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Norwich bulletin., 1919-09-23
MOONLIGHT SCHOOLS.

Kentucky is-recording a success in novel educational experiment. It is moonlight schools. which are bring ing illiteracy in the state to the zero point According to the 1910 census returns, Kentucky ranked fourth of the states in the Union in illiteracy. but this has given way before the moonlight school.
 It was the county school superin- tendent of Rowan county, Cora Wilson Stewart, who started the movement back in 1912. Miss Stewart had prob ably never heard of daylight saving, but she decided there was lots of good moonlight going to waste that could be put to use in educational ways. She announced that the schools Of her county would conduct moonlight sessions" which would be open to all corners. The idea appeaed to the people and there were 1900 grown ups who attended on the open ing night. They were thirsty for knowledge and they kept coming. It was found that night schools were jus a. T.. -.tt.ca in the co ;, " d:s- t. cts as n cities There was {; st:re uf ic.naace in the attendance the o2o- pl, had a n,-f bt rly feeling ara. 1ht 7 f,und they uld have a dtd l-'1 -tul time coming together in their search for knowledge.
 The movement inaugurated by Miss Stewart spread to other states. It has demonstrated it's usefulness and pop uIarity. Secretary Lane is convinced that the federal government can lend great assistance in spreading the movement and teaching the people. He may find it necessary. in certain districts or at certain times. to hang up an artificial moon for the opening session of a school, but once opened, it will remain open. if teachers can be found for the work.
Norwich bulletin., 1919-09-23

happily avoided, and the revelation comes at home when the boy is call ed to account for shortages and minor peculations which have been inspired by the wish to have more money to play the game.
 There is a lesson for parents in the Norwich mans observations.
Norwich bulletin., 1919-09-23

Tie department of justice says the cost If .is:r. Ias been redI-si f., twelve states tr- fails to nane Ih IT.. Probably af-aiu of the strain 'i,c railroad admi~.s trs ton in the r1.s 10 get there
Norwich bulletin., 1919-09-23
MInn.,o,a,a Mineral wealth.

Minnesotas mines produced more iron ore than all the rest of the states put together last year, furnishing more than 6 per cent. of the, total production of the United States.
Norwich bulletin., 1919-09-23

A Minnesota American Legion post has honored itself in taking tho name of negro hero. Billy Ackley, who died in action, saying he was glad to die for the flag that expresses no one. a flag that gives every man . chance"
Norwich bulletin., 1919-09-23

a moment later the little woman was held in his strong, young arms, and the little group of men standing near weren't ashamed that their eyes grew moist.
Norwich bulletin., 1919-09-23

What chance is there of getting jury to try the kaiser if they have to ask the jurors whether they have read the newspapers and formed any pre- vious opinion?
Norwich bulletin., 1919-09-23

Be cheerful, advises the U. S. health service, to ward off the influenza That's pleasant medicine that all can try.
Norwich bulletin., 1919-09-23

Turkey harries the Armenia n. afresh and tries to get the world tt believe she has a humble and consrits heart.
Norwich bulletin., 1919-09-23

Japan denies that she has heard anything from the United States about the date for moving out of Shantung
Norwich bulletin., 1919-09-23

A New York girl kept on running and caught a thief after the pursuing policeman had tripped and fallen. Nc tight skirts there.
Norwich bulletin., 1919-09-23

One of the most efficient wireless systems is the invention of Japanese electricians, who Were among the first to experiment. with radio telearaphy.
Norwich bulletin., 1919-09-23

D'Annunzio is probably taking poetic license in exceeding the time limit which the council set for him to occu- py Plume.
Norwich bulletin., 1919-09-23

Von Tirpitz says there were times during the war when the All -Hightest seemed insane. Just what we have been trying to tell him.
Norwich bulletin., 1919-09-23

The counsel for the striking BostoT policemen gave them sound advice when he told them they had a hope. less case in court.
Norwich bulletin., 1919-09-23

Mir. McAdoo says he will not dodge a presidential nomination. No more would his father-in-law.
Norwich bulletin., 1919-09-23

The man on the corner says: The question of how much the women ought to wear seems to be worrying everybody but the women.
Norwich bulletin., 1919-09-23
I,Isnd Of suIohur and ovosur,,

There is an island in New Zealand nearly three miles in circumference that is almost entirely composed Of sulphur. mixed with gypsum and a few other minerals
Norwich bulletin., 1919-09-23

Mexican bandits make up for theil bad aim by the frequency with whicf they shoot.
Norwich bulletin., 1919-09-23

Lieut.. Commander Read denies that he contemplates a flight across the Pacific. He can wait a while for this new thrill after conquering the Allan tic.
Norwich bulletin., 1919-09-23
EDITORIAL NOTES.

