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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-04-09

Tor, or Won der Goltz. or whatever his
lame is. was caught as a German spy
IN England and sentenced 20 be shot.
He purchased his life by agreeing 20
betray his own country. He IL lent by
the British government 20 the Ameri-
can government 20 help make OFT a case
against the Germans here. The papers
say he is accompanied by a Scotland
Yard detective and is still practically a
prisoner. He ia testifylng under the
direction and instruction of the English
detective, and, OF course, he swears
anything they want him 20 swear. |
know that class Of men from my expert
ence in England. where | was in prison
for FIVE years. know British methods.
and that they would be glad 20 get me
involved in case like this
AT this there was a general laugh.
and somebody said: Then you don't
like the English
81 replied that had no objection to
the Individual Englishman. that | had
got along all right with every English
man | had ever worked with, and that
only objected 10 the English govern
ment in Ireland.
"The broad hint that Irish papers in
America are receiving money for a
German propaganda ia an atrocious
libel. invented by the highly financed
British propsganda-the only real for
eign propaganda In this country. Not
one Irish paper and not one Irishman
has received a dollar Of German money
for propaganda or anything else. The
Irish movement finances its own work,
both in Ireland and America, but the
Irish papers that support England have
received huge subsidies in the form OF
exorbitant prices for recruiting adver-
tisements, and every man who makes
recruiting speech, from John Red
mond down, is paid for doing so"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-04-09
Educational Film Show Today.

School children arc 10 have an edu-
catiOYal movie show. This afternoon
Mrs. +. II. Hartman will show films
on street safety and educational sub
jects al the American Museum of Safe
~. 14-1s West Twentv-fourth Street, at
2:30. Children of Public Schools 40
and as have been invited Edith VI.
Wetmore will be in charge. A. 5.
Rcgula win talk on the dangers OF
playing in the street
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-04-09
Pure Linens That Are Fine Values
Due to Their Exceptionally Lou Prices

low when YOU who have shopped know what others
,,isd necuar and enviabe position this season IN thu
accordance with present wholesale cost we have gon
any instances. they bore mon tbs ago. For example
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-04-09

Heavy all linen hemmed Scotch Huck'0ach IO"e''
az 19c. each. .
FINE all linen Hemstitched Huckaback Towels guess
s;-e. pretty Damask borders and monogram space
AT 3Oc. each.
r.. al linen Huckaback Towels; scalloped and en-
ttSaref and hemsti,ched and embroidered; also some
,yitb lace insertion and monogram space. Al ooc'
each. o.. .,
vide. very attractive designs. A. SLID a yard
Fine all linen Hemstitched Damask Tel or Luncheon
Napkins. in variety Of very pretty designs Al
S.,.25 dozen.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1916-02-26
FISHING BOAT BLOWS UP

Boston. Feb. 26-The fishing
schooner Mary P. Santos, with twenty
three men on board. was blown up IN
the harbor by an explosion of gaso-
line Thursday Harry Fisher and Pre-
scott Bent were killed and ten others
o fthe crew were injured. The schoon-
err sank soon after a rescue fleet Of
tugs and dories had taken oft those
of the crew who had escaped injury.
Outward bound for her home port,
Provincetown. the schooner had stop
ped off a fish pier in South Boston
to taken on stock of gasoline from
an oil barge Several cans had been
taken aboard when the explosion
occurred.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1916-02-26
MULLETS CAUSED DEATH
Supreme Court of North Carolina Up
holds Verdict Of $4,000

Raleigh, n. c., Feb. 25-One OF the
most notable of 16 opinions in pend
ing appeals. delivered this week by the
Supreme court. was W. II. ward
administrator of a. J. Ward, de-
ceased, VS.. the Morehead City Sea
food Co., in which the Seafood Co.
appealed from judgment of $4,000;
damages against it on account OF A
J. Ward, having died from eating
defective mullets supplied to loca
dealer at Edenton, and sold to the de-
ceased. The court sustains the verdic;
below holding that authorities are
numerous. that in the sale OF foods
there is an implied warranty that the
food is fit and not dangerous or dele
terious. Ward died in September
1914. and evidence was to the effec1
that numbers of persons had beer
made dangerously sick by eating mul
lets from the defendant that were de
fective, the company having failed tt
call in mullets of the same lot thai
we're on sale with dealers.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1916-02-26
WATER USERS IN COUNTY
Citizens of Potomac, Braddock and
Cottage Park Will Join in
Protest.

