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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1918-07-29
Two Pounds Per Capita Month for
Householders - Manufacturers OF
Soft Drinks Will Only Receive Half
of Last Years Supply.

of Last Years Supply
The Food Administration empha-
sizes sugar shortage so critical that
every Federal food administrator must
be depended upon not to exceed his
allotment as figured out justly at
Washington for each Of the United
States upon a basis which allows two
pounds per capita yer month for
households and the same amount for
each ninety meals in public eating
places.
Dining car superintendent have
been instructed by committee to re-
move sugar bowls and serve not more
than two half Jumps or one teaspoon
full of granulated sugar to each pa
tron, the choice of either being given,
but not both. In several of the states
no sugar bowls are seen in public eat
ing places and much conservation is
reported.
Manufacturers of soft drinks and
candy are now receiving not over 90
per cent of last years consumption
The conservation division of the
Food Administration is urging the
saving of the fruit crop now without
sugar and adding it to the preserve
product when used, after the supply
of sugar has become more plentiful.
England's people have long beer
limited to two pounds per person per
month; the people of France to one
and one half pounds, and the people
of Italy to one. Even these amounts
are not guaranteed to the allied gov
ernments, but are the maximum
amounts that will be furnished if sup
plies can be obtained.
Sugar Questioned Answered
Where does America get her sugar!
Cuba-more than one-half.
Sugar beet production in the United
States one-seventh.
Hawaii, one-eighth.
Louisiana, one-twentieth.
Porto Rico, the Philippines, miscel-
ianeous sources, the remainder.
Where did the allies formerly ge
sugar?
France, Italy and the low countries
raised their own. England received
more than one-half from the Teutonic
empires, imported largely from Java.
and got little from the British West
Indies. IA
Where do ;4he allies now get their
srgar?
TIE Central Powers as ;a' source are
cut off. Production in. Italy and
France is only about one-third what.it
was before the war, They must de-
pend very largely$now upon Ameri-
can SOURCES of supply: -
Are there no supplies Of sugar in
the East Indies?
There are quantities of sugar in
Java and some in other islands, but
ships cannot be spared for trips to
Java while sugar. can be obtained else
where by one-third the haul.
Ito be continued.)
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1918-07-29
The COMING PRIMARY

tive Cariln Will Prove an Easy Win
ner, According tc Reports From
Every County in the District.
One week from tomorrow the voters
of this city will take part in a Demo-
cratic primary Tor the purpose Of
selecting Democratic candidate for
Congress to represen. the Eighth Con-
gressional district, primary being
equivalent to an election.
As the time for the primary ap-
rroaches the interest becomes moro
and more pronounced.
Repres .ntative Charles c. Carlin,
this city, is being opposed by two
candidates
Friends of Mr.. Carlin from every
part of the district report that his
vote will be greater than in previous
primaries.
The record of Mr.. Carlin in Con-
gress is sufficient TO insure him the
vote of practically every resident of
the city.
His efforts to upbuild Alexandria
have had wonderful effect, and today
as result of his labors every house
in Alexandria is occupied and hun
dreds Of others, as soon as mechanics
can build them, will be occupied and
the population of the city greatly in
creased.
This is due to the untiring efforts of
Representative Carlin in securing for
this city the plant of the Virginia
Shipbuilding Corporation. This cor
poration has erected an enormous
plant on the river front, which is
permanent institution for this city.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1918-07-29

Having leased store and dwelling
SIT King street, hereafter all
orders will be taken at 1OS N. Pitt
street. Thanking our patrons for
past favors, will in the future take
care of all orders given.
: - ht< James H. Mans6elas
Phone 322 w. 177-5x
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1918-07-29
Smokes for Our Sammiess

To keep our sammies in Smokes,
tho American Y. NJ. C. A. canteens IN
France must be supplied with 2OO,-
100000 cigarettes and 100000 cigars
monthly.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1918-07-29

Corp. Charles w. Myers, son OF Mr..
and Mrs. R.. L. Myers, and Miss Lii
liam R. Mills, daughter of Mr.. James
B. Mills, were quietly married July
26. at the Marble Collegiate Church.
New York. Corp. Myers is in the
aero service, stationed at Hampstead
Long Island, n. Y.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1918-07-29

