcity
of laborers and vehicles, but SO far as
can be seen, there is general pur-
pose to clean up in every quarter.
The policemen summoned several
persons to the Police Court this morn
ing to answer the charge Of having 90
iectionable piles CT rubbish, ETC., upon
their premises Or for having placed
such accumulations in alleys. Where
it was shown that householders had
acted in good faith by employing
drivers of vehicles to carry the same
away, or where rubbish complained of
had been removed before the Police
Court was called to order, no fines
were assessed.
In some cases Luisances calculated
to breed flies and mosquitoes, if not
disease, were found by the officers.
The defendants in these cases were
made to pay SIS each.
In this connection it may be stated
that the authorities consider sufficient
notice as to nuisances upon premises
in this city has been given, and all
who have been negligent will be COM
PEELED to pay fines if cases are proven
against them. While fines of SIS each
have heretofore teen imposed, it may
be stated that the maximum is $50.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1918-07-11
NEWS OF THE DAY.

By vote of So to SO the Senate
Yesterday overruled its presiding Of
ficer who had declared the prohibition
amendments were not germane to the
Food Stimulation bill. His decision
meant that prohibition would have
been shelved. Dry forces obtained
most of their votes from the Demo-
Gratis, and vets from the Republicans.
At once the prohibitionists vii TRY
to drive through the Senate the bone
dry amendment attached to the Food
Stimulation bill, which is under dis
cussion. 1t is very generally believed
that prohibition will win.
Whipping posts resembling those
built in colonial days appeared yester-
dav in the Jefferson county court
house yard in Capitol Park and at
five points in Birmingham, Ala, and
are attracting much attention. On each
post is the following inscription:
ENEMY post for pro-Germans, sell
tionists, profiteers, slackers ana loaf
ers." Little inquiry is made as to
where the posts came from, but gene
raj approval of the idea is manifest.
Eugene Y. Debbs notified the Socia-
list county committee Of Terre Haute,
that he would decline the nomination
for Congress offered him week ago.
He said: "My present situation,
and otherwise, prevents lle
from accepting"
R. Crittenden. an engineer on the
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1918-07-11
for use upon slackers, prd-Germahs'
persons charged with ssdition and
profteering, etc. .
.----. ~ - ,,.,---I -. -. 80.
ENFORCING THE DOG LAWS
Several white and co1ored person

Several white and colored persons
we're we're brought before the Police Court
this morning to answer the charge
Of harboring dogs without paying
licenses upon the same, and allowing
such animals to run at large without
muzzles. Those owning unlicensed
CANNES were made to Ply $3.50 each,
$3.50 Of which will be used in procur-
ing ..censes and tags.
The persons owning dogs which
were found running at large without
muzzles were assessed 81 each with
the assurance that should the ours be
found unmuzzled in the future their
owners will be fined S.. The law
requiring muzzles upon dogs allowed
to run at large has for some time
been more honored in its breach than
observance hence the court imposed
minimum fines this morning.
All residents OF the city who have
harbored dogs during the past fifteen
days without procuring licenses are
liable to be fined, and those owning
CANNES which they allow to roam the
streets unmuzzled will in future face
a S. fine should they be hailed into
court.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1918-07-11
EMERGENCY MEASURES

Governor Davis, of Virginia. has
issued mandate which will receive
the hearty affirmation of the greater
portion Of the people of the State.
1t is solid shot at such as are prone
to keep blue monday" as we'll as
others who are never known to work
six consecutive days in a week. While
the order Of the governor is aimed at
miners, it also applies to persons who
are wont to squGnder time in these
busy days.
A man approached an Alexandria
official recently and alleged that a
certain mechanic averaged about two
days in week, although his employ
ers were using every encouragement
to keep him at work. The complain
ant, who works in the same shop with
the idler, said it was his purpose to
swear out warrant charging the
man with vagrancy, as he failed to see
how he could support his family upon
the small sum he earns in q week.
The industrial Stacker must have
mended his ways, as no further COM
plant has been heard.
We are pleased to know that Gov
ernor Davis is after this class, and
can assure him That Alexandria Off
Gals, when such derelicts are brought
into court, will be given their choice
or fight.
Birmingham, Ala, has reproduced
the whipping post and ancient pillory
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1918-07-11

