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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1919-04-03
SPAIN ENDORSES LEAGUE
Officially Notifies Wilson She IS keaos
IN Adhere to Covenant

Paris, April Spain. as the frs0
neutral nation. has officially given adj
hesion to the league of nations cove
rant and declared her desire to enter
into the league Of nations. This news
was conveyed in letter to President
Wilson by the Spanish Ambassador IT.
Paris. Oinones De Leon, made pubic
last night. 1t declares SPANS adhe-
sion 10 the new covenant "as tar as
rhe essentials are concerned" ana
provided that it will not be changed
in it's general outlines" Spain re-
serves for herself the privilege of in
Producing "some changes ct certain
matters Of detail considered worthy
Of special attention"
The letter adds that at the prop
er time his majesty's government
w;ll solicit the necessary authorize
ton Of the Cortes, the Spanish Parha-
ment, "to join in the collaboration OF
the governments represented at the
Peace Conference. by becoming
member of the society of nations"
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1919-04-03
and Tobacco Twins. y


"H the soul of George Trask is in ,
communication with this world ana !
his disposition has undergone no !
change, he must experience paroX-
ysms of delight at learning that the
war on tobacco has been definitely
entered upon. In his own day Trask
could only write tracts and make
speeches. At that time large
measure of personal liberty was
supposed to be fundamental human
sight; Even a minority was then
Beloved to have rights, and he could
rot hope to invoke the heavy hard
Of the United States Government g
save the wretched smoker from
himself.
aBut we have advanced far since
his time. There is no longer occa-
sion to write tracts in the interest
Of virtue. 1t is no longer necessary
70 convince the vicious, because the
| newer to BE- vicious may De taken
from them. 1t is now an established
! prircipIe OF democracy that personal
liberty is nothing bit ccNcr Tor
vice and crime. True and enlighten-
cu liberty is simply the liba":y Ct
! ne majority. Whatever proposition
.,mmerds itself to the majority may
IS matter Of course be @"for"e'
rr.n the minority. We lave been
syu,.ying Socialism since George
TASK died, and Socialism tolerat@s
20 minoritics; the cCmmum:i as q
,.a.noic decides what is good and what
i bad, and crcoIces It's conclusions
unon every individual. No &C now
dares to claim personal liberty be-
cause that is tantamount ID an
norrtirg his intention Of commit
ing crime. In the early days OF
democracy the principle -!1a: .i:c
majority rules was consistent WIFE >
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1919-04-03

of March they did not amount to
half that sum, only s278.5O being
turned into tn: city treasury.
Rr,t few matters have been brought
10 TIE attention of the Police De
na,-tmerlt this week. a few trivial
cases were disposed of Monday, but
YESTERDAY there was clear docket,
as was the case this morning, and
M session of the Police Court has
been held during the past two days.
r. would be well were it always so.
But crime generally comes in waves.
4f5a- = few days lull serious cases
are likely to be reported
The above, however, is a good
showing for a city Of the present
nonulat;on AID dimensions of Alex
andria. Members of the police force
pat~ol every section of'the city night
and dav. and with their present IA
cilties in the way of modern mo-
torcycle ard patrol wagon they can
reach any neighborhcod in few
| minutes.
/ Let US nope our old city will con-
/ tinue to enjoy It's present tranquil
! ity.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1919-04-03

Kidney and BLADDER trcylnsss don's
aisapnear q, she.issc.-eg, thy Grr3T
upon Van, slowly cut staae:s5: r'ai''&'.
minins ysur i.ealt,. VIII deadly c.
tairty. ,.-.i! Tqu EaE 9 Iictt4n 20 n
durable disease.
Step your t-3u5:ee while there, il
time. DCfr 7iaiss until little pains be-
ease ease. # :fo a:oi,l 5IS.rc sal:Isri7s begin
treatment Nth GOLD MEDAL Haar-
lem 81 Capsales now. Take three OF
forr cTs.g E::5y uAtif son feel that you
.re entirely free from pain.
This eel known preparation has been
one of the national remedies OF Hol-
land for centuries. IN 1886 the govern
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1919-04-03
THE WAX ON TOBACCO

Tobacco is a filthy weed.
Ard from the devil ii dith proceed;
Il drains the pocket, SCENTS the ciotAcs
And makes 4 chimb!ay Of the nCse.
The Philadelphia Revora directs
attention to the fact thai above !;nes
used to be recited at school b syood
little boys IL the days Of George
Trsass. HTEe present generation does
not knew George Trask. His mis-
sion in life Was tc PROCLAIM "Sum
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1919-04-03
KIDNEYS YN7EAKELNl11INl((sss
BETTER LOOK 0UF!

