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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1918-07-25
MARINE RECRUITS TOSS
LIDS INTO SEA JUST FOR LUCK"

Pert Royal, S. c., July 25.--lnstee1
of tossing their hats IN the ring" the
United States Marines now toss 'em
in the water.
Tossing their hats in the ocean for
luck was adopted as one of the Marine
customs when a gust Of wind snatcned
the chapeau of recruit while he was
crossing the bay off Paris Island, 5.
C.. the Marines training camp. Inc
lid" said gracefully out into space
and was soon bobbing merrlly on the
dancing waves.
Taking the accident as a cue Just
for luck" the remainder of the re-
cruits Immediately sailed their hats
ont into the deep and the bay was
soon dotted with hundreds of straw
/ hats.
The boys "passed the word" and
now no recruit can expect to have good
luck unless he has cast his hat upon
the receding. tide.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1918-07-25
Mr.. HEATING RESIGNS
After Five Months Hard Work on
War Camp Community Service
Will Quit = Splendid Results OBJ

tained-R. A. Hoyer Succeeds Him.
It is with deep regret that the peo-
pie of this city are receiving the news
that Joseph S. Keating, who has been
acting as secretary of hte Alexandra
Var Camp Community Service for
the past FIVE months, is to leave the
work in this city Mr.. keating came
to Alexandria to take charge of the
local work for the enlisted men at a
time when the imperative need for
some concentrated effort was being
felt more and more by the War De-
partment Commission on Training
Camp Activities, under whose direc-
tion War Camp Community Service
is being instituted the country over.
The greatest achievement during
Mr. Keating's regime was the open
ing of the Elks' Club for the men of
the service. Here the men coming to
Alexandria find club quarters the
equal to any club for enlisted men in
the country At this club the men find
facilities for reading and writing,
comfortable chairs for lounging, Bil-
liards, cots, canteen where tobacco
and soft drinks may be secured, and
breakfast on Sunday mornings.
Dances have been conducted every
Saturday night in the spacious ball
room and on other nights by specia!
groups of men from the surrounding
camps. The club has been used also
to a considerable extent by the men
for cleaning up upon their arrival IN
the city from camp. Besides the sleep
ing Accommodations N the club 24O
cots have been placed for the mems
use in the armory, and it is needless
to say that no Saturday night passes
with any cots empty.
The place left vacant by the with
drawal of Mr.. Heating is being taken
by R. A. Hoyer, who arrived in Alex
andria several days ago. Mr.. Hoyer
has been connected with War Camp
Community Service for more than
wear, and has been in charge of the
work during the last twelve months
at Norfoll, and Portsmouth, Va. Mr..
Heating expects to leave for months
vacation within the next few days.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1918-07-25
APES HELP FARMERS.
Simians Dig Potatoes Near Chesa-
peake Beach Maryland.

Farmers near Chesapeake Beacn,
Nd, who have been worried for
months by the shortage of labor arc
shuckling in high glee this week, Tor
temnorarily at least they have solved
the difficult problem. They are US
ing big. educaaed apes as farm hands
The apes are now being exhibited
te Chesapeake Beach, but as then
first performance of the day is not
scheduled until g o'clock, they have
their fornoons and early afternoon,
froo and their manager has Offered
them to the nearby farmers during
these hours.
The apes got their farm training II
New Jersey, the home OF Mr.. Worm
wood. their owner. The apes are eS'
pert potato diggers. They gather uF
POTATOES in the trail of the formers
with the hoe and put them In large
baskets. They fail to show much OF
sense of discrimination in the select
ing of the potatoes, gathering all tha
come within their sight; but the far
mers are not worried by this fact, to1
is is relatively simple mater to sor
the potatoes over later.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1918-07-25
Richmond Thcater Tonight

