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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1918-04-12
WILL IT MEAN A BREAK
Selection of Food Administrator for
State of Virginia Causes Stir
Among Political Leaders.

Among Political Leaders.
Washington, Apr! PA big mud
die, in which clash between Cos.
Westmoreland Davis ami maJcrity
of the Virginia Congressional deie
cation was narrowly averteG, has been
/ stirred up ever the selection o? a
State Food Administrator for that
commonwealth to succeed Col. +. 8,
White, who has resigned to run for
Congress against Representative
Charles c. Carln in the Eighth Dis
trict.
A brea',. involving, among other
things, t1'Tstion as t. who Shout!
be consulted IN Washington regarding
Federal patronage problems vas pc
vented Yesterday by the action OF
W. Mcdonald Lee, former State ish-
cries commissioner, in w'thdar@!n-
his name for the appointment. AIR
Lee was asked by the Senators to a.
ccpt the appointment after the Food
Administration officials had invitni
them to recommend a man for RE
post. The former fisheries com'lis-
sioner came to Washington. agreed 70
take the place, provided he would not
be compelled to give up his private
business affairs, and it was generally
conceded that he would be named.
Mr.. Lee learned late Wednesday,
that shr.t Hoover has re,h j! Il
number of kilograms pr) cst'i'I
against his appointment. Governor
Davis also wrote Mr.. Hoovar urging
the appointment of S. L. Lupton. Of
Frederick county, and oDpo ias TIE
selection of Mr.. Lee. Yesterday 1t
became evident that there "a; :,oln@
to be fight, in which Senators Mar
tin and Swanson and Representatives
Flood, Holland. Saunders, Tatlin, H;r-
rison and Watson would he array I'd
against Governor Davis, and vi. lie
promptly went to Senator Matt ahd
requested him to withdraw his nar:e
He said he would not enter into an
nseeming scramble for the place, thai
had been asked to take the APP
ntment and that he had never
hit it. The position, he added. Is,
there its occupant is called upon
Ye his country in the present
ID he did not wish to be placed
,sition of being compelled to
.sage in scramble for the privilege
o. doing his bit" Senator Martin
told Mr.. Lee that he VAS willing to %o
down the line for him, bat the latter
demurred.
Governor Davis at first recommend
ed three men to Hoover Tor the state
administrator appointment, any one
of whom. he said, would make a &c %
man for the post. These meni.were
Egbert Leigh, of Richmond; Thomas
c. Winston, of Richmond, and S. L
Lap:on, ef Frederick. Mr.. Leigh
could not. accept the appointment OF
account of his health. Mr.. Winston
was barred from taking it because his
firm was given a $3,500.00O contract
by the War Department. Governor
Davis then backed Mr.. Lupton and
wrote a supplementary letter urging
his selection after MesSrs. Leigh anH
Winston had withdrawn.
Governor Davis friends also lnsi-
mattel that he had been treated With
discourtesy BY the Food AdminIstra-
tion By its officials going to Congress
sional delegation and asking it to re-
commend man after he had submit
ted his recommendations
The Federal Food Administrations
has not decided whom it will name.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1918-04-12

Official comment today on the re-
ported landing of American troops at
Vladiyostok was that "the situation
is loaded with dynamite"
Both the State and Navy Depart
ments anticipated that they would be
advised before night.
It has been known for some time
though confdentially = that the
United States was represented in the
squadron lying off the Siberian port,
but officials suggested Americans
would not land there unless American
lives, as we'll as property, were en-
dangered.
It is anticipated that the reported
American action will be seized upon
by Lenine and his pro-Germarn agents
TO infamc the Russian people. This
will be offset, however, by an Ameri-
can statement as to necessity for the
action, for protection of our nationals
in Siberia. Anarchy has, been, rife at.
Vladivostok, and it is assumed that
Americans would join the japanese,
and British only in case of extreme
necessity.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1918-04-12
ALEXANDRlANS ARE BUYING LIBERTY BONDS
m SPITE OF THE COLD WINTRY WEATHER
m r Ranks in the City Have Sold Up Noon Today
Effort Being Up 100000 by Tomorrow
Nipht-Committec Meeting to Held This Evening.
LIBERTY LOAN MEETING TOMORROW NIGHT.
John Temple Graves Will Speak.

