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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1919-04-11
AMERICAN MURDERED
State Department to Investigate Muir
dor of II. s. Citizen by Mexicans.

Washington, April 1l.-Edward E
Morgan, an American citizen, was
murdered at Chivela, Al miles from
Salina Cruz, Mexico, on the night Of
April s. according. to advices to the
State Department yesterday.
The State Department has ordered
an investigation Of the crime, as dis
patches thus far received, it was said,
failed to reveal whether a rebel band
was responsible. Morgan was mana
ger of the Chivela estate of 125.000
acres on the Thehuantepec Railroad.
owned by George G.. Wright, of Kan
sas City, Mo.
Morgan, the dispatches received by
The Department stated, was accom-
panied by Manuel Ruiz, Spaniard,
VINO also was murdered. The two men
were said by the dispatches to have
beer captured, searched and robbed
before being shot to death. Both
bodies were said to have shown marks
Of other violence.
Laredo. Texas, April 1.-Govcrnor
Andres OZuna and his brother, Gre
rorio OZuna. military commander Of
Tamalupis, were kidnapped from the
train on which they were returning
from conference of governors and
are held for ransom, according to q
telegram received by the Mexican au-
thorities yesterday and made public
Yesterday. The telegram was signed
by Marcelo Caravo. Luis Cabal!ero
and Euelio Gutierrez.
According to the telegram, the Of
icials were taken from the train at
Carrizos, between Linares and Vic
'.oria. The train was stopped by dy-
namitng a portion OF the track. The
,lficials left Nuevo Laredo Tuesday
afternoon for Monterey en- route 20
Victoria. They had been here attend
ng a conference with Governor vii
liam P. Hobby, of Texas; Governors
Zambrano, Of Coahuila and MIreles5
IF Nuevo Leon.
The Mexican commander at Nucvo
Laredo declared chat the Ozunas were
;afe and said that the train had been
attacked and several persons killed
hut that no demand had been made
for ransoms.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1919-04-11
SCHOOL PLAYERS !
GIVE COMEDY
Importance of Being Ear:
nest" Presented by Alex
andria High School
WILL REPEAT TONIGHT
Participants Put on Credible Perfar-
nance Before Large and Apprec'a:
i've Audience in School Auditor!.m

"The Importance OF Being Earnc5.'
staged last night before a large an
apprcciative audience by the H'g!
School Players, was Itself anything
but earnest, it being q first clas:
comedy, brim full Of laughs. The most
hardened crouch could not restrain {
laugh at the popular idea OF Il per
Sect butler, portrayed by Magnus
Bales and Milton Stonncll. The part
Of Algernon Monclieff, tyr!ca!
comic section young Englishman was
Interpreted in excellent fashion BY
Herbert Knight and furnished much
amusement.
Miss Hilda Noonar as Hon. CIV m
dolina Fairfax and Purvis DoWnh@m
as John Woything, J. P, pair Of 70
mantle young folks whose path of t:ae
lave ran far from smoothly, were
most natural and gave promise of be
coming future Marlcwc and Sothern
Miss Nancy Wattics was an iG@aI
picture of an uasnoi!ci country !ass
in her perfect acting Of Cicily Car
dew, John Norti!:ng's ward.
The part of Lady Bracknel. hau:ch,
ty mother Of Gwenlolnc and wC:.G
" and ambitious society matron va.
splend;diy enacted by Miss Mildred
Lloyd.
Fred Wet made a very credita3i>
rector as the Rev Canon Chasub!e
:nd Miss Prism. Cecily's governs:
was made to live up to her name b.
Miss Linda Carver, taking the par:
Of a prim old maid with senS;me:.a
tendencies.
The stage settings were very ef
rective ard were the work If Diny.,d
die, James, Lawler, Bales and Ss2n
nell who deserve much credit.
The play was produced under In:
able management Of :liss Eddie D *
art. Of the h;gn school faculty, ASS;
ed by Miss Crime Reardon. also O.
the faculty and Mrs. G. n. Rosser. o.
Washington, D. c.
The musical part of the program
vas we'll taken care Of by Miss MIR.
ratet West, Miss Virginia Sch"ob
Fred Petit, Alvin Friedlander, cnf
Elmer Davis, who contributed nsYcl
20 the enjoyment Of the audience.
The performance will be repeated
tonight at S o'clock in the Il gt
School Auditorium.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1919-04-11
DISTILLERY PURCHASED
National Fruit Products Co.. Til
City. Acquires Hannisyillc
Plant

