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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1918-01-25
DEATH FROM LEAkY TUBE.

Young Couple Found Lifeless IN
Room When Hotel Clerk Makes
Call
Atlantic City, Jan. 25.-A sordid
tragedy was revealed in Barattas 5
Hotel, Mississippi and Atlantic ave-
nues, at o'clock Wednesday morn
inp. when a clerk. With instructions
left by youthful couple who nad
registered Tuesday nigh; .as man and
wife. discovered their bodies i'll a gas
filed room on one Of the upper floors.
When the police were called they
identified the bodies as those Of
Fannie Thomas. 20 years old, and a
familiar figure in the underworld OF
the resort, and Thomas Quinlan, Sc.
The couple entered the hotel ct 10
o'clock Tuesday night. and register
;nr nnder The names of "Mr. and Mrs.
Jones." were assigned to 81 room.
They left call for o'clock in TIE
morning and Louis Aubert, the clerk,
detected the odor of gas when his
summons failed to arouse the oc-
ennants Of the room. He burst open
The door and found the bodies. Death
had been caused by a leaky gas tube.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1918-01-25
Mobs Reported 10 be Marching
Through the Streets of the Ger
man Capital Demanding Peace

Through the Streets of the Ger
man Capital Demanding Peace.
Amsterdam, Jan. 2J.-Severe riot
ing on Wednesday and Thursday il
Berlin was reported in dispatches r..
ceived here today.
One report asserted that mobs were
marching in the streets, demanding
peace.
It was regarded as Of great sig
nificancc that Thursdays newspapers
had not arrived today from Berlin
as usual.
German Chancellor Hertling told
the main committee of the Reichstae 9
that the speeches of Premier Lloyd
George and President Wilson con
sained certain acceptable principles
to Germany, according to Berlin dis
patches received today.
"Comcretely, the outlines are ny
satisfactory" the German chancellor
insisted. He demanded that 'enemy
leaders, set forth "new proposals. "
The German chancellors Outpost
2oncd and eagerly awaited speech was
delivered to the Reichstag committee
Thursday .ftnrnnnD
Copenhagen, Jan. 25.--,"Austrla-
hungary and the United States not
,nly agree on great principles Of new
arrangement Of the world after the
var, but our views approach on sever-
Il concrete questions, assertea
Count Czernin, Austro-Hungarian
'orcign minister, in q speech repor:-
d in Vienna dispatches today.
The address was a frank and open
id for discussion of differences De-
wccn Austria Hungary ana Tie
United States, looking to = possible
djustment.
1T is obvious Czernin declared.
that NJ exchange Of views between
iustria- Hungary and tie United
;tatc might form the starting point
{ conciliatory discussion between
i! States hitherto not entering nc
otiations.'
The .Austro-Hungarian leader re-
ic7;c,. President W'";.sc'!'s f@nrica1
o;nts outlining Americas war aims
much the same spirit IS German
chancellor Hcrrling, and after cx-
lainine that views OF AustrIa-Hun-
ary and America approached de-
Jared:
''Thc differences ars not great
nourh to prevent discussion which
,ould clear matters up
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1918-01-25
CAPTURES 90 GALLONS|lCE EMBARGO ON RIVER
Navigation Brought TO Standstill
Both Steamers of the Norfolk
And Washington Line Tied Up.

The Potomac river is ice-bound ano
only a small streak Of clear water
could be seen this morning, and that
near the wharves Of this port, while
snow from six to eight inches covered
the ground. Heretofore the steamers
operating between Washington,
Alexandria and Norfolk have man.
aged to forge their way through the
ice during the winter months. but
while they .could probably have kept
track open this year, it was not
deemed advisable to do 80. as battl-
ing with thick ice IS damaging to
steamers, especially TO the uppe.
works. Hence both steamers Of this
line are laid up at Norfolk waiting
for better conditions.
The steamer due here this morning
had not left Norfolk at noon. The
Weather Bureau this week had IS
sud warning to shipping to keep OFT
the BAY and ocean until conditions be-
came more favorable.
Heavy ice now covers the Potomac
as far down as Point Lookout. while
huge fields of floating ice are in the
bay. The weather bureau predicted
rain last night, accompanied by
higher temperature. Milder weather
was in evidence. but the rain gave
this section the go-by. The burenu
tclls us it will be fair and colder 70
morrow. Under such conditions tne
ice will remain for some time.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1918-01-25
BILL WINS IN HOUSE.
Compulsory Education Measure SEM
to Engrossmeut by Overwhelming
Vote After Sharp Debate.