Shortages of about everything but trouble seems to be apparent these days,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1919-10-27
FORCED TO SLEEP on FLOOR
Family Who Refused to Pay Exces.
sive Rental Deprived OF
Furniture

Wilmington, Del. Oct. 27.-At
the instigation Of Philip Herman OF
900 Pine street, Frederick Garden,
his wife and eight children were
dispossesscd Of their furniture by
constables last night and the en-
tire family forced to spend the
night sleeping on the bare boards
in the empty house. One of the
children is i'll and Mrs. Garden will
soon give birth to another. The
family had refused to pay an in
crease in rent after Herman, who
owns the house, had in one year
increased the rental from s13 to
S22 a month.
Garden, who, according to Coun-
Gilman McManus. is a hard and
steady worker, refused to pay the
increased rent on the advice OF q
lawyer. Last night detective
agency dispossessed the family.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1919-10-27
Plans to Push IS Past Capital
and Take Up Strong
Defensive
WHITE ARMY MOVING
Bolsheviki Reinforcements Fail to
Check Fresh Offensive-Denikine's
Rear in Danger.

Reval, Oct. 27.-The fall of Pet
rograd is inevitable, according to re-
liable advices. General Yudenitch in
tends after the capture of the city
not to halt in Petrograd, but to march
forward to the line of Ladoga. at the
River Volkhov. which connects Lake
linen and Lake Ladoga, about T5
miles to the east of Petrograd, where
convenient line of defense against
ar attack from the direction of Mos
cow, protected on either flank by the
two big lakes, is offered. A mobili-
zaton of the population in the rear
Of this line for the defense of 'Petro-
grad is contemplated.
Many have already left here en-
route for Petrograd, but they will not
be permitted to enter the city, it is
stated, because of the disease and
shortage of food prevailing in Pet
rograd. =.
Helsingfors, Oct. 27.-The official
reports of the northwestern army
state that General Yudenitch has sue
cessfully resumed the offensive south
west and southeast of Petrograd, in
spite of the arrival of Bolshevlk re-
Inducements from the north Russian
front The White troops have fought
their way eastward as far as Tosna,
% miles east of Gatchina on the rail-
road to Mosco '. This point had been
reached earlier by cavalry raid.
The White troops were also pushing
their way northward from krasnoye
Selo toward the Gulf of Finland. in
IN cndeavor to reach the coast at a
pcint between Kronstadt and Petro-
grad.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1919-10-27
SPEAKING POSTPONED
Attorney General Palmer Will Speak
Next Thursday Night

The Cameron Club announces that
the address to have been delivered
tonight in the auditorium of the Elks
home by Attorney General A. Mitch
ell Palmer under the auspices of that
club has been postponed until next
Thursday night owing to the fact
that the Attorney General will be un-
able to be here, he having been de-
3;gnated by Secretary of State Lans-
ing to participate in the reception to
be rendered the King and Queen OF
Belgium in Washington tonight.
Tickets for the affair tonight will
hold good for Thursday night. On that
occasion former Representative c. G
Carlin will be presented with a chest
of silver and gold watch by the
citizens of Alexandria as a token OF
;heir esteem and appreciation~of his
services while in Congress as a rep
rcscntative of the Eighth district.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1919-10-27
PROPOSED COUNTRY CLUB
Report Will be Made by Committee
Thursday Night

lnuTSudr. SiSht
The meeting whichs took place
last Friday night at the Chamber
Of Commerce was so we'll attended
in spite of the inclement weather
and the sentiment there expressed
was so unanimously in favor of the
formation of a country club that a
committee on ways and means was
appointed to select a desirable loca-
tion in the vicinity of Alexandria.
This committee has been examin-
ing several possible sites and eX-
poets to haev its report ready for
presentation at the meeting to be
held Thursday night at o'clock in
Chamber of Commerce.
The france committee is also
busy in formulating plans which
they expect to present for considera-
ton at the same time.
1t has come to, the knowledge of
the committee that the circular let
ter sent out last week did not reach
every one who might be interested
in joining such an organization. If
such is the case, it is hoped that
Thursday nights meeting will find
them present and ready to cooper
ate.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1919-10-27
LABOR PARTY IMMINENT
Leaders Work on Political Lines
Washington Hears

