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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1919-03-19
TWO WILLS PROBATED
S T. Fisher and Miss Mary
Watts Blackburn Leave
Estates

n the Corporation Court today
will of Amos T. Fisher, .datec
obcr 4, 1904, was admitted to pro-
J Testator leaves his estate te
daughter, Miss Ellen R. Fisher
ing her life and at her death di-
S it to be divided equally among
surviving children
the same court the will of Miss
Y Watts Blackburn was probated,
tator leaves $1,000 each to her sis
!, Mrs. s. F. Moran, and Mrs. |
Washington and $500 to DR.. Rich
S. Blackburn and $500 to a chlle.
his. $1,000 and $500 respectively
bequeathed to Mrs. Eleanor
,kburn Smith and Mrs. Eliza SIN
{ Williams, nieces. Mrs. Johr
Hopkins, a niece, gets $1,000.
er minor bequests also are made
testatrix.il'i ,a:
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1919-03-19
Carpenters Now Erecting Filter
Building-Operation in Progress all
Wintcr-Expected it VIII be in
Operation This Summer.

D.. J. Howell. general manager of
Alexandria Water Company. repeats
good progress is now being made
with the construction of the new fill
tration plant. work upon which has
Eeen in progress all the winter.
All of the concrete work and foun-
dations for the filter building, the
sedmentation and filter tanks air
hume has been completed.
The lumber for the filter building
has arrived and i large force Of
carpenters is now engaged N erect
ing the same. The piping and filter
equipment to be erected b. the con-
tractors for this work is arriving and
also the piping valves and connec-
tons to be erected by the Water
Company to arrange for pumping
irto the fltacs instead Of into the
distributing reservoirs direct as at
present. Every effort is being made
to have the plant in operation in the
early summer.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1919-03-19
HONOR MRS COOPER TAYLOR ESN DEAD THE FILTRATION PLANT WILSON MEETS ALLIES

Discuss Questions Concerning Dis
mantling of HeligoIand, kiel Canal
Fortifcations Disposition of Hun
WarshipS, Etc.
Paris, March l9.-Prcs:Icnt Will
son met the allied premiers yester-
day to continue discussion of such
outstanding questions as dismantling
Of the He!igoland and kiel Canal
fortifcaticns, disposition Of the Ger
man warShips and cables, etc.
The next meeting of the supreme
war council will be held this after
noon.
Italy joined America in rontending
that Great Britain cannot claim the
German cables as war prizes. Mill
tary and naval experts were dead
locked, as to what course 70 pursue
r this regard, so Great Britain
agreed that she and the interested
nations should submit briefs to the
supreme war council WHICH will de-
eide the controversy.
Italy's alleged threat to withdraw
from the Peace Conference unless she
is given Fiume was believed today
to have been averted by compro-
mise. Througs this compromise,
Italy will receive Fiumc, but iwl
relinquish all her claims to Delmatia.
The cities of cara and Sebenico will
become free ports but the remainder
of Dalmatia will be allotted to Jugo-
Slavia.
ode lockedcourt Cd NOR mo mid hr
Washington, March 1.-THE first
of Il number Of ''couriers" being sent
to Europe by opponents of the
league of nations to carry uncensor-
cd reports of American public opin-
ion on the league of nations to the
Peace Conference is on tha sea. He
is to be followed by others, who will
90 under the orders of an organlZa-
ton recently formed to fight the
league.
These couricrs go ostensibly on
other missions. But they carry with
item a great mass of data which
they have been instructed TO dis
seminate in France. and England re-
gardiig the Senate's attitude on the
league constitution. and It's probable
vote if the league compact is includ-
ed in the peace treaty.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1919-03-19
officers Chosen

Previous to the discussion the
Chamber elected these officers to serve
for the year: Carroll Pierce, pres
dent: Col. Julian Y. Williams, vice
nresdent: R. Stuart Royer, business
manager; J. T. Preston, secretary and
treasurer.
Chairmen of committees chosen
follow: John W. May, agricultural;
Wallace Lindsey, publicity and con-
ycntions; w. A. Gnoot, traffic and
Transportation; George D. Hopkins,
manufacturers an;' iobbers: Kenneth
W. Ogden, civic: K. E. Knight, Re-
tail Merchants Bureau.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1919-03-19
IN MEMORIAM

