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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1918-09-23
NEWS OF THE DAY

The Kaiser is said to be seriously in
disposed and has been compelled to
cancel all immediate engagements.
Field Marshal Won Hindenburr re-
plying to greetings sent TO him from
patriotic meeting in Juterbog said:
THE first replies from the enemy
camp to the Austrian note reveal our
enemies state of mind. In the face
of this there can be only one watch
word, German people be hard"
Americas answer TO Austria Hun
gary's recent peace note and the
speech of Premier Clemenceau of
France on the same subject should,
according to the Lokal Anzeigcr, of
Berlin, be posted on bilboards and be
communicated to the German people
by the distribution Of millions of
pamphlets. "No German man or wo-
man VINO knows the contents and
significance Of these declarations.'
the newspaper declares, "can doubt
that peace is attainablc only either
our victory or at the price Of
our utter destruction"
An Austrian regiment at Rovno in
the Russian province of Volhynia, is
in dispatch received at Ba-
sell from Kiev to have refused to go
to the battle front in France. The
Austrians unfolded the red flag and
ne said to have been joined by two
lthcr rcrsiments.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1918-09-23

VIRGINIA.
In the Clerks Office of the Circuit
Court Of the City Of Alexandria, on
the 10Th day Of September 1918.
Columbus Franklin Sherwood, VS..
Katie f. Sherwood. In Chancery.
Memo.
The object of this suit is to obtain
a divorce measa ct thoro upon the
ground of wilful desertion and aban-
donment without just cause or excuse.
1t appearing by an affidavit in this
cause that the defendant Katie E.
Sherwood, is nonresident of this
State: It IS Ordered, That said defend
ant appear here within fifteen days
after due publication of this order, and
90 what is necessary to protect their
interests in this suit.
f. B. Washington, P. @.
A copy --Teste
40 Newell S, Greenaway. Clerk.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1918-09-23

The Kaiser is said to be seriously in
disposed and has been compelled to
cancel all immediate engagements.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1918-09-23

VIRGINIA-In the clerks Office OF
the Circuit Court Of the City of Alex
andria, on the 3Oth day of July, 1918.
Marion F. NJ. Iglehart VS.. John ",
Iglehart.
Memo.-The object of this suit is to
obtain for the complainant an abso-
lutte divorce from the bonds Of matri-
mony from the defendant On the
grounds of wilful and voluntary deser-
ton and abandonment for more than
three years prior to the institution OF
this suit; custody Of infant child; and
resumption of maiden name, and for
general relief. 1t appearing by an
affidavit filed in this cause that the
defendant, John w. Iglehart, is a
nonresident of this state: 1t is or
dered, That said defendant appear
here within fifteen; days after due
publication of this, order, and do what
5 necessary to protect his interests in
this suit. $500.
Robinson Moncure, P. O., A copy.
Teste.
Newell S. Greenaway, !
>.,i., II r,f Clerk.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1918-09-23
REPORTS ALL MASTERS
Chief Sherry of Richmond Issues Or
ders to Watch Closely for Viola
lions of Government Request.

IlOltS vi Wv iNttutSl-
Richmond, Sept 23.-That the chase
for MASTERS and slackcrs will he
thorough is indicated by the energy
with which the fuel administrators and
the chief of police are working to-
gcthcr. The chief issued orders to the
captains of the three districts to have
their men on the alert. and to not
only take the numbers Of all cars
running for other than absolutely
Necessary purposes, but to cXam;nc
permits and licenses cards. The or
Ter issual by Chief Sherry reads:
Instruct your respective COM
mands. until further notice, to asccr-
tain the name and address of the
driver ard owner, and the name Of
each occupant. together with the
state license number Of all cars OPP
Grated in this city on Sunday, and re-
nGirc the owner or driver to exhibit
mis- state license certificate and city
permit.
persons operating without the pos
session Of the state certificate should
lie placed under arrcs7 and those OPP
Grating without the city permit should
be reported.
"Vehicles operated by physicians,
the Unit21 States government and the
city are exempt from this order. Cap
Lains will forward this office on the
following day with thc;.' morning re-
port a complete list of persons found
violating the governments request.
This list will be turned over to A.
Eeirne Elair. fuel administrator.
"Oficers will also observe whether
cersons operating thei~ cars have the
-ity licecsc (red starr"
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1918-09-23

