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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1918-07-12

CLANS. oysters and hard-shell
crabs at Jacob Brills. Foot Of King
street. loo-5t
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1918-07-12
eo the
flstraton to a policy

a not be unfair to the essen
f;aI lbrt lines. Individual arrange
nents should be made with each of
these companies, however, the Presi-
dent said in every earnestly. oppos-
ing the proposed policy of forcing the
government to retain all the lines.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1918-07-12

Miss Josephine Cowhig has returned
to her home in King street after a
visit to friends in Round Hill, Va.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1918-07-12
Happenings of Interest Both General
and Personal Gathered Around
Town.
Mrs. Dabney Herndon has gone to
Old Orchard, Me-, to spend the sum-
mer.

Mrs. Charles 7. Lindsey has return
ed from visit to the valley of Vir-
ginia. While away sne was the guest
for few days of Mrs. William Ash
by Byerly, Of Bridgewater.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1918-07-12

Mr.. and Mrs. Harvey A. Sutherland,
of s2O Oronoco street, have been noti-
fed of the safe arrival overseas of
their son, Clinton E. Sutherland.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1918-07-12

Mr.. John Langley is quite sick at his
home in north Royal street.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1918-07-12

The Willard w. c. T y. will meet
at s o'clock tonight at 901 Prince
street.
Evening star., 1918-07-08
SENATOR ASHURST ASKS
WAR SACRIFICE At HOME
Speaks at Dedication Of Service
Flag by Immaculate Con-
ception Parish.

Extreme sacrifice by the people at
home is as necessary es ships or
munitions in winning the war. Sena-
tor Henry F. Ashurst Of Arizona de-
clared in addressing the parishioners
Of the Church Of tho Immaculate
Conception, sth and N streets. last
night. The congregation assembled
to dedicate a service nag in honor Of
tho ffty-eight mon Of the parish who
have gone into the service.
"Manpower, ships and munitions are
essentials to the winning of the war,
but they are by no means all the
essentials" said Senator Ashurst.
Retaliation that we are waging q
righteous war, and extreme sacrifice
on the part Of those at home are
equally important and Indispensable"
The senator predicted that the war
will result in a better understanding
between factions.
church. declared that sacrifices on
the part Of the people has made
America the great nation it is today.
The mothers, wives and sisters who
remain at home in suspense while
their loved ones go into the service
deserve as much credit as the SOL
diers, said the pastor. he urged the
congregation to pray constantly for
the success Of the allies.
The Holy Name Society OF the
parish formed a guard Of honor about
the flag while 1t was being raised.
Four men in uniform carried the flag
to the front Of the church, whore it
was blessed by Rev. j. w. Daily, be-
fore being raised.
Evening star., 1918-07-08
MR.. McADOO RECEIVERS
AND C0NFERS IN WEST
Calls Meeting Of Regional Rail
Directors at San Francisco
% on July 15.

Secretary MoAdoo. who went to
California several weeks ago after an
attack Of throat trouble, has advised
railroad administration oficials hero
that he has entirely regainsd his
health and has been making . tour
of inspection of railroad lines and
terminals on tho Pacific coast, with
a view to recommending betterments
in service. This was accepted as ef-
fectually putting to rest widespread
reports that Mr.. McAdoo was in poor
health.
Director General McAdoo also said
he had called q meeting Of regional
directors and federal managers Of
railroads in the central western and
northwestern divisions to be held at
San Francisco July Is to discuss bet
terment of the railroad service gener-
ally in those sections. Improvement
terminal facilities will be given
particular attention.
Besides Hale Holden and r. II. Ash
ton, reginal directors in the central
western and northwestern divisions,
Mr., McAdoo has summoned to the
conference Carl r. Grey. director Of
operations, and Edward Chambers.
director Of traffic for the railroad
administration, with headquarters in
washington. Mr.. McAdoo will pre-
side and recommend improvements
which have suggested : themselves
during his recent inspection trips.
Evening star., 1918-07-08
CLERK UNION OPENS.
WAR ON D. c. PRICES
Asks for Statement as to
Reason for High Cost
of Food Here.