In sad but loving remembrance Of
our darling baby, Helen J. Vernon,
who died one year ago today, March
g, 1918.
How sadly we counted the hours,
That measured this sorrowful year
Since we laid meath mantle of flow
ers,
Our darling we loved 50 dear. n i
: i-g5d1rS = .r,- u.
And tho the circle is broke1} 3
/. And parting has filed US Tith pain
We hold as a glorious tokenl
The bright hope OF, meeting again.
Mother and Father
Gilt.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1919-03-19
RESULT OF AN AID
lsey Hall, Soldier, Has Libert.
Bond and Papers He Lost
Restored
avs to advertise.

pays to advertise.
his was demonstrated today wher
liam Morris, a youth, living at
8 Duke Street, called at the Ga.
e Office and explained that he saw
advertisement in the classified col
, of yesterdays paper Of the loss
!, $50 Liberty Bond and War Risk
france papers. The editor at once
,atched a letetr to the owner.
isey Hall, soldier Lorton, Va.
Mr.. Hall will doubtless tomorrow
i've, his papers and bond.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1919-03-19
MUST PROVIDE WATER

r;stol has been ordered by the
te Board of Bealth to provide suit
, water supply for the city, ac-
ling to a letter quoted by J. Al
t Goodpasture, a member Of the
er committee. The letter, in part,
i: "You are hereby notified that
State Board of Health has lnVes-
ted the water works system own
and operated by Bristol. Va, ana
IS that the water being furnished
the public for domestic purposes
Insufficient in quantity, unsafe Tor
hiking and menace to the public
|lth."
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1919-03-19
Richmond-"'Johnny Get Your Gun

A picturesque moving picture cow
boy, who breaks into society with
bang and saves his sisters fortune
in the nick of time is the character
that Fred Stone, newest of Aircraft
stars, impersonates in his new scren
vehicle, "Johnny Get Your Gun"
which will be seen at the Richmond
Theatre tonight.
This Aircraft picture is one hun
dred per cent. Fred Stone, which
means it is one hundred per cent
pep, fun and drama.
Zone Every Minute" a two reel
comedy will also be shown.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1919-03-19

lOr 1nfef IermS-tOnI eQeTdle fel-
eran and Active in Military and
Political Life.
Richmond. Va, March 19.-J. Tay-
ior Ellyson, u years old, former
Lieutenant-Govemor of Virginia,
Confederate veteran and prominent
Baptist, died yesterday morning at
his home in tbs city. Though he
rad been failing in health for several
years his Death was unexpected.
Heart disease was given as the cause
of deata He will be buried Thurs
DAY.
For years Mr.. Ellyson was one of
the most conspicuous figures in Vir-
ginia's political, religious and mill
tary life.
Mr.. Ellyson was born in Richmond
on May 20, 1s47, the son of Henry
K. and Elizabeth P. Ellyson.
He served in the Confederate Army
with the Second Company, Richmond
Howitzers, surrendered with his COM
mand at Appomattox and resumed
his college work.
Upon leaving college Mr. Ellyosn
engaged in commercial business in
Richmond. He served as president Of
the City Council, president of the
Board of Public Interests, was State
Senator from 1885 to 1888, when he
was elected Mayor of Richmond and
served for three terms. For three
terms, ending 1918, he was Lieuten
ant-Governor of Virginia, retiring
when he became candidate for Gov
ernor.
For % years he was chairman of
the State Democratic Committee and
many times delegate to State and
national conventions of the party.
He was president of the Jefferson
Davis Monument Association, presi-
cent of the Richmond Howitzers As
scciation, Confederate Memorial As
sociatioa, and was an active member
of R. E. Lee and Pickett Buchanan
Camps, United Confederate Veterans
and represented them annually as
delegate at general conventions and
reunions.
Mr.. Ellyson was chairman of the
Richmond School Board for 16 years
and president of the Richmond Col
lege board of trustees. For 40
years he was executive officer Of the
educational board of the Baptist
General Association Of Virginia, was
president of the Virginia State Bap~
tist Association, vice-prcsident of
the Southern Baptist Convention and
a representative on the State mis-
sion board, the orphanage board and
educational board. He was president
of the Baptist Convention of North
America. He was governor of the
division of history, education and so
c;al economy at the jamestown Ter
centennial Exposition, 1907. and a
member of the Association for the
Preservation OF Virginia Antiquities,
Confederate Memorial and Literary
Socity.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1919-03-19
NOTICE

