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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1918-05-02
AMERICAN SOLDIERS.

e
Have Same Faults as Other New
Troops, and Expose Themselves In
rrudently.
Washington, May "a glowing tri-
butte has been paid the American
soldiers in France BY French officer
in letter 10 g friend, which was pup
lished yesterday in the Paris Temps.
The letter, as quoted by an Official dis
patch from France, says:
Infinitely interesting is our contact
with the American troops, They have
occupied the sector Immediately be-
side ours. We have seen them at
work, and could form an idea, and it
should be told and rsto!d that they are
marvellous. The Americans are sol
diers by nature, ami their officers have
the. desire to learn with an enthusiasm
and an idealistic ardor very remark
able. There is the same spirit among
the privates. They ask questions with
q touching coed will, setting aside all
corceit or prejudice. Naturally they
have the faults of az new troops.
They show themselves too. much ana
expose themselves imprudently, let
ting themselves be carried away by
their ardor, not knowing when to
spare themselves or to seek shelter
or when to risk everything for an end.
This experience will quickly be learn
ed.
"As for bravery, activity and dis
cplinc, they are marvellous. They abb
solutely astonished Us one morning Of
attack. The cannonade, suddenly be-
coming furious, had just thrown me
out of my bunk. No doubt about it,
it was Verdun attack. Taking time
to seize my revolver, but on my he'll
met and gather up several documents,
descended to the streets. When |
arrived there they were already, filing
by with rapid, easy, decided steps,
marching IN perfect order and silence,
with admirable resolution, and, above
all, with striking discipline, to their
fighting positions. 1t was fine. You
can have no idea how cheering it was
to my poilus.
"Their artillery will be and already
is of the first order. The officers are
intelligent ard filled with zeal, and
the greater part Of the service func-
ton without hitch. Too UGH praise
can never be given their sanitary au-
tomobies, swift, strong, comfortable
a vcritablc God-send to US"
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1918-05-02
U-BOAT PERIL lessons
Reduction of Government Insurance
Considered.

Washington, May 1.-The Treasury
is considering reducing from 9 to 2
pcr cent the Government marine insur-
ance rate on steamers and cargoes
passing through the war zone, and
Secretary McAdoo will act on this
recommendation soon after he returns
Friday.
This would be proportionately the
greatest decrease made since organl-
cation of the Government marine in
surance system and represents the
les;ening danger of submarines. The
rate last August was 61a per cent.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1918-05-02
Allied Conference.

Versailles, May Am important
conference of the allied nations Is
being held here. The participants
comprise Premiers Lloyd George, Gle
rlenceau and Orlando, of Great
Britain, France and Italy, respective
". and Representatives OF France
Great Britain, Italy and the United
States in the Supreme War Council
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1918-05-02
Crown Prince Fires Several.

Geneva, Switzerland, May 2.-The
German Crown Prince himself has
fred several shots with q gun with
which Paris is being bombarded, a
Cologne dispatch says. He is greatly
interested in the working Of the guns,
according to the dispatch, and has
visited the spot frequently.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1918-05-02

wANrED-The return Of medical
electric battery, loaned TO some one
and memorandum lost; prompt re-
snonse VIII be appreciated. A. u
o''iei' 103-3t
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1918-05-02

MARRY IF LONELY--For results,
try me; best AID most successful!
"HoE.e Maker" hundreds rich
wish marriage soon; strictly Cog
fdential; most reliable, years ex-
perience; descriptions free. /"Ihe
Successful Club Mrs. Purdie, Box
556, Oakland, California.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1918-05-02

CABBAGE. Tomatoes, Vegetable
pIants; everything in season; bed
ding plants of all kinds; moderately
priced; funeral work spe:i<y;
satisfaction guaranteed. Try Pon-
net. the florist. Greenhouses at
2Ol2 Duke street; store at 92l klng
street Ioo-ft
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1918-05-02
Office of the Lanston Monotype Ma
chine Company
PHILADELPHIA, April S, 1913.


