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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1919-02-12
Tokio Government Determined to
Keep Islands in Pacific-Not Be-
lieved, However, Island Kingdom
will Delay League.

Paris, Feb. 12.-Japan has :reitera
ted her intention to hold the Marshal
ard Caroline Islands in the Pacific
which she took from Germany during
the war, as well as to insist upon the
execution of her agreement reached
in September last with China regard
ing Shantung. A formal statcG,ent
to this effect by japanese representa-
tives has been made public here.
It is not considered that the Chino
Japanese controversy or Japan's claim
regarding the Pacific Islands is likely
to delay the Society of Nations pro-
ject. 1t seems probable, however,
that these matters will be considered
later by that organization.
Considerable space is being given
the Chino-Japanese controversy by
the French newspapers.
To meet doubts cast upon it's au-
thority, the Chinese delegation has
published cablegrams received from
Shanghai. the provincial legislature
Of Shangtung and the Chinese society.
for league of nations at Peking.
These cablegrams overwhelmingly
favor the activities OF the delegation
and direct that there be restitution to
China of properties in Shantung.
Washington, Feb. 12.-Japan's atti-
tude toward China in the Peace Con-
ference is causing grave appreben-
sion among the representatives CT the
other associated powers. According
to official diplomatic information
reaching here, Japan virtually has
threatened war if China makes public
secret treaties between the two coun-
tries and fails TO carry out an agree
ment to make Japan the successor
of Germany in rights. property and
held by Germany at the
outbreak OF the European war.
China is relying on the peace con-
ference, where her delegates are said
to have made an excellent impression,
and is seeking support from the Uni
ted States and Great Britain.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1919-02-12
ARMENIAN RELIEF
Total Contributions Received Thus
Ear Sill So.

Total Contributions ltecelved mus
Far S7l1.96.
'rota; subscriptions received up to
today for the Syrian and Armenian re.
lief furd total $7l1.96. The list of
contributors follows:
Ashton, Mrs. John 7. 50; Cash, ,;
Cation, Mrs. Harry B., ); Cation, DR..
VIM. P, ); Herndon, Mrs. d., s.;
Jackson, Mr.. and Mrs. f. B.. 5;
Jones, Robert s.. 100; NJ. f. Sunday
School, South, 100; Morton, Mrs. W..
j.. :: Norton. Judge j. X. NJ, so;
O'Icara. G. W, ); Piser, w. N, 10;
Preston, J. r., 5; Roger. R. Stuart,
10: St. Pau! Bible Class, 100; Two
sisters, 2; Collection, 1886; Second
Presbyterian Church and S. S., 100;
Fir:t Baptist Sunday school, 100;
Grace Sunday school, %; Trinity NJ !.
l.. Sunday school, %; Thompson, Egg
hclt. 10. Total s71l.96.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1919-02-12
BOARD OF ALDERMEN

Seven Aldermen were present. at
the regular meeting last night. All
the measures sent in from the Com
mon Council were concurred in save
one, appropriating SO for sanitary
drinking cups for the members of coun
Gil. The resolution was laid on the
table. There was considerable discus
sion at times, but the votes in each
case were unanimous.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1919-02-12
RED CROSS IN ROSEMONT
ELECTS OFFICERS FOR YEAR

The Rosemont branch of the Red
Cross at meeting held last Thursday
at the residence of Miss Whittal
Rosemont, elected these officers, Mrs
C. Z. Dare, chairman; Mrs. George
w. keyes, vice chairman; Mrs. W. E
Swan, treasurer; Mrs. w. NJ. King
secretary; Mrs. Herbert Linn and Mrs
C. E. Outcalt, supervisors of work;
Mrs. Richard E. Acton, Mrs. }. W.
Harris and Mrs. R. NJ Graham, eX-
ecutive committee; Mrs. Alice Price
chairman of civilian relief committee
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1919-02-12
PROPERTY SALES

Mrs. Rose Henly has purchased
from Lirps Brothers the three-story
brick dwelling on the north side of
King between Washington and Co.
lumbus streets formerly the property
Of the Stuart estate.
J. Roland Goode has sold to
Thomas l.. and J. Brooke Carter a
house and lot on the east side OF Pitt
strceG between King and Prince
streets
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1919-02-12
The sum of 81, ,o46.O6 for laboratory

