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Rockingham post-dispatch. [volume] (Rockingham, N.C.) 1917-1965, 1919-10-02
STRIKERS CLAIM ENEMY
REPULSED AT CHICAGO

Chicago.-Efforts of the big steel
mills in the Chicago district to in.
duce a sufficient number Of strikers
to return in order to operate on a
larger scale failed. Although add.
tional police protection was provided
at every large plant and special ap'
peals were issued to the men to
back, the number who returned was
no larger. At some of the mills the
number Of men reporting at work was
smaller.
Rockingham post-dispatch. [volume] (Rockingham, N.C.) 1917-1965, 1919-10-02

Thus, continued Mr.. Wilson, the
whole discussion had settled down
upon article 10 under which the mem
bers agree to preserve one another's
territorial integrity against external
aggression. He declared this cut at
the tap root of war" because nearly
all wars started from aggression
against those unable to defend them
selves.
Rockingham post-dispatch. [volume] (Rockingham, N.C.) 1917-1965, 1919-10-02
ACTION TO REMEDY DEFECTS
IN AMERICAN BALED COTTON

New York-Action to remedy de-
fects of the American cotton bale will
be considered at the world cotton con-
ference to be held in New Orleans
next month, according to an announce,
Rockingham post-dispatch. [volume] (Rockingham, N.C.) 1917-1965, 1919-10-02
sToLL DECLARED THE
NOMINEE FOR CONGRESS-

Columbia, s. C.-The state execu
tive committee declared Philip H
Stoll, attorney of Kingstree, the nom
inee Of the party for Congress from
the sixth congressional district by 8
majority Of rs votes.
After purging the box at Andrews
Georgetown county, of - illegal votes
the protest Of e. ]. Sherwood, Of Hor
ry, Mr.. Stoll's opponent were cast al
the Andrews box was dismissed by thu
committee.
Rockingham post-dispatch. [volume] (Rockingham, N.C.) 1917-1965, 1919-10-02

ment by Frank Nasmith, secretary OF
the British delegation which is on its
way to the convention.
1.-THE American bale is disgrace
when it reaches the other side because
of the way 1t is packed, its lack of uni.
formity and its ragged condition.
said Mr.. Nasmith.
Rockingham post-dispatch. [volume] (Rockingham, N.C.) 1917-1965, 1919-10-02
RAILWAY sHoPMEN PLACED
ON BROTHERHOOD FOOTING

Washington.-Changes in the wage
scale of railroad shopmen under
which they will be paid on the basis
of an eight hour day similar to mem
bers Of the four brotherhoods, are
embodied in the first national agree
ment covering their wages and work
ing conditions.
Rockingham post-dispatch. [volume] (Rockingham, N.C.) 1917-1965, 1919-10-02
BEATTY PAID
MOST UNIQUE COMPLIMENT.

Portsmouth, England Vice-Admir-
al Sir David Beatty was given an
unique compliment when with AZ Of
his admirals he was entertained at
dinner in the town hall here by some
500 lower deck men and presented
with silver cigar box. n.e ts.,
Rockingham post-dispatch. [volume] (Rockingham, N.C.) 1917-1965, 1919-10-02
Domestic