The annual meeting of the stock
holders of the Lanston Monotype Ma
chine Company will be beld at the
Elks Home, corner Prince and Roya!
streets, Alexandria, Va, at II o'clock
noon, on Thursday, the End day of
May, 1913, for the purpose Of electlns
a Board of Directors to serve Tor the
ensuing yea: and transacting such
other business as may properly come
before it.
Transfer books will be closed on
April 22nd ut o'clock p. ~, and will
be reopencd on May It'll at lOo'clock
&. m.
BY order of the Board of Directors
w. ARTHUR SELLMAN.
9O-1Gt Secretary.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1918-05-02

EnR SAL-19l6 Pullman, IN goo0
condition; 1917 Chalmers, G9od as
new. Apply to NJ. 5. Fairfax 70 Pflhc@
and Royal streets. Phone 'oz; -. ,,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1918-05-02

-np nTST-One Broom and pam
IN +''rrishcd apartment; also furnIshe:
rooms for men. Apply TO NJ: = p I,,n
fax, Prince and Royal streeE5 5oI l 10
$50
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1918-05-02

rCITND-rhis morning, brooch,
owner can have same by properly
VerI'Se-.'et''' lGt-1t
street.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1918-05-02

lvANTED-Young man with far eau,
cation to act as shipping clerk gov gov
salary; also r!;ddlc-aged man; sooI
salary, pleasant work. N az 81
Biscuit Co., city. ioa'
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1918-05-02

FOR SALE-Cabbage plants and
transferred tomato plants; lnstr u
tions free. George Pcyerll, go
South Lee street. loo-o'
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1918-05-02

" ANTED-Uscd automobile OF stan
dard make; must be IN gooa co; iia
ton and price must be reasol ~:
Apply to Box S52, Alexandria ~, T$. ..
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1918-05-02

COLOEED MEN and boys wanted for
general work around store; good:
permanent positions. Apply 81
18th street northwest, Washington,
D. c., julius Garfnkle & Co:
1926
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1918-05-02

FOR RENT-Furnishcd rooms, Apply p
At Gil Queen street, city. lo4-oV
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1918-05-02

able-bodled CO...
ored women as cleaners and Tor ligh,
work around car shop and round
house: good pay and conditions
AMY to Master Mechanic, Potomac
Yards, Va. 1oo-oU
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1918-05-02

T0p RENv-One large room with all
modern conveniences; will rent TO
Gentlemen only. Address l., care
Gazette.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1918-05-02

FOR S.tLE-Aandsome large 1efn'
Nav be seen at Gazette Office.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1918-05-02

y ANrEp-Young lady to handle tele-
phone and FOR clerical work; perma-
nent Reply in own handwriting
Address Telegraph, care Gazette:
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1918-05-02

FOR ElRE-Ford cars by the day or
hour. apply 500 North Patrick
street. 1Vo-o1
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1918-05-02

PAPER HANGING. 4nd "indo"
Shades made TO order. Estimates
c6cerfu.!y given. II. Z. Webb, id'
South Fairfax street. fhohe 'Ao'
Thurs. Fri. -Sa:-tf.>
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1918-05-02
Classified Advertising

WANrED-Boy with wheel, over I'VE :: L.
3O9 King street. A0o
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1918-05-02

FOR RENT-Eive furnished rooms,
with clQctri: lights, bath and heat
and use Of phone. Address Box 70,
care Gazette. lOI-f
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1918-05-02

WANTED-Cnc, two, three, four or
five rooms and bath, furnished or
unfurnished housekeeping apart
ment or hodse, with all modern con-
vcnicnces, in refined ncignborhood
OF Alexandria or suburbs. Refer
ences exchanged. Write at once.
giving complete details. a. r. Oct
weller, care General Delivery, Wash
ingtor, D. G.. Soft
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1918-05-02

NOR RENT-priyate garage, electric
lights, central location. Call az o.! -
south st. Asaph street. 1oo-2'
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1918-05-02
BEACH & TooD
,i,.S, NJ.