rent C tie r,c!he:iouis granted c spe-
cial caGrta. authorizing its sale.
The good housewife Of Holland would
;iInost as aocn be wiIfotl: fos.! as with
cut her "Reai Datch Drops" rs she
quantity calls GOLD MEDAL Haarieln
Gil Capsules. Their Use. restores
strength and Is Responsible n . srsnt
measure for the sturdy, robust health
OF the Eol.ardcrs.
Do not delay. Go to your druggist
md insist on Ills supplying you with
hax OF GOLD MEDAL aaarlem Oil
CAPSULES. Take them as directed, and
il You are not satisfied with results your
ilr;fEg;st will gladly refund your money.
Look FOR the name GOLD MEDAL on
the bcx and accept no other. In sealed
boxes, three sizes.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1919-04-03
DRY" AGENTS Energy

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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1919-04-03
IMPROVEMENTS CONSIST OF

and bath dwelling; 15roon house; large barn
and cribs covered hog chicken houses
ana all necessary CWhuildineS.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1919-04-03
TWO KILLED BY BLAST
Two Of Dupont Powder Mills Arc
Wrecked at Wayne.

Paterson, n. j.. April 1.-Two men
were reported killed yesterday in an
explosion With destroyed two OF the
twenty mills which comprise the Du-
pont Powder works at Wayne.
The shcck was felt in territory for
miles around.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1919-04-03
\ DECIDED LULL

During the month Of February the
san Of SS49 was collected in fines II
the Police Court. During the month
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1919-04-03
On Tuesday, April IS, 1919
Commencing at 1890 o'clock, Rain OF Shine

an excellent Of cultivation and is ideally 10
Gated for dairy and consists of 23l acres with mile
and 81 nile the road Aoo
$50 cleared land IN year old apple trees and bal
fair timber 81 y il growing acres in potatoes
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1919-04-03
PUBLIC SALE

Oh valuable and well equipped farm and personal
property consisting of 23l acres, al the Springfield
Station on the Southern Railroad, miles south OF
Alexandria together with all stock, farming inple-
nents etc.
Rockingham post-dispatch. [volume] (Rockingham, N.C.) 1917-1965, 1919-10-23
SIDNEY e. EXAMINING,
Corporal, CO. G, 18TH Infantry.

Corporal, Co. G, 18TH Infantry.
Corporal Manning received tho Dis
tinguished Service Cross for conspicu-
GUS gallantry near Breuvannes, France,
July 28, 1918. Corporal Manning was
In charge Of an automatic rife squad
during an assault by his battalion on
the strongly fortified heights overlook
ing the Ourcq river for the purpose Of
exploiting the successful passage Of
the stream. During the advance on
the hill his platoon commander was
killed and just as the crest was
reached the platoon sergeant was
wounded. Corporal Manning then as
sumed command of the platoon, which
was near the center of the assaulting
line and was meeting with desperate
resistance. Though he himself was
severely wounded and was the only
survivor of his squad, this soldier led
forward the 30 electives remaining in
the platoon against an enemy strong
point which was wired, intrenched and
defended by machine guns and domi-
mated the entire OurcQ valley. He was
repeatedly wounded, but he succeeded
in getting .foothold at this strong
point with but seven men remaining
with him. While the latter consolidat-
ed their position under his direction,
with the platoon on the flank, he held
off considerable number of the enemy
80 yards away by fire from his auto
matte rife. He remained In this posi-
ton until the entire line had been con-
sOlidated, when he crawled back to
shelter, having received nine wounds.
Mrs. Lizzie Manning, his mother, lives
in Flomatin, Ala.
Rockingham post-dispatch. [volume] (Rockingham, N.C.) 1917-1965, 1919-10-23
ton for damages sustained by
the owner of any property from
such fires
Protest Against School Attend
ance Law.
ance Law.