The Federal Employees Union has
taken up the high cost Of living prob
lem.
At a mass meeting yesterday it
unanimously passed q resolution call
Ing upon the government to explain
why food prices In the capital are
from 10 to 80 per cent higher than in
other cities.
Tho resolution expresses surprise
that such q condition exists. in view
Of the fact that the government agen-
cies for the control Of food prices
the Food ADMINISTRATION. the Federal
Trade Commission and the bureau Of
markets-are centered here.
Copies OF the resolution are to be
transmitted to the Secretary of .Agri-
culture and the Food Administration.
with the request that the agencies
mentioned make a public statement in
explanation of the high food prices
that are prevalent In Washington.
1t was stated that the food problem
has a serious bearing on government
work here, as many clerks coming to
Washington from the states find the
living cost too high. and remain but
a short time. Not only are their
taking civil service appointments
when they learn OF the conditions
here, 1t was stated.
Representative Edward Keating of
Colorado addressed the members of
the union yesterday on the value of
organization. He referred to the
veto of the eight-hour pro-
vision as q reiteration of his labor
policy throughout the war. It has
been as much the Presidents labor
policy as his military policy that Is
winning the war, he said
Thomas Quinn made an appeal for
new members for the organization.
Hundreds OF membership applications
have been received recently.
Evening star., 1918-07-08
lAMESL. EWING DIES
ON OPERATING TABLE
Former Government Employe Is
Knocked Down by Man Running
for Car-Hip Broken.

James L. Ewing, seventy years old.
q former government employe, died on
the operating table at Walter Reed
Hospital last night while under an
anesthetio preparatory to undergoing
an operation for q broken hip. He
was employed as bookkeeper for q
nrm Of contractors erecting buildings
at Walter Reed Hospital and re-
ceived his injury near the Georgia
avenue entrance to the hospital
grounds the night Of June 25. when
he was knocked down by an uniden-
titled man, who was running to board
street car to get out of the rain.
Coroner Nevitt and Detective Brad
ley Of the tenth police precinct today
are making an Investigation for the
purpose Of learning the identity of
the man. The question of holding an
Inquest will be determined later.
The deceased, who was a former
resident Of Wheeling, w. Va. had
dlled positions In several branches OF
the federal service. giving up one Of
arm of contractors erecting buildings
at Walter Reed Hospital. He was in
tho employ of Senator Dick of Ohio
several years ago. He was rendered
the position Of chief OF police OF this
CITY to succeed Samuel II. Walker. but
declined to accept it.
Mr.. Ewing and his wife. the latter
having died several years ago. were
Intimate friends of Billie Burke. the
movie actress, who today was notified
Of his death. John Richardsons secre-
tary of the Wheeling, W. Va, Lodge
Of Elks, a nephew of the deceased.
also was notified. It Is probable that
the body will be taken to Wheeling
for interment.
Evening star., 1918-07-08
Uplifting Talk

Though thrones may crash
and kingdoms tremble, some
delegates, when they assemble,
can only talk disease; their gos-
sip flows in endless rivers con-
cerning balky lights and livers,
and. mumps and housemaids'
knees. Last night some neigh
bors came to cackle; the only
subjects they would tackle were
symptoms and the like; one
talked for hours about lumbago,
one dieted on rice and sago, his
stomach on strike. wished
to talk about the fighters we've
sent to can the Prussian blight
ers, and put them in the soup
alas, my stern prosaic neigh
bors had little use for swords
and sabers, they'd only talk of
Group. l wonder how, in times
of battle, grown people can get
down to prattle about their
pains and aches; about their
wens and warts and felons, or
gripes brought on by eating
melons, or filling up with cakes.
With chargers neighing, cap
tains yelling, the small-bore
folks are always dwelling upon
their pifling ills; in presence Of
great world disasters, we hear
men talk of porous plasters and
anti-bilious pills. Upon the
marketplace l loiter, to talk of
gore, and not of goitre, of war,
and not of warts; Pm tired of
men who're always thinking
about the medicine they're drink
ing, by gallons, pints and quarts.
WALT MASON.
Evening star., 1918-07-08
SOL DlERS GET PRIZES IN
RED CROSS CONTEST
Five-year-old Girl Awards Honor
to Three, Men Writing
Theses.

