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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1916-12-12
STOLEN FROM NAIL.
Jewelry Worth $4,000 to Sl3,OOo
Recovered.

Buffalo. n. -. Dec. ~. - Mia
robberies amounting to thousands OF
dollars were disclosed yesterday
postal authorities announced, in the
confessions Of Richard and Frank
Chaplin, mail wagon drivers.
Jewellery valued at between $4,000
and $4,000 was recovered at the
Chaplin home, but is is said much
other loot, consisting of stock GER
tifcates and negotiable papers, was
destroyed.
Frank Chaplin, has been under ar
rest since Dec, S, Richard Chaplin
was arrested yesterday at Athens, Pa.
They are brothers.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1916-12-12
A PROMISING. INDUSTRY
The Pafr Shoe Company Of This City
Doubles IT'S Output.

The Pafr Shoe Company Of This City
Doubles IT'S Output.
Within the past two months the
Paff Shoe company of this city has
doubled its output of cl'ildrcn's
shoes and is tlow turning out from
twelve to fifteen hundred pairs Of
shoes per day. Orders for future
business have been coming in very
cncouragingly and the prospect for
another years campaign is highly
gratifying? The company has, in fact
all tho contracts now in hand that 1t
can take care of for some time to
come. at least up to June. The en-
ployees are now working on nine
hour basis.
With few additional industries
like this one Alexandria would soon
take her place among the real live
cities of the country and there is no
good reason why it should not get
them. u
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1916-12-12
WILL NOT GIvEIUP FIGHT
Virginia Cities Claim to be Two Hun
dred Miles From Atlantic and That
Armor Plant Would be Safe.

Notwithstanding reports from
Washington that Secretary OF the
NAVY Daniels has announced that the
general board of the navy is opposed
10 tho selection of any city within 200
n;,os or the Atlantic or Pacific coasts
and tho Canadian OF Mexican borders
for the establishment of the govern
mcnt armor plate plant Richmond is
continuing it's efforts to secure the
plant, it is officially stated w. 7.
Dabncy, business manager OF the
chamber of commerce and member OF
the committee appointed to aid Rich
raond in securing the plant, says that
while the program now followed by
the committee cannot be made pub
lie, owing to the competition of other
cities, Richmond's hackers will con-
tinue to work 1t is not unlikely that
Senators Martin and Swanson will be
asked to appeal, if possible, from the
boards decision.
1t is pointed ont that the recon-
mcndations of the board concerning
the 200-mile limit were made for
strategic reasons, but need not neces-
sariIy affect Richmond, city well
protected by coast Notifications, with
in easy access of ali laval yards on
the Atlantic seaboard, in close touch
with the metal producing fields and
within a short distance Of seat Of gov
crnment, and ar1nor inspection board.
Under the terms Of the law au-
thorizinc the establishment of the
plant it is provided that plant must
be located at a place approved by the
general board of the navy and that
it must be located with special ref
crence to considerations of safety in
times Of war. The general board re-
commended that Secretary Daniels
appoint Il board of technical experts
~ investigate the industrial and eco
nomic questions which the general
board has decided should be deter
mined before a final decision is reach
ed on site for the plant. The board
will consider questions of geological
character Of the site, facilities for OBJ
tanning raw material, the labor mark
ct, facilities for delivering completed
material, cost of power, and similar
questions.
Alexandria can make claims equally
as logical as those set forth by Rich
mond. This city is about 200 miles
from the Atlantic Ocean land would
be a Safer site for the plant.
Richmond has not abandoned the
field nor will Alexandria. Our people
have left no stone unturned in their
zeal to interest the government offic-
ials in the site offered by this city,
and they will continue their labors
until q final decision is reached.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1916-12-12
EIGHT PERSONS PERISH.
Ten Others Hurt When Quaker Oat is
Plant Blows Up.