Love. humanity and patriotism are
aroused by the great drama of the war
Lest We Forget at the Richmond
tonight. The sailing, the vast crowds
of friends wishing bon voyage to the
various activities and amusements or
board ship. are followed by the launch
ing IF the deadly torpedo from the
German submarine, the filling of the
vessel with water and the panic and
excitement of the amazed passengers,
who are shown plunging into the
ocean, some swimming to the small!
boats. others sinking to the oceans
depths. "Lest We Forget" is the
great spectacle so long heralded, the
screen representation Of the sinking OF
the Lusitania that shook the world.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1918-07-25
FIRE UNDEW RITERS

Recommendations by Local Associa-
ton to Prevent Fires-Want Elect
ric Inspection and Repair or Re-
moval of Buildings That are Menace.
The Alexandria Underwriters As
sociation, composed of AL fire insur-
ance agents of Alexandria, in keeping
with the request Of the government
for five conservation, recommends to
property owners and all insureds the
compliance of the following requests:
All traffic on King street to stop
and give the fire department the right
Of way in responding to an alarm.
The removal of trash from cellars
and all places where i; may be haz-
ard to vacant space. If this cannot
be done. to place all trash in metal
cans, with metal covers.
There should be no obstruction
within twenty feet Of fire plug. Stop
no vehicles within that distance.
Inspect all furnace, pipes and fiues
and cover with asbestos any open
tiues or pipes.
Keep all matches in metal tins.
Use extraordinary care where there
is an open fame, gas or candle.
Ia mercantiles and shops use metal
self closing waste cans.
Do not smoke in or near garages.
DO not smoke when your car is being
filed and turn off your engine. We
recommend carrying fire extlnguish-
er on your car. This will save l5-.
per cent on your insurance rate and
greatly increase your protection.
Inspect all fues and replace or re-
cement all loose bricks. :
Do not use gasoline or other in
flammable substance near an open
flame.
If you have a. ladder keep it in a.
place that will allow your getting it
Immediately in case CT fire. Keep
a Ducket>of sand or bucket of water
always handy.
We recommend city ordinances as
follows:
1.-The employment of competent
electrician to inspect all electrical in
stallation.
2-The compulsory removal or re-
pair of all buildings constituting
menace to life or property. ~r
We pledge ourselves 70 assist in any
way toward the correction of any Of
the above hazards and will be glad to
give information and advice on any Of
the a5ve suggestions.
Remember the conservation OF
everything in war times is direct
service to our government.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1918-07-25
At the Grand Theater

One of the most dramatic and eX-
citing scenes of the Italian govern
ment's official war pictures, "The
Italian Battlefront now playing al
the Grand Theater, is that picturlnp
the destruction Of an Austrian sub.
marine in the Adriatic by a powerful
speed boat of the Italian army. 49,.
The cameranan. VINO photographs
the chase and final vanquishment oi
the enemy craft, was aboard the pur'
suing boat, so that the details of the
engagement are brought home witt
most graphic realism.
This episode in the pictures occur:
in the third part.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1918-07-25
FOR SPECIAL SERVICE

Local Draft Board Orders Ten Men to
Leave Monday for Syracuse, y. 7.
Eight Alternates Also Summoned.
The local draft board today received
orders TO send ten men for special
service to Syracuse, y. Y. The men
summoned will leave at 3:l8 o'clock
the afternoon of July %. They are
as follows: Everett B. Ale, Charles
B. Harrison, William L. Higgins, Will
lard Seaer, Francis Dronenburg
Thomas Forsythe, Harry A. Miller,
Robert T. Lowery, Herbert c. Cleve-
land, Robert f. Devine.
The following eight alternates have
been summoned to take the places of
any of those who may be unable to
go: Thomas d. Hicks, James B.
Schaaff, John c. Shepard, Lawrence
Hogeland, William l.. Cross, James
Z. Haynes, Edgar Thompson and Mer-
rill c. Boiling.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1918-07-25
MISSION STUDY CLASS
TO HOLD FINAL NETTING
TONIGHT UNTIL AUTUMN

The Mission Study Class of the
Golden Links, NJ. Z. Church, South,
will meet this evening at the home of
Mrs. William Lewis Lipps. This will
be the final session in the study of the
"Lure of Africa" after which the
class will disband until fall. 1t is the
custom of the society tc Study two
books on missions each year. A very
interesting course has been announce
by the missionary movement for next
year, the general theme being "Chris-
tianity and the Worlds Workers"
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1918-07-25
+. +. MARBURY SUSTAINS
FRACTURED SHOULDER.