A strike of 100000 shipyard en-
ployees on the Pacific coast is GER
tain unless the navy department and
the shipping board revoke their joint
order prohibiting wage increases at
ter October /, James O'Connell, pres
tdent of the metal trade department
OF the American Federation of Labor,
says. O'Connell further said that an
equal number Of workers on the At
1antic coast will join in the strike I'M
less the order is changed.
At the conference of the Democratic
executive committee held in Atlantic
City, N. J., not the slightest hint Of
q third term for President Wilson was
given.
Dennis Es Metcalf, charged with the
murder of Robin ]. Cooper, and Nora
Lee Jones, negress, charged with be-
ing accessory before the fact, were
held to the Nashville, Tenn, grand
jury without bail before a magistrate
following their arrest on warrants
sworn out by Gabriel Hansen of Mem
phis, Tenn, self-styled psycho-analyti-
cal detective.
Ill from over-exertion on his long
tour for the peace treaty, President
Wilson cancelled the speaking dates
at Wichita and turned back toward
Washington, where he arrived Sunday
morning.
Eleven United States war vessels
are tied up at the New York navy
yard without crews sufficiently large
to man them.
Many naval officers have sent in
their designations, claiming they can
not live on the navy salaries.
Twelve American owned steamships
valued at more than ten million dol
lars, the property of a German sub
sidiary company Of the Standard Oil
company of New Jersey, have been or
dered from German ports to the Firth
of Forth, for ALLEGATION among the al
lied and associated nations recently
at war against Germany.
Cranberries will be cheaper this
year than last year. There will be
637 900 barrels this year against $780,
900 barrels last year.
Fifteen hundred lieutenants Of the
regular army have sent in their res
ignations to- the war department, be-
cause they say they cannot live on
ante-bellum wages.
General Pershing will have around
him in his new headquarters in Wash
ington only fraction of the great
staff whcih comprised the American
grand headquarters at Chaumont dur
ing the war. Twenty-Five officers,
forty-five clerks and thirty-five sol
diers comprise the generals forces.
Rear Admiral Robert e. Coontz has
been appointed chief of naval opera
tons. the highest office in the navy.
September Gath three million Bap-
lists of the South gave themselves to
prayer and fasting in behalf OF the
baptist $75,000,000 campaign. The de-
yotions began at sunrise and continued
far into the night.
Speaking to great crowd in the
! Mormon TEMPO at Salt Lake City,
President Wilson says opponents Of
the league of nations are cutting tn,
heart out Of that instrument. There
in in Article x, he says, no peril, and
chat power Of war still remains with
congress. He asserts that proposed
reservations win destroy plan for the
league Of nations
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1919-01-22

the Rhine districts had been occupied
BIZ the Americans, the latter were
overwhelmed with requests from
former German officers to allow them
to JOIN the American army. Then
they tried the Japanese, English and
French armies. Their impudent re-
quest was turned down of course.
One allied mission got 50 many re-
quests that it printed special forms
Of refusal which were sent out BY
the hundreds.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1919-01-22
HUNS WOULD JOIN L. S. ARMY
Thousands Also Planning to Come TO
America in Quest of Export
Trade

Berlin, Jan. 22.-The mental att
tude of the Germans toward peace
is Just as strange as their attlt'ide
towards the war. There are now nun
dreds of thousands in Berlin alone
planning to go to England and Amer
lea as soon as the boats resume serv-
ice
Nary seek to 80 as commission
agents TO get into direct touch win
firms having raw materials for SAFE
to- Germany.
Another naive class assumes that
everything is forgotten. One Gerr' an
said:
"Send to Paris to get me. q. ram
coat like yours"
The most amazing class IS that Of
the officers. Almost directly after
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1919-01-22
SAMUEL Il. LUNI'. Auctionecr
AUCTION SALE or 4 DESIRABLE
HOUSE AND Lot IN ROSEMONT
ALEXANDRIA, VIRGINIA.