Washington, Oct. 27.-The belief is
becoming stronger among political
observers in this city that the pre-
vailing Industrial conflict in yhis coun-
try will result in a concerted effort
% form powerful labor party which
viii ge before the country next year
with It's own ticket and it's own plat
form.
1t is an open secret, of course, that
there are bold labor leaders who are
working fcverishly to this end; who
are seeking TO capitalize the unrest
for political use, and that they are
urging th2ir followers to go into ac-
tive politics as a great third party
as the onlv means of accomplishing
the fixed purpose Of labor TO become
the undisputed master of Amealcar
industry.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1919-10-27
NOTICE TO ADVERTISERS

Owing to the large volume of ad-
vertising carried in Fridays issues
of the Gazette, all advertising copy
COR Friday must be in this office
not later than 6 o'clock Wednesday
evening, each week.
This is to insure place in the
Gazette for each advertiser and
compliance with this request will
be accepted as particular favor
by The management.
On Friday, October "a, the Ga
zette was forced to leave out about
5 columns of advertising. 1t is in
an effort to correct this condition
and give the advertiser the benefit
CT the newspaper that early copy is
requested. 2o6-3t
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1919-10-27
HIBERNIAN RALLY
Rep. O'Conner of Louisiana and
Others Address Gathering


Representative C'Conner of Louisi-
ana last night delivered stirring ad.
dress at a rally of the Ancient Order
of Hibernians held in the Lyceum
Hall.
The speaker told of the history of
the Irish people and their struggle
for independence and he refuted
statements made by United States
Senator recently in which the senator
endeavored to disparage the work ac-
compFished by the Irish race in the
history of the various nations.
The first speaker of the evening
was P. ]. Haltigan Of Washington,
who told of the work accomplished
by the Hibernians P. J. Conlon, Of
Mt Ida also delivered an address on
the merits of the ORDER
The meeting was presided over by
NJ. E. Greene, and William Desmond,
president of the local division, made
short address of welcome.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1919-10-27
About Twenty Suspects in
Durance Vile Pending
Examination.
MENACES TO HEALTH
Keeper of Evil Resorts, Inmates and
Visitors to the Same Are Being
Brought Into the Lmelight.

J Thirty-five or forty men were as
! sembled today at a certain
street corner, vhich brought forth
queries from passersby as to the
meaning. The gathering was in front
of building in which is situated the
office of the health department. It
had become known that operations in
connection with the work of the clinic
recently established IN this city were
being conducted there. And this had
brought the crowd together.
About twenty men and women,
white and colored, were arrested dur
ing the past forty-eight hours. Some
are suspected of conducting evil re-
sorts, others Of being inmates and
the men having BEEN caught within
their doors were, according to law,
arrested as visitors to evil resorts and
subjected to physical examinations.
After the health officers shall have
made their report. the parties will be
arraigned before the Police Court to
answer charges of lasciviousness or
keeping bagnios.
Should any one arrested be regard
ed as menace to the health of the
community, he or she will be commit
ted to a state farm where, like the
leper of old, they will be compelled to
remain until furnished with clean
bills of health.
Under the law each physician is
required under a penalty to furnish
the heaath department with a report
of all cases Of certain nature which
are brought to their attention. The.
name, ocupation and address of each
must he Furnished, in order that the
health department. may keep track of
their movements.
During the latter part of the civil
war (55 years ago) the military au-
thorities took steps towards the eject
ment from this city of certain men
and women. Questionable houses were
at that time scattered in every sec
ton of the city. The .work was. but
partially accomplished, and towards
the; end, of hostihties no Improvement
in moral conditions was apparent.
Our health department, however, is
laborirg under different auspices at
present. 1t is backed by the United
States government and is likely to
carry out it's aims in the good cf the
community in which it is located.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1919-10-27
DUTCH PRESS OBJECTS
Protests Against Prcpcsal to Sur
render the Kaiser