E1ve-yeaf.eld Hassi Sylvia, McKin-
ley. daughter Of Mr.. ana Mrs. c, W,
Mckinley Of 84o2 Macomb street
northwest. Awarded the prizes to tho
winning soldiers in q Red Cross con.
test at the Red Cross recreation build.
Ing at Walter Reed Hospital yestsr-
day. The contest, which involved the
submission Of written theses, was
based on the supposition that the
terrific cannonading on the western
front had opened q nssure In the
earth's surface, from which exuded
poisonous gases which flooded the
earth to q height Of 1900 feet. schuy-
er Rhodes. assumed to be skilled
scientist, suspecting that such q dis
aster. might happen. prevailed upon
twenty mon and women to migrate
with him to Q plateau in the noun.
tains 1900 feet above sea level and
above the gases. The question on
which the. theses were written was:
"WhAt dfty articles did he take with
him to found . new civiliIatiou"f
Winners in the contest were pri.
vate Robert d. Downs, Corr. Law.
rsnos r. Imrie and sergt. Leonard
n. Kri11.
Evening star., 1918-07-08
SOLDIER AND COMPANION
BEATEN AND ROBBED
Held Up Sunday Night by Un-
identified Colored Man on
Capitol HILL

Mayer Sacks. twenty-six years old.
private in the United States Corps
Of Engineers. stationed at Camp
Meigs. and Miss Catherine Scott
Fletcher. a visitor from tho south.
who is staying at no 18th street
southeast. last night about 10:45
o'clock were attacked by an unidenti-
fed colored man, beaten and robbed.
They were strolling near 18th and
East Capitol streets, only . short dis
tance from where Miss Fletcher is
visiting. police were told. when they
were attacked.
The c6Iored man stopped them and
asked If they had any money. No at
tention was paid to him, however,
and he dealt tho soldier a blow on his
head with blunt instrument, pos
sfbly q stone. and compelled him to
surrender $50. all the money he had
in his possession. Miss Scott was also
injured.
!fffvats Sacks and his companion re-
ceived drst aid at the ofilcs Of \ physi-
clan. and complained to police 81 the
ninth precinct Of the assault and rob
berry. A description Of the robber was
furnished.
Evening star., 1918-07-08
1901 C.. ELKS MOTOR TO
ATLANTIC CITY MEET
Hope to Win Prize With Repro
duced Tank Britannia
in Parade.

Headed by Morits Mayer. chairman
Of the Atlantic City Reunion Associa-
ton for the Washington B. p. o. a..
100 members Of the Washington Lodge
of Elks left Washington yesterday
by automobile for Atlantic City to at
tend the annual convention of Elks.
which opens today. Others in charge
of the Washington delegation were
John E. Hogan, secretary Of the re-
union committee; Past Exalted Ruler
William F. GUIDE and James L. Ward,
and John II. Baltz, exalted ruler. The
last three named, left Saturday night.
The Washington delegation Is hope
full of winning the prize in the big
parade. planned for Thursday. with
reproduction Of the British tank
britannia" made Of wood and mount
ed on an automobile truck in such q
manner as to convey tho impression
reproduction Of the tank will be used
in tho next liberty loan campaign in
this city. Every lodge represented in
the parade will carry its service nag.
Secretary Daniels will review the pa
rade and deliver the message Of the
President.
In a letter to Fred Harper Of Lynch
burg, Va. grand exalted ruler. Pres
ident Wilson expressed tho hope that,
following its lead of last year.. the
order would devote most Of its time
to consideration Of means to win the
war and patriotic measures. Last year
a million dollars was appropriated
to build hospitals in France, of which
three e-fourths has been expended on
two base hospitals back Of the Amer
ican lines. Dedication of recon-
struction hospital, built by the order
in Boston. will take place next fall.
Evening star., 1918-07-08
HOUSE HEAT At 68,
COAL RATION LIMIT
Garfield to Issue Drastic
Order in Anticipation of
Fuel Shortage.

