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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1918-04-24
CITIZENS ANDCHURCH
COOPERATE FOR LOAN
North Capitol and lexington Body
Votes to Assist at Rally to Be
Held Tonight.

Tho North Capitol and lexington
Citizens Association pa4ssed several
important resolutions and voted to CO.
Methodist Protestant Church at its big
liberty loan rally tonight, at the regu-
lar meeting of the association last
night at the Matthew G. Emery School
building, Lincoln road and Randolph
place.
Fear of conflicting with the big
church rally made 1t impossible for
the association to hold one under its
own auspices as at recent drive.
The rally this evening will be under
tho auspices of the Bloomingdale Fed
GRAFTON of Ministers and a strong list
of speakers has been obtained. among
" HON will be Prof Vittorio Falorsi of
the italian embassy. Capt. John A. Suliy
of the Royal Flying Corps and Repre-
sentative Fess of Ohio or Senator John
son of California. Commissioner
Brownlow will preside
Condemn Teaching of German.
Resolutions to be sent the commits
sion on education condemning the
tea ching of German in the schools was
passed. The association was repre-
scented at the recent meeting of the
Federation of Citizens Associa tons
when the federated societies went on
record against German, but delegates
did not vote when the matter came
up. having received no instructions
from their organiza ton. The purpose
of the passage of the resolution was
to go on record as opposed to the teach
ing of German in the schools.
President Selden NJ Ely was given
instructions to buy liberty bond. pay
ment to be made from dues collected.
The Tinkham bill, providing for an
appropriation of 100000 for an institu-
ton in the District for the care of the
feeble minded. along the farm and cot
tage plan, was Endorsed. The commit
tee on streets, sidewalks and lights
made a favorable report. Appreciation
was expressed for repairs on North Cap
itol street and for the improvements to
the retaining wall at Prospect Hill
cemetery.
Pleased by Two-Platoon Action.
Individual members were elated at
the passage by the House of the two
platoon system for f1remen. Confidence
was expressed that the bill will meet
no opposition in the Senate. The assoc
citation went on record in favor of the
bill two years ago.
New members admitted were Judge
S. A. Nathan, Sylvern Laupheimer,
Earle K Richardson. Joseph D. Co
blentz, Joseph l.. Kee, c. c. Hawbaker,
Charles D. Sager, H. S. Farmhouse, Ed
ward Flauff1er. jr., and George W. Rue.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1918-04-24
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Worth Up to Loo. at <OA
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White. and washable colors, in
Daddy. Billy Boy, Junior Norfolk
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and other fabrics.-ThirA Floor.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1918-04-24

Boys School Suits S488
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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1918-04-24
SEp-on Sweaters, s2.9S&s3.98
Mems Nesligee Shirt: 60c

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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1918-04-24
Women's Wool 81 OF
Sweaters

Thurs. Bargain Special,
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medium weight; made with deep
sailor collar of white, also Of gray
angora; all the newest colorings.
Large assortment Of new models.
Third Floor.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1918-04-24

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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1918-04-24
Boys Serge Suit. cQzE

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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1918-04-24
Kinks Toilet Soap

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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1918-04-24

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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1918-04-24

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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1918-04-24

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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1918-04-24

Set of 6 Decorated
China SOUP o7e
Plates. ~
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1918-05-31
Must Serve IT Home.

..tore than 100000 men Of draft age,
who because of miner physical de-
'c"ts. are unable to see actual scrT-
ice abroad, will shortly be placed IN
service TO release able bodied men fer
unlimited military service. according
to announcement by Provost Marsha!
General Crowdcr.
The first call under the new ruling
has been forwarded by General
C-owder TO governors o. states for
upward Of 1000 men for limited mill
tary service. They will be used N
The production Of spruce for airp!anes.
Up to and including June the
men may volunteer for their choice o.
work. but after that date they VIII
be taken into the service by invo!un-
tary induction.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1918-05-31
LAST WISH TO KISS FLAG
Witness to Lynching of Allen Tcsti-
fias 10 Victims Plea to Mob.

