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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1919-11-08
DISSOLUTION NOTICE

The partnership business known as
Home Tailoring Co., between J. r.
Hopkins and J. n. McGee, was dis
solved November Z, 1919, and J. R.
Hopkins is no longer connected with
said business: 267-1p.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1919-11-08
NOTICE OF ANNUAL MEETING

The Annual Stockholders Meeting
of the University Club Building
Company will be held at the Office
of Leo P. Harlow. 1l9 South Fair
fax Street, Alexandria, Virginia,
on November t17th, at 1000 a. M.
-262-12t. Ralph P Barnard, Secty.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1919-11-08
BOARD OF HEALTH

Pure air not only lengttens your
life but is absolutely necessary for
YOUR tires, you will lind the purest
air IN town at TESTERS. It's free. King
and Patrick. 2oo-lc
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1919-11-08

Emmanuel Chapel-Rev. DR.. ".
=. Morton will preach and admins
ter holy communion 1T this chapel:
Braddock Heights. tomorrow night
at S o'clock.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1919-11-08

Second Baptist Church, Rev. 0. P.
Lloyd will preach at II a. m, and
at s D m.. Sunday School. 9:30 a.
m. B. Y. p. U, 7 p. m.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1919-11-08

Nj. Peter Francis announces to
his friends and former patrons that
he has opened an oyster shop at
1924 Prince street. where he Will be
glad to serve oysters by the plate,
.pint quart or gallon. 263-5p
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1919-11-08
SALT WATER OYSTERS
500 King Street. Under New Man
agcmcnt

Oysters shusked daily. Patrons
are invited to come see us shuck
them, and get them right out of
the she'll. We handle only the best,
50 cents quart dry, 40 cents wet.
Just phone 723-J and Your order
will be delivered promptly. We also
make "a speciality in shipping any
quantity of gallon lots at very
low cost for you, as our past eX-
perience in same enables US to do
SO. Give us trial and we feel sure
that you will come again.
264-4p. E. H. Latin.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1919-11-08

Emmanuel Lutheran Church, cor
ner of Cameron and Alfred streets,
Rev. Carl J. Goette, pastor. Servi-
ces tomorrow morning at II o'clock.
Sunday School at 9:30 a. m.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1919-11-08

st. Mary's Catholic Church, Rev.
Louis Smet rector, masses at Z. 8
and II a. M, and evening service
at 7:30 O'Clock.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1919-11-08

st. Paurs p. F. Church, Rev. DR..
y. P. Phillips. rector, services;
Sunday School. $3.50 M; Mems
Bible Class. 9:l5 a. m; services at
II a. M, and evening service, 80
p. m,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1919-11-08
RED CROSS DRIVE
WILL END MONDAY
Time Limit Extended to
Complete Work of Sc
curing New Members
HUMPHREYS MONDAY
All Are Urged TO Join by Monday as
il Will be Impossible for Canvas
sers to see Everyone.

The Red Cross campaign for mem
bers will go over until Monday. The
100 odd canvassers engaged in the
task of obtaining members for this
organization have not yet completed
their work and hence it has been de-
term:ned to extend the campaign over
Monday.
A committee Of the women can
vasSers OIL Monday propose to 60 to
Camp Humphreys for the purpose
of securing additional members.
The work thus far by this commit
tee has been very satisfactory and a
large number of members have been
enrolled.
Future Activities
Organization Of the nations Health
forces by cooperation with existing
agencies and by independent action
in unorganized communities. Educa-
ton of housewives, school children
and o:her groups in food preparation,
home hygiene and care of the sick.
Expansion of Home Service in those
communities where no similar service
exists to provide the same help to
civilian families that has been given
families of our fighting men. I'm
ninety pc: cent. Of the Home Service
communities there existed no similar
agency.) Providing an Information
Service to explain facilities offered by
the Governments and private sources.
Inspiring cooperative effort to make
communities safer and better places
in which to live.
Emergency relief in epidemics and
disaster.
Permanent duty with the Army and
Navy.
Helping the nations fighters back
to civilian life.
Child welfare work.
First aid.
In Europe
Relieving distress among war SUI
fcrers and helping their countries re-
cover from the war.
Distribution of surplus stores do
mated by the American Army
Helping the war orphans in Europe
through the Junior Red Cross.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1919-11-08
CHURCH NOTICES

