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Evening star., 1919-05-01
Urges League of Nations.

NEW YORK. May 1.-The emer-
gency campaign committee Of the
League to Enforce Peace has issued a
statement urging ratification Of the
league of nations covenant in its
present revised form on the ground
that further amendment by the Unit
ed States Senate would indefinitely
postphone peace The statement was
signed by William H. Taft. president
of the organization: A. Lawrence Low
ell, president of Harvard; Hamilton
Holt, Judge William H. Wadhams.
William H. Short, Charles H. Strong
and Glenn Frank.
Evening star., 1919-05-01
RECEIVERS ARE NAMED
FOR QUANTICO COMPANY

Abner H. Ferguson and Rudolph B.
Behrend have been appointed by Jus
tice Hitz OF the District Supreme
Court as receivers of the Quantico
Company, against which proceedings
in involuntary bankruptcy were filed
by Tucker K. Sands, Walter ]. Harri-
son and r. B. Behrend, creditors of
Evening star., 1919-05-01
the corporation. Tho bond Of tho re-
ceiyers was fixed at $225.000.

tho corporation. The bond Of tho re-
ceivers was fixed at $225.0o0.
In their petition the creditors say
the company owes them more than
$4,000. and has admitted In writing
it's inability to pay its debts.
In an answer filed by tho company
through it's president, Eldridge E.
Jordan. the reason for the failure of
the corporation Is laid to the small
ness of the award for its land given
by a commission appointed by the
Secretary OF the Navy The award
was for s269.oO0, and 1t is stated by
counsel that the debts Of the company
will exceed $350,000.
Evening star., 1919-05-01
CAL|F0RN|ANSARE
DIVIDED ON LEAGUE
Senator Johnson's 0pposi-
ton Not Shared by All of
His Friends.
STATE is PROGRESSIVE
BY DAVID LAWRENCE.

SACRAMENTO. Cal, April 29.-Op-
position to the league Of nations is
rather pronounced in this section OF
California dependent upon the faith
which people have in the earnestness
Of Senator Hiram Johnson's objection
to the covenant. Notwithstanding the
changes in the league draft, Mr.. john
son has lately written friends that
he is against the covenant. His idea,
and 1t is shared not entirely, but to
some extent by his following in Cali
fornia, is an "American-f1rst" concep
ton Of international policies. Amer
lea should keep out of foreign trou
bles and should not interfere in world
politics-that will be her best SAL
vation.
Yet. even followers of Senator
Johnson are not so sure that he could
carry the state on such an issue.
They admit that they do not know
what the women would say. Substan-
TALLY the mandate in this section is
still q keep-us- -out-of-war demand.
If the league promises to do so. then
the people will overwhelmingly sup
port 1t. If it breeds more trouble
or seems to give an aScendancy to
Japan, they most emphaticaily don't
want it. Which of the two does the
league really do? There is notice.
able lack Of information here as to
the real purpose or objects Of the
league and the conduct Of affairs in
Paris.
Evening star., 1919-05-01
Senator Lodge Criticised.