Pursuant to the terms OF deed Of
trust bearing date on August ., 1917,
recorded among the land records Of
the City Of Alexandria, Virginia in
Deed Book Go, page 262, TO the I'M
dersigned Trustee, given to secure the
payment Of negotiable promiss0ry
note, as therein set forth, DEFAULT
having been made in the payment OF
the said note, ana at the request ana
by the direction Of the holder Of thG
said note, the undersigned Trustee
will offer for sale at public auction,
at The Royal Street entrance TO the
Market Building in the City of Alex
andria. Virginia, on SAISKOAl,
FEBRUARY /, 1919, al II. 80 D. NJ,
all that lot Of ground, with the build
;ngs and improvements thereon, sltua-
TED in the City Of Alexandria. Virginia
and being known and described as lot
TWENTY-FIVE, block two, in Section j
of the subdivision of Rosemont in said
CITY, a plat OF which subdivision IS
dulv recorded among the land records
of the County of Alexandria, Virginia.
in Deed Book il9, at pages 366 and
367; this sale. being made subject,
however. as stipulated in the said deed
Of trust, to the lien Of a deed OF trust
fer the sum Of three thousand dollars,
with interest thereon at six per cen
Der annum, bearing date OF the 18th
day Of January 1917, and recorded ii
Deed Book So, page 80, of the Lard
records of Alexandria City, the purr-
chaser to assume the principal sum
and such interest as may have acct
rnuIated up to the date Of the above
TERMS OF SALE: CASH. Con
vevancing and revenue stamps at tht
cost Of the purchaser.
HARRY B. CiToN,
Trustee
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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1919-01-22
AUCTION SALES
SAMUEL H. LUNT, Auctioncer
AUCTION SALE OF \ DESIRABLE
HOUSE AND LOT IN ROSEMONT
ALEXANDRIA, VIRGINIA.

Pursuant to the terms of deed Of
trust bearing date on November 5,
1917, and duly recorded among the
land records OF the City Of Alexan-
dria, Virginia, in Deed Book Sc, PAGE
337, said deed of trust having been
given to the undersigned Trustee 70
secure the payment Of negotiable
promissory note as therein set forth,
default having been made in the pay
ment of said note, and at the request
and by the direction of the holder o.
the same the undersigned Trustee will
offer said property for sale at pub
lie auction, at the Royal Street en-
trance to the Market Building in the
City OF Alexandria, Virginia, on SAT
URDAI. FEBRUARY /, 1919 ut. i
o'clock Noon, all that lot Of gruond,
with the buildings and improvements
thereon, formerly situated in the
County OF Alexandria, Virginia, nut
now by virtue of the extension OF the
corporate limits Of the City OF Alex
andria, Virginia, being situated within
the corporate limits of said City.
known and described as lot seventeen
in block eighteen, in section 3 Of Rose
mont, as said Section appears duly de-
Dictated, plated and recorded among
the land records Of Alexandria COUNT,
Virginia, in Deed Book 1874, at page
594; this sale being made subject, az
stipulated in the afore mentioned deed
of trust, to the lien Of :. deed of trust
dated January Is, 1917, and RECORDED
in Deed Book GO, page 50, of the Alex
ardria City land records, to secure
the payment Of three negotiable pro.
misosry notes for the sum CT on
thousand dollars each, being dated or
January Is, 1917, and payable thrs<
years after date, and further to Sc.
cure certain interest notes represent.
ing the interest to accrue on Saic
principal sum, the purchaser to as
sumo the principal! Indebtedness an
such interest as may DC due Thereon
as of the date Of sale.
+ :TER3lS OF SALE: CASH. Con
vcyansinG and revenue stamps at til
cost Of the purchaser.
GEORGE e. WAKEFIELD.
Trustee
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1919-01-22
VIRGINIA NEWS

The wooden ship Luray was SUCCESS
fully launched yesterday morning ar
the plant of the Hampton Shipbdlld-
ing and Marine Railway Company
at Newport News. The ship is one
of several the company is building
for the Emergency Fleet Corpora
ton. She is 2S4 feet long.
What is believed to have been the
largest rog on record was killed
few days ago near Chatham. The
animal weighed, dressed, 7s2 pounds
A conservative estimate of the 5looG
and otfal of the animal is $50 pounds,
making il 932 pounds in weight. Il
belonged to J. r. Cooke.
The British battlcship Warrior
which became entangled in the DIS
carded submarine net at the flrglnl%
Capes last week, has been towcd TO
Sewelrs Point. and probably will go
to Portsmouth Navy Yard for re
pairs. The net could not be removed
at the capes on account of bad
weather. Part of it was cut away
and the ship towcd into harbor so
workmen might more easily get to 1t.
Petersburg yesterday went over the
top by $1,000 in its subscriptions to
the Armenian and Syrian relief fund
Petersburg's quota was $4,000 OF
the $4,000 allotted to Virginia.
The subscriptions were made at
largely offended meeting yesterda"
morning a. TIE Academy OF Music,
which was addressed by Billy Sun
dav. who. with "Ma" Sunday, mo-
tored over from Richmond to boost
the drive.
Christine Ford, missing for some
time from her Lynchburg home, and
recently thought to have been murd,
cred and her body consigned to ihe
James River near Richmond, reached
Norfolk Monday from New York.
Recently the body Of an unknown
Young woman was founi in nc
James River near Richmond, and enc
Of the theories advanced was fhat
il was the body Of Christine Ford, o.
Lynchhule. Miss ORD. in CUSTODY
Of an officer, left for LJnchburg
Monday night.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1919-01-22
NEWS OF THE DAY.