There will be a called convocatlon
IF Mount Vernon Chapter No. IA. K.
4 Mr. on Wednesday evening, March
10Th at 7.30 p. m. for the purpose OF
7sanferring the Council and Most Ex-
ca,,ent Masters degrees. All conlpaii-
ions are requested to be present. :
Bv order of4ithe M. E. High Priest,
F. W. LATHAM, Secy.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1919-03-19
ENGAGE IN BATTLE

Serbian and Montcnegrin troops
engaged in a battle near Danl!ograd,
Il IS reported. The Serbians had
hecn sent there to punish the Monte
neprins who are alleged to have at
tackled Serbian convoy. Many
we're killed on both sides, including a
Serbian general.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1919-03-19
Faithfully yours,
r. WALTON MOORE.

The Second Baptist Church will
hold its annual Old Virginia Supper,
Thursday evening. March 20th, from
G to 9 D. M. at McBurney's Hall. cor
ner King and Washington street.
Menu consisting of turkey, lam, ves@
etables. not biscuits, pickles, ice
cream and cake. Tickets, 500. All
welcome.
G7-2t.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1919-03-19

HOME on a hill--Attractive outlook.
Seven rooms; bath; large attic; and
basement. Modern throughout; oak
floors: fine furnace; deep we'll;
pneumatic water system; sewer;
electric lights; water heater. Other
conveniences. Alexandria car line
three blocks away, 90 minutes from
Washington. Owner sells only be-
cause leaving town. Address H.
P. D., Care of Gazette Office.
Cyst.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1919-03-19
LOST AND FOUND.

[ LOST-Pocketbcok at 1872 North
Columbus street or opposite side
Of street. Return to John Burn
hard, 732 North Columbus street,
Fifty dollars reward.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1919-03-19
KILLED BY A BOMB

Mrs. George Greenwood wife OF
the vice president of the Unicr Saw
-nps Bank and Trust Company Of
San Francisco. was killed instantly
by bomb exploded last night in the
gar den of the family home overlook
:ng Lake Merritt in the residential
district of Oakland.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1919-03-19

WANTED-Woman or girl for gen
eral housework, or nurse with Of
ticcrs' family ~ Camp Humphreys.
$35 month, with room and board.
Telephone Camp Humphreys,
Branch 725.
81 st
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1919-03-19

country Butter, h., so cents,
city fresh eggs, per dozen, 48
is: beautiful picnic shoulders, lb.
cents; eight pound hams per Id.
cents; seed potatoes, per bushel,
no. Phone 567w. J. f. PURCELL,
South Henry Street.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1919-03-19
WHO'S WHO FOR 1919 PLAN MASS AlEETING
Chamber of Commerce Appoints
Committee to Arrange Meeting to
Acquaint Citizens With Proposed
New Plan of City Government.

A meeting of the Board of Direc-
tors of the Chamber of Commerce
was held last night. A resolution
from the general meeting requesting
the board of directors to take :he
necessary steps to have this matter
submitted to the qualified voters Of
the city, was considered, and all
phases of the matter freely discussed.
1t was the unanimous opinion Of
all directors present that the Cham
Der of Commerce, as an organization
had about completed it's work on this
matter, and the only remaining step
for the Chamber of Commerce to
take in the matter was TO call a
general meeting of the qualified vo>
ters Of Alexandria, and to give to
this meeting what information ard
date the Chamber of Commerce
might have on the subject.
The function of the Chamber Of
Commerce is to take up and investi-
gate any matter effecting the general
welfare of the city of Alexandria. The
matter Of the existing city govern
ment has been the subject of very
free discussion for many months
past. The present system has beer
freely criticised, but no practical
remedy suggested, until few weeks
ago the Civic Bureau of the Cham
Der of Commerce passed resolution
requesting the board of directors to
investigate and secure what :nforma-
ton they could on the matter Of city
government, and report same to the
annual meeting Of the Chamber CT
Commerce, which was held last Friday
night.
The board of directors after very
exhaustive study of the matter de-
cided to recommend the CommissioA
Manager plan, which being in their
opinion the best plan for Alexandria,
The recommendation of the board was
unanimously adopted and approved
by the general meeting held last Fri
day night.
While the Chamber of Commerce
is a large organization composed OF
tie citizenship of Alexandria inter-
ested in every matter pertaining to
the welfare of Alexandria, the ques-
ton of whether or not the present
system should be changed 20 an effic-
lent business plan of city government
is question involving the interest
of every qualified voter in the City OF
Alexandria, and, therefore, it was
deemed proper that all information
the Chamber of Commerce has on the |
subject should be submitted to the
general meeting of the citizens and
voters of Alexandria.
The proposed plan as approved by
the Chamber of Commerce has been
the subject of much discussion and
speculation for the past week or two,
but the full facts in regard to the
plans heve not as yet been clearly
put before the citizens in general.
The Board of Directors after con-
sidering the matter unanimously de-
cided to request the President of the
Chamber of Commerce to appoint a
committee of nine to arrange for
eenearl meeting of the citizens of the
CITY of Alexandria, at which meeting
experts on the matter could be IN
yited to address the meeting, and
free discussion of the subject could |
be taken up and all phases of the
proposition discussed.
officers Chosen
Previous to the discussion the
ll,o.o oaSoorc 70 coryn
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1919-03-19
CARD OF THANKS

