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The Washington herald., 1916-01-30

The Siamese Minister, Phya Prabhs
Karavongse, gave dinner, when hi,
guests included Senator and Mrs. Stone
Representative and Mrs. Julius Kahn,
the first secretary of the Sismese Leea,
ton, Mr.. Edward H. Lotus and MIRA
LOTUS, Mrs. John B. Henderson. MI
The Washington herald., 1916-01-30

Miss Eloise Orme, Mrs. RawlIns Hum'
8. Percy Thompson, Mrs. Robert Beal
and Miss Dorothy Rohrer comprise
committee arranging a subscription dane
to be given at Lnthecum Hall Februar
n
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1916-03-15
BACKING UP PORTUGAL.
England Urged Her to Seize The
German Ships.

London, March 15.@-Speaking on
behalf of Premier Asquith, who was
absent on account of illness, Sir Ed
ward Grey, secretary for foreign af-
fairs, explained in the House OF Conn.,
mons yesterday the entry of Portu-
gal into the war. Hes confirmed the
statement that the British govern
ment had urged Portugal to requisi-
ton the German ships, and said that
Portugal promised eventually to in
demnify the owners.
The Secretary argued that the
right in an emergency to requisition
property of all individuals and con-
vert it to public use was a right in
herent in every foreign state and
could not be challenged by any foreign
power. Portugal, however, was not a
neutral state in the narrowest sense
of the term. At the outbreak of the
war Portugal promised that under no
circumstances would she disregard
her ancient alliance with Great Brit
ain and she had remained faithful to
the obligations of that alliance.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1916-03-15
GREECE AND The ALLIES.
Demands Made by the Entente Can
not. be Granted.

Berlin, March 15.-Premier Skoul-
oudis. of Greece, is said by the Over
seas News Agency to have informed
the entente powers that his govern
ment would not, accept certain de-
mands made by them and that insist
ence on them would disturb the rela-
tions between Greece and the entente
"It is reported from Athens says
the news agency, "that Premier Skou-
loudis read before the cabinet. COL
lective note from the entente powers.
After a short discussion. the cabinet
resolved not to accept the demands
made in the note.
1n accordance with this decision,
the premier invited the entente am
bassadors to meet him and communi-
Gated to them the following points
decided upon by the government:
"The Greece government Isl not
disposed to transfer to the. entente
administration of railroads in North
ern Greece and Macedonia.
"The government does not consider
it convenient to withdraw Greek
troops from Florina and Kavala.
"The government must oppose mill
tary occupation by entente troops Of
the Corinth strait and at the same
time advises the entente that such at
tempts would disturb the present re
lations between Greece and the en-
tente.
Furthermore. Greece is opposed to
the establishment of wireless sta
tons"
Reports have been received here
from Athens of fighting on the Greek
island of Mytilene between Greek
and French soldiers. It is said one
French soldier was killed and anoth.
er wounded severely. French rein
forcements were brought up and i'm
prisoned the Greeks.
The commander of the French
forces. the report states. has pro.
hibitcd further mingling of French
and Greek soldiers. The Greek gov
ernment is reported to have protest.
ed against the arrest of the soldiers
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1916-03-15
FULL WAR FOOTING
Resolution Passes House Providing
for Additional 19,947 Men

In preparation for a lengthy cam
paign in Mexico the administration
yesterday took steps to place the
United States army on full wal
footing.
A resolution urged by President
Wilson and Secretary of War Baker,
adding 19,947 men to the army was
put through the House with but one
dissenting vote.
The new troops will be used to re-
place those taken from the borde,
forces to get after Villa and to fill
out all mobile troops at interior
points to war strength.
Anticipating favorable action by THE
Senate when the resolution comes ur
today, the War Department last night
sent telegraphic instructions to re-
cruiting officers to proceed vigorously
with enlistments.
The House resolution, which was
introduced by Chairman Hay. of the
Military Committee, after a con
ference with Secretary Baker, pro
vides for the recruiting of approXl
mately 10000 infantry. 1900 cavalry
and 1.100 field artillery. This will IN
crease the army strength to 1l8,0Qt
men, exclusive of the Quartermas-
ter and hospital corps.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1916-03-15
MONEY TO ENFORCE LAW.
Legislature May Have Given Double
Sum Asked by Prohibition
Leaders.