The water users of Potomac, Brad
dock and Cottage Park, the three
communities of Alexandria county.
adjoining Alexandria on the north
and west have decided to join with
the Alexandria City water consum-
ers in their fight before the state
corporation commission to have the
Alexandria Water Co., reduce their
rates and furnish better water ser
vice. An enthusiastic meeting of the
water consumers was held last night
in the Mt. Vernon School, Potomac
Walter U. Narney, was elected chair
man.
1t was agreed to have petitions
prepared similar to the ones which
have been signed by residents of AL.
cXandria City and as soon as they are
ready they will be forwarded to the
State Corporation Commission.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1916-02-26
ANXIETY IN LONDON
Fall of Vcrdun would Mean Loss OF
Paris and Danger TO London

London, Feb. 26-The Importance
to England Of the battle raging
around Verdun was emphasized by
Maj. Gen. Sir Francis Lloyd, general
officer commanding the London dis
trict in speech today at the open
ing of military building at VIM
bledon.
do you realize that fight is now
going on for Il passage to Parls
asked Gen. Lloyd. "The result Will
hang in the balance until the Teuton
is driven back. as l have great conf
dence he will be.
"But if once our ally's line is pierre
ed. the way will be open to the French
capital, and if that capital is reach
ed new complexion would be put or
the whole face of the war and on our
lives. A German success the French
front would not merely mean the loss
of Paris, but would endanger Lon
don."
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1916-02-26
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THINKS WILSON
WILL BACK DOWN
Germany Counting: Upon
Congress Forcing Him
From His Stand
TEST VOTE ASSURED
Tendency in Washington to Lessen
Strain Although Climax in Diplo-
macy in Imminent

Berlin, Feb. 26.-Germany counts
upon the American Congress to force
Il backdown from President Wilson
in the controversy over armed mer-
chantmen, the United Press learned
today.
officials here refuse to comment for
publication. but the general feeling
is that if the matter is referred to
Congress a resolution will be put
through, warning Americans not to
take passage on belligcrent armed
ships.
Washington, Feb. ga test vote
on the strength of the Senate forces
favoring warning Americans to stay
off armed bclligerent merchant lin
ers. was assured when Senator Stone
announced he would move to refer
the Gore end Jones resolutions to his
committee.
Senator Gore said he would fight
and speak against such action.
Supporters of the Presidents posi-
ton and those against it are busy
canvassing the membership to deter
mine the probable outcome of vote.
With initiation Of the new German
U-hcat campaign against armed mer-
chantmen only four days away, it APP
pears unlikely that Congress will in
terfere effectively bcf0re that date.
ard its consequences arrive.
The climax of diplomacy in the
strained situation is imminent.
If Germany does not postpone he;
new submarine policy. the impression
grows here that diplomatic exchanges
will he stretched out over the queS-
ton of what constitutes defensive
armament. This has tendency to
lessen the tension.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1916-02-26
GERMANY AND PORTUGAL
Teutons Will Demand Release of Ships
Recently Seized