John Temple Graves will be the main speaker a: .
andras first big Liberty Loan meeting omc~:W night ~ nc
Opera House meeting will begin promptly at O'CLOCK
Mr. Graves who in Washington yesterday definitely ac
cepted Chairman invitation to make the address mere
Mr. Graves has long speaker and orator.
and since the war has speaking all parts OF the
country at the solicitation of the government
This Alexandrias first opportunity in this campaign 10
show its patriotism demonstrative It's fine idea TO get
out 10 big meeting while and give vent to our feelings
by vigorous support of enthusiastic speakers
In addition there will be on the program George
F. Pearson of the famous princess Pat regiment
and Miss Synon noted speaker and pubcs
peca invitations gone Colonel Parks and officers
and soldiers Camp Humphreys Honorable g. u carhn cy
officials the ladies of the Red Cross, and many others
There will be no Just early and choose
your seats
Let every interested in seeing Alexandria make big
success in the Liberty Loan drive be hand tomorrow night
Won can't this campaign do the next best
thinggve your support to the government and to the
boys in the trenches.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1918-04-12

The jefferson Branch of the Ameri-
can Red Cross, of Del Ray, will give
benefit dance tomorrow evening, in
the auditorium Of the Elks' Home in
Prince street. The committee in
charge of the arrangements is COM
posed of Mrs. Alvin Pennypacker,
chairman, Miss Mazda Foster, Miss
Edith Garrett and Miss Camille De
Lain. These ladies have made every
effort to insure the success of the af-
fair and hope to have a large crowd
in attendance
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1918-04-12
Card of Thanks.

wish to express thanks and appre.
citation to relatives, letter carriers,
postoffice employees and friends for
their kind expressions of sympathy
and the many beautiful floral tributes
at the death of my beloved husband,
Raymond A. Devers.
By his Wife.
SS-lt
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1918-04-12
Auction Sale of Valuable, House and
Lot.

, At the request of the. owner, ] will
offer for sale on Saturday. April l3,
1918: att12 O'Clock moon, in front Of
the ROYAL street entrance to the Mar
kct House, a. two-story brick house,
with lotnsO by 80 feet, at 212 King
street in. Alexandria, suitable for
business, DWELLING or fats. Purchas
er to pay 5000 on day of sale and the
balance within ten days. ,~..i&
i s4.Gt s. SAMUEL II. LUNT.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1918-04-12
Card Party.

st. Mary's Alumnae Association will
hold card party in the Assembly
Hall of the Academy at 8 o'clock this
evening. Proceeds to be used in buy
ing Liberty Bond. The young ladies
expect to meet all their friends there
this evening. Admission fec is 25
cents. SS-1t
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1918-04-12

One minor case was disposed of in
the Corporation Court today. Judge
Barley has reappointed Robinson Mon
cure, E. E. Lawler and Clinton n.
Ballenger the board Of tax review.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1918-04-12

The Herbert Springs branch of the
Red Cross gave a dance last night at
Fort Hunt and notwithstanding the
inclement weather there were about
one hundred present. Among those
from Alexandria who attended were
Mr.. and Mrs. George H. Schwarzmann,
Mrs. James w. Bales, Miss Cora Duff
fey, Miss Esther Heishley, Mrs. Tar
bell Miss Hattie Douglas, Miss Eliza
Douglas, Miss Nellie Uhler, Miss
Pearl Schwarzmann and Miss Lillian
Schwarzmann. This organization plans
to give a dance at the fort once
month for the benefit of Red Cross
work and also for the entertainment
of the soldiers stationed at that post.
The affair last night was quite a sue
cess and it is hcoed that as the wealth
er improves the attendance will be
larger.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1918-04-12