Edwardsville, H., May 3l-Ihe last
request of Robert Paul Prayer, enemy
alien. that he be permitted to kiss the
American flag, was granted, accord
ing to testimony given today in the
trial OF eleven men charged with the
lyrch:ng.
Albert knecdler, recruit from
jefferson Barracks, who appeared IN
the courtroom in uniform, declared
that Prager's request came after he
had been permitted to pray and To
write a farewell note, and that :
flag was handed to him by Wesley
Beaver, one of the defendants.
"He kissed it and then they hanged
him. said the witness.
Kneedler declared that Prayer had
been forced. to remove his shoes AM
wall, mile to his death in his bare
feet.
Witnesses called az today's session
identified as members of the mob al
the eleven defendants except two.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1918-05-31
SENSATIONAL DETAILS
Far-Reaching German Plot Against
the United States Revealed.

San Francisco. May 31-Sensation-
al details amplifying recent reve!a-
tions of the German rebellion plot
against the United States. were given
out here yesterday by Nicholas KoTA-
gold, formerly special investigator
with the Department of Justice.
information he says he glcanet
from the arch-plotters themselves, rs
far back at 1912 and 1913, includes:
Locations where the German rifles
ard ammunition were stored.
Plans for mohiIizing 100000 Gcr-
man reservists in the United Gtates.
Plotted revolt in Panama ara O.
lombia with the object o. Selling and
blowing up the Panama Canal.
. An intrigue to start revolt IN
Yucatan. in Eastern Honduras. and to
establish German submarine base
in the Caribbean.
\ military expedition against Cana
da from this country.
The fact that korngold speaks most
o. The important European language
added to- his remarkable knack Of
changing his identity permitted him to
worm his way easily into the conf
dences Of the German agents. In the
belief that he was one OF them, heart
and soul. these conspirators free.y
divulced the inner secrets of their
mission in the western hemisphere an!
rave him information of the greatest
value to the United States authori-
ties.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1918-05-31
No More Bottled Booze.


Baltimore. May 31.--The Metzcrott
bar and bottle bill will &o into efec1
tomorrow.
This is designed 20 end the abuses
which have arisen since Washington
and ether places sent dry, due tc
persons going to Baltimore and other
wet towns, obtaining liquors ann
becoming disorderly on trains %oinS
back to their homes.
The law forbid; the sale Of liquors
containing more than per cent. of al
cohal in bottles or receptacles tor the
nurpose Of being taken away, before
: a. m. or after 6 p. m.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1918-05-31
Rheims Still in Hands OF Allies,
Though Forts ca Northwest Have
Fallen tc Fee.

"'.N.' ~ ".
Paris, MAY 3l.-Thc Germans have
taken the towns Of ese-en-Tar5e-
nois and Vezilly, the war Office ar.
nounces in its night communiquc.
Fcre-en-Tardenois lies eight miles
north OF the Marne, fourteen mile
southeast Of Scissors and ffty-four
miles northeas: of Paris. 1t is on the
Rheims railway. Vezilly lies 4
little more than t:u miles to tn
southeast Of Fere-.! iardenois and i
little more than six miles north OF
the Marne.
The following communique from
General PershinG was made public by
the War Department last night:
Headquarters American EXpedi-
tionary Force, May &0.-Section A
The enemy has been again complete
ly rcpUlscd by artillery fire and in
fantry action in attacks against our
new position near Cantigny. Artil-
lcry fighting continues actively ther@
and in Lorraine, where it includes the
use OF gas shells.
"There is nothing else Of import
ance to report"
Berlin, May STA new French
army in course Of formation broke
+own under the German attacks" the
war office announces, "and was thrown
back after stubborn resistance as far
as, and across the line, Vile Ccntoirc-
Fsrc-en-T -Tardenois- -Coulcgnes Brou:l-
let Branscourt."
The forts in front Of Rheims and
the northern parts OF La Neuvillettc
and Bethcny have been captured, the
statement says.
Betheny is about one mile north %
Rheims, and La Ncuvillette slightly
more than mile to the northwest Of
the city's outskirts. The following
statement shows the investment Of tine
French cathedral city is under way.
Since the forts have fallen the city's
evacuation, though probably not until
after a bitter delaying battle as aC
Scissors, appears inevitable.
Berlin, May 31.-Alcre than thirty
five thousand prisoners have been
taken. inc war Office announces.
Tie booty is described as "trcmeH-
doua." Guns of every description, IN
Guiding railway guns Of the heaviest
caliber we're captured. the statement
saws. adding. the impctuous advance
cr cur attacking troops prevented thc
enemy from carrying back rich war
provisions hcaped up in large dcpot&
in the cauturod territories
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1918-05-31
z Walton Moore to BE Aide

