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Rockingham post-dispatch. [volume] (Rockingham, N.C.) 1917-1965, 1918-06-27
Sawyer Wants Position.

Sawyer with 20 years exper-
fence, wants position as sawyer
in saw mill; can furnish team
E. G. Hogan, Ellerbe.
Rockingham post-dispatch. [volume] (Rockingham, N.C.) 1917-1965, 1918-06-27

Mrs. ]. M. Ledbetter entertained the
wedding party out at the
new club house at Ledbetter's Tuesday
evening, after the rehearsal. The party
all motored out, enjoying the lovely drive
in the moonlight. DR.. and Mrs. Ledbet-
ter welcomed the guests as they arrived
and very informal evening was spent,
the hostess serving delicious picnic sup.
per all pinned up in a napkin on an at
tractive picnic plate, consisting of fried
chicken, hot rolls, deviled eggs, pickles
cheese, tomato sandwiches and hot coffee
followed by ice cream cones. Music, boat
ing and many kinds of amusement were
enjoyed during the afternoon. Only the
bridal party and the relatives were present
Following the Simmons-Steele cere-
mony at the church Wednesday night
there was given at the colonial home OF
the r. L. Steele's, a reception. On the
spacious veranda Misses Mary Entwistle,
Octavia Scales, Elizabeth Cole served de-
licious punch; entering the hall way the
guests were received by DR.. and Mrs, J.
M. Ledbetter, Mr.. and Mrs. H. c. Rancke
introducing line, which was composed OF
Mr.. and Mrs. S. w. Steele, parents of the
bride, and the entire bridal party: Misses
May Covington and Kathleen Sterne were
in the gift room. Mesdames Geo. En-
twistle and ]. S. Ledbetter showed folks
into the dining room where Misses Mos
sic Long and Faith Covington received
and ice cream and cake were served. The
house was perfect bower of Shasta
daises and asparagus fern. Gifts numerous
and handsome attested the wide popular
ity of the bride and groom. They left
on the 8:45 train for Charlotte, going
Thursday to Rutherfordton, their future
home.
Rockingham post-dispatch. [volume] (Rockingham, N.C.) 1917-1965, 1918-06-27

kinds Of JUNK. Highest Prices Paid
BRING to r. Hiacker al
Rockingham post-dispatch. [volume] (Rockingham, N.C.) 1917-1965, 1918-06-27

1T PAYS 10 TRADE WITH
R. Z. MCDONALD
Rockingham post-dispatch. [volume] (Rockingham, N.C.) 1917-1965, 1918-06-27

IT PAYS TO TRADE WITH N
r. =. MCDONALD
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1918-06-01
THE Blindness Of Divorce"

Social conditions as they exist To-
day, with particular emphasis on the
divorce evil, are graphically and
startingls shown in The BlinincSs CT
Divorce" which will be the attraction
at the Richmond Theater tonight. 1t
has as its theme the terrible conSe-
qucnccs that come from the neglect
of some husbands and their willing
ness to rush into the. divorce court
u3on SUSPICION and wreck the lives
and happiness Of their wives.
William Russell pat wal!o2 with
both fists into Hearts or Diamonds! =
the first picture from his own pro-
ducing company, which will be seen
at tie Surprise tonight. 1t ranks
first among the things Russell has
done and he mas made some real pic
lures in the past.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1918-06-01
SOLDIERS IN RIOT AT PARK
Military Police at, Resort Near Camp
Lee Helpless.

Petersburg, Va, June 1.-The mill
tarv police were unable to maintain
order at Lakemont Park, near the
Camp entrance Thursday night owing
to disorders created by soldiers, prob
ably rs in number, who said they
were members of the Thirty-seventh
division. A dozen Or so of these SOL
diers took the sash weights out of the
windows of the skating rink, and
armed with these, paraded the park,
making a noisy demonstration. The
crowd took possession Of the merry
co-round causing civilians and drafted
soldiers to leave. Later, the guards.
men had a misunderstanding Of some
kind with the young man operating
the merry-go-round and ran him Tor
a considerable distance. He was found
after the park closed hidden in re-
freshment stand. Guying of drafted
men of the military police by the
soldiers threatened trouble. All tho
civilians and national army men LETT
the park as result o. the disorder.
Hopeville, Va, June 1.-Thlrty-lve
members of the Thirty-seventh Ohio
division were picked up in this cit!
by the military police and returned tx
Camp Lee in patrol wagons Thurs
dav afternoon. The men had left The
cantonment without leave, despite {
general order confining the entire per
/, sonnel of the Thirty-seventh to caml
indefinitely.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1918-06-01
Fierce Battle RACES on South Oi Sois'
sons; Allies Holding Rhcims-Ger'
mans Have Failed 10 Cross River.

