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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1918-05-09
GERMAN WARSHIPS SHIPPED
More Than Forty Successfully At
tackled by British Submarines.

Washington, D. c., May 9.-More
than forty German warships have
been attacked successfully by British
submarines.
This was disclosed by an official
British statement received here and
made public yesterday by the Com
mittee on Public Information. The re-
view was the most extensive ever
received in this country of the work
of the British underwater craft, con-
corning the activities of which little
news has reached America since tLeir
famous raids in the Dardanelles and
the Baltic Sea
Various exploits of individual craft
are recounted. In many instances the
submarine commanders have threaded
their way through dangerous mine
fields to seek out their quarry, and
so successful have they been in pene-
trating the defenses of the German
coast that the report notes that the
enemy rarely allows his above-water
craft beyond the confines of his har-
bors"
Most of the battles narrated in the
review were with German destroyers
which had sailed forth presumably or
raiding expeditions, but in one in
stance submarine commander told OF
sighting four dreadnoughts of the
"Kaiser" class off the Danish coast
and of discharging torpedoes at two
of them. The submarine submerged
as the torpedoes were fired, but from
the sounds of explosions which the
commander heard, he concluded that
two of the battleships we're hit. The
submarine was prevented by German
destroyers from rising to the surface
to observe the effects of it's attack.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1918-05-09
SURPRISED BY WIFE'S WILL.
J. c. S. Blackburn Brings Suit Re-
garding His Home.

Former Senator J. C. S. Blackburn,
Of Kentucky: yesterday brought suit
in the eu::~.;.- courts to restrain Fan
ME G. h,:ch, James Barbour kitch
and his wife, FRANCIS Buell. hitch, and
Mrs. Ida M. Love, from disposing Of
the property at 1902 Nineteenth street
northwest, Washington.
The complaint recites that or De-
cember II, 1901, Senator Blackburn,
then a widower, married Mary E.
Blackburn, widow of Henry H. Black
burn, in no way related to pla' ntiff.
At the time of this marriage, it is
averred, she possessed no property
and had no income.
In 1902 he negotiated for the pur-
chase of the premises above namel:
Senator Blackburn AYERS that on ac-
count Of his daughters by his first
wife Directing to his second marriage,
he had the deed to the home place
made out in his wife's name, the
agreement being that in case CT her
death she was to devise the property
to him.
In December, 1908, it is alleged, his
wife made will conveying the prop
erty to him, as planned, which wss
placed in a sealed envezopc, and so
remained.
Senator Blackburn alleges that IN
consequence o. his reliance on this
will ana the agreement existing pc
tween himself and wife. he made full
payment on the purchase price IF tie
property in question, amounting TO
SO, 900, and has paid taxes thereon ever
since.
On March Z, this year. Mrs. Black
burn died, leaving two sisters. Fannie
G. Kitch and Ida N. Love.
March II, 1918, Senator Blackburn
says he offered for probate the WIZ
of his wife dated December 10, 1903,
and was greatly surprised on March
26 when Mrs Fannie G. kitch offered
two later wills of his wife, in which
the home property at 1902 Nine
teenth street was devised to- Senator
Blackburn during his lifetime only,
thereafter to revert to Mrs. kitch ana
James Barbour k!tch. ~
Senator Blackburn says he is in Ill
health, and wants the courts to re-
strain defendants from interfering
with his ownership Of the home prop
erty. l..s: s..9.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1918-05-09
Found Shot Dead.

Winchester, Va !, May 9.-charles H.
Gather, So years old, a wealthy Fred
erick county farmer, fruit grower ana
landowner, was found dead tuesday
morning in an excavation beside the
bridge half mile from his home. Inc
ton Of his head had been blown on by
the discharge CT a shot gun, Which
lay beneath his crumpled up BODY. a
coronel's jury certified he prooaOiy
had met death accidently by stumbling
over the root Of a tree. Surviving
him are his wife and three children
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1918-05-09
ROUNDING Up EDLERS.

As has been stated in the Gazette,
tic Chamber OF Commerce a. a meet
ing Tuesday night called attention 70
tti,s. fiS,cE; i,es 3 number Of men, white
mid casscSa, decline offers Of employ
E>aHt wh:ie othsrs never labor full
v'c:l::,, ~ lcy themselves off o. all
Sc,ts ef EnTst:c&ts.
G,ae police department. has. -eecnt,y
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1918-05-09

WANTED-Capable young lady ste
nographer; opportunity for advance
ment; congenial surroundings. APP
ply to the C. & P. Telephone 20.
business office, l05 North Alfred
street. 1lt-oI
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1918-05-09
Get a Transfer.