General Counsel Payne, of the rail
roads administration, announces the
aproins,nent OF K. Walton Moore,
leading Virginian, as his assistant.
Mr., Moore has for some time been
representing railways Of the South
before the Interstate Commerce Com
mission. in his new capacity he Viii
have charge of railroad administration
matters coming before the Commerce
Commission and will dovote al Of MS
time to the railroad administration, s
work.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1918-05-31
HUNS CAPTURE TOWNS H'ADOO BANS STRIKES
Warns Railroad Men Sucii Acts are
Blow at Government.

Railroad employees were reminded
~ Director General McAd0o lasC
night that they we're employees Of the
United States III time o, war, and THAI
il strike means a blow at their own
government and The hampering of
transportation essential to protect the
hundreds OF thousands OF American
boys fighting on the battleiie!ds of
E.mope.
IN Il telegram to the heads of al
l2bor unions having shopmen among
heir members. Mr. McAdoo gave no.
,ice that the government cannot be
cacrced or ntimiiated, ard called up
aH railroad men 30 remain at the;r
duty and rely upon him and the new
beard Of railroad wages and working
conditions for just consideration Of
-heir claims. He asked the union
leaders to urge upon their men by
wire the wisdom and patriotism OF
his cause.
"The strike o. certain shopmen, ma
chinists and others" says Mr.. Nc
tdco's telegram, ain the railroad
shops at Alexandria, Va, has created
: very painful impression on the pub
lie mind. cannot believe that these
men knew wha: they were doing. They
arc all employees now OF the United
States government. They are not en-
pioycs OF any railroad corporation
therefore this was a strike against
the government of the United States.
at is the first time in the history OF
cur government that any OF its chn-
qloyes have attempted a strike
against their government"
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1918-05-31
CONTEST DRAFT LAW
Nine S!ackers. Armed in Mountains,
10 Fight Sheriff.

10 fight soherlh.
Montgomery, Ala, May 3l.--Hid-
ing IN the mountains near Rockford.
Coosa county, are nine slackcrs and
one army deserter, who armed with
rifles said to have been shipped mo
them in a coffin box, are dcfylng AZ
rest.
These men are not ?ro-GcrmanS,
They are Watsonites, their parents
having been followers Of Tom Wa:-
son and his paper, the Jetersonian'
which several months ago was SUP
pressed by the government. Their
creed is "We'd rather be shot at home
than in Europe" D"
.The dcserter is Ira Culvert, draft
ed man.; whose aged father" said he
would rather have his son shot at
hore than die Of pneumonia at Camp
Gordon. The son was sick at Camp
Gordon. and when he recovered ne DC
serted and took refuge with the siacS-
ers in caves near his home.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1918-05-31
Drive VIII BE Halted.

Zurich, May 31--An official notice
from grand headquarters, warning
the noop!e not to expect the advance
70 continue al the same rate it has for
fhn past sew days. is published ii
German newspapers today.
"1he cnemys resistance is dosper-
ate" the notice continued. "counter
.t,acks are to be expected. Our
losses have only been commensurate
with the Importance Of the struggle.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1918-05-31
AIRPLANE, SHOT DOWN

German Machines Fail to Penetrate
Curtain of Fire, But Bombs are
Dropped in Suburbs.
Paris Nav 3l.-An enemy alrpiane
w,s brought down by French anti
aircraft guns during an attempted
raid on Paris Wednesday night. None
o. the German machines was able TO
fv over the city. a few bombs were
dropped in the suburbs.
German airplanes we're not able TO
penetrate the French defense OF Paris
Several points behind the battle llne'
however. were bombed by the enemy
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1918-05-31
FINED FIFTY DOLLARS
Two Young Women Charged With
Lascivious Conduct Before the Po-
lice Court Last Night.

