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Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-12-11

buchanan nj Capitol.
I.ieutena b. Frank Buc-
hanan. of Marion was in his office in
the Capitol yesterday.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1918-06-03
GERMANS DRIVEN BACK

N.tacks Broken Down Under FrencI.
i'ire--British Line Advanced al
Three Points.
Paris, June 3.-French c0unter-at-
lacks yesterday evening drove the
Germans back b2rweecn tho Ourcq and
The Marne, where the enemy is max
ing its greatest efforts to advance to
ward Paris, the French war office an
nounced today.
A violent German attack astride the
."aIa highway from Chateau-Thierry
= ..is, parallcling the north bank
II Tie Marine, broke down under
French fire. The German losses were
heavy, and hundreds of prisoners
were taken.
"franch forces, counter attacking
yesterday evening, advanced at ser-
crai points between the Ourcq and the
..'..n.c rivers" the commUnique said
ON each side Of the Chateau-Thic,
~y-Paris road q violent German At.
tack was broken un by Frenth fie
Southeast o. BoGrecciics (four
miles west Of Chateau -Thie:ry) a:d
everywhere else. French positions are
maintained.
".ho Germans suffered heavy losse5;
ana we took 10G prisoners"
london, June 3.-The British llnn
IA. been advanced at three points
and 1913 German prisoners have. Encn
cantured, the 2ritishi'war Office a..
1c2need today. -
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1918-06-03
Death of Samuel L. Monroe.

A wide circle Of friends and ac-
ouaintances will regret to learn Of the
death of Mr.. Samuel L. Monroe, which
occurred yesterday morning at Z
o'clock at his home IN the Wagar
apartments on North Fairfax street,
this city. His health had been de-
clining for the past year and for some
time past it was known that he coull
not recover.
The deceased is survived by his
wife, Mrs. Fannie Monroe. and one
sister, Mrs. R. l.. Garrett, who resides
at sos North Washington street,
where the funeral will be held tomor-
row morning at 1890. Rev. W. J.
Morton and Rev. DR.. E. Y. Regester
will oficiate. lnterment will be in
Bethel cemetery. The pallbearers
will be Messers. F. F. Marbury Thom-
as Bayne, G. w. Ramsay, Howard ".
Smith, John w. Waller and John ".
Herndcn.
Mr.. Monroe was a son of the late
John H. Monroe. He was born in this
city about sixty-three years ago. In
early life he was an attache of the
American Coal Company when that
organizations shipped coal from what
is now the acid plant of Zhe Alexan-
dria Fertilizer and Chemical Com
pany. He was also an employe IN
the Office of the Alexandria Canal
Company. Shortly after the forma-
ton Of the Alexandria Light lnfan-
try he was made first lieutenant OF
that command. During the first ad-
ministration Of Grover Cleveland ne
filled positions in the internal reVe-
nue. service. and often performed haz-
ardous duties il the capture OF Vlr-
ginia moonshiaers. He was subse-
ouently elected clerk Of the city gas
works by the City Council to fill a
vacancy, Due duel I'SiSiiS' "''' =
cepted a position in the bonding de-
partment of the Virginia Sale Deposit
and Trust Corporation. After the
closing Of that institution Mr.. Mon
roe with F. F. Marbury, entered into
the real estate business IN this city
He was a member of the city schoo
board from the second ward at one
time and also belonged to the order
of Elks and Oriental Lodge, Knights
of Pythias.
It may truly be said Of the de
ceased that he Vas faithful! to every
trust t.roughou, life. When war wa:
| declared by the United States against
Germany he wa; prompt to JOIN oil'
of the companies of the Alcxanarl;
Home Guard, and was made captain O
Company A.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1918-06-03
Marguerite Clark al Richmond

When it was announced that Mar
gucrite Clark was to appear in "Prn-
nella,'' q screen version of the PLAY
in which she made her greatest stage
hit, the management of the Richmond
Theater Immediately arranged 20 Sc
cure the picture at the earliest pos
sible date, which will be shown to-
night. The picture is even more beau
tiful than the stage version. A treat
is in store for every one, Tor besides
the drawing power of the popular star
herself, there has been added the
clever direction of one of the screens
most famous directors, Maurice Tour
neur.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1918-06-03
POLICE COURT NOTES
ni<orderly Negroes Cause Excitement
In the Northeast Yesterday.