Paris. June 1.-The Germans now
occupy a thirteen-mile front OH the
north bank of the MaTe. between
Chateau-Thirney and Verneuil, but
nave failed to force crossing Of the
river at any point, the French official
communique indicated today.
The British and French still hold
Ehems.
Fierce fighting occurred yesterday
evening and night on the left fark
south Of Scissors, the French hurting
the Germans back on the Crise river
by counter attacking, recapturinS
Chaudm and Viezy, and taking several
hundred prisoners.
Sharp fighting is going OH around
roads going from Dormans to Rheims
on the right flank.
"The German attack continued vs..
'erday evening and last night" the
statement said. 1T was most OH the
front from scissors TO Chateau-ihier-
r..
"On the Chaudin-Niezy line the
French counter attacking energetic
ally, hurled back the German mass
that was launched at that front, gain
ng ground every where and taking
cevnrol hundred prisoners
South of Scissors, the Germans
were hurled back on the Crise, Chan
din and Viczy we're taken and retaken,
ard were finally kept by the French,
after the fierccst fighting.
"In the Chouy Nelly St. Front re-
gion a firece battle is under way. The
French broke up the German attacks
and maintained their lines.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1918-06-01
FINED TEN DOLLARS
". ". Simpson Fails TO Report tc the
Staten House the Purchase OF
Bicycle.

Shortly before noon today two Off
GERS of Washington came to this cls|
with a fourteen year-old white boy II
charge, the latter having alleged that,
on the oath u!timo he sold bicycle
to w. ". Simpson, who conducts ::
sccond-hanad establishment on Carr
eron street. The boy said Simpson
gave him 81 for the wheel. He also
alleged that he and compnion hal
disposed Of twenty bicycles, on preT!-
oas occasions TO Simpson. Only one
wheel, however, could be found N
Simpsons storehouse, and this was
brought to the station house. tSlpli'-
son was also taken into custody.
The Washington officers produce
descriptions of many bicycles which
have. recently been stolen in the CAM
tai City among which was that of the
wheel which had been, found in Simp-
:on's possession.
Simpson denied having bought
wheels fror, the boy, and alleged that
the bicycle in court belonged to his
scn who is now in the army, and, nc
had been told by the latter to sell i.
The boy, however, told straight
story. He acknowledged he stole the
wheel OF Tie oath Of May and DIS
posel Of it The same day to Simpson.
The wheel was ordered to be turned
over to the owners and Simpson was
fined $40 for neglccting to report MS
purchases to the station house.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1918-06-01
LARGER AIR MAIL ROUTES
Executive Committee OF Aero Chief Of
America Wants Service Extended

to Boston and Cleveland.
New York, June 1.-The executive
committee of the Aero Club Of Amer
lea has written to Secretary Baker
and assistant Postmaster General
Praeger indorsing the plan to extend
the aerial mail service and urging the
extension of the service from New
York and Washington to Pittsargh
and Cleveland and from New lc"f: 70
Boston.
The club authorities point out that
the tests have shown the absolute
necessity of giving more extensive
cross-country flying training to mill
tary aviation students and point out
that by extending the aerial mail serv-
ice the students will have different
routes to cover which they can cover
in turn and thereby gam extensive
experience in cross-fying.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1918-06-01

After a hard days work in the hot
city, why not enjoy the pleasure OF a
nice traw ride through the country
by motor trucks, and breathe the pure
and refreshing atmosphere. Ask those
who have already gone what a pleas
ant ard enjoyable time it is. VIII re-
ccive appointments for any night ex-
cept Saturdays and Sundays. See me
about particulars at I0S South Alfred
street, after p. NJ, or call 497.
II. G. Aaron. l23-t-nl-W-s
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1918-06-01
Notice.

