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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1918-06-22
Illness at Krupp Plant.

The Hague, June pa Dutchman
just returned from the Krupps plant
at Essen said smallpox had broken
out there fortnight ago. There are
thirty-two barracks in the group OF
buildings where he was quartered,
each barracks containing 100 persons.
In barrack IT, one died; barrack Is,
four and in barrack %, six. These
were not hospital barracks to which
sick persons were removed and where
the mortality presumably would be
greater
This Dutchman said he fell i'll of .
species Of dysentery now prevalent at
Krupps. He was unable to work after
last Sunday. AS soon rs he ceased
working his food allowance was stop
ped altogether. He had had no food
since last Sunday, except few slices
of bread given him by fellow coun-
tTyman working at Krupps. He add
ed that conditions of life in Germany
were becoming worse and worse,
He found great discontent prevail
ing because OF the reduction in the
bread ration, but said the people were
afraid to grumble openly because they
would be sent Immediately to the
front if unfavorably reported. He de-
clared German food today consisted
of carrots and Swedish mangel wurz-
els boiled in water. He said one can
not form any idea of the state OF
things in Germany, asserting it beg
gars description.
This man expressed commiseration
for the Belgians, who are roughly
treated by the Germans.
He said the war was becoming very
unpopular among the workers. Feel
ing Gibbs and flows with the tide of
Germans so-called successes, and
when news comes Of what is officially
described as victory, the Germans de-
clare with an oath: eve will get the
damned Englishman down yet"
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1918-06-22
WIN BACK GROUND.
Italians Continue Successful Counter
Offensive Against the hustrians.

Rome, June 22-Italian forcez
Thursday continued their c0unter-oT-
fcnsive on the Piave river front, il
the regions of Fagare and Zenson, ana
gained further ground from the Aus
tro-Hungarans, the Italian War Of
flee announced yesterday.
''For the first time" the statement
saws. "our airmen and those OF our
allies had as their companions dar-
ing American pilots who, as soon as
thew arrived at the front, wished to
participate in the battle"
Austro-Hungarian pressure continu-
ed strongly on the Montello Thursday,
the War Office announces, but every
whore the invaders were checked ana
the Italians. counter attacking, re-
gained ground. The Austro-Hun-
parians launched five heavy attacks
on the Italian lines at Lossen, to the
west of San Dona Di Piave. Exhaust
ed by their exceptionally heavy losses
the attacks were forced to retire In
the face of the Italian resistance,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1918-06-22
FINED FIFTY DOLLARS
Negro Women Who Engaged in CUT
ting ARRAY Two Weeks Ago Ar
raigned in The Police Court.

The case Of Edna Lloyd, colored,
charged with cutting Rebacca Mason,
also colored, two weeks ago, came up
in the Police Court this morning. Ac-
cordng to the statement CT the lat
ter, the Lloyd woman was the aggrcs-
sor. but the defendant alleged her an
tagonist drew knife and attempted
TO cut her, when she disarmed the
woman and used it upon her. The court
imposed fine of $50 upon Edna Lloyd
and told the Mason woman II she COM
mitted any overt act the injury she
received was sufficient punishment.
Richard Jackson, colored, charged
with operating an automobile at an
unlawful speed, was fined $40.
William White, colored, charged
with gambling, forfeited his collateral
b.: failing to appear.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1918-06-22
FARMS CALL CITY PEOPLE.
Aid Must Be Given to Save Crops,
Clarence Ousley Says.

Newport News, Va, June o.
American farmers will no. need OUT
side help to feed themselves and it
is time for city consumers to take
one concern for their own susten-
ance. Clarence Ousley, Assistant Sec
retary of Agriculture, said in an ad'
dress yesterday before the Virginia
Bankers Association; in session at Old
Point.
:The time has come" said Mr.. Gus
lev, "when every able-bodied mau
must be persuaded to cease doing
things that women can do as we'll or
things that are unnecessary from the
standpoint of war needful business ac
tivities. 1t is a sin that almost ap-
proaches the objectionable offensc
against civilization for any man OF
woman in the United States to en-.
gage in wasteful or unnecessary
service"
Failure in food production, said Nj
Ousley, will make vain all our armies
ard all our war materials.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1918-06-22
DUAL KINGDOM IN PERIL
Attempt Is Made to Assassinate En-
percr Karl, Holland Hears.