A call for the police came, to .lth.o
station house yesterday Afternoon,
from the northeastern section of the
cj.y. Sergeant Roberts and OliiceE
Massey Responded and upon their ar
rival on the scene they arrested ABB
lie Butlcr and Louise Johnson, both
colored. fer disorderly conduct anc
lighting. They. were escorted to th>
station house. where they left SO each
for their appearance before the Police
Court this morning. Neither could
be found when the case was called
ana they forfeited their collateral! .
Henry Jones and Nellie Jones, both
colorcd were also arrested by Officct
Massey upon the charge of disorder
iv conduct and fighting. They were
brought before the court this morning.
Both were in dazcd condition anf
made no defense. They were fined -
each
R. ]. Ayers was fined s. for rec%-
less running OF an automobile. Inc
auto collided with a wagon in charge
Of y. R. Spillman near the intersec
ton o. King and Alfred streets late
Saturday afternoon.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1918-06-03
MUST REGISTER WEDNESDAY
All Young Men Coming Of Age Since
June ). 1917, to Bc Enrolled.

Ill men who wee bern between
June 6, 1896. ard June G, 1897, who
gre not row in the United States mill
tary OF naval service must register
on Wednesday, June ). with the loca!
boards having Jurisdiction in. the pre-
c:rcts in which they live.
There are no exceptions TO he rule
Citizens and alien, the hale and the
halt. without regard to occupation OF
obligation; must obey the law Snd get
their names on the roll at their 70.
spectiye dralt boards h3;wccr !
o'clocl; in the morning and 9 O'clock
/: the evening Of the above date
u any man liable TO registration Is
el..no. or expects to DC absn,'. FROM
The rlace of registration, he shaUh; az
2nrc apply to the local board n"ares'
The spot where he happens to be. have
his card filed ont and ccrt!iild a! d
n,oilcd to his local board, inclosinS
with it stamped and addressed en-
yelope. in which the board will sen1
10 him his registration certificates.
The man Of this class who aftni
June ) is without a registration Ger
tificatc will be in danger Of severe
ppnaltics. A man sick on June .
should notify the local board, 50 that
registrar may be sent to his house
70 secure his registration. Those fall
inc to comply with the order Tor re%-
istration are liable to jail sc''tcnc"
r will be inductei into the servi &
Of the government without further
ceremony.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1918-06-03
THE ALEXANDRIA LIBRARY
Change Made in Hours Of Opening
When Books Sfay be Obtained d-New
Volumes Received.

For the next four months. begin.
ming June /, the Alexandria Library
will be open in ihe morning instead OF
The afternoon, and the evening hours
will begin half an hour later. Mon
day, Wednesday and Friday from 9:30
to 1870; Tuesday, THURSDAY and Sat-
u"day from 1880 to 9:30.
Among the new books recently add
ci are the following:
Six Little ReDeds. Kate F. Woods
The Courage Of Marge O'Doone,
James @. Curwood The Gossip Shor,
]. E. Buckrose; The Revcilers. Loui;
Tracy; The Pawn's Count, Z. Phillips
Cppcnheim; Sonia. Stephen Mekenna;
Grcatheart, Ethel NJ. Dell; The AmaZ-
ing Interlude, Mary r. Rinehart; The
Moving Finger, Natalie s. Lincoln;
The Spy In Black. J. Storer C!ouston;
The Wire Devils, Frank l.. Packard;
Preston John. John Buchan. and n
These Latter Days, Herbert II. Ban
croft.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1918-06-03
JUDGE WADDILL INJURED
Small Bone in Foot Fractured When
He is Struck by al Automobile.