As was stated yesterday, United
States Commissioner Woolls dis
missed the charge o? conducting 4
house of ill-fame which mad been pre-
ferred aaginst Mary Beard and Agnes
Poscy and turned the accused over
TO the civil authorities in order that
the women could be arraigned for las
civious conduct. The investigation of
the case came before the Police Court
ct 7 o'clock yesterday evening. More
than the usual number of spectators
were present and there was some in
interest shown in the matter.
Two soldiers were the witnesses for
the prosecution, and the women ac-
knowledged that their evidence was
true.
The minimum penalty for lascivi-
cusness is $50, but the repetition Of
such offenses makes the penalty
much greater.
Agnes Posey paid the fine imposed
upon her, but the Beard woman failed
to meet the assessment and she will
soend the next ninety days in jail.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1918-05-31
LIGHTNING KILLS 4 GIRL
Child Slain and
Father Hurt by Bolt.

Summit Hill, Pa, May 3l.-Durln@
a terrific electrical storm which swept
over the Mahoning Valley, lightning
struck the barn owned by Gdi!l!on
Gilbert. burning it to the ground, and
killing Mr. Gilbcrt's thrcc-year-o!f
daughter, besides injuring Mr. G!-
bert who was in the barn with his
little daughter when the lightning
struck it.
At Palmerton. damage to the extent
of $4,000 was done By the storm,
and a section of the Leh!gh Canal
between Palmerton and Walnutport
was washed out.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1918-05-31
WOMEN CRUSHED TO DEATH
T.ampIed Under Foot in Air Raid
Panic at Mannheim. Germany.

Geneva, May 31.--Eightcen women
and children were trampled to death
end = number of persons were III
iured in panic which followed an
aerial raid alarm, sounded at midday
in Mannheim, Wednesday, according
to a dispatch received here. The
streets were crowded when the alarm
was eiven and will rush for shelter
ensued.
It developed later that the warning
signals were caused by the sighting Oh
\ squadron of German aviators re-
.urni,G 10 their base near Mannheim
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1918-05-31
Call fer Y. NJ. {. \. War Workers

Dear Friends:
The Y. N. c. y. must have man!
workers in the next few months. Nlf-
rfpia is called upon for over two hnn-
..red. trust Alexandria VII! 90 heE
nart as she alW-ys does. The work
Iaay he in camps here or IN Europe.
It is a grand work. 1t is an urgent
call to the service from God and man.
The are must be between thlrty-one
and fifty Let any on: T-.:'ing to coz
slider this splendid opportunity fey
service see me for particulars and a.
iorances. We need cie"pymcn, "d :
.a:ors. auto mechanic. Dract 20!
:,uilders.. etc.
Aleyanlrians do sometning IN this
great cause.
Faithfully yours,
]. K. NJ Norton.
Chairman,
Alexandria City.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1918-05-31
130-l0t
Notice.

The business formerly conducted BY
tho I.+e Julian Z. Chauncey will be
sorcafrcr ;'a carried on under the name
r. EIrs Julian I. Cnaunccy. The pub
lie and particularly former customers;
arc notified that the best quality OF all
kinds Of meat and meat products VII!
bo handled and sold, and their patron.
arc ;s respectfully solicited.
HELENA c. CHAUNCEY.
YO4-3Ot
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1918-05-31
Notice.

Having qualified as administrators
oT Mrs. Alice MILAN, deceased, al per
cons indebted to said estate are re.
o1ostct to make prompt settlement,
wilh me. and all persons to whom sald
estate is indebted are requested TO
nrcspnt their accounts properly certi-
fed for payment. sem
''N Lawrence MILAN,
Administrator.
COZ South Lee street, city. -,
''' 13O-l0t
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1918-05-31
"The Devils Needle

A story full of action and contain
ing some Of the best acting to be
seen on the screen stage will be told
in the pictures to be shown at the
Grand Theater tomorrow in the
Devils Needle" Norma Talmadge
and Tully Marshall take the leading
parts.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1918-05-31
Washington Hall for Sale.