An official statement issued at Ber-
In says Germany is "ready at any
time to partake in conference pre-
llmlnary to peace negotiations as pro-
posed by Austria Hungary. The
statement adds that Germany is
"sorry that the replies from the al
lies are moi enconrag inc."
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1918-09-23

tlE@lNlA-42 The: Clerks once o.
&he Corporation Couvss Of The City of
AiezandriaS on the 18th day of Au-
gust, 1918.
Lillian ]. Luta-, complainant, vs..
Thornton Lucas, defendant. In char
Gerry.
Memo.-The object Of this suit IS
to obtain decree granting t. the
complainant, an absolute divorce from
the defendant, on the grounds OF viii
ful Geserti,n and Abandonment for a
period Of more than three years prior
to the institution Of this suit, and for
general relief. It appearing by an affi-
day..t filed in this cause that the de-
PENDANT, Thornton Lucas is a nom
resident of this state: It is ordered,
That said defendant appear here with
in fifteen days after due publication
of this order, and do what is necessary
to protect their interests in this suit.
Thomas M. Watson, P. Q. A copy
Testa.
Newell 6. Greenaway,
1o5-41 Clerk.
VIRGINIk-In the clerks Office of
the Cooperation Court of the City Of
Alexandria, on the 18th day of Au-
gust, 1918.
Robert II. Sheppard, complainant,
". Virginia Bannister Sheppard, de-
PENDANT. IT. chancery.
Memo.-'fhe object of this suit IS
to obtain for the complainant di-
vorce from the bond of matrimony
from the defendant OH the ground
of wilful and voluntary dcsertion and
abandonment for a period of more
than three years prior to the instltu-
ton of this suit. It appearing by an
affidavit filed in this cause that the
defendant, Jennie Shepard IS non
resident of this state: 1t is ordered.
That said defendant appear here with
in fifteen days after due publication
of this order, and do what is neces-
sary TO protect her interests in this
suit,
William P. Woolls, P. O., A copy
Teste.
Newell S. Grcenaway,
los. 1u Clerk.
VIRGINIA.: :,
Tn the Clerks Office of the Circuit
Court of the City @; Alexandria, on
the II day Of September, 1918.
John H. Jackson, VS.. Shcllie NJ.
Jackson. In Chancery
Memo.
The object of this suit is to obtain
a decree granting to the complainant
a limited divorce from the defendant,
on the grounds Of wilful desertion and
abandonment and for general relief.
1t appearing by affidavit filed IN tins
cause that the defendant Shellle VI.
Jackson is nonresident of this
State: It is Ordered, That said de-
PENDANT appear here within fifteen
days after due publication of this or
der, and do what is necessary to pro-
tcct her interest in this suit.
Thomas NJ. Watson P. Q.
A Copy -Teste
Newell s. Greenaway, Clerk.
?21-4w.
VIRGINIA.:
In the Clerks Office Circuit Court
II the City of Alexandria, on the 10th
Gay of September, 1913.
Rena A. Rohr Paxton, VS.. Jerome
W Paxton. In Chancery.
Memo:
The object Of this suit is to obtain
al absolute divorce from the dcfen-
dant upon the grounds of wilfui dc
sertion. and abandonment for moro
than three years prior to the institu-
ton of this suit.
1t appearing by an affidavit filed
iG this cause that the defendant
Jerome w. Paxton is Il nonresident of
this State: 1t is Ordered, That said
defendant appear here within fifteen
days after due publication of this or
der, and dc what is necessary to pro-
tcct his interests in this suit.
VIM. P Woolls. p. ..
A Copy -Teste
Naval 9 rroo,o,r.o,. C1..r
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1918-09-23

Insure the home NOW-don't de-
lay another day. This is the season
in which most fires occur. Insuring
through this agency means ALSO
Lutte PROTECTION at regular rates.
LAURENCE STABLER
415 Prince Street. Alexandria. Va.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1918-09-23
221-4W.
COMMONWEALTH OF VIRGINIA.

