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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1919-02-04
CLAIMS OF FRANCE
Demands Permanent Occupation of
German Territory South of the
Rhine

Paris. Feb. 4.-While it is true
that most OF the problems of deeper
| concern TO the Peace Conference
have been met and Professionally dis
posed Of. one question fraugh5 with
disturbing possibilities is yet rnan-
swered. This involves the growing
demand on the part of France for
the rermanent occupation of German
territory south Of the Rhine. Wien
it was first publicly advocated by
Marshal Foch this proposal vas
taken none too seriously, the general
opinion being that the great soldier
merely suggested the idea as mili~
tary measure. without any thoughts
of creating grave issue between
France and the other Allied Powers.
More recently, however, French
statesmen have quietly but firmly
intimatel that they regard the pos
session of this German area IL the
only possible guarantee or indemnify
for Germanys devastation of French
property. The temporary occupation
If the Rhine Valley is satisfactory.
If course, to all parties at the Pace
Conference, but the permanent &C.
cupation is regarded in every quar-
'er, sav.; the French, as direct viola
ton of the antiannexaticn principle
aid down by President Wilson, and
certain to cause in the future some
conflict.
Already the Germans are giving
warning that they will stand for the
loss of 10 ground south of the Rhine,
and impotent as Germany is, she
Knows that the day may come when
she, like France, may strike dnsper-
ltely for the recovery of the lost
provinces.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1919-02-04
RICHMOND-TOM MlX

Tom Mix in "Treat 'Em Rough" :"
| cinema production based on the ia
nous novel of "The Two Gun Man"
written by Charles Alden Seltzer mad
produced by William Fox, will be
he feature at the Richmond Theatre
tonigh-.
"Treat EN- Rough is said to be
!he greatest romance story Of The
western plains ever screened, and as
The hero of this remarkable story,
Tom Mix is seen at his besE. His
laring feats of horsemanship and
run rlay have made him one of the
most admired stars in pictures. There
nothing too hazardous for this re-
narkable actor to attempt, as the
5ulldcgsing Of a wild steer in 'Tr"at
EN- Rough" will prove.
Also I;athe News.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1919-02-04
LEAGUE RULES TO
BE DECIDED TODAY

Paris. Feb. 4.-The constitution OF
the League Of Nations is expected VIZ
.uallv to be completed tonight at the
meeting of the special committee nav
ing that work in charge.
While several plans have been sub
nitted. it was learned that the joint
Anglo American program will be the
,rux of the discussion. 1t includes
score of articles. embracing Brit
;sh and American views, with pre-
amble outlining necessity for eStao-
lishment Of the league. 1t was pre-
sented at Yesterdays meeting OF the
committee, but owing to the fact that
it was not printed in French. it was
not generally discussed. The program
will be presented in both French ano
English at tonight's meeting, whlcf
will open in the Hotel Crillon, at s.3(
o'clock.
An agreement has already beei
rea.hed on the principle Of reduction
of ornaments under the League 0
| Nations. according TO authoritative IN
formation. This means that Amer
ica's naval program either will b
scaled up or scaled down by III
league. according to its relative pc
:. Icing functions, compared with othe
powers.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1919-02-04
TROOPS JOIN REVOLTERS
German Government Prepared to Nee
Spartacan Plot TO Upset As
sembly.

Amsterdam, Feb. 4.-The German
government is preparing to frustrate
with blood and iron. If need be. the
SPARTAN plot to break up the ma
tional constituent assembly at We!mar
Thursday. All Sparticans within that
city are heing disarmed. Strong gov
crnmenS forces are held in readiness
for any emergency. The newspaper
offices especially sre we'll guarded
There is a disposition on the par!
of some of the hitherto loyal troops
to ympathize with the Spartacans.
TIE Eleventh and Fifteenth Arm-
Corps. for instance, refuses TO help
il giving military protection to the
assembly.
Compromise between the Spartacans
and the Berlin government prevented
bloodshed in Bremen, where govern
ment troops had trained naval guns
on strategic points.
The Bremen government declared j.
:elf willing TO resign and to prevail
on the workmen to surrender their
arms il the government withdraws its
troops.
In some Of the Industrial cities an
archy still is rampant.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1919-02-04
BAVARIA THREATENS
TO QUIT GERMAN !

