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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1918-07-18
Thirteen Men in Party Who Entrain
Today-Relatives and Friends See
Them Of = Twenty-Five Colored
Men Go Tomorrow.

Thirteen men from this city and
! Alexandria county entrained at 7:35
o'clock this morning for Camp Lee,
Va. They were accompanied to the
railway station by the members of
the local draft board. Many friends
and relatives were at the station to
see them off.
Those in the party included the fol-
lowing: J.i,n +. Evans, Potomac,
Va; Francis r. Monroe. 420 South
Pitt street; Emerson ". Phillips, 319
North st. Asaph street; Dallas d.
Ball, Clarendon, Va; Raymond Gro
yer, 91G Gibbon street; Raymond F.
Padgett, 427 North Alfred street;
Raymond r. Robinson, Ballston, Va;
Clarence P. Nicholas, Bancroft, Va;
Thomas j. CockrelI, 505 Prince street;
Thomas Sanford, Woodbridge, Prince
William county, Va; Ashby P. Goode,
Ballston, Va; George r. Brown, Mt.
Ida, Va; Harry B. Ramey, general de-
livery, Alexandria.
The board has summoned twenty
five coIored men who will leave at the
same hour tomorrow morning for
Camp Lee.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1918-07-18
Under Direction of Instructor Hazel
Children Enjoy Outdoor Sports.
Hope to be Able to Secure Services
of Instructor Permanently.

Citizens interested in the develop
ment of children by means of outdoor
sports should one evening this week
visit the children's Fairgrounds at Lee
School building on Prince street be-
tween Patrick and Henry streets,
where Physical Director Hazel. from
Camp Humphreys, Va, is teaching the
children, boys and girls, ranging in
age from thirteen to sixteen years old,
how to play. He has volunteered his
services free for each evening during
tn remainder of this week.
Large Numbers of children are at
tending the Fairgrounds as result
and considerable interest Is being
manifested by the parents of the chill
dren. Splendid results are being ac-
complished.
Mrs. T. c. Howard, chairman of
the committee on Fairgrounds, which
is conducted under the auspices of the
Parent Teachers Association, Is anX-
ious to secure permanently the serv-
ices of an instructor for the children
at the grounds. Mrs. Howard is OF the
opinion that if all citizens interested
would volunteer donations sufficient
sum could be obtained in order to
make it worth while for an instructor
to come here and help the children in
the movement.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1918-07-18
LEATHER STRAPS DO NOT
MUZZLE DOGS is DECISION

During the past twenty-four hours
half a dozen or more persons have
been cited to appear before the Police
Court and show cause why they should
not be fined for allowing their dogs
to run at large without muzZles. Most
of the accused paid fines and two
persons, one white and the other COZ
ored, signified desire to have the
ours killed by the police Their re-
quests were complied with and the
animals destroyed.
As has been stated, the. law requir
ing all dogs allowed to TO run at large
to be properly muZzle9 was adopted
BY the City Council in 1915. Like many
other city statutes. but little heed has
been paid to it. The police are on
the lookout for dogs which are allowed
to run at large without muzZles, and
the owners Of such animals should
take heed and act accordingly.
IN this connection it may again be
stated that leather straps fastened
over the dogs nose do not consti-
tute a proper muzZle, as several per-
sons have at times been bitten by ours
wearing such contrivanccs. The muz-
Zle should be made Of wire.
In this connection it may be stated
that after the present year owners or
dogs in each city in the commonwealth
will be compelled to pay to the state
a tax upon such animals. The law IS
az follows:
It shall be the duty of every per-
son owing or having under MS con-
troll or on his premises any dog over
six months OF age to list the same
forthwith with the commissioner OF
revenue of the county. city or town
wterin he resides. for taxation, and
to nav on or before the first day OF
February Of each year license tax
on such dog as hereinafter provided,
or in event such dog shall become six
months of age or come into the pos
: session of any person at any time
after the first of February, such II
cense shall be paid forthwith. Al
dog licenses shall run from the
I first day of February to the thirty
/ first day of the following January.
Every dog above six months of age
shall he liable to a license tax a:
follows. viz. on all male dogs ant
shaved females, one dollar; on all un
shaved females. three dollars, which
License tax shall be paid to the treas
urer of the county, city or town where
in the owner of the dog or sucT person
rs NAV have him under control ma!
reside.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1918-07-18
BROTHERS on SHIP NINE
MONTHS WITHOUT MEETING.

