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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1918-03-02
HISTORIC DOCUMENTS.
Germany Demanded TOul and Ferdun
of France as Guarantees of Neu-
trality.

lrallE.
Paris, March 1.-Two historic docu
ments, one showing the German
Governments determination to force
war upon France and the other set
ting forth the reasons which induced
Germany to take Alsace-Lorraine
were made public yesterday by Steph-
en- Pichon, the French Foreign
Minister. The Minister was speaking
at the Sorbonne upon the anniversary
Ct the protest made by representatives
Of the National Assembly of Alsace-
Lorraine against annexation to Ger
many.
~ will establish by documents y
said NJ. Pichon, "that the day the Ger
mans deliberately rendered inevitable
the most frightful of wars they tried
to dishonor US by the most coward
" completely in the ambush into
which they drew Europe. | will es-
tablish it in the revelation of docu-
ment that the German Chancellor,
after drawing up, preserved carefully
and you will see why-in the most
profound mystery of the most secret
archives.
eve have known only recently Oh
its authenticity, and It defies any sort
of attempt to disprove it. 1t pears
the signature of Bethmann-HoilWeg
German Imperial Chancellor at the
outbreak of the war; and the date
July 81. 1914. On that day Won Schoer
German Ambassador to France) was
charged by telegram from his Chan
celIor to notify US of state OF dan
ger of war with Russia and to ask u:
to remain neutral, giving US Is nour;
in which to reply.
"What was unknown untIl today
was that the telegram of the Ger
man Chancellor containing these IN
structions terminated with these
words:
| "Tf the French Government de
clares it will remain neutral. You
! Excellency will be good enough t.
declare that we must, as a guaran-
tee of it's neutrality, require the hand
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1918-03-02
TWO CHILDREN SHOT.
Man. About 10 Wed. Fires al
Youngsters Who Tease Him.

Cumberland, Nd, March 2.-Fred
Shipley, A, and Lulu, his sister, H.
children of George Shipley were shot
late yesterday evening, the latter
seriously, at Ohio Pyle, a few miles
north of lockwood, by Thomas +.
Fearer, of Uniontown, who is in jail.
The bullet has not been located in
the girls body. It is near the heart.
Fcarer came to be married to Miss
Cordelia Taylor. His arrival was the
cause of the gathering of children,
who called on him to treat them. Ihe
wedding had been set for Monday
but Fearer did not appear, having
been delayed by a storm.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1918-03-02
John Jones Has Plentiful Supply Oh
Whisky When Taken in Charge
Last Night by Chief Goods.

A negro named John Jones wa:
accosted early last night by Chiei
Goods when the former left an elec'
tric train at Prince and Royal streets
and upon investigation three quart
bottles Of whisky were found IN ms
possession. He was taken in CUSTODY
and this morning brought before the
Police Colrt.
After the chief had made his state
ment, Jones was asked if ne had any
thing to say, When he replied that
he had not procured the liquor Tor
the purpose OF selling it, but that Ii
was to be used by his mother as a
stimulant, she being sick. He was
held for the action Of the grand JufN
Last Monday morning two white and
two colored men were brought before
the Police Court to answer the charge
of being drunk in the streets. Each
was asked where he obtained Il
ouor, and they severally gave the
stereotyped answer, In Baltimore.
Now it is not to be supposed that all
such delinquents make trips to Bal
t;more for the purpose OF obtaining
liouor. That it is dispensed at places
IL Alexandria is the belief Of most
people. Certain individuals, some o.
whom were formerly in the liquor
business, travel almost daily between
Alexandria and Washington, and
there is every reason to believe liq"or
is brought here daily.
The new prohibition law now be-
fore the Legislature will give the
pclice additional power in iserreting
cut violators of the prohibition law,
as under its provisions no search
warrant may be necessary.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1918-03-02
CITY GARDEN BULLETIN ISSUED
Department of Agriculture Has Pub
licatOn Ready for Free Distribu-

