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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1919-12-03
MAN CHOk ES TO DEATH

Philadelphia, Dec. 2.-Martin
Muller, 80 years old, of 290S Gaul
street, cholied to death at the Phil
adelphia General Hospital. Thirty
fourth and Spruce streets. yeste"-
day when piece of food lodged in
his throat. He was, a patient at the
Institution. :
According to physicians. the man,
was admitted to the hospital in
May suffering from disease which
weakened the muscles of his throat.
At the time when he choked to death
he was being fed by nurse and is
said to have accidentally swallowed
an extra large piece Of food. An
operation was performed at once in
the hope of saving the mans life.
The windpipe was opened and the
food removed. hut in his Weakened
condition it was found impossible to
revive him after the operation.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1919-12-03
.ALEX hNDRIA COUNTY IS
PRESSING HEALTH WORK
Menacing Conditions Are Being Re-
moved and Water Carrier Sewer
are system Projected

Richmond, Va. Dec. 3.--lmp0Ssible
health conditions long existent II
Alexandgja County. the-mos dense!y
populated area Of the state outside
The limits of incorporated cities, are
now being rc.ne,.icGn with speed that
does credit to the fact and o:%aniz-
ing ability of Dr.. J. w. Cox. field IT.!
rector of the State Department Of
Health. and TO the spirit of co-operl-
ton of the people of the county, ac-
cording to reports received by State
health authorities.
Alexandria County has Il popua-
ton of 10000 people living on its I!
SQUARE miles of territory under san'-
tary conditions which may be deScrio-
ed as typically rural On August },
1919. Dr.. Cox took charge Of the coun-
tvs intensive health campaign under
the twelve month county unit plan
.orranizing complete department of
health, the progress which has been
made has been secured encouraging
Ordinances have been secured looking
TO the control of contagious and COM
municable> diseases and relating to III"
construction, inspection and scaveng-
ing of privies.
Cleanup campaigns are in progress
or have been completed in several OF
the large villages of the county ana
stems have been taken which will
eventually give all of the more popu-
lous centcrs water-carrer sewerage
systems. Steps have been taken look
ing 10 making a hundred per cent
clean report. by: January l on the
privies of all of the principal villages
of the county. Physical inspections
are in progress in the schools and un-
slightly and menacing sanitary cen
ditons are in course of eradication
on all sides.
In one CT the villages it is estimat.
ed that one-haIf of the wells are pol
luted. In another. in which the waste
from 300 homes drained into l5(
cesspocls, it was found chat the cess
pools invariably overflowed with tht
lr;se. of the water level following ;
rainy period The people of the coun
tv are reported to be cooperating
heartily IN the campaign to remed.
!tt1ese and other insanitary conditions
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1919-12-03
Appeals For Legislation to
Restore Business to
Peacetime Status
URGES TAX REVISION
Treaty and Railroads. Will be Dis
cuSsed at Later Dates. 1t is Sup
posed.

President Wilson in his message 10
Congress yesterday renewed with all
his strength his appeal for a leglsla-
tive program to restore peace-tima
business status, revise the tax system
curb unrest, reduce the cost Of living
and rect;fy labor and farming cSldi-
tions. ,
The message dealt almost solely
with the pressing domestic problems
confronting the Government and the
nation. Only passing reference was
made to the failure of the Senate tc,
ratify the treaty of peace with Ger
many. He attributed much Of the rest
lesSness now rampant throughout the
country 20 the dishcartening delays
in arriving at peace and referred to
the League of Nations in his refercn-
ces to improving the condition of la
Dor. Further than that he did not go
in any discussion pf peace issues.
Presumably this great question is
being reserved until another time, as
IS the question of returning the rail
roads to their owners.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1919-12-03
WOOD ALCOHOL IN LIQUOR
Analysis Shows Cause OF MISS
Sharp's Death in Baltimore

Baltimore, Nd, Dec. . 3.-Wood
alcohol, water and enough. genuine
liquor to make it palatable is what
the chemical analysis shows was in
the bottle from which Miss LUCILLE
Sharp and Mrs. Catherine Bristol.
of. Philadelphia, drank supposing it
to be brandy in the apartments of
John Kelley, former manufacturer
of cereals. here about two weeks
ago. Miss Sharp died soon after
ward. Mrs. Bristol may recover it
was said today-but her physicians
fear she will be permanently blind.
Kelley and Ali Osman. a Turk,
of New York, were arrested in con-
nection with the case, but Osman
was discharged from custody. Keil-
ey was released on bail for a fur
ther hearing Portions of Miss
iSharp's- stomach are undergoing
chemical analysis.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1919-12-03
CAMP AIGN IN FULL SWING
BaptiSts Receive Encouraging Reports
From IS Million Campaign :
{ (Sncial to The Gazette)