Having qualified as administrator
- Mrs. Alice MILAN, deceased, all per
.oas indebted to said estate are re-
r,,astcd to make prompt settlement;
with re. and all persons to whom said
estate is indebted are requested 10
r,rcsnnt their accounts properly certi-
'ie'' ''' Lawrence MILAN.
Administrator.
'0' '''''''' i30-10t
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1918-06-01
FOR BETTER SERVICE ON THE BANK OF Marine
Chesapeake ard Potomac Telephone
to Start "Call-by- Number" Cam
paign Here Tomorrow.

paign Here Tomorrow.
The Chesapeake ana Potomac Tele-
phone Company has started a CAM
paign IN Alexandria to have sub5cri5-
crs and telephone users generally 20
call by number rather than BY name,
beginning tomorrow. Sunday, Jure ;.
Local telephone officials stated to-
day that subscribers are asked to cali
by number for the sake OF the serv-
ice and the sake of the operators,
and that it is the standard telephone
practice, even in towns much smaller
than Alexandria.
Calling by name slows up the serT-
ice at the switchboard. Slowing up
the service is always bad, but during
these busy days when every circuit
IS in constant demand it IS douhly
unfortunate, and anything that can
DE done to speed u9 the giving OF
numbers will help to relieve the lines
OF congestion,
The big argumen, IN favor of call
ing by number is that subscribers
lines are, and always have been, in
d:cated on the switchboard by num-
Der only. The operator asks 'Num-
Der, please?" and not "Name,
plcasc?' The only place an operator
can find the name and number TO-
gether is in the telephone book Or in
formation records.
Unless there are few lines on the
switchboard, or the operator has an
extraordinary memory, it is not hard
to see that i percentage of called
names must be looked up by the op-
orator, or referred 10 another, ard
that the service must suffer accord
ingly.
Even if girl should succeed il
mcmorizing all the numbers, she cam
aot stay at the switchboard all the
time, and the girl who takes her place
may not know all the numbers. Some
times girl from another town comes
to help out or to relieve an AleXan-
dria operator who is sick or on va
cation.
She is an expert operator. Sha
knows the switchboard, but she does
not know the name ard ,telephcn"
number of everybody IN town. The
only way in which she can give good
service is the standard way, the call
hy-number way.
Numbers can be standardized:
names cannot. There can be only
one 31S-L or 47G-J there may De scv-
eral Henry Browns OF Charlie Smiths.
The telephone people say that cali
ing by name is a Small town" prac-
aiae. It presupposcs that evcrybodE
in tcgn knows everybody else. That's
al right. they say, for a little two
ry-four" town that IS away behind
-he times and admits it, but .hat Alex
andria should rot get itself in thai
class.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1918-06-01
VEXED issue IN COURT
Ordinance Providing Fer Lumber In
spector and Measurer Causes Eric
ton Between Official and Dealers.

A special session of the Police
Court was held last night for the pur-
pose of considering the case Of
Charles Swain, measurer and inspec-
tor OF lumber, VS.. Fl. X. Field u Co.,
and w. A. Smoot Co. The Field Com
pany was represented by Robinson
Moncure and Smoot Co. by Gardner l..
Boothe.
Corporation Attorney H. N. Garner
appeared for the complainant.
Mr.. Swain claimed the right TO
measure and inspect all lumber con-
signed to the defendants, which right:
he alleged, had been denied him. Dur
ing his previous term of office the
complainant had submitted plan
which allowed him to inspect a GER
tain class Of lumber only, but after
having been elected to succeed him.
self and qualifying on the first of the
present year he insisted that the de
PENDANTS carry out the law to the
letter and allow all lumber to be
measured and inspected. One clause
o. the law state that it shall not ap-
ply to lumber previously inspected
by an authorized inspector.
During the examination Of the case
it was shown that the complainant
and defendants had often ignored pro-
visions of the law; also that it savorel
of being invalid under Interstate COM
merce laws and conditions under
which we are now living. In bygcne
years the office of inspector and meas
urer of lumber was essential, as lum-
Der of all grades was then brought
here from the lower Virginia coun-
ties and in the interests o. the pur-
chaser it was necessary to have such
an officer. In this day, however, +
Lumber Association employs an in
spector, and the product of mills in
other parts of the country are meas
ured and inspected by this official who
often comes to Alexandria when COM
plants are made by purchasers. The
latter, therefore, see no reason why
lumber should be measured and in
spected here when they arc satisfied
with their purchases.
Mr.. Garner contended that the law
was valid, and that it provided for
the measuring and inspecting of all
lumber before it left the yards, the
seller paying the Inspector 20 cents
on every thousand feet disposed o?
and the purchaser 10 cents upon each
thousand feet, making 80 cents in all.
After having heard all the evidence,
the court announced that the Judge
of the Corporation Court. would be
asked for q ruling upon the validity
of the law under present conditions.
It was suggested. that the dealers pay
the fees which have heretofore been
exacted while the issue is in the hands
of Judge Barley.
Trouble between lumber dealers and
the late James L. Adams, inspector
at the time, occurred as far back as
1897, the same issues being sprung
as those which are now before the
court. The matter was compromised,
however, and was not brought before
the court, but Mr.. Swain alleged last
night that he has at times made COM
plant to the Police Court that dealers
would not allow him to perform his
duties according to the law.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1918-06-01
Notice.

