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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1918-02-18
GERMANY'S CRISIS.

That Germany * passing through
the greatest crisis it has encountered
since it precipitated the present uni
versal war is apparent. Her attempt
to bring order out Of chaos in Russia
seems to have proven a dismal fail
ure. us Poland's ire has been aroused
to such an extent by the .Teuton re-
laticns with the Ukrainia that the Pc
lish army is said to be about To strike
that Of Germany. AUSTRIA. IN the
meantime. has announced that sol
tierS CT that country must not be used
II war on the Polanders.
Il has been impossible to conceal
from the German people the grave
danger Of the peace negotiations with
Russia proving futile. No attempt
has yet been made to describe the
dismay Of the masses at the alterna-
tive--a continuation Of war OIL all
sides.
The situation is so serious that it
has caused the most important conn
ell of the war to be summoned al
Berlin.
Whatever hidden strategy may I'M
derlie this. appearance of great ma
ticnal dispute. It is impossible to deny
that the German masses are percertl-
Fly nearer the breaking point than
thcr have ever been before.
The signs of bitter discoqtcnt are
mere open than at any time during
The course Of the war; and the causes
arc mere pressing and more varied.
Never has the general i'll health of
the civilian population been more APP
parent than now.
So, gasds and substitute
have undermined the stout
est fEesst ;t'lti2nS;sands nov Germany
wskese 10 tha realization Of the fact
lnat 10 s5Stitute can hs provided
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1918-02-18
GERMANS CONCEAL LOSSES.

Swiss Engineer, Back From kieb
Says Many Submarines Are Being
Destroyed.
Geneva, Switzerland, Feb. Is
A Swiss engineer, employed for the
last ten months at the electrical
works at Kiel, and who has recently
returned, says that the Germans are
making every effort to conceal their
submarine losses, especially from the
navy, because of increased difficulty
in mastering crews. He estimated the
Germans lost 80 per cent of their sub
marines during the time that he was
at Kiel.
Il saw score of submarines Hnei
up in the canal undergoing repairs,
he said. "They had been hit by dept1
bombs, which the Germans seem 20
fear greatly"
The engineer added that there had
been two serious mutinies at Kiel
during 1917.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1918-02-18
THE FINAL ROLLCALL.

Death has claimed another OF the
eldest and most esteemed residents
CT Alexandria in Thomas ". White
The deceased was IS years old, ana
his condition had long been decrepit.
His death might have been expected
at any time, but its sudden announce
ment this morning sent chill into
the souls of the few o. his contem-
poraries now living. The deceased
mad lived to see all the members oil
his immediate family pay the DEBT
of nature, and leave him, as it were'
lone tree in clearing.
1t was generally admitted by all
who knew him that Thomas W. White
was among the best of men. Care
full and methodical In every duty OF
life, he was man whose wora was
his bond.
General Robert Z. Lee was model
man himself and he required the
same credentials of all with whom ne
came in personal contact. 1t is SAID
that upon one occasion it was nece$-
ssry to detail an officer Tor an M
Dortant mission. The first man sent
to the General had taken drink OF
liquor before entering his chlel ;
tent. General Lee soon dismissed
him and sent for another man. The
second socn made his appearance, but
Ire, smelling Of an old pipe, was also
rejected. The General finally sent
word to one Of his Subordinates tG
detail a man who had not been drink
ing or smoking.
Thomas W. White was kept close
tic the great chieftain throughout the
entire four years war. He was the
/ tyne of the man desired by the Cen
eral and realizing he had good man
: he kept him as his chic clerk.
We refer to the fact that with the
death of Mr.. White the last OF his
immediate family has passed over the
river of death. Three score years
ago it was a large and prominent
family, respected By all who knew
them. Harry White. 4 brother Ct the
subject of this notice, was killed early
in the civil war He was another type
of the true man. For several years
Ire was employed in the counting
room of the Gazette office and at the
breaking out Of the war was BOOK
keeper for the American Coal Com
pany.
Father, mother. brothers AID sisters
have long. since passed away, ana
row the chapter closes with. the
death Of Thomas ". White. the last
CT his family.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1918-02-18
GERMANY OUTWITrED.
B0lsheviki Maneuvcrs Put an End 10
Hope of Successful Winter Often
Siye i'm the West.