Is there any just law in max
ing children go to school and let
their crops go to waste? No, a
hundred times, no. How can a
man pay his help when his crop
goes to waste, and how can a
man save his crop when his help
is taken from him? We country
people love our children just as
much as any other class of peo-
pie and we want them to go to
school all they can, too. But
there is something to be done on
a farm besides play.
I hear some one say chs wife
can help" True, she helps, but
then we country folks are not
made of iron. The women help
all they can, what with cooking,
milking, churning, sewing, keep
ing house, tending to the infant
children, working the garden
and doing hundreds of odd jobs ;
so she hasn't much time for crop
work. .'.t
Do yoh gentlemen wish us to
make debts with you, and when
gathering time comes take the
children away to school, so we
can but helf gather the crops?
The new school law will do for
town and mill people, but it will
not do for country folks. You
know we scarcely ever finish
picking cotton until the last of
December, and there are not
enough grown people to gather
same unless the town people will
come out and help and in this
way take the children's places.
You say this is a free country,
but what is it doing now but 60
ing right under a king inch by
inch? Now don't misunderstood
and think I object to education.
I do not; | believe in it as much
as anyone, but I say poor farm
ers can't do as they wish every
time. .'' -. .. '.'
Rockingham post-dispatch. [volume] (Rockingham, N.C.) 1917-1965, 1919-10-23
JOHN G. vILLEPleuE,
Corporal, Company N, 1teth Infsntr

Corporal, Company N, 1tUth infantry.
For unusual bravery displayed in
action at vaux-Andigny, France, Oc-
tober 10, 1918, Corp. villepigue was
awarded the Distinguished Service
Cross. Having been sent out with
two other soldiers to scout through
the village Of Xaux-And5gny, Corp.
Villepigue met with strong resistance
from enemy machine gun fire, which
killed one Of his men and wounded
the other. Continuing his advance,
without aid, 500 yards in advance Of
his platoon and in the face of artil-
lery and machine gun fira he enco6n-
tered four Of the enemy In a dugout,
whom he attacked and killed with a
hand grenade. Crawling forward to
a point $50 yards In advance Of his
first encounter he rushed . machine
gun nest, killing four and capturing
six Of the enemy, and taking two light
machine guns After being Joined by
his platoon, he was severely wounded
in the arm. Corp. yillepigne's home
IL with his mother. Mrs. r. 4. VILE
pigue. 1877 Lyttleton street Camden,
s. @.
u : 81
Rockingham post-dispatch. [volume] (Rockingham, N.C.) 1917-1965, 1919-10-23
aPrettty BABY

The musical comedy, Pretty
Baby" was given in the Opera
House at Rockingham last Satur'
urday night to an appreciative
audience. The chorus is not
large about IL girls, but they
made up in the attractiveness Of
their costumes what they lacked
in numbers. On the whole, il
was a creditable performance
Pretty Baby" will appear al
the Hamlet Opera House mex
Monday night, admission 81. anc
$1.50.
Rockingham post-dispatch. [volume] (Rockingham, N.C.) 1917-1965, 1919-10-23
INFLUENZA AGAIN
APPEARS AMONG Us
Advertisement.

With influenza again among
us, wisdom and foresight dictate
that every family should pre-
pare to prevent and combat this
disease. In the interest of hui
mainly, physicians and laymen
who were so successful last year
in treating Influenza, Colds,
Grippe, Group and other diseases
of the respiratory organs are
recommending as the most eff
fective treatment, the external
remedy
Brame's Vapomentha Salve,
when applied to the chest and
throat penetrates the pores of
the skin and breaks up the con-
gestion, at the same time heal
ing vapors are carried direct to
the infected membranes of the
nasal passages, causing the
phlegrn to be loosed and induc-
ing restful sleep.
Brarne's Vapomentha Salve
may be obtained at every drug
store, or it may be had from
the manufacturers direct, the
Brare Drug Company of North
Wilkesboro, N. c. Sold in three
sizes, soc, Coo and $1.20. Com
plete directions accompany ev-
cry package.-Advt.
Rockingham post-dispatch. [volume] (Rockingham, N.C.) 1917-1965, 1919-10-23
r. LAWFUL TO SET WOODS
ON FIRE.