To prevent a possible shortage of
coal next winter Fuel Administrator
Garfield announces that he is plan
ming a system Of coal rationing to
householders throughout the coun-
try.
He plans to allow each domestic
consumer only as much coal as Is
found necessary to heat his house to
68 degrees. provided every conserva-
tion rule is observed. The allowance
for each householder, Administrator
Garfield says. will be sufficient for
comfort. but "the thoughtless and
wasteful consumer who finds his al
lowance gone before the end of the
winter will have only himself to
to heat his house."
The administrators plan involves
Q department Of coal allotments In
connection with each local fuel ad-
ministrator's Office, and this system
will be put into operation within a
very short period. Each order of coal
will be censored by comparison with
the rating of the house where the
coal is to be used; all doubtful cases
will be checked up by inspecting the
house in question, and surplus coal
when ordered will be refused.
Those consumers who have re-
ceived a quantity of coal in excess of
their allotment or who by deceit or
Misrepresentation have violated any
rules or regulations of the fuel ad-
ministration will be prosecuted.
Administrator Garfield contends
that this new system will be drastic
and will introduce conditions new to
the country. However, he expects
every one to recognize the necessity
and the reason for this stringent su-
pervision and to cooperate fully
with the carrying out of the plan.
Evening star., 1918-07-08
BISHOP URGES AMERICA
TO HOLD STEADY IN WAR
Nations Holy Purpose in Connict
Voiced In Capital
1u1pits..

Americas holy purpose in the war
was dwelt upon by ministers through
out the city yesterday.
Bishop W. F. Mcdowell Of the Meth
odist Episcopal Church called upon
America to hold steady" in the
course Of sermon delivered at ves-
per services on tho Ellipse yesterday
afternoon. He called upon the na-
ton not to get nervous or depressed.
Rev. DR.. W., T. Manning Of Trinity
Church, New York. spoke at epen-air
services held at Washington Cathe-
dral yesterday. Bishop Alfred Hard
ing read the lesson.
'Wo have full and absolute confl-
dence in our cause" DR.. Manning de-
clared.
Evening star., 1918-07-08
CAMPBELL TO HEAD ELKS.
Another Million Dollar War Relief
Fund Started at Atlantic City.

ATLANTIC CITY. N. J.. July s.
Bruce A. Campbell Of East st. Louis
will be the next grand exalted ruler
of tho Benevolent and Protective Or
der Of Elks SIS the result Of precon-
vention sessions Of the administfa-
ton here. He will have no opposi-
tton.
Retiring Grand Exalted Ruler Fred
Harper. Lynchburs. Va. has started
a movement for another million-dol-
lar war relief fund supplementing q
similar appropriation made at the
reunion in Boston last year. Three
hundred Elks' clubhouses have been
turned over for the use Of the Red
Cross and other patriotic agencies,
and 10000 members are wearing
Uncle Sans uniform on land and
sea.
Evening star., 1918-07-08
CAD. MEN INVITED HERE.
New Orleans Preferred for Next
Years Convention; D. G. in 1920,

Fred P. Peel. now in San Francisco.
representing the Advertising Club of
Washington at tho convention Of the
Associated Advertising Clubs of the
World. has been instructed by Lester
Lansbursh. president Of the local or
ganization, to invite the international
body to hold its convention in Wash.
ington in 1920.
Peel sent word to Mr.. Lansburgh
that the New Orleans delegation,
headed by its mayor, was making a
strong fight to get the convention
next year. Lansburgh sent word back
to Peel to boost New Orleans for 1919
and to invite the organisation to
Washington the following year.
The Washington club will hold q
meeting as soon as Mr.. Peel returns
to receive a report of the proceedings
of the convention.
Evening star., 1918-07-08
TWO WILLS ARE FILED.

