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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1917-08-22
!. VIRGINIA NEWS.

rhc Augusta county health authorl-
ties made it plain yesterday that the
quarantine prohibiting the holding
of religious services, theatricals ana
similar public gatherings on account
of the epidemic of infantile paralysis
is to be enforced, when the Rev. D.
S. Ware and the Rev. Mr.. Wolfe were
fined $40 and costs by Circuit Court
Judge Holt. They held Sunday
services. Other arrests are expect
ed, including many young people
who participated in a public dance at
Middlebrook.
An alleged German spy, who says
his name is William T. Main and his
home in New Hampshire, was ar
rested at Green Springs, near Louisa,
Va, yesterday, and placed in the
Louisa Jail. Maps showing practically
all the railway lines of the State and
many of the public buildings were
found in his possession. The Federal
authorities at Richmond have been
asked to send man to investigate.
John Walter Phipps, convicted in
the United States Court at Big
Stone Gap last week Of conspiracy to
seize arms and ammunition of the
United States and sentenced to five
years in the Federal Penitentiary at
Atlanta, passed through Roanoke
yesterday en- route to prison, having
failed to raise the bail bonds ITO Sc
cure his appeal to the United States
Circuit Court of Appeals. William
V. Mccoy, convicted with Phipps, al
ready has reached Atlanta.
l. s. Fine, president of the |. S.
Fine Corporation Of Roanoke, was in
dicted in the Federal Court at Big
Stone Gap for violation of the new
Federal Dry law, being the first in
dictment on the charge in Virginia.
He is now under sentence in West
Virginia for violation of the State
Dry law. Fine, according to invcsti-
gators, had secret process for max
ing substitute for whisky from
chemicals and was selling it labeled
rs ':girscr ale" at SIS dozen plnts.
The infantilc paralysis epidemic,
which made its appearance in Rock
ingham, Page, Warren and several
adjoining counties in the Valley OF
Virginia, has been halted, according
to advices received in Washington
yesterday. Virginia State and United
States Public , Health experts have
been on the scene combating the
spread of the malady ever since 1t
made it's first appearance in Rock
mgham county. More than 100 cases
were reported and the deaths num-
her about 30. The disease has dis
appeared as suddenly as it started.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1917-08-22

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Weekly journal-miner., 1917-01-10
LAW ARGUED BEFORE
 HIGH CQyRI.
DEPARTMENT JUSTIC E ASKS FOR ANNULMENT OF DECISION BY CIR CUT JUDGE HOOK.

WASHINGTON, Jan. S.-The cli- max Tn the test over the constitution ality of the Adamson law was reached today in the Supreme court.
 Arguments were begun in the Mis- souri, Oklahoma and Gulf railroad s test case. in which the department of justice IS appealing from Federal Judge Hooks decision at Kansas City, that the law passed last September when a nationwide railroad strike seemed imminent. Is ''unconstitution- al, null and void"
 Noluminous briefs were filed by the Federal and railroad counsel before the beginning of the arguments which proceeded after announcement by the court of numerous opinions and or ders on reconvening after Its holiday recess. Numerous prccedcnts, includ- ing Supreme court decisions, were cited in the department of justice brief in support of the laws validity. The railroads brief contended that the law is unavoidable, experimental, incapable of application. interferes with liberty of contract, does not fall within congress's authority to regu- late interstate commerce and takes railroad property without due pro- cess" of law.
 The arguments were begun by coun- sel for the department of justice, which has sole charge of the defense, the railroad brotherhoods not appear ing officially.
 Annullment of Circuit Judge Hooks decision holding the Adamson law unconstitutional and dismissal Of the railroads suit was asked in the brief of the department Of justice.
 As the hours of service" act and also as a wage law, the Federal brief contended the law is constitutional, within the power of congress to en- act, and workable Inferentially, the brief argued that compulsory arbitra- ton legislation, such as under con sideration also is constitutional in be- half of public interests to prevent tie-ups of transportation facilities.
 Practicability of obeying the law, the brief asserted. has been admitted again and again by railroad officials, particularly in hearings before con gressional committees last August, and in conferences with President Wilson
Weekly journal-miner., 1917-01-10
VIEWS CONFLICT ON MILITARY
 POLICY
ONE OFFICER WOULD RE OUIRE NO COMPULSORY
 SERVICE; OTHER WOULD
 HAVE YOUTHS TRAINED.
By Associated Press.