Cumberland Md, July lS.-BenJa-
min l. Martin, jr.. of the United States
Marine Corps. and his brother, Ed
ward Y. Martin, water tender, both OF
the u. S. S. Arkansas, travelled on the
ocean aboard the same ship for nine
months neither knowing that the
other was aboard.
The boys met recently when they
were leaving the ship at the same
time to go on a furlough.
The brothers had not seen each
other for nine years, prior to board
inr the Arkansas-one as a Marine
and one as sailor.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1918-07-18
WILL INSTALL OFFICERS
o. F. A. TONIGHT; SOCIAL
SESSION TO FOLLOW
worth hearing.

A number of prominent members OF
the Order of Fraternal Americans
will attend a meeting of Alexandria
Council No. ), at Odd Fellows Hall
tonight. when the newiy elected Off
GERS will he installed. Among those
cypected to make addresses are c. B.
Webb, Statesville, ~ c.; Zebb Vance
Long, Statesville, y. c., and a number
of others. At The conclusion of the
ccuncil's session refreshments will be
served.
Members of this council propose 10
make tonight "i'ed letter" night and
urge all TO attend in order TO reSuscl-
tate the social side of this oFganza-
ticn
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1918-07-18
MOB TRIES TO GET NEGRO
Lvnching of WOman's Murderer
Fooled by Deputies.

Dallas, Texas, July 1S.-A mob to-
day attempted to batter down the
doors of the county Jail an dcapture
Will Jones, a negro, who Tuesday
night attacked and killed Mrs. J. F.
Wexford of Rose Hill, village near
here. Several hundred farmers
neighbors of Mrs. Wolford, were held
off by deputy sheriffs armed with
shotruns. The negro has made con-
fession of his guilt.
Health Officer Sam Mimms, who
was with the deputy sherlffs attempt
inc to disperse the crowd, was Sc
verely stabbed. Five men have been
arrested.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1918-07-18

Reports on the sale of war savings
stamps in Virginia to July 5 show that
Clarke county, one of the smallest in
the State leads with one exception in
the percapita sales of the stamps. For
each man, woman and child in the
county there was a sale of s2o.13
worth of stamps. The allotment for
the State is $50 per capita. Bath
county is leading the Stale with s20.76
per capita.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1918-07-18
DEPART FOR CAMP LEE EXPECT EARLY DECISION
Water Rate Case Argued Today Be-
fore State Corporation Commission.
Peoples Petition Has Been Pending
More Than Two Years.

Arguments were made today before
the State Corporation Commission IN
Richmond on the petitions fled by
more than 300 citizens asking for q
reduction in the water rates and also
On the petition filed by the water COM
pany asking for an increase in rates
in which some instances permission is
asked to double the prevailing rates.
1t is expected that the commission
will not announce a schedule of rates
until later.
More than two years ago the petit
tion was filed by 7. NJ. Jones and
others. Mr.. Jones was present at the
commission today when the argu-
ments were made. The petitioners
were represented by Attorney Howard
w. Smith. Attorney Samuel G.
Brent represented the city and Attor-
ney Gardner L. Boothe the water COM
pany.
The engineer Of the State Corpora
ton Comission has recommended a
minimum rate of $12 year for
single spigot and the price of closet
is fixed by him at 81 and bath at
the same price. Each of these is an
increase of 81 over the prevailing
rates, and for the first opening is an
increase of So year. The engineer
Of the commission also recommends
$3.50 for all set tubs and hose con-
ncctions at 50.
The average house with bath equip
ment if his recommendations were
carried out would cost S2l.50, and if
equipped with stationery wash tubs
would cost S26.50 year.
1t is expected that an early decision
will be handed down by the comalis-
sion. Citizens, as already stated in
these columns, are deeply interested in
the decision of the commission IS Il
affects every one in Alexandria.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1918-07-18
Letter of Thanks Received From Own
er of House Which was Burned in
Del Ray, July 5.