BOlsheviki Maneuvcrs Put an End TO
Hope of Successful Winter Often
siye in the West.
Russia's Bol.heviki has killed any
lingering hope that may have exist
cd in Germany of Won Hindenburg's
ability to conduct a successful major
winter offensive against the British
and French lines along the west
front. The immediate concern of the
German general staff has turned from
the west to the east This is not be-
cause Won Hindenburg fears a Rus
sian offensive, but because the Boil
shcviki defeated at Brest-Litovsk the
Won Hindenburg peace diplomacy.
Won Hindenburg ana the miitarist
clique that surrounds him are now on
the defensive before the German peo-
pie. as far as concerns the Russian
situation.
Germany's spirit CT militarism can
lot thrive on such defensive. To
be outmancuvcred by beaten army
and by peace delegates with no or
ganized force behind them is intol-
cradle for a militarstic class. Evil
Gence is becoming conclusive that Won
is confused by develop
ments in Russia bat seems INSTINCT
lively to realize that continuation of
his power over the German people
rcqgires that he do something. This
IS the reason why there are persistent
reports oH high conferences at the
German eastern headquarters and of
decisions to resume Ger
man offensive against Russia.
But for purposes of peace negoti-
ations, Russia cannot be beaten more
completely than she is :noy. The, H-:
vance of fithe Germans front flew
miles deeper into Russia and the cap
trre of Petrograd might be a posi-
tive Disadvantage because of the ad-
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1918-02-18
TOO EAGER TO FIGHT.
Only Criticism of American Troops
Thai French Officer Can Make.

Only Criticism oil American lroops
That French Officer Can Make.
Grand Headquarters of the French
Army in France, Feb. lS.--Amerlcan
and French troops for several days
back have been holding in unison the
front-line trenches on enc OF the
most famous battle fields of the war
The immediate impression gained IN
conversation with both is that the uni
ison is not only OF fighting forces, bit
Of firm purpose to win victory BY
mutual aid.
"There is only one criticism to be
made i'm connection with the Amerl-
cans said a distinguished French
officer. "They are too ANXIOUS to get
at grips with The enemy"
American officers confirmed this,
declaring that their chief trouble was
to restrain their men.
'''rell the home folks that we are
happy to be in the lighting. The
work is hard and trying. but that is
Why we are here. Netting could in
duce us to leave it until the job is
finished and the Germans are beat
en-" Fgs
Such. in Substance. are the eX-
rressicns Of dozens of the American
troops now carrying on" in the ac-
tual fighting line As to their health,
today's record showed that there were
only three sick among the entire
fierce. comprising several thousands,
ami these are cases of minor impor-
lance.
In the American fighting zone were
to be seen khaki-clad working par
ties and messengers intermingled
with French soldiers in blue uniforms.
The Americans were husily occupied
immediately near the fighting line
in creating and improving the wire
entangleu1ents and the trench sys-
tems. They had not much liked this
orkswh.le at the training camps. but
now.lithey see the absolute necessity
Of this trying labor Ct digging in land
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1918-02-18
OPPORTUNITIES

INSURANCE OPPORTUNITIES
cident and health company writ
ing policies for annual and popu-
lar monthly premiums desires
manager for Alexandria. Must be
experienced in ordinary or lndus-
trial life. Salary, commission and
office expenses. Address In conild-
ence with full particulars regard
ing self. Johnson & Adams, South
eastern Managers, Washington, D.
C. 41-6t.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1918-02-18
Maryland, Delaware ana
Yirginia Railway Co.

Steamers Of this line leave Alex
andria every Monday, Wednesday,
and Saturday. at 4:45 p. m.
FOR BALTIMORE AND ALL THE
USUAL RIVER LANDINGS
Cuisine and appointments unexceh-
ed.
Freight for Baltimore, Philadel-
phia and New York solicited and
handled with care. Through rates
and bills Of lading issued.
Single fare to Baltimore, $S.2s;
with return trip $3.50. State rooms
ono way $500 and up.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1918-02-18

BOY WANTED-Good bright boy,
over IA years old, with wheel, will
ing to work; can make $40 per
month. Apply at Western Union
Telegraph Office, 500 King street,
Alexandria. 39-tf.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1918-02-18

WANTED AT ONCE-Middle-a
colored man to assist as waiter IN
dining room and about the house.
Bohraus Cafe, Ill south Colurn-
bus street. 40-3t.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1918-02-18

FOR sALE-A 1915 Chevrolet auto
mobile, in first sclsss condition.
Good bargain to quick purchaser.
Inquire iof Mt. Vernon Auto Co.,
Alexandra, Va. 1, 307-tf.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1918-02-18