SSA~SSA ~SA6S SAASASAoVAs
Senator Lodges statement taking
issue with Mr.. Wilson has been the |
subject Of much criticism, and some
papers Of much influence in this sec
ton Of the country took Mr.. Lodge to |
task for his views. America Backs |
Wilson" is the title of q stirring edi-
torfal in the Seattle Times. independ- |
ent. and Senator Lodge in Error" is |
the caption of leading editorial in |
the Portland Oregonian. republican |
publication. The text of the covenant |
has swung some newspapers which |
have been opposing the covenant into |
line. Typical Of these Is the infiuen- |
tial San Francisco Chronicle. 1t is !
very doubtful whether the people of |
California in the last analysis wsA
approve Of a negative vote by Senator |
johnson against the peace treaty and !
amended covenant.
Looking at 1t from the viewpoint of |
johnson believe such a vote vote would De ii' spoil
what chances he might have Of winning
tho nomination. They still believe here,
incidentally, that Hiram johnson would
be the best man the republican party
Overwhelmingly and take the Pacific
coast with him. Business interests
which raised large sums Of money to
beat him when he was governor are now
favorable to his candidacy. They claim
that when he was governor he gave
them a square deal. anyway. Mr.. John
sons record whtle governor is being
pointed to by many business men
friendly to his candidacy as proof OF his
executive and administrative ability and
as 4 refutation Of the idea that he Is uu-
safc or unsound because he 10 radical or
liberal in his views Of government.
California Is Progressive.
But there u one thing which I discov-
cred hers in feeling the political pulse
and that is the meaning Of Johnson's
strength as 1t relates to any other re-
publican candidate. While the demo-
cratic administration has fallen in es-
teem and the people arc dissa tisfed with
many Of President Wilson'S policies, I
am assured that California win by no
means vote for what 1t may consider a
reactionary or ultra-conservative re-
publican. Rather than do that, It will
60 democratic, a. it did in 1915. One
Of the leading republican editors, q
Roosevelt supporter and q stanch
friend Of the Johnson boom, assures
me that. even with the prejudice
easily carry California II the repub-
licap candidate were not recognized
as q progressive. Party labels mean
much less in California than in other
states. and 1t would not be surpris-
ing IL q democrat carried California
again: This may happen unless the
| that exudes the kind Of liberalism to
| which tho people Of California have
grown accustomed under the leader.
ship Of Hiram johnson.
(Copy1tght, 1919 By N. 7. Evening Post Incl
Evening star., 1919-05-01
WEALTH: TAX DISCUSSED
IN HOUSE OF COMMONS
Preference for Imports From Eng
lands Colonies Also Creates
Debate.

LONDON, May 1.-The features of
discussed in the house Of commons
yesterday by Austen Chamberlain.
chancellor of the exchequer, that are
exciting most discussion here are the
continuance of the policy Of heavily
taxing wealth without an increase
of taxes for people of moderate
means. and the launching of the
scheme of preference for imports
from the dominions and colonies.
The taxation on wealth and bust
ness is illustrated by the Increase OF
Inheritance taxes, beginning with 5
per cent on G15,000 estates so that
they pay 10 instead Of 5 per cent as
at present. while an estate of E 1,0O0.-
600 pays 80 instead of 20 per cent.
Business is taxed by the retention OF
an excess profits tax of 40 per cent,
which is half the existing rate. but
which brings complaint from busi-
ness men, who argue that it dis
courages enterprises.
More and Better Beer.
The policy Of imperial preference
on imports begins after years of dis
cussion with the colonies without
any arrangement for reciprocal 1aV-
ors by the colonies for British prod
ucts. This is the first wedge for the
Introduction of the protective sys-
tenn, because preference for the col
onies means tariff on goods from
other countries.
Free trade sentiment, however, is
far from dead and the oldline free
traders promise a strong fight. The
popular demand for more and better
beer is granted, with the allowance
increased by an output Of SO per cent.
which with a 25 per cent increase
sanction in January means rs per
cent more than in 1918. This means
a total of twenty million barrels per
year. which many consider to be ia
vorable to the prof1teers.
Mr. Chamberlain announced yester-
day in the house of commons that OF
the total expenditures for 191S-1919
34.4 per cent had been provided from
revenue and the rest by borrowing
The British record in this respect dur
ing the last five years, he added, was
Evening star., 1919-05-01
Fear Japan Will Gain by League.

