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The Washington times., 1919-05-03
London Sums Must Go;
Queen Mary's Housing
Ideas Usher New Era

London gives evidence OF set
ting a housing example that will
go far toward convincing the
world that a new era has really
begun. Queen Mary recently Wis
lied the sIums OF England's great
est city. according TO cable dis
patches, and as a result of her
personal contact with living con-
ditions. has inaugurated a move
ment TO abolish the city's slums
and TO provide comfortable and
decent dwellings for the city's
poor.
The new housing bill now be-
fore parliament includes many OF
the suggestions and ideas that
form part OF the Plans being used
by the own your own home sec
tion OF the Department of Labor
in fostering municipal improve
ments throughout the United
States.
The Washington times., 1919-05-03

& Hill. I'm a great many instances"
continued Mr.. Edmonston, I'VE are
selling houses that have been listed
with US only a day or two. Never be-
fore have people realized the neces-
sity OF homecoming to obtain any
semblance of family life: never before
have people so realized the incon-
venience of not having a place that
they can call home"
w. Gilbert Dent, OF Gardiner &
Dent, also complains Of the difficulty
OF obtaining houses to sell. I'VE
have a great many houses listed with
US" said Mr.. Dent, but we are SELL
ing every house we've got that is
listed with us at fair price. And.
he added. I'VE can sell all that we
can get"
The same situation obtains at the
Harry Wardman office. J. ID. Hobbs
says: I'VE have calls every day for
houses in various parts of the city,
and we're selling every house that is
listed with us at a fair price. We've
even found it necessary to tadvertise
for houses to sell"
The Washington times., 1919-05-03
STARTED
IN NEW LIGGETT STORE

Extensive improvements are now
being made in the building at the
corner Of Pennsylvania avenue and
Thirteenth street, recently purchased
by the L. K. Liggett Drug Company
and occupied for many years by the
T. z. Ogram, Drug Company.
New mahogany fixtures are being
installed, and the entire interior OF
the building is being .remodeled and
redecorated. When completed the
new store will be one Of the most
attractive in Washington. small
corner Of the newly remodeled room
will be occupied by the United Cigar
Stores Company.
The Washington times., 1919-05-03
Cheverly
- Minutes From Washington
Union Station

- Minutes From Washington
Union Station
Plans and specifications
furnished for 5000 to $4,000
homes. We will help you to
build and assist you to pay
for same.
On main line Penna. R. R.,
seven trains each way daily.
Beautiful property. Reas6n-
able prices and terms.
Homesites furnished on dis
interested appraisal. Property
bonded without cost to Puf-
chaser to protect investment.
Look into our Purchase Price
Refunding Bond.
The Washington times., 1919-05-03
BUY REAL
ESTATE NOW

spena wisely ana save fer futlFs
needs. war SAVINGS sta@Us aaA
Tariff stamps wnI heID yOu 10 anan-
elaI peace ana help yOur Goveransas
ananee world peace.
The Washington times., 1919-05-03
LIEUT.. John A. PETTY
OPENS REALTY OFFICE

John A. Petty recently discharged
as an officer in the United States
army, opened an office for the trans
action of a general real estate and
insurance business at 414 Southern
Building during the past week.
Mr.. Petty, previous to receiving his
commission in the army, was treas
The Washington times., 1919-05-03
Home OWNING EXCELS Observation-Disclosures

urer OF the 5. F. Saul Co. He was
commissioned a frst lieutenant on
August 10. 1918, and assigned to
finance work under the Director Of
FINANCE Of the army. He is we'll
known in Washington and his friends
The Washington times., 1919-05-03
RUYs PARK PLACE HOME.

Howard L. Jones has purchased
from Richard r. Bell. the attractive
two-story home at 1924 Park place
for a consideration OF $1,000. Mr.
Jones will occupy the property as a
home
The Washington times., 1919-05-03
Rsaltor's Rendezvous

CAPT. LOUIS S. SCOTT, retired
Baltimore.
cor. ]. WINSTON PAYNE. retired
-Pimlico.
LIEUT.. w. E. DAVIS, retired minus
the Srer-PhiladeIphia.
The Washington times., 1919-05-03

CLAUDE LIVINGSTON says he
can't answer the query where Is
Clarendon but he opines it must be
a suburb of Takema Park.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-10-17
difficult.
Germany Sought Peace.