The house Of delegates Wednesday
bv an overwhelming vote and #iea'
out division, passed the compulsory
education bill, which requires the at
tendance of all children from elgh'
to twelve years of age upon the pup
IL schools unless they are aele t
reod and write or may be excused fo'
oorto;n other restricted reasons.
10 Tha hills was amended by Its par
- eliminate the Jail penalty TO
Violation of the law.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1918-01-25
TO RE PLACED IN THE RECORr

Names Of Attorneys and Layme
Who Assisted in Answering tf
ouestionnaires to be kept at lNch
mOnd.
Judge Louis c. Barley, chalrma'
Of the Alexandria Legal Advisor
hoard. the members Of which assist
ed those who had to fill out the qGes
tionnaircs sent out by the draf
hoard, has been requested by Cover
nor Stuart to furnish a list OF a
the men, both permanent and a5so
ciated members, in order chat the:
NAV be placed in the permanent re
cords of the State In compliance wit
the request, Judge Barley Will Tor
ward the list as follows
Permanent Members Louis !
Rarley, chairman, Gardner L. Boothf
Alexandria; Charles 7. Jesse, ROSS
lyn, Va. ,
Associated Mcmbers-sanluel =
Brent. *V. Ward Boswell, SIayp
Bnrke, *Chas. II. Callahan, +.
Fleming, n. Noel Garner, "John :
Graham, *Nevcll S. Greenaway, lie
p. Harlow, John NJ. Johnson, G. WASH
;nrton Lewis, Robinson Moncure, !
F. Nicol, Aylett Nicol, J. X. NJ NOT
tom Kenneth ". Ogden, *Rooeft l
pavne, samuel W. Pitts, fInoma
W Robinson, Frederick r. kussei
F. 3. Taylor, %John H. Trlmyer, =" a
ter U. Varney and Richard .. was
| ;nrton. an of Alexandra, ana fran
Rail- Amos C. Crounse, William
Cloth R. l. C Moncure and Harf
r. Thomas, of Rcsslyn, Va
THE star placed before the name
indicate the laymen.)
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1918-01-25
POLICE OPEN FIRE.
Two Newspaper Men in DanNiIle Ms
t,len nv Officers as Bold Burglars.

Danville. Va, Jan. 25.-W'hiie hun,
ry;ns home early Wednesday, mort
ing in response 10 burglar ALARM
r 2 Mcdaniel ana. Walter Christier-
SON. employed on . local paper, were
mistaken by two policemen FOR 'se
burglars, and seven shots were 'irc.
nj the Young men, who lay down W.
I'll the shooting was over. The poi.es
received a report that q burglar"was
striving to effect an entrance as NE
Daniels home, and they kept ~ateh
When Mcdaniel and relative ap'
nroached cautiously they we're MIS-
taken by the police for robbers ara
fire was opened While the otf1esss
were reloading the two men explained
their identity.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1918-01-25
Two Residents of Richmond oversakeh
In an Automobile as They were
About to Strike Hunting Creek

Early last night W. E. Payne,
prohibition inspector. with +. :
Yeatins. of Alexandria county, Wht
had been deputized, stopped q large
touring ear at the intersection O
Franklin and Patrick streets just a:
# was about to enter Hunting crcef
road, and upon investigation fount
that the machine was virtually load
ed with whisky and beer. The OIL
Ger and his deputy entered the ma
chine and made the chauffeur head
the auto towards the station house
and upon arriving there the machiue
and contents with the occupants were
turned over to Sergeant Roberts and
Officer Gill. Two hundred and sixty
four pint bottles, or thirty three gal
Ions of whisky and several bottles of
lager beer were found in the car. The
men gave their names as Albert Pur-
wear and James Butler. They were
locked up until this morning, when
they were brought before the Police
Court.
After the evidence Of Mr.. Payne
had been taken, the prisoners were
asked if they had anything to say n
defense. Puryear acknowledged he
was engaged in transporting the IL
ouor from Baltimore to Richmond.
but attempted to exonerate Butter
from the charge Of violating the law,
alleging that he was merely pas
senger on his way home in Richmond
Butler, he averred, had become
stranded in Baltimore.
Butler was asked if he was not
aware Of the fact that Puryear was
transporting liquor to Richmond ana
he acknowledged he did. Botn men
we're held for the action of the grand
jury.
There was another ease hafore me
court. William Green. coiorct, was
CHARGED with stealing a pair OF gum
,,oota H. made no attempt TO deny
the charge and was sentenced to serve
thirty days in jail.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1918-01-25