bcl NAY, July
Chief Kenneth W. Ogden. OF the
fire department, has received letter
from Washington from L. B. Burk,
owner, and David n. Rust, ir, owner
of adjoining houses, thanking the de-
partment for the services rendered
July at the fire at Mr. Burk's house
in Del Ray.
The letter, which dated, July y,
1918, follows:
"Gentlemen-On account OF your
prompt action and efficient manner in
which you handled the fire at Del Ray,
Va, July 5, 1918, we wish to take this
means of expressing our great appre-
citation Of your good work. Your SER
vices were absolutely responsible for
the extinguishing of the fire, ard had
it not been for your prompt action the
house would have been an entire loss.
"You also saved the adjoining house
and doubtless several other houses in
the same block by eXtinguishing the
fire. Again thanking you, we beg to
remain,
"Yours very truly,
L. B. Burk.
Owner.
David n. Rust"
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1918-07-18
HUNS SINK SPANISH SHIP
Lopez De Vega. Spanish Minister to
Greece, and Family Saved From
Death.

Athens, July 1S.-A Spanish steam
er having aboard Lopez de Vega
Spanish minister to Greece, was SUNK
by submarine, although the steam
er was flying the diplomats flag, 1t
was announced here yesterday.
Previously the German government
had been advised of the sailing of the
minister. He and his family are re-
ported to have been saved.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1918-07-18
French and American Troops Attack
on a Thirty-Five Mile Front, Ad-
vancing Two Miles.

paris July 1S.-French and Ameri,
can troops attacked this morning or
the thirty-five mile front from Fonte'
nov TO Blleau, the French war office
announced.
Initial advances of from one to
nearly two miles were made at some
noints and prisoners were taken.
There was no change on the Marne-
Champagne front.
"We attacked the German positions
this morning from the region of
Fpntenoy to Belleau," the communi-
qte said
t"At certain points we progressed
fl ON two to three kilometers.
:"Prisoners were taken.
"On the Marne- Champagne front
there was no change. Southwest OF
Montheuill-La Fosse German rush
vas checked. North of Prosnes an
sex by the German guards failed. F."
18th the American Army in Cham
.gne, July 1S.-(3:05 a. m)-Ihe
fourth day of the battle finds the Ger
mans still halted in their attempt to
envelop Rheims.
Stubbornness of the American and
French resistance at the extremes of
the fighting front-east of Chateau
Thierry and east CT Rheims-safely
holds the allies flank.
The Americans not only are holding
their ground, but are inficting the
heaviest punishment on the enemy.
In the region of Alezy and Jaulgonne
the boche dead are piled four and five
deep.
One American regimental comman-
der estimates 5000 dead in front of
his command alone.
The Germans have not renewed
their attempt t. break the American
resistance on the Mezy front.
The allies started counter often
sive this morning by attacking on the
thirty-fve mile front from the Marine
northward to the Aisne.
The French conmunique, issued at
noon, stated that initial gains of from
mile to nearly two miles had been
made and that prisoners were taken.
The Franco-American attacks ex-
tend the battle line into a gigantic
fighting front of nearly 100 miles
from Main-de- -Massiges to the region
Of scissors.
Additional American forces have
thus been hurled into the malestrom
Of blood and steel on the west front.
Marines and regulars are known to be
in the line from Vaux northward to
Vinly, and it is probable that numbers
of American reserves have been
thrown into this fighting.
The allied assault apparently comes
at a time when the German effort IN
the Champagne is at lis lowest ebb,
the French report declaring that in
this region there was "no change"
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1918-07-18
Marching on Petrograd.

