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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1918-07-18

to root out and close without delay
every immoral resort in the city.
The hay and grain storage house
and an adjoining dwelling, property
Of P. w. Hidden, of Newport News,
were destroyed by fire Tuesday mora
ing, entailing loss Of $4,000.
Custer proceedings against Chief OF
Police c. A Sherry, Captain George L.
Pollock and other officers of the Rich
mond police department, instituted by
Commemorative Attorney George
Wise, were thrown cut Of hastings
court yesterday when Judge Richard
son handed down an opinion sustain
ing the plea of counsel for the re-
spondents to the jurisdiction of the
court. As soon as he was advised
of the courts action Major Ainslie
announced that he would institute ar
open and public investigation, no,
based upon the grand jury's report
hut based upon the evidence on which
the report was founded. The mex:
step of the mayor was to relnstate to
active service the men who had bees
suspended as a result of the charges
against them in hustings court. The
men affected are Chief Sherry, Cap
tain Pollock, Detective Bertucci ana
Patrolman Strain.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1918-07-18
BOsCHEErs GERMAN SYRUP.

Whv use ordinary cough remedies,
when Boschee's German syrup mas
heen used so successfully for fifty-two
wears in all parts of the United States
for conohs. bronchitis, colds settled in
the throat. especially lung troubles.
1t gives the patient good nights
rest, free from coughing, with easy
eypectoration in the morning, gives
nature = chance to soothe the inflamcd
parts. throw off the disease helping
the patient to regain his health. Sold
bv eadbeater Drug Corporation.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1918-07-18

allies, Generalissimo Fochy goes up
against the legions of the, seven-hern-
ed devil of Germany, Kaiser Bill. In
the same words used by David against
the kaiser from Gath-Goliath Gt
doesn't say, but think it2was Hohen-
zollern). come to thee, in the name
Ct the Lord of Hosts, the God OF the
Armies of Israel whom thou hast not
only defed, sbut blasphenler, ETC.
read the whole story-America in 1868
B.. C. All-honor to Aviator Bonney-
we doff our hats.
C. NJ. Bower.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1918-07-18
GREAT SEA EFFORT
Believed That the Germans are Plan
ming for a Wild Dash Shortly.
c. NJ. Bower.


London, July 1s.-Germans are be-
lieved to be about to start their great
naval dash into the North Sea. The
kaiser's feet, which has been bottled
up in the Kiel canal and the Baltic
Sea for three years, now reinforced
bv the ships taken from Russia, is
known to be in readiness for su-
preme test with the British American
fleet.
Extraordinary activity in the Ger
man naval bases and the recalling OF
all German naval officers to their ships
recently, together with an official tele-
gram which has beer spread about
Germany, saying the admiralty is con-
sidering naval offensive, lend cred
ence to the belief that the greatest
sen battle of tn war is imminent. The
addition of Russia's fleet is said to
have increased Germany's sea power
IS per cent.
How many Russian dreadnaughts
and battle cruisers the Germans have
seized in the Baltic and Black seas
is not known, but the Huns are in
control of all the Russian shipyards
where a number of dreadnaughts were
being built last year. Naval critics
noint out, however, that even with
the addition of the Russian ships, the
German navy is still vastly weaker,
both in ships and men, than the COM
bined allied fleet blockading the North
Sea.
Britain's grand feet held the Ger
mans in their holes from the time OF
the battle of .Jutland until America
entered the war. Now it is reinforced
bv a great American feet which has
been estimated to- include $50 war
Sims OF all classes and from 100000
to 100000 men. The Germans, un-
doubtedly, have been building many
battleships since 1914, but with their
scarcity of labor and material they
could not possibly have built as many
as have England and America.
Most of Germany's efforts, too, nave
been devoted to building submarines.
Admiral Won Tirpitz has been quoted
as saying that as soon as the German
armies have pushed the French and
British armies back to Paris, the ma
val offensive would begin.
Great German defeat on the sea
would have serious consequences IN
the fatherland, so the kaiser and his
admirals have undoubtedly given the
matter their most solemn considera-
ton.
It has been freely predicted, how
ever, that if the kaiser saw the war
going against him on land, he would
stake everything on last drive
against the British and American
fleets. The whole German nava
power would be thrown into an at
tempt to break through the allied cor
don into the North Sea, for the pur-
pose of destroying as many allied war
and merchant ships as possible before
the final crash of Germany.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1918-07-18
DEFYING POLICEMEN