The sum of s1,O46.06 for laboratory
supplies was ordered paid.
Bill of Corporation attorney Il.
Noel Garner was reduced from $50
to $40 and ordered paid, it being ex-
planned it was not customary to pay
for opinions.
1t was decided to advertise for bids
fer franchise asked by Mount Ver-
non and Camp Humphreys Railway
Company to erect poles and string
wires on Royal street.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1919-02-12
THE GRAND THEATRE
Big show at the Grand tonight
when the real Teddy Roosevelt will

&c seen in wonderful portrayal OF
his many adventures and a!so the
biography of his life. This is rare
treat. Also the photodrama OF the
season, Pauline Frederick in "Zaza.
Tomorrow the usual comedy Will
be given. The matinee will start at
$50 and continue till eleven y. NJ.
: :, In this show will be seen stars,
as Billy West, Fatty Arbuckle, Mabel
Nornand and others. The Roosevelt
show is now on at keith's and Palace
Theatres, Washington.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1919-02-12
FREE. CLINIC CROWS

.1t5 e. = :r.
.Tonorrow night at the ch:l1ren's
,osteopathic, CLINIC, los; South Wash.
s;ngton treet,sDr. Willard will discuss
the clinics development and growth
The public is invited to attend.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1919-02-12
MARRIED

Mr.. and Mrs. George Penn announce
the marriage of their daughter. Mary
Alice TO Mr.. Alvin Cross, of Wash
ington, Saturday afternoon. February
sth. at the parsonage Of the First
Rantist Church, Rev. DR.. E. B. Jack
son officiating.
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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1919-02-12
Continued from second column0

Continued from second column
viaduct over the Potomac yards to
the building of roadway from the
where Belgian block paving h"PIns.
A report or the Good Roads Con-
vcntiIn held in Richmond ard the
conference on ships and shipping
held at Washington was submitted
by the business manager.
Announcement made that the Re-
tail Merchants Bureau will give
banquet the latter part Of this month
or carly in March. The date will De
: decided on by this bureau soon.
Notice was .reeeived of the seventh
:. .arB1sal meeEinG. Of the Chamber Of
yrConsnerce Of ; the, United States OF
.iAmerica which win be held in ST.
I Louis April % to May l.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1919-02-12

In memory of our darling baby boy
Robert E. Baber whom God called
away one year ago today February |.
1918.
We tried so hard to save him
Physicians were in vain
It was the will of the Heavenl!
Father
And our loss is his gain
Oh, the comfort Of a baby
To know that he is saved
For only his body is resting
In the cold and silent grave.
By Mama and Papa.
2T-1t
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1919-02-12
CITY news IN BRIEF

CITY news IN BRlB
Mai. S. G.. Blanton, of the mecha|
ical gun training center, located
Camp Hancock, Ga, is here on a Ia
!. lough. Il
A false alarm of fire at 8 o'cloG
this. afternoon brought the fire az
nartment to the corner Of Pitt an
Queen streets.
Under a recent government rulin|
all dogs transported upon raliwal
trains are required to be leashed
muzzled or Grated.
The regular meeting of the Mis-
! sionary Society of the First Baptis!
/ Church, will be held tomorrow afterl
noon at 2:3O O'Clock, at the church,
A meeting of the Retail Merchants
Bureau of the Chamber of Commerce.
will be held in the rooms of that orr
ganization tonight.
Miss Cartez Schwarz, national field
secretary of the Women's Home Mist
sionary Society, will deliver an ad.,
dress at Trinity NJ. E. Church to-;
night.
An importanY business meeting of;
the Retail Merchants Bureau of the
Chamber Of Commerce will be held
at s o'clock tonight in the rooms OF!
that organization.
At a meeting Of the Alexandria
Fairgrounds Association held last
night it>~was decided to observe
Washingtons birthday as CHERRY
Day" as has been the custom for the
past several years.
The alarm of fire about 12:3C
O'Clock this afternoon was caused by
the explosion of an ell stove at the
residence of W. H. Simms, S04 North
Columbus street. The damage vii
amount to about 5000 it is thought.
Announcement is made that woo
and instructions. for knitting amputa
tion-socks will be distributed from the
central Red Cross rooms Wednesday:
and Fridays between 10 and y o'clock
All are asked to make these comforts
for the soldiers.
Miss Mary Alice Penn, daughter
of Mr.. and Mrs. George Peen and Mr.
Alvin Cross, of Washington were MAJ
ried Saturday afternoon at the par
sonage of the FIRST Baptist Church
Rev. Dr.. E. 3. Jackson, pastor, OF,
fciasl.g.
H. B. Derr, County Farm Demon-
strator for Fairfax County, will de-
liver an illustrated lecture on corn
tc the farmers of Fairfax and AleNa,l.
Lria Counties, in the auditorium 0.
the Chamoer of Commerce, Saturday
afternoon, February Is, at o'clock
Shortly after 7 o'clock this morning
nofthbound train on the Washing
ton-Virginia Railway was derailed
near Braddock. Passengers boarded
other cars and the southbound track
was used until the damaged car, which
had broken axel It is said, was
taken to the power house.
Oliver A. Cats, and his friend
Thomas R. Jarvis from California
second class petty officers from the
U. S. S. Zeelandia We're the guests
last Week of the formers mother
Mrs. P. L. Rush, Duke street extend.
cd. They have returned to the ship
and will sail at once for France. This
making the tenth trip across for Mr..
Cats and the twelfth for Mr.. Jarvis.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1919-02-12
IN MEMORIAM