The funeral Of Mrs. Libbie E. War
rem will take place at q O'Clock this
afternoon from her late residence, 536
South Patrick street. Services will
be conducted by the Rev. DR.. E. B.
Jackson, pastor of the First Baptist
Church, and burial will be made in
Bethel cemetery.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1918-07-29

A cablegram received today by the
family here announced the safe ar
rival overseas of Sergt. William A.
Grigr, NJ. S. E. of the Signal Corps,
2sd Aero Squadron. His brother,
serpt.. Charles A. Grigg, of the
Ouartermasters Corps, is now sta
toned at Newport News.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1918-07-29

Coming to the Grand Theater,
Thursday, ''The Crucible of Life"
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1918-07-29

Coming to, the Grand Thester
Thursday, "The Crucible of Life"
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1918-07-29

: Mr.. William L. Phillips, son of Os-
car> Phillips, who was recently ap-
pointed AN ensign in the navy by Sec
retary Daniels, left yesterday to; as
sunie his new 1 ties. Mr.. Phillips,
appointment was the result OF a COM
petitive examination.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1918-07-29
CITY news In BRIEF SUGAR ALLOW ANGEL I'LL

Happenings of Interest Both General
and Personal Gathered Around
Town.
Mrs. Mamie Scott has received
word of the safe arrival overseas of
her husband, Corp. Archie E. Scott.
Mayor Fisher, who has been absent
from the city for several days. has
returned.
George Sides, sixty years old, died
early this morning at the city aims
house. = ,.s hM
Mr.. and Mrs. George Davis have re-
ceived word of the safe arrival over
seas of their nephew, Corp. Harry
Davis. T. s14AE
Sergt. John 7. Roberts, of the po-
lice force, who had recently been con-
fined to his home by lndisposition, has
returned to duty.
Mr.. and Mrs. w. Padgett have re-
ceived notice of the safe arrival over
seas of their son, Sergt. Arthur L..
Padgett.
Mr.. Laurence M. Dawkins, formerly
of this city, accompanied by his bride
of Pittsburgh, motored here to visit
relatives and friends for few days.
Mr.. John D. Normoyle, of this city,
has qualified in the Circuit Court OF
Fairfax county as administrator of
the estate of Mrs. Ethel L. Payne, of
Accctink, Va.
F. F. Marbury, president of the
Board of Aldermen, who had his left
shoulder dislocated several days ago
by buggy running over him, is able
to be out again.
Gordon Reese, field secretary of the
Brotherhood of st. Andrew for War
Camp Service, last night delivered an
address before large congregation
in Christ Church yard.
' Fifty-four heavy army motor trucks
from New York to Camp Jackson, S.
C., passed through here yesterday
morning shortly before 10 o'clock. The
.,..ske left New York at noon last
Wr>;,ies,!r
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1918-07-29

George Sides, sixty years old, died
early this morning at the city aims
house. = - E@M
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1918-07-29

Coming to the Grand Theater,
Thursday, "The Crleihle Of Life" .aa.,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1918-07-29

Mr.. Laurence NJ. Dawkins, formerly
of this city, accompanied by his bride
of Pittsburgh, motored here to visit
relatives and friends for few days.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1918-07-29

Mr.. and Mrs. George Davis have re-
ceived word of the safe arrival over
seas of their nephew, Corp. Harry
Davis. T. sS9AE:
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1918-07-29

Ecr s,. men will entrain at 3
,r!a,e .h afternoon for special
l.ra,n,... 'yracuse, N. Y, and at 6
q ocs tajs ovening total of thirty
s5 c3,rL en- will entrain for Camp
Meade, li@
"a nrs son of Mr.. and Mrs.
rHcmrs .obinson, jr., died yester-
azg - 1 parents residence, 500
Souih rect. Funeral services
r2~s ned ay, the Rev. L. F. Kelly,
oG S. Hesg 5 Catholic Church, Off
ciat;@E. .,.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1918-07-29

Mayor Fisher, who has been absent
from the city for several days, has
returned.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1918-07-29

Mr.. John D. Normoyle, of this city,
has qualified in the Circuit Court OF
Fairfax county as administrator of
the estate of Mrs. Ethel L. Payne, of
Accctink, Va.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1918-07-29

F. F. Marbury, president of the
Board of Aldermen, who had his left
shoulder dislocated several days ago
by a buggy running over him, is able
to be out again.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1918-07-29

Mr.. and Mrs. w. Padgett have re-
ceived notice of the safe arrival over
seas of their son, Sergt. Arthur L..
Padgett.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1918-07-29

Sergt. John 7. Roberts, of the po-
lice force, who had recently been con-
fined to his home by Indisposition, has
returned to duty.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1918-07-29
Happenings of Interest Both General
and Personal Gathered Around
Town.