While the work OF cleaning up Alex
andria is in progress, as IS generally
the case, some delinguents are prone
to 90 beyond mere arguments with
officers, and refuse to carry out orders
in which no principle is involved. This
is especially the case in many in
stances when occupiers of houses are
requested to remove grass from the
front of their premises. The law re-
ouires this, and when a member OF
the police force respectfully calls at
tention to this statute it should be
complied with immediately. There are
often disputes concerning the removal
of ashes, trash, etc, which, according
to law, the city is compelled to do,
but brickbats, plastering and Other
debris, piled high in yards, should be
removed by the tenant of the prem
Uses.
These issues, trihing in their ma
ture, often bring on a war OF words,
which end in disorderly conduct upon
the part Of those ~ao should work
with the authorities in bringing
about clearly conditions. A man was
fined So in the police court this morn
ing for this offense.
The writer many years ago stood
for some time in front of the Gar Ill
Nord in Paris watching the expedition
of orders of the police. This is the
railroad station OF the north, and
there is much haste and hustle there
A sergeant Of the gems d'armes stood
in the center of the thoroughfare AMI
issued his orders rapidly to pedes-
TRANS and those ip charge of We
hicles. His commands were obeycd
Immediately and without word Of
protest upon the part of any.
We thought at the time THAI had Il
policeman in our own ely attempted
to play a similar part he would have
encountered would-be lawyers who are
ever ready to test the legality of
every order he might give.
Ths congestion On Alfred street,
caused BY the great increase n auto
mobile trucks and automobiles in his
city during the past six months, has
rendered it necessary Cor the police
to make certain rules fo- the regula
ton Of traffic. one OF which is that
drivers of such vehicles must await
their turns at 4 stand 10 loau pas
sengers or freight for Camp Hum
phrevs. 1T is simply rule which all
reasonable persons obey, but OCCASION
ally an obstreperous man in charge
CT Il truck or auto acts detiantly and
moves his vehicle up to the head #
the line, thus crowding back Others
who were there before his arrival
An individual of this genius a few
days ago refused to move when or
dered to do so, using some unconven-
tional language at the time. He was
arrested and fined 81 in The police
court.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1918-07-18
FOR SALE AND RENT.

FOR SALE-Finc brick dwelling in
good condition, finc neighbor!2ood;
owner leaving town; very dcs!r-
able home property. Apply to
Lawrence Stabler, 415 Prince street.
1G5-7t
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1918-07-18
LOST AND FOUND.

LOST-A sterling pin with engineer
insignia, Monday, 1880 p. H., ccrncr
Alfred and King streets. k!adly
return to S. P. l., Iii North Al
fred street. HOLT
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1918-07-18
WANTED.

WANTED-Furnishcd room, gentle
man. Address P. O. Box 1872. City.
170-it
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1918-07-18

WANTED-Colorcd girl TO do house
work. Apply al 2i3 North Pitt
street. 1921
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1918-07-18

WANTED-Gir!s at the Pants Fac
tory, second story, Gazette building,
317 King street. Alexandria: So per
week while learning: best wages
paid experienced stitchers on sew
ing machines. Apply at once.
164-Gt
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1918-07-18

WANTED-Board and room for
young married couple. L. B. New
man, phone 33. l6I-4t
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1918-07-18