The business formerly conducted by
tho I,+e Julian T. Chaurcey Will be
Inrcaftor carried or under the name
IF Mrs. Julian +. Cnauncey. The pup
;ir and particularly former customers,
arn rotiiied that the best quality OF al. A.,
kinds of meat and meat products VIII
ha handled and sold, and their patron
arc IS respectfully solicited.
HELENA C. CHAUNCEE.
;Od 20t
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1918-06-01

Washington Hall for Sale.

The property known as Washington
Hall with large frontage on King
street and entrance on Washington
$treet, is for sale. Attractive proposl-
tion for apartments or Offices. Apply
to N. L. Horner, 612 King street.
127-6t
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1918-06-01
Alfred Street Baptist Charch.

The sermon at the Il 4. m. service
in the Alfred Street Baptist church
BIZ the minister, Rev. W. II. +. Powell,
will be 'The Blessed Portion of those
who know the joyful Sound" At 5
D. m. the regular preaching services
will be held. The public is cordially
invited.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1918-06-01
Virginia Governor Confined to EXecu-
tive Mansion TIL Recovery.

Richmond, Va. June 1.-Governo-
Westmoreland Davis is suffering from
whooping cough and is compelled e
remain in the executive mansion un-
! til he has recovered.
Just how he contracted the disease
is not known.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1918-06-01

The executive committee of the. Red
Cross which had charge of the work
OF raising funds during the recent
campaign, of which Mr. Carroll
Pierce was chairman, will submit its
final report o: the amount Of cash
received at meeting to be held IN
the Chamber of Commerce rooms on
Monday night next at s o'clock. At
the conclusion of the meeting they
will adjourn to the Westminster
building, TO which place all Red Cross
workers are invited to partake of re-
freshments and listen to the report
concerning the good things accom-
plished during the campaign.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1918-06-01
WANTS PEACE FOR PEOPLE
Count karolyi Declares Against Deep

Count karolyi Declares Against Deep
ening Alliance With the Germans
Zurich, June Count karolyl, the
Hungarian Liberal leader, is quoted
as, having said in speech:
eve want peace alliance of the
people. not deepening Of the alli-
ance, with Germany, which would
mean the subserviency Of Hungary to
Germany"
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1918-06-01
COMMUNITY SIN G
Program for Social Event to Be Held
in Christ Churchyard on Monday
Evening Next.

Evening Next.
On Monday night at o'clock in
Christ churchyard the sixth com
mlnity sing" will be given under the
direction of Mr.. Gordon Reese. Al
though completing his course during
the past year, at the Theological Sem
mary of Virginia. Mr.. Reese's inter-
est is so keenly conferred in the SOL
d:o.s that he worked on Saturdays and
Sundays under the direction of the
Y. NJ. C. A. at Quantico, and has also
spoken upon camp life in various
churches in Philadelphia and vicinity.
At the earnest solicitation of the Alex
andrians he has taken the time to cd
dress four OF the churches on his eX-
periences of one year at the front, ana
the opportunities the people here VII!
have in working with the soldiers. BY
invitation from St. Paul's church re
conducted a one-day campaign drive
ard realized more than five hundred
dollars for war work in that parish.
At the urgent request of Judge
Louis C. Barley, who is chairman Of
the Training Camp Activities, ne ac-
companied the judge and assisted N
the campaign for raising the funds
for that organization in the county.
Because of his personal intimate
knowledge Of the life of the soldier,
he carries conviction to his hearers,
aid his ability as worker has been
demonstrated.
TIE people of Alexandria who have
entertained the Marines from Guam
tico Rave learned through them OF
their admiration for Mr.. Reese and
their enthusiasm of the work ne has
accomplished among them.
The program to be given on Mon
day promises most enjoyable eve
ming. 1t will be as follows:
Selection by band.
1.,"Over There"
2. "It's Long Way to Berlin"
8. "Pack Up Your Troubles"
A. Well Knock the Heligo."
Selection by band.
5. "Night in June"
6. "Faugh-a-Ballah."
"I,m Hitting the Trail to Nor
mandy"
s. "Blghty."
8. Sunshine Of Your Smile" solo,
by Leo Venice.
10. "Long, Long Trail"
II. "Sons OF America"
i2. "song at Twilight"
l3. "Joan of Arc"
Ia. Band number, American Pa
troll"
Is. $50 Long Mother" ::
Is. "For the Freedom of the
World"
Intermission. il;
II. Marine Hymn.
lS. "Memories."
10. .When the Yanks Come
Home"
90. "Keep the Home Fires Burn.
ing"
q. "Dixie."
% "Battle Hymn CT Republic"
%. Coward Christian Soldiers"
"a. "Pcrfect Day"
25.. "America."
26. "Star Spangled Banner.
God Be with You.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1918-06-01