Richmond, Va, Dec. 3.-Report:
received at Baptist Campaign head
quarters in Richmond show that tn,
Dover Middle District, Petersburg
Portsmouth, Roanoke and Strasburs
Associations have gone beyond thei,
apportionments with number ot
churches wet to be counted. The Ac.
comac, James River, New River ant
Piedmont ASSOCIATIONS have not baar
heard from, while number of the
largest associations such as the Po-
tcmac and Rappahannock only report
for a few Of the churches. The total
amount pledged to date and officially
reported is five million four hundred
and ninety thousand one hundred and
sixty two dollars. Smithfield appor-
toned eighteen thousand has raised
twenty four thousand; Orange with
apportionmcnt of thirteen thousand
has reported twenty thousand. 1t is
expected that the areports WedneS-
day will greatly swell the figures
given as that is the date given in the
instructions for official reports.
Some the largest churches in Rich.
mond and Roanoke are yet struggling
with the apportionments with pranlis ises
of going over the top. "A systematic
canvass is/going on in those churches.
a report from Nashville headquarters
shows that New Mexico, Maryland.
Mississippi. Georgia and South Caro-
lima have already gone beyond their
apportionr1&ts, and the director gen
eral states that far more than twc
thirds of TIL. seventy five millions
sought from the whole south have
been subscribed by one third Of the CT
ganized churches.
Prospects bright for overwhelming
victory provided the workers do rot
step short.
Campaign headquarters sent out
urgent appeal to association and
church organizers to press the battle
until every Individual ha.zr been can
vassed and every church taken over
the top. Arrangements viii! be made
10 give Churches needing special hcIr
next Suhdag the best available talent
in Virginia. The managers are hear
ing from m"ry> places csking that
workers be sent to winG up the
pledges.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1919-12-03
the light to those who are not SO well

the light to those who are not SO well
Informed,
Those who do not take advantage
of their opportunity to qualify before
Monday next will fail in their duty to
as much interest themselves in the
proper making of the law, as in the
obedience of, the law There are those
whose main object as citizen is to
critic and condemn those in authority.
discs nothing to upbuild and lends
nothing to the builder, such a one is a
destructive rather than constructive
Citizen, always directing attention to
the beam in the others eye. No man,
by condemning another makes that
man better, nor helps himself. A good
citizen will become Informed, secure
right council, take an active interest
in placing men in authority who have
the fear of God and the welfare of
man in their hearts. ana anlS Is a
duty of this class, individually and
collectively.
The Misses Howard charmingly en-
tertained the guests with songs and
Miss Bowman beautifully rendered
piano solo. The Rev. Mr.. Wayts Of
Del Ray spoke .congratulating the
class on their growth and strength
and enlivened the Occasion with wit
and humor. A feature Of the evening
was the presentation to the class of
a picture Of their founder by the re
firing president J. Sidney Mankin.
After an address by the pastor. DR..
F. B. Jackson, the evening closed with
a benediction by the teacher, n. L.
Williamson.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1919-12-03
ASSERTS .SkcCHAR|NE
HARMFUL SUBSTANCE
Health Officer Foullks Says
I It Has No Food
Value
NAMES SUBSTITUTES
Reports Improvement. in Water and
Says Precautions no Longer Neces-
sary When Used for Drinking.