F. F. Marbury, president of the
Board of Aldermen, while endeavor-
ing to alight from his buggy at
AitchesonS wharf this morning was
thrown and had his left shoulder frac-
tured. The horse became annoyed at
flies which caused it to jump. Mr..
Marbury was placed in the buggy by
Albert Aitcheson and taken to the
office of DR.. Arthur Snowden, where
the injured member was reset.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1918-07-25
During June 1S2 Cases Reported in
Virginia-increase OF 60 Over Pre-
ceeding Month-State Health Board
Warns Public

Richmond, Va, Ju:y 25-With the
typhoid records for June just COM
pleted, showing total Of reported
cases of 1872, the State Board of
Health announced today that unless
!. . people ere careful ard obey the
ruls of health, the rcord of previous
years in July and August will be re-
peated this summer.
The cases are pretty generally dis
tributed throughout the state. Last
May there were 123 cases reported; in
April ia, and in March only 65. July
and August, however ARE the months
when typhoid takes its most deadly
toll of human life. With proper at
.tention to health regulations, the
state board points out that this July
and August could easily be made
practically free of new cases in Vir-
ginia.
There were $40 cases reported in
July, 1917, and 957 cases in August
last year July, 1916, brought to light
600 cases, while August two years ago
had the terrible record of / JOG cases.
It is to prevent repetition of such
conditions that the health authorities
are bending every effort, through pub
licity, tachers, ministers, parents and
special Investigations and the work of
inspectors, to convince the people Of
this state that typhoid is most
easily preventable disease; that SIM
pie precautions in disposing of wastes
from the body, so that they cannot
contaminate food and drinking water,
will go long way, nearly the whole
way, in fact, to prevent the disease;
and that when cases do appear. it is
criminally negligent for persons not
to protect members of the families
and neighbors from becoming victims.
The health board also emphasizes
the fact that it is l.npatriotic not to
do everything possible to keep down
disease at this time. With thousands
of young men going into the army
and navy, it is the duty Of every one
to do everything possible to have them
as healthy as possible. Figures show
that hundreds of cases of typhoid de-
veloped soon after thr men were called
and it is reasonable TO suppose that
if they had ccn!e from properly sanl-
tated homes and communities, they
would have been free from the dis
ease. This, in fact, has been proved.
Another point emphasized is that with
so many doctors and nurses away
from the state and going, people must
keep well, for medical attention will
not be available should they be taken
ill.,
The same precautions that apply to
the prevention of typhoid in the nam
arc applicable to the prevention OF
other summer diseases, and to lntan-
tile paralysis. Proper disposal OF the
wastes from the body and vacc'na-
ton. it is pointed out, are the two
great rules to follow.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1918-07-25
Austrian preparations for an often

Austrian preparations for an often
sive in Albania have been shattered
bv the drive of the French and Italian
troops during the last fortnight.
Enemy munition depots stores of food
and war materials have been destroyed
or captured. The Franco-Italian lines
have been Strengthened out at certain
points over front of 20 miles and
their light columns continue to ad-
vance along the banks oft he Devoli
river.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1918-07-25
BOYCOTT IS REAFFIRMED.
Steps to Cut Trade With Hun Urged
by London Board of Trade