Twenty dollars reward will be
paid to the person who furnishes
to the State sufficient evidence
to convict any party for setting
fire to the woods in violation of
Section 3346 of the Revisal of
1905 and Section 8, Chapter 243
of the Laws of 1915.
Forest fires must be extin-
guished. Section 8 of the For
est Law reads: IF any person
shall Intentionally set fire to any
grass land, brush land, or wood
land, except it be his own prop
erty, or in that case without first
giving notice to all persons own
ing OR in charge of lands adjcin-
ing the land intended to be fired,
and also taking care to watch
such fire while burning and TAX
ing effectual care to extinguish
such fire before it shall reach
any lands near to or adjoining
the lands so fired, he shall for
every such offense be guilty of a
misdemeanor, and shall be fined
not less than ten dollars, nor
more than fifty, dollars, or i'm
prisoned not exceeding thirty
days. This shall not prevent ac-
Rockingham post-dispatch. [volume] (Rockingham, N.C.) 1917-1965, 1919-10-23


No fiction has euer presented
more amazing tales Of physical
proweSs and gallontry aseder fire
than are disclosed by the following
oficta! reports of deeds OF Ameri-
can fighters in France for which the
Distinguished Service Cross has
been awarded. These we're selected
By General Pershing's staff out of
hundreds Of reports telling of re-
m0rkodle bravery and fortitude dis
played by american soldiers IN &C.
ton.
Rockingham post-dispatch. [volume] (Rockingham, N.C.) 1917-1965, 1919-10-23
New Transfer Company.

A new transfer company has
just been organized, known as
the H. & M. Company-compos
ed of Jas. F. Hicks and E. B,
Morse. The concern will begin
business Nov. 1st, and will at the
outset operate two jitney cars
and three trucks; a portion of
the Richmond Garage will be
used as headquarters.
Rockingham post-dispatch. [volume] (Rockingham, N.C.) 1917-1965, 1919-10-23
: SHERIFF'S APPOINTMENTS.

Sheriff R. L. Mcdonald will be at
the mentioned places, and times,
for the purpose of collecting the 1919
taxes. A discount of one per cent is
allowed on all taxes paid in October
and November.
Oct. "a, Friday-Norman, at Ussery'G
store.
Oct. q, Monday-Hoffman, at Rob-
erson's store.
Oct. %, Tuesday-Wolf Pit, at
1assgs' store.
Rockingham post-dispatch. [volume] (Rockingham, N.C.) 1917-1965, 1919-10-23
A Mother.

Saving money is an art in
spending, not in boarding. If
you buy your winter goods from
our shelves you will save money,
as they are not only priced right
but of quality such as to be in
keeping with our reputation.
W. E. Harrison & Land Co.
Rockingham post-dispatch. [volume] (Rockingham, N.C.) 1917-1965, 1919-10-23
Car Crank Found.

Found, Saturday at depot
bridge, a car crank. Can be re-
covered at Post-Dispatch Office
by paying for this notice.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1919-03-08
CALL SHOW DOWN
Sec. Lane Will Demand That
Congress Act at Once.
Farms for Soldiers Is His Pet
Hobby Just Now.

Washington, March S.-Secretary of
the Interior Lane will demand a show
down from the forthcoming Republi-
can congress on his bill providing
farms for soldiers
In an interview today, he expressed
his determination to fight for the
measure which was defeated by the
Republican filibuster at the close of
the last session.
This is the time for the govern
ment to pursue generous course, not
one of abrupt retrenchment," Lane
said It's up to congress. Ours is
the only nation among the allies not
doing something for the soldiers.
am getting a thousand letters a day
from men in this country and men
overseas wanting to know about and
enthusiastically endorsing the idea of
farms for the soldiers. / intend to
continue my fight for the measure be-
fore the next congress and get a vote
on it.
There will be plenty of labor for
all farms when the men get back.
And the added farms will serve only
to increase food supplies to meet the
demands of an increasing population.
Employment and business for thou
sands will be possible in improvements
alone, but congress refused the money
New construction work, which will
be of a permanent benefit to the gov
ernment and which eventually must
be done, should be done now" Lane
said. Good roads and widely i'm
proved public buildings are needed
and should be built now to employ
thousands"
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1919-03-08
YANKS HOME TODAY
Record of Ships Bearing Soldiers
From Overseas.

New. York, March S.-With 46 Off
GERS and i, 900 men of the 34Sth infan-
try of the 87th division tnationai
army, Arkansas, Louisiana. Missis-
sippi, the steamship Chicago arrived
here today from Bordeaux. These
troops comprise the 34Sth field and
staff headquarters of the first and
third battaHons, headquarters and
supply companies sanitary detach-
ment and Companies A, B, c, D, E. F
and I. They are assigned to Camp
Dix. Also aboard were Is casual Of
ficers.
The steamship Lattsburgh arrived
from Brest with 2.175 troops. 25 wives
of soldiers, 20 wives of sailors. and
$50 naval officers and men. The sick
and wounded numbered 543. a number
of them being convalescent.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1919-03-08
OF RUSSIA
d. II. Francis Says Germans
Are Well Intrenched.
War Has Not Broken Their
Control Over Land.