have recently noticed large adj
vcrtisements in some of our daily
papers. exploiting Saccharin rs a
substitute for sugar. 1t is various
ly stated as being from 300 TO 800
times sweeter than sugar, as well as
very low in price.
This indeed. sounds very aliurlng
and would seem to be 4 very simple
solution to the problem of sugar
scarcity. But like all other get
sweet quick schemes, there is very
weak point in t.
Let us stop for moment and look
into this matter little. Just what
is "Saccharin?" 1t is coal tar
product that has for many years
past been used by physicians III GER
tain diseases where sugar IS not
tolerated. According to our best
authorities. it has absolutely no
food vaue whatever. Many states
prohibits its use by manufacture to
sweeten any form of food or drink.
The United States Department Of
Agriculture. through the Bureau OF
Chemistry, brands "Saccharin% as a
!iarnfui substance. and when used
in food or drink. is a menace to
health.
Sugar has actual food value in it
self, and is required in one form or
another by the h.iman organism.
During the scarcity of sugar,
syrup or molasses can be used as a
substitute, with no loss of food
value.
! feel Il is my duty t. warn our
citizens and call their attention to
this matter so they will knew the
truth and not be tempted to use 4
harmful substance as q substitute
for necessary food.
| am pleased to be able to- state
that the quality of our city water.
has 50 greatly improved during the
past month, that no longer con-
slider it necessary to take any spec
ial precautions when using it for
drinking purposes. This is indeed
very gratifying and trust Che
present good condition will long
continue.
AS we make daily tests of the
water in our laboratory. we arc at
all times in a Nosition TO know just
what its quality may be. 1t is a
duty incumbent upon che Depart
ment of Health, to keep careful
watch over the quality of water
being served to our citizens. and we
are trying to perform ti,at duty
fearless.y and also cons":cnE!nusty.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1919-12-03
PICTURES on MERCHANDISING
Will be Shown Monday Night in the
Opera House.

Opera House.
4: S. F.. Fannon will lecture Monday
night at the opera house with the
pictures. By aid of stereopticon slides
he will deal with the following sub
jects:
Retail failures and their causes,
store organization, newspaper adver
tising, window display, clerks eff
cheney. selling methods, credit busi-
ness, System in retail business.
This lecture was secured through
the. cotiftesy of The National Cash
Register Company, of Dayton; Ohio.
1t has received the highest commenda-
tion from business organizations
wherever It has been shown.
There will be no charge for adm;S-
sion and every business man e.
clerk in the city should take advan-
tage of this unusual offer. The affair
will begin at S.15 p. m.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1919-12-03
HOSPITAL DONATIONS

Additional donations for the Alex
andria Hospital for which the Board
of Managers are Very thankful:
Mrs. Cooper Dawson, $40; Miss
Shctts. $40; Mr.. B. We'll, SO; The
Ministering Association, S333; Pohick
Church, SO. Totals, S73 80.
An error wes made il acknowled-
ging the donation from the Mount
Vernon Circle Kings Daughters
twice-one Sould have been from
the Woodlawn Circle Kings Daugh-
ters. Also the name Of Mrs. White
should have tbeen Mrs. Ada v.
White. donation, SO.
!. Mrs. L. W;lber Reid !.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1919-12-03
""yICTORl WEEK

Reports from the Baptist seventy
fife million campaign in the South
are. very encouraging but the work
will be pressed vigorously during
the entire week. The latest report
is that two thirds Of the entire
amount has been subscribed by one
third of the organized churches.
Many Of the churches in Virginia
have far exceeded their quota and
some have more than doubled the
amount asked for. The siXty-two
churches Of the Potomac Association
are gradually reporting and it IS
believed here that all of them w;ll
'sgo over the top" some By Il very
wide margin. The Baptists Of Alex
andria are naturally clatcd over the
splendid progress already made but
only partial reports are at hand, ana
the canvasscrs are still ut work.
1t is expected that many Baptists
living in this city, unaffiliatca with
the local churches, will participate.
Interesting reports will be give opt
at the meeting tonight held in the
First Baptist Church, which ap-
proacn more nearly the final figures
Team workers are requested TO
bring in AL the pledge cards signed,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1919-12-03
SELECTED FOR CABINET
Representative J. W, alexander
Successor toLRedfieEd

Joshua Willis Alexander. of Gal.
laton, Mo-, representative in Com
gress, has been selected by Presl.
dent Wilson to be Secretary OF Com.
merce. succeeding William c. RSd-
field. The nomipaiton probably
will go to the Senate today.
Representative Alexander was
rendered the appointment shortly
before noon yesterday hy Secretary
Tumulty. who said the President
was insistent that he accept the
post. Mr.. Alexander said he vas
reluctant to leavc Congress, but
that he would resign. as soon as his
nomination has been confirmed by
the Senate.
Mr.. Alexander has served con-
tinuously since 1904, having re-
signed in the middle of six year
term as judge OF the Seventh ju-
dicial circuit of Missouri. to take
his seat.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1919-12-03
THREATEN 70 STRIKE
Anthracite Coal Miners May Walk
out in sympathy. Says
uf.