Tho will Of Charles q. Brewster.
dated July 20, 1917, has been offered
for probate. He leaves to each Of his
daughters. Jean sohurtz and Kath-
crime Rough. $500 In liberty bonds
His books and wearing apparel arc
given to his brother, William z.
Brewster. The remaining estate IL de-
vised absolutely to the wife. Clara B.
Brewster.
BY the terms Of the will Of John A.
Schneider. dated July 80, 1905, his en-
tire estate is left to his wife, Victoria
D. Schneider, for herself and the two
daughters. Sarah b. and Julia ".
Schneider. The widow and George W.
White are named a. executors.
Evening star., 1918-07-08

By tho United states Soldiers
Home Band. In tho bandstand.
this afternoon at 5:45 o'clock
John 8. NJ. Zimmerman. direc-
tor.
MY Country. 'Tis Of Thee"
March, Sons Of
Liberty. .........R Robinson
Overture. Daughter of
the Regiment. .Donixettt
Suite romantic. Indian
Summer. Lake
~ At Dawn. (2) Dance Of
the Pumpkins. (3) Love Song.
90 At Twilight
Excerpts from Little
Memo. Herbert
Patrol. "The Pickanin-
nies" ..Laurendeau
Descriptive. "A Soldiers
Life. e"..............K Keller Bella
Finale. President Emeri-
tus' .Boehnlein
THE Star spangled Banner"
Evening star., 1918-07-08
The Star bx Mail.

-U sure 70 have The Evening
K and sunday star follow you.
- N most cases The Star WIN
bs ct the BREAKFAST tsbls the
next morning, ana always give
al Of the latsss nsws from wash
ington Of the DAY bsSofs. 1ns
address may be changed - ffs-
qusntly - desired BY giving the
old % wsll - the nsw address.
Ehs price Of The star By mail
d&i1y ana Sunday il 70 cent. Per
month. in advance.
Evening star., 1918-07-08
CITY BRIEFS.

Fancy Evap. Peaches, i7e, Large Cal.
Prunes tic: Seeded Raisins. 10c;
wonder Mixed Tea, Soc: Gunpowder
Tea. esc; Red Kidney Beans, 121kc can;
Pure Pepper. 40c: 10-lb. bags Salt. 15c;
Fish Roe, 15c and zoe: 4 Rabbits
Soap, Csc: A. ]. Pancake or, Buck
wheat Flour. 11hc: Navy Beans. 15c:
Lima Beans, Ice: Cheese. 29c. 412 4th
Sc. and all the ]. T. d. Pyles Stores.
Evening star., 1918-07-08
CITY NEWS IN BRIEF.

The annual excursion Of the WASH
ington lodges Of the F,raternal Order Of
Eagles will be held July % at chesa-
peake Beach. An interesting program
of athletic events and other special
features IL being arranged
Evening star., 1918-07-08
London Hospitals for Americans.

LONDON. July THE British army
council. the American Rcd Cross an
nounces, will take over two Of the
London hospitals for the exclusive
use Of American wounded.
Evening star., 1918-07-08

Reports received at Lynchburg from
tobacco growers indicate that the
crop has practically been planted.
showing an increased acreage over
last year.
Evening star., 1918-07-08
NATIONAL GUARDSMEN'S
STATUS IS EXPLAINED
Newly Formed Commands Not to
Be Used for Overseas Duty,
Says Department.