Mr.. r. L. Payne, President OF tn
Alexandria Fertilizer Co., and Presl
lent Of the Alexandria Chamber o
,onmen,c, will address the j. R. y
,u1in Memorial Baraca Class Sun
dav morning next. Every member
is urged to be present.
Lieut.. J. Randan laton has been as
signed to the New York Nationa
Guard. now stationed at Spartans'
,pre. soutl. Carolina, and left toda.
% ioin his new command. He has
been stationed II Camp Meade since
receiving his commission.
Mr.. and Mrs Z. J. Roberts an
nounce the marriage Of their daugh'
,er, Miss Elizsbeth NJ. Roberts, t:
Mr.. Robert ]. sPoss. The ceremony
occurred Aug. 23, 1917, at the par.
;onage of the First Baptist church
Alexandria, Rev. DR.. Z. 3. Jackson
>iliciating.
Harry c. Mankin, son OF Mr.. ard
Mrs. Chas. Mankin, of North Pat
-ick street, this city, who left here as
. sergeant in the medical corps Of
the army, and who is now stationed
at one OF the medical base supply nos
,itals in Franco, has been promoted
70 = sergeant OF the first class.
One Of the prominent manufactur-
crs of this city has sold large e.
mort order, amounting TO many thou
sand dollars in the past few days
The manufacturing business OF our
.itv is growing by leaps and bouncs
,rd her name IS being carried 70
nany foreign countries by the goods
she produces.
Tho funeral services OF Harry =.
Downham were held from his late
home. 2O5 north Washington street
this afternoon at o'clock, the Rev.
Dr. John Lee Allison, pastor OF tEe
Second Presbyterian church, oilclaV-
INC. intermcnt being made IN the
Presbyterian cemetery. Mr.. Downham
had been prominently identified win
III, Masonic &r..teg ..iss Id aieSan1ria
ro- many years, being member OF
Andrew Jackson lodge, Mount YER
non Chapter of Royal Arch Masons.
ia Dominion Commanders, Knight
Templars, and also Of Acca Temple
Mystic Shrine, OF Richmond. Inc
members of Andrew Jackson Lodge
attended the funeral in 4 body and
representatives were also presenr
from each Of the other Masonic
hodies. A wide circle Of relatives an"
friends viii sincerely mourn his
death.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1918-01-25
WILL ENLARGE IT'S PLANT.
Definite Announcement Made aS :"
Shell Loading Near Williamsburg.


The following statement as 70 ulS
sbel-loading plant 10 be built for d:'
United States government ny 'ne :
7 din pont dc Ncmours Co., near r:l-
liamsbur@ has been 'ssdea "
Charles X. Weston, manager ot me
Du pont publicity bureau.
"Ts,e .shell-loadir1g plant 20 ea oa'ss
for the United States g"Tesnmenf
near Williamsburg, Va, by the pa
pont Company will be eonssrnc'ea'
IN view Of the emergency, WITH a.
the rapidity that the labor and r-s.-
terial market and the state OF zoe
weather permits. Between $500 aae
& 600 men viii be employed on taS
construction work, and between 3,tN
and 5000 men viii De employed 0"
tho oneration Of the plant when ''orar
7,".ed.
..Ttc plant win be built II uniTs'
the aim being TO have the of1ice un't
completed quickly as conditions aEo"
and the others follow with 81 po'-
sib,e speed. A complete village %
honse The worEncn will also De erect
; al Iooether with welfare DuldGaG7
such as are features Of other oa
poot housing operations
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1918-01-25
Elected Officers Last Night.

The meeting of Alexandria Coun-
ell, No. 665, National Union was held
last night and elected officer as 1"l-
lows: Fl. Friedlander, president; T.
FThompson, vice-president; }. l..
Sampson, speaker; c A. Howard see-
retarv. A. H. Smythe, financial sec
retary: T. H. Bayne, treasurer; j.
H. Bartlett, chaplain; James McCnen'
usher; NJ. R. Norris, sergeant; D. II
Bayne, doorkeeper; T. II. bayne
COUNCIL deputy.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1918-01-25
Foreign Trade Records.

Washington, Jan. 25.-The foreign
trade of the United States amounted
70 over $4,000, 100000 in the year
1917, exports reaching total Of s''-
926 600 600. while imports amounted
n 50 .o52 900 900. according to state
mont issued today by the Bureau OF
roreipn and Domestic Commerce, De-
- rtment of Commerce. This is a gain
Of nearly s1,3Oo,OOO,0o0 over 1915
when the total trade amounted %
s7S74 100000.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1918-01-25
SUED FOR MOSQUITO BITES.
Court Of Appeals Reverses Decision
of Lower Court Which had Award
ed Damage.