Salvation Army, Sunday School at
$50 p. NJ, and Salvation meeting
at s p. m.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1919-11-08

Trinity Methodist Church cast
side of south Washington street.
Rev. a. Z. Spielman, pastor. San
day School and adult Bible Class,
9:45 a. N. Preaching by the pas
tor at / a. M. and 7:45 p. m.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1919-11-08

Norfolk salt water Oysters and
Hampton Bar clans Jacob Brill,
foot of King Street, 227-H.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1919-11-08

All of the members of the Sec
ond Presbyterian Church are ex-
pccted to attend the congregational
meeting at the morning service to-
morrow for the election Of addition
al elders and deacons. This IS Of
much Importance to the church and
a large attendance is urged.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1919-11-08

The Allison w. c. 7. u. Will
hold their regular meeting Monday
evsning at 7:3O o'clock, with Mrs.
II. Kerrick, 226 North Alfred
street. Members are urged to be
present.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1919-11-08

The first degree of the order last
night was conferred on a class of
thirty candidates by Potomac Lodge
No. 3S, Odd Fellows.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1919-11-08

News has been received here that
George E'ugitt, brother:in-law of
peyton Chauncey. this city. was kill
led several days ago in railroad
accident at Albion, Pennsylvania.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1919-11-08

The executive committee of the
NJ. Vernon Commuters Association
will be held at s. O'Clock Monday
night in the Westminster Build
ing.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1919-11-08

Mrs. William Borgner. of Leban-
on, Pa. and Mrs. R. NJ. Samp-
son. of Richmond, Va. are the
guests Of Mrs. 7. j. Davis, in
Wolfe street.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1919-11-08

A meeting of Alexandria Lodge
No. 75S, Benevolent and Protective
Order of Elks, will be held at 8
o'clock Monday night at its home.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1919-11-08

Grace P. f.. Church, Rev. Edgar
Carpenter, rector. order of services
tomorrow: Holy Communion, 1870 a.
M, Sunday School, 9:3O a. m.. morn
ing service. II a. H.; evening SER
vice, 8 p. m.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1919-11-08

A turkey dinner will be given
Thursday night in st. PauTs Par
;sh Hall under the auspices of Sec
tion B of the Woman's Auxiliary OF
St. Paul's Church. Tickets are on
sale at the different drug stores
and also may be obtained at the
hall the night of the supper.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1919-11-08
HAPPENINGS ABOUT
CITY TOLD IN BRIEF

Join the Red Cross today and help
Alexandria double her membership
in this organization Of mercy.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1919-11-08

John Pulley, conductor on the
Washngton-V Virginia Railway, early
last night had his foot badly mash
ed while boarding an incoming
train at King and Fayette streets.
Pulley was taken to the Alexandria
Hospital and four toes were ampu-
tated by Drs. Moore and Powell.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1919-11-08

Methodist Protestant Church. Rev.
G. J. Hill, pastor, Sunday School,
Lords supper at II a. M: cyan@e-
listic talk at 7:t5 p. NJ; Christian
Endeavor at 7:l5 p. m., Sunday
School and Bible Class at $3.50
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1919-11-08