If you are on the Gloomy Line,
Get a transfer.
If you're inclined to fret and pine,
Get a transfer.
Get off the track of Doubt and Gloom
Get on Sunshine Train-there's
room.
Get transfer.
If you are on the Worry Train,
Get a transfer.
You must not stay there and complain
Get a transfer.
The Cheerful Cars are passing through
And there is lots Of room for you.
Get transfer.
If YOU are on the Grouchy Track,
Get a transfer.
Just take Happy Special back.
Get a transfer.
Jump on the train and pull the rope
That lands you at the State Hope.
Get a transfer.
The Booster.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1918-05-09

FOR SALE Or RENT-7-room house.
lot and stable, at Bancroft. Va, en-
electric line, 6 miles from AleXan-
dria; will sell on easy terms or rent
at SIS per month. P. 0. Box 43,
Alexandria, Va. lO9-6t
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1918-05-09
Some People

think that milk which eighteen should really be
perfectly frank about it. milk NOT rich
producing especially babies and children That does not
that good for people, and the doctors say that rich
Our efforts all devoted to the production Of the cne heaest milk
possible
something your and cereal. why not get
We produce the you
half Featherstone bottle and till the
will you can od
nariy buy
And the bottle will only cost 2 cents
While children drink healthy Featherscne Milk can have real
Feahesone
FEATHERST0NE FARMS
of goo1k
Telephones. SIT Alexandria 10 Lorton
Feathersone William County, Virginia,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1918-05-09
PLENTY OF COAL.
officials Deny Danger of Fuel FAMINE
Next Year.

The Railroad Administration yes
terday denied that the nation VIII SUI
fer a fuel famine next winter. Officials
charged that freely circulated reports
that the supply of coal will run lar
short of the eountry's present lndus-
trial and domestic needs, wrer efforts
of profiteers to force higher prices. !.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1918-05-09

CASH PRICES paid for old
feather beds. Drop postal and will
call to see you Address F. r. c.,
care Gazette. 111-5t
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1918-05-09

FOR RENT-A fine opportunity fer
married couple wishing to secure
housekeeping quarters; desirable
surroundings; price reasonable; for
particulars phone Alexandria TOO
during the day from 8 to o'clock.
109-4t
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1918-05-09

WOOD FOR SALE-Pine wood sawed
stove length, SO per cord delivered
at your door; store now for winter.
Drop posal to Harry Beasley,
Route, No. 2, Fairfax, Va.
709-6t
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1918-05-09

WANTED-Settled man for our ac-
cessory department; hours from
$50 p. m. to 8 p. M; one with
some knowledge Of Ford car pre-
ferred; must have excellent refer
ences regarding character. Apply
to Remschel Auto Sales Company,
Alexandria. 1O6-Gt
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1918-05-09

tifuls German language. These sta
tistics are most useful warning to
the neutral countries"
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1918-05-09

IOST-On electric car coming from
Washington about 3 p. m Wednes-
day, soldiers khaki-colored sock,
with white striped cuff, white heel
and toe. Finder please return to
Mrs. George 7. hlipstein, COT Prince
street. Hit
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1918-05-09

PAPER HANGING, ana window
Shades made to order. Estimates
checrful!y given. H. E. Webb, 1877
South Fairfax street. Phone TIC.
Thurs. Fri.-Sat-tf.
WANTED-Middle aged white woman
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1918-05-09

WANTED-Young man in hardware
store for general work. An oppor-
tunity to learn good business and
earn fair wages. Apply Carlin-Hul-
fish Company, 3l5 King street, city.
111-3t
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1918-05-09

pocleetbooi, on ear be-
tween Alexandria and Washington.
Finder please return to 207 North
Fairfax street and receive reward.
Hit
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1918-05-09

FOR RENT-One 4-room apartment,
and furnished rooms for men; also
for sale, 3 beds and springs, three
dressers and some electric fans. APP
Ply to II. S. Fairfax, Prince and
South Royal streets, city. Phone
5S2. l0S-6t
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1918-05-09

OUT entire stock Of wall
paper, by the first of the month.
Wall paper from 5 cents doubla
roll up. 3. f. Mudd, 120 South
Fairfax street, Alexandria.
1lf-3t
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1918-05-09