We wish to extend our sincere
thanks to our many friends and rel
atives' for their kindness ard beautl-
full floral tributes at, the death of our
cnlv child, Lorraine C. Evans.
Mr.. and Mrs. Lee R. Evans.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1919-03-19
ROOMS W ANTED

ROOM NANTED-Wanted one furn-
iShcd room, by young married
couple, no children. Call NJ. l..
Horncr. Gl2 King street. Phone
SOC.
67-3t.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1919-03-19

FOR SALE-Eight room ana oath,
brick dwelling, hot water heat. 10
.%orth Columbus street. WI sell
for s3,800 cash. Address N. ". f.
Care of Gazette Office
,67-3t.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1919-03-19

Room Wanted-Wanted three fur
nished rooms for light housekeeping.
Apply F. NJ. W., care of Gazette
Office. 6o-3t.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1919-03-19
NOTICE

6tral Plumbing Shop, plumbing
kteam, hot and cold water fitting,
las fitting SOC King street. End
hoor. Bell phone S95. 22-H'
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1919-03-19
FOR SALE

FOR SALE-19l4 Overland, passen-
ger. In good order. Tires good.
extra electric light, S250.00. Can
be seen at 113 North Payne St.
e4-4t.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1919-03-19
DITY news IN BRIEF
The willard w. C. T. U. will meet
+ 8 o'clock tonight at Mrs. Risdon'
olonial Apartments, No. ;.

THE Rosemont Branch of Red Cross
in hold meeting, Thursday after
oon March 20, at two p. M, at the
bme of Mrs. William Moore, Jr., 3o1
Fortb View Terrace. All members
&c urged to attend.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1919-03-19
HELP WANTED

WANTED-Experienced mattresses.
Good pay. Apply at once. Montl-
cello Hotel and Cafe.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1919-03-19

a iury in the Corporation Court
,sterday afternoon returned a ver-
ct of guilty in the case of Morris
ennett, charged with violating the
DIVISIONS of the state prohibition
W, and he was sentenced to thirty
Tvs in Jail and also to pay a fine OF
IN
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1919-03-19

Grace, St. Paul's and Christ
(urches are joining this lent in
lies of Union Services on Wednes-
/ nights. The service for tonight
Ito be held in Christ Church, and
sermon will be preached by the
h. William Tayloe Synder, rector
the Church of the Incarnation,
kshington, D. C. DR.. Snyder Is
lplain of the Scottish Rite Ma
Is in Washington city. The SER
/ tonight is at s o'clock. All seats
free. The public generally Is
|;ted to come to old Christ Church.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1919-03-19

Mrs. Margaret Hedges, seventy
rec years old, died last night at her
sidence, S13 Oronoco street. She is
rvived by several children. Her fun
nl will take place at 2 O'Clock to-
brow afternoon from her late resi-
nee and services will be conducted
Rev. R. w. White, pastor OF the
hthodist Protestant Church.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1919-03-19

67T-tf.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1919-03-19

GILT.
The Cordova daily times., 1919-12-13

mittee plans to take up the contest filed by Henry Ford against the cleo tion of Senator Newberry, Republican, of Michigan.
 Conferences of the Republicans and the steering committees of both parties are planned soon to fill com mittee vacancies.
Middletown transcript., 1919-04-12
VOTE AGAINST DENT.