will be able to gain through the
league what she has been unable to
get through the diplomatic negotia-
ton with individual nations. The
such as immigration have been ex-
plicitly excluded from the jurisdic-
ton of the league doesn't seem to
have cleared away much opposition.
Mr.. Hearst's newspapers are preach.
ing an "A1nerican-flrst" doctrine. and
are giving the idea that the league
will embroil us in European quarrels.
The Italian controversy is offered as
case in point. The Irish have been
alienated somewhat by the supposi-
status quo in the Irish question. but
while Senator johnson is immensely
popular. the sentiment among the
laborlng people and among a great
many who do not take the news
paper editorials Of either faction In
much to heart seem to be one Of con-
hdence in the leadership Of President
Wilson abroad.
They have a sort Of conventional
patriotism growing out of the pro-
American propaganda carried on by
all sides during the war, that it is
necessary to follow the executive in
foreign policy. Many a man who has
therefore failed to analyze the league
of nations covenant will tell you that
he stands by the President. Particu-
larly significant has this stand-behind-
the-President spirit been in the last
few days when Mr.. Wilson made pub
lie his views on the question Of Italy.
Senator Johnson's statement of ap-
proval was echoed throughout the
state. II Italy has any idea that she
is drawing some distinction between
the views of President Wilson and the
American people. the attitude of the
Pacific coast people Is as good an in
dex of American sentiment as could be
fonnd
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1919-06-25
SIGHTS BODY OF YOUTH
Friends Believe Arthur b. Jones
Leaped Into River With
Suicidal Intent

Fredericksburg. Va, June %
The body Of Arthur B. Jones, aged
% years, who disappeared from his
home here early last Friday morn
in.g. was found Mon,ay night in the
Rappahannock River about FIVE miles
below Fredericksburg. He had been
in melancholy state for some time.
and it is supposed he committed
suicide by jumping in the river at
the steamboat wharf here.
The body was sighted by parties
on the steamer Middlesex as it came
up the river late last evening, and
Tire fact was reported to the officers,
who vert down and identified the
body. which was brought here for
burial, the funeral taking place to-
day. The unfortunate young man is
survived by his mother. Mrs. H. W.
McCaulley.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1919-06-25
AUCTION SALE
By S. II. Lunt. Auctioneer.

Auction Sale-Sale Of desirable
Apartment House known as the
"Rosemont Apartment" located on the
South side of Duke Street between
Royal and Pitt Streets, Alexandria,
Virginia.
By virtue of and pursuant to the
terms CT a deed of trust dated Octo-
Der IS, 1918, executed by the Rose
mont Development Company, Incor-
porated, a corporation, to Robinson
Moncure, as trustee, and of record
in Deed Book 81, at page 2S7 of the
land records Of Alexandria City, vir-
GINA, and at the request and d-
rect:on Of the party secured by the
said deed of trust, the undersigned
Trustee will offer for sale at public
auction in front Of the Royal Street
entrance to the Market House, in
Alexandria City, Virginia on
SATURDAY, JUNE 2Sth, 1919
at II o'clock NJ, that parcel OF
ground with the Improvements there
On ard the appurtenances there to be,
longing, located in Alexandria City.
Virginia, and bounded as follows, to-
wit:
Beginning al a point on the south
side of Duke Street 81 feet cas-. OF
the southeast intersection of Duke
and Pitt Streets, and running thence
east On Duke street SO feet 5 inches
mere or less; thence south PAYABLE
with Pitt Street 1O2 feet to cour!
or alley IS feet wide; thence West
en- said Court of Alley and parallel
with Duke Street IS feet inches.
more or less, and thence north paral-
.el with Pitt Street 102 Teet to tbs
beginning, with right OF way eve.
said alley in common with others en-
titled thereto, and being the same
real estate which was conveyed &c
The Rosemont Development Company.
Incorporated, by Harrle Fitzhugf
Wheat, widower, by deed dated Dec.
amber I, 1911, and recorded among
The land records of said City in Deed
Book No. g. at page 450, and be;nc
known as Nos 412 and Ala Duke
Street.
The said land is improved by :
handsome brick apartment house.
Terms of Sale-Cash. Conveyance
,ng at the cost of the purchaser Q:
purchasers.
ROBINSON MONCURE,
l3o-15tc Trustee
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1919-06-25
TAKE FORTY GALLON STILL
Prohibition Officers and Alleged Boot
lcggers Have Pitched Battle
For Fifteen Minutes