MaYtinsburg, W. Va. April Ii
The huge structures Of the Han'.2
Vile Distillirg Company, near h>rc:
have been purchased by the Nat;cTa'
Fruit Products Company. of Ak
andr!a ana Winchester, Va, for So,
COO. The plant viii be converted n.
to one Of the biggest fruit products
manufacturing plants in the count
tie company announced.
This company's plant in this city
is located on the west side of Henry
street between Pendelton and Wytht
streets.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1919-04-11
STAGE SET FOR
MASS MEETING
Change of Plan Of City
Government Will be
Discussed
GALLERY FOR LADIES

Address by Leroy Hodges aud II. II
Rumble-Band Concert at 7.3'
O'clock.
The stage is set for II. mas:
meeting to hc h2., tonight at III:
Alexandria Opera House = matte:
of proposed change ii city govern
mcnt.
Promptly at s o'clock the tenn
rcrary chairman, James r. Cation
vii: cah the me -rm to order. The
spca.rr* air2Auy announced in these
co'u,aas arriveI in TIE .;ty this al
tcrtrcE. a.l it IS confidently -
pccted by those who are planning
this rally that an enthusiastic wei
come awaits them.
1t is apparent from the discussions
that have been heard on street cor
ners and ether gatherings where men
have me. socially, that a keen inter-
est has been awakened in this CAM
paign of education.
Alexandria realizing the import
ance Of our growing prosperity and
determined TO safeguard our conf
mcrcia! future, are entering into this
campaign with the purpose of put
ting our city affairs and administra-
ticn on business basis.
What other cities have tried ard
found successful, Alexandria if con-
vinccd that the same business princi-
pies could be applied to Alexandria
to her bcttcrment, stand ready TO
adopt the new plan,
The meeting will be addressed by
experts in civic affairs, and will be
the testimony Of men who have seen
the result of genuine method of
city government.
1t is expected that a large and in
tercstcd crowd vii be present, and it
is urged that the citizens Will De IN
the seats, SO that the meeting can
begin on time.
At 7:3O O'Clock band concer: vii!
be given. to which the public is =
vited to attend.
TIE committee in charge of !ae
meeting has arranged to reserve
seats in the gallery for any lG,tioS at
tending the meeting.
As heretofore stated the speakers
will be Leroy Hodges, secretary to
Governor WestmorclanA Dar!s, and
II. II. Rumble. Norfolk, Va.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1919-04-11
TANNERY BURNED

Luray, Va, April 11.-Fire caused
by lightning at the Dcford tannery
Wednesday night resulted in loss
from $4,000 to S15O0O0. The bolt
entered the building on top of the
Leech house, in which all the en-
gines, boilers and bark mills of the
plant were located, cutting this
structure and igniting other build
ings close by. The Norfolk and
Western Railway suffered considcra,
bic loss by the burning Of cars or
side tracks.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1919-04-11
STORM KILLS 90.
And 800 Injured in Three South
western States

western States
Dallas, Texas. April 1.-Ninety-
two persons killed, approximately
900 injured and property damage
,stimated at nearly Sl,O00,000 Nas
The toll of Tuesday nights storm
that swept a port:cr of Arkansas,
North Texas and Southern GklGho-
MA. according to revised and v!!tu-
lily complete reports here. OF the
:ead Is persons were killed n
Taxas, II in Oklahoma and 3 in Ar.
kansas. Previous reports that c:ght
lives were lost at Havcnna, Texas,
proved unfoundcd.
In response to appeals for aid
from the stricken section Of Nc:..h
Texas. where about 1000 persons
ire reported homeless, tents and
God supplies are being sent from
,lany points in the State. Hundreds
If farm houses were blown away
and farming machinery destroyed
while growing crops of all kinds
were reported seriously damaged
ana in some instances destroyed.
Hundreds of carcasscs of hogs
COWS and mules are scattered ovel
the devastated area, and fallen trees
and telephone poles block the coun'
Try roads. Relief parties, however
are rapidly clearing away the debris
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1919-04-11
IN MEM0EIAM


In loving memory of my dear broth 7,
WILLIAM BRADLEY, who de-
parted this life twenty months ago
today, April Il, 1918.
Twenty months has passed, my heart
still sore,
AsAimo gees on miss hsm more,
His loving smile and tender face;
No one can fill his vacant place
The loss was bitter, the pain severe
To part with enc l loved so de%S;
The trial was hard, I'll not compia u
But trust in God to meet aea.n
Friends may think the wound Is
healed
But they little know the sorrow
That lies within our hearts con
ccalcd.
By his devoted brother.
Joseph Bradley
Silt.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1919-04-11
L. s. TROOPS NUTlNf
Demand That They 6e Brought Home
From Russia.