London, June 22.-An unconfrmec
report on the Amsterdam Bourse de,
| clares that an attempt was made tC
assassinate Emperor Karl, according
to Central News dispatch from Am
Sterdam today.
London, June 22.-Austrian social
ist leaders who have just arrived al
The Hague admit that Austria Hun
gary is ION her last legs" said an
Amsterdam dispatch to the Express
today
Zurich. June 22..--Further demon
strations occurred in Vienna ycster-
day, according to advices received hero
today.
Huge crowds filled the principal
streets. demanding restoration Of the
bread ration, increased wages. reduced
hours Of labor and conclusion OF a
general peace. The police inter
vc.ed.
A new proclamation threatens Sc
we're measures in repression of the
disorders.
An attack on the German embassy
by mob which shouted Germany is
starving Us down with Germany"
was broken up by The police. Many
persons were Injured and 8 great num-
Der Of arrests were made.
More than 10000 munitions work
ers are now cn strike in and around
Vienna.
The Socialists are cnAcavoring r.
control tie situation and restore or
de-. hoping that Germany and Hun
gary will send aid
The bJrgomaster Of Gratz arrivei
in the capital and appealed for help.
declaring that his city is starving.
Amsterdam. June %. : The Aus
trian cabinet was scheduled to meet
today to decide the questions Of sub
mitting it's resignation and of sum
monirg Parliament for extraordinary
session, because oE the fool situation
according to dispatches from Vienna
Premier Won Seydler is reported tc
have gone TO Austrian field quarters
to present the governments rcsigna-
ticn personally to Emperor Karl.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1918-06-22
At Richmond and Surprise TReaters

If you had just been married and
were starting out on your honeymoon
and your husband was taken from
you and sentenced 10 die for murder
he did not commit, what would you
do? How would you feel? Such a
situation confronts Jewel Carmen IN
confession" a play Of big surprises
at the Richmond tonight.
A powerful story, spirited action
and sympathetic love interest, reflect
ed against backgrounds Of great
scenes in both art and nature, go to
make "A Mans Man" at the Surprise
tonight, a wonderfully thrilling Ell
tertainment. J. Warren KerrIgan
plays the principal role.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1918-06-22
Omen. Air Meeting Tomorrow.

The Soldiers Service Association
will hold their second open-air COM
munity service tomorrow evening at
$50 o'clock at the corner of Alfred
and Princess streets. Camp General
Secretary ". l. Wessalls. o fthe \.
N. c. A., will deliver the address.
The public is asked to direct all
colored men in uniform to this place
of open-air entertainment activity.
Reading and writing material will be
at their disposal. A special program
for July is being arranged.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1918-06-22
Woman Mayor Quits

Moore Haven. Fla, June 22.-Mrs,
Marian Horwitz O'Brien, OF this city,
the only woman mayor in the South,
has sent her resignation to council.
She says that her husband, Capt
J. ]. O'Brien. has been ordered into
service, and that she will have to de-
vote her time to their business al,
fairs.
Mrs. O'Brien was formerly society
leader at Philadelphia. Captain
O'Brien at one time was city edito,
Of a Philadelphia newspaper.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1918-06-22
CITY GAS IMPROVES
installation of Part of New Equip
ment Helps Materially and 1t IS
Hoped Further Trouble May BE
Avoided.

There has been considerable i'm
provement in the supply and quality
of gas furnished consumers in this
city by the city gas department. as
result of the installation of a ne"
coal plant consisting OF
four new "benches," although only
two of the four benches arc now being
operated. Superintendent f. W. Lath-
am stated today that he expects t1
have the remaining benches COM
pleted within the next two weeks.
After they are completed the city Will
install water-gas making plant and
this work will require about a month.
It is believed that the gas supply VIII
be greatly improved when this is done.
The work of installing the new
plant, consisting of the four benches,
which cost about $4,000. was done un-
der the supervision of T. v. Latham,
sunerintendent of the gas works, and
the committee on lighy of the city
council.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1918-06-22
Is Succeeded as President of Board
of Trustees of Alexandria Hospital
by Robert s. Jones-special Com
mittee Reports.
mittee Reports.