Department of Agriculture has fub-
licati0n Ready for Free Distribu-
tion.
Washington, March 2-'ro instruct
and guide the city dweller in making
lis back yard produce vegetable food,
the United States Department of
Agriculture has made ready for free
distribution Farmers Bulletin 936,
"The City and Suburban Vegetable
Garden"
The home garden movement of last
wear resulted, according to estimates
cited by the Secretary of Agricul-
ture, in the planting of from 200 to
200 per cent more gardens than ever
before had produced food. Need for
more food this year is expected to re-
suit in an even greater number
gardens.
The new bulletin is designed to aid
the amateur as well as the experlenc-
I'd gardener. Among the topics treated
are:
Importance of city gardens, types
of gardening, cost anA value of crops
from home gardens, labor and expense
required to make home gardens, loca-
ton and soil, size of the garden, ar
rangement Of the garden, fences and
windbreaks, succession of crops, rota-
tions, seed, plants, hot beds and cold
frames, fertilizng the garden, lining,
preparing the soil, planting, setting
,lants, cultivation, irrigation, control
Of insects and disease, saving surplus
vegetables, directions for growing
vegetable crops.
The department also has issued
new bulletins dealing particularly
with farm gardening in the north
ern and western States and in the
southern States. Another bulletin
available for distribution is No. S56,
"Control of Diseases and Insect Enc
mics Of the Home Vegetable Garden" y"
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1918-03-02
PUSHING CAMPAIGN.
State of Virginia Expected to Buy
s45.OOO.OOO Worth of War Savings
Stamps.

stamps.
Richmond, March 2.-Director
Thomas B. McAdams, of the War Saw
ings Campaign in Virginia, announces
that reports gathered from all sec
ti,ns of the State regarding the sale
CT Thrift and War Savings Stamps
indicate that the campaign IS beng
pushed vigorously and that If the
race set by the workers during the
last ten days is maintained much Will
be done to overcome the loss and de-
Law experienced during the early days
Of the fight to place Virginia IN the
forefront of the other Common
wealths.
The size of the task undertaken
was pointed out by Director McAdams
when he announced that if Virginia
is to obtain the s45,OOO,O00 allot-
ment, every man, woman and child in
the State must purchase Thrift and
War Savings Stamps to the value cs
s1.75 each month.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1918-03-02

The March term Of the Circuit court
Judge ]. z. 7. Thornton, will begin
on Monday next.
Services at Trinity Methodist
church tomorrow will be held as fol-
lows: Sunday school and adult Bible
class at 9:3O, and preaching by the
pastor, Rev. A. E. Spielman, at II
o'clock; subject, Feeding the Null
t;;tuae." Communion will also be held
following the sermon. An evangelis-
tic service will be held at 7:45 in the
evening. Free pews and a welcome to
all who wish to attend.
Collector John Hart of Roanoke
gave an interesting address on the in
ccme tax law last night iii the rooms
of the Chamber of Commerce to an
audience composed mostly of the
leading business men and bankers of
the city. He said the law had Oeen
hastily passed by Congress, owing
10 the short time it had at its dis
posal before it was necessary to Sc
cure revenue for the use of the gov
ernment, and that although some puz-
zling questions might arise they could
be easily explained if the people
would look at the matter in the right
spirit. Speaking to his audience he
said: "You are Virginians, and you
are going to da your duty His adj
dress throughout was listened to with
close attention by all present. Mr..
Hart stated that he was former
resident of Alexandria, his parents
having lived here up to the time ne
,y,c five wears old.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1918-03-02

Friendship council No. 2S, Sons and
Daughters Of Liberty, held an in
te.esting meeting last night. Two
new applications for membership
were received. This council has start
ed its spring drive for new members.
On Friday night, March 10Th, class
initiation will be held.
"What God does with Backsliders," !"
will be the subject Of the sermon by
Rev. Dr.. E. B. Jackson at the First
Baptist church tomorrow morning at
II o'clock. In the evening be will
speak on "The Dangerous Expert
cnces of Life.p Sunday school will be
held at 9:3O in the morning. Strangers
will be cordially welcomed at all the
services.
Quite large number of country
dealers brought produce TO the city
market this morning and business
was apparently much better than on
any Saturday before in months. The
prices quoted on various articles
were as follows: Butter brought gu
cents; fresh eggs 40 and 45; honey
20; guinea hens $50 each; butter
milk 10 cents quart; cottage cheese
20 cents quart; spring onions, three
punches for 10 cents; carrots 10 cents
quarter peck; satisfy 10 cents bunch;
cabbage five cents head; parsnips ID
cents quarter peck; potatoes u cents
quarter peck; tlrnips Is cents quar-
ter peck; apples 25 cents half peck;
celery five cents bunch. At one OF
the stalls a muskrat was offered Tor
sale At so cents.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1918-03-02
FOR MORE FISH.
Campaign on in New England Urg-
ling Fishermen to Catch More Fish
for Markets.

A crop of speakers recently cover
ed New England coast villages from
Cape Cod to Eastport, Me-, talking to
fishermen, urging that more fish be
caught and suggesting efficient meth
eds. The campaign was in charge of
Joseph A. Rich, Boston. Mass. Later
the speakers are to go into the cities
and urge consumers to eat more fish.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1918-03-02
Washington and Old Dominion Kali
way.