Liability Tor damages caused by
MOSQUITO bites was passed on by Vhe
Virginia supreme court of appeals
in Richmond this week. The court
held that no damages could be as
scssed and that the Fluvanna county
citizen, who claimed to have been BIT
len and made sick by mosquitoes
bsu,hcd in stagnant water along tae
r;rbt Of way of the Chesapeake &
Ohio Railway had no Just claim
against the road. The complainant IS
named Catlett. He had been awarded
damages by the trial court which me
decision Of the higher tribunal re-
yprspS
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1918-01-25
Musicale Tonight.

musicale will be given tonight
from, 7:30 to Q o'clock, at the home
If Mrs. E. E. Carver, III: nortn A. AZ
fred street, under the auspices OF tne
Enworth I, ~ League of the NJ: E. chnrcn
so,,tr A silver offering will be taken
- rho door. the proceeds to be for the
henaft ~ "a of the Young Peoples Bulid-
ing. Members Of the League ana oo aoe,t .
friends are invited.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1918-01-25
What Would You Do?

+ YOU had million dollars what
would YOU do with it? A prize OF S.
will be given to the writer Of the best
answer to the question. Address your
letter to P. 0. Box 101, Alexandra,
vs.. pri.s awarded Feb. stb- 2l-6t
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1918-01-25
Alexandria City and Suburbs

/ The Christian Endeavoc Society c
che Methodist Protestant Church ha
elected the following rs officers
President, Mr.. Stoncwall Smith; Vicr
President, Mr.. Milton Penn; Secce
tary, Mr.. Norman Roberts; treasurer
Mrs. Raymond w. White. The Societ.
mas charge of the mid-week praye
service and extends I welcome to al
-..At the rate men are being draft
ed and others arc volunteering, til,
central powers will be victorious De
fore we have a sufficient number 0.
men on the battleline in France u
assist tho allies" said Louis Il
Cuvillier, former chairman of tex
New York assembly committee or
military affairs in letter to Senator
Chamberlain, chairman of the Sen
ito committee. Mr.. Gnvillicr is q ma
tive Of Alexandria, and is son c:
Mr.. Samuel Cuvillicr. He IS law,
yer by profession. and Spanish wa:
veteran.
Mrs. Sarah Florence SlaymaKc'
died shortly after eleven o'clock thl
morning at ia south Pitt stree:
this city. Mrs. Slaymaker had beg!
in poor health for several years, bu
her death came as shock to he
MANY friends. She was the widow o.:
the late Amos B. Slaymalier, and !;
sister Of the late James Clinton Mil
burn, both Of this city. Mrs. slay
nakcr leaves four stcp-chillren, Mis-
Elizabeth Slaymaker and Messrs
Archibald c., Amos B. and William J
Slaymakcr. The funeral arrangement:
have not yet been announced.
Every !Alexandrian who has {
house to let, rooms to rent, or wn'
will take boarders, vii! be intcreste
in the advertisement which appear
on the fourth page Of today's ga
zette from the Chamber of Com
mcrcc. As the advertisement states
Alexandria must take care OF til
ncw comcrs who are arriving ilel
i.ailv and who will be employed II
inc llaw Industrial enterprises 'IhaE
must be a unity of action ali alon'
the line, from everyone, III oras
that the industries may be success
ful. II the new employees cannot 81
nurc boarding places and homes he
they will not be able to remain an
the work cannot go on. There IS
time for delay. Get busy. If you nav
= vacant room, arrange u SO you CO.
accommodate one or more person
and do it now-do not wait until II
too late and people become dlssatis
fed and leave the city.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1918-01-25
Afeat for Tomorrow.

7-bors will be no advance IN prices
:. IN t;nds Of meat at the NJ. Schu
1sr h Bset Conpany's Market, King
street, tomorrow. Go there and 90 saw. .
money.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1918-01-25