Lloyd will preach at II a. m, ant
at p m.. Sunday School, 9:3O a
m. B. Y. P. U, 7 p. m.
Emmanuel Chapel-Rev. DR.. ".
J. Morton will preach and admins
| ter holy communion 1T this chapel
Braddock Heights. tomorrow night
at S o'clock
Emmanuel Lutheran Church, cor
ner of Cameron and Alfred streets
Rev. Carl J. Goette, pastor. Servi-
ces tomorrow morning at II O'Clock.
Sunday School at 9:30 a. m.
St. Paul's p. F. Church, Rev. DR..
y. p. Phillips. rector, services;
Sunday School. $3.50 a M; Mems
Bible Class. 9:l5 a. m; services at
II a. M, and evening service, $50
p. m.
Trinity Methodist Church cast
side of south Washington street.
Rev 4. E. Spielman, pastor. San
day School and adult Bible Class,
9:45 a. N. Preaching by the pas
tor at II a. nj. and 7:45 p. m.
Grace P. f.. Church, Rev. Edgar
Carpenter, rector. order of services
tomorrow: Holy Communion, 1870 a.
M, Sunday School. 9:30 a. M. morn
ing service. IL a. H.; evening SER
vice, 8 p. m.
Methodist Protestant Church. Rev.
G.. ]. Hill, pastor, Sunday School,
Lords supper at II a. NJ. cyange-
listic talk at 7:t5 p. NJ; Christian
Endeavor at 7:l5 p. m., Sunday
School and Bible Glass at $3.50
.. NJ.
Free Methodist Church. south lee
street. Rev. l.. Fl. Kelley, pastor.
Sunday School 10 a. nj. Preaching
at II o'clock. followed by c!ass
meeting. Children's class meeting
at , y. m. Young peoples meeting
at T p. nj. Preaching at $50. All
welcome.
First Baptist Church. South
Washington street. Rev. Dr. i.u-
gene r. Jackson, pastor. Services
II a. m.. and 7:45 p. N. Sunday
School 9:30 a. M. p. +. +. e.,
at I y. NJ. At the morning sc:-
vice the subject will be: a Man
Whom God Used" Those who
were receEtly received are asked to
be present. At the evening service
the subject will be The Bible p::-
tur Of Sin"
Second Presbyterian Church.
northwest corner of Prince and 81.
Asaph streets, Rev. DR.. John Lee
Allison, pastor. Morning sTv!re
at II o'clock, theme. 'Christian
Leadership. Evening subject. evan
gclistic. At the morning hour
there will be an election of elders
and dcacons. Sunday School. at
$3.50 a. m. Mems Bible Class 10
o'clock. Christian Endeavor 1:l5
p. m.
The services in Christ p. i.
Church tomorrow will be as fol-
lows: o:30 a. H.. Sunday School
in the parish hall and Emman"@l
Bible Class in the church II a. M.
service and sermon by the rcctcr.
Rev. DR.. w. J. Morton, to tie
American Legion and other vctcr-
ans of the great war, 1890 p. m..
service and sermon by Mr.. Mort!-
mer W. Golver, student at the
Episcopal Theological Seminary.
Methodist Episcopal Church
South, east side Of Washington
street. near King street, Rev. Z.
Y. REGISTER. the pastor, will preach
at II a. M. and s p. n. Tcmor.
roy will be "Decision Day IN the
Sunday School. at 9:30 i. m. The
Henry X. Field Bible Class for
men will meet in the Young -Peo-
PIES Building at 9:l5 a. m. Com:
! you will Spd hearty hardshaks
and a warm welcome. The revival
/ service will continue through tomor'
row. and into next week. Come {
little early and enjoy the song ser
! vice at the evening meetings. Song
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1919-11-08