WANTED-1A competent stenograph-
er. Apply at the rooms of the Alex
andria Chamber of Commerce, cor.
Cameron and Fairfax streets.
169-3t
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-05-13

coming from England to study the to-
bacco business. Twice no made UNI
successful efforts to enlist. He went
to Ottawa a third time and there was
accepted. After a months training he
was given an honorable discharge be-
cause OF defective heart He re-
turned to Danville and stayed here
few weeks. then he sailed for home,
hoping that his chances would be bet
ter there. He failed, however. and his
company transferred him to South
Africa, where he remained in charge of
tho company's business for several
months. lie was still dissa tisfcd, how
ever, and sailed once more for England
This time the pressing need for mon
overcame the objection TO his physical
disability, and he was accepted.
Leslie S. Jemmett, another English
man who was with Stone hero, has
also been commissioned.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-05-13
Nc p.nv,rre Food Administrators.
Especial to The Times Dispatch.l


DANVILLE. VA. May 12.-Coionel
Oliver w. Dudley having resigned as
food administrator for Pittsylvania. the
state administrator appears to be hav-
ing difficulty in filling the position
Henry b. Watkins two days ago re-
ccived a telegram saying that he had
been appointed as the county admin
istrator. Mr.. watkins replied to II.
b. Sproul telling him that as secretary
Of the Chamber OF Commerce he could
not accept tho position. Mr.. Sproul
wrote back urging him to reconsider
the offer. adding. We realize. of course
that all you say in regard to your
present duties Is true, but 1t Is i'm
portant that a city like Danville should
have suitable representative. The
matters you refer TO having first
claim on your time arc not strictly
war measures, and we feel II would DO
very bad advertisement for your
city II we should not find some patri-
otto citizen who is willing to under
take this work"
MIR. Watkins contends that much Of
It's activity is connected with the
furtherance OF government policies
and begs to be excused,
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-05-13
NlTED STATES SAVES
LIVES OF BELGlANS
.er G,NNo 900 900 Pounds of Foodstuns
shipped Over. Declares
paDcr.
LIZ Associateh Press.1

IBy Associated Press1
PARIS May i2.-ln all G,0l6,64i, 600
,unis of foodstuffs nave reached the
elgian civil population through the
for Relief in Belgium
b,n November /. 1914 to October 81.
BIZ. it is announced. 1T is due to
re marvellous generosity of the United
tates of America that the Belgians
ave escaped destruction through fam
e. SAYS the Information Bclges,
publication edited at Havre I'M
or the auspices OF the Belgian gov
rnment They will never forge it,"
adds
When Herbert c. Hoover organized
ne Commission for Relief in Belgium
4, the fan of 1914 and purchased in
ondon the few thousand sacks of -four
nd wheat that were sent 20 Belgium
1 the care of Hugh S. Gibson. the
acretary of the American legation at
russels, who had gone to London for
hat purpose, none foresaw that the
istitution would grow to such proper
ions and would become the greatest
,ork of the KIND ever attempted.
The average distribution of food
tufts to the Belgian population during
40 three years referred to above was
10000 pounds daily.
Importations into Belgium would
ave reached much greater figures had
not been for numerous sinkings by
erman U-boats OF ships loaded with
oodstuffs for the Belgians.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-05-13
FOUR THOUSAND TO ATTEND
PHILADELPHIA CONVENTION
Twelve Governors VIII He Among
delegates TO Observation-Disclosures
Pence Gathering.
Especial to The Ttmes-Diepa,ch1