Mrs. Mamie Scott has received
word of the safe arrival overseas of
her husband, Corp. Archie E. Scott.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1918-07-29

Fifty-four heavy army motor trucks
from New York to Camp Jackson, S.
c., passed through here yesterday
morning shortly before 10 o'clock. The
-,'..ke left New York at noon last
Mr,i,lest!t
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1918-07-29

Gordon Reese, field secretary of the
Brotherhood of ST. Andrew for War
Camp Service, last night delivered an
address before large congregation
in Christ Church yard.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1918-09-01
From Other Ardmore Boys.

Cyrus l.. Hall. corporal Head
quarters Company, 3+3rd Field Ar
tillery, has written his parents, Mr.
and Mrs. {. p. Hall. that he is well
and getting along fine, I'VE have
a good camp--the weather is fine
plenty to eat-and | have no kicks
coming" he said.
Otis J.. Hammond, l. Company
lilth Engineers, who recently ar
rived overseas wrote the following
letter TO his mother; well, here |
am at last. Had fine trip across
and was not sick a day. - The first
day we landed, our first duty was
to push a train over a little hill !
The cars are about half As large as
the ones in the United States and
they set up on high wheels and the
engine looks like toy ones.
THE people surprise me, especi-
ally the children. Two-thirdS OF them
have on wooden shoes and when we
were coming from the docks all OF
them were asking for cigarets and
pennies. think that is all the
English they know. There are more
peddlers here than any place ever
saw! Old women and girls, selling
oranges, nuts, tomatoes and eggs
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1918-09-01

not greatly appreciated, as it was
cold or iced coffee.
"We saw much OF France during
this forly-eight hour trip, but as
this letter has already grown longer
than / intended. shall refrain from
boring YOU with any description at
present. Suffice ii to say we are
comfortably situated in a region Oh
pines and sand, resembling east
Texas to such an extent that lieu
tenant who halls from that part OF
God, country said They can't fool
me like that. You may tell me | m
in France, but ] know-well ! am IN
East Texas. We can hear guns at
times and see aeroplaneS on the
wing at almost any time during the
dav, Further than that, ! can give
Won no hint as, to where we are,
whether or not we are on the iirlnS
line, or il not, when we are going,
etc.
This country and England are
very interesting and the trip, all
things considered, has been worth
the discomtorts, but the more ] see
OF foreign countries, the better |
like the good old u. S. A.-God's
country. as il is customarily called
bv Americans abroad. And when
this war is over, over here the
shortest and quicest route back
home is too far and too long. Peo-
pie can't rightly appreciate the Uni
ted State without leaving it.
with lots OF love to you both,
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1918-09-01

travelling back home. We entrained
in cars spoken of by Guy Empey,
which are indeed marked, 40 hom-
mes (men), and "or eight chauvauN'
(horses). These cars resemble Amer
lean 'side-door pullmans' though
smaller: inside dimensions are ap-
proximately eight by twenty feet,
in which thirty-five to forty men
were loaded with our packs. They
were and are the limit OF diScom-
fort, as it was absolutely impossible
for more than half OF us to lie down
at once. In some OF the cars the
men slept by detail that is, the men
divided themselves into two groups,
the first group would sleep from \
p. IN. to a. m. and the other group
from | 4. m, to o a. m. Those not
sleeping had enough room to seat
ten men, by sitting in each others
laps, two and three deep; the re-
mainder, six to eight men had only
standing room, alongside the car
by the slcepers. And they frequent
" disturbed the sleepers by step
ping on their hands, feet or faces,
or by going to sleep standing up and
falling. OF course there were no
toilets, no water except what we had
in our canteens. no seats except flat
on the floor. This was long, weary
trip, lasted two days and two nights.
lnfrequent stops were made for
water, etc. The Red Cross being
apprised Of our approach, served
coffee at two places, but this was
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1918-09-01