Ten Others Hurt When Quaker va IS
Plant Blows Up.
Peterboro, Ont, Dec. l2.-An T.
n]osion and fire yesterday destroy ed
tho Quaker Oats Building here WI tn
an estimated loss of eight lives ahd
injuries to 10 other persons, all en-
ployes, and with property damag age
amounting to about s1,ooo.oOo.
A strong wind famed the flames,
and within 90 minutes every wall had
tumbled in ruins and several grain
elevators were wrecked. Eighteen 9TH
.er elevators were saved. :.
The persons injured include some
of the 200 girls and women who We're
employed in the packing department
The dead included William Mosley.
the engineer
The explosion and fire are believed
To- Alave been caused by spontaneous
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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1916-12-12
FIRST STEP For PEACE
Germany Ready to Enter Into lm-
mediate Negotiations Looking to
Bringing War to Termination,

Berlin, Dec. i2-Proposals by the
central powers that peace negotiations
/ be entered into forthwith were made
in notes handed today to representa-
tives of neutral countries which are
representing Germany in belligerent
nations.
Chancellor Won Bethmann-Hollweg
called the diplomats representatives
Of the United States, Spain, and
|, Switzerland to his office, one after
the other, and handed the note to
them. The full text of the note will
be read in the Reichstag today.
The chancellor asked the neutral
nations which represent Germany
and her allied powers at the capitals
Of the nations with which she is at
war to bring these proposals to the
attention of Germany's enemies.
The propositions which Germany
:dvances in these negotiations are,
according to Germany's brief. appro-
pirate for the establishment of last
ing peace.
The governments of Vienna. Con-
stantinoplc and Sofia, transmitted
Identical notes
The text also was communicated
to the Vatican. at Rome. and TO all
other neutral powers.
Great throngs about the Reich
stag marked the German public's in
terest in what was expected to be the
most important meeting of that body
since the start of the war.
Expectancy was keyed to the high
est pitch rs to the message Chancel-
lor Bethmann-Holwcg had to deliver.
1t was announced semi i-otticially
that the address would be OF world
interest.
Newspapers have been indulging in
the liveliest speculation as to what
announcement the Chancellor will
make.
The publc's interest was vouch-
safed in an unprecedented demand for
tickets of admission to the galleries.
Washington. December r.
The full text of Germany's peace
proposals was received at the Ger
man embassy within the last twenty
four hours. They provide:
For the complete restoration of
Belgium.
For the evacuation by Germany Of
all territory captured in northern
France during the progress of the
war
For the establishment of Poland
and Lithuania as independent king
doms.
For the retention Of Serbia by
Austria Hungary, and the restoration
to Bulgaria of all territory lost by
that country in the second Balkan
war.
For the restoration to Austria Of
territory captured by Italy in the
neighborhood Of the Adriatc Sea.
For the restoration to Germany of
all her colonial possessions in Af-
RIGA, the far East and other parts Of
the globe.
For the retention of Constantinopls,
by Turkey &sSsN
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1916-12-12
DEATH OF GEORGE ]. HEAD
Former Confederate Soldier and
Alexandrian Passes Away IN
Washington.


Washington.
George J. Head, an old resident OF
Fairfax county. died at the residence
of his daughter, Mrs. B. Hlllyard,
1907 Pennsylvania avenue, Washing
ton. at an carly hour yesterday
morning. Mr.. Head was born in
Alexandria in 1S4O. He was we'll
known in this city where he had
MANY friends and acquaintance. The
deceased was former Confederate
soldier, he having been member
of Kemper's Battery. He is surviV-
ed bv one son and five daughters.
His funeral will take place from 81
James Church, Falls Church, tomor'
row morning at 9 o'clock.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1916-12-12
Elliotts Open Evenings Until
Christmas.
Death Notice.

On Si...Ia:. Dec. 18th at 2 +. n.
Noble l.. Smith, beloved husband OF
Mary Alice Smith, nee Eubank, and
son of the late Capt. Noble l.. and
Annie E.. Smith, He is survived by
a widow and five children. Funeral
from the residence :5N Prince street
Tuesday evening, December l25' at
O'Clock; -lAHashinstoh papers pleas'
copy).
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1916-12-12
ALEXANDRIA SOLDIERS
Lieutenant Knight, of the Light In
fantry, Arrives Home on Twenty
Days Leave of Absence.