Southern Railway, was fatally injured
Tuesday afternoon when his engine,
pulling a freight train, was derailed
near Newport, Tenn. As the train
rounded a curve, it struck a pile OF
bolts and was thrown from the rails.
Crittenden was badly crushed and died
while being taken to Knoxville on a
passenger train. Special agents of
the company are Investigating reports
that the bolts were purposely placed
on the track.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1918-07-11
i, Al the cases shall have BEEN dis

posed of.
The compulsory sewer-tapping law
was passed by the City Council about
four years ago, and householders
were given until July l, 1915, to tap
the sewers. This ordinance was
amended twive ny extensions of the
time.
The recent black eye given our city
by an unfair advertisement, which
has been sent from Dan to Beersheba,
has caused the authorities to enforce
all sanitary laws to the letter, and
the ordinance making it obligatory
upon owners of houses to connect the
same with sewers when the same are
contiguous will be enforced.
AS might have been expected, those
complained against are posing as ag-
grieved, urging all sorts of excuses in
extenuation Of their neglect of a plain
and much-heralded law. Most of the
pleas urged is the fact that mechanics
and laborers are scarce. No one will
deny that such conditions exist, but it
has not been SO always, and the need
ed work could have been accomplished
long ago.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1918-07-11

has been recommended Tor the war
cross with the palm and for the mill
tarv medal for heroism displayed in
one OF the recent battles on the French
front. His automobile blown ny
by she'll, Neyin offered his services
as stretcher bearer in the French
legion. Though wounded by shrapnel
in the back and arm and with ma
chine gun bullet in the same arm, he
worked tirelessly, going without sleep
for three days.
Several hundred foreign-born sol
diers from Camp Lee went to Peters
burg yesterday to become citizens Of
the United States. A special term
of the United States district court
was ordered to administer the oath
Since Monday 300 aliens have be-
come American citizens. Music and
addresses marked the ceremonies.
The national anthem was sung by Miss
Mary Tyler, granddaughter of Presi-
dent John Tyler.
Upon the request of Commissioners
of Labor Charles G. Kiser, the at
torney general has ruled that the
child-labor law, effective July l, 1918,
is not applicable to canneries. The
attorney general is also of the opin-
ion that children under IA years of
age can be legally employed in rail-
way offices and in other similar Of
fices as office boys or errand boys.
Assistant Attorney General Hank
for Virginia has replied to inquiries
recently made as whether or not a
Republican will be allowed to vote IN
the August primaries. If the Re-
publican voted last year for the DEM
ocratic nominee for governor or MEM
Der of the Legislature, he can vote in
the primary; or if the voter did not
vote in the last preceding election for
the Democratic nominees and will
agree to support the nominees of the
primary in which he offers to vote in
the general election, he can vote in
the Democratic primary.
Gov. Davis last night in Richmond
issued proclamation calling upon all
coal miners in the State to work six
days each week in order that fuel may
be provided for the nation. The proc
lamation says: at has come to the
knowledge of the proper authorities
that many miners are ignoring their
responsibilities as citizens and pro-
ducers by not working at regular en-
ployment for six consecutive days"
and then calls upon all to go to work
before drastic action IS taken against
them.
James T. Dooley, an engineer on
the Norfolk and Western Railway,
was struck and instantly killed by a
freight train in the yards Of the COM
pany in Roanoke, Monday. Doolcy
was in the act Of oiling his engine
preparatory to starting on a trip and
unaware Of the approach of a freight
train from the rear, stepped back
ward from the side OF his engine and
was run down by the onrushing train
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1918-07-11
FAILURE TO TAP SEWERS

The names Of many house owners
in this city who Rave ignored the law
which compels them to connect their
premises with sewers where such
property is situated upon streets or
alleys in which sewers have been in
PRODUCED have been secured by the
police, and the negligent ones will be
compelled ! to face the Police Court
and show cause why they should not
be fined for ignoring the provisions of
the rd;nance. The court will convene
at o'clock this evening and at the
same hour each following evening IN
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1918-07-11
BOSCHEE'S GERMAN SYRUP.

Why use ordinary cough remedies,
when Boschee's German Syrup mas
been used so successfully for flfty-t"o
years in all parts Of the United States
for coughs, bronchitis, colds settled IN
the throat. especially lung troubles.
It gives the patient good nighs :
rest, free from coughing, with easy
eypectoration in the morning, gives
nature a chance to sootne the lntianed
parts, throw of the disease helping
the patient to regain his health. Sold
by Lead5eater Drug Corporation.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1918-07-11
SPECIAL NOTICES
EXecutriX Notice.