Richmond, March 15.-- Assistant
Attorney General Garnett inclines
to the belief that the Legislature
made an appropriation of $5O,OOO a
year for the enforcement Of prohibi-
tion.
Discussing the matter he said that
the general appropriation bill carried
the sum of $4,000 a year and also
that the appropriation bill carried
the same special appropriation.
He said that he had not seen the
appropriation bill as it was amended
but on the face of the matter it ap-
peared to him both sums would be
available.
This is not the view Of Senator
Mapp, the patron of the prohibition
bill, and who was a member of the
Senate Finance Committee, which
wrote the item in the general appro-
priation bill.
When the conference report came
to the Senate late Saturday night
with the item omitted he raised 4
protest and said that the ommission
of the item would defeat the intent
and purpose of the Law: He also said
that the appropriation was made in
the appropriation bill for the pur-
pose of making it clear that the Audi
tor would be authorized to make the
payments as intended in the prohibi-
ton bill.
It is plain that there was no in
tention to make the appropriation
$4,000 year. 1t was made very
clear on Saturday night that the
! House conferees took the same posi-
ton as Mr.. Garnett, holding that the
prohibition bill made the sum spec
ial appropriation. 1t was to guard
; against the entire omission Of the
: appropriation that it was inserted in
:. the amended general appropriation
Q measure.
The fsct is that the item appears
9 ID Bath measures sud the oitie,s..oe1
{ The Attorney General may be called
%. 10 eeastrue The law, which will \,
: after it becomes operative
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1916-03-15

terrific assault was begun on the
French front between; Bethincours
and Cumieres.
Divisions of the 100000 new re-
serves gathered by the Germans were
thrown into the battle. Despite the
terrible fire poured into their ranks,
the advancing legions succeeded in
reaching the French positions, and a
hand -to-hand battle Of the utmost
ferocity ensued. On the greater part
of the front, the report asserts, the
Germans were forced to fall back,
their attack broken by the French
fire and bayonets.
At two points, however. they sue
caeded in penetrating the defense and
in holding their ground, despite fierce
counterattacks Immediately launched
with strong reserves.
The four attacks of the day are
believed in military circles here to
herald the final drive on tie fortress
The Germans must succeed now, or
thev will never succeed, critics as
sert, The French express the ut
most confidence that the Kaiser will
see his legions advance only to be
hurled back from the impregnable
French positions.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1916-03-15
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.GE.N;S''0!RI|SHIP..|S.I /
OVER MOVEMENTS
Real Advance of Fuliston's
Expedition Believed
Under Way
ALL READY FOR START
ALL READY FOR START
Carranza's Request For Two Weeks
in Which to Capture Villa Sens
Fay for Time

Washington, March l5--Behlnd a
perfect censorship that cloaks every
movement of Funston's expedition.
the real advance into Mexico is believ-
ed to be under way today.
Officials admit that the army will
have been across the border many
hours before the "war correspon-
dents" are allowed to flash the news
to the world. 1t is further stated that
official Washington will have no in
formation until the invasion" is an
accomplished fact.
Press dispatches from the border
announce that all was ready for the
start at daybreak. Troop trains and
trainloads of supplies that have been
pouring through Ell Paso for days
have stopped. additional proof that
Funston has all of the men and sup
plies, the lack of which delayed the
start of the campaign.
Requests from Carranza officials
for two weeks time to capture Villa
without United States action and re-
ports that three columns are running
him to earth are looked upon as mere.
ly play for time.
There is every indication that the
request will not be given serious con-
sideration and this fresh complica-.
tion is adding fresh fuel to the or
position of Carranza leaders to the
expedition.
Alarming reports come in from va.
rious points along the border. Ru-
mors of the blowing up of a train
carrying United States regulars has
received absolutely no confirmation
but other disturbances are reported
hourly.
Ell Paso, March 15-Carranza SYM
pathizers have fired on Southern
Pacific train at Blen, Tex, on the
border, seventeen miles east of here.
Several shots were fired at the coach
es by Mexicans, hiding in the under
brush near the station, but no fatal
lies are reported.
The attitude of Carranzistas gener-
ally has grown more and more
threatening, following the failure OF
General Gutierrez ito get General
Pershing to consent to postpone
ment of the American expedition.
An ironclad censorship that even
refused confirmation or denial of a
report that Hachita, N. n. was
captured by Carranza troops gave rise
to the belief today that the Amer:-
can expedition after Villa was about
to move.
General Pershing's orders were to
cross into Mexico when he was ready.
Americans arriving at Deming, n.
NJ, from Columbus stated that the
expedition would begin the bandit
hunt early today.
With the report that 5000 cavalry
under Pershing will make up the ely
ing" column to chase Villa, army men
today gave the impression that no in
fantrY will be used in the expedition.
1t was believed the infantry regi-
ments coming toward Mexico from
interior posts will be used to patrol
the border.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1916-03-15
SIGN OF GERMAN SETBACK
Belgian Frontier Reopened to Let
Wounded Through.