BEACH & WOOD
Alexandria. W.,
Wholesale and Retail Dealers ID
gish. Oysters, Clans and Grabs.
corner OF King and Union 6ts. ;.
s;sb received daily from our nets apS
nr;ces lower than the, lowest
To be convinced give as o
Country orders solicited ala
promptly attended to. Cur terms
~, references or money orders
Beil phone ~
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1918-05-02

VYBNTED-Salcslady FOR shoes and
eants Furnishings; enc with expert
ence preferred. }. Wolf, 40 % A NJ
street.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1918-05-02
PARIS AGAIN UNDER FIRE
Long Range Gun Injuries Three
Women Slightly.

Paris, May 1.-The long-range bonn
h,,I,n,ent of the Paris district was be-
Gun again yesterday morning.
Three women were injured slightly
il is announced officially.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1918-05-02

COOK WANT5D-Good position ana
Good salary. Apply at 2ll NORM
Washington street, city. -o- ..
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1918-05-23
CONGRESS MAY GO
HOME BEFORE LONG,
SOME OF ITS LEADERS DECLARE
THAT AN ADJOURNMENT BY
JULY is POSSIBLE.
SENATOR GALLINGER IN DOUBT
Attempt to Exempt Government
Printing Office From Operations of
overman Bill Fails-No Action Yet
on Water Power Measure.
BY ARTHUR w. DUNN.

Washington In April and May
senators and representatives begin TO
talk about adjournment and they usual
~ fix the list of July as the time when
the long session shall come to an end.
There has been no exception this year
and some Of the leaders have pointed
out that there Is no reason why there
should not be an adjournment by July
]. Senator Gallinger of New Hamp-
shire, who has been longer In the SEN
ate than any other man, speaking In
the senate said that the suggestion
that they could soon adjourn coming
from one Of the majority leaders met
his hearty approval and he hoped that
congress could get away from the
no, term in Washington at reasonable
time. But looking at the bills on my
desk" he continued, III looks 10 me as
If we had better send for our winter
clothes and conclude that we are going
to be here until the next session OF
congress"
OF course there IS lot Of very I'M
pOrtant legislation yet to be considered,
but It may be well to remember that
any time that the president thinks he
has got all the legislation he wants,
the suggestion will be made that the
appropriation bills be passed and that
congress get away
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1918-05-23

tiful parks in Washington have been
invaded and covered with most I'M
slightly structures for the purpose OF
housing government employees. In
some cases fine trees In the parks have
oeen destroyed.
Comment and criticism in congress
about the manner and methods by
which the life of Washington has been
interrupted by the war occur from
time TO time, but such comments
amount to nothing; they cannot cure
or change conditions; but they do af-
ford an opportunity for senators ana
members TO express their disapproval
Of what has been done. The old
time residents in Washington fear that
the city will never recover, and that
il, like the world, will be changed by
the great war, which seems to have
come TO curse the world.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1918-05-23
Keen Mind on Work.

One must make up ones mind TO
forego the casual word which leads TO
idle conversation. the most deadly of
time destroyers. One must fix the
mind on the work In hand, seek to for
get that there is anyone else In the
world, or any other task that must be
done. And only practice can make
this possible. But, once guined, con
centration viii be found TO be the most
valuable asset that any young woman
can possibly bring TO any kind Of work
f. which she sets her hand and MUD.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1918-05-23
Australian Stang.

The term, "bosker time, which The
Autralians use TO describe a cheerful
leave home TO their birthplace, Is the
altered "Bosky" with similar mean
Ing that was an English colloquiaism
in the eighteenth century. And
"Bosky" Is still current slang In Eng.
land. but Implying a too generous use
Of the wine cup. There Is one phrase
In the book Of slang which is decidedly
pleasing, Australian grip II stands
for the best OF greetings, the honest,
hearty handshake.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1918-05-23
LARGE ADDITION TO MARINE
Tons Is Promised by Feb.
ruary I, 1919.