PRICE ONE CENT
ABOUT
CITY TOLD IN BRIEF
Join the Red Cross today and help
Alexandria double her membership
in this organization Of mercy.
The first degree of the order last
night was conferred on a class of
thirty candidates by Potomac Lodge
No. 3s, Odd Fellows.
4 meeting Of Alexandria Lodge
No. 75S, Benevolent and Protective
Order of Eiks, will be held at 8
o'clock Monday night at its home.
The executive committee of the
NJ. Vernon Commuters Association
will be held at s O'Clock Monday
n;yht in the Westminster Build
ing.
Mrs. William Borgner. of I.eban-
on, Pa. and Mrs. R. NJ. Samp-
son. of Richmond, Va. are the
guests Of Mrs. I. j. Davis, in
Wolfe street.
News has been received here that
George Fugitt, brother:in-law of
peyton Chauncey, this city. was Kill
led several days ago in railroad
accident at Albion, Pennsylvania.
The Allison w. c. 7. y. will
hold their regular meeting Monday
evsning at 7:30 O'Clock, with Mrs.
II. Kerrick, 226 North Alfred
street. Members are urged to be
present.
All of the members of the Sec
ond Presbyterian Church are eX-
pccted to attend the congregational
meeting at the morning service to-
morrow for the election Of addition
al elders and deacons. This IS Of
much importance to the church and
a large attendance is urged.
A turkey dinner will be given
Thursday night in st. Pau!s Par
;sh Hall under the auspices Of Sec
tion B of the Woman's Auxiliary of
st. Paul's Church. Tickets are on
sale at the different drug stores
and also may be obtained at tho
hall the night of the supper.
John Pulley, conductor on the
Washington-Virginia Railway, early
last night had his foot badly mash
ed while boarding an incoming
train. at King and E'ayette streets.
Pulley was taken ts the Alexandria
Hospital and four toes were ampu-
tated by Drs. Moore and Powell.
p. f. Dcwney, formerly of this
city, but now of Washington. has
lust engrossed for George WASH
ington University a diploma for
King of the Belgians, October 30.
Diomas reads as follows: "Albcrt,
King Of the Gelgians. October 80,
1919, Doctor of Laws
The Dreadnaughts football team
at 3:30 o'clock tomorrow afternoon
will line up against the strong
eleven from Camp Humphreys. The
game will be played at the shipyard
and at . O'clock at the shipyard
grounds the Seminole Athletic Club
Of Washington. will play the Vir-
ginia Athletic Club of this city.
Ms'. and Mrs. VIM. X. Nash an
nnunce the marriage of their daugh-
ter. Theresa Marie Nash to Sergt.
Harry Pcriikias. Of the II Field
Artillery. now stationed in Texas,
which took place AT st. Mary's
Catholic Church. Rev Louis Smet,
pastor. officiating. Sergt. and Mrs.
Perdikias left for northern we'd
ding trip.
a number Of the big prizes at the
bazaar at the I.yceum Hall it IS an
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1919-11-08

Free Methodist Church. south lee
street, Rev. l.. Fl. Kelley, pastor.
Sunday School 10 a. nj. Preaching
at II o'clock. followed by c!lsS
meeting. Children's class meeting
at p. M. Young peoples meeting
at T p. M. Preaching at $50. Az
welcome.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1919-11-08

p. F. Dcwney. formerly of this
CITY, but now of Washington, has
lust engrossed for George Wash
ington University a diploma for
Einc of the Belgans, October 30.
Diomas reads as follows: ALBERT,
King Of the Cielgians. October 80,
1919, Doctor of Laws"
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1919-11-08

The Dreadnaughts football team
at a:3O o'clock tomorrow afternoon
will line up against the strong
eleven from Camp Humphreys. The
game will be played at the shipyard
and at . O'Clock at the shipyard
grounds the Seminole Athletic Club
of Washington. will play the Vir-
ginia Athletic Club Of this city.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1919-11-08

Two automobiles came together
at Queer and Alfrcgd streets at an
early hour this morning. One, OPP
Grated by white man, was proceed
ing south, and the other, in charge
Of colored hoy. was going east.
According to the latter's statement,
he was exceeding the speed limit,
and the two machines suddenly ap-
pearng at the intersection neither
could get out of the way Of the
other.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1919-11-08

Mr. and Mrs. VIM. X. Nash an
nounce the marriage of their daugh-
ter. Theresa Marie Nash to Sergt.
Harry Pcriikias. Of the II Field
Artillery. now stationed in Texas,
which took place AT st. Mary's
Catholic Church. Rev. Louis Smet,
pastor. officiating. Sergt. and Mrs.
Perdikias left for northern we'd
ding trip.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1919-11-08