In sad but loving remembrance of
our beloved little daughter, Alice '.
Ratcliffe, who entered into peaceful
rest two weeks ago.
Gone but not forgotten.
Two weeks has passed our hearts still
sore
As time goes on we miss her more
Her loving smile and tender face,
No one can fill her vacant place.
The loss was bitter, the pain severe,
To part with one we love so dear.
The trial was hard We will not COM
plain
But trust in God to meet again.
By her beloved mother and father
SILT.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1919-02-12

ped fire department we must consent
to be taxed to provide the expense
OF these measures.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1919-02-12

A false alarm of fire at o,cloGiE
this afternoon brought the hre az
partment to the corner OF Pitt anf
Queen streets.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1919-02-12

Mai. S. G. Blanton, of the mecnaP
ical gun training center, located T
Camp Hancock, Ga, is here on a taf
lough. +
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1919-02-12

!! Under a recent government rulinf
all dogs transported upon railway
trains are required to be leashed
muzZled or Grated
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1919-02-12

Miss Mary Alice Penn, daughter
of Mr.. and Mrs. George Peen and Mr..
Alvin Gross, of Washington were MAJ,
r;ed Saturday afternoon at the par
sonage of the FIRST Baptist Church
Rev. Dr.. E. 3. Jackson, pastor, OF,
f:ciatlag.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1919-02-12
Appropriations Asked.

Resolution of Councilman Fletcher
appropriating $4,000 for purchase OF
dump motor trucks for city service
referred to finance and street COM
mittees. Resolution appropriating So
900 to purchase street sweeper and
sprinkling equipment was referred to
finance and street committees.
Resolution appropriating s1,oO0 Tor
f.ee city dispensary was: referred to
finance committee. The sum of .s7ot
was appropriated for feeding prison
ers at Jail. :::f - :,
Restitution appropriatipg s275 fol
improvements at,;Ralssell- road ane
Walnut street referred to finance anc
street committee. ..
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1919-02-12

At meeting of the Alexandria
Fairgrounds Association held last
night it, was decided to observe
Washington's birthday as Cherry
Day" as has been the custom for the
past several years.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1919-02-12

The alarm of fire about 12:3C
O'Clock this afternoon was caused by
the explosion of an ell stove at the
residence of w. II. Simns, 804 North
Columbus street. The damage viii
amount to about 5000 it is thought.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1919-02-12

Announcement IS made that WOO
and instructions. for knitting amputa
tion socks will be distributed from the
central Red Cross rooms. Wednesday:
and Fridays between 10 and y o'clock
All are asked to make these comforts
for the soldiers.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1919-02-12

An importanB business meeting OF
the Retail Merchants Bureau of the
Chamber of Commerce will be held
at s o'clock tonight in the rooms OF
that organization.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1919-02-12

Miss Cartez Schwarz, national fielt
secretary of the Women's Home Mis-
sionary Society, will deliver an ad
dress at Trinity NJ. E. Church to-
night.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1919-02-12

The regular meeting Of the Mis-
sionary Society of the First Baptis!
Church, will be held tomorrow afterl
noon at $50 o'clock, at the church,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1919-02-12

A meeting of the Retail Merchants
Bureau of the Chamber of Commerce
will be held in the rooms of that orr
ganization tonight.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1919-02-12

H. B. Derr, County Farm Demon
strator for Fairfax County, will de-
liver an illustrated lecture on corn
tc the farmers of Fairfax and AleXan.
Lria Counties, in the auditorium o.
the Chamoer of Commerce, Saturday
afternoon, February Is, at , o'clock.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1919-02-12