Paris. July 1S.-Thirty-five thou
sand Lithuanians and loyal Russian
veterans, under General klimaitis, are
marching OH Petrograd, according to
a report received here today. -"
The Bolshevik forces have been de-
fcated at Vitebsk, on the Mid-Dvina
river. They are said to be fleeing IN
disorder.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1918-07-18
DR.. Lumsden Will at $50 p. NJ. To-
morrow Night at the Chamber of
Commerce Tell Citizens About Sanl-
tation Work In Progress Here.

A meeting of the citizens is sched-
uled to be held at $40 o'clock tomor-
row night in the rooms of the Cham
Der of Commerce for the purpose OF
hearing the report of Dr.. l.. l.. Lums-
den, of the United States public health
service, relative to the sanitation work
being done in this city.
IN the letter mailed by the Chamber
of Commerce relative tC this meeting
it is stated: 1T is of Importance to
the health and commercial interest
represented by you and all others that
YOU hear DR.. Lumsden discuss the CO.
operation which can be rendered by
in this important work.
Much has been done and all can
be accomplished with your assistance. !"
1t is expected that there will be a
large gathering of citizens present to
hear Dr.. Lumsden's report. The doc
tor has made a complete study of the
situation here and his report, no doubt.
will be an interesting one and we'll
worth hearing
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1918-07-18
THREE DEGREES FOR DIVORCE
GRANTED IN CIRCUIT TODAY

Three final DEGREES for divorce to-
day were handed down in the circuit
court for this city, Judge j. B. T.
Thornton presiding, as follows: Ann
G. P. Marsh from Walter Ernest
Marsh; Effie Randall from Jacob H.
Randall and Helen Cox Borner from
Ludwig Borner.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1918-07-18
Fish Day Tomorrow

Boston mackerel. 25c b.; large
white perch, 20c; butterfsh, II 1-2c;
saltwater croakers. - lie; steak
pollock. 25c; Jersey trout, 1Sc; cherry
stcne clans, soc; crab meat, SOC quart
Sanitary Fish Market, City Market
Phone 1856. Open till p. m. j. H
Robinson, prop.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1918-07-18

The picture The Italian Battle
'front.'. now playing st the Polls
Theatef at one dollar ssat, will BIZ
shown hers for two days, July 25 and
26. Admission 15c.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1918-07-18

Potomac Fish Co. will have on sale
Thursday and balance, OF week large
and small Jersey trout, Jersey butter
fish. Boston mackerel, bay mackere!,
large rock, large and medium Whit
perch, Jersey croakers nd hard-sneA
crabs. live or cooked; also! clans. 9
II. Zimmerman, phone 1873,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1918-07-18

2" Don't fail to see "The Mother and
the the Law A 7-reel production at
the Richmond, Friday, July l9. Also
Fatty Arbuckle.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1918-07-18

Jersey Trout Croakers, Pollock.
Butter Fish. Founders, Boston Mack
erel. Price G. Cook, City Market,
phone 321-J. mr.,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1918-07-18

Don't fail to see "The Mother and
the the Law" A 7.reel production at
the Richmond, Friday, July 10, Also
Fatty Arbuckle, =, .-..,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1918-07-18
WOMAN CLUBBED TO DEATH.
Killing Results From Quarrel Over
Money Alleged Due to Employees
of Coal Yard.

