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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1918-05-30
DRAFTING THE OILERS

When the provost marshal general
announced the drafting of an amend.
ment to the selective service law, au-
thorizing local draft boards to con-
script all men Of military age into
the army found to be loafing OF Ell
gagged in occupations manifestlE non
essential, he gave effective answer to
the severest criticism yet leveled at
the CONSUMPTION system. As CO.
temporary says. ten in every sec
ton of the country have recognized
this basic weakness in the selective
draft plan. As General Crowder puts
It. patriotic citizens have revolted
AGAINST system "that takes men
from the farms and from all useful
emplovments and marches them past
crowds Of idlers and loafers away to
the army"
There is not community in Amerl-
ca perhaps that has not experienced
the drafting Of men engaged in need
full pursuits because in the conscrlp-
ton lottery their numbers were called
early. while scores, and perhaps hun
dreds, Of young men engaged IN 30
pursuit at all were left behind. This
sort of thing has aroused keen resent
ment on the part OF the country. 1t
has bred distrust in the wisdom OF
the government. 1t has created as
content on the part Of the men who
have left their homes to wear the
uniform as they have reflected upon
the unfairness Of their fate.
On the other hand, the economic
balance O; the country has been I'M
necessarily disturbed. The nation. at
this time has need for the labor Of
every man who can contribute any
thing to its productive capacity or It's
industrial efficiency.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1918-05-30
DECORATION DAY OF 1918

Decoration Day during the past so
years has been devoted in a great
measure to picknicking and relaxation
from the stern duties. Of life. It has
been anticipated with pleasure By
both young and old, when all care
is for time set aside and JOY is in
the air. 1t was not SO today. The
weather was uncertain in this section,
the wind holding from the east, while
threatening clouds at times passed
athwart the heavens.
While the main feature OF the day
has been the decoration of the graves
of those who offered themselves upon
the country's altar during the war
between the states and the Spanish
war, the hearts of millions Of Ameri-
cans have naturally been turned to
the boys over there" who are battling
not for national freedom bat universal
freedom.
A gruesomc casualty list is p1b-
lished at times in papers Of the coun-
try. Fathers, mothers, sisters aid
brothers glance at these names anxi-
ously as they periodically appear, and
the hymn, "Where Is Ny Wandering
Boy Tonight" has new meaning
to those whose young men are or the
battle front in France.
The Richmond T1=glnian says:
"There are thousand of thousands
of mothers today who are praying for
the boys on the firing line. These
mothers know that their boys are
fighting bravely for the things that
are more sacred than lie itself. VITA
hearts that have consecrated their
offspring to the simple cause Of hu-
man happiness in the world, they are
looking to the God OF Love and JUS
ticc for guidance. On the other hand,
there are thousands on thousands Of
mothers weeping that their boys are
being driven like cattle in the slaugl-
ter pens of war to aggranlise the
ambition Of harba:ous ruler. One
hears from his mother in the words
"God bless YOU, Ny Boy y; the other
hears from his mother in words that
are choking with sorrow.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1918-05-30
NO WOMEN LAWYERS
Popular Relief Such Measure Passed
Legislature is Shattered.

- LSStSidSai < Is oH[sltSita
There will be no women lawyers II
this state for at least two ye:Ts., Was.o.
all persons around the leg;slatiye ha.!s
and in the state departments, were
under the belief that the women had
peen allowed to practice law--after
taking the state bar examination
the fact is that there IS no such law.
Colonel John Watchful Williams,
clerk Of the house, keeper of the
rolls and the general superintendent
of work Oh the popular branch OF
the legislature, is authority for the
statement that the law in question was
allowed TO sleep on the calendar o.
the house in the dying moments OF
the session.
Members Of that branch were so
enrrossed with the determination TO.
sing a few songs in the rotunda o.
the capitol, that they passed up the
calendar and gave vent to their feel
ings in song-the death knell Of many
good measures. And so the bill, which
PASSED the senate, allowing women to
qualify for the practice Of the Law,
and then to make the final test by
passing the state board of law eN-
amihers, went to its final sleep.
Clerk Watts, Of the state beard Of
law examiners, and members Of the
bar and bench, were Of the opinion
that the bill had become q law. ana
Mr.. Watts was ready to receive ap-
ulications from the women folks, an"
when told today Of the error-thaf
the law had failcd-he was disposed
70 think that he was being made the
victim Of a ioke-Rchmond Journal.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1918-05-30
THE JOHNSON VERDICT