!A number Of the big prizes at the
bazaar at the I.yceum Hall it is an
nourced will he awarded tonight.
SeevraI new features also are PLAN
ned for tonight. The bazaar will
he continued next week. A treat
is in store for those who have not
yet attended. During the coming
week many Of the articles at the
various booths will be disposed Of,
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1919-08-06

outside OF my liking for wine.
ular husband Tcstifying that this
was her husbands declaration. Mrs.
Henrietta Jplson recently secured a
divorce from Al Joiaon. famous co
medlan. In Oakland. Cal
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1919-08-06
May STRIKE AT
SKINNER-EDDY'S
Metal Tradesmen in Confer
ence Wednesday
Continued From Page One

DAY, Skinner told us that last sum.
rner be had been pledged By the
Emergency Fleet 10 pay only a Ger.
scale IL being paid tho men now. he
declared. and he would have TO cut
all men who had received increases
since the ciore OF the strike Last
winter.
Skinner said he knew nothing
about the increases granted since the
strike. aN Dave Rodgers. Euperin.
trndcnt OF the yard. had granted
them. He condemned these raises
and particularly the duplicate check
system. These things were brought
10 his notice when Rodgers went to
San Francisco to attend the Coast
conference there. he said. He de-
ciared himself shocked whom he dis
covered these increases had been
granted.
we explained 10 Skinner how Sc.
rious his move 20 cut wages was. and
no replied:
"'If the men don't want TO work
for me. guess they can work else.
where
lie then said he would call a mass
meeting Tuesday afternoon of all
the men in the yard. TO tell them
OF the cut.
Tells Men Of Cut
He did not address the men Tues
day afternoon. NO ! called him up to
ask n he had changed his mind. He
replied that Skinner doesn't change
his mind. once he makes IL up.
II then told him I didn't think the
men could be kept from hitting the
bricks"
Different delegates then con.
demncd the crafts that had received
INCREASES since the strike. claiming
they had ''profitecrcd" on the crafts
tina, did not receive increases. Tho
sentiment favored the condemnation
OF these men. but since they had re-
ceivcd their increases. they should
be backed up. u was pointed out.
should Stay on dob
Bert Swain declared that wages
should be kept up because the cost
OF living had increased since the
ruling OF the emergency fleet cor
poration.
THE purpose OF this cut Is either
TO bust up the San Francisco con.
ference. or to create "A chaotic con
dition in the yards" Won Carnop as.
serted we should protest. but stay
on the fob"
The craft affected by the cut are
coppersmiths. burners. welders. boil.
crmakerr, pipefitters, machinlsts and
moulders. They have been receiving
an extra hour pay for eight hours
work as "A bonus /.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1919-08-06
SHE GAVE TWELVE
MILLION THEIR TEA

LONDON. Aug. 6.--Major Cen
Fielding. commanding the London
district, was the last OF over 10000.
900 soldiers and sailors to- receive
from Mrs. kenwnrd Matthews and
her volunteer staff tea and cakes
at the free buffet at Victoria station.
which has Just closed after having
been open night and day since Feb
ruary. 1915. Mrs. Matthews was pre-.
scented with diamond ring and gold
chain by her staff.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1919-08-06
Coffee Ten Cents
Even in Child's

childs' restaurants IN New York
hav" finally yielded 60 the pressure
of high prices and have raised the
price Of their coffee from 6 90 10
cents cup. They are the last
restaurants In New York 10 raise the
price OF coffee.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1919-08-06
$500. 900. 600 DAMAGE
is CAUSED By RATS

LONDON. Aug. s.-The board Of
agriculture 10 having series ~ mo
tlon pictures made AZ the Geological
Gardens TO be exhibited all over the
country 10 aid the fight against rats.
which are causing $500 600 GOO dam
axr annually.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1919-08-06
In the Children's
Department

Located on the lower
floor, very attractive bar
gains prevail on all Sum.
mer Shoes. We give very
careful attention to the at.
ting service In this depart.
ment.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1919-08-06
Cut Overtime Item