Judge Edmund Waddill, j., of the
United States District Court, is con-
fred to his home, in Richmond. as
the result of fracture of one OF the
small bones Of his foot sustained
when he was struck by an automobile
in Washington. Judge Wadiill was
crossing the street when he was
knocked down by car. The injury
nroved slight. and after being treat
et! at a Washington hospital, he was
able to return home Saturday night
# was stated a. the Waddill residence
,,.t night that the fracture is very
slight. and that the judge will be able
=, be at his Office within a few day
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1918-06-03
COLORED MAN is SHOT

Dies From Effect Of Wound at Alex
andria Hospital Yesterday After
noon-Assailant Gives Himself to
Police.
Gum Springs, located about four
miles south of alexandria. was the
scene of shooting yesterday after
noon. j. r. Blachman, colored man
about twenty-three years old, was the
victim, and Arthpr Boiling, another
colored man, said to be thirty years
Of age, was the man who did the
shooting, which he claims was in self
defense.
The bullet pierced Blackman's fore
head. He was brought to the hospital
in this city as quickly as possible, but
died within a few moments after his
arrival there.
Boiling came to Alexandra ana
gave himself up to the no're. Ills
frien Is, who accompanied him, said
that his life had ceen threatened sew
eral times recently by Blackman, and
that yesterday nc tried to put his
threat into execution, but the bullet
failed to hit Boiling e, who drew his re-
volver and fired in return, with the
result as above stated.
Bolling's friends have retained Rob-
;nson Moncure 10 defend him.
The body OF Blackman was re-
moved to Demaine's chapel where an
inquest will be icld.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1918-06-03
Death Notice.

into rest, Sunday
morning. June 2, 1918 at 7 o'clock,
SAMUEL L. MONROE, beloved
husband Of Fannie P. Ncnroe. fune-
raj from the residence CT his sister,
Mrs. f. J.. Garrett, 500 North Wash
ington street, TUESDAY morning at
1920. IRterment private. .
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1918-06-03
Call for Y. VI. c. A. War Workers.

Dears Friends:
The Y. NJ. C. \. must have many
workers in the next few months. Vlr-
einia is called upon for over two hun
cred. trust Alexandria will do her
mart as she always does. The work
may be in camps here or IN Luropa. ,.,l'ois.
call to the service from God and man,
The The age must be between thirty-one
and fifty. Let any one willing to con-
sider this splendid opportunity for
service see me for particulars and al
lowances. We need clergymen, edu-
Gators. auto mechanics, practlca!
builders, etc. -.
Alexandrians do something in this
great cause
Faithfully yours, -.
]. K. NJ. Norton,
Chairman,
| Alexandria City
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1918-06-03
HELENA C. CHAUNCEY
Ice Cream Festival and Cake Sale.

Trinity NJ. E. Church will hold {
Strawberry and ice cream festival anu
cake sale on the lawn at the residence
of Mr.. R. f. Knight, 207 Prince street,
tomorrow, Tuesday evening from 8 to
10 o'clock. In case Of inciement
weather the festival will be postponed
to Wednesday evening.
&
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1918-06-03
STORM IN RICHMOND
Trees Are Upron:cdgand Plate Glass
Windows EIown IN By Gale.

Dashinc down ;recs, smashing win
dows, ripping screens and awnings
and filling the streets with water, the
heaviest thunder shower Of spring
drenchcd the city tor two hours be-
tween 8 and 10 o':'ock last night. The
shower was married by sharp light.
ming and heavy thunder.
The temperature during the day
reached 81 as 4 maximum.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1918-06-03

Mrs. Stella Anderson has receive
word that her husband Turner J. An.
derson, of Company p, 31Sth Infan-
Try, has arrived safely on French soil
He left New York about week ago.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1918-06-03
Washington Hall for Sale.

The property known as Washington
Hall, with large frontage on hlng
street and entrance on Washington
street, is for sale. Attractive PROPOSE
ton for apartments or offices. Apply
10 VI. L. Horncr, 612 King street.
127-6t
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1918-06-03

The final meeting of the Rel Cross
executive committee will take plac"
tonight at s o'clocl; in the rooms OF
the Charher Of Commerce. The gen.
al"!.. meeting o. all Red Cross workerj
will occur Immediately afterward at
the Westminster ruilding.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1918-06-03

The grand jury, which was in ses-
sion most of last week, ,casscmbled
this morning, but subsequently ad-
iourned until Friday.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1918-06-03

Mrs. Charles Jewell has returned
from trip toSCamp Upton, Long
Island, n. Y, to see her brother-in-
law. who is recovering from the ef-
fccts of serious operation.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1918-06-03

Corporal Thomas Q. Theimer, of
the 31ath Infantry, has notified his
mother, Mrs. Alice Theimer, of his
SAFE arrival overseas.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1918-06-03