To clear the confusion in the minds
lumbia which may have arisen in
connection with enlistment in the
District National Guard, Brig. Gen.
Richard D. Simms, commanding the
guard, has made public the follow
ing letter from Brig. Gen. William A.
Mann Of the general star.
II am directed by the Secretary Of
War to inform you that mon enlist
ing or who have enlisted in the Ma
tional Guard since the declaration
Of war, whether in federal service
or not, may be assured that, upon
their application, they will be dis
charged after tho termination Of the
war;
Gen. Carter's Letter.
That the newly formed National
Guard troops will not be used for
overseas duty is shown in the fol-
lowing letter from Gen. Carter, ut
lining the War Departments policy:
"The following policy with refer
ence to National Guard units or
sanized by states since August 8.
1917, or which may hereafter be
organized during the period of the
present war, having been approved
by the Secretary of War. is published
for the information and guidance Of
all concerned: =
The several states are authorised,
under existing law, to organize Ma
tional Guard units to take the place
of those drafted into federal service
When such troops have been organ
lied, inspected and recognized as duly
ord fhA fad-
eral government will comply with the
requirements Of law by furnishing
them such arms, clothing and equip
ment as may be available after the
needs of all troops in federal serv-
ice have first been met.
maintained for domestic duty only
and will not be called or drafted into
federal service during the period Of
the present emergency for service be-
yond the seas.
Personnel Subject to Draft.
National Guard troops in state
service do not constitute a part OF
the Army of the United States, and,
therefore, their personnel of selective
draft age is subject to draft into
service regulations without change
Of draft classification.
'Tnasmuch as q definite policy with
reference to tho utilization, as fed
eral force of units of the National
Guard recognised since August s,
1917, had not been announced at the
time the new state organizations were
formed. states are advised that they
may continue these organizations un-
der the conditions named in para
graphs /. 3 and 3. or they may apply
to have such organizations disbanded
and the members thereof duly dis
charged from their obligations under
their oath or Office or>oath of enlist
ment.
~. Mol. CARTER,
Major General National Army"
Evening star., 1918-07-08

CLAFTIN OPTICAL CO.. s07 F st.
Highest Grade Work Only.
Evening star., 1918-07-08

Men's SultskU u nlforms 0IeaneA.A Altered
Norris. TO 9tn St NV. Phi. Franklin 1854
Evening star., 1918-07-08
BLAZE CAUSES DAMAGE
At WHOLESALE GROCERY
Fire at Miller, Clagett & Co.'s Es-
tablishment, Origin Not
Known-Other Losses.

Fire was discovered on the second
floor Of the wholesale grocery house
of Miller, Clagett & Co., 617 c street
northwest. yesterday morning shortly
before 3 o'clock. It was discovered
before much headway had been
gained. but had taken complete pos
session Of the neer by tho time fire.
men arrived. but they got the blaze
under control SO quickly that It was
not necsssary to send in . second
alarm. F1remen and policemen were
unable to determine the origin OF
tho IRE. Damage to the building and
stock amounted to several thousand
dollars.
Other Fires Reported.
A defective fiue yesterday morning
about 8 o'clock caused a disastrous
fire in the house Of Mrs. Cornelia
east. Several companies Of fremen
responded to an alarm sounded from
box 6137. but were unable to reach
there in time to prevent $1,000 dam
age.
A motor cycle owned by the West
ern Union Telegrph Company caught
nfe on tho street yesterday afternoon
ond was damaged to tho amount of
e1oo: Several companies Of fremen
were. called to the scene.
Burning of an awning over . win
dow of the Wyatt building. 14th and
F streets, last night about 8 o'clock
did $50 damage. It is believed the
fire was caused by lighted cigarette
thrown from an upper window.
Evening star., 1918-07-08

cIpcIE 21O5 Pa. Ave. Ph. w. o53.
SsAANAA WM. s. HART, in SELFISH
YATES" Billie Rhodes Comedy.
Evening star., 1918-07-08

HOME 123O G StreSe Northeast
IAONA6 A DoUBI u BILL.
FRANKLIN FARNUM. in THE ROUGH
LOVER" SPECIAL-w1E. 8. HART, in
THE MARKED DEBT.
Evening star., 1918-07-08

NEW TRUXTON scsaop Z; GA.. : s.sss. :;
BURY and RUTH CLIFFORD, in 'rHE
RED, RED HEART"
Evening star., 1918-07-08

nj VMpTc BARBARA oAsTLEToN.
14s1 o ST. MOTHERS OF LIBERTY e
Evening star., 1918-07-08

cpITERI0N VIM. S1's stupendous
NNA AANNAOAN Production, CHEAT
ING TIE PUBLIC"
Evening star., 1918-07-08

cnsDIDE ol1 II Street NoFthaast
ENlI AxA6 6TODAY-WILLIAM EARNUM.
in his Best Work.
ROUGH AND READY"
Also Paths News.
Evening star., 1918-07-08

q sDcpTV N. Capitol and r SITS.
Ll0ENl Lewis J. Se1znick presents
..MIIE-A-MINCTE KENDALL"