Amsterdam, Feb. 26-Germany will
demand the prompt release of Ger
man merchant vessels seized by the
Portuguese authorities at Lisbon, ac'
cording to advices received here.
Official action is being delayed,
pending official confirmation of press
reports, but it was stated Portgual's
explanation of the reasons for the
seizure was most unsatisfactory. The
seizure has caused great Indignation
in Berlin.
St. Vincent, Cape Verde stands.
Feb. 26-Eight German steamships
lying in the harbor here were taken
in charge Thursday by officials of the
Portuguese government.
Lisbon, Feb. 26-The Official Ca
zette publishes two DEGREES regarding
the 36 German and Austrian mer-
chant vessels seized in the Tagus
River and placed under the Porru'
gucse flag. The first indicates the
work of refitting to be performed il
order to adapt the vessels for the
transport and other purposes fol
which they have been requisitioned.
1t is distinctly given to be under.
stood that thcv have not been con.
fiscated. The second decree appoints
a committee" to supervise the eNecu
ton of the work indicated.
Portuguese newspapers say that il
other ports of the republic there arr
so German and Austrian vessels which
it is understood. will also be requisi
toned by the government. The tota
tonnage of the Teutonic ships exceeds
80, 900 tons.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1916-02-26
DEATH OF MRS. MILSTEAD

Mrs. Ellen Martina Nlilstead,
widow of John H. AIilstead,
died yesterday at the home
of her daughter, Mrs. E. V. Fisher
1861 Tenth street, northwest Wash
ington. Her remains were brought to
the home of her daughter, Mrs. J. Ed
ward Shinn, 205 south Royal Street.
Mrs. Milstead is survived by
three daughters and four sons
as follows: Mrs. J. Edward;
Shinn, Mrs. William Tolbert. ard Mrs.
f. " Fisher. the last named two OF
Washington, and Bruce. John. Nah
ION and DeWilton Milstead. Her fune-
raj will take place Monday afternoon
at , p. m.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1916-02-26
PREDICTS GASOLINE FAMINE.

Minneapolis, Feb. 26. = Robert
Stewart, director of the Standard Oil
Company of Indiana, appearing at a
hearing before City Council, which
has declined to issue permits to the
company for five more filing stations
until the rise in the price of gasoline
has been adequately explained, de-
clared Thursday that the price will
continue to rise, and said there is
possibility of a worldwide gaso-
line famine. Increases in the price
of crude oil. IN the demand for gaso-
line and the prices of articles used in
refining processes have sent prices
ieskyward," he said.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1916-02-26
STATES "PAUPER" COUNTIES.
Senator Andrews Figures Cause Con-
siderable Discussion in Vlr-
ginia Cities.

Pichmond, Feb. 25.--Thc statement
attributed to Sea:.tcr Andrews OF
I,oanoKe, regarding the alleged iair
assessments of property genefai'S
;cccnted to be ir Southwest virginia
hes cen read wi!,; amazement hy ali
..s;,ses.
The ridiculous figures named foi
property on which large. loans were
soupht-three to six times as great
as the assessed value-were discus
sed in every way, and the general
charge that has often been made that
the country people are paying more
than their share Of taxes was, by
the publication, refuted.
It has been known for long time
that the work of local assessors was
being done in a manner that was lar
from what it should be, but the tlg-
ures announced by Senator Andrews
were such that they astonlshed men
who have for years been studying
the proposition to equalize taxes.
Much opposition came from the
Southwest to the segregation feature
of the tax report, and from that sec
ton the most meager returns have
come regarding omitted taXes-a sec
tion in which it is known that mil
lions Of intangibles are to be found
and which are not reported for tax
ation-not even the 10 per cent. for
the State at large.
The fact is that in the cities the
assessments on real and personal
property will range close to 90 per
cent. of their actual value, while in
the cases referred to by Senator An
drews it would appear that the as
sessment is anywhere from one
tentHto one-sixth of the real value.
Therein lies the fact that the rev.
enues of the State are so low that
there are "pauper" counties. The
county assessment on real estate can
be no higher than the State rate.
The absurd assessment fixed by the
assessors in the country forces the
State to 60 to the support Of the
counties by taxing the cities ito pro.
vide for the schools, the pensions and
other charges.
What the outcome Of the disclosure
made by Senator Andrews will be
no one can tell.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1916-02-26
LOVER TRIES TO DIE.
Young Man Takes Poison in Lieu of
II Year Old Girl.