Chicago, Dec. 3.-Union coal m!-
ners of the country will move to
block any attempt to increase pro-
.duction through employment OF vel
unteers and nonunion miners, 1t
was indicated YESTERDAY. Frank
HARRINGTON, president Of the >lIIi'
nois Mine Workers and active IN the
national strike, said anthracite MI
ners could be called out and every
coal mine tied up unless All cqult-
able settlement was made With the
bituminous miners.
The people in Warrington VINO
are handling the coal situation on
academic theories sit snugly in neat
generated by anthracite COAL he
said. They have not begun t.
realize the suffering which faces
the West, which does not get-muc!
of the anthracite production. They
think they have time to work out the
situation on schoo! book theories
| but they must remember. that in. tht
past the soft coal miners have come
to the aid of the. anthracite mcr
when aid was needed There IS :
strong Likelihood that th= anthracit!
men will ccme to the aid of the bi
luminous miners of the Contra
! States.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1919-12-03
ACKNOWLEDGES ADDITIONAL
CONTRIBUTIONS.

The local Anti-Tuberculosis So
ciety gratefully acknowledges re-
cc!pt Of the f. lowing additional
contributions towards its work.
amounting to $95: Mr.. and Mrs.
Carroll II May, S5; Mrs. Norris
S. Cummings. 81; Mrs. w. e
Rogers. 81; Miss Edna H. Alexan-
der, -. Miss Mary Shinn, 81; Miss
Z. 0ickcrt. 81; Leadbeatcr Drug
Corp cation. $40: Alexandria Wash
ingtos Lodge. No. -. A. F. and A..
NJ. :, so. Martha Washington Cn'f'
ter No. ~. Order of Eastern Star
cox
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1919-12-03
WAR VETERAN
American Legion Desire Members to
Pay Poll faxes

While the American Legion d 2es
not advocate any political candidate
or platform its Alexandria Pest 40,
"a, strongly advocates that ever!
Alexandria citizen avail himself .
he opportunity to qualify himself TO-
the>elec::cn to be held next year. .Iae
time limit for the payment Of taxes
expires December s. -.
Members of this organization pE*: 1t
out that sipathetic citizens who fail &c
utilize their franchise are rot <lpo re:
cent Americans.
1t is further advanced by them t,lat
.hc present state of unrcst is largely
due 10 the fact that so man? pr
sons act on the theory let the Other
fellow do it..
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1919-12-03
CLASS INITIATION
TOMORROW NIGHT

Alexandra CoTcil No; 5, Order
Fraternal Americans. will tomorrow
evening confer the three. degrees of
the order upola large class of can
didates under the direction OF de-
gree master c. f. Cole. The work
will be performed in the usual ef-
ficient manner.
There will be number of State
Officers present and it is expected
others of national Importance will
also be present.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1919-12-03
WILL REPEAT PLAY
High School Players to Perform
Friday Night

Friday NlSnt
On Friday, December 5, at 3, P:
IN, the entertainment recently
given by the Alexandria High
School will be repeated for the
benefit of the Parent-Teachers' AS
sociat on. This entertainment cor
sisted Of three bright and entertain
ing .playlets and was heartily ap-
plaudcd by full houses on botn
nights of its former presentation.
1t is the kind Of thing That can
stand repetition. Even if you have
seen it once. you will enjoy 1t 2.
second time. Moreover remember
what it is for. The above named
Organization is aimifg to do. big
work this sear and it is .the kind OF
work that properly is Of interest 70
the entire community. If you
can't come to the plays, just buy
ticket anyway and help the Parent;
Teachers Association that much.
Tickets both reserved and otherwise
may be procured from High School
students
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1919-12-03
NOTICE

Companions. stated convoca-
ton of Mount Vernon R. A Chap
ter No. IA, will be held in the Ma
sonic Temple Friday evening Decem-
Der 9Th, at 7:30 p. m. 4 large at
tendance is desired to discuss plans
for coming src,ai occasion.
Work r. A Degree.
By order of the High Priest.
2S7-aat. F. W: Latham. Secty,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1919-12-03
= NOTICE

.Alexanfltia Lodge No. ;..5s. Benev-
olent and Protective Order. of Elks.
will hold "a lodge of sorrow at 8
o'clock tomorrow night at its home
for Brother, sames B. Fitzgerald
BY order of the exalted ruler.
$500. George W. Boptz, il, sSeety
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1919-12-03
NOTICE

Special for this week, just, received
five coops young and old chickens. We
dress them while you wait, free. Price
:S5 and 40 cents pound, at F. G. Pull
LIN,s. Queen and Royal streets, phone
94S-w., 2S6-4c
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1919-12-03
DI ED