Considering the average reader, who
had followed the evidence in the Joha-
son trial, in the light Of the averaG
juror who heard it, the verdict of ac-
quittal, to him, is not surprising, says
the Richmond Journal While the
state made out 4 strong circEMstan-
tial case, it was not altogether con-
vincing as to the guilt of the accused,
and the jury gave him the benefit Of
the doubt, just as the Intelligent read
er had already done, mentally. The
weird story told by the correspondents
for Washington paper. generally
supposed TO be owned by Hearst, was
not given much credenco. Evidently,
the jury IS familiar with the Hearst
type Of publication and doduced CON
sistertly. It required fourteen days
to arrive ct decision.
As our cotemporary says in crimi-
nal practice the American courts have
much to learn from the British form
of procedare. The notable trial Of Sir
Robert Easement occupied three days.
As Il rule. murder case, no matter
how sensational, is disposed Of in the
English courts in forty-eight hours.
The interminablc objections ot oppos-
ing lawyers. preceded by the fight to
get as dense jury as possible. occu-
py many precious hours that ought 70
be eliminated. Surprising tentative
Juror has read about the trial and
Sorlned an opinion? Il he IS ordi-
narily intelligent and fair-mindcd. he
Will &c open TO conviction anew on
the facts as revealed The constant
interruptions By opposing counsel,
oTer iaconscquential testimony. are
among the irritating features CT The
internationally prolonged criminal
trials y American courts. rs rule,
the trial Judge is 10th to exercise his
u!:doubsed authority for fear of MAX
iug era5r,. en- which the upper courts
may reverse him. and of this the
si1ccewd lawyers in front take advan-
t7gs The main idea seems to be 10
impress tie jury, not With - ,;..,:. but
Nth suggestions.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1918-05-30
Free OF Charge.

Any adult suffering fro.n cough,
cold or bronchitis. is invited TO call al
the drug store Of the Leadbeater Drug
Corporation and get absolutely free.
sample bottle of Boschec's German
Syrup, = soothing ard healing remedy
for I'll lung troubles. which has a sue
cessful record Of fifty years. Gives
the patient good nights rest free
from coughing. with free eZpectora-
ton in the morning.
A standard medicine for 80 years.
For sale in ali civilized countries.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1918-05-30
BRINGS BABY GIRL TO CAMP
Soldier Explains There is No One Else
to Take Care cf Child

Petersburg, Va, May 3O.-Ihe most
unusual incident that has arisen IN
connection with the receiving OF men
for the National Army Ct Camp Lee,
occurred Tuesday. a. v. Carpenter,
a Brunswick county draftee, arrived
at the camp with MS three-and-a-half-
year-old daughter, Bette Virginia
Carpenter The father claimed that
he was the sole support Of the chi!d,
f1cr mother having deserted him, and
had brought her to camp with the
hope that he could keep her with hlm'
The nurses at the base hospit;: car
ried the child to the nurses home at
the hospital, where she Will probably
permanently reside.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1918-05-30
s. o. BLANK NOMINATED.
Newport News Democrat Chosen as
Candidate for Congress.

Newport News, Va, May %0.-ihc
Democratic convention OF the First
Congressional district, in session here,
yesterday at o'clock broke the dead
lock which had existed since the yes
tcrdav, when it nominated S. Otis
Blank. Of this city, as the Democratic
candidate for the unexpired term Of
the late William 4. Jones.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1918-05-30
FIND COAL VEIN
When Tested in Boilers. It Proves i
Free Rarncr. With Few Clinkcrs.

Az
Harrisonbu.g, Va. May &G,-Wh!la
cxcavati1g for change ii The Raw
ley road, workmen struck & vein Of
senli-anthracitc coal. which seems %
run through the entire mountain ledge
Al that place. Seine Of the coal was
tried in an engine by Bette & hoice,
the contractors, end bulue,! freeI2
with but few clinkers or slate. It has
always been believed b. residents OF
this section that coal existed III the
mountains at Rawlcy Springs, but this
is the first time any has ever been
discovered, although numerous pros
pccting parties have secured The
mountains in the past years.
Some people believe that the cos!
mine. which was some years ago
opened near StokesvilIe, in augusta
County. extends clear through the en-
tire mountain range and thai It IS
part of the Same vein which extends
west Of Roanoke and has been mined
at or near Christiansburg in Mont
e:omery county.
While the vein is not large, II seems
70 be continuous and It was stated
last night thai efforts would be made
Immediately to develop it and see just
how extensive the vein IS.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1918-05-30
''The Store Of Greater Service"
"a !Ss q i.
10 a Z tf4sskSe.sIsS 20 ssss
& N ia Ss,i sS5tsssSsoasFaEss
Il. "a ss saszS5.a
NOTION SALE
Washington, D. c..
i Condensed List