Luxembourg, Sept, ., 1914.-Thlngs are
not going well with the Austrians and
that retards all the Balkan peoples, 1t
Ia also 4 critical moment for us In
the west. The troops we are sending
to the right wing Will almost certainly
arrive too late. We have oVerestimated
the results of our first victories. The
French have reiterated SYSTEMATICALLY
and are now coming forward with ire
mendous force and great valor whilst
our troops are exhausted by marching.
But they will hold out where they are
until their achievements come up,
while IN we a strike them hard
enough the French will fall back upon
their Endorsements.
This peace at any price theory is
Unreasonable folly. II we really want
peace with England We must brag as
much as possible. We don't under
stand this kind OF bluff, Read Goschen's
report on the final interview with
Bethmann and Jagow,
editors Note: Sir r. Goschen, Brit
ish ambassador to Berlin, on Aug. l
cabled to Foreign Minister Grey as fol-
lows. II spent a long time arguing
with him (Jagowl that the chief dis
pute was between Austria and Russia
and that Germany was only drawn in
as Austria's ally. II, therefore, Aus
| tvia and Russia were. as was evident,
| ready to discuss matters. and Germany
| did not desire war on her own account,
il seemed to me only logical that Ger
| many should hold her hand and wait for
a peaceful settlement. Secretary Of
state for Foreign Affairs tJagow) said
| that Austria's readiness to discuss was
| the result of German influence at Vi
' emma and, had not Russia ,mobiized
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-10-17
Fears Polo Playing English.

Coblenz, Aug. 20, 1914 can not
bring myself to the spirit Of rejoicing
In the news of victory. 1t is to be hoped
mat our press will be reserved in it's
comment. As yet there has been moth
ing decisive. To be sure, in a fight
south Of Metz we took $50 cannon, but
our people do not yet understand that
the greatest danger, the polo playing
English. still remains. 1t Is a mistake
to hold them in contempt. England
has been our natural enemy since the
Sedan.
| tremble for Germany, to whom |
never gave credit for so much force and
grim determination. But there is too
much to BE deplored in our leadership.
Coblenz, Aug, "a, 19l4.-OuT military
ports are no longer threatened, The
army has till now achieved unheard-o
successes, 1t is possible, though not
very probable, that the war will sooner
be at an n than We thought. Only
England blocks the way. The strength
of the French army is already almost
broken. 1t now depends on the fighting
in the north. Since this morning our
troops (Brandenburgers) | hope) have
been fighting with two English divi-
sions.
editors Notion this date Namur
was occupied, following the capture of
Brussels, Aug. 20, and the occupation
of Liege, Aug, 9, thus completely block
ihb hilllldly iHcldC6 u lHe NeTIlhIl nd
val bases.)
My heart Is heavy. You will help me
to bear It should the time come when
they point at me with the finger Of
scorn, lnwardly, however, | am quite
sure that on the fleet question I took
the right stand, and the only way posi-
BILE for Germany IL our folk were not TO
decline.
EDITORS Note.-von Tirpitz is here
writing to his wife. He apparently re-
fers to the belief held by many In Ger
many that England was their enemy
merely because the German fleet ex-
listed and was growing. The German
mind seems absolutely incapable OF
grasping the fact that England or any
other nation would go to war for prin-
ciples, or for any otker reason than to
~aggrandize their power or wealthy
Coblenz, Aug. rs, 1s14.-(To my wife. }
Do not be alarmed by our reverses In
the east, They were to be expected.
To be sure, in the beginning our leader
ship there was not altogether first class.
The fighting from Basic to Namur is
tremendous and unheard OF before.
The crow prince has a very hard time
Of 1t. The French fight well, we ought
not to crow too soon,
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-10-17

against Germany, all would have been
well.")
Luxembourg, Sept. 10, 1914.-Things do
not go forward in Turkey. Part of the
blame lies with those who will not re-
assure them as to the fate of the par
dane.les. Such pickering is incompre-
hensible.
In the Balkans the opinion prevails
that the Austrians have been badly
beaten. If that is so we can give up
hope Of any help from this quarter
or from Islam. The English are send
ing strong reinforcements and u ad-
vance has been stopped for the pres
ent. But l still hope for the final VIC
tory.
/ have ascertained somewhat late the
intentions of the French. Our troop
movements will hardly TAX place In
due time. The French have a thick net
work of railways behind them. Our
brave fellows must for the most part
proceed on foot, The French receive
all news through their Eiffel tower. We,
on the other hand, hear nothing from
the outside world.
Editors Note: As the German rail-
ways were constructed with a special
view to war and their military trains
built so that they could run on the
French guage, this plant about troop
movements appears to be merely an ex-
| cuse for the check OF the German
forces)
Luxembourg, Sept. IL, 1914.-The war
will not be over as quickly as some
think, England realizes she is fight
ing for her existence. In the month
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-10-17
VON TIRPITZ STORY
OF GERMAN DEFEAT
(cOntlnued BON Previous Issues