The destruction of a forty gallon
still located in the Cape Henry De-
sert by prohibition inspectors, and
the confscation of $50 pints and
aia'hty-four quarts Of whisky, and
The arrest of twelve people, was re-
ported to Prohibition Commissioner
Peters yesterday by operatives work
ing in Norfolk and in that vicinity.
According to the report. a number
CT bcotleggers who were working the
still when the officers approached,
opened fire, and battle lasting fif-
teen minutes, in which large num-
Der CT shots were fired by 10th sides
took place before the whisky MAX
crs were put to fight. The still
destroyed by the officers was of the
forty gallon type and made of cop
per. Meme Of the men who had
been operating the outfit were cap
tured.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1919-06-25
WOULD LET PRIESTS WE'D
Czecho-Slovak Catholics Also In Peti-
ton Ask Use of Their Ian
guages in Liturgy.

Far-reaching and important changes
are sought for the Czecho-Slovak
Catholics by nearly 500 Roman Ca.ho-
l;c priests of congregations in this
new republic and in other places.
These changes are embodied in nor
NAL petition to the Pope. Within g
few days committee of priests
cilasen by those who signed the docu-
ment viii proceed to Rome to plead
their cause. The move is not only of
craat interest to Catholics generally
throughout the world but of vital i'm
rortance in connection with future
Catholic church work among the Siav-
chic people.
The abolition of celibacy among
the priests and the use of the Czecho
;lovak languages instead Of Latin If
the liturgy are among the vital points
urged in the petition. The priests, il
5r:ef, ask for the same rights AMI
privileges as are now enjoyed by the
r~icsts and members of the Ruthen-
an rite CT the Roman Catholic church
. which the Ukrainian congregations
under Archbishop Szeptycki belong.
The petition sets forth that the
sinners are loyal to the Holy See, and
that their move does not signify dis
cord or any desire for separation. i
declares that the changes asked for
will strengthen the church among the
C2echo- Slcvaks, prevent disaffectior
among the people, make possible .
greater extension of Catholicism
among the various Slavonic nations.
such as the Russian, and bring about
closer relationship between them.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1919-06-25
AUCTION SALE.
BY Samuel II. Lunt. Auctioneer

BY Samuel II. Lunt. Auctioneer
Auction Sale-Sale OF a desirable
Modern brick dwelling house with i'm
prcvements, known as No. 800 North
Pitt Street, Alexandria, Virginia.
BY virtue Of and, pursuant to the
terms of deed Of trust dated October
Il. 1913, cxccued by Frank L. Stay
maker and wife. and Alexander
Su.er and wife TO Richard c. L. Mon
cure, as trustee, and Of record in deed
book No. 63 at page 100 Of the lana
records Of Alexandria City, Virginia.
at the request and direction of the.
party thereby securad, default hay
ing been made in the payment Of the
indebtedness secured by the said deed
of trust the undersigned trustee will
offer for sale at public auction, IN
front Of the Royal Street entrance
to me market house, in Alexandria
City, Virginia, on
SATURDAY, JULY 9Th, 1919
at - o'clock NJ. that parcel of ground
with the improvements thereon and
the cppurteuancos thereto belonging
located on the west side of Pitt
Street between Queen and Princess
Streets. Alexandria City. Virginia,
and bounded as follows, to-wit:
Beginning at point on the wcSs
side Of Pitt Street 4S feet more or
less north CT the center of the square
between Queen and Princess Streets,
ard al the center Of the partition wal!
between the brick dwelling house on
| this lot and the one adjoining on the
south. and running thence north or
Pitt Street 16 feet 6 inches, more or
less, 10 ard including the north wall
Of the house on this lot; thence west
parallel to Princess Street so feet to
m alley 10 feet wide; thence south
en- said alley the length of the frs
line: and thence east in direct line
parallel with Princess Street tc the
port Of beginning, with right of
way over said alley, and being the
royrhsrnmost one of three brick dwell.
ling houses erected in a row by
Thomas G. Raw!ett and Lena NJ. Raw
lett. his wife, and being the same Tot
or parcel Of grUlnd which was de-
rived from Thomas c. Raw!ett and
Lena NJ. Rawlett, his wife by deed
dated October 1lth. 1913.
Terms Of Sale-CASH. Conveyance
/ ing at the cost CT the purchaser OF
purchasers.
RICHARD C. L. MONCURE, :
146-13c Trustee
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1919-06-25
PUBLIC SALE
Rv s. II. Lunt. Auctl0neer