AGENTS WANTED-S5 to ST daily
selling New Fibre Brooms; every
woman will buy. Sample by parcel
post, 55 cents. Wynne Broom Co.,
Elmira, n. Y. 37--6t.
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Washington Southern ny.
Schedule i'm effect Feb. II, 1918.

w dS1aAASS OoAa
Schedule in effect Feb. II, 1918.
For Washington and points north
daily sos, 9:13, 9:2S, 1913, ll:oS'
a. M, 1918, lis, 3:1S, 9:l3, 1853
p. m.
Week days only 6:O3 p. m. Satuf-
days only 4:45 p. NJ, and Sundays
only S:1S p. m.
For Fredericksburg, Richmond enc
points south at Asst. 7:52 (locaD and
9:47, a. m. 2:27, PAT, SIT Qocal)
GIT, 2:27, SIT, GIT, p. m. daily.
Accommodate for Quantico at
11:O3 a. m. daily and 2.3S p. m. Sat
urdays. Night train leaves 1l:4S p
m. daily for Fredericksburg and IN
termediate stations.
NOTE-Times Of arrival aha Dc
parturs and connections not gnasar
tac5.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1918-02-18
WANTED AT ONCE.
At the highest cash prices,
% 600 RaQS and

10000 pounds Burlap
also all kinds of old junk, such as Old
Iron, Rags, Rubber, Rope, Bones,
Brass, Copper, Zinc, Lead and Metals
of all kinds, also old Autos and Auto
tires, etc.
We also buy all kinds Of paper and
paper Stock, bags, and buriap.
Ship US your goods. We pay the
highest prices. Checks mailed same
day goods are received.
CAPITAL JUNK COMPANY
Phone 559W.
1910 King Street, Alexandria, Va.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1918-02-18
Old FALSE TEETH WANTED

Don't matter if broken. l pay 50
90 S15 per set. Also cash for Old
sold, silver, and broken jewelry.
Send by parcel post and receive
check by return mail. Will hold
goods 10 days for senders approval
of my offer. L. Mazer-2007 south
9th street, Phila., Pa.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1918-02-18

WA&TED-Two lady mattresses.
Salary $500 per week. Apply to
the Alexandria Quick Lunch.
4l-3t.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1918-02-18

FOR SALE Two new brick SIX
room houses; all modern improve
ments. Inquire at 800 north Pat
rick street. 42-3I.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1918-02-18

LOST-Friday afternoon on North
Pitt street, between King and
Cameron, lady'S gold bracelet.
Finder please leave same, at sos
King street and receive reward.
42-3t.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1918-02-18

FOR SALE-125 New folding chairs,
at bargain price. Can be seen at
226 north Royal street, Alexandria.
12-1t.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1918-02-18
Classified Advertising

FOR SALE-Two new modern brick
houses, six rooms, bath and pantry,
concrete cellar, hot and cold water,
electric lights md gas. Back and
front porches. II. first class condi-
ton. Terms reasonable. Address c,
care Gazette. dust
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1918-02-18

FOR SALE-Two Brunswick Bake
Collender Company's pool tables,
Cheap to quick buyer. Chas. r.
Lowenbach, Leesburg, Va. 41-3t
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1918-02-18

ROOMS TO RENT-Furnlshed, with
or without board. Box 3, care Ga
zette. 41-3t
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1918-02-18
THE WASHINGTON VIR
CHINA RAILWAY co.
In effect June q. 1916,

In effect June Ct. 1916,
Subject to Change without Nntiee.
Leave Alexandria For Wnnhingtos-s
Daily Except Sundays and Holidays
A, M.----5 90, { 30. 6 90, s 20. "a.
6 55, Z 10. 20. 7 80. 40. SO, os,
8 10, 8 20, s 40. 90. 9 20. . 40; 10 es.
10 20. 10 40. II 90, II 20. II 4s. Noon
q 90.
P. M.----12 20. IL 40. 90. l 20. ~;
2 90, Q 20. Q 4c, ) 90. ) 20. ) 40, oa
4 20, 4 40. 90. S 20. 40. S 90. 6 a.
7 90, 7 20, Z So. s 90. 8 80. . 90. . 10,
10 90, 10 80, IL 10, IL Sc
Sunday and Holidays. Same al above
except trains at 90. S 40. 8 90, s ~.
40, 10, 80. SO. and 1s A. Il
and II SO P. II.
Leave Alexandria For Mt. Vernon.
A N---Week Days---5 S., IS. ss.
8 SIS, 10 80, il Sop. ME- 80, ! 90.
80, 30, 4 30. S IS. s 40. 7 IS. q,
Sunday as above except s 90 and
SIS A n. and IL So A
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1918-05-19
Eighty Years of Age, Yet Is
One of Most Active of Travelling
Men Coming to This Section