Washington, April 11.-Thc fist
mutiny of United States troops d&f-
ing the European war was confirmed
last night by adv;ces to the War De-
partmcnt from Archangel Russia, al
though only naraphase Of the cable
gram was made public.
What has alarmed officials more
Than any other incident Of the mutlny
Is; that the mu.inccrs indicate q
the government that if the American
troops in Russia are not brought
home at the earliest possible date,
the rcfu al to obey the officers will bt
general.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1919-04-11
CARNIVAL COMING
The Big i. J. Murphy Shows Here
Next Week Under Auspices
Of ElkS

The F. J. Murphy twenty biz
shows. positively the best carnival
now on the road, will exhibit in
Alexandria next week beginning
Monday at the corner Of Columbus
and Pend!oton streets, under the
auspices of Alexandria Lodge No.
75S, Benevolent and Protective Dr-
der of E;ks. as will be seen 5y an
announcement elsewhere N thc Ga.
zc:te.
Thes. shows are w,r-h scc;n2, ev-
crythn,e new and up 20 date. Ere" all
American band concert cverT zen
ing. Mss Marguerite Stanton, the 'iV-
ing ve..,:, viii be on nand and 'here
vii! 5. flee attractions al 4 am! -
p. m. d> ".
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1919-04-11
NOTICE TO INCOME TAXPAYERS

Deputy Collector l.. n. Barton VII!
De at the Office Of the Deputy Collie
tor of Internal Revenue in the pct.
Office at Alexandra, Va. on Arr
Il, II, II, and 2lst, for the purp g
Of assisting income taxpayers, h IN
individuals ard corporations.
Every corporation must make .
return.
Every single individual whose re:
mcome exceeds 100000 and cvory
married man whose net income CZ.
ceeds 100000 must make retu =:
SILT
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1919-04-11
NOTICE

Post "F," 7. ?. \. will hold It's
regular mcctiNgo Saturday. Ap,';l
18Th. at eight oc!2c!; at the Cham
Ter Of Comr4ercc. 'Cnc Convention
Committee will meet Immediately af,
terwarGs. All members of the Pos
are urged to attend to arrange plan'
for the State Convention in May. ;
special prize will be given to tn
luckS member ct this meeting.
]. II. TRIMYER. SEC?E
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1919-04-11
SOCIALISTS START STRIKE
Bakers. Printers. Gas Workers Walk
Out in Rome

Rom", April ia :rc"trai strike,
called Ur the Socialists bccamc Ct
Ft>tive yesterday. Tra.r"ars, gas
and electric systems, bakers and
printers were affected.
The strike, intended as protest
against the governments refusal -
permit a meeting commcmorat:ng
BeT'iin's "rcd week" was to continue
for twenty-four hours.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1919-04-11
FRANCES CLAIMS
ARE REDUCED
Conform to President Viii
sons Fourteen Points,.
It Is Said
ASK NO ANNEXATI0NS
Big Four" Set New Pace to its De-
liberations-May Have Peace by

Easter.
Paris, April 1l.-:'rcs.dcnt Wi
sen personally announced at .
o'clock this moyning that the Monroe
doctrine has been specifically cy-
enrpted frtm any interference by the
icag.c cf nations. This ann""nce-
mcnt followed Il session CT the lc@"uc
cf nations commission which started
carly last evening and lasted Until
we'll after l O'Clock this morning,
The committees action represents
one of the greatest victories won by
the Americans to date.
The President personally moved
for the adoption of the. exemption
as a specific article in the league Of
nations covenant A general de-
bate followed, and the Presidents
move was finally unanimously agreed
to.
The League of nations also select
ed Geneva, Switzerland, as the first
home Of the league.
Paris, April 1l.--Francc's claims
have been reduced to a rock bottom
minimum, conforming strictly with
President Wilson's fourteen points,
it was stated on the best authority
last night.
So far as definite principles arc CON-
cerned, Premier C!emenccau and the
cther French delegates can only stick
to their guns and wait" persons close
10 the French officials said.
They are not asking annexation of
an inch of ground. it was pointed out,
but are merely demanding repara-
ton for war damages and sufficient
tindemnifcation for costs of the war
to prevent national ruin.
The ''big four" setting new pace
in it's deliberations, has reached .
stage where it was reliably fore.
ca ted last night that the prediction;
of an Easter peace" will not fal
many days short Of the mark.
If the present progress continue:
liz was said. the George Washington
probably will be held in Brest anc
will return to the United States earl!
lin May with President Wilson aboard
The latest development in the "bi:
four" sessions is that the Italian
are now ready to accept interna
tionalization of Flume.
The peace terms covering the Saa
Valley have been completed, with tn
exception of their formal drafting
III IS understood that France vii! &c
the use of the Saar coal mines an
control Of labor in the mines as pa:
: of her reparation.
This is regarded as a fair retur
5 for Germaay's destruction of Frenc
\ coal mines in the Lens region. Ge,
2 many will retain po!iri al control {
the Saar basin, and plebiscite wi
- hs!d later 10 determine per7naner
disposition Of that territory.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1919-04-11
DEATH OF REV. X. 5. NELSON
Buried This Afternoon in IVY Hill
Cemetery