Protests Against prcpcsal to Sur
render the Kaiser
The Hague. Oct. 27.-The entire
Dutch press joins in scathing crit
icism. of an article. advocating t.
surrender of the former Gcrman
Emperor for trial. which appeared
recently IN the weekly journal. NcS
Amsterdam. In the article, the ell
itor, Prof. j. A. Van Hamel, the
Dutch publicist, who was selected by
Sir James Eric 'Drummond, secre-
tary general of the League of Ma
tions, as head Of the legal depart
ment of the secrctariat of the
league, argued that the question Of
the eXtradition of the former En-
peror should not be treated as q
purely legal matter. 1t should in
Stead be regarded, he says, from
the point Of vicw of the new iuris-
prudence. belonging to the new era
and formal judicial obstacles SHOULD
not be permitted to stand in tn.
way of the extradition of Count
Hchcnzollcrn.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1919-10-27
UNIQUE RECORD

In commemoration of twenty
years service as superintendent of
Christ Episcopal Church Sunday
School, Edward S. Leadbeatcr yes
terday was presented with a hand
some Bible. He succeeded his father,
the late Edward S. Leadbeater,. who
served for thirty years in the same
capacity. making a total of fifty
years for father and son..
: An unusual record-and worthy
the fitting testimonial given by
those who serve with him in the
important work of teaching the
young the simple truths of Chris
ianity.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1919-10-27
CORONER.S JURY
Jury Fails to Fix Responsibility For
Death of Geo. Alexander,
COlored

A coroner's jury sugoned by Dr.. t.
M. Jones, Saturday night met at
Wheatley's mortuary chapel and in
vestigated the circumstances attend
ing the death of George Alexander.
coDored, killed Saturday morning
while at work in the pit at the South
ern Railway roundhouse.
The jury gave verdict to the ef-
feet that Alexander came to his death
by being struck by engine No. 1886
and did not fix the responsibility.
The jury was composed of the fol-
lowing: Thomas Chauncey, foreman;
W. H., Sweeney, Capt: Fountain
Beattie, Vance II. Peele. James l..
Foster, Julian +. Poss.
The body was: shipped yesterday to
Robuck. S. Co., for burial.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1919-10-27
LORTON NEWS

Mr.. and Mrs. Charlie English. of
Lorton, entertained at an enjoyable
party in honor of the birthday of
their daughter, Miss Estclla English,
who was the recipient of mary
beautiful presents, among them a
handsome bouquet of Chryssnthe-
NUNS. roses and carnations given
by Mr.. ard Mrs. C.. English, Jr.,
flowers sent from Philadelphia by
Mr.. w. Stevens, who was prevent
ed from attending, and gold
wrist watch by Mr.. and Mrs. Chas.
English, ST..
Those present were Mr.. and Mrs.
C.. English Jr.. Mr.. and Mrs. &.
G English, Mr.. and Mrs. r. Eng
lish, Mr.. l.. English, Miss Edna
O'Connor, Mr.. Ray O'Connor. Mr.
and Mrs H. NJ. Lambert, of Alex
andria, Misses Dora Dawson, Moll:e
Sanborn, Edith Violette. Gladys
Sheppard. Thcima Tyrrell and Ruby
Tyrrcll. Messrs. George Williamson,
c.. Waddcll, w Marshall. +. Whit.
Ellis Dawson, Ray Lembrick. AID
Percy Lembrick and Eddie Cau"h-
lin, from Philadelphia.
The evening was spent in dancing
and music. and Il delicious supper
was served
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1919-10-27
SPECIAL MEETING

A called meeting of Washington
Memorial Lodge of Perfection No. Z
will be held Friday evening, October
31st, 1919 at 7.30 p. m, for the pur-
pose of making final arrangements
for November Reunion. All members
are requested to be present.
w. w. Ballenger, 32nd degree
Venerable Master
f. w. Latham, 33rd degree Hon.
Secretary. Zao-2c'
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1919-10-27

Deeds of transfer fol the follow
ing pieces of property today were
placed on record in the Office of the
clerk of the court: Harry w. Rcse
to Jacob Seigel to the Alexandria
Lumber Company, Inc, lot Of
ground on the east side of Alfred
between Wolfe and Wilkes streets.
The General Realty Corporation to
Chester G. Shaw and wife house
and lot 1l11 Duke street; NJ. 7.
Dwyer to Joseph A. Wallace ard
wife house and lot 52S Gibbon street
and lot 52S Gibbon street.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1919-10-27
A HAPSRURG FOR KING
Crown of Hungary to be Offered to
Archdukc Joseph