In the District Court of the United
States for the Eastern District Of
Virginia.
In the matter of Robt. p. Aitcheson
individually, and as surviving partner
Of Aitcheson & Bro, Bankrupt. No,
III III Bankruptcy.
On Saturday, June 2Sth, 1919, at
y o'clock noon l will offer for sale
at public auction in 'front.' of the
ROYAL Street entrance to the Market
House, il the City Of Alexandria, Nir-
r:ria, to the highest bidder for cash
he following enumerated property II
he above entitled cause, and being
he residue Of the properly yet 20 be
lisposed Of, to-wit:
Approximately II acres of unim-
oroyed land near Robey's Station
Fairfax County, Virginia.
An undivided equitable Interest i!
subdivision of bne-half acre near
Hyat:Svillc, Maryland.
Interest in open accounts hitherto
Drcoilected. -,
Above property belongs to the rs
tate of .AitcheSon & Brother.
ROBINSON MONCURE,
| 141-l3c Trustee IN Bankruptc..F
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1919-06-25
MAY BE IN JULY PAGEANT
Allied Commander-in-C Chief Accepts
TIE Invitation of Georgetown
University

Ferdinand Foch, marshal Of the
armies CT France and commandments
chief of the allied forces, may take
part in the great peace celebration IN
Washington July 4, which will be
staged jointly by the nations of the
world.
Marshal Foch has been invited BY
Georgetown University, Of which his
brother is member Of the faculty,
70 come and accept in person sWorc
the university wishes to present to
him He has expressed a willingness
20 come and had peace been settled
sooner, would have been in Washing
ton or June 2S. 1t now is hoped n"
vii decide TO accompany President
Wilson to America.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1919-06-25
NOTICE TO OUR PATRONS

Owing to the high cost of labor and
tac money we are spending for ef-
f:ciercy in or work we are forced to
change cur prices on two piece suits
from S1.25 to $50 Commencing the
lst Of July.
Sanitary Pressing Co., 6O2 King ST.,
Tcme Tailoring Co., 903 King ST..
Palace Pressing Parlor, 307 King St
151-2t.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1919-06-25
ANNOUNCEMENT

Columbia Bedding Company has
openea a mattress factory and IS
now ready to rcnovate box springs,
mattresses, pillows and etc, at rea-
sonable prices. Work called for and
delivered the same day. Let US call
and give you estimate. See US about
a new mattress. Columbia Bedding
Co., Prince and Commerce Streets.
Phone 74e. 1926
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1919-06-25
WAVES OF SUICIDES

Paris. June 25,-A wave OF SUI
cidcs throughout Germany is looked
fer as result of the Bauer govern
:npcntS unconditional acceptance CT
the peace treaty.
In Lorraine numerous Germans
killed themselves On learning the
news Of Gcr7rany's decision. Lin
trans;geant learns today.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1919-06-25