37-1t.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1919-05-10
HARRIS WILL VOTE
 FOR SUFFRAGE

Washington. May 9.-Information reached Washington today that Will liam J. Harris, the new senator from Georgia, who is now in Europe, has told President Wilson that he will vote for the equal suffrage amend ment resolution. which failed at the last session of the senate by one vote Former Senator Thomas w. Hardwick whom MT. Harris, succeeds voted against the measure.
 Suffrage advocates said Senator Harris vote was not necessary to in- sure passage of the resolution as a poll of the new and hold-over mem bers of the senate showed more than the two-thirds majority requir- ed. His declaration in favor of the measure, however, was received with general satisfaction by supporters of the amendment who expect to press for it's passage early in the extra ses- sion of congress.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1919-05-10
PLAN FORMATION OF IMPROVEMENT
 LEAGUE AT MEET
Residents of East Sixth Ave nue Want Paving and
 Storm Sewers.

Citizens residing in the east end of the city held a mass meeting at the city hall last night to discuss the formation of an improvement league and plan for paving, storm sewers and other improvements in their neighborhood. A committee composed of A. A. Harper, chairman, and John Hemmert and J. w. Holt was ap- pointed to ascertain whether or not the residents of East Sixth avenue are in favor of forming the paving district and having that portion of the street paved. Another committee including c. c. Bain chairman, and c. B. Smith, G. D. McGibbony, A. L. Ratliff, Claude Spikes and E. A. Rog- CTS was appointed to canvas the east part of the city between Eighth and Fourth avenues and east of Ohio street and Seventh and Eighth aven- ues from Ohio west to the bayou to see if the residents of this neigh borhood were in favor of laying a storm sewer.
 Quite number of citizens attend ed the meeting and all were enthu- siastically in favor of forming the Improvement league and of the pro- posed improvements. They are of the opinion that majority of the resi- dents of the neighborhood favor the league and will cooperate to improve property in this section because it will not only improve the appearance of their neighborhood but will inn nrove haa1th conditions and enhance the real estate valuesof the property improved.
 Another meeting will be called soon when more definite plans will be up for discussion and action.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1919-05-10
POSTPONE COMMENT ON TREATY UNTIL
 CONGRESS MEETS
Republicans Will Remain Silent Until They Study
 the Terms.

Washington, May 9.-Authorita- tive statements of opinion of most senators on the treaty of Versailles probably will not be forthcoming un- til congress has met in extra session.
 Republican leaders have announced their determination not to give final conclusions until they have had an opportunity to study the full text of the treaty and the understanding here now is that the document will not be made public until after it has been signed. In the meantime con- gress will have convened.
 Senator Borah, of Idaho, republican in a letter to the editor of the Boston Transcript reiterating his opposition to the league of nations covenant ask ed the republican party to state it's position as to the league and sinti- mated that should approval of it be given, he would quit the party.
 Oppose Alliance.
 Senator Norris, of Nebraska, re- publican, concurred in previous an- 'nouncements by Senator's Borah and Curtis, of Kansas, opposing the pro- posed alliance between the United States, Great Britain and France He said such an entente would lead to all alliances by other groups of na- tions with a resulting invitation to war.
 Direct word came from President Wilson today that he had promised France to propose to the senate that the United States agree subject to the approval of the council of the league of nations, to aid France, should Germany make an unprovoked attack. The presidents message was in reply to an inquiry from Secretary Humility.
 Officials professed tonight to be without information as to when the president planned to return to Wash ington.
 It is generally believed. however, that he will ont start for home until the treaty has been signed and that he will present it in person to the senate. In some quarters, the opinion is expressed that he vii -four the country, speaking in support of the treaty and the league covenant.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1919-05-10
} SMUCCLERS AND 1 AMERICAN ARE
 KuIEn IM EIcuT
Mexicans Open Fire on the Americans Officials on
 the Border.