But none the less important be-
cause Of the splendid savings.
Silk Grograin Betting, in black
and white. All widths II lie
24-yacd cotton tape Of gccd
quality Piece. .12c
Shoe or slipper trees with stcci
RODS ...............
Teneo Snap Fasteners, in all
sizes, black and white. ,
dozen. 25c
l-4-pound boxes Dressmaker's
Pins, in all sizes. .18c
Cold Medal Knitting Cotton in
all numbers. .............5 sc
Rick Rack Braid, in all widths.
yards to piece. lie
kleanet Real Hair Nets, in can
or straight styles. 3 for. .2jc
Lightweight Dress Shields in
size 3 only. 3 pairs for. pc
Spool Silk, in black and colors. 3
spoolS for. loo
Mohair Blanket Binding, in pink,
blue or white. &c
Elastic Sanitary Belts, in al
sizes. 2 for. pc
Sanitary Napkins, 3 in box.
Good quality. Box. !. IL l-2c
Maid Of America lingerie Tape
) IN pink, blue or white. Piece Sc
First floor-Lansburgh 6: Bro.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1918-05-30
SAVE TO WIN WAR
President Appeals to Americans 70
Ecen0mizc to the Utmost.

President Wilson, in Ell appeal last
night to the American people, urged
the american nation to economic TO
the utmost in all its purchases in order
that TIE productive agencies OF the
country can be devoted II fullest
measure to the making Of war SIP
plies.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1918-05-30

" ANTED-Toung man in hardware
store for general work. An oppor-
tunity to learn good business and
earn fair wages. Apply Carlin-Hul-
fish Company, 315 King street. city.
127-3t
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1918-05-30
When, How and Where Boys Of Il Must Register.
Who Must Register

All persons (ctizcns aliens born between June g.
1885, June 1897 inclusive, except officers and enlisted men
regular army navy and marine and the national guard
and militia while federal service and officers in officers
corps enlisted enlisted while in
active service.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1918-05-30

FOR RENT'-Furnished house, seven
rooms and bath; electric lights, hot
water. Best suited for rooming
house. Apply to NJ. S. Fairfax,
Prince and Royal streets, poolroom.
12S-4t.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1918-05-30

" .tNTED-Furnished or unfurnished
country, suburban and city houses
fer high class tenants; long or short
terms. NJ. l.. Homer, GI2 King
street. 111-tf
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1918-05-30

PAPER HANGING. and window
Shades made to order. Estimates
cheerfully given. II. Z. Webb. 1877
South Fairfax street. Phone 7l6.
Thurs. -Fri.-Sat-tf.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1918-05-30

LOST--A First Nationa! Bank book,
Monday, May 27, either on King or
Royal street. If found please re-
turn to Mrs. Thco. Vaiondry, 4O6
Wilkes street, Alexandria. 1921
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1918-05-30
Editor Gazette:

Upon investigation the statement
that was given in the minutes of the
City Council was not quite correct.
The request from 80 of the organlza-
tions that some action be taken at
once concerning the safeguarding OF
the youth of the community was not
referred to the committee on general
laws. but the Board of Aldermen ap-
pointed . special committee of one and
requested the Common Council to 90
the same and report at the next meet
ing. The public is in earnest and
Council responded with immediate ac-
ton. The Parent Teachers Associa-
ton was omitted by mistake from the
list of erginatioins.
Helen Norris Cummings.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1918-05-30
SKILLED AND UNSkILJED LABOR
WANTED ON STEEL SHIP
BUILDING.