WASHINGTON, Jan. S.-Widely divergent views regarding the proper military policy for the United States were presented today 70 the senate subcommittee on universal service. Major William c. Hariee of the ma rine corps proposed that no enlist ments be required, that the men train annually and be permitted to leave the service at will. To make the ser vice difficult for them to quit it was suggested that minimum monthly pay of S30 be provided and all but small sum be held until the training period was completed.
 Captain V. II. Moseley, of the gen cral staff of the army, explained his bill, already before the committee. providing for the training annually of 100000 boys, 10 years of age. He said 30 divisions properly distributed through the country, should be ere ated as permanent training factors. In case of war each would constitute an army division with the regiments raised to war strength by summoning to the colors the last two classes graduated
Weekly journal-miner., 1917-01-10
SUPREME COURT UPHO[DS WEBB
 KENYON. LAW
NO MORE SHIPMENTS OF "P RSONAL USE" FROM WET INTO DRY TERRITORY.

WASHINGTON, Jan. 8. - The Webb-Kenyon law, designed to pre- vent liquor shipments from wet to dry States, was today declared con stitutional by the Supreme court by a vote of 7 to 2
 The court also upheld West Vir- ginia's prohibition amendment pro hibiting citizens from receiving liquor for personal use, shipped by common carriers in interstate commerce.
 It was announced that Justice Me Reynolds concurred in the decision but not completely in the opinion.
 Justices Holmes and Vandeventer were the two dissenting justices.
 The all-reaching power of govern ment over liquor IS settled" said the chief justice, in announcing the de- cision. There was no intention of congress to forbid individual use of liquor The purpose of this act was to cut out by the roots the practice Of permitting violation of State liquor laws We can have no doubt that congress has complete authority to prevent paralyzing of State authority Congress exerted power to co-or- dinate the national with the State au- thority.
 Attorneys for national liquor or ganizations who were in court said the decision upholds and applies the Webb-Kenyon law ''in its broadest sense"
 Wayne F. B. Wheeler, counsel for the Anti-Saloon League of America, who, with Fred Blue, State prohibit ton commissioner of West Virginia, argued the case before the court. made his statement on the courts de cision:
 ''The States may now prohibit the possession, receipt, sale and use of in toxicating liquor and not be hampered by the agencies of interstate com merce."
Weekly journal-miner., 1917-01-10
Leqis1atjve Ro,Us Are
 An Settled Before The
 Houses Called To Order
Spectators Who Gathered in Expectation Of Clash Between Forces Are Disap-
 pointed; Johns Wins Speakership.

Iavapai made the first motion of the session, the creating of a credentials committee, and the upper house was away on its 60-day grind.
 There was a better show in the house, where Representative w. F.. Cook of Cochisc called the members to order. The old chap then proceed ed to handle the election of the speaker, the clerk, the assistant clerk, the vice-dcputy. assistant clerk and the readers. Then, on inquiry by a member, he relinquished the chair to Mir. Johns. The action of the lcgisla- ture from now on is uncertain, but it Is believed that in face of delays in the contest, the lawmakers will ad- journ from day to day-passing the buck, as it were. Organization will be completed tomorrow, ii is thought, with the appointment of attaches.
 Ii was stated today on good au- thority that there may be a move to secure recognition of Campbell by a majority vote in each house. in case the decision in the proposed contest Is long delayed.
Weekly journal-miner., 1917-01-10
Effort is Made To
 Bring Him Before
 HouseforC Contempt
YUM ULTY. PRESENTS A NOTE FROM PRESIDENT SAYING THAT HE KNEW NOTHING OF NOTE UNI TIL IT WAS ISSUED.
By Associated Press.