The House Pensions Committee
yesterday favorably reported the bill
TO give a $4,000 annual pension to
Mrs. Theodore Roosevelt. A Letter
from Secretary Lane, endorsing the
bill with a tribute to Roosevelt, was
Incorporated in the report.
The grand jury yesterday in Min
cola, L. T., refused to indict Mrs.
Marie Augustine LcbaUdy for the
murder Of her husband, Jacques Le-
baudy, self styled Emperor Of the
Sahara. After detailed exanlina-
ticn Of the facts The jury reported
to the court that under the evidence
it could not ind;ct. The court sign
cd an immediate order fer the release
of the woman.
Martial law has been proclaimed
throughout Portugal, according to
reports reaching Madrid. Rumors
were being circulated OF possible in
teventior by Spain. Wars!ips nave
been sent TO Oporto, the stronghold
of. the Monarchists. The conspiracy
to restore the monarchy apparently
was still growing yesterday, despite
assuranccs by the government that
it had heen suppressed The gov
eminent is master of the situation"
said an official statement.
Tie washington Railway and E!ec-
tric Company must answer the de-
mands Tor Official recognition CT the
union and continuation Of the present
wage ~ contract before 6 o'c!oci;
tomorrow night, according to The
terms OF an ultimatum presented
Yesterday morning to President W.
+. Ham, president of the company,
bv a committee Of employees, Nom
bcrs of Division No. $50, of the
Amalgar,ated Association Of Stree
and Electric Railway Employees Of
America.
The contents Of forty warehouses
and barracks in the Coblenz region,
cran1m9j with millions Of dollars
worth Of war materials abandoned
bv the Germans, viii revert to the
United States by default. The sup
plies were not inventoried by lie
enemy and cannot be turned over TO
the allied pool under the 2rmistice
terms. One hundred men Of the sal
wage department yesterday com
rletcd q months work in checking up
these materials.
Foul play is suspected in The death
OF Walter p. Gaisord, young cririi-
nal layer Of Wilmington, \. c.,
who was found il his Office early yes
ter,lav. with the upper portion Of his
body Burned beyond recognition
from the fame from q small gas
stove. !. hat with clothed blood n
side. gave indications CT MS having
been struck with blunt instrument:
was found in The Office. Il was SAID
that It Cd not belong to Gafford.
With 10000 shipyard workers on
strike in Seattle, Wash, and $4,000
in Tacoma. the greatest industrla
battle il the history Of the North
west began yesterday Eight thods
and carpenters in Seattle are thro"f
ont OF work, although they opposef
the strike. While the streets wet'
cougesteA when the strikers walked
ont, no disturbances Of any kind DC
Cured. The srike order was Issue.
nv the Metal Trades Council, follow
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1919-01-22

The House Pensions Committee
yesterday favorably reported the bill
to give $4,000 annual pension to
Mrs. Theodore Roosevelt. A lette"
from Secretary Lane, endorsing the
hill with a tribute to Roosevelt, was
Incorporated in the report.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1919-01-22
WILLIAMS, BELMONT & CO., IN"
CORPORATED.
Notice Of Annual Meeting