iSpeclal 10 The Times Dispatch
PHILADELPHIA. May l2-Every
state in the Union will be represented
at the win the War for Permanent
Peace" Convention here on the 18th
and 18th. The League to Enforce
Peace. under whose auspices the con-
vcntion VIII be held. announced to-day
that the registration totaled nearly
5000. and that several hundred more
acccptances are expected. A big red
white and blue banner announcing the
convention has been strung across
South Broad street in front of the
MISREPRESENTATION Hotel. which will be
tho headquarters Of e1-Prcsident Taft
and the other officers OF the league.
Phiiadelphians are looking forward to
the biggest gathering Of constructive
Patriots" since the beginning OF the
war.
Twelve Governors and forty-nine ex-
Governors have accepted the invitation
TO attend the special conference held
IN independence Hall on the afternoon
Of the 18th for the purpose OF adopting
a win the-war declaration. In the
words OF Ex-Governor Charles Evans
hughes. OF New York, who will pre-
side at this conference. this declara-
ton. signed in the room sacred to the
highest traditions of American liberty.
vii! be accepted by our allies and
enemies alike as an emphatic express
sion OF the VIII Of the American pco-
pie TO hgh, through 10 the kind of
victory that viii compensate for the
suffering and sacrifice OF world war"
The Governors coming to this con-
ference are: Beckett, of North Carolina:
Brumbaugh. Of Pennsylvania: Corn
we'll. OF West Virginia; Cox. Of Ohio:
Davis, of Virginia: Harrington. of
Maryland: Lister, of Washington:
Manning. OF South Carolina: Milliken.
OF Maine; Philip. OF Wisconsin; Rye,
OF Tennessee and Stanley OF Ken
lucky. Vermont will be represented by
Lieutenant-Governor Hulburd
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-05-13
GOES INTO SALVAGE WORK
Miss Elizabeth r. Srovil. of Randolph
Macon Womnn's College, Lenves
for Canada.
Especial to The Times-Dispatch.1

Especial to The Times Dispatch.l
LYNCIIBCRG, VA. May lo.-Miss
Elizabeth r. Scovil. a physical instruc-
TOT in the gymnasium at Randolph
Macon Womans College here. will
leave next week for Canada to enter
special hospital service und"r the
Canadian government, giving her at
tention to men who have suffered from
shell-shock or from wounds Her
work Will be in the salvage depart
ment. the effort is to restore the
wounded and those suffering from
shell-shock so that they may be able
at some time in the future to be able
20 depend upon themselves again
Miss Scovil is a Canadian, and she
has already been accepted for this
work. which is 10 begin in Canada. with
a possibility of her eventually going to
France to work along the same lines.
Miss Scovil has been released from
her work at the college, and no effort
has been made as yet to fill her posi-
ton
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-05-13
RED CROSS WAR FUND
Is ALMOST ALL SPENT
balance of s1o.50O,Oo0 on April 10
VIII he All Gone by
June ].
Especial to The Times-pispatch.1


WASHINGTON. May 1.-THE Amcri.
can Red Cross issued to-day a state
ment Of the condition Of its war fund
on April Is. 1918
In June, 1917. an appeal was made to
the American people for funds, and
more than slop,00o.ooO was subscribed
within week. This money. plus the
interest obtained on it, made available
tor war relief purposes a total Of sllv..
i34.36o
While the report OF April IS shows
slo'5l5'3t7si available for appropria-
ton. considerable part OF this has
been allotted since the report was com
pied. and at the normal rate of ap-
popTiation this balance will have been
virtually ali allotted by June /. 1918.
recapituation OF the American Red
Cross war fund on April Is shows;
Total Red Cross war fund receipts
to April -. 1915. including interest.
l!o'i"t.Soo.i.; less refunds to chap
ters. etc. sl7,40l,O6904 net availabl.
Tor appropriation. se2,7332eI43: total
appropriation 10 date. ss2.2l7,e43S2:
balance available for approximation
April 10, 1918, si0.5lj,347sl.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-05-13
SANDBAGS MOST USEFUL
ARTILLERY EQUIPMENT
Infnntrymen Uae Them for Repairing
Their Torn Uni
fOrmh.
tBy Associated Prc.s.1