By Associated Press
 WASHINGTON, Jan. S-Through a bewildcring maze of intimations and heated colloquics which turned the hearing into an uproar, the house rules committee wrestled several hours with Thomas W. Lawson of Boston without obtaining definite in formation substantiating his stories of Wilson's peace note.
 When the committee adjourned un- til tomorrow with Lawson's examina- ton unconpleted, a motion 10 cite him before the bar Of the house for contempt because he refused to give names. had been considered in cX- ccutive session and taken under ad- yisemcnt.
 Earlier in the day, Joseph ?. Tu- multy, the presidents secretary, whose name was mentioned by Rep resentative Wood in rumors laid be- fore the committee, appeared to give an emphatic statement, endorsed by Wilson, that he had no knowledge of the peace note before it was given to the press. Secretary Lansing took the stand and asserted ne had no knowledge regarding the advance in formation alleged to have reached Wall Street.
 Stating it first as a suppositious case, but later stating it had been told to him as fact, Lawson pictured a United States senator, cabinet officer and New York banker having a joint l. ,,,I the profits among themselves. He declined to give names because he did not know them of his own knowl- edge
 Lawson told the committee that a member of congress had told him a member Of the cabinet had speculatcd on the falling market caused by the leak" but he fatly refused to give the committee the naiHc of the cab inet member or of the member of congress who told him.
 Who told vou that. and who was the member of the cabinct:" demand ed Representative Campbell.
 "I am not going 10 answer" said Lawson determinedly.
 Representative Campbell declared tHt NOliiilllltCt hdu liit pONti lo NOill- pei him to answer.
 ''When I say that the name was given me in confidence on honor not to be repeated, do you still insist upon an answer" asked Lawson.
 Yes" said Campbell.
 Well, I shall not answer" said Lawson. "It seems 70 me that it could serve no good purpose 10 use the name of high official Of the gov ernment at time when it might bring serious consequences 70 the people and to the nation and perhaps 10 the administration itself"
Weekly journal-miner., 1917-01-10
Special to the Journal Miner.


 PHOENIX, Jan. S.-Therc never was tanner legislative opening. When the third State legislature con vened here al noon today, all the scraps had been settled behind closed doors. and the election of D. H. Clar- idgc as president oi the senate and \. A. Johns as speaker of the house was a mere matter of routine.
 A large crowd had gathered to see the Hunt and anto-Hunt factions tanglc on the floor, but were denied this spectacle. Claridgc won the presidency in the senate over Mulford Winsor s to 6. Johns lost two Of his supposedly safe votes, but defeated Vaughn of Maricopa, the Hunt can didatc, by a score of l6 to IS. In each house, there will be a small body of Republicans working with the con- element, so that as one sen ator said, there will be no Republican (. NJ. Roberts, of Cochise, the oldest senator. called that body to order. Bertrand R. Cocks acted as and Senator Rutherford of
Weekly journal-miner., 1917-01-10
Republicans Join
 Forces With The
 ConserUdtiUeDemos
CAMPBELL GAINS TWEEN TY-ONE VOTES LAST DAY OF THE COUNT; PROPOSED CON EST MAY BE DROPPED.
Special to the Journal Miner.

Special to the Journal Miner.
 PHOENIX, Jan. S.-The anti-Hunt forces organized both branches of. the legislature today by electing Car idge of Graham as president of the senate, and Johns of Yavapai as speaker of the house. The fight in the house was close but with the moral support of the Republicans the anti-Hunt men were able to hold their forces together
 The Supreme court will pass upon Campbell's mandamuS complaint Tuesday. If the opinion on Ives motion to strike does not decide the main case. further argument will be heard Wednesday.
 The inspection of ballots in the contest case. closed today. Campbell gaining 2l on undiSputed ballots dur ing the day The discovery of s ballots in Douglas precinct No. i. where a cross opposite Campbell's name has been erased apparently by the same person. and cross placed opposite Hunts name, makes it cer- tain that Campbell will be finally seated.
 Ives agreed today to continue the contest trial from the 18th to the 18th. The contest case may be dropped be- fore that time. It is believed both houses of the legislature will recog- niZe Campbell as governor.
Weekly journal-miner., 1917-01-10
Special to the Journal-Niner.