Lieut.. F. Clinton Knight OF Com
pany G, First Virginia Regiment re-
turned home this morning from
Brownsville, Texas, Where ne has been
stationed with his regiment since
June. He will remain here on fur
Tough OF twenty days. He reports the
members of the regiment as being IN
gobd health but very ANXIOUS to
get back home again.
Lieutenant Knight has apparently
enjoyed good health during his So
iourn in Texas, has gained consider
ably in weight and looks every inch
= soldier. Hosts of friends have kept
him busily engaged shaking hands
since his arrival in the city this morn
ing.
War Department officials declare
that they are not disposed to take
anv official notice of the "round-rob-
in" telegram sent Governor Stuart,
of Virginia. by Company L, First
Virginia Regiment, asking that steps
be taken to bring them home from
the Mexican border and charging
discrimination in the action of the
War Department in ordering home
an Iowa regiment ahead of them. 1t
was stated that General Funston
would determine the question whether
or not Company L should be disci-
plined.
So far as Washington knows, the
Virginians' ground robin" is the first
to come from the border If any 9TH
er State militiamen have taken the
bit in their teeth and telegraphed their
Governor, complaining Of their re-
tention on the border, it has not been
learned here. The Fifth Maryland
which, like the Virginians,
were among the first to go to the
front, are taking thsir medicine, al
though they are impatient to get
home.
1t developed yesterday that person
al kilograms have been received by
several of the Virginia Congressman,
in which complaint is made that the
Virginians are being Disseminated
against, in that troops ordered to the
border after they had arrived there
have received their going-home orders.
The Virginians in Congress, however,
do not approve the ''round-robin,.'
tactics.
Senators Martin and Swanson and
the Virginia members of the House
continue to exert every ounce Of their
influence to have the Virginia mill
tiamen ordered home. Representative
Glass and Senator Swanson were at
the War Department yesterday on
this mission. They were there Satur-
day. There has not been day for
more than a week in which some
member of the delegation has not dis
cussed the matter with Secretary
Baker or some other War Department
official.
Adjutant-General Mccain told Mr..
Glass that transportation facilities
were responsible for the Iowa regi-
meRt being ordered home before the
Virginians. He said no transporta-
tion facilities could be had at the time
to bring the Virginians home, ard
they were available for the Iowans.
This has not satisfied the Virginans
and they are still fighting hard to
get orders for the Homecoming of
their troops.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1916-12-12

The cases of John Dewitt and
Ernest Wecms, charged with violating
the prohibition law, will come before
the Corporation Court tomorrow. The
cases Of w. W. Simpson and R.
Groves, charged with similar offenses,
will be tried on Friday.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1916-12-12
Alexandria City and Suburbs

Charles Lloyd was before the
Police Court this morning to answer
the charge of being drunk on the
street. He said he obtained his liquor
in Washington. He was fined So.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1916-12-12

The Modern Woodmen of America
of this city will elect cficcrs at their
meer;ng to be ! cd tcmorIcw evening
and following the business session
will enjoy {. banquet ut Hot,i Rammel.
Ali members are earnestly invited to
be present.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1916-12-12

IF YOUR BUSINESS MESSAGE
Is of vital interest to. you Z why
should you experiment WITH, Why
not see that it is printed right? :?
Don't let it convey wrong i'm
preston Of your, business. Com
merial Press, a, ". Wade, s13
King St. Phone go. ~;
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1916-12-12

According to reports received irs
London. one more vessel has bees&
torpedoed. one sunk by shell fire,
one sent to the bottom by mlne
and fourth ramned, set on fire ana.
sunk. A number of lives are statets
to have been lost. .-
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1916-12-12

The regular monthly meeting of the
18th. Virginia Regiment Chapter, U.
D. c., will be held tomorrow (Wed-
nesday) morning at ten-thirty o'clock
at the residence of Mrs. L. Wilber
Reid 504 Duke street.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1916-12-12

The Allison w. c. T. U., will hold
their regular meeting tomorrow af-
ternoon at 2.3O in the Children's
Home. A full attendance is requested,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1916-12-12

The Willard Woman's Christian
Temperance Union will meet tomor.
row afternoon, at 3 o'clock, in Trinity
NJ. E. Church.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1916-12-12

Virtually the first snowfall of the
season began at an early hour this
morning and continued until about
eleven o'clock. Most of it melted
almost as fast as it fell There had
been some snow flurries during the
fall.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1916-12-12

A card received this morning at the
Gazette office from Mr.. Robert South
Barrett was dated November %,
from Guayaquil, Ecuador.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1916-12-12

