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Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-04-28
LITTLE FEAR OF GASOLINE
SHORTAGE IN AMERICA
Experience OF Spain SHOWS How SrrI
Gus IL Is {" Have TO I'm
port supply.

From Valencia. spain. comes a s.o-y
o. gasoline shortage which makes ~.
poss' bic reduction which We might have
70 Suter IN this country seem like goo!
news. The stock o: gasolire !,
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-04-28
Price, $3.50

Dealers-After thorough investigation,
we have taken on the distribution rights for
the Ford Speedmaker. The Ford Speed
maker is a proposition that every Ford
owner can easily appreciate. 1t does just
what we claim it will do, and is an article
that you can recommend to your trade. Write
or wire at once for agency in your territory.
Territory open in Virginia, North Carolina,
West Virginia, Maryland and District Of
Columbia.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1918-04-06
TOmorrow's Sacred Concert.

The Paulist Choir will sing in the
Richmond Theater tomorrow after
noon, at o'clock, for the benefit OF
stricken France. This choir is COM
posed Of one hundred male voices IN
der the direction Of Father Finn.
Among the singers are more than
twenty boys with clear soprano voices:
and he bright particular star OF these
is Master William Hallisey, who mas
been named the "Galli-Curci'', Of the
choir.
The New York American of Feb
ruary 18th. in speaking Of the ap-
rearance of the Paulist Choir In Car
neeie Hall, said: "The choir offered a
program that ranged from an intri-
cate fuguc by Bach to ,uncrui legend
~ Tschailowsky, and from a stupen-
duous chorus from Haendei's "Mcs-
sian" to a rare arrangement Of "The
Mocking Bird"
When it was found that Alexandria
was to be so fortunate as to have al
opportunity to hear this wonderfully
trained choir, it was problem to find
place suited for them, until Man
ager Steele of the Richmond came 10
the rescue and gave the use of the
Richmond for this charitable event.
The tickets are on sale at all the drug
stores in the city and will also be on
sale at the boxoffice tomorrow after
noon.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1918-04-06
no PEACE WITH CZERNIN.
Munich Report Believed ''Inspired" to
Encourage Austrians.

STATE Department officials denied
Yesterday statements in Munich news
papers that peace negotiations were
opened between President Wilson and
Count Czernin of Austria. 1t was
pointed out that following Premier
Clcmcnceau's denial of Count CZernln's
statement relative to peace negotia-
tons, it was only natural that the
Austrian Government should cncour-
age the publication Of reports of ne
potiations with America, that the
Austrian public might be encouraged
that peace was not far off.
Although there are several avenues
bv which President Wilson might sus~
tain communication with the Austrian
Government. there is no evidence that
he has availed himself of them. There
is evidence, according to some Of
ficials, that the statement Of peace
negotiations has proved a boomerang
10 Count Czernin and that he has been
rcproved by German leaders for fall
ing to lend himself to the peace drive
plan which the kaiser designed.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1918-04-06
ASSAULT AND MURDER.

Negro Trackwalker arrested on Sus-
picion of Committing the Crime
Odenton, Nd, April 6.-Miss Dora
Ebert. young white woman, q years
,of age, was criminally assaulted and
murdered near here late yesterday AFT
ernoon as she was returning to her
home about four miles from Odenton.
Archie Isaacs, negro trackWalKet
on the Pennsylvania railroad, was ar
rested by Camp Meade military police
authorities and turned over to Chiel
c. Il. Pritchard of the Maryland state
police, detailed to Camp MeaGe.
Miss Ebert, it is said, was returning,
to her home, which lies about four and
onc-half miles south of Odenton. She
was attacked and killed on the Penn
svlvania railroad tracks near PatuX-
ent station, about mile and hall
from her home.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1918-04-06
boat CLUBS PL Ans
Members Of the Old Dominion Clnh
Making Extensive Arrangements
for the Good Old Summer Time.