To the Stockholders of the WASH
;,rtor and Old Dominion Railway:
You are hereby notified that
general annual meeting OF the stock
holders is called for 11;00 o'clock IN
the forenoon on Monday, March 18th,
1918, in the office Of the Company
at Rosslyn, Virginia, for the purpose
Of electing Directors, and transact
ing any and all business which might
be transacted at any annual meet
ing.
Colin H. Livingstone, Pres.
A. K. Stratton, Secy.
52-15t. 80.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1918-03-02
THIRD LIBERTY LOAN
Anniversary Of l. s. Entering War
Date Set by McAdoo.

Secretary McAdoo last night set
April as the date for the opening
of the Third Liberty Loan campaign.
1t is the first anniversary of our en-
trance into the war against the Kai-
ser.
The amount. terms. and condition;
of the loan have not been decided
Secretary McAdoo said, because thes'
features are dependent upon furthe
legislation.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1918-03-02
Alexandria City and Suburbs

The executive committee OF the
Alexandria Red Cross will hold a
meeting in the rooms Of the Cham
ber of Commerce on Monday night
at s o'clock.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1918-03-02
eff | Had a Million.

Do not forget the drama to be pro-
duced on Tuesday night next at Ly-
ceum Hall by st. Mary's Dramatic
Club. The receipts will bes for the
benefit of the United Daughters OF
the Confederacy war relief work.
SILT
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1918-03-02
BOMB IN FEDERAL BUILDING.
Discovery Made in Room Used by |.
w. w. Lawyers at Chicago.

w. w. Lawyers at Chicago.
Chicago, March 2.-Discovery of q
bomb in the Federal building has fur
nished mystery on which a number
CT government agents are working.
The bomb, a steel cylinder, was
found yesterday partly hidden under
a pile Of rubbish in one OF the rooms
occupied by lawyers in charge of the
Industrial Workers of the World
prosecution A fuse in one end had
not been ignited. Experts of a pow
der company found the cylinder con-
tained number of metal slugs and an
explosive powder. They gave as their
opinion that the explosion of the
bomb would have wrecked the entire
wing of the Federal building.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1918-03-02
Candidate for Congress.

H. carlton Hanes, an attorney with
Offices in the Woodward building,
Washington, D. c.. has announces
himself as candidate for Congress
from the Eighth District of Virginia,
subject to the Democratic primary.
Mr.. Hanes, in his announcement, says
that he is not farmer.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1918-03-02

The auditorium of the Second Pres
byterian church will soon be ready
for use The church has been closed
for several months in order to make
the extensive repairs still under way,
during which time the services have
been held in the Westminster build
ing.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1918-03-02

There will be preaching by the pas
tor, Rev. Dr.. John Lee Allison, at
the Second Presbyterian church to-
morrow. At eleven o'clock in the
morning there will be communion
service and reception of members. The
evening service will be of an evan
gelistic character. Sunday school will
be held at $3.50 a. M, and Christian
Endeavor society meeting at 7:l5 p.
M. All strangers in the city who
have no church home are cor
daily invited to all the services at
this church.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1918-03-02

In the Corporation Court today a
final decree was entered in the case
of Emma Dodd Shields VS.. Edward
Shields, by which a divorce was grant
ed the plaintiff from the defendant
on the ground of desertion.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1918-03-02
Card of Thanks.

We wish to express our thanks and
deepest appreciations to our relatives
ard friends for their expressions OF
sv,,nathy and beautiful floral tri-
butes sent on the death Of our mother
Anna NJ. Dorsey.
Robert A. Dorsey and Wife.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1918-03-02
Attention. Con; ederate Veterans.

The members Of K. f. Lee Camp,
Veterans, will assemble
ct Trinity NJ. E. church at 2:2O p. m,
tomorrow, March Sd, in uniform, to
attend the funeral of our deceased
comrade, John C. Burke. BY order OF
the Commander.
Edgar Warfeld. Adjt.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1918-03-02
Notice.