NAAA A9AA AE9ANuN
- --
These notes in the form Of a diary and
the letters from which extracts are
taken, we're always jotted down by me
late in the evening or just before the
courier bag left. Therefore l must not
be pinned down by any occasional in
constituencies OF bluntness Of express
sion. l never thought Of publishing
them. especially the letters. They are
my thoughts about things just as they
occurred to me at the time.
II. after the breakdown Of our coun-
try, l have decided on a partial publi-
cation, 1t is because these notes, Illus
trating he past, form a most impor-
tant auxiliary Of my memoirs and be-
cause above all they show that the
views expressed were not formed after
the war, but in all essential points are
in conformity with my judgment during
the course Of the war.
Coblenz, Aug. 2I, 1914.
How much for myself | could wish
mat had not lived to see this war.
l stu can not understand how II was
mat We could find no modus viyenui
WIN RUSSIA. According to today's news
the Balkan states are slack again. Shall
we succeed in tearing the world web
which has been spun around us?
Coblenz, Aug. 20, 1914.-It Is hard to
SIT here comparatively inactive while
the world Is In flames. The victory of
the crown prince Of Bavaria was the
cause of great rejoicing here, all the
more because further consequences may
be expected. We, the navy, can do SO
little just now, and that makes our po-
sition terrible. The English fleet re-
mains In its harbors, but exerts its
vast influence as a fleet in being"
Such a thing is rarely understood in
Germany. They mean to crush us by
hunger and paraly2ing our economic
life. It Is a strange situation, the Baltic
and the North sea free, and we gagged.
For the moment the land war has the
upper hand. How will 1t be later?
EDITORS Note.-Von Tirpitz here rec
ognizes a principle Of the American Ad-
miral Mahan, a world naval authority.
Mahan contended that control of the sea
was necessary for the victory OF any ma
ton which was not absolutely self sup
porting, no matter how complete might
be her victories on land. He cohtended
that so long as the navy of one belliger-
ent was In existence or free to move, its
opponent did not have control of the
sea-
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-10-17
YAZOO DISTRICT GETS
READY FOR CENSUS

YAZOO CITY, Miss, Oct. II. (Spl)-
n. r. Norquist, county attorney, re-
signed recently before, the end OF his
term to take the position OF supervisor
OF the census In this district, which Is
composed Of Yazoo, Hines, Rankin,
Madison and Warren counties, IL rapid
ly perfecting his organization for the
census work, which begins on Ian, l.,
The last week in this month
tons are TO be held In the counties Of
the district for the appointment of cen.
sus enumeratorB Preference Is being
given competent ex soldiers. sailors and
marines, and, though the pay has not
been definitely fixed, ii Is Understood
that II Is TO be sufficient TO warrant
me application OF good men for the po-
sitions.
The place and hour OF the examins-
tons Is to- be announced by Mr.. Nor
Quiet at a later date.
Government restrictions as to the
men employed, Mr., Norqulst says, are
that they be between the ages Of is and
~ years old, and so far as possible, re.
side within and be familiar with the
territory they will be required TO cover.
They are 20 make application to the
supervisor in their own handwriting, in
dorsed by W representative business
men OF the district, They will also be
required TO pass u test prescribed by
the director the census, which liz Of a
practical character and includes the I'M
ing OF OF q sample schedule of popula.
ton from the data furnished. In ease
OF rural enumerators, they viii fin sam
pie schedules Of agriculture; but In botn
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-10-17
Failed to Out Off French,