Making Extensive Arrangement:
for the Good Old Summer Time.
The Old Dominion Boat Club WI
launch its summer season with is
regular annual meeting which will be
held at the clGb house on Monday
evening next at o'clock The past
year has proved . vsry prosperous one
ior the club and the members are Gag
erly awaiting the good old summer
time anl pleasures in store on the
EVER.
Extensive plans and preparations
are already being made to give the
members All enjoyable season during
the next few months and it is hoped
that before ti,o summer is over a
heating system will have been install
ed so that the cl,;! louise may be avail
able throughout t.lc entire year The
plans or the summer are not as alab-
crate, however, as they would have
been were conditions different than
they are. as fifty per cent of the ac-
tive members have enlisted and among
them are the crack oarsmen of the
club, which will necessarily handicap
the various boating events.
The clUb house and boats are being
put into condition, however, and the
ladies auxiliary contemplate holding
series Of dances, the proceeds Of
(which will be devoted to the Red Cross.
A large service flag has been hoisted,
of which the club is justly proud, and
it i hoped that before lcng the club
will again take its place in the out
ing world.
As it is member Of the Southern
Rowing Association, the Oh Dominion
Club was entitled TO have the annual
regatta here this season, but owing
to war conditions it will not be staged
in Alexandria. After the conflict is
over arrangements will be made to
held the greatest regatta here that
mas ever been seer in this section Of
tie country.
The club at present has member
strip Of 1859, Of which y have given
their services 70 Their country, and
81 constitute The ladies auxiliary.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1918-04-06
THE WEATHER
ENTHUSIASTIC MEETING

! Alexandria County Sends Live Bunch
of Men TO Meeting in This City Last
Night Who Organize for Sale Of
Liberty Bonds.
That Alexandria county is going to
make a great showing in the Liberty
loan campaign was Indicated last
night when a score Of leading men OF
the county met at the Chamber OF
Commerce rooms. and effected organi-
zation for the big government drive.
# was a wonderfully enthusiastic
meeting, and if the county does not
subscribe its allotment several times
over Chairman Leo P. Harlow for the
citv and county will be much sur
priscd.
County Treasurer L. w. Ball was
elected county chairman unanimously,
and in accepting the Office, said ne
would do everything in his power to
make the county campaign success.
Cisrence A. Hall was elected county
secretary for the. campaign. Chair
man Bal! was authorized to name an
executive committee, and a suhcom-
m;ttce for each masisterial district
in the county.
1t was developed al the meeting
that Washington had been getting
credit for many Of the subscriptions
of the people OF Alexandria city and
county. Each city and county has the
right to claim the subs seriptions of its
citizens, and in order that all subscrip-
tions made in Washington by local
people will BE- counted to the credit
of the county or city, the committee
will have some form of duplicate sub
scripiion blank by which all such SUBJ
scriptions will be sent to the cam
paigns headquarters for the city and
county which will be at the Chamber
of Commerce.
Chairman Harlow announced mass
meeting week from tonight at which
the famous Canadian soldier-autnOr,
George E. Pearson, will be the leading
speaker. He is a survivor of the ia
nous Princess Pat regiment and the
author of the Princess Pat stories that
have been appearing in the Saturday
Evening Post.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1918-04-06
empty Pockets" and Charlie Chaplin
Tonight.

The Richmond Theatre has secured
Herbert Brenon's perturbation of Ru-
pert Hughes, best seller Empty
Pockets" for tonight's attraction.
The story deals with modern New
York life o. varied stations-from
Muriel Schuyler and Perry Merithew,
aristocrats, to Myrla Sokalska, sweat
shop worker, Happy Braniean news!
and Red Ida and Shang Ganley, para
sites of the underworld. The photo
play is said to be realistic product
Of New York's streets as its scenes
we're taken at the actual sites describ'
ed in the novel.
Charlie Chaplin will also be seen II
1e-issue of "The Counts"
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1918-04-06
Woman Drops Dead.

New York, April 6.-The sight Of
her grandson, Bernard Staffaro, SIX,
being run down by United States
mail wagon in front Of the family
home, caused the death al Mrs. Mary
Staffaro, ffty-fve, yesterday after
noon. The woman screamed and fell
backward into the room, dead from
from shock, according to Dr.. Blair, ot
Flower Hospital The boy was knock
ed down, his right leg was fractured,
and he was cut about the face and
body.
The driver, Frank Hengylo, OF 539
East Seyenty-second street, was ar
rested.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1918-04-06
Shortage in English Meat.

The English market reports, just
received by the United States Food
Administration, show the amount OF
homegrown meat Of all kinds coming
to the principal markets has averaged
55.00C,0O0 pounds of meat per week
s.rce January 1st. as against 221 1,OOO,-
OGO pounds average fo" the same pc
riod Of 1916.
The number OF cattle coming to
market has decreased 65 per cent
Sheep 40 per cent, hogs 6S per cent
compared to the same period IN 1916
The above figures are an answer tc
anyone who may raise the question
why it is necessary for the unlteo
States to isend so much food to oul
associates in the war.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1918-04-06
Huns AGAIN REPULSED
Indications Shcw That Foe is Prepar-
ing Fer Second General Offensive.

