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Arizona republican., 1919-11-30

be suitable to gentle voice and q subdued light. They must be ready. in short, to melt into dreams, and have the quality of a voice that mo- body ever forgets, but which we darn't mention because Sir James Barrie has, we believe, patented the word mother"
Arizona republican., 1919-11-30

was a drenched and muddy object when I got to neighboring tent, where I was given a blanket, in which 1 rolled up and went to sleep.
 There is a funny little lizard that comes into my tent and is quite tame nav; he jumps about like little frog and puffs his throat out. There are ground-dov no bigger than big spar rows, and cuckoos almost as large as crows.
Arizona republican., 1919-11-30

Camp Near Santiago July 15, 1918 Darling Ethel:
 When it rains here-and it's very apt to rain here every day-it comes down just as if ita was torrent of water. The other night I hung up my hammock in my tent and in the middle of the night there was a terrific storm, and my tent and hammock came down with a run. The water was running over the ground in a sheet and the mud was knee deep; so
Arizona republican., 1919-11-30
COPYRIGHT, 1919 By -uAPl lES ScRlBNER'S SONS.

children, whose little notes please me so. This is only a line to tell you all how much father loves you. The Paw nee Indian drew you the picture of the little dog, which runs everywhere round the ship, and now and then howls a little when the band plays.
Arizona republican., 1919-11-30
Fine Names for Guinea Pigs
 LEa n c Mn.AinA

Oyster Bay, Nov. P, 1900.
 Mrs. Roosevelt and I were more touched than I can we'll say at your sending us your book with it's char acteristic insertion and above all with
Arizona republican., 1919-11-30
Isn't He Jolly Looking Father3

takes care of my things and of the two horses. A general was out to in spect us when we were drilling today.
 Off Santiago, 1898 Darling Ethel:
 We are near shore now and averv-
Arizona republican., 1919-11-30

It makes no difference what your wants may be you can have them sup piled by using and reading The Repub- lican Classified Pages.
Arizona republican., 1919-11-30

thing is in hustle, for we may have
 to disembark tonight, and I do not know when I shall have another chance to write to my three blessed
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1919-12-23
WHISKY AT $500 A GALLON

Chicago, Dec. 23.-Germany is to
have whisky at So gallon. That rate
sounds pretty good to those who have
heen paying sixty cents drink and
So tn $40 quart for the forbidden
beverage in these parts.
Joseph Wolf, president of the James
f. Pepper Co., is authority for the
statement that German buyers have
come into the market for American
whiskey.
NEARLY 1000 barrels and 80 cases
of Kentucky whiskey will be shipped
to Hamburg" said Mr.. Wolf. "We
are also shipping 200 barrels to Hol-
land, 200 barrels to Sweden, and 100
barrels ana 1000 cases to Switzerland.
American travellers may find Pepper
whisky in every European capital
within a few months.
"We are getting 81 gallon fer our
oarrel whisky from German buyers,
ard have sold case goods in the same
market at :tE a case of three gallons.
We consider 'tnat good business deal.
We can H. the goods down iE HAM
burg at a.. cost. of 81. so case
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1919-12-23
CHARGE AGAINST AMERICANS
Doughboys Led Girls Astray With
Presents of Silk Stockings,
Says Petit Bleu

Paris, Dec. 23.-"If Paris is an ul!
sra-immoral city it was the visitors
iron: the United States who made it
so, declared the newspaper Petit Blcu
| .oday in replying to charges made by
The Rev. Stanley Fisher, of Evanston
H., who has issued an appeal for
100000 to erect church in this:
city to save American students frcm
impure lives.
st is very nice to say that the
'ambs of Paris debauched the wolves
from America, but perhaps the lambs
are only to be blamed because they
fell too easily continued the news
paper. "Drcssmakers lament tbs
therc are no more workers since tn
Americans turned the heads Of the
siddy little PariSians, who. with ne
thought Of the dark future ahead a
thcm, accepted presents of silk stock
:ngs, fine shoes, and rich dinners.
''lf the Americans are going to ere"
| monument to lost souls. il shoul.i
net be consccrated to the American
Students. but to these foolish young
:r!s. The great fault is in the frank
ness of our morals and the hypocrisy
IF the others
Since our American friends drinl
any water, they are seized with a
great wave of virtue. They be!iev:
.hat the g;ddy little French girls ar,
surcly daughters of the devil"
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1919-12-23
CHRONIC TROUBLE
WITH MEX|CANS
Carranza Must Liberate
Americans Now Being
Held
CHARGES ARE GRAVE
Answer to United States Note Being
Awaited With the Greatest Interest
In Washington.