Office Of Auditor of Public Accounts.
Richmond, September 9, 1918.
List of bank deposits in the First
National Bank located in the City oes
Alexandria, Va, not checked on for u
years, publication of which is made IS
required by chapter 252, Acts of As
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1918-11-02
SHOULD HOLD COTTON.
Farmers Urged Not to Sell by Cotton
States Official Advisory Marketing
Board.

Washington, Oct 30:-Cotten grow
ers were urged not to sell their prod
uct at the present prices, in teles--
grams sent out today by the. Cotton
States Official Advisory Marketing
Board to commissioners and presi-
dents of Farmers Unions through
out the South
The insidious work of the price
fixing propagandists, said the tele-
grams, which was started more
than a yeac ago and which was vigor-
ously renewed when the war industry
board announced that it was about to
assume control of the cotton situa-
ton is having its effect. They are
now trying to break the market to
about that level. It is. now ques-
ton whether the. cotton farmer or the
insidious interests fighting cotton will
win. The farmers can win by refus-
ing to sell at these prices
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1918-11-02
CONFERENCE CALLED oFF.
State Meeting of Social Workers VIII
Not Be Held November 10.

1t has been decided by the exeeu-
tive committee of the South Carolina
State Conference of Social Work. .anG
the Sumter; Chambe Commerce tic
caIf off the Conference of the first
named organization scheduled to be
held in Sumter November 9th1 10th
and 21st. This action was decided
upon by advice of DR.. J. A. Hayne,
State Health Officer in a long distance
talk with DR.. A. T. Jamison, OF
Greenwood, president Of the Confer
ence, and telegraphic communica-
ton with the Sumter Chamber O..
Commerce. While DR.. Hayne THINKS
that the quarantine against schools,
churches, and all public gatherings
will be lifted by. November 18th, new
ertheless he thinks that the influenza
situation does not warrant holding
this conference at the scheduled time.
The Sumter Chamber of Commerce
teIegraphed DIR. Janison concurring
in the opinion Of DR.. Hayne, as DR..
Jamison wired here to find. out what
sumter thought about calling this
meeting Off,.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1918-11-02
GAIN Essr OF MEUsE.
Artillery on Both. Sides Actives

Artillery on Both Sides Activea
With the American Army North
west of Verdun, Oct. 20, 8 P. NJ. tBy,
the Associated Press. The American
troops improved their positions in the
region Of Aincreville and east Of the
Meuse today. The artillery was very:
active on both sides, the Germans;
using heavy guns from various parts;
of the front, shelling Verdun, which
now is almost ~ daily occurrence.
Around Wavrille the Germans at
tempted local counterattack, but
We're repulsed. An officer and four
German privates were taken prison
er.
There was fierce fighting near Bel
leau wood. which the Americans hold.
The American guns replied to the
enemy batteries around Bois pEcurey.
Reville and Chaumont. The Germans
also shelled Rsnthevile and Cunei.
Fires burned most of the day in the
neighborhood of Dun,, Ancre and
Evanrue and Doulcon, which are be-
lieved TO have been caused by Amer
ican bombs or shells. There are no in-
dications that the Germans are with
drawing,
The Americans have consolidated
their positions in the Grand-Pre sec
tor, firmly establishing themselves on
the southern edge of Bourgog
wood, Talma and Bellejoyeuse
in No Mans Land.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1918-11-02
GERMANY S HEN GOVERNMENT
DIR. soLF FOLLOWS UP PLEA FOR
PEACE WITH EXPLANATION.
Alleges That Germany is Now Ad-
:, mfniserated by Constitutional Gov
ernnlent and That All Power Rests
in The Hands Of Reichstag.

Washington, Oct. 30.-Another note
from the German government reach
ed Washington today. 1t supplements
that arn.istice terms were awaited, by
reciting in detail to the government
all the changes which have taken
place in Germany as evidence that the
kaiser has been deprived of all power
of making war Or negotiating peace.
This time the Germans do not address
President Wilson personally, but send
the information for the American gov
ernment, apparently recognizing that
the stage Of personal appeals passed
with the transmission Of their armis-
tice and peace plea to the allies.
The note reiterates that the actual
power and responsibility Of govern
ment has beSn transferred to the
reichstag; and describes the progress
necessary to the constitutional
changes. 1t will probably be forward
ed Immediately to Paris, where the
supreme war council is already res
ported TO have formulated terms of
,anssarmistice. twas learned today
that President Wilson is working on
the reply to the last Austrian note.
The reply will probably be made
public before night. It is expected to
inform the authorities at Vienna
that on thesbas of acceptance OF
all conditions; including the actual
Independence, and not more autonomy
for subject nationalities their request
had been referred to the allies.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1918-11-02
Weather and Crop Report.