London, April G,-Garman attacks
in e'considerable strength" on a TWEEN
ty-mile front north of the Somme
throughout yesterday and this morn,
ing were repulsed, Field Marshal
Haig reported today.
With the French Army in The Field
April Ga violent artillery duel, Us.
ually presag;ng an attack, is under
way on the entire frcnt south of the
Sonme.
Nevertheless, the Germans appar'
emily plan vastly greater artillery
concentration before risking the malr
drive toward Amiens.
After the original thrust in the first
half cf the week, the enemy rushed NJ
many miilimetre guns. On Thursday
their FIRST 2lO millimctres appeared
Still heavier cannon are expected.
Heavy rains, beginning Thursday
are unouestionably increasing thE
Germans difficulties. On the contra
ry, the French railways, working wit!
the same precision that characterized
the 1914 mobilization, have completed
the French concentration.
Indications are plentiful that th'
Germans are preparing second OF
fensive elsewhere, for which tn
French have taken adequate measures
Following the decision CT the Amer!
can Government regarding the use o
it's troops. the French general stat
declared the American forces VII
make their weight felt IN the presen
gigantic contest.
London, April G.--The German at
tack following repulse of the heaV,
assaults in tke Montdidier and Mo
reuil regions Thursday night wa
switched to that portion of the from
between the Somme and Arras yester
dav. according to the latest official re
ports.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1918-04-06

ed the people to continue the good
work to the end of the campaign.
Senator Knute Nelson, o. Minnesc-
ia, followed MIR. Harlow. In the course
of his remarks he said: Il was born
in the north of Europe. I'm Viking
bv birth but an American by choice.
There is no country on earth '!'Hs ca"
give men the opportunities America
does. l than, God I am an Amerl-
can, and l wait to dc my part IN this
war. We do not appreciate enough
the blessings Of living in this country
Our boys in France cannot fight with
out munitions and food, 50 let US help
to build the ships to carry over what
they need by buying the bonds. He
spoke al considerable length and was
followed by Mayor Fisher Of Alexan-
d1,ia in = few remarks.
Mr.. c. c. Moss. who j.: ':Hnnccted
with the shiphuilding work as inspec-
tor, then read an appeal to the ship
workers written b. Mr.. HrTley of the
Shipping Beard.
Colonel Richard Park, commandant
at Camp Humphreys, came next on
the program and spoke very interest
ingly from the soldiers standpoint.
Mr.. Colin H. Livingstone, president
of the Virginia Shipbuilding Corpora
ton, was the last speaker. He urged
the men to do their duty in building
the ships and said that the company
would do all in its power TO make their
work satisfactory. In conclusion. he
asked all to join in pledging their
loyalty to the country and the flag
which was done with will by the en-
tire assemblage. The exercises closed
with the rendering of the "Star Span
cled Banner" by the bands. the Navy
Yard band being assisted at the ship
yard by the Myer Davis band of Wash
ington.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1918-04-06
EXECUTED FOR MURDER.
Two Negro Soldiers Hanged at Camp
Logan for Staying Guard.

Houston, Tex, April 6.-John R.
Mann and Walter Matthews, negroes,
privatcs of | Company, Thlrty-SeV-
enth Infantry, we're hanged YESTERDAY
for the killing Of Private Ralph NJ.
Foley, of G.. Company, One hundred
and Thirtieth Infantry. The men were
hanged from a scaffold erected in an
arroyo Just within the limits Of the
camp. It was the first military eNecu.
ton since the camp was established
here.
Foley was fatally stabbed while
guarding Mann and Matthews, who
had been assigned the task of clean
ing up rubbish about the camp. Inc
two negroes escaped, but were recap
tured and tried before court-martlai
The death sentence imposed by the
court-martial was approved by Pres'
ident Wilson.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1918-04-06
KING SENDS GREETINGS.
Prajsas Americans Gn First War An
niversary-Queen Sends Womcr
Message.