Amsterdam, Feb. 4.-As the date
If the opening of the national assem-
Nv. at Weimar-February sap
breaches the struggle between Prus-
a and south Germany becomes more
bitter.
]. If the situation continues Bavaria
will likely secede from the rest OF
Germany, according TO information
from Munich today.
The choice Of Weirar as a meet
ing place for the national assembly
vas victory for Bavaria. but the
assembly is expected to be transfer
red to Berlin after being in session
about fortnight at Weimar.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1919-02-04
STOPS KAISER PLOT
4 Apents Uncover Attempts to Restore
Prussian Autocracy.

American Headquarters in Ger
many, Feb. A plot to. line up
sympathy in Germany behind the Cor
mer Kaiser has been unearthed by
the American military secret service
it is announced.
A number of supporters of the Old
regime were discovered circulating
petitions. assuring Wilhelm that his
people still maintain confidence in
him. Many signatures had been OBJ
tainel in various parts of the region
occupied by the third army. Inc
American authorities are investlea'
ting to determine who is back OF the
movement, which apparently is wlEe
spread and probably originated II
Berlin.
American military officials aav,
ascertained thai the present strength
of the German army shows thai tn
organization and staff of all pre-wa
regiments is being maintained, excep
those of Alsace and Lorraine, al
though some of these regiments nav
been reduced to a thousand men.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1919-02-04
KILLED By AUTOMOBILE

Clarksboro, n. j.. Feb. 4.-Frank
J. Henry, IS years old, and for many
ears tax collector of this township,
vas found dead along the road be-
ween here and Mount Royal by
lbraham Workman Friday night. AS
he aged man lay in pool of blood
was at first thought he had been
murdered. but close examination OF
he body showed that he had been
truck by an automobile, the heart
;ess driver Fastening away.
Henry was carpenter and a figure
politics, being one of the Democfa-
;ic leaders in this township for num-
rer Of years.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1919-02-04
UNEMPLOYED INCREASE
Department cs Labor Weekly Surve!
Shows 265.000 Out of Work
in Various Centers.

Wash, Feb. 4.-Steady increase
in unemployment in almost al
parts of the country is shown by th'
Department of Labor weekly survey
The number Of cities reporting la
Dor surplus has increased since TIL
last report from A to 80 per cent
The number of cities reporting labo
shortages has decreased from Is t;
II per cent, and cities reporting th'
supply about equal to the deman'
have decreased from SO to 3S Pc
cent.
Reports for the week show tota
unemployment amounting to near,
265 900. For last week the figure wa:
10000 and on December 3 1t was
$4,000.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1919-02-04
ST. MARY'S ACADEMY.
lecture Nv Miss Mahoney-Recital b,
Lieut.. Parkcr-Retreat
Begins Thursday.

On Sunday Miss Julia Malone!
gave a most interesting lecture tt
the resident pupils of St. Mary:
Academy. Miss Mahoney very re:
Gently returned from Rome. wncrt
she had been for the past year or
duty with the American Embassy
She told of the many places Of inter:
est she was privileged TO enjoy ir
Rome, Florence, Naples and otAe'
Italian cities and of her visit TO the
"Prisonar of the Vatican to when
all who visit Rome 90. Miss VIA
honey attended the reception giver
the Prince of Wales during his recsn'
visit to Rome as also the reception
given President Wilson.
Descending TO the details thai
school girls love, she described lust
what the ladies wore on these occa:
sions from the queens down the line
To her the most thrilling experience
of our Presidents reception was INT
singing of the "Star spangled Ban
ner." III the historic environment OF
old Rome. 1t struck heartchords te
which empty paraphemalia of ROYALTY
could never give voice.
On Mondoy evening L.eutenan
Howard Parker. of Woodland. Cali
foruia. gave delightful recital il
the Assembly Hall at St. Mary
Academy for the sisters and pulpls
On Thursday at 5 P. NJ. the an
mail retreat will begin for the pupils
Former pupils and members of s.
Nary's Alumnae are cordially IN
vited to at-end. Thc retreat will b
o;ven by Rev. Wesley Donohuc, {.
| G. one Of the fathers who reccnt'
conducted a mission at st. Patrick
Church. washington, D. c.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1919-02-04
TO GIVE LARGE SUN
Half Million Of S1.75a,0O0 Fund to be
Distributed for Aid of
Returning Men