FITZGERALD-On December |. 1919,
: at his residence, 2oS South Patrick
street. JAMES 3. FITZGERALD.
Funeral from ST. Mary's Church
81 IAursday, December 4. at $50 a. m.
5 fGieuds and acquaintances are IL
vifed to attend. 2S6-2c.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1919-12-03

The regular monthly meeting OF
the Parent Teachers Association
vas held yesterday afternoon III the
High School auditorium, at winch
time the High School students re
peated the little sketch entitled,
"a Mouse Trap" before an appre-
ciative audience. A business meet
;nr followed after which refresE-
mentS were served.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1919-12-03
Big Elephant in Alexandria

The JUMBO GENERAL so by
8 1-2 fabric tire. guaranteed 10000
miles. This wonderful tire has no
equak LeAus prove the statement.
TESTERS ;. ;. =.
2S7-1e. King and Patrick SITS
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1919-12-03
RIOTING IN ITALY

Rome. Dec. 3.-7A general strike
was declared Yesterday in Rome, Mi
Ian and Florence. where there was
a complete cessation Of work. There
was, 10 disorder. except in Milan
..hcre two pcr:,rs weer E''!";' ARD
many were wounded. -
There were rival socialist and 10y
alist demonstrations in all three
cities. ::
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1919-12-03

Norfolk salt water Oysters land
Hampton Bar. clans Jacob Brill,
foot Of King Street, kzs227-n.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1919-12-03
NOTICE

Pay your capitation tax for. 1919
on. or before December 8, 1919, if.
you desire to vote in nes. years
election. - 287-4c
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1919-12-03

A large delegation of\members OF,
Fitzgerald Council, knights OF CO.
iumbus. will }eave on a special tram
at 1920 o'clock tomorrow night from
King and Royal streets and VISIT
Spaulding Council at st. Marys
Hall. Washington. where they will
be entertained.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1919-12-03
POTOMAC FISH COMPANY has

POTOMAC FISH COMPANY has
lust received fresh lot Of fish from
the coast; Jersey trout, white lake
TROUT. white and yellow perch, Span
ish mackerel. founders, Potomac
bass. catfish, fresh fsfrins. rock
and steak pollock, fresh sehr4flp
| fresh cooked Hampton Bar"sslt
wat water f oysters and river oysters.
Always the best fried oysters, G.
H. ZIMMERMAN, .1os North Royal
Street. None 1873. ~ :2s7-2t
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1919-12-03
TURKEY SUPPER

By Rector's Aid Society. ST. Paul S
Church, Thursday, Dec. 1, from 6 to
8 p. m, a.. PARISH Hall. corner of
Duke and Pitt streets; IS cents.
10. Menu
Roast Turkey
Turkey dressing, .Giblet Gravy
Baked, Maearcni with Cheese.
stewed Topatosss Pepper Hash
Cranberry JAlyso Turnover Rolls
Caffee a..e .s., i
Ice Cream,;: 70 3ets:s,,.: e,Cake, S :. sts
re- ~ cts. sui~ i:
as4-4.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1919-12-03

A meeting of the American Wo-
mems Legion will be held at $ O'Clock
this evening at the Community
Center. corner Prince and Royal
streets.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1919-12-03
Happenings | | 4 A.BQl!g||T! | l!g|| !! !.
CITY y TOLD N BRIEF /.
The Old Dominion Boat Club will
hold It's, monthly meeting at that
club tonight.

A meeting of Alva Aerie No. S7l,
Fraternal Order of Eagles, will be
held tonight at which time several
candidates viii be initiated.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1919-12-03

NJ. T. Dwyer has sold to an out
Of town purchaser house and lot
l0l7 Queen street. DR.. Vivian 2:
Berry has sold to Henry Gunthrop
and wife house and lot 3l4 South
Alfred street. -
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1919-12-03

Mrs. Edward ~Stabler Fawcett
had as her guests for Thanksgiving
and the past weekend, Miss Janet,
II. Wallace. of Dobhs Ferry, n. T.,
James l.. Wallace, of the Episcopal
High School, and Lawrence G. faT-
cett. of the University of Virginia.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1919-12-03

The alarm of fire shortly before
eleven o'clock this, morning was
caused by the burning of shed on
the premises of the old Alexander
Glass Works on north Henry street.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1919-12-03

The regular monthly meeting Of
the Columbia Steam Fire Engine
Company will be held tonight I.3o
o'clock. AS .ehis is the last meeting of
the wear all members are requested to
be present.