and onions, all 10 cents piece, and
eggs two for a quarter!'
"Will he home for Christmas
dinner, 1920; be sure and have a
good one is what Burl Cheek, \
Company 10th Machine Gun Bat
talon, writes his father, II, X. Cheek
from Somewhere in France" 81
am in a dugout trying to write this
he wrote. our boys went over the
top the other night, ! don't mean
our company, but the infantry; our
company. sent over a barrage that
lasted almost two hours. Believe
me or not, but it surely was eXcit-
ing, My two guns tired 10000
rounds; YOU can imagine what 50
such guns would do assisted by three
batteries OF artillery. Our lines are
900 yards apart at this place and We
seldom see German. The L. =.
boys have taught them to keep
low. Our boys brought a few OF
them back and from what they say
the Americans have put the fear
OF Ged in theml
Being in the front line trenches
isn't anything like you would I'M
agne. OF course we are in more
danger here than we would be at
home! but we really do not think
anything about il"
From Arch and Luther Randol.
Mr.. and Mrs. X. W. Randol, lis
c Street southwest, have received
lGnntinned on pnnn "a
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1918-09-01

will bring this letter to close,
promising to write again soon, and
tell you about the French, their Gus
toms. and their country"
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1918-09-01

son Of Mr.. and Mrs. William Page,
AL c Street, southwest.
Alvan S. Page Of the United
States Army Postal Service, son OF
Mr.. and Mrs. William Page, AL {
Street southwest, volunteered when
the United States declared war upon
Germany. Shortly after he sailed
for overseas duty. The cap he wear,
has recently been adopted for all
soldiers on overseas duty.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1918-09-01
U-Boat Experience.

'tNevertheless. all things con-
sidered it was most successful
vEage, and pleasant after We got
opr sea legs, but not without
thrill. however. A very few days
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1918-11-22
SOME YANKS ILL TREATED
Returning Prisoners Give Varying Ac-
counts Of Their Treatment by
the Germans.

American Headquarters in France,
Nov. 21.-American prisoners released
by the Germans are making their way
singly and in pairs across the line at
various points. The German authori-
ties apparently are unable to carry out
the withdrawal plans agreed upon
owing to the disturbed and disorgan-
lied conditions of transportation with
in that country.
To meet the emergency, the Ameri-
can army has established stations at
various points along the American sec.
tor of occupation, where prisoners can
be received and cared for as they ar
rive.
The returned men give varying ac.
counts of their treatment by the Ger
mans. Some say they were treated
very harshly and brutally. while 9TH
ers say their captors were stern but
not unduly harsh.
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1918-11-22
MAY STOP HUN FOOD
BRITAIN SENDS STARVATION
THREAT TO GERMANY.
Demands Less Cruel Treatment of
Prisoners-Reports Say Men Are
Released Like Cattle.

London, Nov. 21.-In any question
Of provisioning Germany the British
government will be obliged to take
into account the conditions under
which British prisoners in Germany
IRE being released, unless the cruel
treatment which such prisoners are
receiving is discontinued. the German
government was warned in a wireless
message.
The message sent by the British
government reads:
Information reaches his majesty's
government of shocking lack of or
ganiZatiOn in the release of British
prisoners in German territory and of
their return march on foot, miserably
clothed, without food or transport, and
with no escort or guides, to the allied
lines, with the result of lamentable
suffering and heavy mortality.
His majesty's government cannot
tolerate continuation of this cruel
treatment and must Insist on adequate
arrangement being made in all the
above respects by the German authori-
ties with whom the responsibility lies.
Otherwise we shall be- compelled to
take this into account in any question
of revictualing Germany or satisfying
the requirements of the German popI-
lation.
His majesty's government is ready
to lend all available assistance by for
warding food. clothing and TRANSPORT
to prisoners camps where they are not
otherwise forthcoming, and are adj
dressing allied commanders In this
sense.
please acknowledge receipt"
Since Sunday military or civil pris-
oners have been constantly brought to
Paris by eastern railway trains. Nine
hundred arrived Sunday. LOO Mon
day, 300 Tuesday morning and many
more Wednesday. Ten thousand are
reported to be on the way.
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1918-11-22
ASKS FOR BIGGER NAVY
DANIELS SAYS LEAGUE OF MA.
TIoNs WiLANEED POLICE.
Declares America Must Be the Biggest
Policeman on the international
Police Force.