The regular annual meeting Of the
stockholders Of Williams, Belmont G.
Co., Incorporated, will be held at the
principal office Of the company No.
12S South Fairfax Street, City Of
Alexandria, Virginia, on January 2Sth,
1919, at u o'clock noon, for the pur-
pose of electing directors for the en-
suing year, and transaction Of such
ether business as may properly cone
before said meeting.
Dated New York City, January 9TH,
1919.
Joseph II. Schocnbcrgcr, Scry.
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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1919-01-22

ing refusal of the employers to &C.
cept he new basic wage scale Of s.
for maciinists, ST for skilled labor
and So for unskilled labor for an
eight-hour day.
President Wilson will probably
leave Brest, France, for the United
States on the steamship George
Washington about February 10. Ills
is the understanding of officers of
the transport which arrived in New
York Yesterday and which will re-
turn within a few days, so "that the
vessel may be at the disposal of the
President by February Is"
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1919-01-22

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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1919-01-22
ADMINISTRATIVE NOTICE

Having qualified as administrators
of the estate Of Charles Mandlcy
Bruin, al persons indebted to the cs-
tate will make prompt payment and
those to whom the estate is indebted
will present claims properly authentic
Gated for payment.
Mary Ellen Bruin,
Administrators, W. W. a. of the es-,
tate Of Charles Mardley Bruin.
1921 Duke street, Alexandra, Va.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1919-01-22
Rheumatism

is completely washed out of the sys-
tom bv rKc celebrated Shivar Mineral
Water. Positively guaranteed by
money-back offer. Tastes fine; costs a
trife Delivered anywhere by our
Alexandria Agents, T. S. Harper, Inc.
Phone them.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1919-01-22
SEgiVa ar Ale
ROOMS WANTED

ROOM WANTED-Yourg structural
engineer, college trained, % years
Ct age, single, wishes room, OF
room and board in private home,
For interview, address ". H. r.,
care Gazette.
= D.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1919-10-10

ings which had been left out over
night were removed from the lines
leaving not a single piece. No clue
is at hand as to the guilty parties.
The Keyport fire engines were call
ed out to assist in fighting the blaze
at Keansburg on Wednesday when
several houses on the beach front
burned. Among the engines going
from the borough was the new Amer
lean LaF'rance engine. which was re-
Gently purchased by the Keyport En-
CINE Company.
Mr.. and Mrs. N. Hodgson Rosevear
have returned from several days spent
at Atlantic City.
Mr.. and Mrs. Lewis James spent
Wednesday at Mauch Chunk, Penn,
enjoying the excursion which went
from this vicinity. Mrs. Frances Har-
ris also enjoyed the day there.
Mr.. and Mrs. George Campbell have
returned after having spent several
days in Atlantic City.
Mr.. and Mrs. Samuel G.. Tilton, of
Passaic, were the guests of the for
mer's brother, William A. Tilton and
family Thursday.
The George Pease house on MAR
street has been much improved by
painting. The fence has also been
removed and the property now pre-
sents a most attractive appearance.
Contributions are being received
for the rummage sale which will be
held in the public library on october
18th and 18th under the direction OF
the Library Association.
Mrs. Anna Morris has returned
from a several weeks visit with her
son, Charles Percival and family.
Miss Vienna Bedle is spending two
weeks as the guest of Mr.. and Mrs,
J. Grover Curtis, of Centerville.
The Quilting Society of Calvary M.
e. church has resumed it's meetings
and meets each Thursday afternoon
in the church parlor.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1919-10-10
KEYPORT

Mrs. Anna Osborn was the guest
of Mr.. and Mrs. Milton Bennett, Of
Long Branch, this week.
A number of petty thefts have beer
committed in the borough this week,
including taking of chickens in sev-
eral instances hen houses having
been entered and many valuable hens
taken. The lobster and fish business
conducted by Thomas V. Cottrell and
Sons at West Keyport was visited this
week and a number of live Holsters re-
moved. In several cases whole wash
Perth Amboy evening news., 1919-10-10
SaImagundi Society Has
Meeting at Woodbridge
On snecinl Corresnondent.