At least 5G5 small vessels will be
added to the United States new mer-
chant marine by February /, 1919, ac-
cording TO Charles Piez vice president
and general manager OF the Emer-
gency Fleet corporation.
These vessels Will be built on the
great lakes and on the Pacific and At.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1918-05-23

lantic coasts. Their total tonnage will
be close to 100000.
"By Februarysl of next year we will
have fleet of 440 wooden ships ready
for service" said Mr.. Piez. "These
ships will be of $500 dead weight ton
mage and will be built in yards on the
coasts. In addition there will be 125
steel ships of the same tonnage that
will come out Of yards on the great
lakes.
about forty wooden ships have
been launched and will be ready for
service within a month. These are Of
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1918-05-23

Perhaps no one but President Will
son could have secured the enactment
Of such important legislation as has
been passed by congress since the war
began. Beginning with the conscrlp-
ton bin and on down to the Overman
bill, there have been many measures
Of vital Importance enacted, all OF
them increasing the power of the pres
ident, until at last he has practically
a free hand to do anything he pleases
in order to carry on the war success
fully. There is no governmental
power or agency that has not been
placed in his hands, save only the pow
er of making appropriations, and even
IN regard to that there is no doubt that
the president can secure from congress
all the money that Is necessary to
carry on the war.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1918-05-23

There are six men In the house Of
representatives. who fought in the Civil
war Three Of them were Confedcr-
ates, Major Stedman Of North Caro-
lima General Estoplnal Of Louisiana
and Private Talbot Of Maryland The
other three, Sherwood and Holdings
worth of Ohio and Osborne OF Cali
fornia, wore the blue Of the Federal
army. The blue outnumbers the gray
IN the senate. There are two former
"YanlSs" In that body, Warren Of
Wyoming and Nelson of Minnesota.
while Senator Bankhead Of Alabama
is the sole remaining "Johnny Reb"
II has always been the case that after
the conclusion of war congress has
been thronged with fighting men.
Since 1865 there have been hundreds
of Civil war veterans in congress Mt
one time or another, but even ut that
II is rather remarkable that after SO
years there still are nine of them left.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1918-05-23

An unexpected thing happened In
the senate the other day when Sena-
tor Overman suggested the absence
Of a quorum. "There is quorum
here" asserted Vice President Mar
shall "The chair will take judicial no.
tice Of the fact that there is a quorum
here"
After the senator's recovered some
what they felt the full shock Of what
had been done. Never before In the
history of the senate had a presiding
officer failed to direct that the roll he
called when any senator suggested the
absence of a quorum. = was almost
like the days when Tom Reed counted
a quorum IN the house of representa-
lives.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1918-05-23
The Tipping Habit.

Church. see to save money shoes
are 10 be m0de without tips.
Gothnm- Gracious mel Do they
have To tip the men who make shoes,
too?
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1918-05-23

The quorum proposition in both ths
house and senate Is q good deal of
farce. Recently there was an impor-
TINT matter pending in the senate, and
at the same time hearing was going
on in one of the committees. There
was ring Of two bells In the commit
tee room and the hearing was stopped.
1--WE must 90 into the senate and an
swer to our Names" explained the
chairman, "but Wen be right back"
They left the committee room and
were In the senate perhaps one-half
a minute, helped TO constitute a quo
rum, and then returned to the com
mittee room. ON count they figured
ms part Of n quorum, but of course
they were not actually part OF 1t.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1918-05-23

Official Washington has realized dur
ing the past week or ten days that the
country has become more interested in
the war than any time since the Unit
ed States entered upon that great con-
ilict. This interest Is ascribed to the
fact that American casualty lists are
now being received and II is brought
home To our people that great sacri-
ilces are necessary in order to win the
war Of civilization.
Prerogatives are great things and
If properly used can often overcome
common sense. The house of repre-
sentatives will not surrender what II
claims as It's great constitutional
prerogntive, that Of originating all
bills relating TO revenue. The senate
has Its own prerOgntives, but II does
not have 10 contest with the house for
them because these prerOgatives relate
almost wholly TO what Is known as
executive business, the ratification of
treaties and the confirmation of pres
idcntial appointments II does. how
ever have 70 contest with the presI-
dent for occasionally appointments
are made without the consent Of
the senate, which seem to be an in
fringement upon the 7enate's prcrog-
alive, the right of confirmation. Then
the president often makes an agree
ment called 'modus vlvendi" with n
foreign nation, which is practically a
treaty, without reference to the SEN
ate's right of ratification.
There is always more or less of
squabble over these "prerOgatives"
and from the way members of CON
gress talk II would seem that they
are more important than anything else
connected with Legislation.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1918-05-23