SOMEWHERE IN FRANCE, May IL.
The sandbas is one OF the most use
full pieces Of military equipment found
anywhere, and the soldier puts It to
manifold uses Their Official use, of
course. is to be filled with sand or
clay and built into ramparts barricades
and trenches. Their unofficial uses are
legion.
The infantryman always uses a sand
bag for carrying and storing his ra-
tons. for patching and rc-cnrorcing
his clothing. for lining and curtaininE
his dugout. for mufiiins maliets and
stakes when putting up wire in no
mans land" They make excellent gait
crs, being tied on over the puttecs as
further protection against mud and
damp. They make coy muGlers in bad
weather. They are used to cover
shrapnel helmets to prevent reflection.
and they are frequently In demand for
rifle covers.
Many soldiers always pull two sand
bags over their feet and legs whom
going to bed in billcts: In otter words
the sandbag is Tommy's BAHAMAS. The
warmth and comfort of burIac sand
bag when pulled over chilled fee, Is
astonishing
Inc pos;man's mailbag at the front
is nothing more than an emit sand
bag. and the water carriers also uae
two sandbags. slung back and from,
over the shoulder, each containing .
petrol tin full OF water.
The war will be over" so,d;or
VIII once said. when all OF Rolr,u,,
ana France has been put into sand-
bags
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-05-13
Minister'S Auto burned

Especial 10 The Times Dispatch1
WINCHESTER, VA May IA
large touring car owned and operated
by the Rev. DR.. William r walters,
pastor OF the First Christian Church
here. was destroyed by fire yesterday
afternoon near Capon Bridge, and the
minister and a fellow passenrer mar
rowly escaped being burned. Dr. Wal
ters had stopped TO accommodate a
pedestrian along mountain road. and
as he was about to start again a back
FIRE occurred. envelopng the car in
names and destroying It, Both men
escaped by jumping.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-05-13
50 G | e T Y

.
H. and Mrs. James Innis HIunton
thcir small daughter. Miss Eliza
Marye Hunton, Of Boston. Mass,
oeen recent guests OF their cous-
ar. and bfrs. Eppa Hunton, Jr.,
'aeir home on West Franklin Street.
4ett saturday for Faquicr. where
VIII spend several days with re-
yes before returning to New Eng
Ppwhatan.
ifs. Edward Ravencl. OF Spartan
IS 5. C.. is visiting Miss Mary Wes-
IN Powhatan County. Miss Wesson
n JUS, returned from an extended
with relatives in Baltimore and
en Anne County. Md. She also was
guest OF friends in Philadelphia for
eral weeks.
lrs. Ravenel will spend some time
MISS Wesson at her home In Pow
and Mrs. Carter Honored
N Wednesday afternoon Mrs. Alice
Ter Bransford was hostess at a
'rming tea. given in honor Of
aries Hin Carter. Of Shirley" and
pride. formerly Miss Emily Ran
pm Harrison. Old Shirley was
onsed Win guests TOR the occasion.
|e wedding last month is one OF the
('ateat interest. since IL united two
the oldes, and most distinguished
allies in the state.
the Womnn'a Club.
hiss Lou Belle Catcsby Jones will
lie rcadin. OF Bernard Shaws
|ygmalion." this afternoon at 4:30
lock at the Wouaan's Club. Miss
|iess programs are always most IN
esting. and she is i general favorite
the club. large audience will be
sent to hear her reading OF "Pyg-
lion" Mrs. Chiles IL Terrell is
'lrman Of the day and hostcsses for
I Informal reception include Mrs T..
Hotchk!ss, Mrs. J. C. Robertson. Mrs.
liam c. bentley. Mrs. Manfred Call.
g. +. ID. Meanly. Mrs. II. VI. Smith,
-. James Fontaine Minor. Mrs. Ellen
morton. Mrs. Archer Jones. Mrs. II.
Burk. Misses Caroline Holiday
ude Stringfcilow and Mary Evelyn
les.
Wednesday afternoon programs at
L club have been discontinued until
4, fall season.
Friday evening at SIS o'clock the
: card tournament Of the season
|ll be held In tho club pariors. Auc-
4 bridge VIII be the game, and the
ial rules concerning partners and
+ registering Of tables will be OBJ
we'd
ntnue Weekly Cnrd Parties.
The weekly card parties held under
|; auspices OF the Catholic Woman's
10 Will be continued through the
NTH OF May. The chairman FOR May
~ be Mrs. James L. Domaine. Mrs.
B. Biley, Mrs. Frank Fcrrandini.
les Bcrnadcttc Meredith. Miss Anne
'lzgrefe and Miss Agnes Gerring.
Mrs. Charles ~. Howe. Miss Helen
mes and Mrs. l.. H. Howe. OF En-
ria. who have been the guests OF
rs. Z. Chauncey Welton and Mrs
a L. Garner here. have returned TO
air home.
portnnt Session.
Tho Hospital Emergency League.
sc hospital. Camp Lee Will NEE,
IS evening az o'clock in room ego,
the Jefferson Hotel The meeting
an important one and members Of.
e league and all Interested in the
,rk are urged TO be present. The
isuc was formed when the hospital
rs new and the members are carry
Z on the work with great enthusiasm.
ere viii r" speakers from Camp lie.
d ono % the patients from the
Sc hospital Will talk on the effect of
e ''chcer-up" WORK on the sick boys
ny To- Night.
The Little Thcater League VIII give
performance OF Riders 70 the Sea"
J. ". Syngc, this evening at $50
lock at Belv!derc Hall.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-05-13
IN ND OUT OF TOWN.