One Of the most unique characters
vas Friday afternoon ordered re-
other than n. w. Flassig. 80 years OF
age, and still in the game, selling
needles. He is known as the Million
aire needle drummer" in all parts of
the country.
Mr.. Flassig, who holds the rather
unique reputation Of being the only
millionaire drummer in the world, has
been paying his many customers, the
drygoods merchants of Pensacola, one
OF his periodical visits during the past
few days, and was seen at the San
Carlos by a representative OF The PEN
sacola Journal.
Although past his s0th milestone. he
says that he is still young, and full of
Vigor, and should be congratulated, not
only on his good health and welI-pre-
served physical condition, but for the
fact that. though dealing in such small
things as common sewing needles. ne
has managed by strict attention to bus
mess, combined With good personal
habits. to accumulate a goodly share
of this worlds goods, most of which
he has accumulated during the past
twenty years. His holdings in the
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1918-05-19

south consists OF lots in Jacksonville
plantation in Texas, and farm lands in
Missouri. But his permanent resi-
dence is at Alhambra, California, where
among much other property, he has
his favored pine-covered bungalow
home, a picture of which he showed
The Journal representative. He is also
interested in large orange groves.
Mr.. Flassig expressed interest in Pen
saco1a, referring to its many advan-
tages as shipping point, and congrat-
ulated the city on being successful in
securing so many shipbuilding plants
and other industries. But he express
ed surprise at our lack OF foresight
in not making better preparations for
the housing of the many people who
have already come to us, to say moth
ing of the thousands who are yet, in
the near future, to come here. When
asked for a suggestion as to how he
would begin on this problem, he said
First, and above all other methods
would build an unlimited number OF
small apartments. with disappearing
beds and many other modern appli-
ances, such as we have been building
and using on the Pacific coast for the
past ten years or more.
wasting our money on so many or the
old out-of-date bedrooms. than we
would of squandering it in any other
foolish manner.
"There is absolutely no common
sense in wasting good materials, and
high price labor in producing so many
useless rooms, when, II you will only
investigate the subject, you will soon
learn how to avoid this useless and
worse than wasted expense.
ANY properly-planned two-room
apartment of the modern type is more
desirable as a home, and will bring
more rent than a four-room apartment
of the old type.
You are aware, perhaps, that Cal
ifornia is known as the land of the
beautiful bungalow Well, we are
proud of our reputation in this line.
But IL you will visit the more modern
OF these pretty homes. there. too. YOU
VIII find but few bedrooms, but many
Murphy beds, and some other type OF
disappearing beds. We have also
learned to save much space by the in
PRODUCTION of the small kitchenette
and the modern steel kitchen.
You have asked for my advice, and
hope your people will try it out.
alonS the lines | have suggested and,
my word for it. if you once give the
small apartment a fair trial. your peo-
pie VIII never again return to the old.
wasteful type, and I predict that you
VIII need hundreds of the modern type.
ana believe you should have them
now"
Mr.. Flsssig left on the eastbound
traia last night for Jacksonville. and
viii sail for England on the 27th for a
visit to the big needle factory at Red
dich
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1918-05-19

ed the training schools for instructions
in advanced telephony. Practice was
given in the largest New York ex-
changes, and was followed by a short
term at military environments so that
the young women might acquire some
familiarity with military terms. Lee
lures were delivered to the recruits by
officers of the signal corps, special en-
phasis being given to the Importance
of lines of communication in modern
warfare. Talks upon personal hygiene
were given by women surgeons.
On March the first contingent sailed
and few weeks later American Off
GERS in France were agreeably sur
prised by hearing people over the
phones who used American terms, gave
splendid service and who could trans
late the message of a French officer to
an American. other groups sailed dur
ing March and April and were stationed
in groups of ten at supply depots or
debarkation bases.
The uniform worn by the woman OPP
orators was designed and prescribed
by the army war college. 1t consisted
or coat and skirt or navy blue sergC,
tailored shirtwaist of navy blue Palm
Beach cloth or similar material, and
the straightforward hat ofsblue felt
with the official orange and white
whipcord or doe-skin, bearing small
devices indicating the rank of the
wearer-chief operator, supervisor,
operator.
1T would be impossible to brigade
American troops without these girls. :"
declared Captain E. J. Wesson, VINO re-
crulted the unit. They are gSing to
astound the people over there by the
efficiency of their work. In Paris il
takes from 40 to 60 seconds to complete
one call. Our girls are equipped to
handle 300 calls an hour
AS they assist in the giving Of COM
mands concerning artillery direction
and calling up of reserves, they have
a tremendously responsible position
The morale of the unit is of the finest.
and they did not come into it wltnout
facing the possibility of danger"
And, from day to day there are reach
ing the war department other reports
that show that American ''hello" girls
are making good in strange land ana
under the most difficult and perhans
hazardous conditions.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1918-05-19
LARGE CLASS FOR
FIRST COMMUNION