I will not be responsible Tor any
debts contracted by Mrs. Margaret
Lyles.
William Lyles.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1918-03-02

Robert A. Dorsey and Wife.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1918-03-02

The March term Of the Circuit court,
Judge ]. z. 7. Thornton, will begin
on Monday next.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1918-03-02

SILT.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1918-03-02

" you want to reach the
people in the homes in Alezan-
dr1a and its suburbs piacs
your announcements in the
Gazette. IF your goods and
prices are right you will get
the customers.
The Cordele dispatch. (Cordele, Ga.) 19??-1971, 1918-10-09
GREAT NUMBER OF
ENEMY GUNS
TAKEN
AMERiCANS OuTFLANl< ENEMY
AND GRAE BIG GUNS

With the Anglo-Americdn armies
Near St Quentin, Oct. 3 tAssociate1
Press) Heavy fighting continued
throughout the night on the Cambria
St Quentin front and the British and
Americans continued their progress
of Tuesday under a heavy protective
fire from the British artillery.
The defeated enem was almost
srncothered under the great deluge Of
steel and explosives, A large num-
Der Of guns have Lpen captured in adj
dition to great patches If prisoners
which continue to arrive at the cages.
The, Americans alone captured two
complete field batteries and a heavy
artillery battery. The Americans cap
tured their guns Tuesday afternoon
when they suddenly outiianlIed both
ends of the enemy line in the valley
Gouth Of Fremont, capturing al 1.-THE
German guns there
German reinforcements have arrAy-
ed, but a. these have been engaged
eaveral times recently, their pres
ence merely addsto the confusion in
the enemy ranks ~
The Cordele dispatch. (Cordele, Ga.) 19??-1971, 1918-10-09
AMERICANS HIT
HUNS HARD AT
VERDUN
WITH FRENCH THEY TOOK FOUR |
MORE VILLAGES


With the Americans Northwest Il
Verdun, Tuesday Night Associated
Presa) The Americans drove for
ward today on the east side of the
Mouz and occupied Chasney In com
pany with the French they captured
the villages of Consenvoyeb Brabant,
Haumon'.. and Beaumont. They drove
the enemy well beyond these towns,
and are pushing him northward in a
desperate fight.
In todays operations more than
three thousand prisoners were taken.
Between Stetienne and Orfeui the
American units captured four hund.
red prisoners and four Austrian field
guns.
These was fierce fighting in this
area today.
At noon the Germans attempted a
counter attack, but were driven off
by the French and American heavy
guns.
The Cordele dispatch. (Cordele, Ga.) 19??-1971, 1918-10-09
NEGRO is HlIIiiEl.D FOR
COTTON STEALING
TOM FLETCHER MAY BENOTOR-
IOUS HOG THIEF IN DoOLY

Sheriff John Ward last night ar
rested Tom Fletcher, negro re-
sident of Cordele who operates his
own automobile under charge Of
having stolen quite eansidera bic
amount of cotton from fields in
Dcoly county by taking it away in
sheets
While the officer was searching the
premises of the negro for evident, be
found bloody automobile and dug up
some hog heads in the Negroes gar
den. Evidence has developed indicat-
ing that Fletcher has sold his hogs
quite often and one man has missed
20 head in recent weeks.
F7iether has been turned over to
Tie authorities in Dolly county
The Cordele dispatch. (Cordele, Ga.) 19??-1971, 1918-10-09
CAMBRIA FALLS
With 5000
GERMANS
RRITISH-AMERI ATTACK CON
TlNUES HOT TODAY

London, Oct 9-The city of Cambria
has been captured by the British with
5000 prisoners, it is officially announ-
ced by Haig.
The Anglo-American attack was re-
sumed this morning. Rapid progress
is being. made.
Last night additional progress was
being made east of Sequehart and to-
wards Rohain and Harets. South of
Cambria the British have captured
Forenville and reached the the west
crn outskirts of Walincourt.
The attack this morning was on the
front of the Third and Fourth armies
and began at five-thirty o'clock.
The Cordele dispatch. (Cordele, Ga.) 19??-1971, 1918-10-09
]. N. KING STANDS
FOR REELECTION
FOR TWO TERMS AND
FOUR YEARS CHAIRMAN FIN.
ANcE COMMITTEE y

Alderman J. NJ King today announ-
cement for reelection to the city cbun-
Gil He has been four years chairman
Of the finance committee, one of the
most important places in the body.
He has had other york to do and
sdutiest to perform which speak for
is'sasyr ~~srlg 54s9rss
themselves.
lie promises to perform his public
duties to the best his ability If again
elected. There is hardly man who
dces not know this member of coune
ell Many will be pleased at the am
nouncement. *
The Cordele dispatch. (Cordele, Ga.) 19??-1971, 1918-10-09
ALLEGED MURDERER
LOCATED BY WARD
BRYANT SLADE IN JAIL IN JACK
sONViLLE TO BE RETURNED
HERE