Washington, March S.-Ambassador
David r. Francis, who went to Russia
in March, 1916, and represented the
United States at Petrograd- and tenn
porary headquarters until the allied
and American diplomats departed
from territory controlled by the Boil
sheviki, told the story of his expert
ences in Russia today before the sem
ate committee investigating lawless
propaganda.
Beginning with his arrival at Petro-
grad, when there was no whisper of
the coming overthrow of the czar, Mr..
Francis explained that his mission pri-
marily was to negotiate a new COM
mercial treaty to replace the one abro-
gated because of Russia's attitude to-
ward travelling American citizens of
Jewish birth.
He told how the foreign minister
informed him that no treaties would
be negotiated until Russia's relations
with the allies were further defined
and how shortly thereafter the con-
clusion of treaty between Japan and
Russia was announced. The explana-
ton to the American ambassador was
that only commercial treaties had been
referred to in the conversation with
him.
Mr. Francis said he found the Ger
mans so strongly entrenched in Rus
0-Ontfnupd ON Pare TUOl
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1919-03-08
HUN ACTS PUZZLE.
Refusal To Turn Over Merchant
Marine Brings Wonder.
Germany VIII Not Allow Yank
Troops Hauled Home.

Washington, March 8.-Germany's
refusal to turn over her merchant
ships for shipment home of American
troops has aroused the widest specu-
lation and comment among officials
and diplomats here.
In the absence of details of her ac-
ton a" Spa, officials here know only
that Germany has broken the con-
tract her officials signed with Chair
man Hurley, of the United States
shipping board and other allied repre-
sentatives last January, to turn over
her merchantmen.
Possible motives for Germany's ac-
ton are believed to be:
First, her internal condition-par-
ticularly as regards food-may be
such that her present government is
afraid to turn over the vessels for fear
of giving the Spartacus group cry of
protest.
Second. the sailors councils at Ger
many's ports may have served notice
tContinued on Page TwOl
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1919-03-08
USE OF UNIFORMS
Gold Bars for Lingerie Pins-Bclts
for Razor Strops.

The gold bars of second lieutenant
make excellent lingerie pins for wives
and sweethearts.
Field glasses can be used effective
ly in back of the twelfth row at the
theater.
Military trousers may be worn for
golf.
Commissions when framed and
hung on the wall look like Harvard
diplomas.
The black and gold cords on serv-
ice hats can be used with telling effect
in milady's coiffure.
Sam Browne belts, when disassem-
bled, can be used for razor strops.
Woolen roll puttees can be cut up
and nailed down for weather strips.
Silver eagles worn by colonels can
pass for brooches on any woman's
waist.
Spurs can be used, after short prac-
tice. for cancelling checks or making
hamburg steak.
Any schoolboy can strap his text
books in an officers belt.
An officers whistle makes a neat
gift for your favorite postman.-From
life"
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1919-03-08
FOR KANSAS TROOPS
Huffman Says He VIII Ask for Money
for the Reception.

New York, March S.-An appro-
priation will be sought from the Kan
sas legislature by Lieut.. Gov. Charles
Huffman of Kansas for use in taking
care of that states soldiers when they
land in New York from France. it was
announced here today by Mr.. Huff
man. The Kansas committee of well
come has established headquarters
here at the New York war camp COM
munity service headquarters.
While Lieutenant Governor Huff
man was out of town attending the
governors and mayors conference in
Washington his Kansas senate back
home killed an appropriation bill call
ing for $4,000 to be used to greet the
Kansas boys in New York
The Kansas house, however, has
passed bill appropriating $40. 900 for
this purpose.
The house bill will be before the
senate in time for the lieutenant gov
ernor to support it upon his return.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1919-03-08
Meet THIS MONTH
Paris Paper Says Plenary Con-
ference Is Due Soon.
German Delegates VIII Be
Called In Then.

Paris, March S-LIntransigean
predicted today that the first plenary
conference with the German delegates
will be held in Versailles before the
end of this month.
ratification of the preliminary peace,
March is. the newspaper forecast. and
the German plenipotentiaries will be
called in for an informal conference
about March 20. after which the plen-
ary conference will be held.
The supreme council, when it met
today expected to settle the difficulty
over the German merchant ships by
arranging for the food supplies asked
for by Germany, which the American
delegation regard as part of the armi-
stice pledge to Germany.