A large class of children will receive
their first holy communion, Sunday
morning at the seven o'clock mass at
st. Michaels church. Such an occasion
is regarded as the event in a Catholics
life and the church no doubt will be
crowded with friends and relatives or
the children many of whom also will
approach the holy table. High mass Wilt
be celebrated, sermon to the children
Will be preached by the pastor, Rev
Father r. L. Fullerton, the baptismaI
vows viii be renewed and a special
musical program will be rendered by
the choir with Prof. A. C. Reilly at the
organ. Previous to the services a pro-
cession of the children will take place
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1918-11-19
WRIGHT OIL COMPANY NEWS

A meeting of the Wright Oil Com
pany was held in Winchester last
week. Three new members M. c.
Clay, Of Mt. Sterling, W. c. Cockerell
of Louisville, ]. A. Judy Of Mt. Ster-
ling, we're added to the board. The
officers of the company are M. p.
Wright, president; j. A. Judy, Vice
President; W. C. Cockerell, Secre-
tary and Treasurer.
This company is now drilling a
well on the Spring Hollow lease near
Cave Fork, in Lee county, and also
one on the J. A. Curry tract be-
tween Little and Big Sinking Creeks.
At the meeting it was decided to sink
ten wells in the immediate future and
develop the company's holdings as
rapidly as possible.
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1918-11-19
PUBLIC SALE

l will sell at my home at Cham
bers Station, on
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1918-11-19
FLOUR AND SUGAR
REGULATIONS MODIFIED

Regulations requiring householders
and bakers to purchase 20 per cent
Of substitute with purchase Of wheat
flour have been drawn by the Food
Administration effective Immediately.
Although wheat bread may now
appear on the American table with
out restriction, the food ndministra-
ton announced il will continue TO ad :
vocate the conservation Of flour.
The relation Of what regulations,
which have been in effect in various
forms since last January 2sth, was
ascribed directly in statement is
sued by the food administration, to
the military armistice. 1t was point
ed out that the Mediterranean sea is
now safe for commercial transport
and that the European nations can
draw again on the large wheat sup
plies in India and Australia. With
cargo ships released from military
service, it was said, it also will be
possible to tap accumulated supplies
in the Argentine.
Increase in the best sugar produc.
ing states and in the cane producing
territory OK Louisiana, Of the house,
hold sugar allotments from three
pounds &c FOUR pounds monthly per
capita, was ordered by the food ad-
ministration, effective December /.
At the same time public eating places
in these sections will be permitted to
increase their consumption from
three pounds to four pounds for
every ninety meals served.
For the remainder Of the country,
it was stated, the allotments Of three
pounds monthly per capita for
households and three pounds per
ninety meals for public eating places
will be continued for the present, at
least.
The increase for sugar producing
states was granted, the food admin
istration announced because Of the
lack of cargo space for overseas
shipment with insufficient storage
facilities in this country.
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1918-11-19

You put a mighty low valuation on
your jewelry when the assessor
comes around. But a pawnbroker
will put an even lower valuation on it
when Won try to hook it.
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1918-11-19
NO RELAXATION IN NAVAL
OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES

All warships now under construc-
ton or contracted for will be COM
pleted, Secretary Daniels said, after
the weekly meeting Of the war cabi-
net. He also announced that the
navy yards at Mare Island, Calf,
Philadelphia, Norfolk and New York,
which have enough work on hand
now to keep them busy two years,
will be enlarged.
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1918-11-19
MAID AT DEPOT

At the suggestion Of Mayor W. R.
Mckee, a maid has been placed at
the local depot and it is expected
the building will be kept in a much
more sanitary condition.