Tho council struck from the list an
item Of $4,000 TO be used 20 pay
sergeantS and patroimcn overtime on
the ground that IL would be setting
a dangerous precedent. The commit.
tee also refused an item providing
for the purchase 81 cloth for uni.
forms.
pr. ~. NJ. Read. city health ~om.
missioner. appeared before the com.
mittec and explained that cxpendl.
lures for supplies for 1890 would cos;
fsss.soo, while salaries would amount
10 t1ss, $50. making the total ti.0Ts..
so5 for the coming year.
II will cost the city sssi. 500. or an
increase of SIS. 900 over 1919. TO han.
die the garbage In 1890.
Goes by un.eafhed
EntailinE an increase Of sses sss 30.
the city lighting department budget
for 1890 PASSED the city council
budget committee "Wednesday morn.
inE unscathed
]. y. Ross. superintendent 81 the
department. and W. - Lamb. chief
accountant. appeared before the com
mii,-c In support OF thr department
budget.
Ross explained that the increase
was duo mostly 10 the large increase
In salaries ncceesltated b. the In.
creasing cost OF living and the pro
posed purchase Of oil for fuel for
the new steam plant on Lake Union,
Last year thr city expended $3.50.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1919-08-06
MORE PEOPLE LEAVING
THAN ENTERING u. s,

NEW YORK. Aug. 6.--Records
compiled In shipping circles here
show that for the first time In the
history of the United States more
people are leaving than are entering
the country
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1919-08-06
ROYAL PURPLE
RECORDS 81 Each

fu.t~uif funieuis. Denxa.
Tenor. orch. afe. Guido
tt~eaiini and Chorus of
ttrts s+tsss+tttss No. -DDd@
tarmens--NoeaI Waits. Will
fon- seprsso. orch. NEE.
Alice teri~t No. .tsoJ5
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1919-08-06
CITY FOOD SALE
NOW UNDER WAY
Army Supplies May Be Pur-
chased Here
I Continued From Page One |

ordinance authorizing the city's fish
market lie said that either a new
ordinance would be needed or else u
new ordnance would have To be
drafted
Authorization OF the sale was r..
ccived hy Major l. u Douglas from
the Disturbing officer at Han Fran
cisco Ne Immediately Informed
Acting Mayor Lane. who IN turn
notified Fraach.
Ieraseh. who had been awaiting
orders rushed trucks to the Stacy
street terminals and began loading
the food. The stalls az the public
markets are Designated by signs,
Government Surplus Food Sale
Three city employees. according
On Frasch will be- able 20 han.
de the sales work IN each stall. II
u h found necessary, additional
help viii be- added
Acting Mayor Lane announced
that. In addition 20 tho 10000
pounds ~ bacon already In Seattle
aud which the city IL awaiting re-
lease on. there are still $4,000
pounds Of bacon, according 20 the
government report. az Camp Lewis.
"lf this first sale proves sue
ccssfii." said Lane. "ths city will
undoubtedly Try and buy the food
At camp Lewis"
While u ~ expected the city viii
sell all ~ the food ordered. and
that the bills will be psid long be-
fore the allotted 10 days expire.
Corporation Counsel Meier II az
work preparing the foundation Tor
an ordinance to pay Tor the food
should AN emergency arise.
More Food Expected
II II kald that. IN addition n n
large amount ~ bacon. that there
arv hundreds ~ pounds ~ prunes
and other food HtuffH al Camp
Lewis, which have not been de-
ciarcd surplus. but which probably
Will In this event. the city win
probably make an effort 90 pur-
chase these.
Councilman Lane said that the
bacon would be sold at either ~ or
% cents pound. while the six
pound cans Of corned beef viii
hiring ises. There are approx
matcly 1000 cans already IN Seat
tic. with several Thousand more
available AZ san Francisco. The
tomatoes are solid pack and tbe
cans weigh "a pounds. They VIII
retail at six cans for 81.