WANTED-Furnished or unfinished
country, suburban and city houses
for high class tenants; long or short
terms. NJ. L. Eorner, 612 King
street. l1l-tf
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1918-05-09

WANTED-Two frst-class carpenters.
Apply to s. d. Devaughan, 300 N.
Royal street. 10S-6t
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1918-05-09

WANTED-Young man for clerical
position at Camp Humphreys. APP
ply 300 King street, Alexandria.
109-tf
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1918-05-09

FOR SALE-Pu. red pigs, regist-
cred DUroc-Jerse IS, sows and boars;
finest blood lines. c. A. Gwinn,
Valusia Farm, Alexandria, Va.
Holt
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1918-05-09

to handle storeroom supplies. Call
at Hotel Belvoir, Alexandria, and
ask for the manager. 109-5t
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1918-05-09

FOR SALE-Two-ton Alec truck
chassis. " L. Homer, or Central
Garage. 111-3t
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1918-05-09

FOR SALE-Large oak bedroom set,
consisting of bed, springs and dress
cr. Call from 6 to s p. m, at Carlyle
Apartment, No. 8. 110-2t
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1918-05-09

WOMAN WANTED-To assist with
homework; permanent position;
good salary. Apply at sos South
Lee street, city. 110-3t
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1918-05-09

WANTED-At once, carriage build
er or helper. Apply Frank koat, loo
South Payne street. ll1-ot
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1918-05-09
Classified Advertising

WANTED-Boy with wheel, over Ia
800 King street. loo-1
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1918-05-09

FOR RENT-Two (2) double rooms
and one single room. Apply at pa
South Washington street.
HOPE
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1918-05-09

entered at the Postoflce at AleIan-
sria. virginia as second class matter.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-10-18
TEN COAL MINES
 PRACTICALLY SHUT
 DOWN BY EPIDEMIC
Serious Conditions Prevail at Sypsey and Calumet Mines, Where Doc
 tors Are Also Victims

Ten coal mines in the Birmingham district are reported either entirely or partially closed down as the result of the epidemic of influenza that has been raging all over the country for ths rast two or three weeks. At Sip sey, according to rerorts made to I'ro- duction Manager H. c Sslheimer a55 miners have the influenza and there are To doctors or nurses to care for them the doctors themselves having been stricken with the disease.
 From Calumet mines, in Walker county, similar reports como in, and eight or 10 other mines are said to be in the same condition.
 Judge Selheimer has been instructed by the United States fuel administra- tion to cooperate with tho ~state and county health authorities in their ef- forts to stamp out .the disease. and he has offered his services and the ser vices of those woorking under him for this purpose.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-10-18

This is the twelfth chapter of
 series which Mir. COrbett Is writ
 ing concerning his great fight
 with James J. Jeffries in 1900. In
 tbis series of articles MT. Corbett
 reveals to the public, for the first
 time, some of the dramatic and
 humorous features of that fight
 which, up to this time, were known
 only to his intimates.
 There was lot of enthusiasm in my corner as l went back there after the twentieth round-and there was much enthusiasm among my friends in the crowd. From all corners came another great cheer for me; it was perhaps the best ovation 1 got that night. My sec onds, excited, rushed at me as I went to sit in my chair, and exclaimed: >
 You've got him whipped, Jim; you ve got him whipped Five more rounds and then you're the champion again"
 And so it looked-at that moment. Out side of the third round. when Jeff smashed a powerful blow to my stomach, the champion hadn't landed staggering blow throughout the fight My seconds and my friends, reasoning that if Jeff couldn't stop me in 20 rounds he couldn't do it in the five that remained especially in view of the fact that at the end of the 20th I was fresher and seemingly in far better condition than my big rival.
 "Corbett wins by mile,' yelled a big part of the crowd. Another part Of it-some of Jeffries' adherents-began leaving the arena soon after the goth round was over And just about that time those who had bet on me to last 20 rounds were busy collecting their wagers. That was an era when tons of money were bet at the ringsde of all the big contests and when payment of wag- CTS was made the minute the bets had been won.
 The bell changed for the opening of the 21st round and Jeff and I jumped from our corners and dashed for each other toward the center of the ring.
 "Corbett, resuming his aggressiveness, opened with another jab to Jeffries bat tered nose," recites the newspaper &C., counts. Jeff tried to even up with smash to the. jaw, but Corbett beat him to the punch, landing a left to the cham pion's wind and then right to Jeff's stomach. Jeff cracked in the ribs with vicious left and repeated with right. He tried to send home another punch to the same place, but Corbett side-stepped
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-10-18
PROVISIONS TAXING PRESIDENTS SALARY
 ARE STRUCK OUT
Finance Committee Also Re- jects House Provisions Taxing State and Mu-
 nicipal Bonds