The property known as Washington
Hall. with large frontage on King
street and entrance on Washington
street. is for sale. Attractive PROPOSE
ton for apartments or Offices. Apply
to NJ. L. Horner, G12 King street.
i27-6t
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1918-05-31
i04-30t

Premium offered for Ford car WITH
motor No. I742990. | viii pay high
premium for the above car on account
of sentimental reasons. j.. B. Horna-
day, Chester. S. O. - A2f-e'
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1918-05-31

Marshall L. Dinw;ddie has sold to
T. L. Pitt a house and lot on King
street, between West and Harvard
streets.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1918-05-31
Candidate For Council.

hereby announce myself candl-
date for the Common Council from the
First ward.
". II. M'CAFFREI,
100
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1918-05-31

Edward T. Quinn, of this city, has
been made sergeant in Company c,
training detachment, located at the
University of Virginia, Charlottesville.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1918-05-31
Notice.

The NJ. schuler Beef Company re-
ouests all their patrons and passbook
customers indepted to them to come
forwar dand settle their accounts, as
their books will be closed on June .,
1918 Accounts may be paid at 1903
King street.
NJ. Schuler Beef Company.
10S1f
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1918-05-31

The Rev. Augustine Jacquelir
Smith, aged 81 years, of Maryland,
died yesterday in the alexandria hos
pital. He was brother of DR.. VII
liam Morgan Smith, OF this city. The
funeral will be held at o'clock Nor
day afternoon from the home Of his
sister, Mrs. Everett R. Todd, 1890
Nineteenth street northwest, Wash
ington, d. c.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1918-05-31

The regular annual May festival Of
Christ Church Sunday school will be
held in the Parish hall of the church
this evening at 1880 o'clock.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1918-05-31

The Junior Red Cross is holding ar
exhibition from 2:30 to 6 o'clock to-
day in the auditorium of the High
school, The schools represented are
st. Mary's Academy, Lee, Washing
ton, West End and the High school.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1918-05-31
The second of the series Of dances

The second of the series Of dances
under the auspices of the Ladies Aux
iliary to the Old Dominion Boat Club
will be held tomorrow night in the
clubhouse, on the river front, between
Prince and Duke streets. These
dances will be given the first and
third Saturdays during the summer.
and portion of the proceeds will be
devoted to Red Cross work The COM
mittee in charge of these dances is
sued invitations before the first dance,
which include all of the series. !Ad-
mission is by invitation only
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1918-05-31
Alexandria City and Suburbs

Mrs. Carroll E. Payne, 81 years of
age, died yesterday morning at her
home at Accotink, and the funeral
will be held tomorrow afternoon at .
o'clock from Woodlawn Baptist
church. The deceased is survived by
her husband and six children.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1918-05-31

lIe Ics, GIsls aI4iN'~si SNI -
Christ Church Sunday school will be
held in the Parish hall Of the church
this evening at 1880 o'clock.
Mrs. Landon Jackson, of Blackstone
Va, is visiting her brother-in-law and
sister, Professor and Mrs. s. A. Wood
at their home in North Washington
street.
Yesterday a committee from Alex
sndria Lodge No. 1913, 3. P. 0. Elks
placed wreaths on the graves Of de-
ceased members, in accordance with
their annual custom.
IN the Corporation Court final de-
crees for divorce on the ground of de-
sertion were entered in chancery
causes OF Horace r. Henry VS.. Matte
Henry, and Jamas D. Webster vs.
Bertha V. Webster.
The annual Memorial Day exercises
were held yesterday at the AleXan-
dlia National cemetery. In the fore
noon Supt. John A. Reeves placed
flowers and a small United States
iiag on each of the graves, 3,56G III
number. In the afternoon the me-
mortal addresses were delivered by j.
Clinton Hiatt, commander of W. F..
Cushing Camp, Sons of Veterans, of
Washington. and Representative John
R. Farr, OF Pennsylvania; A. Van
Ness Burst, Of Cushing Camp, Hresid-
ed and the Rev Raymond W. White,
pastor of the Methodist Protestant
church. invoked the blessing and pro-
ncsnced the benedicti6n. Llncoln's
Gettysburg address was read by Will
lard P. Graves, and hymns were sung
bv a volunteer choir under the dlrec-
ton of Miss Lucy Graves. Miss Dora
Varney sounded taps.