The fast Virginia Greys, of this
city, won an exciting game of ball
from the officers of Camp Humphreys
en- the Alfred street diamond yester-
day by a score of 5 to 2. Both teams
played we'll. The Grays are all Alex
andria boys ami there is always an
opening for good players under 20
years of age. Any who may wish to
Join are requested to report at the
North Alfred street diamond tomor-
row afternoon at $3.50 and ask for
Manager Bremen.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1918-06-03

Captain W. ". Dempsey, l4th U. s.
Cavalry, who has been stationed at
Fort Sam Houston, Tex, is the guess
of his uncle and aunt, Mr.. and Mrs.
Phineas Janney Dempsey, at their
home in South Fairfax street.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1918-06-03

The Eastern Star auxiliary to the
Red Cross has changed its sewing
evening from Monday to Wednesday
for the present.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1918-06-03
Notice.

The business formerly conducted by
tho late Julian T. Chauncey VIII be
;,ereafter carried on under the name
Of Mrs. Julian +. Chauncey. Inc puD-
lie and particularly former customers,
arc notified that the best quality Oh an al
kinds Of meat and meat products VIII
10 handled and sold, and their patron
ace Is respectfully solicited.
HELENA c. CHAUNCE4s
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1918-06-03
Alexandria City and Suburbs

The many friends OF Mr. i. L. Pitt
will regret to learn Of his serious Ill
ness, at his home on Seminary Hill.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1918-06-03

The Enterprise, located at Hamil-
ton, Loudoun county, contains the
following: Dr.. w. H.. Janney, who
has been located in Leesburg, has
accepted the position as physician for
the Virginia Snipbuilding Company.
at Alexandria.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1918-06-03

Premium offered for Ford car with
motor No. 1742990. l will pay high
premium for the above car on account
of sentimental reasons. L. B. Horna-
day, Chester, S. G.. l27-6t
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1918-06-03

The second of the series of dances
al the Old Dominion Boat Club house
Saturday night, under the auspices
of the ladies' auxiliary to that club:
was we'll attended and most en-
joyable affair.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1918-06-03

The Hon. c. C. Carlin will speal,
tonight at the U. D. c. Hall, at Hick-
ory Grove, Prince William county, ar
the celebration in honor OF the birth
day of jefferson Davis, June 3, given
by the members of the Eight Virginia
Regiment Chapter, u. D. c.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1918-06-03

Saturday morning Miss Katherine
Stuart. who has for some time been
active in the work Of the Audubon So
city, three teachers, Miss Leila Bea.-
tic. Miss NJ. Ethel McCorkle and Miss
Mary Douglass, and about sixty-fiVc
CT the boys from Washington school,
left this city on a special train for
Mount Vernon, where they were adj
mitted to the grounds free, and spent
the day at that place, eating picnic
lunch just outside the grounds, as
p;cnic parties cannot be allowed with
in. The time was spent in a mos
ENJOYABLE and profitable manner. AZ
er visiting the mansion and viewing
the things Of intense interest TO boys
who are now studying the history OF
the country, the party spent the re-
maindcs Of their outing in quest Tor
birds, and discovered thirty-six spe'
cies. Miss Stuart posted them as tc
the nature of their feathered friends
and their habits and the day was one
Of inestimablc value TO the boys an"
the knowledge impaired to them II
this attractive way of the birds thai
inhabit this section will long renIai1
with them.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1918-06-03

The Washington Herald states That
there will be a community sing" by
the Common Council of this city to-
morrow night at i o'clock It is an
ticipated that there will be { large
audience present 20 hear the council
men. The list tf hymns was not an
nounced.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1918-06-03
Notice to Elks.