Columbia, Oct. ao.-The closing
week Of the crop season Of 1918 was
marked by excessive rains and floods
in the upper Santee River System, at
tended by much property and crop
damages in the lowla. DIS. Otherwise,
the crop situation was materially I'M
proved, although the weather was
comparatively dry on the coastal
plain. Winter grain planting has bee2
resumed in extensive areas, and ger
mination of oats and rye has improv
ed. An increased wheat acreage is
promised. Cotton picking and ginning
have made good progress, ard heavy
movement continues; the late crop
continues fruiting satisfactorily, and
the output is increasing. Late corn
is about ready to cut. Fall truck
IN the southern counties is materially
Forage .harvests have con-
tinued, and considerable work OF this
kind remains to be done. 80
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1918-11-02
LASTS WEEK LONGER,
Newbcrry Health Board Extends In
fluenza Quarantine.

Newberry, Oct. 3o.-At meeting
this afternoon the city board OF
health an order was passed extend
ing the Influenza quarantine to Sun
day, November 10. There have been
very few cases here for some time,
but now and then some one takes it,
and so the infection is still here. The
board thought that the J. epidemic
might break out again if persons were
permitted to gather in crowds at the
time set. by the State board, which is
next Sunday, the Srd. The members
believe the disease will be stamped
out completely by the additional
week of quarantine and that there
may be more time saved by postpon-
ing the opening of churches. schools.
etc, than by opening at the time
named by the State beard.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1918-11-02
BRUTALITY OF HUNS.
Documents Signed by German Com
manders Direct Destruction OF
Towns.

Washington, Oct 30.-Document:
quoting orders issued by German
commanders for the methodical de-
struction of property and for the
poisoning Of wells during. the recent
evacuation Of Belgian and French
territory have reached Washington.
Among them is an order taken from
a prisoner, issued by the commander
Of the One Hundred and Eighth In
:antry Brigade OF the German army
on September 5, directing specifical-
iy that certain villages be destroyed
by the rear guard
Designated, units are assigned to
the destruction Of the villages named
and in addition the order states 81.
is the duty of every one to participate
N these distinctions, which are to
e carried out with method and les:
haste.''
The order, which is signed Week, y
presumably either the brigade COM
mander or his chief Of staff, says Il:
is recalled that wells are to be con-
taminated"
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1918-11-02
SUNDAY RIOT IN BUDAPEST.
Many Killed and Wounded in Street
Conficfs

Berne, Switzerland. oct. s0.-(Ry
the Associated Press Numerous
persons were killed and wounded In
street conflicts between demonstrators
and troops at Budapest on Sunday,
according to dispatch received here
tonight from the Hungarian capital
The manifestants insisted on pass;
ing over the great chain bridge to-
ward the old castle. Troops occupied
TIE bridge and the banks Of the
Danube river.
The crowd forced the Gordon OF
troops and the military fred their
rifles and machine guns and attacked
the rioters With hayonets. The strug-
gle continued almost all night.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1918-11-02
cKeHS ATT Tain FREEDOM.
NATIONAL COMMITTEE TAKES
CHARGE OF GOVERNMENT
AT PRAGUE.
kGentut.iess Old Dominion OF Austria
oNerIhrewn and People OF Bohemia
Now Exercise Functions Of Govern
ment.

# Copenhagen, Oct. s0.-The Czech
National Committee took over the
functions of the local government in
Prague, the Bohemian capital on
last Monday, marking the final step
Sof their successful revolution there,
according to a telegram from Rome
Austrian imperial symbols. were re-
moved and imperial prcciamations
torn down. City officials have taken
The oath of allegiance to the Czech
STATE. During Monday night the gen
reral commanding the Prague garri-
son placed the entire armed force al
the disposal OF the Czech commit.
tee.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1918-11-02
TURKEY TO Be HUhB[ED.
F:ALLIEs WILL EXACT COMPLETE
AND UNCONDITIONAL
SURRENDER.
Dardanenes Must be Opened and
Adequate Force Of Allied Troops
Landed on Turkish Soil.