The Presbyterian Church in the
United States Of America. working in
cooperation with thirteen nther
churchc; which in February will
raise a fand of S1O.00O,O00 in the IN
terchurch Emergency Campaign for
reconstruction work by the churches,
has fxeI S1.75O.0o0 as its goal in The
national effort.
A half million dollars of this bud
get IS to be used for practical aid to
returning soldiers and sailors, which
is to be disbursed through the New
Era Movement budget Of the cnutch
and S5C0.000 is to be used for the
reconstruction of churches in the Gev-
astated districts Of the war zoIe IN
France. Belgium and Italy.
The Presbyterians, it was pointed
out. are especially concerned IN the
church reconstruction project, as iul'
" four-Efths Of the Protestants II
Italy are Waldensian in denomi7a'
ton. which corresponds to the faiti
| of the Presbyterian Church in the
United States. a large number O
the Protestants in France also ore
Presbyterian. AS a part of its DOS
war activities :. the Presbyterian
| Church here intends to do !afg'
amount of work in European fields
A quarter million dollars Of III
fund raised will i'be' used to eGuil
Presbyterian chaplains for thei" over
seas duties. There are more tran lo
Presbyterian chaplains now with m
army of occupation.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1919-02-04
OUT OF BONDAGE

No one knows better what fE's
means than one who has been bound.
If YOU want TO see what real bonnase
;s visit the Grand Theater tomorrow.
Tn addition to this. the added attrac-
t;on is STANLEY Among the Noo-poo
Worsh:ners. Now if you believe IN
Witchcraft or the Palmist you want
TO see this play 1t will en'!enten
vcu. The greatest animal show ever
presented to the people Of A!eNan'
dria. The best production for inc
money ever given for this city.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1919-02-04
TO TAKE HIS THIRD WIFE

New York, Feb. 4.-James Giles.
pie Blaine, son Of the late James g.
Blaine. formerly Secretary of State
and Presidential candidate. secured q
marriage license here for his third
n.atr:omnial venture. He was accom-
na1ied By his intende dbride. Mrs
Reryl Whitney Wheeler, of Rockiand
Cal.
Mr.. Blaine is bond salesman OF
San Francisco. He was born in Au,
custa. Me. as was his intended wife
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1919-02-04
ACTIVITY IN REALTY
Deeds of Transfer for Five Pieces of
Property Recorded Today-Real Es-
tate Dealers Report Demand for
Homes is Increasing.

During the past twenty-four hours
a considerable number of pieces OF
propert,. have been sold and realty
dealers report considerable demand
for the purchase of houses at the
present time.
Mrs. Eloise b. Purvis to Mr. and
Mrs. Lynn L. Nundy and wife a
house ard lot on the east side of Co
lumous between King and Prince
streets. formerly the home of the
late DR.. ePurvis.
Marion G.. Brawner to Estella
Dreifus lot seven Gil the west side OF
Washington between Oronoco and
Pendelton streets.
Ida :. Eaach to Estella D:elfus
lot on the west side Of Washington
street between Oronoco and Pendleton
streets.
Charles A. Holland to Moses l..
Thomas house and LOT on the cast side
Of Henry street between Pendletcn
and Wythe streets.
Mrs. Margaret Peck has sold to
CORTLAND II. Davis the two-story
brick dwelling on the south side cf
Queen between Washington AMI Co
lumbus streets which is house TIA
Queen street.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1919-02-04
SKATING BROTHERS DROWN
Two Other Boys Nearly Lose Their
Lives Trying to Save Them

Lives Trying to Save Them
Wilkes-Barre, Pa, Feb. 4.-Iw'
brothers, Harry and Thomas Virgin
aged II and 49, of Kingston, were
drowned Saturday: :afbetrRon ID 2
Kingston pond, near here, and two
other brothers, Walter and Charles
Workman, 10 and II years, who at
tempted a rescue, almost gave then
lives.
The four boys were skating on thin
ice when Harry Wright broke throug2
and his brother cndeavored to SAVE
him. Both went into the same hole and
then the Workman boys bravely went
to the rescue and the ice broke under
them. Randall Wright and Waite,
Thomas heard the cries of the young
sters and reached the pond in time
to save the Wortmans.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1919-02-04
HOUNDS LOSE TRAIL
Assailants Of Miss Garrett Still at
Large-Sheriff Allison Today Ex-
pressed Hope That Men May be
Captured.
Captured.