The body of Simeon Denty was
brought to this city yesterday and
buried in Ivy Hill cemetery. He died
at his home in Lorton, Fairfax county,
on Tuesday.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1918-04-12

Nothing further has been learned
by the Alexandria police authorities in
regard to the identity of the man who
was found dead in his room at Hotel
Belvoir in this city Thursday morning.
Chief Goods has received no reply
from an inquiry sent to Gettysburg,
Pa. An effort was made to get some
trace of the man there owing to the
fact that tag was found on lis coat,
evidently placed there by tailor,
which bore the name "Dr. Moraity,"
and was also marked "Brehm, Tailor"
The deceased wore dark overcoat
and derby hat, and is thought to have
been at least sixty years of age. His
body was removed to Wheatley's NOR
tuary parlors where it remains await
ing Identification.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1918-04-12
AIRMAN BREAKS HIS NECK.
15O-Fcct Fall Fatal to Mechanic, but
Partner is Unhurt.

Lake Charles, La, April l2.-Me-
chanic Grovenor, of Indiana, was XIII
ed at Gerstner aviation field yester-
dav N l5O-foot fall. His flying par
tner escaped injury. Grovener's neck
was broken. The scene Of the aecl-
dent was about fifteen miles from this
city.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1918-04-12

The attention of every member Of
the executive committee Of the Alex
andria Chapter of the Red Cross is
CALLED to the fact that there will be
a meeting of that committee on T urs-
day evening next, April 10th, at s
O'Clock in the rooms Of the Chamber
of Commerce.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1918-04-12

The board of lady managers of the
Alexandria Hospital announce that
the young ladies Of the High School
will repeat the play "The Eiopement
of Ellen" recently presented in the
High School auditorium for the bene-
fit of the hospital. The place and date
will be announced as soon rs definite
arrangements are made.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1918-04-12

The number OF special policemen
for this .,t.y will be increased from
thirty L. one hundred, if resolution
is passed which it is said will be In
troduced in the city council at its
meeting to be held next week.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1918-04-12
Alexandria City and Suburbs

A box party was given last night
at the home OF Miss Thelma Walker,
1901 Gibbon street, for the benefit
of the Second Presbyterian Sunday
school.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1918-04-12

The body of Mrs. Laura NJ. Shaw,
wife of John A. Shaw, who died at
the Alexandria hospital yesterday
morning, was sent to VIII :,ling, West
Virginia, LAST night for burial. Mr..
and Mrs. Siiaw and their two children
came to Alexandria about five weeks
ago from Pittsburgh, Pa.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1918-04-12

An alarm Of fire called the depart
ment to Col. Ficklin's home, corner of
Duke and Columbus streets, this morn
ing at half-past II o'clock where the
chimney was found to be burning olt.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1918-04-12

A called meeting of the Parish Aid
Society of Christ Church will be held
at s o'clock this evening to meet the
members of the vestry and discuss
matters of Importance to the church.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1918-04-12

Sarah E. Frazier, wife of Ernest
Frazier, a respected colored resident,
died last nig.. It 11:10 o'clock, at her
home 622 Sc.til Washington street,
after a very short illness.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1918-04-12

1t is expected that resolution will
be introduced in the city council at its
next meeting asking for an appropri-
alton of at least $500 with which to
provide one Or more public comfort
stations at convenient places in the
city.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1918-04-12

Mrs. ]. H. Mansfield has been elect
ed to represent Samaritan Rebekah
lodge of this city at the Assembly
to be held in Lynchburg in May.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1918-04-12

"The Blue Bird" is the symbol OF
Happiness. See it at the Richmond
tomorrow.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1918-04-12