In the case of Mrs. Adj Goodwin
administrators Of the estate Of her
husband, James J Goodwin, the en-
gineer who was killed 1T Charlottes-
vile, on November 14tl, which came
up in Corporation court yesterday, a
verdict of $4,000 was gitcr against
the Southern Railway company.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1916-12-12

The Christmas boxes for the boys
on the border should be sent very
soon in order to be received in time
for Christmas. The Alexandria
branch of the Red Cross is asking
fo,. donations of homemade candies
and writing materials, also socks, as
they want to send each member Of
the Light Infantry pair OF socks
one of the pair to be filled by Santa
Claus before leaving this city, and
the other sock enclosed. The dona-
tions should be sent to the Cham
Der of Commerce room. 4 committee
of ladies have the work in hand of
forwarding the presents to the SOL
ders and these packages are to be
sent to Brawner's store. This COM
nittee will take charge of all pre-
sents that are sent by members OF
the families of the soldiers, wives,
mothers and sweethearts and those
who are uncertain of the exact way
fsending their packages can send
them to this committee and they will
pack them jointly, each package
clearly addressed SO there will be
no mistake. They will have the box
sent under the directions of some ono
in authority so it's safe transmissal
vii! be insured.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1916-12-12

GeHuine LyRnhavesi Bay OYSTERS.
on half she'll steamed or in measure.
Jacob Brill foot of King St. 246-H
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1916-12-12

The First Baptist Church, the Rev.
Dr.. Eugene B. Jackson, pastor, will
observe their annual roll call of mem
bers at the morning service next Sun
day, December II, and it is the earn
est desire Of the pastor that ali mem
bers of the congregation shall be
present.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1916-12-12

The regular semi-monthly meeting
of the City Council will be held to-
night. Most of the business which
will be presented will, it is expect
ed, be of a miscellaneous nature.
Both boards will probably adjourn
until the. next regular meeting, the
second Tuesday in January, in order
to observe the holidays.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1916-12-12

Shop early if You would secure
the best bargains and good service! ;
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1916-12-12

The local branch of the Salvation
ARMY sent out two hundred personal
letters of appeal for their Christ
mas work, and so far only seven re,
plies have been received. This or
ganization reaches many that the
churches do not and is worthy of
heartier cooperation on the part of
the townspeople. 1t is we'll known
fact that this year all families of
moderate circumstances will have to
curtail Christmas preparations, but
if each family in the town would
contribute ever so little to this worthy
cause think how much pleasure they
will give. The heads of this organ!-
zation in this city are earnest work
ers and are leaving no stone unturn-
ed to locate all who really need as
sistance, and those who are of the
worlds favored ones would have very
little less Christmas cheer in their
homes should they enable some other
homes to realize that it is Christ
mas. 4
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1916-12-12

Ellio.ts Open Evenings Until
Christmas.
Putnam patriot. [volume] (Putnam, Conn.) 1872-1962, 1916-01-21
Connecticut College for Women

Measured by the standard of attend
ance ut the meeting on Wednesday
called in behalf of the Connecticut Col
lege for Women public interest therein
is verify like unto "grain of mustard
seed bu: if the unabated zeal Of the
Putnam com mittee is the correct indi
Gator its future development may show
some resem blance to the growth of the
tree from that small seed A we'll.
conceived plan of personal canvass, for
funds, throughout the city was adopt
ed by the committee. which has been
strengthened by the addition OF Mrs
Chester Elliott 10 lis number This
scheme as prepared by Mrs. Beard IS
the use of the card system which Is
proving 50 successful in wiilimantic
md vicinity and II will be thoroughly
tested here. Much encouragement was
given by the reading of "a letter from
superintendent Files announcing the
pledge OF the faculty and students Of
the lsrael Putin m school 10 raise and
donute to the fund the sum of $50. This
splendid action is most pfaiseworlhy
aud evidences the foresight Of our edu.
calional leaders in striving to extend
tie vision Of the future citizens Of Put
nam hey ond the boundary Of their ma
tive city and it is hoped similar
pledges will be received and "A large
amount be placed TO Putnam's credit.
Watch out for the solicitor.
Putnam patriot. [volume] (Putnam, Conn.) 1872-1962, 1916-01-21
Parent. Teacher Association