PHOENIX, Jan. S.-Thc II coun- ties were completed today by the in spectors and showed a total gain by Tom Campbell of HIS votes. Added to his official 30, plus nine conceded 10 him from Cochisc'S famous miss ing precinct. Campbell appears to have defeated Hunt by a plurality of l57.
 Cochise. Gila. Mohavc and Green lee-all Hunt stronghoIds, turned in the largest gains for Campbell. Hunt strikers here began circulating what may be his alibi today. Homer Wood had been claiming Hunts election by l35 net, and shortly after announce mcnt of the big bust in Douglas pre- cinct No. I, where B ballots had been tempered with, the rumor was spread that Woods claim had been reduced to four
 The offer was made tonight to give the Hunt inspectors publicity as to their claims, if they would tabulate their figures as the Republican State committee has been doing. This of
Weekly journal-miner., 1917-01-10
AmbassadorMus
 Explain His Speech

WASHINGTON. Jan. S.-The re- port by the Overseas News Agency that Ambassador Gerard at public welcome back to Germany had said that ''never since the beginning of the war have the relations between the United States and Germany been so cordial as now," was officially inquir- ed into by the State department today through a cable to the ambassador personally.
 It was indicated that the report as quoted did not convey true view Of German-American relations. which have commonly been described as strained through the recent subma- rine activities.
Weekly journal-miner., 1917-01-10
JOHNSON CROWD IN CONTROL OF
 LEGISLATURE
MESSAGE OUTLINING AC- ADVERTISEMENTS OF AD- MINISTRATION RECEIV- ED WITH APPLAUSE.
By Associated Press.

By Associated Press.
 SACRAMENTO, Jan. S.-Periunc- tory sessions of tho senate and as sembly marked the converting of the California legislature The few roll calls taken evidenced complete con trol of both branches by forces favor able 10 the continuation of the policies of the administration. The selection of \. H. Breed, of Berkeley, as presi- dent, pro-tcm of the senate, and (. C. Young as speaker of the assembly, was distinct victory for the progrcs- sivc political element.
 The reading of Governor Johnson's s biennial message, detailing the ad- ministration's accomplishments dur ing the past six years was received favorably and followed by applause. Johnson's omission of any proposed legislative program is construed in some quarters that the governor pre- ferrcd to have any possible program cmanatc from Lieutenant Governor Stephens who shortly will be John sons successor.
Weekly journal-miner., 1917-01-10
|NVADERSCL|NCH IRON GRIP ON
 MO[DAV|A
FOKSHANI IS CAPTURED AND GALATZ, 45 MILES NORTHWEST IS NOW IN GREAT DANGER.
By Associated Press.

by ASSOClateu ffesS-
 The Teutons continuing their for ward movement northward along the railroad into Moldavia captured Folk shani, 1000 prisoners, cannon and machine guns.
 At last reports the invaders were pursuing the defeated Russians, while Austrian troops were pressing back the Rumanians eastward into Mol david, between Putna and Oituz val lcys. Fokshani is 45 miles northwest of Galatz, which apparently places Galatz in great danger.
 Petrograd records the repulsc of the invaders northwest of Fokshani, with heavy casualties. but does not mention the capture of the fortress. The repulse of Teutonic attacks in other places, notably a short distance southwest of Galatz, is also an nounced. The Russians have taken German trenches near Kalnzcn, and captured 500 prisoners and 10 cannon in threc-day battle.
Weekly journal-miner., 1917-01-10
LOOKS INTO THE FACE OF DEATH
 AND LAUGHS
By Associated Press.

DENVER. Jan. S.-Colonel Will liam F. Cody Buffalo BilD is dying He is facing death ir the same man ner he faced it many times on the plains in conflicts which made his name famous. He said to Dr. ]. E. East tonight: What are my chan ces?"
 The doctor replied: There is a time. colonel, when every honest physician must commend his patient 10 higher power"
 Cody began methodically to arrange his affairs. His face lighted with a smile of happiness when stown a letter from a boy who wanted to know how 10 be a scout like Buffalo Bill"
 He IS typical American youth, ' he said. Hundreds of telegrams of sympathy from men of prominence all over the country arrived today.
Weekly journal-miner., 1917-01-10
Can1pbenMakesNetG Hundred Eighteen Votes
 During Ballot Inspection
Claim of 135 Net for Hunt, it Is Rumored, Has Been Reduced To
 Measly Four by Homer Wood.