FuA1~al services for Rev K"at:ng
). Nelson. retired Ep!s, '""i ct:r-
gy,nan, wno died W.i"est:ay in
Staunton, Va. were held this after
noon at Ivy H;lI cemetery and con-
Quoted by his old friend. Rev. DR.. 5.
4. Wallis, Of the Episcopal Theo-
logical Seminary.
The deceased was sixty-thrcc years
old and unmarried.
Rev. Mr. Nelson was a brother OF
the late Rt. Rev. Clcland X. Nelson
Bishop of Atlanta. He is survived
bv a Sister, Mrs. Beverley Mason,
principal Of Gunston Hal! S:hooI,
Washington.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1919-04-11

Remember the occasion, place and
hour. City Government meeting. Alex
andria Opera House. Promptly at
eight p. m. tonight. Seats in gallery
reserved for ladies' Band concert from
seren-thirty to eight o'clock.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1919-04-11

Remember the occasion. place and
hour CITY Government meeting. Alex
andria Opera House. Promptly at
.;rht D. m. tonight. Seats in gallery
reserved for ladies. Band concert from
seyer-thirty TO eight o'clock.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1919-04-11

Remember the Occasion, place and
borr City Government meeting. Alex
andria Opera House. Promptly at
eight D. m. tonight. Seats in gallery
reserved for ladies. Band concert from
seyen-thirty to eight o'clock
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1919-04-11
MASONIC NOTICE

There will be 2 called communica-
ton Of Alexandria Washington Lodge
No %, A. T. & a. ~. held in the
Masonic Temple on Friday evening,
April 18th, at 1880 o'clock, for work.
Bv order of the WorShipful Master,
sr C. PAGE WALLER, Secretary
S53-t. IS:
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1919-04-11
SCHEDULE CHANGE
J SOUTHERN RAILROAD

% Effective Sunday, April 19, train
No. %. birmingham SpeciaD, will
leave Alexandria 2:57 P. NJ.
S6-2t.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1919-04-11
NEWS or CITY
TOLD IN BRIEF
The Allison ". c. I. u. Will hold
a cake sale tomorrow morning from
S to II at 529 King street.

Mrs. Max G. GasSer, of Richmond,
Va. is visiting her sister, Mrs. Louis
+. Bohraus and Mrs. Wm. F. White,
Of this city.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1919-04-11

All members of the alumni of the
Alexandria High School are urged to
attend meeting which will be held
at S o'clock Monday night at Lee
school for the purpose of arranging
for an alumnia representation in the
High School annual, the first volume
Of which is being published this year.
If you are an alumnus or an alumna
don't be left cut Of this
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1919-04-11

Scveal anonymous communications
recently have been received by the
Gazette. No attention is paid to srca
CGnmunscatiC-s.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1919-04-11

Norfolk and River Oysters. Jacob
Brill. foot of King Street. e6-3t
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1919-04-11

Miss Myyci!ia NJ. Graves has so@:i
to Edward n. .Jean house and lot Coz
South F'a;'.av street. A deed Of traf;-
fer was recorded today
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1919-04-11

Sergeant Kemp B. Rush, who re-
Gently returned from overseas, anr
is now stationed at the Base Hos
p:tal, Camp Meade, underwent an op-
Grafton OF the eye yesterday.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1919-04-11

Post f, 7. p. A., will hold meet
ing tomorrow night in the rooms Of
he Chamber Of Commerce when PLAZA:
vii be completed for the state co1-
vcnt;on wlli:h will meet here in May.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1919-08-10
PUBLIC BATHING
IN SH|ELDS' LAKE.