DIV LOI1uuIl DOdIu vi doS.
London, July 25.-Boycott of the
Germans, first determined upon by
the British seamen's union. is also
recommended in n report By the board
of trade committee appointed to con-
slider the position of the engineering
trade after the war.
Tftat importation of enemy engi-
rcering products shall be prohibited
for at least one year after peace, eN-
cept under license.
That the allies cosider the imposi-
ton of a progressively diminishing
surtay in excess or normal duties.
against enemy products.
That a government department be
charged with protection and encour-
agement of manufactures distinct
from staple trades, yet essential duties
against enemy products
That a government department be
charged WIFI ploIeSl!oil anu clI1ouL-
apement of manufact cturers distinct
from staple trades yet essential to
national safety, such as tungsten and
magnetic ores and that this depart
ment should assist the supply of raw
materials.
That dumping" or enemy produces
shall be prohibited.
That state and municipal authori-
ties should give preference in then
purchases to goods of British origin.
That engineering concerns be en-
couraged to amalgamate. to pool re.
sources, to specialize production q
organize exports and to combine ion
purchase of raw materials.
Prohibition of dumping also is rec.
commended by board of trade commit
tee of elecrial, steel, iron and extile
trades.
Dumping is described as sale o.
imported goods at prices other thar
those current in the country Of origin.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1918-07-25
BOY OF MRS CRAWFORD
SENT TO GORDCNSYILLE, VA.

Mrs. Sarah NJ. Crawford, thirty
years cid, wife of Ira s. Crawford,
died early last night ct her residence,
1909 Prince street che deceased was
native Of Louisa county, Va. The
body was shipped this Afternoon by
Undertaken Wheatey TO Gordonsville.
VI, for burial.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1918-07-25
NAMED ON LABOR BOARD
Directors of Chamber of Commerce
Recommend Wallace Lindsey for
Appointment on Community Labor
Board-Local Beard Will Start
Work August l.


A called meeting of the board OF
directors of the Chamber of Com
merce was held last night and in
compliance with vequest OF the
United States Department of Labor,
Wallace Lindsey was recommended
for appointment as representative OF
this city on the Community Labor
Board. Another member is to be
named from this city as the repre-
sentative of labor in this community
and the third member, whom it is
nrovided shall act as chairman of the
board, will be a representative of the
United States Employment Service.
These boards are being organized
for the purpose of distributing COM
mon labor for war work. The boards
will act in an advisory capacity to
the Federal state director of empoly-
ment in producing labor for war work
needs. The Community Labor Board
plan introduces in the labor recruiting
and distributing work, the local ele-
ment which is essential to intelligent
administration, and brings TO the
local and national offices of the en-
plovment service the experience and
advice of the producers, the employ
ers and the workers. This organiza-
ton is recommended by the United
States Employment Service and ap-
proved by the War Labor Policies
Board. 1t is expected that the local
board will be organized and ready for
work on August i.
Another important subject dis
cussea at this meeting was the sani-
tation work now being done under the
direction Of the State Board of Health
and the United States Public Health
Service. The progress Of the work to
date was reported and the continued
use of the Chamber of Commerce
rooms for this work was authorized
The management of the chamber was
instructed to cooperate in this worl
and to do everything necessary tt
make possible the return of the soldier
trade to this city at an early date.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1918-07-25
5 STYPHOID DANGEROUS HEAVY B0NARDNENT
Movement of Enemy Troops and Ma
terial Seriously Retarded by Shells
of Allies.