"Thc Blue Bird" is the symbol OF
Happiness. See it at the Richmond
tomorrow.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1918-04-12

sThc Blue Bird" is the symbol OF
Happiness. See it at the Richmond
tomorrow.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1918-04-12

If you can't shoot a gun you can
help fight by buying Liberty Bonds.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1918-04-12

The funeral of Mrs. America Keys,
who died at her home at Lincolnia,
Fairfax county, on Wednesday, was
held at Demane's chapel in this city
this afternoon at one o'clock. She
was ~ years old.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1918-04-12
House Wiring and Electrical Repair

IHps
When you have electrical work of
any kind to be done call William Mat
thews, Gil North Henry street, Alex
andria. Phone 235-J. All work done
in wolkmanlike manner. Satisfaction
Guaranteed Low prices. S6-4t
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1918-04-12
Nine. Petrova Tonight.

Nine. Petrova will be seen tonight at
the Richmond in the second picture
from her own studios. "The Light
Within" is strong domestic drama
in which Laurel Durand (Mme. Pc
trova) has to make two momentous
decisions: she has to choose between
saving her own sons life or those OF
many other children and later, be4
tween either her husband (whom shs
does not love) and the man she really
loves when it is in her power to saTa
one but not both. -
The cast includes Thomas Holding
who played opposite Nine. Petrova in
Daughter of Destiny" recently showa
at the Richmond. I
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1918-04-12

"Thc Blue Bird" is the symbol of
Happiness. See it at the Richmond
tomorrow
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1918-04-12

II YOU don't come across the kaiser
will. Stop him with a Liberty Bond,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1918-04-12

"Thc Blue Bird" is The symbol of
Happiness. See it at the Richmond
tomorrow.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1918-04-12

The funeral of the late Raymond
Devers, who died Tuesday morning in
St. Agnes Hospital, near Baltimore,
from the effects of injuries received
in an automobile accident, was held
at 4:30 o'clock yesterday afternoon
from the family residence 1922 Queen
street. The services were conducted
by the Rev. Dr. Eugene B. Jackson,
of the First Baptist Church, and inter-
ment was in Bethel cemetery. the
pallbearers were six letter carriers
from the city postoffice, former asso-
ciates of the deceased, who was at
one time letter carrier.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1918-04-12

"Thc Blue Bird" is the symbol Oh
Happiness. See It at the Richmond
tomorrow. 4Gss
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1918-04-12

The battle in Flanders, which IS con-
tinuing along twcnty-milc front.
is expected hourly to spread north
ward to Ypres and southwark toward
the Picardy battle front.
On the Flanders front, as in Pi-
cardy. the British center has given
way, while the wings are holding.
The hinges on which the British re-
tirement swung in Picardy were Ar
ras and the Disc. south of 1.afere.
The hinges of the Flanders retire.
ment are HciI>bcfe and Labassee.
A stretch of fifteen miles between
Labassee and Arras separates these
two fronts. In this comparatively
quiet sector is Vimy ridge, made ia.
nous by the Canadians.
This height, which lies directly
north of Arras, is firmly held by the
British, and its possession is gener-
ally credited with retarding the ene-1
nv drive in Picardy. From here Haig
threatens Hindenburg's attcnuated
lines of communication on the north
ern portion of the Picardy front.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1918-04-12

Members of the Liberty Loan COM
mittee are much elated over securing
the Hon. John Temple Graves, editor
of the New York American, and ia
nous orator, for the big Liberty Loan
meeting tomorrow night at the opera
house. Mr.. Graves is more in demand
for after dinner addresses and set
speeches in big meetings than any
man in Washington outside of the
President and prominent government
officials. He is native of the South,
having been horn in South Carolina,
but spent much OF his life before
coming to Washington and New York
as editor of the New York American
in the state CT Georgia. He was also
the editor of the Atlanta Georgian
for many years. He has been classed
throughout the South with Henry w.
Grady as an orator and leader of pro-
gressive and patriotic sentiment. A
great audience should be out toner
row night to hear the distinguished
Southerner and also the famous Cam
adian soldier, and author, George +.
Pearson, and the noted woman speak
er, Miss Katherine Synon.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1918-04-12
HINDENBURG WOUNDED
German Commander-in-Chief StrucR
by Fragment of Shell Dropped by
Allied Aviator.