Washington, October 7-The Senate finance committee in revising the war revenue bill today struck out house provisions taxing the salaries of the President, members of the supreme court and superior courts and state officials.
 The committee also rejected House provisions taxing state and municipal bonds, Tie committee held that such imposts would be unconstitutional, Chairman Simmons announced.
 The federal governments right to tax the salaries of the President, judges and state officials, as well as the in come from state and municipal bonds, has been the subject of discussion in both houses ever since it was first proposed. In the Senate recently Sem atcr Knox of Pennsylvania, republican, declared such a provision would be constitutional, but Senator Thomas of Colorado, democrat, and several others insisted tho federal government had no such powers.
 Senator Simmons announced tonight that the House provisions taxing the salaries of military and naval officers had heen reorened by the committee with view to amending the measure so as to differentiate between officers holding clerical jobs at home and in actual service.
 An amendment to the bill by which taxpayers suffering losses in the oper- ation of their business may secure re- funds front the treasury of taxes al- ready paid was adopted.
 Under the amendment a person suf- ferinE loss in the operation of his busi- ness might. by submitting adequate proof to the Secretary of the Treasury, receive a refund from the tax paid l,y him for the preceding year. Should the amount of the loss result in the refund being more ttan the total amount of taxes paid by hir., then the amount in excess would be credited to hin. on lis taxes for the coming year. Refunds would be made only for losses suffered. prior to December 31, 1916.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-10-18
Hubbard Bros. & Co.'s Letter

New York, October 17-(Spccial Gables this morning were sharply lower than due, but had little effect upon our market, as it is felt that the character of the war news might easi- lyN cause q lower market Liverpool was not as active 9 seller here as has recently been the case. and on a cover ing demand ir the near positions tho market was at one time some sc points higher than yesterday, Scattered hedge selling and, the indisposition of local traders to follow any advance led to subsequent decline to withia st bale of last night. There was scnie buying for domestic mills and the mar ket was, generally speaking, steadier than has recently been tho case. We find no change in the temper of tho trade, however. which is decidedly earish.-Hubbard Bros. & Co.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-10-18
TIDAL WAVE ADDS
 T0QUAKE HORRORS Porto Rico Suffers From Terrific Earth TremOrs.
 More Than 100 Killed

Washington, October 17.--Tidal waves, which followed the earthquake in Porto Rico, added to the death toll and devas- tation, the American Red Cross was ad- Wsed today in cablegrams from San Juan. The city of Mayaguez, the third largest on the island practically was destroyed by the thrush of water, while the town of Agudilla was badly dam aged.
 Other towns on the western part of the island were damaged by the earth shocks and the death list is placed at more than 100, with probably 300 in- jured Hundreds of families are home less and the property loss is estimated at from $3.O00.o00 to $4OO0,00O.
 Owing to the damage to railroads, roads and telegraph and telephone wires, the message said, exact conditions in the devastated territory could not yet be determined
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-10-18
; RAEwrwe~rac TT~0 UyEa~-an Main
 OUASAAaRAaSM~O OSC AEnCAAh 9OOl
Corbett's Daily Letter
 On Great Sport Topics
By JAMES !. CoRBRTT