Worth Hulfsh, who for many years
past has been president of the board
OF trustees Of the Alexandria hospital,
last night rendered his resignation as
such, to take effect at once and the
trustees elected Robert S. Jones as
his successor. Mr.. Hulfsh, among
other reasons, set forth in his resigna-
ton his further inability to give the
position the time it requires.
Mr.. Hulfsh had been most efficient
president OF the trustees of the hos
7ital and his resignation was received
with regret by all interested in the
welfare of the hospital. He was
among those who Were tireless in their
efforts for the construction Of the new
hospital which institution is a monu-
ment to all of those who by their ef-
forts helped in its erection.
Mr.. Jones, the new president CT the
trustees, since his connection with the
board of trustees of the hospital, also
has manifested deep interest in its
affairs and his selection as president
meets with general appreciation.
At the meeting of the trustees,
which was held in the rooms of the
Chamber of Commerce, report was
made by special committee appoinss
ed for the purpose OF increasing the
revenue o. the hospital. This COM
mittee was continued with instructions
to take up the matter with the mayor
and city council some of the sugges-
tions they had made in their report.
This is relative to having the city pay
for part Of the expenses incidens
to looking after charity patients.
The special committee considering
the question Of increasing the reve-
nue. of the hospital is composed OF
Judge J. X. NJ. Norton, Robert S.
Jones and George D. Hopkins.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1918-06-22
Aeroplane Falls One Mile

st. Louis, Mo-, June %. : Lieut.,
James R. Wheeler, of st. Louis, was
killed when the machine in which he
was flying with John \. Rafter,
cadet, fell one mile from Scott field.
Rafter. whose home is in st. Paul,
Mimi, escaped with only slight in
juries.
The machine, at a height of 5000
feet went into tail spin.
Wheeler a few days ago was ap-
pointed instructor. Before that ne
had been at Camp Dick, Dallas, Tex.
Wheeler's death is the third at Scott
field this year.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1918-06-22
iIcWiiliams Farm Sold.

The McWilliams farm in Fairfax
county, about two miles south of this
city. has been sold by the owners to
John n. Lawler, of this city, and c. G..
Conrad, of Harrisonburg, Va.
The purchasers will conduct hog
farm at this place. Already they have
nut on the place 500 hogs and later
on expect to have total of 1000
hogs. This farm consists of about 100
acres and is improved by a fine dwell
jnr house. It is regarded as one OF
the finest farms in Fairfax county.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1918-06-22
Double Bill at the Grand.

There will be double bill at the
Grand Theater on Monday, when the
third episode of "The Retreat of the
Germans" will be shown and Carlyle
blackwell and Evelyn Greeley will ap-
near in 'His Royal Highness." The
story OF the latter play contains a
pretty love story that is sure to
p,ease and interest all who see the
pictures.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1918-06-22
HOG PENS MUST GO
Owners of Swine in the Southeastern
Section of the City Must Remove

Section of the City Must Remove
the Same.
From time immcmorial certain resi-
dents of the southeastern section OF
the city have raised hogs on Fairfax
street, between Jefferson and Church
1.-TWO squares), but Hog Pen Hol-
lows" is now about to become a thing
CT the past, as the Virginia Shipbulld-
ing Corporation has made formal
complaint to the authorities. The
company has erected large cafe on
the west side OF Lee street, between
Greene and Church streets, in close
proximity to the pens, and the police
have been requested to enforce the
law which forbids the raising of swine
within the corporate limits.
The officers have given the parties
interested. sufficient time to make
other arrangements. Within the recol-
lection of the oldest inhabitant this
section has been used by those raising
hogs. Some Of the pens were outside
the original city limits and few were
on the fringe of old Alexandria. The
decision of the State Court of Appeals
enlarged the city's boundaries to the
center of Hunting creek, which brings
all of 'Hogville' within the corpor-
ate limits.
Several cases against those main
tanning swine in the city's limits have
been brought into the Police Court
: during the past two years, and the
court decided to allow the pens to re-
main where they were before the an
nexation OF the adjoining territory
provided no objection should be raised
by persons residing nearby. The OBJ
lection has come and the pens must
go.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1918-06-22
SECRETARY TO GOV. OF ALASK a
3ir. Cramer is Il Nephew OF Mrs. Fl
z. Chiswcll. this city.