Having qualified as executriv of the
estate of the late A. Leroy Jameson
this is to notify all persons having
claims aginst the state to present
them to me, properly certified, at once
for settlement, and all persons in
debted to said estate are requested to
come forward at once and settle such
Indebtedness.
A. Grace Jameson,
Executrix.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1918-07-11

A special meeting of the stock
holders Of the McLachlen Banking
Corporation for the election Of direc-
tors, the amendment Of it's bylaws
and other business, will be held TAT
No. 107 North Fairfax Street, Alex
andria, Va, on August IL, 1918 at 10
o'clock, A. NJ.
a. NJ. McLachlen, President
E. Il. McLachlen, Acting Sec.
159-30t.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1918-07-11
THE HEALTH OF ALEXANDRIA

While The Gazette is in full accord
with the movement OF the Federal
state and city authorities for gen
eral cleaning up Of the city, we are
convinced that there is no good rea-
son for the hurtful advertisement
which has been given our city by the
issuance of an order forbidding SOL
.diers from Camp Humphreys to eat
or drink in this city.
In this connection it may be stated
with no fear O. contradiction that
health conditions in Alexandria have
never been alarming, and that dis
patches which are being published IN
papers Of other cities concerning sick
ness in our midst are not warranted
bv facts. During the summer season
more or less cases of typhoid fever
are reported, but TO more than can be
found in any other city OF the size OF
Alexandria; hence conferences which
have been held in Washington for the
prevention, of the spread OF the dis
ease from Alexandria to that city
were unnecessary.
During the past third of century
i've have kept lists OF names Of white
adults who pass sway yearly in this
city. On the last day Of December the
names Of the deceased are printed.
The average deati, rate is about 100
in population OF about 10000. Sure
ly this does. not show any alarming
conditions since 1879, when this record
was begun.
While we are avcrse to making
criticism, it seems that Alexandria is
peculiarly unfortunate. The slightest
sensation in our city is magnifed be-
yond all proportions and becomes one
of the main items in nearby news
papers. There is no danger whatever
of typhoid fever being carried from
Alexandria to Washington, and why
g1ave medical officials should sit in
Judgment upon such proposition is
hard to understand.
Many years ago Washington papers
harped for months upon the location
of race tracks in Alexandria county,
contiguous to this city. These inSti-
tutions were OF great benefit to Alex
andria from a commercial point of
view. A moral wave was set in mo-
tion which resulted in the passage by
the Virginia legislature Of law for
bidding horse racing in the state. The
tracks in the county were abandoned,
but tracks were almost Immediately
opened at BeningS, in the District OF
Columbia. Horse racing was wrong
in Virginia, bat legitimate when car
ried on in Washington.
Alexandria was enjoying a great
business activity from the location Of
sixteen or eighteen thousand soldiers
near the city. |. is estimated that at
least one thousand dollars were spent
here daily. BY placing a ban upon us
it was but natural that this would be
transferred to Washington Thus has
it ever been.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1918-07-11
LOST AND FOUND.

LOST-Saturday night a,pair of Rim
less Gold Spectacles. Finder will
return them to this office and re-
ceive reward. lol-5t
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1918-07-11

FOR SALE-A fine two-story brick
store and dwelling, formedly occu-
pied by Potomac Grocery Co., To-
Gated at st. Elmo, opposite the Po
tomac railroad yards. Excellent
location for grocery and provision
business. For price and terms APP
ply to John D. Normoyle, COZ. King
and Royal streets. l57-6t
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1918-07-11
WANTED.

W ANTED-Girls at the Pants Fac
tory. second stcry, Gazette building,
317 King street, Alexandria; So per
week while learning; best wages
paid experienced stitcEers or sew
ing machines. Apply at once.
1G4-6t
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1918-07-11
FOR SALE AND RENT.

FOR SALE-Buick Roadster; first
class condition. Apply to Mr.. Gates,
900 Cameron street, City.
i64-4t
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1918-07-11

FOR RENT-Newly furnished apart
ment, suitable, for army officer and
wife. 2O4 North Washington st.
164-3t
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1918-07-11

FOR SALE-A compact modern brick
dwelling, No. 303 South Washing
ton street; all modern conveniences;
Low price if sold at once. Apply to
Laurence Stabler, 415 Prince street.
1921
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1918-07-11

FOR SALE-Second hand organ in
very good condition, will sell cheap.
Apply 215 South Lee street. 161-3t
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1918-07-11

FOR SALE-Sevcral used cars for
sale; Overland, Studebaker and
Fords. Mt. Vernon Auto Co.
163-3t
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1918-07-11

FOR ShLE-At reasonable figure,
billiard parlor./ Apply at 718 King
street. l64-2t
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1918-07-11

FOR Columbia coal range No.
T, in good condition. Apply 500
Duke street. 164-2t
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1918-07-11

FOR SALE-Two Fords. Apply to
ia Prince street. 1921
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1918-07-11

FOR SALE-Nine-room frame resi-
dence, 512 Cameron street. Terms
to suit. Address T. E. Lynn, In
dan Head, Nd. 1856
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1918-12-30
MIAMI BACK TO
PRE-WAR STUDIES