 and then drove home right to Jeffs stomach and crossed with right to the head. Jeff missed a jab for Corbetts face, but partially landed q right to Cor petts stomach. The champion was de- voting almost all of his energies to pounding Corbetts stomach and ribs, but most of the blows that he was sending home lacked full force because Corbetr, by clever defensive tactics, either brushed aside the blows or took them going away. It was Corbetts round"
 And then came the twenty second.
 Jeff opened with & rush and Cor bett, dodging his blows, backed to the ropes,' declared newspaper accounts. Jeff landed twice to Corbetts body ana once to the head. Corbett stabbed the champion with another left and then, stepping away jabbed Jeff with pow erful left hook. Jeff went for Corbett, but was met with jab to the mouth. Corbett swung left that crashed into Jeff's ribs, but the champion wouldn't turn back. Realizing he was beaten man unless he could batter Corbett into unconsciousnesS In less than four full rounds of fighting, Jeff rushed Corbett in a fury. He swung with everything he had and kept after Corbett unceas- ingly. Corbett. noticing this, resumed his old dancing away tactics, but sev- eral times Jeff succeeded in cornering him and banging his ribs and stomach. The blows, however, didn't seem to hurt Corbett, and although he was fighting with more caution than earlier, he con- tinued to jab Jeff with his left. Cor bett stopped several rushes by pushing out his left against Jerfs face, but Jeff was not to be held off. He kept Corbett on the defensive and ripped home two heavy blows to the stomach, but got two lefts to the face in return as the round ended"
 It was Robert Burns who said that the best laid plans of men often so flooie- and the Seotchman was right. As the twenty-second round ended and during the rest for the twenty third, laid some elaborate plans to make victory absolute ly certain for me; decided upon a future course of battle that would win for me without question of doubt.
 But my plans were shattered and my hopes of regaining the heavyweight championship were sent crashing to earth less than two minutes later when Jim Jeffries sent a punch to my chin-which never saw started on it's way, and which I don't remember having re- ceived.
 CTo be continued tomorrow.)
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-10-18
Major Huffey Visits
 Mother and Sister
Member of A. E. F. in Medical Corps
 Has Seen Service Overseas

Maj. R. G. Huffey of the American expeditionary forces In France, arrived in Birmingham yesterday for a brief visit to his mother, Mrs. F. A. Huf- fey, and his sister Mrs. J. NJ Broadly, at 2l65 Eleventh avenue. south Major liuffey has just returned to the United States after 15 months spent overseas in the sanitary corps
 Major Huffey was sent back to Amer ica on certain mission, and will re- turn overseas as soon as he completes the task assigned him over here in connection with the medical corps.
 Mrs Broadly, his sister, Is the wife of Dr. J. NJ. Broadly, pastor of the Fifth Avenue Presbyterian church.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-10-18
LIVE STOCK DUROC BOAR
(Bv "King Protection")

y AA11i g | I AOSSSOAo4A Attractive, age 25 months; weighs today 800; in breeding condition; splendid back; well off the ground; big bone; beautifuf head and ears. He is line bred King of Cols.'' Great spring boars by De fender Direct and Taxpayers Model. ' Satisfaction guaranteed. Geo. B. Mo- Manama, Calhoun, Ky. FOR SALE-Good grade pigs of the Du- roc, Poland-China and Berkshire breeds; good, thrifty pigs, 6 to weeks old, at $6.50 and $75O each; also book ing orders for pigs to be delivered fall and winter. c. F. Salmon, Spring Gar den, Ala.
 FOR SALE-Five high-grade dairy cows; all fresh. also 23 Duroc and Poland China pigs, 8 weeks old. Mrs. C. Hofer, near Huffman, route 5, box 2S, Bfr- ningham.
 MULE FOR RENT-Good, heavy mule for rent for winter Robertson Brick Co.,, Ave. B and 9th st. Phone 225O.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-10-18

While the United States acquired title to the Virgin islands by treaty with Denmark on August i. lsl6 after nego- tiations of more than half a century, tho language of the people is English, though the islands were under the Danish flag for 245 years
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-10-18
FARM AND TIMBER LANDS

FAKM AND IlMBEK LANDS DO YOU WANT a $15,006 farm and min eral property, 240 acres, for $596O. terms s170O cash, balance reasonable, monthly or yearly installments? (Forced sale) Reddish sandy land, fairly smooth, 2 rough cottages, barn, springs, about s acres in cultivation. schools, churches. A sale will include A mineral interests. Gold can be banned over large part of surface. Adjoins Lowd gold mine and other gold mines at Chulafinne, Cleburne county, Ala. The Fonville gold mine is on it, opened up, pumps, engine and races; about miles from railroad. Answer Lock Box 11S, An nSton, Ala.
 100 ACRES, Blount county, T miles One onta, l.. &S N. R. R.; has 4-room house. small barns and sheds, 30 acres in cul- tivation, half level, 15 acres fenced for pasture, in public road; spring, well, stream; price SIPS, payable s5OO cash, balance one, two, three years. Owner. J. L. Hagler, 320 Ann st., Ensey, Ala. If you want to buy or sell farm land. write Ingl am Land Co.,. Birmingham