Loftsrnen. Riyeters, Holders-on, Pass
crs and Heater boys. Clippers and
Caulkers, Drillers and Rcamers, Fit
tars & boilers, Pipe Filters & Plumb
c.s, Ship Carpenters, House Carpen-
ters, JoincGs, Riggcrs, Painters. Track
men and Laborcrs, Slip Machinists,
Shop Machini5ts, Toe! Repair Men,
Crane Operators.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1918-05-30
LETTERS TO TIE EDITOR

Under the above heading the Gazette
will be pleased to give reasonable
space 20 any person who desires u
make comment upon matters OF gen
eral interest to the public. Nriters
will of course be responsible for thetl
utterances. AS @ guarantee OF. good
taith, the name and address OF th'
writer Of any article submitted foi
publication will be required In each
Recommendations Gazette.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1918-05-30

u. s. GOVERNMENT STANDARD
WAGES PAID. APPLY IN PERSON
OR BY LETTER STATING EN-
PEHIENCE, EMPLOYMENT BU-
REAU, FERGUSON STEEL & IRON
90. SH1PRU!LDING DEPT. BUF-
FALQ, y. Y.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1918-05-30

office of local board having jurisdiction where the
registered permanently resides other place designated by
that local board
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1918-05-30
When to Register
Where to Register

Wednesday, June >, 1915 between a. and p. m.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1918-05-30
How to Proceed

Go person June your registration place II expect
from home June the office OF 'he
local board where happen to be- Have registration card
filled and certified Mail the local board having urdic
ton where permanently reside. Enclose sefaddresed
stamped enevcop with your registration card for the of
your registration certificate You mail your registration
card in time reach your home local board June #
sick June and unable present yourself in person send
competent friend The may depuzc prepare your card
Information for EEgibles
i vou in doubt where register
suit your local board ..a
Penalty For Net Registering
Failure register misdeeanor punishable by mpron
en for result in loss Of valuable rights and
privileges and immediate induction military
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1918-05-30

CHECK CLERKS WANTED at Po-
tomac Transfer, Va; cali to see
agent at Potomac Yards. Va.
i24-6t
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1918-05-30

Furnace Men, AnG!esniithS, Black
smiths, Pattern Makers. Electricians.
Coppcrsmiths, Boilermakers. Hull
Craftsmen, Engine Draftmcn, Ma
tal.ial Men, Storelcepers, Tmekeer-
ers. Watchmcr.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1918-05-30

" ANTED-Tcn carpenters to bring
tools fer work at once, at AleXan-
de- Hay ana Grain Company, cor
ncr Qronoco and Henry streets. }.
d. knight, contractor. 1922
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1918-05-30
Classified Advertising

YOUNG. MAN WANTED-A young
man to fill the position Of shipping
clerk is wanted BY the National Bis
cult Company, south Washington
street, city. 1851
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1918-05-30

entered at the Postcflce at Ale1an-
aria, Virginia as second class matter.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1918-08-02
HUN HELMETS
BEING SHIPPED
BY AMERICANS
All American Postoffices in
France Practically Filled
With Trophies f:

With the American Army on the
Aisne Marne Front, Thursday. Aug. 1.
-(By The Associated Press. EVERY
American postoffice near where .tha
fighting troops are oamped is filed
each day with German helmets ad-
dressed to relatives and friends in the
United States. officers and men.
members of the Y. NJ. c. A.. and Red
Cross and, in fact, every one appears
to be sending helmets.
These trophies are found along
roads in forests and in fields, every
where the Germans retreated. Hell
NETS with large bullet holes particu-
larly are in demand. Most of the he'll
NETS are enclosed in -four sacking and
pieces of gunnysack. Others are not
wrapped, the address being pasted on
the crown in'the left hand corner.
Some addresses read from the
kaiser,' others from Hindenburg."
In addition the addresses have the in
itials of the senders.
Helmets at one depot form pile
larger than an ordinary bungalow.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1918-08-02
JAPAN ACCEPTS AMERICAN PROPOSAL
TELECRAPHIC
BRIEFS.