Permission was granted the Rich
mond Playground Recreation associa-
ton yesterday to open Shields lake,
In William Byrd park, for use as a
public bathing place and 1t is prob
able that the first dive into the placid
waters will take place within the
week
Director of pubic WORKS issued the
OF the association, and instructions
were given TO Humphrey Calder. su-
perintendent of parks. To- drain the
lake and place it in proper condition
as soon as possible.
The lake Is large enough to accom-
modate hundreds and has gradual
denth Of from one to eight feet. Two
life guards will be in constant at
tendance and all sizes. ages and sexes
will be extended the privileges. AS 1t
Is SO late in the reason. no effort will
he made this year to erect bath
houses and patrons of the pool must
attire themselves in bath suits in their
homes and wear raincoats or other
suitable covering to the lake.
Water lovers of rI1ie cry will have
in Shield lake the only available
large body of water in the vicinity
where there lis no current TO strug-
gle against, no filth and ample pro-
lection against accidents. The lake
is artificial. having been drained and
flooded by the city some five or six
years ago. 1t can be reached easily
by automobile or by riding to Byrd
park and walking comparatively
short distance.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1919-08-10
MANY R|cHM0kDERS SEE
TOWN FROM A|RPLAHE

Considerable interest is being shown
In the aerial flights of Lieutenants
Draper and Leazar, both of whom
have recently been discharged from
the army and are now giving exhibit
tons in Richmond with their big
army planes
With the coming of these two
former army officers. who served with
the flying forces Of Uncle Sam, Rich
monders are being rendered an OPP
portunity to see their city from new
angle. A large number of Rich
monders have alreahy taken trips In
these army planes. and have ex-
pressed themselves as being very well
satisfied with their new experiences.
1t has been made plain by the two
former officers that no funny capers
are to be cut in the air, while civilians
are with them, and no chances OF a
nishap are being run. So far they
have not had a single accident.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1919-08-10
Or. FREEMAN To SPEAK
At TRAINING SCHOOL

The outstanding feature Of the
opening session of the Virginia Con-
ference Training School for Leaders,
which will convene In the Blackstone
college. Blackstone Va. September 3.
will be an address by DIR. Douglas s..
Freeman. on the subject. The Chal-
lenga OF Loftiness
This training school was authoriz-
ed Mt the last session of the Virginia
Annual conference for the specific
task of trs ming those interested for
more efficient Sunday school and
church work The school will con-
tinue in progress from September Sd
to 10th. Those desiring the maximum
good should plan To spend the week
at Blackstone. Accommodations at
reasonable rates can he secured at
he college
The general plan is to run an efi-
clen- school in every sense OF the
word Courses will be offered meet
ing he needs of all who are interest
ID In Sunday school and church work.
The most able faculty available has
been secured for this week. Among
the instructors will appear DIR. John
A. Rice, Or, J. W. Shackford. Prof,
James v. Thompson. Miss Mamie
lee rrayzer, Miss Mary Moore. Rev.
Emmett Hightower. Miss Willie Allen,
Miss Ethel Smi,her. Prof. J, Fl. Mont
vomtry and others.
Pastors superintendents. officers
and teachers should endeavor to avail
themselves Of this unusual oppsV-
tunity to prepare for more efficie II
servi<e.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1919-08-10
MELON CROP IS SHORT;
FRUIT IS EXCELLENT

Especial to The Richmond virgintan.)
West Point Va. August o
The meeting on Thursday at Tap
pahannock in honor Of returned sol
diers was a large and enthusiastic
one. Hon. S. o.. Bland made the
principal address which was respond
&c to in behalf of the soldiers by
Lieutenant William Wright. son of the
late Judge T. +. B. Wright Lieu
tenant Wright has recently returned
from France. There was a meeting
al New Kent C. II. on the same day
to welcome returned soldiers. Several
West Pointers attended this meeting.
The missionary rally at Burlington
church last week was attended by "A
large crowd. but in sense it was
Hamlet without the Prince of Den
mark. as DIR. Love. the principal
speaker for the occasion. could not
appear. 1t is supposed his autono
lille got stuck In the mud.
Although the melon crop in this
section is short, the quality OF the
fruit is excellent this season and
PRICES have been high. Our supply is
usually shipped north and west but
to-day with large quantities OF melons
cut, the shippers have been notified
that an embargo has been placed on
y
Luckily for the shippers there is
highway by water to Norfolk. Cape
Charles and Baltimore, where the
melons will be marketed.
DIR. Massie of the state board of
health accompanied by a represen-
tative of the United States board of
health were in town the past week
and offered the council to make a sur
vey Of the town for draining the
marshes and Riding the town of
mosquitoes. The people here are very
enthusiastic over the prospect of Sc
curing a plan. the adoption of which
would make West Point in reality
The Land OF Promise" which the
visitors to the recent meeting OF the
Press association 50 iiatteringly called
IL.
The Tidewatef convention of the
Disciples church met last week at
Smyrna church. King and Queen
county, nary visitors passed through
our town en- ,tu:r To the convention