Coblenz, Aug. 27.-(To my wife, Here
everyone Is hopeful, although the re-
treat ordered by the French leaders has
destroyed the hope OF cutting off a
large part Of the French army. The
English are also %retreating, and our
cavalry are at their heels. They say
the latter are suffering from hunger.
The forced marches Of the Pomeranians
and Brandenburgers have been tre-
mendous.
Yesterday evening on the Rhine
promenade | met King Ludwig, who
evening with the emperor, who was in
high spirits, especially about the
achievements OF his
Today must decide things in Prussia,
The enormous odds there are cause for
anxiety, | can not rejoice in our vic
tories, The army seems only to have
In view the defeat Of the French. This
will not suffice.
Coblenz, Aug. 29.-(To my wife, !,
too, have no hope that Wolf (Von Tir-
PITTS son, officer of the watch on board
the Mainz) may be among the few sur
vivors Of the Mainz (sunk In the Hell
goland battle). Circumstances were
too unfavorable for him. The small
cruisers went forward so recklessly
that the ships were not properly used.
They ought not to be sent against pro-
, tected forces unless large ships ant
torpedo boats are behind them,
Coblenz, Aug. SOTO my wife.)
have no words adequate for the news
that Wolf was saved, We must all bear
sacrifices for our country, but 1t seemed
so particularly bitter to me because the
sacrifices Of our small cruisers was uu,
necessary.
Luxembourg. Sept. 4, 1914,-The grea.
offensive wave which rolled owe
France and Belgium has slackenet
speed and 1t is difficult to ~foretell tn,
end. I have Just heard that the mali
army Of the Austrians has not Tough
well, That is very bad because Of IT.
influence on the Balkans. They ar,
beside themselves in the general head
quarters. The English are making ri
gantic efforts and are, in my opinion
our most dangerous opponents.
AS a nation | consider the Englisl
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-10-17
COUNTY FAIR
is GREAT SUCCESS

CORlNTH, Miss, Oct. H.. (Spl,)-The
county fair which has been held at the
rooms of the county farm and home
economic demonstrators in the court
house Wednesday and Thursday of this
week. brought to the county seat some
most creditahle exhibits. The poultry
and canned vegetables were of excep-
tional merit, and had the weather per-
mltted there would have been-a ire
mendous showing of this character Of
products.
In the domestic science department
there were a number Of excellent cx-
hibits, one deserving Of special mention
being a green sweater and cap to
match, with white trimmings. which
wal the work of Miss Effie Lokey. A
number OF fine hogs were brought In
for the first cooperative shipment, and
are being held here for the arrival Of
a sufficient number to make up the
car,
w, r, POLAND, demonstration agent
Of Tlppah county, Is judging the poul-
try exhibits, while Mr., and Mrs. M, NJ.
Bedenbaugh, demonstration agents Of
Prenttss county, are Judging the other
exhibits.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-10-17
GREAT OLD REMEDY
FOR SKIN DISEASES

table treatment that you can secure
from your own druggist. Fifty years
ago s. =. S. was discovered and given
to suffering mankind. During this
period II has proven its remarkable
remedial properties and has relieved
thousands of cases of disease caused
by poor blood, You can be relieved,
but you must take s. :, s, Take It
II only pimples appear, for they denote
bad blood and may be followed by the
sufferings from ~torturing skin erup-
tons. Therefore be sure. Don't take
chances, don't use lotions. II yours
is a special case, write for expert med
ical advice. Address Medical Director,
g5S Swift Laboratory, Atlanta, Georgia.
adv.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-10-17

French commander in chief seems
man, every inch of him.
AS regards opinion here II seems
De that we would have lone better h
we allowed the troops a short breat
ing space. Meanwhile, as we we
withdraWing u troops, there has be
anotner attack, especially strong by t
English, and there is great anxiety
10 whether u reinforcements will cor
up in time. W
We were too sure of victory and a
ways take the systematic retreating
feat.
There is great depression here as r
CARDS the present situation, particular
because the Austrians can not hold o
nea Lemberg and are calling for hel
H~lndenburg's new victory In East Pru
STA is not sufficient to o~utbalance tht
/ don't reckon much on Polish help.
Although the guards were victoria,
on their wing, on the last day of figh
ing they had to leave their wound.
behind.
Synopsis of Twenty-eighth Insta'
ment: The British penetrate a breac
Terrific German losses. Rumania'S d
cision delayed by battles in Galicia. b
leted in French mansion in Charlevill
Superiority of French artillery. Sto
Of a brave French commander honor
by the Germans. Visit to Sedan.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-10-17
Condones Zabern Affair.