Message.
London. April G.-hing George has
sent greetings to President Wilson on
the occasion CT the anniversary of the
entry Of the United States into the
war. Ills telegram follows:
The gallant deed Of Americans on
land and sea have already Indicated to
the enemy tha. his hope is vain. Every
day that passes, as American troops
pour in cver-increasing numbers into
France. dimiaishes the chances OF his
success. TIE American people may
rest assured that the British Empire,
now tried BY nearly four year # war,
vii! checrfGlly make yet further Sacri-
fees. The thought that the United
States, under your leadership, are
with us heart and soul emboldcns
us in the determination, with Gods
help. finally 10 destroy the designs 81
the enemy and TO re-estabiiSh on the
earth the rule of right and justice.
Washington, April Queen Alex
ariria has sent the following message
to the British Ambassador, the Earl
of Reading. with the request that ii
be transmitted through the press to
the women of the United States:
"As president Of the British Red
Cross Society, ! wish to send to the
women of our great ally, the United
States CT America, a message o:
greeting upon the first anniversary oi
Americas entry into the war. Il /:
my earnest prayer that God in HIS
merciful providence may guide anc
guard our righteous cause.
"Alexandra.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1918-04-06
BRITISH KILL 24s IN RAID.
Half Of Victims are Soldiers; Panic
Seizes City.

Geneva, April 6.-The recent British
aerial raids on Cologne caused 24s
deaths, half of whom were. soldiers
according to the latest reports received
at Raslc The soldiers were in rail-
wav train bound for the Picardy front
and standing at the Cologne station
Panic reigned in the.city for twelve
bours the streets were deserted and
the population hid in cellars. One &c.
MORT saws that major was killed.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1918-04-06
BURNS WAR PLANS.
Second Alarm Sounded for Menacin@
Blaze at Navy Department Annex.

Fire, which may have been of an in
cend.ary nature, destroyed quantity
of valuable blueprint drawings per-
tanning to naval construction last
night when flames, which originated
on the first floor, swept through to the
top of the four-story Navy Depart
ment Annex, at Seventeenth street
and Pennsylvania avenue northwest
ard did damage to the extent OF 3d.,
soc.
Just before the flames were dis.
covered by II. ]. Mckane, the night
watchman, a susp.ciously appearing
colcred man was seen standing near
the side door near which the fire
started.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1918-04-06
Government Furnishes Flour Hcarders.

The United State Food Adm.nistra-
ton has arranged to take over every
pound Of -four that the Copeland Gro
Gerry Company, of Elberton, Ga, has
in its warehouse. and distribute 1t to
dealers in Atlanta and nearby points.
ScveTa! Gay ago it was found that
tie company had 5000 barrels OF
four. Only 2cD barrels were needed
to supply its normal needs for 80
days. In addition to putting this -four
in circulation, the Food Administra-
ton will probably take other meas
ures TO pena!ize the company for this
| apparently clear case of boarding.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1918-04-06

The Right Reverend Cahell Brown,
bishop coadjutor of Virginia, will be
at st. Paul's church tomorrow morn
ing. at II o'clock, for confirmation.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1918-04-06

Mrs. Edward X. Powell who has
been visiting DR.. and Mrs. E. j. Jof-
"a, in Baltimore, has returned to her
home IN Queen street.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1918-04-06

On Thursday evening Mrs. Geo. D.
Hopkins, CT this city, gave very de-
lightful dinner party at the Chamber
lin Hotel, Old Point Corhfort,to several
officers of the Langley Aviation School
IN honor of her daughter, Miss Julia
E. Hopkins. Mrs. Hopkins and Miss
Hopkins are spending Easter week at
the Chamberlin Hotel.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1918-04-06

A white man was fined S. in the Po-
lice Court last night for violating the
speed law while operating an automo-
bile. His lawyer announced that he
would take an appeal to the Corpora
ton Court. Another white man was
fined 81 this morning for operating a
truck without lights.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1918-04-06
Alexandria City and Suburbs

Miss Sara f. Shotts is visiting
Mrs. w. C. Davis. at her home n Bos-
ton. Mass.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1918-04-06