Washington, Nov. 21.-Continued
naval expansion by the United States
without regard at present for possible
decisions of the peace conference, the
formation of a league of nations or
reduction of armament, was recon-
mended to congress by Secretary Dam
fields at a private conference with the
house naval committee, which is
framing the 1920 naval appropriation
bill.
Discussion with the secretary large
~ concerned the league of natioas and
disarmament, called for In President
Wilson's peace principles, Mr.. Daniels
insisted that construction should pro-
coed. because these questions are for
future settlement and no one can fore
see the decision.
Secretary Daniels said he favored
league of nations, without which, he
thought, great fruit of the war would
be lost AS such a league would re-
quire an international police force of
sufficient power to compel obedience
of its DEGREES. he said, the United
States must have large number Of
dreadnaughts and battle cruisers.
While the navy had expanded in the
last year, he explained, construction
of big ships had been put aside to
provide small craft to fight subma-
rines.
The new misrepresentation pro-
gram approved by the president calls
for construction of ten superdread-
naughts and six battle cruisers, he
sides 40 smaller craft.
In a league of nations the secre-
tary said, the United States must pro-
vide large part of a police force, this
being made up with respect to the ton
mage, shore line and commerce of the
member nations. Because of these
factors. Mr.. Daniels said, he believed
this country, as the richest in the
world, always would have to contrib
ute n large part of the sea police
force.
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1918-11-22
MASARYK SAILS FOR EUROPE
President of Czecho- SloVakla Goes to
Prague to Assume Office--Grate-
full to United States.

New York, Nov. 21.-Dr. Thomas G..
Masaryk. first president of the newly
created republic of Czecho- Slovallia,
sailed for Liverpool on the British
steamship Carmania. He was accom-
panied by his daughter. Miss Olga. He
expects 70 go to Prague TO assume Of
flee and later to attend the peace con-
ference.
Before sailing Doctor Masaryk paid
n warm tribute to the American press
for the aid given him in bringing the
mid European political situation before
the American people.
Our nation will always be grateful
to America for her warm and sincere
sympathy with our cause" he added.
Our new republic will forever con-
slider the great commonwealth her eld-
er sister"
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1918-11-22
KEW IS CAPTURED
BY THE FOES OF
THE BOLSHEV|K!
Ukraine Rulers Are Overthrow
by AStrakhanS.
HUN TROOPS OCCUPY MlNsK
Copenhagen Dispatch Says Germany ls
Rushing Big Army Eastward to
Cope With Situation in That
Section of War Zone.

Copenhagen, Nov. 21.-The Ukrain-
ian government mas been overturned
and Kiev has been captured by troops
from Astrakhan, according to Kiev dis
patches to Swedish newspapers. The
Ukrainiaa national assembly has fled
and provisional government has been
established by the capture of the city
where the troops apparently are COM
manded by General Denikine leader of
the antibolshevist forces.
German Army Marching East.
London. Nov. 21.-The situation in
the east is causing anxiety in Ger
many, according to n Copenhagen dis
patch to the Exchange Telegraph COM
pany, and the Lokal Anzieger of Ber-
lin learns that great German army
is marching eastward.
A Stockholm dispatch to the Cen
trail News says German troops have
occupied Minsk, in Lithuania.
A half million released war prison
ers, the dispatch adds. are advancing
through the Ural mountains. Arrange
ments are being made to supply them
with food and clothing.
Few Red Flags In berlin.
Amsterdam, Nov. 21.-The red flag
is gradually disappearing from the
streets of Berlin, as are most other
external indications of the revolution,
according 10 dispatch received here
from the German capital. Black, red
and gold, which were the colors of the
German revolution of 1S4S and insig-
MIA of classical German republican
ism, have replaced them in large meas
ure.
May Be General AlexIeff's Troops.
Washington. Nov. 21.--Reports of
the overturn,ng of the Ukrainian gov
eminent by General Denikine's anti
bolshevik troops was received here
with great satisfaction. for officials
said 1t will make the work of the al
lies in handling the Russian problem
much more simple.
1t has been believed for some time
that General Alexieff, the former Rus
sian commander in chief, had large
force of Cossacks operating in Astra-
khan and the news from the Ukraine
seems to confirm this, as General Den
kline is a member of Alexieff's army.
Denikine is known to be an able Off
Ger who has the confidence Of his men
and of government officials in the al
lied countries.
1t was pointed out today that with
the Cossacks. many of whom are
Ukrainians themselves, in charge, 1t
will be easy to reach Russia in Europe
with supplies and necessary munitions
by way of the Black sea. which is now
open TO the allies.