Amsterdam, March Is On ac-
count of the German offensive at
Verdun, the Dutch-8elgian frontier
had been closed for several weeks.
That part of it south of Maastricht
has now been reopened and this fact
is commented on in Holland as prob
ably indicating that the Germans con-
slider their offensive near an end. The
dispatch adds that 81 more hospital
trains with wounded Germans from
Verdun have. passed through Luxem-
burg. -
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1916-03-15
MOORE TO QUIT |.
STATE SERVICE
Confirms Report That He is
Considering Business :.
Offer II.
TO ISSUE STATEMENT
Auditor Has Been in Department.
Thirty-two Years-Promihent in
Tax Administration ,a

Richmond March l5.--State Audit
FOR C.. Lee Moore may send his resis-
nation to Governor Stuart within tho
next three or four weeks. No formal
statement concerning his resignation
has been issued. by the State Audi
tor. but is is learned upon unqueS-
tionable authority that Auditor Moore
was thinking of leaving the service
Of the State and entering other busl-
ness.
Auditor Moore was asked definitely
for a statement. He was asked 10
confirm or deny the report.
s.It is true said the auditor, that
I am considering entering other busi-
ness. I would prefer 70 make no fur-
ther statement just at this TIME.
T. had been assumed that the IN
crease of $500 year added to the
State Auditors salary by the Legls-
,ature-making it si,5oo a year--
had put at rest the dissatisfaction
which. it is said, Mr.. Moore had feIt
for sometime. His friends declare
however, that in view Of the technl-
cal training and ability OF the State
Auditor the $500 increase is very
slight thing and the apparent unwill-
ingness of many members OF the
General Assembly to further increase
the auditors salary is said to iaPo
been considered as a :ack Of appre-
citation of the immense labor and ac-i
tual accomplishments OF the audi
tor
If the auditor should resign his
successor will be appointed by tbs
Governor to hold Office until the Leg
islature meets again. The new audi
for would, therefore, be in office two
wears. Some are inclined to think thac
the Second :Auditor-Rosewell Page
would be advanced. Others believe
that an entirely new man would De
appointed.
In addition to Mr.. Moore's regular
work in connection with his oalce
duties ne is a member OF the State
Advisory Board on Taxation.
Mr. Moore has been State Audi
tor for four years. He has served in
the State Auditors Office for thirty
two years, being first appointed to
clerkship in 1884. His rise from one
position to another, advancing IN
responsibility, was steady, end when
he was selected auditor to succeed
Stephen R. Donohoe it was generally
conceded that the Legislature had
chosen the best man possible for the
| place.
For a number of years Mr.. Moore
had been chief clerk and first assist
ant to Auditor Morton Marye. Both
Mr.. Moore and Mr.. Marye came from
Alexandria. When Mr.. Marye died
| Governor Mann appointed Stephen
R. Donohoe, of Fairfax, to fill the
| unexpired term Mr.. Donohoe did not
stand for reelection and the Demo
cratic caucus of the General Assem-
bly nominated Mr.. Moore and he was
elected.
With his induction into office Audi
tor Moore launched vigorous cam
paign to force collection Of taxes.
particularly from those who had been
for many years in. the habit Of evad-
ing assessment upon intangibles.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1916-03-15
COLD WAIVER TONIGHT.