Sheriff ]. r. Allison, of Fairfax
County this morning stated that he
had no clew to the assailants of Miss
Julia May Garrett, who Sunday after
noon was attacked first by soldier
and afterward by civilian. a short
time after she detrained from an r.
F. and P. train at Seminary Cross
ing.
The sheriff, however, expressed. the
opinion that the capture of her as
sailants was not improbable and every
thing possible is being done to ap-
preherd them.
The bloodhounds brought Yesterday
from OccoQuan went as far as Ed
sails station, Fairfax county and lost
the trail. The sheriff and a number
of citizens went along in the mar
search.
In the search for the soldier the
nearby camps have been notified and
every possible effort is being made to
aprehend not only the soldier but also
the civilian.
All points along the line of the
Southern Railway nave been notified
20 be on the lookout for them.
Sheriff Allison stated today that If
was possible that the man wearing
the soldiers uniform may have been
a discharged soldier and simply was
making his way to his home. That the
civilian is tramp is the opinion Of
The Fairfax authorities. 1t is regard
I'd as highly probable that he board:
I'd southbound freight train after
making the attack on Miss Garrett.
Unless some new clew is obtained
The bloodllounds will not again be used |
said Sheriff Allison.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1919-02-04
MRS. CECIL X. SHERMAN AND
BABY DIE IN CALIFORN1

A telegram was received by Frank
Bayliss, this city, last night from
Lieut.. Cecil K. Sherman, a forme;
resident of this city, announcing the
death Saturday of Lieut.. Sherman
wife and little daughter. Lieut.. Sher-
man is an instructor at the Balloon
School. Arcadia, Cal.
In the telegram it was stated tha:
mother and child developed inf1uenz;
;9hich turned into pneumonia.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1919-02-04
ARMY WAS BEATEN.
GERMANS ADMIT

London Feb. 1.-THE Franktnrter
zeitunr printed prominently en- jan
nary 2G the first plain admission OF
German military writer that the
carnan armies were beaten in The
fold and that the German collapse
was due TO none s,ut military causes,
accordin.. to a. copyrighted dispatch
70 the Philadelphia, PUBLIC Ledger.
An article BY. Major Paulus says
that Ludendortf was beaten, when
IN 1914 he was forced to retire to
the Antwerp line.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1919-02-04
REDS PREPARE FOR
WAR On ALL FRONTS

London, Feb. 1.-The Boishevik
Government in Russia is calling all
classes between the ages Of twenty
nine ard forty-fve to the lolors, and
the latest order of the Congress of
soviets is preparing for war on all
fronts. said a, :HeIsingfors dispatch to to
the Times today, 80
The .Bol:heviki are aiming TO bring
at,ut a general revolution.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1919-02-04
SCORES IN DANGER
IN 100000 FIRE

New York. Feb. 1.-Two hundred
families in the thickly populated Will
liamsburg district were driven from
their homes early today when fire de-
stroved the warehouse Of the Ans
bacher Paint Manufacturing Company
MANY rescues were made by police
mon and fremen. No one was ser.'
ouslv injured. The damage was s2oo''
600.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1919-02-04
SINN FEN LEADER
FLEES FROM JAIL

London, Feb. 4.-Edward De Valera,
Sim Fein leader, has escaped from
prison, the Exchange Telegraph de-
Jared today.
De Valera was arrested several
nonhs ago for alleged revolut! onary
activities. He was elected to the Brit
81 Parliament from Clare while in
prison.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1919-02-04
REDS KILL 300 IN
JKRAINIAN TOWN

Stockholm, Feb. 4.-Three hundred
,,oraons were massacred by Bolshevlk
troops at Kharkov. in Ukrainia' said
!. Jispatch fromqHelsingfo"s today!9
-s1t1e order for the massacre was
+he first issued By The new Bolshevik
government. which has just taken over
control at khrakov.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1919-02-04
TO ENTERTAIN TONIGHT
'sSss J : : 3. 8 ---
81.
Ladies Night Celebration by K. Of G.,
at Lyceum-Aadresses by Men
Frcm Overseas Including One Who
49, ,.s..
Served at Chateau -Theirry.

A ladies' night celebration will be
held tonight at the Lyceum Hail on
Duke street under the auspices of
Fitzgerald Council. Knights Of Column
bus. Included in the program prepared
will be an address by Lieut.. Wilson,
59th Engineers, now It Camp Humph
reys, Va, who recently returned from
overseas; Private John Kelly, also az
Camp Humphreys, who was decorated
for bravery by the French govern
ment for services at the battle Of
Chateau-T -Thierry; solos by Mrs. Geo
Pickett and Thomas Cartwe!l, the last
named Of Washington, and recitation
by Miss Mary Lennon. An address
also will be made by Rev. Louis
Smet, pastor of st. Mary's Church.
Other talent from Camp Humphreys
'also will take part.
NJ. E. Greene, chairman Of the en-
Itectainment committee, will preside.
Refreshments will be ser"ed and dang
ling will follow.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1919-02-04