Schedule Changes New Train Service.
Southern Railroad.
Effective Saturday, June %, Train
No. Z will leave Alexandria at 3:01
p. NJ, Saturdays only, for Harrison
burg ard intermediate points west CT
Manassas. Train No. q leaving Alex
andria at Alp P. NJ, will operate
daily except Saturday and Sunday.
151-3c.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1919-06-25

SPENDING YOUR Money
upon some expensive kero-
sene stove, see first the ineXpen-
sive but very effective kerosene
gas burner to be used in place Of
coal in your cook stove or heaters.
1t saves you a large coal bill. Also
kerosene mantle lamps CT the
highest grade are to be had. Adj
dress or call evening at sol Prince
Street. 151-2p.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1919-06-25

SOUTHERN RAILROAD
eastern Standard Iims.)
South. MOI"
New iort.-N''npHA' ,,.-,
BIT H.E'....:. IN iriSI"b Lilo 81
Wash.n. toh-JahFI!!s
1857 an. ::...: 'i-ccap - o'io p'''~
New i"rN-N." oti'sps
S:iI Ain. tNla ;Nth'n'al -....ia.'o p'...
U:0T an. notwithstanding. s;ls Pr.
WASHINGTON Atlanta
G:3T a.m........ !Ioachcsj .::....l:lo p'i'.
2:2I r.,z....... iN'n EristoD :..... S:oo pm
WashiEctan-Hrnitn-ii
2:JT p.m...... iFia Atlan;al .... 12:0S pr
i'll" pm. Wash ion.iIatr!snnburS ll:o3 AM
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1919-06-25

WANTED-Mcn and ladies as sales
men for house to house work. Adj
dress or call sol Prince Street.
151-4p.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1919-06-25

FOR SALE-191S Maxwell five pas
senger touring car in the best OF
condition. etNra tire, extra wheel
top cover. hood cover, and ire
cover. Apply ~ sos Prince ;:
150-2p.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1919-06-25

NANTED-Carpenters and Laborers
steady work. Apply to Key Bridge.
35th ard Water Streets, n. W.,
Washington, D. c.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1919-06-25

FOR SALE-Reo Six. I passenger.
D;ckeqson's Garage, 1917 South
Pitt street. Ao1-np
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1919-06-25

WANTED-Piano teacher, would like
to rent piano in good condition.
Will guarantee good care and rea-
sonable rent. Gail GIG Mrs.
Barnes, 42S North Fayette St.
150-2p.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1919-06-25

Fcund-Two small Corbin keys. Cal!
at Postal Telegraph Office, ~!
King street.
15i-1p.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1919-06-25

FOR SALE-One Ford truck aES
one ton Buick truck. Dickerscn $
Garage. 113-117 South Pitt ST
150-3p.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1919-06-25

FOR SALE-Fire wood for sale.
Apply at the Naval Torpedo
Plant.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1919-06-25

Experienced Craftsman in position t.
do estimating for remodeling OF
new construction work. Can alsc
take on a limited amount Of sketch
ing and tracing for rush work. Ad-
dress Box SO care Of Gazette Of
flee. 151-1p.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1919-06-25

Gillette Safety Tires, chilled ruo-
Der process. 5000 miles guaranteed
Alex. Auto Supply, 1O4 South WASH
;noton Street 149-1c
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1919-06-25

Fer Sale-Three houses 321-323-323
North Columbus Street. Apply So
North Columbus Street. 15l-1Q
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1919-06-25
ANNOUNCEMENT

Mrs. j. Hayes wishes to announce
that she will sell at greatly reduced
prices all of her spring hats. 151-2p
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1919-06-25
NOTICE TO HOLDERS OF
1a0-5Jp.

Building Estimator Estimates,
sketches and tracings made on re-
modelling work. Small jobs given
special attention Address 80 care
Of Gazattc Office. l51-1p.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1919-06-25
RAILROAD SCHEDULED

.r-ival and Departure OF Passenger Ira:
kIeyerdrip. virginia The following schedi.
figures published ss information and II.
viiarYrtard,