Pittsburgh, July l7.-Miss Alma NJ.
Nalin. As years old, retail coal deal
er of Versailles borough, adjoining
McKeesport, was dubbed to death in
her home about 10 O'Clock Tuesday
morning by Edward Brown, negro
who welded the butt end of a shot
gun.
Brown, a5 years old, giant negro
who had been employed by Miss Malir
as a ccal wagon driver, went to nel
home this morning armed with shot,
gun to demand payment of none!
which he insisted was due him. Dur
mo the argument which ensued he
killed his employer and escaped.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1918-07-18

Mrs. T. P. Henderson anad SON,
Lawrence, of Baltimore, are visiting
Mrs. Henderson's mother, Mrs. G. w.
Petit, TIT Duke street.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1918-07-18

Under the auspices of the officers OF
the second training camp of Camp
Humphreys a dance was given last
night in the War Camp Community
clubhouse, which was largely pa
lied.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1918-07-18

The members of the quartermaster's
corps, Camp A. A. Humphreys. Tues
day night gave dance at the Sol
diers' Club which was largely patron
lied and proved most delightful af-
fair.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1918-07-18

Friends in this city of Anthony w.
Armstrong have leaernel with sincere
pleasure that he recently received a
commission as second lieutenant in the
Marines at Quantico. Lieut.. Arm
strong has had extensive military
training and his friends predict that
his advancement to n.gher rank will
be rapid.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1918-07-18

Nc >sa.oa, wife of DR.. John
r.fugrto5 4 .on, who is now in the
~yfy,. has recently gone over
seas. ..&s returned from the South,
l,h=ra ne remained with her husband
AMI. mis- departure. During his abb
<sen.e Mrs. Ashton will stay with her
parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Alfred G. Uhler,
202 North Washington street.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1918-07-18

The monthly meeting o. j.a a..ss
of police commissioners was a"t. taz-
night at the office Of Na;c a''>r
Only routine businesT ~ dispose" =.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1918-07-18
STY WV RRF AIIFS ON FIRE DDB REPORT SANITATION uRM M

Happenings of Interest Both General
and Personal Gathered Around
Town.
Miss Sara 0. Eddington, of this
city is visiting friends IN Milford
and Rehobet, Del.
49, a y -
Mrs. E. C. Haynes and Two children
have gone to Bristow, Va, where they
win spend two weeks.
The Columbus courier. [volume] (Columbus, Luna County, N.M.) 1911-1920, 1918-01-18
GEORGE BEBAN COMES MONDAY.

George Bcban, the celebrated por-
lraycr OF Italian characters. who
will be seen at the Columbus Thea
tire on Monday. Dec. 81. in the Oliver
Morosco Paramount Picture, His
sweetheart, prepared a Christmas
tree for the children In the neigh
horhood Of the Morosco studio in
Los Angeles II is said that In keep
ms with his Italian characterize
lions. he decorated the tree with
garlic instead II the customary
strings If popcorn. Supporting Mr..
Rchan In the cast VI this original
drama are Helen Jerome Eddy,
Harry Dcycrc. Sarah Herman, kath-
lrcn Qirkham, Robert =. Holson aud
others.
The Columbus courier. [volume] (Columbus, Luna County, N.M.) 1911-1920, 1918-01-18
NOTICE ron FERTILIZATION.

department of The Interior Q. $.
Land ONCE at Las cruces. y. ~
December ~. 1917.
Notice o., hereby given that lycu
q. Hobbs, of Columbus. y. VI, who.
,n November o. 1914. made home
stead entry No. Ol06ii. for NV i-2.
section "a. Township - :, Range :
", y. ". T.. Meridian, has filed no
ticr ~ intention to make final three
year proof, 10 establish claim to the
land above described, before II. NJ.
Reed, q. :. Commissioner. at Column
bus, n NJ on the 9Th day II Feb
ruary 1919.
Claimant names as witnesses: +.
T. Balm, ~ Columbus, y. NJ, Clar-
enco n stevenson, Of Columbus, y.
a.; Hugh j.. Kane. Of Columbus. n.
NJ; William T. Hobbs, Of Columbus.
y. NJ.
JOHN l.. BURNSIDE.
Dec. 2a-5t Register
The Columbus courier. [volume] (Columbus, Luna County, N.M.) 1911-1920, 1918-01-18
THE WAX MODEL"