OXFORD, O., Dec. 30.-When Mi
ami university reopens on January 3,
all traces Of government regulation,
and the military atmosphere which
pervaded the institution during the
first term, will have vanished. That
the rehabilitation OF the Students
Army Training Corps will affect the
enrolment of the coming term is con-
ceded by the university authorities,
but the decrease in numbers will not
be serious.
Several important additions will be
made to the regular curriculum. with
particular emphasis upon the study of
governmental affairs. Greater stress
will also be placed on the study Of
state and municipal government, and
comparative government. Also, at the
request of the government, the girls
Of the institution will be offered d
three-months' course in preparation
for becoming trained nurses. There
will be no military training in Miami
for the remainder of this year.
Commenting upon the work of Mi
ami's Students Army Training Corps.
President Hughes said that it had
been most satisfactory in all respects,
both to the military and to the college
officials. "The members" he said,
gave their best efforts to BOTH
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1918-12-30
Indiana Men Will Be
Disbanded at Taylor

CAMP TAYLOR, KY, Dec. 30
Hoosiers are among the members OF
the Th;rty-ninth Division now return
ing from overseas who will come here
to be mustered out of the service.
Word was received yesterday that a
detachment OF nine officers and 287
men Of the One Hundred and -Four
teenth Ammunition Train of this divi-
sion will come from Hoboken. Last
spring thousands of Indiana and Ken
lucky selects were transferred from
Camp Taylor to Camp Beauregard.
where they were injected into the
TLirty-ninth Division.
Capt David w. McNabb OF Indian
apolis was here today visiting his
brother, Capt. c. r. McNabb, assist.
ant camp adjutant. He is executive
oficer at Dallas, Tex, and is on a
leave of absence.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1918-12-30
Flags Streaming and Bands Playing
as Yankees March Into Germany

towns with the Stars and Stripes float
ing at the head OF our column; and
the regimental band playing at the
head Of every regiment; every man in
STEP Believe me. it's pretty sight
l am In the Sixth Brigade headquar-
tiers. It is composed of the 36th and
18th Infantry regiments. The Fifth
Brigade is composed Of the 4th and
7th regiments: and the Third Brigade
is composed of 10th, 10th and 18th
field artillery. We have the Sixth
regiment Of engineers. division head
quarters. the supply trains and the
signal battalion; and various other
units. You can no doubt imagine that
1t is a fine sight when We all march
forward. People certainly show their
appreciation of US.
when we came into Lorraine, the
girls all ran out and kissed u.s."
From Rennich, Luxembourg, Bowen
wrote:
This place is on the Moseile river.
Just across from Germany proper, but
we are not allowed to cross until after
Dec. l. The old Luxembourg lady with
whom | am housing treats me like a
mother"
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1918-12-30

Am on my way to Germany with
the Third Division army OF occupa-
tion," writes Charles G. Bowen to MS
parents, Mr. and Mrs. Will Bowen OF
Lynn.
Bowen was recommended by
French general on the morning follow
ing July IA, for croix de guerre. but
had no one to verify the deed for which
he was recommended as his comrades
were killed in the skirmish.
I'VE are now on the heels OF the
Germans" he writes. land stopped
here In Luxembourg long enough for
them to clear out. Luxembourg Is
very pretty country. and the natives
are treating US royalty. They speak
the German language and use German
money, because for fifty years Ger
many has required this. They all
seem glad that the war has ended as
it has.
Everything is very expensive here.
Soap Is very scarce and the bread Is
black, and it appears that the Germans
were very hard up for food. pair
of shoes costs 40 marks. which is
about So, and a suit of clothes is any
where from $50 to 700 marks-near
SITS. have at present French francs.
Luxemburg marks, German marks and
American dollars. l prefer the latter.
"As we came through Alsace and
Lorraine the people had the villages
decorated with holly and flags float
ing above all the Stars and Stripes.
I'VE have been on all fronts except
with the British at the far north" he
explained. "Have been through four
of the biggest battles of the war. At
the ending we were on the Argonne
front; we put the Germans back at
Verdun in September we were in the
st. Mihiel salient; held back the Ger
mans at Chateau Thierry. In other
words, have been through He'll from
start to finish. Almost got picked OF
several times, but somehow managed
to be lucky
"The Verdun ground was the hard
est to fight over as every point had
to be fought out over and over again.
They rushed the Third Division in in
time to save the day at st. Mihiel's;
also at Verdun. The Boche would
meet us Of the good old Third on every
front. Prisoners would question how
many Third Divisions there were in
the American army. Every place they
came we would be hurried up against
the Prussian guards about the time
they would be rushed in. They stack
ed their best divisions against us at
the Marine and were confident that
they would reach Paris in five days.
The part we are taking now is the
most pleasant-going through these