q. Fenton Cramer. who was recent
lis appointed secretary to Gov. Riggs,
of Alaska, is nephew OF Mrs. II. h.
Chisweil, this city. Mrs. II.
|B. Cramer, mother of G. Fenton
ICramer, is now the guest of Mr.. ami
Mrs. Chiswell.
An Nenana, Alaska paper has the
following account of Mr.. Cramer's ap-
pointmcnt.
&c. Fenton Cramer, special dis
bursting agent for the ALASKAN Engi-
necring Commission here, was yester-
day notified of his appointment 10 TIE
position Of secretary to Governor
Riggs. of Alaska, and will leave at
once for Juneau to take up mis- ncy"
duties.
.Mr. Cramer has resigned his posi-
tion as United States Food admin:
istrator for this district and vii! DC
succeeded by Townsite Manager +. s.
lRvvs, whose appointment as admins
traitor takes effect Immediately. The
work handled by Mr.. Cramer as gov
ernment agent for the War Savings
Stamps. Thrift Stamps and Liberty
| I.oan Bonds. will be handled i nthe tu-
ture by Charles Hall. who will succeed
Mr.. Cramer as special disbursinS
agent for the Alaskan Engineering
! Commission.
Mr.. Cramer's energetic work along
| the lines of Red Cross drives. Libert!
Loan and War Savings Stamps cam
paigns has, in a large measure, beer
responsible for the splendid showing
made by Nenana in every drive o.
that nature which has been placed be
fore the public and it is certain tha'
Ibis absence will be felt by all patrio
tic workers here"
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1918-06-22
ITALIANS MAKE GAINS
Battle for Mcntello Crest Still Rages
Yiolsntly-2irer Again Rising.


With the Italian Armies in the
Field, June 22.-The battle for con-
:rol Of all important Montello crest
is still under way as this dispatch is
ied.
The Italians are known to have
made further gains and have taken,
more than thousand prisoners. Just
,ow extensive their operations were
there have not yet been determined.
The latest reports received at head
i.arters. showed that the Italians had
entered Nervesa on the southeastern
.dee of Montello, and were fighting
coward the river.
Enemy prisoners declare that the
italians attack in this sector frEs-
trated an Austrian attack, which was
planned to be launched just an hour
pfter the Italian assault began.
Continued bad weather has caused
he Piave TO rise again, just as it
;howed indications Of receding. The
enemy forces on this side are still
n Il critical position. and are forced
to depend upon limited quantities of
'ocd. brought over in airplanes.
On the lower Piave, Austrians have
ucceedcd in freightin@ armorcd field
runs across in boats, but none of their
rafc is large enough to transport
hair heavy guns.
The work of the Italian, British, and :
American airmen is most effective. 4
numbe" of British aviators, a:ter eX-
hausting their bombs and machine gun
cartridges. lowered . few feet over
he enemy dropping spare parts of
tools.
High tribute is paid to the Czecho-
Slavs, who are fighting with the Ital-
ans, and who are said to be contend
ne with lion-heartcd bravery"
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1918-06-22
MR. HULFISH RESIGNS SHOULD BUY $40 WORTH
Each Person in the State of Virginia
is Requested to Help Swell Sales Of
War Savings Stamps.

Virginians have invested exactly
S2.O7 per capita in War Savings
Stamps, according to figures an
nounced by the National War Savings
committee of Virginia, and before De-
cember 81 each individual in the state
will be expected to have bought not
less than $40 worth of War Savings
Stamps, if the Old Dominion is to
raise its quota of $40 100000. These
figures are of May 81.
The total sales in the state of
stamps up to June was S4,S47 ,24S.57,
which plainly shows low far behind
Virginia is. It is estimated that the
average per capita investment in War
Savings Stamps on this date shouil
have been $8.13 1-3. Bath county con-
tinues to lead the counties with PEI
capita sales Of S14.35, while York
county brings up the rear with per
capita sales Of per cent. Bristol
lead the cities with per capita invest
ment of $9.39.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1918-06-22
Death Notice.

DIED-At his residence, 2217 Four
teenth street northwest, Washing
ton. D. c., Friday, June y. 1918,
Moses Ben6heim. Funeral Sunday
at ) D. m., :rom Sl2 Prince street,
Alexandria, Va.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1918-06-22
Marriage Notice.

The marriage is announced of Miss
Katie Marie Langley, daughter OF Mr.
and Mrs. James W. Langley, of this
city, to Sergeant Fred McLein, U.S.A.
The ceremony was performed by the
Rev. DR.. Eugene B. Jackson. pastor OF
the First BAPTIST Church, on Friday
June q, 1918. l4'-l'
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1918-06-22
Notice.

Having qualified as administrator
of the estate of the late John VI.
Matthews, all persons indebted to saIG
estate are requested to make prompt
settlement with me, and all persons
to whom said estate is indebted az
requeste ,dto present their accounts
properly certified for payment.
Morton B. Apperson,
2O32 Duke street, Alexandria. Va
144-1Ot
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1918-06-22
Notice.

