Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1918-09-02
AFFAIRS IN ALEXANDRIA

ALEXANDRIA, Va, September g.
The observance of the request of the
fuel administrator to discontinue the
use of motor vehicles yesterday was
general in this city. For the first time
in many years practically all motor
vehicles were off the streets with the
exception, of course, Of those that were
absolutely essential.
The officials here were we'll pleased
with the general response. Apart from
the jitneys travelling to and from Camp
Humphreys and a number Of machines
en- route to different points, most of
which were from other states, such
vehicles were not to be seen.
Labor day was marked in this city
by a suspension of business. Hun
dreds of persons went on outings and
picnics. Base ball games here and at
nearby places also attracted throngs,
and there were many motor parties to
resorts.
There was no public celebration
here, however, and the day was I'M
usually quiet. Ideal weather condi-
lions resulted in large numbers of per-
sons going out of town.
Sergt. Homer Junkins of the 18th
Field Artillery, formerly stationed at
Camp st. Asaph, has returned from
France, and is now stationed at Camp
Dix. N. j.. where he will instruct the
drafted men.
During the past few days he has
crime, 1915 Princess street. Sergt.
Augerine is a member of the same
regiment, under Col. McCloskey, and
is now in France.
According to Sergt. Junkins, many
members of the 18th Field Artillery
I,o tod fav. hroH a
says that the Americans surely have
the Germans on the run. and they
never intend to stop until the Stars
and Stripes are waving over Berlin.
He also says that all of the boys
are we'll and satisfied. and that none
is anxious to return until the Ger
mans have been put out of business.
The boys of the 18th Field Artillery
wish to be remembered to the people
of Alexandria,, he says. and they hope
to have the Huns whipped and be
back to eat their Christmas dinners In
dear old Alexandria.
The sergeant expects to remain at
Camp Dix for the next three months,
after which he will leave for France.
During the month of August N. 8
Greenway, clerk of the courts. issued
ninety marriage licenses. Of which
ty-three to colored couples. He also
recorded f1fty-one deeds.
Gov. Westmoreland Davis has is
sued a proclamation calling upon the
people Of Virginia, as a special trib-
ute to France, to observe September 6
as Lafayette day by purchasing to
their full extent our individual mems
war savings stamps.
Bishop Charles Warren Currier,
formerly Bishop of Matansas. yester-
day morning confirmed large class
at st. Rita's Catholic Church. Mount
Ida, Alexandria county.
A small frame dwelling occupied by
Joseph Mills, at the foot of Wolfe
street. was destroyed by fire short
ly before 10 o'clock last night. The
origin of the fire is unknown. The
blaze attracted a throng.
Ashby W. Whaling. nineteen months
old, son of Mrs. Mamie and the late
Arthur Whaling, died last night at
his mothers residence. Windsor ave-
nue., Del Ray. Alexandria county.
Evelyn Miller, six months old.
daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. Ebert Mil
Ter, died Sunday afternoon at her par
ents' residence, 906 Franklin street,
and her funeral took place this after
noon.
A meeting of the manufacturers
and jobbers' bureau of the Chamber
of Commerce will be held at o'clock
tomorrow night in the rooms of that
organization.