Chester, Pa. Feb. 26.-"She went
back on me. and want to die" ex-
claimed John E. De Perrin, a young
lovelorn alien, as he swallowed the
contents of two-ounce vial of BIZ
chloride of potassium in side room
of the Pennsylvania Hotel on Market
street Thursday afternoon He was
rushed to the Chester Hospital, where
his condition is critical, and physi-
clans say he cannot dive.
De Perrin is a good-looking chap,
22 years old, and came here today
from Carney's Point, n. j., where
he was employed as foreman OF a
gang of workmen at the dupont Pow
der Works, He was in search of Reba
Hewitt, II years old; of No. 81 West
Third street. The girl and her parents
who are -ljorn, came here
a few days ago from Carney's Point,
where the young alien became hope
lessly infatuated with her.
He told the girl ne could not live
without her, and unless she married
him he would kill her and himself,
In his account book, left with the
girl, were written endearing eXprcs-
sions and sentiments, together with
threat that ne would commit murd-
er and go to the electric chair rather
than live without her. This so ex-
cited and alarmed Miss Hewitt that
she reported the circumstances to
the police and delivered the book into
the hands of Chief of Police Vance.
De Perrin has sister living in
Washington, D. G.. and brother in
Berkley, Va, who have been notified.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1916-02-26
MEETING OF MERCHANTS
Consider Measure Before Legislature
to Increase Tax Rate.

Wholesale merchants of .AlcXan-
dria met yesterday afternoon in the
rooms Of the Chamber of Commerce
for the purpose of considering the
measure now pending in the State
Legislature to increase the tax rate
on their purchases in excess of $780,
900 from 20 cents to 80 cents per
500.
John w. May, president of the
Chamber of Commerce. presided. 1t
was decided to cooperate with the
other merchants of the state to have
the old rate maintained and to ask
the city's representative in the gen.
cral assembly to oppose the increase
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1916-02-26
COMING BASEBALL SEASON

Cardinal Athletic Club is prepar-
ing for the opening of the baseball
season of 1916. Their first game will
be played with the Washington Base
ball Club of the American League on
March 25th, The Cardinals will hold
an important business meeting at
the residence of Sylvester a. Breen
president of the club, tomorrow even
ing at o'clock. All baseball players
who intend to play with the Cardin,
ais this year are being listed by
Joseph Owens, secretary treasurer OF
the club
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1916-02-26
FOLEIES OF BROADWAY.
Something New In Musical Comedy
Coming Next Week.

The bill of the season will be Off
cred at the New Opera House this
coming week. Manager Phillips, will
present to his patrons an entertain
ment that cannot be surpassed in this
city. A novelty in the way Of Musical
Comedy Is the StcfiaT attraction, and
in engaging Eddie Collins "Follies
of Broadway Co.," his endeavor to
offer nothing but legitimate, and re-
fined entertainments is being carried
through.
In former engagements Eddie Col
lins has made host Of friends, and
his engagement foy next week Will
no doubt multiply their number. This
clever comedian will be remember
ed as the star in such shorts as "a
Hot Old Time" and "Thc Mhirl of
Mil.th," In these productions his
work at all times met with much ap-
prec:ation. and placed him in Il class
of entertainers, that at the present
day are seldom met with. An OK
ceptonally strong cast of clever en-
tartainers are assembled for this
production.
The picture for Monday night. ar
Essanay production introduces the
most famous comedian that the world
has ever seen. Raymond Hitch
| cock" in Wonderful Wager"
From commencement to finish this
film is one continuous uproar of
laughter, and is pronounced hit.
An added attraction will be also
given the same evening, that world
famed picture film Treasurer Island
adapted from Robert Louis Steven
sons most popular novel. Treasure
Island was played to crowded houses
at the Belasco Theatre, Washington
this week. and the great interest 1t
has aroused. is fully carried out in
its portrayal on the screen.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1916-02-26
FIGHTING in U
vERDUN REGION
Germans and Allies in Great
est Struggle of Pre-
sent War
GERMANS LOSE 100000
Terrific Clash May Continue Two
Weeks-Teutons Making Mighty
Effort to Reach Paris.
ia l&aA's