The work OF examining the drattet
men in class A is expected to be takel
up by the Alexandria draft board mex
week.
Mr.. Robert Aylmcr and Miss Edns
Hammiu, both of this city, we:e mar
ried Wednesday evening last by tht
Rev. Louis Smet at st. Mary's rec
tory.
Miss Elton Burke, who has been 3
quest at the home of Mr.. and Mrs
D. W. Staunton, on North Columbu:
street. has returned TO her home i
Warrnton, Va.
The members Of the lmmanue:
Bible class OF Christ Episcopal church
OF which Judge Louis c. Barley l.
teacher, are planning TO attend thc
service at Billy Sundays tabernacle
in Washington on Sunday Afternoon
?ext. They will leave Alexandria on
The one o'clock train, arriving at tn
tabernacle at quarter to two, and
sill enter the tabernacle at door
rnn,bcr 22. Over one hundred arr
expected to go.
Have you made your contribution
to the Red Cross melting pot now Ill
he window Of +. G. Acton, on klns
street? Go by Acton's and look at
tna collection already there OF broken
:i!vcr tcapots, pitchers, odd pieces o
iewelry, coins, Ca paper weights made
Of coinsl, etc, and then go home an"
r.nsack those boxes long since stored
away, and bring to the melting pot
every thing you can spare. The new
~antonment being built at Belvoir.
viii bring thousands Of soldiers n
our midst this year, and we all Will
have to help in every way to increase
thc activity and treasury OF our 10
cal Red Cross Chapter.
Mrs. Sallie 4. Harlow, widow CT
George Harlow, one of the Oldest and
best known residents Of the city,
died shortly before 9 o'clock this
.;norl,isfg stsaer residence. AZ Prince
street, after long illness. Mrs. Har.
low had been resident Of Ale&an-
dria since her girlhood days and FOR
many years was actively identified
with church and charitable work. fhe
deceased IS survived by two children
Mr.. Leo. p. Harlow, Of this city ana
Mrs. Francis r. Weller, OF WasninS-
ton Her funeral will take place
from St. Mary's Catholic church Mon
,av morning at 10 o'clock and burma
day morning at $3.50 o'clc:E anu
burial will be made IN st. mary 5
cemetery. Intcrment private.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1918-01-25
BRAKEMAN KILLED.
Crushed Between Cars in Washing
4on Street Yards in Petersburg.

Petersburg, Va, Jan. 25.- Robert
s A)lev. a young man, twenty-five
wears old, employed as brakeman in
the freight yards of the Atlantic
Coast Line Railroad at Washington
Street, was almost Instantly killed
Wednesday night. While assisting IN
shifting cars, he was caught between
TWO ears which he was coupling and
crushed so badly that death resulted
IN few minutes. Mr.. Alley is sur
v;voa bv his wife and young child
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1918-01-25
Animal Meeting.

The regular annual meeting Of tina
..ocLbolders Of the Fidelity Storage
comnauv will be held at it's otfca
1ee south Fairfax street, Alexandra
virginia, Wednesday, February Is
1918, ct 8 o'clock.
o0-1et P. r. Smyth, Seeratar2
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1918-01-25
Efficiency In Printing

with uuszcsIlsd fsctIneS enables y
ia turn out Perfect printing 81 ''
quickest possible tine; -
HARRY W WADE :,
S1s King etFesn- p''%'' "
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1918-01-25
MYSTERIOUS FIRE.
Plant of Peerless Kid Complain!
Burns; Loss S500.000.

Camden, n. J.. Jan. 25.-FEe 0
mysterious origin early yesterda E de
stroyed the plant of the Peerlesi 81 MI
Company, causing a loss esti pase
at more than s5oo,OO0 and th,dcV vim
several hundred men out Of worSk
The plant was engaged IN wa
work.
Frozen hre plugs hampe-ed ths9
work of the f-emen, who fought thd
blaze for five hours before It could
30 got under control
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1918-01-25

Norfolk Oysters, Hampton nsi'
and Potomac River "gsfeTa' ; ''~''
No. q Xing afrsta
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1918-01-25
Tho Schuler Beef Co.

i TIE N Schuler Beef Company have
,aslarge supply Of beef, veal, pork ana
lamb for tomorrow's market ct thelr
Eng street store.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1918-01-25

The work OF examining the drafted
men in class A is expected to be taker
up BY the Alexandria draft board mex,
week.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1918-01-25

Mr.. Robert Aylmer and Miss Edna
Harmill, both of this city, w-e"e mar
ried Wednesday. evening last by the
Rev. Louis Smet at st Mary's rec.
tory.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1918-01-25

Miss Elton Burke, who has been .
guest at the home of Mr.. and Mrs
D. ". Staunton, on North Columbu:
street. has returned TO her home n
Warunton, Va.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1918-01-25

If yoa want to reach the
PEOPLE in the homes in .Alexan.
dria and its suburbs piacs
your announcements 10 the
Gazette. If your goods aBd
pricss are right y0u viii get
the customers.