Bryant Shade, negro charge with
having assisted Cleve Dunn in the
killing Of another merge. lumber
last fall, has been arrested in Jack
sonVille and Sheriff John Ward will
have safe in Crisp county Jail with
iii short time.
Cleve Dunn YVES convicted and CIV
en- life sentence. He escaped from
the state pen and is now supposed to
be in the army in France.
The Cordele dispatch. (Cordele, Ga.) 19??-1971, 1918-10-09
STORM REMNANTS
HINDENBURC
DEFENSE
ALLIES IN OPEN COUNTRY BE-
YOND CAMBRIA
OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES

Paris, Oct. 9.--The Hindenburg line
no longer bars the path of the Allies.
A definite rupture was achieved on the
first day of the fighting. In the new
development toward the north a
great battle is now raging from Es-
caut to the Meuze.
Anglo Saxon forces west of Ponder
are storcing the last remnants of this
extraordinary mass of defenses. In
some places they were twelve mil9s i'll
depth. Between Cambria and st. Quen
tin in addition to the heavy losses in
tiicted on tie enemy, important stra-
tegic objects were attained by the
Allies.
They are now in the open country
on the Cambrai-St. Quentin front,
threatening Bohain and the important
junction of the roads and railways, the
Americans last night having pushed
within two miles of that place.
The other arm of the trap which is
closing relentlessly on the Germans
is operated by General Gouraud who
also has secured important results.
While attacking the Suippe frontally,
Goirpud is turning it by marching on
Machault and Juniyille, and has ar
rive tlclose to the faRnler place.
To complete thu days work the
Franco-American forces moved up on
the right flank Of ahe Mepze and won
back places fapaE tRa XaEdaan stfugil
gle. They got in line with the Ameri-
cans on the left bank, who were thus
relieved of the CALLING flanking fire
which prevented them from moving
forward.
The Cordele dispatch. (Cordele, Ga.) 19??-1971, 1918-10-09
TRUST I'M WILSON
AND KINDE,ST FATE
MAXiMiLLIAVS ANNOUNCEMENT
RECEIVED IN STONY SILENCE

Amsterdam, TUESDAY, George
. 2rnhard, writing for thu Nossisihe
2eitung of Berlin says that Prince
Maximillian'3 announcement i'll the
Reichstag that an armistice had been
requested was received in stony sill
ance.
Like ghosts, remembrances OF for
mer chancelora' speeches, fitted
through the chamber, and the speeches
were Invariably based on the reports
Of victorious marChe2 of German
troops" h says
The government, only puts its
trust in President Wilson ana kind
fate" he concludes.
The Cordele dispatch. (Cordele, Ga.) 19??-1971, 1918-10-09
LOST BATTALION
AMER ICANS
RESCUED
crave TROOPS SPENT FOUR
DAYS FiGTuNe OFF ENEMY

With the Americans northwest OF
Nardun, TUESDAY Associated Press)
Haggard from the loss of sleep, the
nearly famiehed men of the lost
battalion were rescued Monday even
ing, after llying been SurrnunCed for
more than four days in the Argonne
forest
They are now recovering from their
narrowing experiences When they
reached the American lines, they were
exhausted, but infinitely proud of Their
gallant stand
The men told of the second lieu
tenant who came out with eighteen
machine gun bullets in his clothes
but without wounds
The Cordele dispatch. (Cordele, Ga.) 19??-1971, 1918-10-09
u. 5. TROOPS KNOW
Be NO ARMISTICE
QUIET SATISFACTION AT PRESI-
DENTS DECISION

With the American Forces, France,
{ Associated Press) The Presidents
reply to the German peace proposal
reached the rear lines of the Ameri.
can army this morning. The general
tone of the rank and file comm nt
was a quiet satisfaction that no ar
mistice will be granted while enemy
troops are on Allied soil
The Cordele dispatch. (Cordele, Ga.) 19??-1971, 1918-10-09
AMERICANS ARE
CLEARING VERDUN
r FRENCH HELP TAKE BACK HIS.
AToRlc FiLEDs

Washington. Oct american and
French troops are steadily diving the
enemy from the desperate struggles
struggles for Verdun, Gen. Pershing
reported today.
In his communique for Yesterday
he announced an advance on both
sides of the Meuze and the capture of
more thanh three thousand prisoners,
He also reported the capture of Cor
nay and continued advance in the Ar
come forest in the face of stubbon
enemy resistance.
The Cordele dispatch. (Cordele, Ga.) 19??-1971, 1918-10-09
Surrender Freely

With the Anglo-American Armies
Near St Quentin, Oct. O. Ten Thir
typ The Germans on the front of the
British and Americans today are sur
rendering freely acarding to reports.
On the front of the Tennessee
troops an enter German regiment
chose another course and ran away
like rabbits.
The Germans have applied the troch
to Behain.