London. Feb. 26. - The strong
French fortress of Douamont, defend
ing Verdun from the northeast and
but four miles from the clty's out
skirts, has fallen before the Ger
man attacks. according to an official
statement telegraphed here from Ber
lin today. Paris dispatches fail to
confirm the above.
Paris. Feb. 26-The fighting III the
region of Verdun continues unaoat-
ed. according to the French otflcla'
communication. Several infantry at
tacks launched by the Germans with
huge electives have been repulsed,
The artillery duels are going on with
great intensity east of the Meuse,
despite blizzard of snow and in
tense cold. Some of the fallen wound
ed freeze before they can be re-
moved to the rear.
The German losses during the first
four DAYS of the battle around Ver-
dun are authoritatively estimated at
10000.
The German offensive is recognized
now as probably only the beginning
Of determined effort to take the fort
ress. formerly the key to the French
front. and compares in violence and
losses To The battle of the User.
The French assume that the battle
may continue for Il fortnight. 1t IS
believed the calm Thursday night was
only FULL required by the attacking
forces to bury their dead, carry Oft
wounded and bring up reserves to take
the places of divisions half destroy
ed by French artillery and machine
guns.
The German forces are known to be
at least 100000 supported by numer-
Gus l5-inch and II inch Austrian
mortars, with all the heavy artillery
used in the Serbian campaign ana
part of that formerly employed on
the Russian front.
Preparations for the battle were Orr
served early in December, when the
first troops assigned to the operation
were brought up. Eight divisions that
returned from Serbia were sent to
Belgium for rest, and then trans
ported to the region OF Verdun in Jam
I.uary. Five army corps in all are
known to have been brought up to re-
inforce the two corps which previous
ly held that part of the line between
Etain and Fauqois.
These were the best troops of the
German Army, including as il ls
learned from prisoners. the famous
Third Corps of Brandenburg. '
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1916-02-26
GERMAN SEA RAIDERS
4 Swift Goer Carrying Six Seven
inch Guns and Two Torpedo
TuhpS

London, Feb. ga Reuter- dis
patch from Teneriffe says that the
captain of one of the vessels sunk by
the German raider. which sent the
British steamship Westburn to Santa
Cruz with prize crew. described the
raider as a vessel of from 1000 to
$500 tons, carrying six scven-inch
guns and having two torpedo tubes
and with a number Of mines aboard.
The Germans informed him that she
could steam II knots an hour, that
she carried crew of from 2OO to 2o0
men and is under command of Ger
man count.
The crew of the Belgian steamship
Luxembourg. which was sunk by the
raider. says that their vessel was
caught 70 miles south of Fernando de
Noronha. an island in the South At
lantic. 125 miles from the east ex-
tremity of Brazil. to which it belongs,
and that they were kept under control
on board the Westburn by seven Ger
mans armed with hand grenades.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1916-02-26
81 KILLED IN AIR RAID
III Others Injured. Says London Ofh'
cial Report About Zeppelin
Attacks of January 81.

London, Feb. 26-The revihed Off
cial figures of the casualties in the
Zeppelin raid of January 81 over Eng
land are given as 81 killed and III
injured.
The official communication announc-
ing the figures says:
THE final figures Of the air raid Of
January 81 are: Killed, - men. %
women and Is children; total of 6:
Injured, 45 men, SO women and l9
children; total. III; grand total, l84.
These figures are greater .han pre-
viously given-59 persons killed and
lOl injured-becausc several persons
reported injured have rdied from their
wounds, some children under l6 years
of age had been returned as adults and
several cases of slightly injured had
been treated at hospitals and sent
home without record being made
of them.
"The number of bombs dropped ag-
gregated 393."
During the raid referred to in the
foregoing communication Zeppelin air
ships visited Norfolk, Suffolk, Lin
coln-shire. Leicestershire, Stafford
Shire and Derbyshire.