A cold wave will invade the South
tonight the Weather Bureau an
nounced tonight, and if the weather
clears, frost is predicted for as far
south as Northern Florida. The cold
wave will Be preceded by rains
throughout the South.
The bureau ordered storm warn
inss Displayed from Cape Henry. TO
Eastport, Me. 80 ~, -
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1916-03-15
did not think Fl tie L ssii:a manner in which
the iin4estigatiaIs WAS being done one
u,oi,1d accnmnf;sE: results. ;fi

the in9estigatfa was being done do'n'e
would Accomplish results.
/ President Smith desired to know II
he could suggest any other way put
Mr.. Brockett did not.
A petition signed by nine members
OF the Alexandria Circle oil Colon
|ial Danes in America in ne state
of Virginia requesting council Tor
permission to remove from the mas
ket masters office the valuable re-
lie C the city including weights ana
measures sent from England in l744
for the use of the county OF Far
fax of which Alexandria was then
a county seat.
1t was explained in the petition
that the committee proposes to put
these relics in a barred case which
will be placed in a CONSPICUOUS posi-
ton in the corridor Of the city hall
where they can be seen by those pass
ing. They also propose to provide
substitutes for these articles should
they be considered inaccessible to the
market master. The petition was
granted.
Corporation Attorney Fisher re-
ported that the state corporation COM
mission was the proper tribunal to
bring the question Of compelling the
Washington Virginia Railway Com
pany to erect and maintain a ticket
office and waiting room at Spring
Park Station.
A resolution to this effect was in
troduced in council by Councilman
Clinton Ballenger August 10 1915,
and on September Is, the railway
company made an adverse report on
the proposition.
The report was received.
Councilman H. r. Burke presented
a warrant for S632.S4 sent him by
the board Of supervisors of Fairfax
county representing part of expen-
ses in annexation suit and the mayor
was authorized to sign paper accom-
panying warrant.
Through Councilman Marbury the
Cooperative Charities asked for $3.50
to continue their work. It was stated
that the sl,50O already given is now
exhausted. and that over 1000 or
iers were issued and much relief
given. The appropriation was made.
Request of Anti-tuberculosis Soci-
ETY., through Miss Rose NJ. Mac Do
aid its president, asking for $3.50 for
work Of visiting nurse, was referred
to the finance committee. In the peti-
ton it was set forth that during the
past year 1915 visits were made by the
nurse.
Other matters disposed of will be
found in the official proceedings.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1916-03-15
GREAT BRITAIN'S REPLY
United States About to Face Another
Serious Crisis

Ambassador Page at London it was
learned yesterday, has cabled to the
State Department sufficient informa-
tion concerning the forthcoming reply
to the American protest on the British
seizure of mails to indicate that the
United States is soon to face a seri-
our crisis with Great Britain. The
answer is understood to be practical
ly flat rejection Of all the Amerl-
can contentious, and is officially re-
ported rs being unsatisfactory.
There are now three acute issues
with Great Britain They are:
/. Seizure of American mails on the
high seas.
2. Invasion of American ships OF
the high seas to take off persons
either Of, or suspected Of. being OF
German origin. - -.
8. The validity Of the: English
blockade, which embraces her exten-
sion of the contraband list and her
enemy origin" decree.
The underlying principle of the
American protest is that Great Brit
ain not only has violated internationa
law by her acts, but has also violated
the plain letter Of the Hague corivefl
t;,n -;..',
- s!-..5..:f- =. 5sk-y ~s.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1916-03-15

Judge j. B. T. Thornton came
here today from his home in Manas-
sas and closed the circuit court for
the March term.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1916-03-15

In the Circuit Court for the city
today a final decree for divorce was
awarded Maud Tyler Johnson from
William II. Johnson on the ground Of
desertion.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1916-03-15

Funeral services for Mrs. Elizabeth
Mumford, who died yesterday morn
ing. will be held tomorrow afternoon
at !, O'Clock from her residence, $40
Queen street.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1916-03-15