Laredo, Tex, May 9.-Charles Hop kins, an immigration inspector and three unknown Mexicans were killed and two men seriously wounded, one perhaps fatally, in a gun fight be- tween American officers and Mexican smugglers, seven miles southeast of Laredo last night. Ira Hill of the Texas health service and Jose Val deg, an alleged smuggler, were wound ed. Valdez is not expected to live.
 A party of two American customs inspectors, three immigration inspect ors including Hopkins, and the Texas health officer, while on patrol duty on the river at 10 o'clock last night encountered the four Mexicans who had just landed on the American side. When called upon to halt the Mexicans opened fire with rifles and revolvers. Hopkins was mortally wounded and died within short time. The Americans returned the fire killing three of the Mexicans and Valdez. Hills wound is not considered serious.
 Hopkins had been in the imnigra- ticn service many years and iA well
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1919-05-10
VILLA REBELS
 DESTROY ROADS

Fl Paso. Tex, May S-Freight and mail for Central Mexican points arc being re-routed through Eagle Pass and Piedras Negras, Coahuila, because Villa rebels have destroyed rail com munication south of Chiahuahua City A quantity of furniture and supplies were shipped from here today after having been sent to Juarez for trans portatiOn over the Mexican Central yesterday and refused.
 Villas command divided after aban- doning Parral, which was held six days. One band went to the Durango rendezvous, where Villa always caches his loot. The other is reported march ing north toward Ojinaga presumably on all ammunition smuggling expedi- tion. This column crossed the rail- road south of Santa Rosalina. Mon day and is following the ConchOs river toward the border. General Angeles is reported to be in command of this expedition.
 General Manuel Dieguez, the new commander of the southern part of the northeastern zone, has received a squadron of four airplanes for use in locating Villa followers in the field. Others are to be supplied General Cas- tro from Mexico City.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1919-05-10
Demands the Surrender of
 Every Ship.
NO DISPOSITION
 MADE OF VESSELS
Claim German Delegates Divided on Views Pertaining t0 Peace
 Treaty.
(By The Associated Press )


 The peace terms to be presented to Austria are rapidly taking con- crete form. It is announced from Paris that the drafting committee has begun work on the document as a whole. The navy terms, as complet- ed, contemplate wiping out the entire Austrian navy, the surrender of every ship of the Austrian naval arm being demanded.
 The allied and associated govern ments will decide later what disposi- tion shall be made of the vessels. No hint has yet been given as to the oth- CT conditions of the treaty.
 Meanwhile the German peace dele gation at Versailles continues it's formidable task of reading the peace terms handed to it Wednesday by Premier Clemenceau. According to reports originating from high Brit ish source, in Paris, the delegates are divided in their views on the drastic conditions laid down.
 Feeling apparently is running high in Germany over what is termed the severity of the peace terms and q review of the opinion in Berlin says that the people are discussing the consequences of possible refusal to sign the treaty.
 Rather anarchy than slavery" is the remark heard on all sides, the re- view declares.
 Seek Russian Treaty.
 One newspaper credits Herr Gies- bertz, member of the German dele gation at Versailles, as asserting that the only immediate solution is peace with Russia and the employment of bolsheviki troops by Germany.
 Unofficial advices from Paris de- clare that the controversy over Italy's claims to Fiunie and the Dalmatian coast is far from being settled. Presi- dent Wilson. according to these ad- vices, is not in agreement with the compromise plan by which Italy would be given mandate to admin ister Plume until 1923, and then take possession of the city.
 Viscount Miner, British secretary for the colonies, has been called to Paris to discus sthe question of Bel gium's protest against Great Britain acting as mandatory for German east Africa.
 The Hungarian communist govern ment forces continues to suffer mili- tary reverses. Czech troops have ob- tained foothold in Nagyszecseny/ 40 miles north of Budapest. Rumania forces, according to latest reports, are 80 miles east of the capital. .9.
 Operations have been begun against the Afghan tribesmen who crossed the border and took up positions on the Indian side. Russian government advices say that an Afghan mission seeking the establishment of rela- tions between Afghanistan and Rus sia has arrived at Moscow.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1919-05-10
Are Recovering from the
 First Shock.
STRIKES ARE ON
 THE INCREASE
Threaten Peace With Russia and Employment of the ROlsheyiki
 Troops.
(By The Associated Press. ]

Berlin, Thursday, May 8.-The peo- pie, though fairly stricken dumb by the peace terms, are now recovering sufficiently to declare that Germany cannot and will not sign the compact, no matter what comes.
 Strikes are increasing and bolshe- vism and the Spartacan uprising of the past two months, have, if any thing, made Germans immune to the possible horrors which are to be anticipated if they are again plunged into war, according to the best opin- ion here.
 There exists a small group of Ger mans, chiefly conservatives who pre- fer to see the entente occupy the whole country than to have it bol- shevik.