A lodge of sorrow will be held at
8 o'clock tonight, June Sd in the lodge
rooms of Alexandria Lodge No. TOO
B. P. o. E., for our late brother Samuel
L. Monroe, by order of
ntE'i A. A. Paul,
Exalted Ruler.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1918-06-03
Candidate For Council.

| / hereby announce myself a cand!-
date for the Common Council from the
First ward.
W. J. M'CAFFREI.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1918-06-03

The ninety-frth annual commence
ment exercises Of the Episcopal Thee
logical Seminary Of Virginia will 30
held in the seminary chapel THURSDAY
and Friday o. this week. On Thursday
morning the centennial celebration OF
the Protestant Episcopal Educational
Society in Virginia will take place,
with Bishop James Il. Winchester, Of
Arkansas, presiding. J. Holdsworrliy
Gordon, of Georgetown, D. c., will d.
liver. an historical address, and tn"
annual eessay will be read by the
Rev. James ". Morris, D. c.. of Rich
mond, Va.
All arrangements have been mad
for the Community Sing at Christ
church yard tonight. The Marine
oand reached alexandria about noon.
AMI three truck roads os the best sing
ers from Camp Humphrey will ar
rive GDUut y y SioCh. L IiS 'iiSiiS v"
the various churches will also assist
and quartet from Camp Humphreys
will give one or two selections, in ad'
dit:on to the elaborate program ar
ranged for the Marine band. The
stereoptican Will be used so that ali
the people may see the words of th2
songs and every one is requested to
sing. Such number of people AZ,
! coming that it may be impossible to
find seats for all. Those who have
camp stools would be wise. to take
! them. The church yard promises t'
/; Re full to overilowing and those whc
prefer to stay In the parish hall, Of
course, will be permitted to do s.
Should storm arise the sing will 8?
postponed until tomorrow-Tuesday
night. IF the bard plays tonight 4
will march, about o'clock. on King
! street and out Washington street. II
the band does not ?'arch every or
will knew that the sing will TAX
place tomorrow night.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1918-06-03

At the alumni banquet, which will
follow, the Rev. DR.. Randolph Fl. Nc
Kim. Of Washington, d. c., will be
the toastmaster. One of the topics
will be "The Relation of the Church 10
the Great War and the Participants
From the Seminary Therein" On Fri
day morning humber OF candidates
fer orders will lie ordained. Among
those who are expected to attend are
the Right Rev. Robert Atkinson Gin
son, D. D., of Virginia, president of
the seminary; the Right Rev. William
Loyal Gravatt, D. D., Of West Vir-
giria ;thc Right Rev. Beverly Dan
bridge Tucker, D. D., Of southern Vir-
ginia; the Right Rev. Thomas G..
Darst, bishop Of east Carolina: the
Right Rev. James R. Winchester, D
D., of Arkansas, and the Right Rev.
Arthur c. Thomson, D. D.. suffragan
bishop Of southern Virginia.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1918-06-03

The Gazette has been requested to
publish the following by ladies of
Alexandria who have the best welfare
If It's young laiics and girls at heart:
I'm view CT certain unplca SAINT cpl
sodes that have recently occurred in
the city, and the fact that there are
so many strangers here, from: all parts
of the country, soldiers, NOR engaged
in shipbuilding and otherwise, good
form and rega;d for the good opin-
!on of the residents Of the community
should restrain young laaia:: from ap-
pearing on the streets late in the eve
ming unless acc ,mpanied i. members
Of their families or proper escorts" "
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1918-06-03
GERMAN SUBMARINES OPERATE OF OFF THE COAST

Three American Vessels Attacked and Sunk-Menace to
Meet Teu0nic Plans.
New York, June 3.-Gern1any has carried her unre-
strcted submarine warfare to this side of the ocean, and
at least three vessels have been sunk by submarine attack
off the Atlantic coast Some reports say the number Of
victims already has reached fifteen
Washington, June 3-Ihe names of the ships tor
pedoed as reported to the Navy Department are:
The four-masted schooner Edward H. Cole, sunk at
$50 H. Sunday fifty miles southwest Of Barnegat j.
Schooner Jacob S. Haskell.
Isabella D. Wiley.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1918-06-03

Mr. Charles Jewell, who was in
jured some time age while at work
on the Southern Railway, and is In a
hospital in Charlottesville, is slowly
improving.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1918-06-03

Among the Alexandrians who have
notified their families of their safe
arrival overseas arc Raymond Sutton,
Hugh Wilburn, Levi S. Allen and Cor
poral Edward C. Elliott.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1918-06-03

In the circuit court for this city in
vaction today the vii lof Mary L.
Spriggs was admitted to probate. The
testatrix names her daughter, Bessie
K. Spriggs, as executrix.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1918-06-03

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