With the American Armies in
France, July % = Fere-en-Tardenols
is under fire from rFanco-Amerlcan
artillery, and is being heavily bombed
by allied aviators. The bombardment
is seriously interfering with the move
ment of enemy troops and material.
(Fere-en-T -Tardenois is the most i'm
portant railway and highway center
within the Scissors Rheims salient. It
is ten miles north and slightly east
Of Chateau-Thierry The allied lines
are less than five miles to the west
and only little more than that to
the SOUTH.
Heavy fighting is under way to
clear Riz forest (northeast of Jaul-
gomez, following the capture of its
southern end, during which additional
guns and prisoners were taken.
The bridgehead at Jaulgonne has
been enlarged appreciably. French
and American troops are advancing
there despite sharp rear-guard ac-
tions.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1918-07-25

Thre was one case before the Police
Court this morning--that of a colored
man, who was fined So for repositing
rubbish in the alley in the Square
bounded by King, Prince, Royal and
Fairfax streets While the authorities
ARE engaged in a general claning-up
it is the duty of all residents to work
with them, and persons who NAV de-
post crash or rubbish in any street
or alley will pay the full penalty of
the law if brought before the Police
Court
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1918-07-25

Gardner Arnold, son of Robert
Arnold. of New Alexandria, who has
been seriously i'll of typhoid fever, at
the Alexandria Hospital is convalesc-
ing.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1918-07-25

Fish day tomorrow. Butterfish,
medium trout. fresh kaddock, cherry
stone clans, Boston mackerel. Sani-
tary Fish Market, City Market, Stall
No. ?, Phone 735. Open till p. m.
176-1t
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1918-07-25
FEVER UNDER CONTROL
Dr.. w. L. Wood Says No New Cases
Reported in Past Ten Days. Situa-
ton Improving-Flurry Now Over.
Cause of Trouble Rectifed.

But few cases of typhoid fever have
been reported here during the past
ten days and the situation here is well
under control according to DR.. W. L.
Wood, medical officer in charge Of the
United States pubic health service,
who also will be in charge of the
Rel Cross sanitary unit of this dis
trict and who is state health officer
here at present.
DR.. Wood says that unless unfor-
seen conditions arise the situation is
we'll in hand. He explained that
the cause for the excessive number
of cases now has been rectiied.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1918-07-25

Hard Shell Grabs and CLANS. Jacob
Brill. foot of King street. l7o-3t
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1918-07-25
CITY news IN BRIEF
Happenings of Interest Both General
and Personal Gathered Around
Town.
An adjourned meeting of the COM
mon council will be held at o'clock
tonight.

Walter 3. Bechkman, colored, of this
city, has been appointed First Ser
geant of the 4Sth, Company of which
he is member at Camp Lee, Va.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1918-07-25

Alexandria Tent, No. 2. Maccabees,
has paid to Mrs. A. L. Jameson $500,
this being the amount OF the certi-
fcate of the deceased in the order.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1918-07-25

w. C. Cunningham, district deputy
grand master, last night installed the
newly Elected officers of Sareptta
Lodge of Odd Fellows.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1918-07-25

Gypsy Smith, jr., who recently un-
derwent an operation on his throat is
guest at the home of Mrs. A. c.
Braxton, Eastwood, Staunton, Va.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1918-07-25

Capt. John Thornton Ashton, ID. X.
c., has arrived safely overseas, ac-
cording to word received by his wife
today.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1918-07-25

Pure country butter and eggs re-
ceived on Tuesdays and Thursdays
from the valley of Virginia. Butter,
4sc h.; eggs, 4sc per doz.; cheese, 25
and 35c b.; star hams, SAC h.; apple
cider, in bottles, 10c; pound mason
jars, ~, II and CSC per doz. }. T.
Purcell, III So. Henry street. Phone
567-W. 1861
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1918-07-25

Mayor Thomas A. Fisher is on his
vacation. He will be absent from the
city ten days or more. F. F. Marbury,
president of the Board of Aldermen,
will act as mayor in the meantime.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1918-07-25

There will be celebration of holy
communion at st. PauPs Episcopal
Church tomorrow evening at s o'clock,
with microscopy prayer for the
families and friends or ali those who
have been called to the colors from
st. Pauls parish.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1918-07-25

'Lest We Forget" Richmond tonight
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1918-07-25

Lest We Forget" Richmond tonights
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1918-07-25

Lest We Forget" Richmond tonight.