At the January meeting of the asso
citation held Tuesday evening, Jan. Is,
f. J. Trinder of the State Board Of Ed
ucalion was the speaker OF the evening
and his subject was Vocational Educa
ton. There WINS a fair attendance and
all present enjoyed Nj. Tnnder's short
tax.
Mr.. Trinder's talk was followed by a
short and informal discussion of pres
ent dry tendencies In education toward
the practical.
The association has been instiumen-
tai in arranging for special educational
programs nj the Bradley theatre for
school children. The value Of the
moving picture MS an educational force
i acknow lodged, but the need Of strict
er censoring for the young is felt. In
this venture il is hoped that the par
ents will, by their co operation show
that there is, or is not, an insistent de-
mand for educational programs for
school children at special hours.
The association can accomplish
much more If more will show their in
tefest by registering and attending
meetings. A cordial invitation is ex
tended to all parents and citizens in
terested in the public schools to attend
the meetings.
Putnam patriot. [volume] (Putnam, Conn.) 1872-1962, 1916-01-21
Mills Voluntarily Increasing Wages

Mills in this northeastern corner OF
Windham county are falling IN line
with manufacturers in otter places by
granting an increase of D percent in
wages to their employees. This is be-
ing done voluntarily. Monday the
Manhasset Manufacturing Company
of Putnam gave notice of the increase.
This effects about 600 hands. The
Morse Nightingale Manufacturing
Company employing over 800 hands
has given similar notice. The increase
mt the Putnam Wooden Company and
Waterman Worsted Company goes in
10 effect next week, also atthe Putnam
Manufacturing Company At the
mills Of the Gfesvenordale Company,
IN Grosveuofdnle and North Grosve.
nofdaie, employing nearly 300 hands,
aa increase OF from > to 10 percent has
been given. Never have the manufac
turers OF North Eastern Connecticut
experienced better business than now
Most 81 the mills haVe sold their entire
output for the year.
Putnam patriot. [volume] (Putnam, Conn.) 1872-1962, 1916-01-21
Advent Christian Church

sunday services-mOTning service ~
10 30, Sunday school At noon, eventn
service 81 =
Prayer meeting Thursday evening si
40.
Rev Mr.. stones subject for sunday
morning will be 'Penteeost-its value
70 the lBciyidual, to The church. Can
we have IL In Putnam Have you re-
eeiyed yogr-2'' In The evening "A
elear vision Of the Christ" will be his
subject.
1t was regretted that owing TO sick
ness and other uBlayOra1le ciFesm-
stances 50 few were present TO listen to
the two Interesting addresses given
last sunday by Miss J NJ. Saunders.
In the morning she spoke on our dc
nominsiionaI mission work in the
Presidency Of Madras, Indie. Ln the
evening she gave q general description
OF the county o. India, its people their
customs, and their many forms Of
worship. Miss Saunders has spent
thirteen years as our missionary in
thai country and expects 10 return to
her chosen field of labor in the spring.
Putnam patriot. [volume] (Putnam, Conn.) 1872-1962, 1916-01-21
OPERATIVES STRIKE
As Far As Known They Have No Griey.
afCeS
Trouble Said To Be Due To Agiiators

Employees of the Eclipse Manufac-
turing Company went on a strike this
Friday morning. As far as can be
learned they have no grievances but it
is said have been induced by labor agi
tators from Boston to quit their jobs
The Eclipse Company located in Put
nam less than year ago. They make
ladies' suits an0 had shops in Phila-
delpha and Boston. They came to
Putnam primarily 10 get away from
labor troubles The shop is non union
and it is understood that representa-
tives from Boston unions camesto Put
nam Thursday and stirred up the
trouble II is said that there was a
meeting in a large house on South
Mniu street where several of the EN-
ployes live, Thursday evening, and
that promises of better jobs in other
places and institutions of what the
effect of remaining on their present
jobs might mean, led the men TO stay
away from the plant this morning.
The owners have appealed to the
police for protection stating that while
in Boston during some trouble they
had shafting cut and cloth mutilated
during the night. One of the proprie-
tors of the company is in the city today
and says that he will have new men
here to fill the places of the strikers
Monday morning. Ii is snid that al
ready number of the best men in the
shop have left the city. All but half
dozen of the hands employed were
brought here by the concern from their
other shops. The small number en-
ployed here in Putnam did not leave
their jobs.