Geo. f. Price and J, F. Cook will
have on sale tomorrow, nice fresh
herring, bay mackerel, haddock, croak-
srs, tile, Jersey trout and lake trout.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1919-02-04

Apartment For Rent-Apartment OF
FIVE roomswill be vacated to party
purchasing furniture for 1885,. Rea7
sonable rent. Address "a" care ,ot
Gazette. 30-1t.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1919-02-04
EITY NEWS IN BRIEF
MIS- Naomi Schwarznann return
d Sunday from visit to Mrs. LOUIS
7. Mead. at Jacksonville, Fla.

Policeman John T. Roberts IS con-
fined to his home in South Pitt street
by illness.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1919-02-04
APARTMENTS FOR RENT

For Rent-Furnished apartment, two
bed rooms, dining room, kitchen ana
bath, near business section. Answer
Apartment" care Gazette. 30-lT
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1919-02-04


Mrs. Edward X. Powell wife 2
Major Edward X. Powell IS Ill 2
Alexandria Hospital. !,
The funeral Of Samuel Stern toot
place this afternoon from Wheatle% +
mortuary chapel.
Repairs are being made to mum
her of places in King street much tp
the pratiication of automobiiists. !,
In the circuit court for this city ln
vacation today Walter Cameron ROB
erts qualified as administrator CT tne
estate OF Walter Roberts.
Mr., and Mrs. Walter Padgett have
received a telegram that their son
Arthur IL. Padgett has arrived safely
overseas and now is at Camp Lee, va:
The funeral of Robert Grimes took
place this afternoon from Wheatley's
mortuary chapel. Services were con-
Quoted by Rev. Edgar Carpenter, rec
tor of Grace P. E. Church, and burr
ial was in Bethel Cemetery.
Mrs. J. Carlton Burchfeld Of Gaines,
Vile. Ga, and Miss Odessa Shank OF
strasburg, Va, are wishing Mrs. V,
A. PAYNE at her home on North CO.
lunbus street and Mrs Elmore Mudo;
on North Washington street.
The Alexandria High School has
keball team at 7:30 o'clock tonight
will line up against the strong qalnt;
of 553 Motor Truck Company, from
Camp Humphreys. The game w!lI
be plaved in the gymnasium of the
High Schools
The body of Forrest Carter, accl-
dentally shot by his brother asst
Thursday night, was shipped t2day
by Demaine and Son to Gainesville.
prince William county. Services were
held last night and conducted by Rev.
Dr.. E. V. REGISTER, pastor OF 'ne
r, rl.,,x,l Cnntn
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1919-02-04

The funeral Of Samuel Stern TOOK
place this afternoon from Wheatie? s
mortuary chapel.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1919-02-04

Mrs. Edward X. Powell wife oi
Major Edward K. Powell IS III a
Alexandria Hospital.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1919-02-04

: Repairs are being made to num-
her of places in King street much tp
the gratification of automobiles.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1919-02-04

In the circuit court for this city IN
vacation today Walter Cameron Rcof
erts qualified as administrator CT Inc
estate OF Walter Roberts.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1919-02-04

Mr.. and Mrs. Walter Padgett have
received telegram that their son
Arthur IL. Padgett has arrived safely
overseas and now is at Camp Lee, Va:
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1919-01-13
TNCIE SAM LEADING G.RnKN

NJ recent conference at Washington
Of the directors Of the United States School
Garden ARMY, plans were made To expand
the work and Secretary Lane, In has ad-
dress asked that the enrolment be brought
up to 5,000.On. The President has
assumed the position OF commander in
chief, and We wsnt The children called to
the onlors, said Secretary Lane
Delaware has had her share IN the great
iood program, and II IS planned that the
school children of the state shall, as
garden soldiers, help fulfill our food pledge.
Hcber NJ. Cubberly, one Of the assistant
regional directors Of the L. s. School
Garden Army, is in charge Of this work in
Delaware. Mr.. Cuhberiv is cooperating
with the State Department OF Education,
and a campaign Is now being carried on
To enroll the school children Of Delaware
IN the United States School Garden ARMY
and to give those children class room IN
structlon in gardening. Courses Of STUDY
IN gardening. garden lessons. enrolment
blanks and fail and spring manuals. will
tie furnished to any teacher in the State,
on request, BY the Bureau OF Educa.ion.
" ashington, ID. &.