OF course n great many important
matters have occupied the attention Of
congress ana that might account for
the delay In presenting and passing n
bill which would utilize the water pow
or ~ the United States For more
than ten years there has been n great
deal Of talk about the benefits to be
derived from the water power which
has been running to WASTE and will
continue to run Ia waste until some
action is taken, and yet there never has
been anything done.
Many months ago the senate passed
n water power bill, but the house has
not seen fit 20 consider It, II has been
n matter Of two months since a special
committee was formed In the house for
the express purpose Of enactIng water
power legislation A bin approved by
three cabinet officers, all having iurs-
dictiOn 90 some extent over water pow
or lands and sites, was submitted to
this committee ana for a time II seem
ed MS # the measure might receive
favorable consideration But this bin
still awaits action In the house. whore
81 rs supposed ~ have strong support.
There are many subtle ways Of delay
ing legislation In congress and II Is
possible that the water power bin Is one
which has been marked for postpone
menf until congress gets tired and adj
4,,ttt,e
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1918-05-23

the Hough type, with twin engines and
twin screws, and are $500 tons.
'We are going on with some con-
crete construction. Two 3,o00-ton ships
are to be built Of concrete and we are
also TO have six tankers of 1900 tons
each.
1--WE have authorized the construc-
ton of four way shipyard at San
Francisco, where concrete ships are to
be built. II IL necessary TO do con
crete work where there will not be any
severely cold winter weather that
might interfere"
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1918-05-23

When the Overman bill passed the
senate an attempt was made to exempt
the government printing office from its
operations, but without avail. The
government printing office has always
been under the direction Of congress,
although It does all of the government
printing business. Heretofore CON
gress has been very jealous of its con-
troll Of the printing office and its Con-
gressonal Record The awful sugges-
ton was raised that under the Over
man bill the president might direct
Chairman Creel Of the public lnforma-
tion bureau TO take charge Of and edit
the Congressional Record While moth
ing Of that kind IS likely the mere sug-
gestion caused cold shlvors to run down
the backs Of those who feel that the
Record Is the only outlet they have for
getting their thoughts In print.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1918-05-23

Conditions iu The national capital
cause considerable comment from
time "a time Washington for long
time has been known as one Of the
most beautiful cities IN the world. and
for many reasons # has attracted PEG.
pie as n place Of residence. although
they may have no business here.
Since the beginning OF the war and
the great influx Of workers, conditions
have become very dlsngreeablc to the
residents. Prices have gone up, the
cost Of living having increased here
more Than any other place in the cOun-
try; II is almost impossible 10 secure
labor for any purpose the wages Of
servants have been raised and many
people have been unable 10 obtain
servants at any price. Then there has
been the erection Of many buildings
Tor government purposes The beau.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1918-05-23

Appealing to the people of small
means, the government last week
launched War Savings stamp cam
paign that brought excellent results all
over the country. Elaborate plans were
also completed for the campaign to
raise the second Red Cross war fund
of S100.000,000.
New-York tribune., 1918-03-13
Opens Branch Bank
In Dutch East Indies

Announcement has been made that
the international Banking Corporation
of New York has opened branch Of
flee for general banking business in
Batavia. This institution has been do
ing business in Manila and Singapore
for some years, but this is the first
time that it or any other American con-
Germ has established direct connections
with the Dutch possessions Conditions
arising from the war, such as the shut
ting off from the Dutch East Indies of
sources of supply upon which they had
previously relied for manufactured
goods, the greatly increased demand in
this country for tropical raw materials
and the establishment of Dutch trans
Pacific steamship lines giving reason
ably direct connections between the Pa
cihc Coast of the United States and
Batavia and Soerabaia, have tended
greatly to increase the Importance Of
our trade with these countries during
the last year Or two. The establish,
mcnt of these banking connections rem
resents, therefore, an Important stem
forward in making these connections
permanent.