BD Special Correspondent.
WOODBRIDGE, Oct. 10:-The
Salmagundi Society was entertained
Tuesday night by Mr.. and Mrs. Colby
Dill. Mr.. Dill took the chair as pres
ident of the society after a brief bust
ness session. An excellent program
was enjoyed. Two excellent papers
were read and several musical selec-
tons enjoyed.
Mrs. L. ". Buschman wrote a
paper comparing the East and the
West which was read by Mr.. Ram
dolph.
Mrs. w. ". D.. Strong's p was
on vacation days and was entitled
'In Quest of a Waterfall" Mrs.
Strong described in detail a trip
through Maine taken several years
ago in company with an artist and
his family. H 8
Mrs. randolph sang two solos and
Mr.. Randolph sang twice. Mrs. w.
B. Krug played a piano solo. Re-
freshments were served and a social
hour followed.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1919-10-10
AGRICULTURAL
WEEK IN JAN.
Many Exhibits to Attract Atten-
ton of Farmers
Bv me Assooiated Press.

By The Associated Press.
TRENTON, Oct. 10.-There will be
many exhibits to attract the attention
of farmers attending Agricultural
Week" at the State House, Armory.
Normal School Auditorium and other
points in this city in January. A list
of exhibits to be held are embraced
in the following statement issued here
to-day:
Commercial Apple Exhibit.
This will be staged under the di-
rection of the State Horticultural So
ciety n Prof. A. j. Farley of the
State College, New Brunswick, N. j.,
will be in charge. Premiums will be
offered for apples in barrels, boxes
and hampers. Growers from every
section of the State are urged to CO.
operate so that the apple growing in
dustry may be promoted. The Bureau
of Markets has been assured of a
much larger attendance of fruit job
bers, commission merchants and deal
ers as well as of local s~torekeepers.
Growers who have made small ex-
hibits in the past have been well
pleased with the sales made, and 1t is
the hope of the Bureau of Markets
that a sale surprising anything of its
Perth Amboy evening news., 1919-10-10
Scotland Yard.

Scotland Yard, so often mentioned in
connection with London police items,
was a building at the southeastern
corner Of Charing Cross, long famous
as the headquarters of the metropolt.
tan police force. 1t was so called be-
cause 1t was once a palace set apart
from the time of Henry II (1154) as
the residence Of Scottish kings on
visits. New Scotland Yard is on the
Thames embankment.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1919-10-10
Saw IL on the Wav

Billie was soon to have his third
birthday and could hardly wait for
the party his mother promised him.
Every day he inquired about 1t. His
mother told him his little birthday
hadn't come yet and that he must wait
until 1t came. He ran to the windSw
and said: oh, mamma, I see 1t now
coming up the road"
Perth Amboy evening news., 1919-10-10
Production of Jade.

Practically all the jade now mined
comes from Burma, though New Zea-
land is q producer Of some note. China
takes practically the entire output. In
Burma the privilege of mining 1t has
been held by the same Indian or Shan
tribe for many generations.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1919-10-10

kind ever attempted in the State be-
fore will be possible on the asst day
of the exhibit.
State Corn Show.
Prof. Frank App Will have charge
of this as usual and further announce
ments will be made regarding the de-
tails. If corn is King. this exhibit Of
seed corn with its object of demon
strating the most profitable types
surely deserve the attention of every
one interested in New Jersey agricul-
ture. Special emphasis will be placed
on county exhibits as we'll as individ-
ual exhibits.
Potato Show.
The State Potato Association is
planning for it's first real competitive
potato exhibit this a Fred Gard
ner, RobbinsviIle, Mercer county. is
chairman of the committee in charge.
1t has been said that potato growers
do not take rs much pride in the
quality of their product as some far
mers do in corn, apples and other
crops. This exhibit should be a means