Duluth, Minn.-July ore shipments
from the head Of the lakes were T.
5S2.174 tons, breaking all previous
records by 1892 tons.
st. Louis.--Twelve telegraphers
were discharged by, the Western
Union Telegraph Company when they
reported for work wearing union but.
tons.
Lynn, Mass.-Ten Thousand strfk.
ing employees of the General Electric
Company voted to return to work.
New York.-Horison blue 10 to be
the color Of the service uniform Of all
officially appointed secretaries who
travel in the interests. of the war
work council OF the Young Womens
Christian Association.
Washington. - Secretary Of the
Navy Daiels said the submarine as a
leading important factor in the war
is ended.
Washington. July disbursements
by the government were $1.60s,2s2.-
o0o,j new high record.
Neutrality-suspicious. to farmers in
the west whose crops nave suHereQ
from drought, will be limited by the
government to- SO per acre with a
maximum Of $500.
Havana--The senate passed the
obligatory military service bill which
passed the house last week.
washington.-Lord Curzon. mem-
her of the British war cabinet. said
Great Britain had given 100000
men and that 5,0O0.000 Britons were
fighting on foreign SOL.
Washington. - Mandatory orders
were issued by the war department
that all casualty lists be sent from
France without delay.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1918-08-02
FIGHTING OF U. S.
FORCES PRODUCING
IMPORTANT GAINS

London. Aug. 2.-Reuter's cor
respondent ON the American front
telcgraphing Thursday night
says:
'sThere may be some danger Of
misconception or disappointment
arising from certain rather fam
boyant accounts OF the fighting on
the American front since these
give the impression of tremendous
effort with little Roadway. AL
though no praise is too high for
the way the Americans are fight
ing, that fighting is on a, COM
paratively small scale as things
are measured on this front and
does not suggest hurry on the
part of the Allied command to
reach a particular destination.
eff the commanders purpose
required speed guns would be
needed for by comparison with
past fighting the present opera
tions might also be called gun
less, so large has the role of the
infantry been. 1t has been bitter
as possible and the Americans
have won imperishable laurels in
it. but the scale of fighting would
not entitle one to expect greater
progress from it or, indeed, moro
than a mere folding up of ground.
1t would be a mistake to suppose
that the tremendous struggle is
producing inadequate results"
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1918-08-02
LLOYD GEORGES
(. STATEMENT IS.
NOT APPROVED
Liberal Paper of London
Enters Objection to Views
- of Premier.

London, Aug. 2.-Sharp dissent t"
the threat of Premier Lloyd George
to, use the economic weapon against
Germany after theswar as outlined in
an adithsss made by the premier pc.
fore a delegation from. the National
union OF manufacturers yesterday, IS
expressed by the liberal press and the
premier's views, 1t is said, Will not DO
indorsed in America.
Quoting the phrase. '"The longer
the war lasts the sterner must be the
economic terms we impose on the
foe," used by Mr.. Lloyd George, the
Chronicle says: -
eve doubt very much whether
that is how President Wilson views
the question. 1t is certainly not the
view of American opinion generally.
Americans attach>great Importance 10
the economic weapon which the Al
lies, acting: together, could weld, but
the Americans do not wish it welded
,, with a vindictive purpose for any
fixed period after the war. 1t would
not be possible to carry out both the
American polocy and Lloyd Georges
policy They are alternative, not sup
Elementary.
1.-THE American suggestion is full OF
hope and help in the pursuit OF ult-
innate peace. That of Lloyd George
has quite the opposite tendency
The Daily News says:
'It is idle for Lloyd George or any
other statesman to maintain that the
spirit underlying a league Of nations Is
reconcilable with the spirit underlying
and inspiring the protective tarin. we
must choose one or the other 1t is
a question of the policy Of Wilson or
the policy of the Paris resolutions.
If American views on the Paris reso-
lutions have been unexpressed IN om-
cial documents they have been ex-
pressed repeatedly and unequivocally
4 in President Wilson's speeches, which
have preached gospel utterly in
compatible with the perpetuaton OF
hoof hostility through an economic
war"
Conservative papers, on the other
hand, generally endorse the premier
address. although some accuse him OF
being indefinite. The Times. recog-
nizing the existence of the opinion in
some quarters that the United States
will not consent to the employment OF
economic weapons against Germany
emphasizes the fact that the premier
expressed the hope that an agreement
might be reached on economic. as well
as other problems between America
and England. It cites the phrase used
by President Wilson in his Mount
Vernon address. mo half way decision
Is tolerable,' and says:
Germany is hardly likely to believe
that the Allies mean what President
Wilson thus said for them as long as
|they fail to take what Lord Robert
Cecil. under secretary of state for for
| eign affairs described the other day as
all steps required to destroy the
economic basis Of Germany's military
\ ~ u s.