Dent Of Alabama is chairman of the
House Committee on Military Affairs.
AS such he fought the enactment OF
the law under which the United States
created the Army of Victory, which
is now driving the Hun out Of France
and Belgium. He fought against this
bill while 1t was in his committee. He
fought it when 1t came up for passage
In the House.
You can cast your vote against Dent
by voting for the Republican candi-
date for Congress in your district. II
the Republicans carry Congress Dent
Of Alabama loses his craftsmanship.
Kahn, Republican, Of California, who
led the fight for the draft law, when
Dent went back on the President,
wou,. get Dents Job IL the Republic
ans carry Congress-.
Democratic Alabama will send Dent
back to Congress, again to fight the
President. It's up to you to render
his opposition harmless by helping
elect 4 Republican Congress which win
replace Dent with Kahn.
Middletown transcript., 1919-04-12
mIDDLe1OwN. DEL. APRIL 18th, ~
OBTAIN TWO LITTERS A YEAR
When Sows Are Given Best OF Feed
and Care This Is Good Way to
Increase Production.

prepared by the United States Depart
ment Of Agriculture.)
It Is common practice among farm.
ers to require their sows to produce
two litters year. Although the sows
have had good care, they will natural.
ly be run down somewhat in condition,
because the greater portion of the feed
consumed has been utilized for the
production of milk.
The sow needs rest before she Is
bred again, and the time for this is
between the weaving and breeding pc
riods. Intelligent feeding will bring
the SOW from q thin condition into a
good, strong, vigorous condition in a
short time. When this is done she will
be in proper condition to assume her
duty when breeding time arrives. If
the sow is bred in thin, rundown
condition, she must resume work i'm
mediately, and she will naturally be
weak and subject to the inroads Of dis
ease. A little cold contracted in this
condition may cause death, while S
strong, healthy sow will resist such
attacks. It is the general belief that
sows in good vigorous breeding c0ndi.
ton conceive more readily, thus short
ening the farrowing period for the
herd. Alfalfa, rape, clover, or any pas
ture which is palatable to swine, with
some grain in addition, is excellent
feed for bringing the sow back to
breeding condition.
There is no good reason why a SOW
should not produce two litters year
when properly handled. To accom-
plish this the sow should be bred to
farrow, say, for example, in March, and
bred again to farrow the early part
of September. A SOW bred about No
vember Is will farrow about March
to 9. The pigs should nurse eight
weeks. The SOW should be rebred by
May 20 so as to farrow on or after
September 8. The pigs could then
nurse until November 3. The chances
for proftably rearing two crops of pigs
from SOW annually are undoubtedly
far better in regions Of mild climate
and short winters than where the win
ters are long and severe.
Middletown transcript., 1919-04-12

as the Meal.
were fed the same roughage. One lot
received shelled corn and whole soy
beans in equal proportions, while the
other received the same quantities Of
shelled corn and whole oats. The av-
erage gain of each lamb during Pc
riod of II weeks was 1862 pounds when
soy beans constituted a part Of the
ration, and but 1877 pounds when oats
were used. A pound Of gain was pro-
duced on GIL pounds Of grain and I'll
pounds of roughage in the soy-bean ra
ton, while 7.28 pounds Of grain and
8.62 pounds of roughage were required
in the oats ration. In another expert
ment the same rations were fed for IL
weeks to two lots of nine lambs each.
The lot receiving the sOy-bean ration
gained 119 pounds in weight and pro-
duced 95.1 pounds Of wool, as COM
pared with II pounds increase in
weight and a production of S1.3 pounds
Of wool for the lot receiving the oats
ration. The second lot also consumed
more feed per pound Of gain.
Middletown transcript., 1919-04-12
SOY BEANS GOOD FOR SHEEP
In Feeding Trials at Wisconsin Station
Produced Larger Gains for Given
Amount Of Feed.

prepared by the United States Depart
ment Of Agriculture.)
In feeding trials with sheep at the
Wisconsin station, soy beans produced
larger gains for given amount of feed
and heavier clip of wool. In one ex-
pertinent two lots of ten lambs each