fer was listened to but not accepted and as a result the only figures avail able are those of the Republican or ganization. Following arc the Hunt gains, conceded by Campbell work CTS: Maricopa l, Graham IA, Pima 4 Yavapai ;. Pinal 10. Santa Cruz C. Navajo ;.
 Campbell's gains arc as follows: Apache 6, Yuma ;. Coconino l, Mo- have II, Gila 2S, Cochise %. Green lee l3 Hunts total gain is 45. Camp bells l63, or a net gain of HIS. for Campbell.
Weekly journal-miner., 1917-01-10
NOT YET SANE

WASHINGTON, Jan. S. - John Armstrong Chaloner, of Merry Mills, Virginia, by Supreme court decision lost his suit to annul New York pro- ceedings in which he was declared in- sane and which were designed to se- cure possession. from his lunacy of property valued at nearly S3,OO0,OO0 The court decided to establish insan- ity proceedings, leaving Chaloner's property in the trustees hands.
Weekly journal-miner., 1917-01-10
EMBARGO Is LIFTED

OMAHA, Jan. S.-An embargo on freight shipments over the Union Pa cihc lines, which has tied up more than 500 cars in the Omaha and Coun- cil Bluffs yards since December 26th was lifted at midnight, and the cars are now being started for Eastern points as fast as engines can be found to haul them
Weekly journal-miner., 1917-01-10
MILLIONS ARE MOVED

NEW YORK, Jan. S-During the Sunday quiet in Wall Street treasure amounting to Sl79,00OOO0, of which TO00,000 was cash, was transported through the deserted street under es- cort of a group of special heavily armed policemen. The occasion was the moving of the Metropolitan Trust Company into nex quarters.
Weekly journal-miner., 1917-01-10
BURNED ALIVE IS FATE THAT
 AWAITS THEM
By Associated Press.

By Associated Press.
 FRANKFORT, Ky, Jan. S. The prison authorities estimated that S0 negro prisoners are GU; off from eS- cape by fire in the cell house, the oldest building in use q; the State reformatory. Dynamite will be used in an effort to release the men in cells and locked up individually.
 Later-The walls were dynamited and prison officials said that all but two were rescued. Many were found unconscious from the effects of the smoke.
Weekly journal-miner., 1917-01-10
ROWLING FARCE ID SOON COME
 ID AN END

WASHINGTON, Jan. 8.-Alberto J. Pani will deliver 10 Secretary Lane tomorrow the Mexican commission CTS reply to the Americans refusal to consider Carranza's suggestion that the joint conferences be continued, notwithstanding his failure to ratify the border protocol. Lane will re- port the Mexican answer to the presi- dent and the commission will cease to exist unless there are unexpected de- velopments.
Weekly journal-miner., 1917-01-10
VILLA IN FLIGHT

CHIHUAHUA CITY, Jan. S.-The Villistas were completely disorgan- ized when the government troops re- captured Parral, according to advices to military headquarters. Villa and Salazar are reported to be fleeing to- ward the Sierras
Weekly journal-miner., 1917-01-10
HENEY THE MESSENGER

SACRAMENTO, Jan. & Califor- nia's lS electoral votes were cast at the State capitol today for Wilson and Marshall. Francis ]. Hency, who received the highest popular vote as elcctor. was selected as messenger to carry the result of the ballot to Washington.
Weekly journal-miner., 1917-01-10
GONZALES SEEKS SAFETY ACROSS
 THE BORDER
By Associated Press.

By Associated Press.
 LAREDO, Jan. S.-Carranza troops encountered the command of Pedro Gonzales near Guerrero, Saturday One Carranza sergeant was killed and two civilians injured in the fight which cnsued, according to the Mexican au- thorities. After the skirmish it was reported that Gonzales and II com panions crossed the Rio Grandc into Texas. Four of the band, it is report ed. were captured by New Hampshire troops and the remainder are being pursued.
Weekly journal-miner., 1917-01-10
AND STAFF HAVE FLED ID
 DURANGO
By Associated Press.

FL PASO, Jan. S. Carranzistas occupy Jiminez, Santa Rosalia and Parral. while Villa and his staff have fled to Durango over the branch rail road from Parral to Fl Orc. A mes sage from Murguia confirmed the oc- cupation of Parral, Sunday, by de facto forces. The recapturc of nine locomotives, 100 freight cars, num- Der of Pullmans and other equipment was also confirmed in Murguia's $ mes sage.