Vivian Martin, the charming and
ever popular pallas- Paramount star
will be seen al the Columbus Thea
tire on Tuesday, January I in her
latest success. The Wax Model a
thrilling drama Of the artists life
in London written especially for
the star by q. We're Tyler and pro-
duced for the pallas Company by
=. Mason Hopper. In this splendid
production Miss Martin Is given a
wonderful opportunity 10 display
some of the most exquisite gowns
NJ the current mode. She Is sup
ported by Thomas Holding and a
cast NJ unusual excellence which in
cludes George Fisher. Helen Jerome
Eddy, Kathryn Vaughn, Senior Buzz
and others.
The Columbus courier. [volume] (Columbus, Luna County, N.M.) 1911-1920, 1918-01-18
Personal and Social.
December

By J. c. OLIVER.
n MONTH far Iamedi For festive
" days md ni0hts renopned
Joy frau0ht. vifA halioced bene
diefions orotcned
Lies annual clearing house for ret
respective thought,
Where pendre memory recalls the
smilcs the tears
The hopes and Joys Of youth, the Ioves
Of vanished years,
And siOhs 10 see the havoc, cod, thar
TINE hos VroHOhL
o Aoary month"; N regions Of the
north and east
The song Of bird aud rtppliHp Of the
brook hare ceased,
And Noturc's thousand charms Of
SUMMER days hare FED.
There B0rcas rcigHs. Heroo God Of
t0iHd and sioras
And trtnfer al Of pcrdure. tHto
broom and toAtis transforms
And iedres no trace Of Ife and beau
~ sped
o happy month"; when keen dntcipa.
fion, stceet
Fiies sicir oH riHps Of ardent lore 70
greet
WIN Otfts the friend, the lorer or
the kindred Hcdr.
AZ Winfcr closer draus hts icy fct.
tered chains
The heart expands and lore unselash
rct0ns
And speeds 10 Idroess 10 the oHes
most dear.
musfrious month Of most Hlusirous
biriht
Good tdiHgs. peace aud 10Y 10 al the
earth
A hearcHiy choir announced toheH
CHRIST icds born,
No other birth such mighty porient
bore.
This Prince Of Pcnce i1hom heaven
and earth adore.
Hoe thrills the heart al thought OF
Chrisfmds mOrHi
Los Angeles Times.
The Columbus courier. [volume] (Columbus, Luna County, N.M.) 1911-1920, 1918-01-18

A number Of informal social
events have taken place during the
holiday season. on Christmas Eve
Miss Treya Blair entertained at her
home with an informal dancing
party. Among her guests were
Captain and Mrs. Price. Lieutenant
and Mrs. Ballard. Lieutenant and
Mrs. DeSaussare. Lieutenant and
Mrs. Downing. Captain Mcdonald.
Captain Fab Ship and Lieutenanis
NanClcye and Mcisc.
o
Dr. and Mrs. Dean. i2th Cavalry
entertained at their home on Christ
mas day with q o'clock dinner.
Their guests were Chaplain and Mrs.
Bchee. Captain and Mrs. Reardan.
Lieutenant aud Mrs. Voss, Miss Blair
aud Captain Mcdonald
o.
Miss Nonia Bray. Of n paso. is
the holiday guest Of Miss Treyn
Blair, coming Tuesday for the cath
Infantry hop she will rctgru a.
her home Friday.
o
Mr.. G. r. Rogers and family have
returned home. after a months Wis
It with relatives In Arkansas
o.
Mrs. Jesse Lea aud daughter. Miss
Helen, Of Louisiana. wife and
daughter NJ Captain Lea, r here
spending the holidays with The
Captain.