Zurich, April 12.-Field Marshal
Won Hindenburg, chief of staff of the
German army, was wounded while on
the western front and now is undelI
treatment in a private hospital, ac1
cording to information from Strass1
burg today.
1t was said that the field marshall
was struck by fragment OF bomb
dropped by an allied aviator.
All of the "war lords of Germany,
including the kaiser himself, went to|
the western front when the big Pi-
cardy drive began.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1918-09-13
his feet. His face. seemed suddenly
old, haggard
The HAltinQ NhWA


'Of course Lii has it hidden in thai
melodramatic library of hers" he sad
at last betrsying a knowledge Of Lii
Iian's secrets which + had long suspect.
ed Al the look Il madvertert contempt
which he saw in my eyes he flushed
hoty
please. please don't think that | ever
have or ever will give that knowledge
10 anybody else" he said hoarsely. and
| could not help but believe him But
your life and your fathers depend upon
my getting that paper, and I'm going
after II. 1t won't do you or Betty one
bit Of good TO try TO prevent me. In the
eyes OF the police and the people around
here, you well know | am supposed
10 he the head of this househ' ID
He paused. bent forward and looked
A me steadily
Don't get any idea I'm stuck on this
devils work, he said, but I'd do dirt
Ter Jobs than this to save you"
"lou will be spared this particular
one ] returned coolly "for the library
B, locked and barred and guarded BY an
armed service operative. Please don't
he,ray my confidence to Betty. She
doesn't know a thing about it,
(CDpyrlghil
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1918-09-13
COUNTIES
| REPORT FIGURES
/ ON REGISTRATION
Eowata Is First to Turn in
| Complete Count.

10 Nowata Counll IN the northeast
Former OF the state goc, the distinction
Pi beng the first county IN Oklahoma 10
liz complete official report, with Nd
utant General Gip,on on the result OF
Thursday registration
A telegram this morning from the
rounty registrar OF Nowata county
|howed that 20l4 men registered there
Pnd all registration cards have been as
(embled IN the uilcc.oi the county reg.
straf Nowata i, one Of the smallest
Counties IN the state
Dozen Counties Report.
Local board No 3 OF Oklahoma City
which Mike Donnely, city commits
ioner OF accounting and finance, is sec
fetary IS the first local board to report.
Reports had been received from about
alt dozen counties up TO noon today
md General Glpsun said he was still
optlul that he viii be in position 10 file
IS Geographic report 20 Washington
onlghi Report, from county regis.
rar' are being received by long dis
Rnce telephone and by telegraph.
Registration Over 100000.
There Is every indication in tire re-
or,s received so far, General Gipson
AID, that the total number OF men reg
ttered IN Oklahoma will run above
WOOO CountIe, that have reported
how a higher registration than va,
siimaied before the registration. Short
geS OF cards and other supplies, which
ccurred IN many places, caused no &c,
louS inconvenience as there were
nough surplus cards OF the 1917 ISSUE
take care OF the situation.
City Registers 1919.
Six missing precincts under the
rndlciion OF local board No !. re-.
ortlng this morning brought the total
%Nrailon OF men and boy, between
and Is years old in Oklahoma Civ
10 l2I49, totallng l4p more than
he estimate furnished the adu,ant
eneral This figure does not include
hose men and bows subject 10 tr
iree local board, who may have reg.
tered al other place,
Five OF the SIX missing precinct,
|ere in ward ! and the other in ward
Precinct 4 OF ward ) reported l52;
reelnct OF ward | reported 295
Teeihci 3, ll4 precinct 5. lOSt precinct
lb and precinct - 10