The clever comedy, "'Tha Elcpe-
ment of Ellen" presented by the stu
dents of the Alexandria High School
in the High School Auditorium last
evening Judging by the enthusiasm
of the large audience, was most en-
ioyable. The performance will be re-
peated tonight and it is hoped it will
be to still larger crowd. The cast.
consisting of Miss Huda Schneider, as
a bride suffering under the servant
problem; Mr.. Carl Dreifus, her hus-
band: Miss Lucy Reardon, captlTa-
ting young person with troubles OF
her own; Mr. Charlie keegan, an un-
decided Romeo; Miss Nina Fulton, 4
ma.uueladng maid; MIR. George Rice
brother of the bride, and Mr. William
Morton an excessively nervous young
curate. were perfectly fitted to their
parts. Their familiarity with their
lines and ease of manner gave dis
tirrtly professional touch to the pro-
duction. The play was admirably
staged under the direction Of Miss Ed
die Dickert, teacher oS Latin III the
High School, ably assisted by other
members OF the faculty.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1918-04-06

The ladies of Samaritan Rebecca
Lodge will meet Monday afternoon at
3 o'clock with Mrs. Lindner, Apart
ment No. s. the Wagar. 4 full at
tendance s desired.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1918-04-06
IMMENSE CROWD ATTENDS PATRIOTIC MEETING
HELD TODAY At VIRGINIA SHIPBUILDING YARD

Flag Raising Liberty Demonstration CmnEouent Speeches
Cheer-Shbuds Citizens Their Loyalty the Country
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1918-04-06

Mrs. Thomas ]. Echols, whose hus-
band, Major Echols, is stationed at
Camp Lee, Petersburg, Virginia, is
visiting her parents, Colonel and Mrs.
Theodore H. Ficklin, at their home in
Duke street.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1918-04-06

Mr.. and Mrs. William 3. Smoot
Eave returned from Atlantic City,
where they spent the past two weeks.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1918-04-06

Mr.. Frank H. Cathcart, manager Of
tile Safety First Manufacturing Com
pany. has just receiveA an official no.
tice from the United States Patent
Office of the allowance Of his patent
on gear transmission for automobiles
and self propelledvehicles.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1918-04-06

Raymond Dcvers, son of J. w. De-
vers, was seriously hurt in an auto
accident on the Washington and Balti-
more highway this morning. Devcrs
was until recently mail carrier in
this city. During the past few weeks
he had been operating a government
auto truck.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1918-04-06

4 conservation meeting of the Chris
tian Endeavor Society Of the Second
Presbyterian church will take place a!
7:l5 O'Clock, in the Westminster
Building tomorrow evening. The
president. Miss Caroline D. West. vii!
have charge of the meeting. Spec
ial music appropriate to the evenings 5
topic for study, "Bible Reading .
Christian Duty and Privilege" will
be rendered.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1918-04-06

Edward Nj. Brown and Thomas
Hicks have enlisted in the navy avia-
ticn corp and will leave Monday for
Great Lakes, Illinois, where they will
be trained for war work in France.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1918-04-06

On Sundays, beginning April 7th
the parish Hall and yard of Christ
Church will be opened from > to 6
o'clock for the rest and enjoyment OF
our soldiers and sailors A commit
tee of ladies will be in charge and
newspapers, magazines, writing mate
rials and the library will be for the
use OF the boys, as we'll as an aouna-
ant supply Of ice water. This is only
the beginning of the work contemplat-
cd bv the committee. When the num-
Der of soldiers in our Ylclnlty IN
creases, the hall will be open day and
nj unt
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1918-04-06

Owing to the fact that Rev. Dr.. f.
V. REGISTER, pastor Of the Methodist
Church South, is at Baltimore in at
tendance at the annual conference,
there will be no preaching service at
that church tomorrow morning OF eve
ning. The Sabbath school and other
services Will beheld at the usual hours.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1918-04-06

The Salvation Army War Fund
Committee has arranged with Ensign
Bertram Rodda TS~tleliver lecture ct
the Surprise Theatre on Sunday at
ternoon, April 14th, at 3 .. m. in the
interest CT the War Fund. Ensign
Rodda's subject will be with the
American Forces in France" and he
should be in position to give very
accurate account of conditions IN
France, as he spent six months with
our forces in France.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1918-04-06

The Immanuel Lutheran Church,
northeast corner of Cameron and Al
fred streets, cordially invites every
body to attend it's services. Tomor-
row the Rev. H. E. Brauer, Lutheran
Army Chaplain, will have as his topic
"Christianity and this World War"
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1918-04-06

The services in Salvation Army
Hall tomorrG.. ;. vii be as follows:
Sunday school, 2:3O; Young Peoples
League, $50, and great salvation
meeting at s o'clock, when the sub
iact will be "Blind Men"