Stockholm, Oct. 27.-The Svens-
ka Dagbladet learns from what it
considers an unusually well informed
source that the Archduke Joseph Of
Austria will soon be elected King Of
Hungary. His popularity anf! au-
thority, III newspaper states are
growing steadily with the p"pu!a-
ticn and his consort, Princess Angus
tine of Bavaria, also enjoys great
popularity as the result of her self
sacrificing work for the Red Cross
during the war and the subsequent
period of unrest.
If the Entente objects to the as
sumption of the throne by this Haps-
burg archdtlke, the thousand-year-old
crown of Hungary will be offered
it is stated, to a foreign prince, prob
ably of the English royal family. A
resumption of the throne by former
Emperor Charles is out Of the ques-
tion.
Archduke Joseph, often referred to
as the most popular member of the
Hapsburg family, has long resided in
Hungary, and his authority and in
fluence there were such, even after
the overthrow of the monarchy, that
he was able to form a government OF
which he was the head in August last.
His retirement, however, was demand
ed by the peace conference as con-
dition precedent to any negotiations
for peace.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1919-10-27
ANNUAL MEETING

Notice is hereby given that the
annual meeting of stockholders of
the Washington Safe Deposit Com
pany Incorporated, will be held at
the, Office of the company, No. Ill
South Fairfax street, Alexandria,
Virginia, on Tuesday, November A,
1919, at 12 o'clock noon, for the
purpose Of electing board of direc-
tors fer the ensuing year and for
the transaction Of such other busi-
ness as may properly come before
said meeting
John C. Schroeder, Assistant Secty
250-2wks. 80.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1919-10-27
MAY AVERT THE
MINERS STRIKE
Prospects Today Said to be
of an Optimistic
Nature
STATEMENT BY LEWIS
All Demands Of the Union He Rep
resents Are Subject to Negotia-s
tions," it is Alleged.

Indianapolis. Oct. 27.-Prospects
for averting the coal strike were op-
timistic today following the news
from Bloomington, Ill.,, last night that
john l.. Lewis, acting president OF
the United Mine Workers, lad is
sued statement saying that al! dc
rnands Of his organization were SUI
ject 20 negotiations.
A Suitable reply" to the Presi-
dents statement holding the impand
ing strike to be not only unjustifia-
BILE, but unlawful, probably will be
drawn up at meeting of the interna-
tional executive board of the United
Mine Workers Of America, to be held
here Wednesday. according to a
statement by William Green, secre-
tary-treasurer of the United Mine
Workers.
Green declined to comment en- the
Presidents statement pending such
action as the board may take. further
than to say that it was impossible
now to rcscind the strike order, eff
fective November 1.
II suppose that suitable reply to
the Presidents statement will ,be
drawn up at the meeting Wednes-
day." he said. "The meeting had al
ready been called for that date, but
consideration Of the Presidents
statement will now be the most i'm
portant business before the board"
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1919-10-27
FIRST CHURCH REVIVAL
Services viii be Conducted by Rev.
HI, Stewart, of Washington

Services Will be Conducted by Rev.
HI, Stewart. of Washington
The special meetings at the First
Baptist Church opened auspiciously
last evening. !, A very large crowd
was present. DR.. E. B. Jackson
preached on: ~What think ye of
Christi" He illustrated the sermon
by references to the testimony OF
those who knew Jesus on earth.
There was one conversion. Tonight
at 7:45 o'clock, following a prayer
service. Rev. H. J. Stewart, of
Washington, will preach his first
sermon. Rev. H. J. Stewards SER
mons in the Second Baptist Church
of that city have attracted wide
attention. Everybody. of whatever
name, is invited to come and enjoy
these services.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1919-10-27
ONE MAN CAUSE OF STRIKE
BoIougne Steel Works Refuses to Dis
Charge Non-Union EMPLOYEE.

BOlOugne Steel WORKS REFUSES TO DIS
Charge Non-Union Employee.
Bolougne, Oct. 27.-All iron work
ing industries in Bolougne are shut
down as the result of refusal of one
worhman to join the ironworkers
union. The trouble began with part
ial strike in one Of the least import
ant works, some of the employees
walked out because one workman soli-
cited by his comrades 10 join the union
refused
The secretary of the union demand
cd this mans discharge, which the
manager of the works refused. There
upon a general strike in the iron trade
was declared, involving the shutting
down not only of steel and iron works,
but stoppage of the electric general
ing plant. Theatres and bakeries
were forced to close, the latter unable
to bake bread because The water sup
ply was cut off.
The situation, already serious, men,
aces even gravcr developments. The
trades unions arc threatening a gen
eral strike in all trades unless they
have their way in dismissing the
workman against whom they llave no
other grievance than that he refused
to join the union.