Samuel H. Lunt, auctioneer will
sell at auction in front Of the prcmi-
ses at noon tomorrow, several par
cells of ground with improvements at
Cottage Park, near this city.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1916-03-15

FOUND - 4 watch charm in the
shape of an animal. Owner can OBJ.
tain same by calling at Gazette
office and paying cost cof this ad-
vertisenrent. s.. -.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1916-03-15
LOCAL BREVITIES

The Armory Hall will be open to-
nioht at 1880 for the purpose of re-
crn;rinp Co. G., to war strength.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1916-03-15

In the Corporation Court today a
decree was entered referring to E.
B. Taylor, master commissioner, the
suit of Julia Hannoe against Joseph
Brewer.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1916-03-15

The board Of Police Commissioners
wi,l hold their regular semi-monthly
meeting tonight.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1916-03-15
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NOTICE

] am not responsible for amy bills
contracted by my wife.
1876 s. R. DOUaLAS.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1916-03-15

The sixth and ninth degrees OF
Scottish Rite Masonry will be confer
red tonight upon a class of twenty
who form the Spring reunion class"
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1916-03-15

Oysters in All: STYLES: At The : Ram; 7 s!
'a'e g: . .:sa..t::.. -: -. &. = =,
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1916-07-08
A GREAT ALLIED OFFENSIVE.

The allied European powers en-
gagged in the gigantic war against
Germany and Austria have launched
general and combined offensive
movement that is expected to mark
the beginning of the end of the mighty
struggle.
The British and French armies in
France are pounding at the German
lines with tremendous energy and
have made some notable gains along
a considerable front.
The Italians are continuing their
successful offensive against the Aus
trians, and there is no let-np in the
remarkable drive of the Russian
armies through Galicia and Buko-
wilma, where they claim to have cap
tured more than 100000 prisoners
and large quantities of munitions, and
TO have sent cavalry through the Car
pathian passes into Hungary.
If this offensive movement is sus-
tanned, as the allied governments de-
clare it will be, it would seem that
termination of the terrific conflict
must be reached within the next few
months at the longest. Such an
enormous sacrifice of life and expen-
diture of material as the struggle in
wolves cannot be maintained indef-
nitely.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1916-07-08
CARRANZA WANTS PEACE.

Following the release of the United
States soldiers captured in the fight
at Carrizal and their safe delivery to
the military authorities at Ell Paso,
Provisional President Carranza has
addressed friendly note to our gov
eminent, expressing a desire to reach
an amicable adjustment of all mat
tiers pending between the two coun-
tries.
The withdrawal of the American
troops from Mexico is urged as a
means of restoring confidence and
quiet among the Mexican people, and
assurance is given that the provision
al government will exert all it's power
to maintain order along the border
and prevent further bandit raids.
The prospect of war with Mexico has
been dissipated, but the assembling
of United States forces in Texas,
New Mexico and Arizona will con-
tinue, and the border will be closely
guarded until it becomes evident that
the Mexican government is both able
and willing to suppress brigandage
and violence and to guarantee Ameri-
can territory immunity from the MUIR
derous incursions of Mexican outlaws.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1916-07-08
Methodist Church Notice.
the national joy sDaol

Regular service Of worship, preach.
ing, and Bible study at 10 a. m. Sun
day. "The Spirit-Filled Life" will be
the theme Of the sermon by the pas
tor, and the Bible study lesson will
be on Paul's missionary work at
Thesilonia.
Prayer meeting Wednesday evening
at 7 As. The Bible reading will be on
The scriptures pertaining to the re-
turn OF the Jews to the holy land.
Girls of Epworth meet at $40
o'clock Sunday afternoon, DIR. M. A,
McClintock, superintendent.
Knights Of Ezelah meet in their
hall every Friday evening at 7:45
O'Clock.
The public is cordially invited to
each Of the regular services, and our
Hebrew friends and all interested in
the prophecies pertaining to the end
of time, as related to the European
war, are especially invited to be pres
ent next Wednesday night.
P. @. LOWREY, Pastor.