London, Oct. 31-A note from
Turkey asking for peace is expected
naoraantarily by the allied govern
ments, The Daily Express says It un-
derstands
The paper adds that the allies will
demand complete and unconditiona
surrender, and insist that Turkey
permit the allied fleet to pass. the
Dardanelles and tnat an ADEQUATE
force be landed on Turkish soil. Tur,
key must also deliver up certain per
sons accused OF disregarding the rule:
If civilized warfare who will be giver
+,;.s3 5ss1ei ~ - % =
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1918-11-02
EaERaRGo on. EGYPTIAN COTTON,
liseaibutson eeIanaitfe feesIeecOH1nends
AcsioH ins Behalf or Extra Staple.
s<4r0xers.

ashington, oct senatorsD
FLETCHER OF F1orida today made
public the foalowfng letter from
3 phoras Wake Page chairman of
,ne cDttans c:ornaniitt tee Of indns-
tries board:
Regarding fhe mater OF cotton
prodncsion and It's price. At IS my un-
scerstanding that the quality OF extrs
staple cotton used in the nianufae-
ture Of automobile tires has been
greatly reduced on account OF the
fact that factories engaged in making
tire fabrics have been largely di-
verted to The man ufacture Of goods
for the army and taat this condition
IS chiefly responsibie for the slowing
up Of the demand for extra staple
cotton
ssssI am advised by the committee on
cotton distribution that this commit
Tee has Just completed Al thorough in
vest cation OH the entire situation as
10 the prospective SUPP plies and con-
s,nsptien of exrra staple cotton in
dts country and that as a result OF
tkeir findings a reeomna aendatien has
teeH made to the war trade board
no furt her supplies Of old world.
xgyptian cotton be innpnFte into
this country antT changed condiGens
nay require additionai,s stock. OF
course am llna5a e TO say Whatsccn-
nl5issan the cotton committee will
aHE5Iy reach with reference to the
=. on and
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1918-11-02
n1JBI4E IS PORTO RICO.
IS; s1;s ents at Work TO Prevent
sss -; xpost of Labor; 8;

sguAn Porto Rico, Oct. s. Cor
SpSeadsnce Of Tie Associated
aftessnpt TO- prevent OF
be iido l,i1ization Of Porto
@ borefs for transportation to
inlaHd for work in war indus
tSs has been discovered by the
sd States Employment Office in
sSEH special Agent Roberts de-
sd$a@ea such action is directly against
Mgvisaf iItterest Of the nation and
H .fhA persons responsible are
fpstad xeu 4lsey Will be; severely dealt
ytfh Ev the FEDERAL authorities.
be fact tnat. g coo Porto Rican
sRfnen Hare already left the Island
dfla that many more may leave has
aspused resensment and Opposition
aa an effort 10 discourage men from
ssini1g The outgoing army Of work
srs has been going on for at least a
co1pIesef weeks.
s one large town where two
aeseks ago last Sunday it was ar
ranged TO hold mass meeting to eX-
Blair TO the lahorers the purpose for
x iifcn they were sent north and the
tfsasInent They would receive. it is
sa4d that the agents employed by the
sazaf nero the vicinity were out
cseI5Bs. al the cane workers s1.50 to
ecaf:.sue work daring. the entire day.
ResTnf1y the assistant examiners in
Gnayana stated that the work OF
Aliing the quota was being held back
By the discouraging reports and ac-
cDGntss Of the var work disseminated
among the men.
s:ssIt is the Kind Of thing that the /
has been charged with doing
III The mainland, J. Says Mr.. Roberts
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1918-11-02
FLEEING FROM SERBIA.

Austrians Cross the Danube With Col.
ors Trailing.
Vienna, wednesday, Oct. so.-The
Austro- Hung gariane forces on their
eastern wing in Serbia are withdraw
ing from, occupied territory and have
completed the crossing Of the Danube
according to the official statement to.
night. Elsewhere in Serbia the Aus
TRAN withdrawal continues.