'Str and Mrs. EEbert G. Leigh. Jr..
We been AZ their country place near
\ pidan for the Weekend.
Mr.. and Mrs. Max Schultze and their
NALL daughter have been visiting Mr.
d Mrs. John Kahn on Park Avenue
Miss Lucy Bailey. OF Gordonsvillc. is
ending several days with relatives
this city.
Mr. and Mrs a. c. Anthony. OF PA
lrth Nineteenth Street. have received
ord Of the safe arrival OF their son.
mes j. Anthony. in France.
Mrs. !. +. Nadon. OF this city, is
AendinS the next two months in Chi
.tso and Peoria, visiting friends and
.latiVcS.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-05-13
ADJUSTMENTS
academy Hns Whole Zoo.

'"Tarzan of the Apes" begins It's
weeks engagement to-day at the
matinee at the Academy of Music. Il
comes TO Richmond with most fulsome
praise from New York, Philadelphia,
BOSTON and Chicago reviewers who all
unite in the most unStinted praise OF
the big perturbation of what was un-
doubleday one OF the worlds greatest
and most popular works OF action
Thousands OF Richmond readers have
read with keen interest of the mar
velous exploits OF Edgar Rice Bur
Toughs's strangely mysterious hero
farzan OF the Apes" The engagement
Of the entire week is announced at
the Academy, with daily matinees
starting to-day at 2:30. and evening
performances at $50. Patrons are
asked TO kindly be seated before those
hours, as the screening will start
promptly at advertised schedule.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-05-13
EIGHTY TO GRADUATE
i"rnty-hfth Annual Commencement 81
fandolrh-a Macon Womans College
juno IL.
Gspecial to The Times-Dispatcb1

Especial TO The Times Dispa tch.l
la NCH BURG VA. May 1.-THE
i"enty-hfih commencement of RAN
doiph Macon Womau's College will be
he!d from June ! TO (. beginning June
win an alumnae picnic. The bac-
ca!aureate sermon Will be delivered
June at the college chapel by DR..
Lynn Harold Hough. professor in Gar
rett Biblical Institute, Evanston, Ill.
with the address TO the graduating
class on Tuesday by Or. John NJ. Call
YIN Metcaf professor of English At the
University of Virginia
Class day exercises Will be held Non
day. and the annual meeting OF tho
literary societies Saturday night will
be debate on the subject, Resolved,
lhat the present war time powers of
the central government shall be con-
tinucd in times of peace.
The graduating class will include ap-
proximatcly eighty young women.