Having qualified as administrator
of the estate of the late Luther M.
Henderson, all persons indebted to
said estate are requested to make
prompt settlement with me, and all
persons. to whom said estate is in
debted are requested to present
their accounts properly certified for
P. A. Kersey. administrator,
40 South Washington street,
142-1Ot.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1918-06-22

The Rev. Dr.. and Mrs. Samuel a.
Wallis returned to their home at the
Seminary yesterday evening from
Charlottesville. Dir. Wallis was one
of he lecturers az tie Episcopal Sun
day School institute for the diocese
Of Virginia. Other lecturers were
Professor Forrest, Of the University
of Virginia; Dr.. Mitn,an, Sunday
school secretary Tor the Episcopal
Province of Washington; Mrs. Wat
kirs, Miss Sallie Deaac and Mrs. Os-
gocd, Of Richmond. There was good
attendance OF Sunday school teachers
and all appeared to be much interest
cd in the lecture courses.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1918-06-22
Two Killed In Airpianes.

Byrl E. Sylvester, U. S. \. r. F,
Plainview, Mimi, and Andrew B.
Blair. jr., U. S. \. R. F., Of Rich
mond, Va, died as result of a col
lision in the air at Pensacola, Fla,
the Navy Department announced to-
DAY.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1918-06-22

Mrs. Mary c. Hartbower has re-
ceivec! a card from her son, Private
Frederick 3. Hartbower, announcing
his safe arrival overseas.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1918-06-22

Mr.. and Mrs. J.-W. Mason have re-
ceived notice of the safe arrival over
seas of their son, Private L. D. Mason.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1918-06-22

Envoy F. Birney will have charge
Of the meeting tomorrow night to be
held in the Salvation Army hall.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1918-06-22

Mrs. Sarah E. Deeton, of Washing
ton, is visiting her son, Frank W.
Deeton, of $40 Queen street.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1918-06-22

The Rev. Dr.'John Lee Allison will
speak tomorrow evening at Camp Ac-
cotink
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1918-06-22

Charles 3. Sullivan has been COM
m;ssioned as second lieutenant in the
aviation section Of the Signal Corps,
and is spending the weekend at his
home in this city.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1918-06-22


Mrs. William n, Smith has as her
guests at her home in Rosemont, her
cousins, Miss Nina Deatherage and
miss Lucy Deatherage, of Front Royal
Mrs. G. z. McGar!cy, Miss Edna
McCauley and Miss Roberta Regina
McCauley, of Del Ray, are visiting
friends in Trenton, \. j.
The Rev. Dr.. Bergman Green and
Mrs. Green have returned 70 the Semi
nary from a visit to their son, DR..
Bergman Green, NJ. r. c., who is
stationed at Fort Oglethorpe, Ga,
with the University Of Virginia unit.
The Alexandria Shriners who at
tended the ceremonial session of Acca
Temple in Fredericksburg last night
did not return home until this morn
ing. The Shriners report having hal
9 most enjoyable time.
J. William May has returned rom
a visit to St. Louis ard Louisville, Ky.
While in St. Louis Mr.. May represent
ed Post r. Travellers Protective As
sociation at the national convention
of that organization.
At a called meeting of st. Mary's
Alumnae, held at St. Mary's Acad-
envy. resolutions were passed extend
ing the sympathy of that organization
10 the husband, mother and brother
of Mrs. Mary Murphy Lynch, who
was vice president of that organiza-
ton, whose death occurred several
days ago.
In the Second Presbyterian church
tomorrow morning the Rev. Dr.. John
Lee Allison will take :or his subject
Power Of a Great Faith and Expert
ence." The evening service will be
conducted by ". D. Vessels, camp
secretary of the Y..M. c. A, who will
speak on the church ard the works
among soldiers. Sunday school vii!
be held at a:2O a. m. At $40 p. N.
a social hour with refreshments will
be held in the Westminster building,
followed by the Christian Endeavor
meeting at 1880.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1918-06-22
Alexandria City and Suburbs

Mrs. Mahlon Davis is visiting
friends in Harrisonburg.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1918-06-22

Contractor Samuel De Vaughan has
began the work of remodeling the first
foor OF the Opera House building at
she southeast corner of King and Pitt
streets. 1t will be converted into q
modern store building with plate glass
;ront. Contractor. De Vaughan ex:
sects to complete the work by August
!. The building upon its completion
will be occupied by the W. f. Farley
Company, Of New York, which con-
Germ will open a ladies rcady-E1&de
clothing business there.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1918-06-22

Mrs. William n, Smith has as her
guests at her home in Rosemont, her
cousins, Miss Nina Deatherage and
Miss Lucy Deatherage, of Front Royal.