! Premium offered for Ford car WITH
motor No. 1742990. I will pay hlg:!
premium for the above car on account
of sentimental reasons. j. 3. lorna
dav, Chester, s. G. 127-6t
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1918-06-01

Laurence Z. Padgett, son of Mr. and
Mrs. James Padgett, of 1404 Duke
street, has notified his parents Of his
safe arrival in France.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1918-06-01

Mr.. and Mrs. William browns have
received a message o. the safe arrival
overseas of their son, Corporal John
w. browns, 3lSth Supply Company.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1918-06-01
In Memoriam.

In sad but loving remembrance OF
our dear daughter, Leona Pearl Sulli-
van. who departed this life six years
AFRO tomorrow, June q, 1912.
Dearest loved one thou has left us,
We thy loss most deeply feel,
But twas God who bereft rs,
He can all our sorrows heal.
al .3 Mother and Father.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1918-06-01

.1,.stice Payne, OF Fairfax county,
ha;: lefore him this week q young
mar and three young women Of this
CITY wto were charged with trespaSE-
ing apcn houseboat at the Dyke,
near Alexandria. The parties plead
cd eulty, and the man was fined 80
and costs and the girls $3.50 each
Justice Payne says he is bent upon
bringing such acts to close, and he's
issued a warning to all parties BEN
upon mischief to steer clear of his
bail;wick.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1918-06-01

Miss Mary Humphreys, Of Norfolk,
IS Yis.ting Miss Lucy Vaughan at her
hoi4e in George Washington Park.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1918-06-01

Deputy Comptroller of the Currer-
cy Willis j. Fowler and Mrs. Fowler
we're the guests of Major and Mrs.
James A. Long, at their home in
Queen street, on Memorial Day.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1918-06-01

Among those from this city VINO
will attend the Red Cross rally to be
held at Occoquan this afternoon at ,
o'clock will be Robert S. Jones, A. D..
Brockett and ]. Y. Williams. the
rally will be continued practically all
the afternoon and evening. It is held
for the raising Of Red Cross funds IN
that vicinity. -
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1918-06-01

MIS-. Mary Meade has received no
tice of the safe arrival in France OF
her son, Charles Z. Meade.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1918-06-01

Miss Ola Pullin left today to spend
the summer with relatives at Wood
stock, Va.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1918-06-01
Alexandria City and Suburbs

Lemuel E. Walker, o. this city, has
arrived safely in France.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1918-06-01

In the Second Presbyterian church
tomorrow there will be. preaching by
the pastor, Rev. DR.. John Lee Ali
son. The theme at the morning sHrv-
Ire will be Loyalty to God and the
Nation" "Religioas Forces That
Wins" will be the subject OF the
evening discourse. Sunday school at
$50 a. m. Bible class, 10 a. m. ana
Christian Endeavor at Ills p. m.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1918-06-01

Carter H. Smith has received word
that his son, C. Uroan Smith, of Co.
B. 31Sth Infantry, has arrived safe
" in France.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1918-06-01

A booth. decorated in the National
colors, has been opened in the lobby
at the Alexandria postoflice for the
sale OF war saving and thrift stamps.
Purchases are solicited from old and
Young, large and small. The habit OF
thrift is a good one TO form, especial
" when it means not only benefit
ting yourself but the government as
well.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1918-06-01

Alexa1iria-W Washington lodge room
in the Masonic Temple will be open
to visitors or each Sunday, beginning
tomorrow. until the end CT the wa.
The hours will be from 10 to y in the
morning and from 2:30 until IN
the afternoon. Action to that effect
was taken by the members Of. the
lodge for the especia! benefit of tire
soldiers who may be stationed IN the
vicinity or may chance to visit Alex
andria. although all persons vii! be
welcome. and there will be no charge
for admission. As is well r1i""n -
residents Of the city, the lodge room
contains many priceless relics Of Gen
eral Washington, a large number OF
which came from his home at Moun'
Vernon. and the description and incl
dents in connection with them as toid
bv Mr.. George W. Zachary. the gen
ial tiler of the lodge. IS always n
structive and interesting.