One can not help thinking of the radi-
cal pickering about militarism, the Ia
bern affair, etc. How foolish 1t all
was. One great merit must be ascribed
to the emperor. He has not let the
military power slacken.
Editors Note, The Zabern affair
attracted world wide attention. 1t arose
over the sabering of an Alsatian peas
ant by a Prussian officer who consid-
cred himself insulted because the civil
ian accidentally jostled him. The en-
tire civil population was placed on trial
but the kaiser was forced to rescind
the order because of worldwide indig-
nation.)
Sept. 10, 1914.-The battle has not
been successful on our right wing
Whilst the guards on the left wing I'M
der Buelow advanced VIGOROUSLY. The
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-10-17
s. s. s. Clears Skin of Erup.
housewives Poison From
the System,

Get it fixed in your mind that skin
eruptions, Eczema, burning, itching
skin and all skin diseases are due en-
tirely TO impure and infected blood. II
the trouble was OF the outside Of the
skin. by simply washing and keeping
II clean you could obtain r%elief-not
even ointments, lotions and salves
would be necessary, Agree with US In
this belief, and your trouble can be
r~elieved-you al be entirely restored
TO health. S, s. s. Is a purely veGe-
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-10-17
BOOSTERS CLUB FORMED.

TUTWTLER, Miss, Oct. II. (Spl)-
Sitting Bull Custer, chief OF the pub
licity department OF Charleston, is In
this city to organize a development
club. Citizens Of Tutwiler and all Of
the merchants have assured Mr., Custer
of their hearty cooperation and n
boosters organization OF 200 members
will he formed which will gradually be
expanded until It includes every one
in the town and vicinity.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-10-17

of August she lost 40 per cent of her
trade and commerce. That tells.
The women in England are particular
ly furiously with us and ride astride
through the streets to drum up recruit
ing.
This morning | motored to a woods
and strolled through it for hours. The
forests here, neglected from a forestry
standpoint, are all the more picturesque.
slant straining of all energies and mill
tary service in Germany have born ex-
cellent fruit.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-10-17

cases illustrative examples are to be
given the applicants. Successful can
didates receive a commission and take
an oath, and their resignation without
'iustifiable cause" is prohibited
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-10-17

Negro Baptists are turning their
minds toward Chattanooga where their
state convention meets on Wednesday,
Oct. %. There Is II special effort on
to raise enough funds to pay Nelson
Merry academy, in East Tennessee, out
OF debt,
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-10-17

yaant ~ tha S,Lan, pan iat oh,cnh pc
the third Sunday in November, are
rapidly taking shape, Rev. r. b. Rob
erts, the pastor, Is gathering some of
tho best talent to be found In the city
and is pushing his plans with his usual
vigor and determination.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-10-17
CONSERVATION Over Reverses.

The general staff seems to be OH lts
head with triumph. AS yet we nave
by no means triumphed, considering the
war as a whole. We ought to nave
been less bumptuous, as only so could
we foster and preserve that tenaelty
which alone can help Us to a final
triumph. The most difficult days are
yet to come. u4.
Belief in our reverses and rascality
is spreading in all countries, n We
have nothing to oppose y H.,
alton is becoming difficult for the army.
Az we have not yet succeeded IN en-.
circling and taking prisoner great
masses of troops, the trench army,
through their network of railways can
always move and confront us IN new
positions. - o,so
sneaks Of the value of the French rail-
way system in enabling the allies 70
confront him quickly at any point with
large masses OF troops,)
The English, through energetic e.
| forts have again landed from 4o'ooo 70
$4,000 men in the north. 1t is to be
hoped that Maubeuge will soon fall ana
the besieging army corps there be SCI
| free. This Is vital. A single army
| corps has already become OF great mo-
ment.
| tie of the Marine was In progress III
| this engagement the Germans reached
The extreme point of their advance, but
were driven back by the French IRON
the Marine to the Alsne.) -
In spite of all their. promises th'
Turks have not begun to fight. Feel
| ing in Scandinavia has become more
and more unfayorable to US, Italy car
scarcely wait to fly at our threats.
Luxembourg, Sept, 5, lsl4-Today
had a long talk with Lieut. Gen. olden'
burg and with Maltzahn, the civil aide.
de camp Of the crown prince, who wa!
they are already beginning to tall
about peace when we are hardly start
ed. The only hope for us is to see
through, but it is going to be terribly
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-10-17

hension and conviction of persons who
have committed crime may be shrewd
and smart, but could hardly be re-
garded as u valuable asset to the com
munity.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-10-17

Advice given over long distance tele-
phone should always be tested by the
wisdom OF local conditions before be-
ing accepted and acted upon.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-10-17

The Alpha reading circle will hold
an interesting meeting at the residence
of Or, $, Il, Grlggs Friday afternoon
at b O'Clock. In connection with the
literary program a lesson in industrial
art viii be given.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-10-17

Stolen foxes concealed in the bosoms
of thieves will finally gnaw their way
to liberty and murder will out"