Representative of the American
consul at Mazatlan having failed to
obtain the release of Harry V.
Leonard and Harry O. Martin,
American sailors imprisoned since
November II, the American embas-
sy at Mexico City today began ne
gotiations with the Carranza gov
crnment to liberate the jackies.
This action follows the notes sent
late yesterday by the State Depart
ment demanding that the Mexican
government stop outrages.
Reports now on file at the State
Department reveal that the sailors
arrested for an assault on Mexican
during street fight have been held
ION various preteXts. No cxplana-
tion has been made as to the nature
of the "'prctcXts. :"
In view of the departments
statement, in the case of the kidrap-
ping Of Frederick Hugo by Villistas,
The note is believed to be direct.
unqualified assertion to Carranza
that he made no effort in this case
to protect American citizens.
His answers to the State Depart
ment have always been, in similar
circumstance, that the Federal
forces are in pursuit Of the bandits,
or about to arrest the murderer. F."
1t is the "ravest possible charge
shat could be made against foreign
government. and Carranza's answer
will be awaited with utmost interest
both at the White House and the
State Department.
The logical deduction of the mes
sage is that the United States may
use other than diplomatic means if
cutrages against Americans continue
within the. bordcr of the southern
republic.
The absolute state Of anarchy and
banditry in certain parts of Mexico
was emphasized by an official state
ment from the State Department
telling Of the attacks on railroad
trains by desperadoes.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1919-12-23
YIELDS UPON ARTICLE Ten
Senator Hitchcock Believes President
Will Accept Reservation on
That Point

| President Wilson is willing to ac
cept reservation on article 10 0.
| Tic League of Nations covenant
which will give to Congress the right
to decide when the United States j:
! under moral obligation to use the
army and navy III defending the ter.
ritory Integrity of another natior
in IN" opinion today of Senator Hitch.
cock. administration leader.
Hitchcock, in making this state
merit. declared, however, that the
President Will not accept the Lodge
reservation on this clause and will
uot accept any compromise whics
sacrifices the spirit of Article \.
Some Democratic Senators have re-
Gently come to the view that this:
article. which President Wilson called
"tI:e Gsart Of the covenant" is noi
vital, 50 long as Article XI and other
provisions to prevent war remain.
Hitchcock said that recent talks
with Republican Senators have con-
vinced him that the differences over
article 10 "are pretty serious"
Hitchcock Will confer with small
groups OF Senators from now until
Congress reconvenes. He is agains;
the Underwood proposal for an off
cial cancellation committee, on the
grouad that the "get together" pro-
cess should be informalf Such a
committee, Hitchcock believes, would
nc useless until comprdmise bass
has been well worked out.
Bernard NJ. Baruch's recent part
compromise negotiations. construed
BY some as evidence that he is Presi
dent Wilson's emissary to the Senate.
5 rather in behalf Of New York in
.erests, Hitchcock thinks.
"The President has made his pos:
.icn SO clear on this point that he
NEEDS 10 emissary," said Hitchcock;
He fas never said he would not ac-
cept compromise, but that he would
nct offer one
Baruch discussed reservations with
mild reservationists, after seeing
President Wilson at the White House
last week. and is reported to have
.old them that Wilson verbally
spanked" the mild reservationists
rs hard as he did the Glitter end
ars." ~
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1919-12-23
Missing From Home In This
City Since Decem-
9 Der s
MYSTERY IS CLEARED
Reported That he is Now Enroute to
Washington-Case Attracted Con-
siderable Attention.

Kenneth NJ. F. Springman, twenty
four years old, who mysteriously dis
appeared from this city the afternoon
of December S is safe and has been
located in Alabama according to re-
ports in this city,.
Mrs. Springman stated today that
she had heard the foregoing report
and expected to have it confirmed
shortly, probably tomorrow.
It is reported that Springman is
enroute to Washington.
The disappearance Of Springman
caused sensation at the time, it
being believed that he had been at
tackled and robbed while on the lone
ly road between this city and Wash
'ington.
The bread truck of which ne was
driver. belonging to the Dorsch Bak-
ing Company, Of Washington. was
found abandoned at Four-mile run,
north of Alexandria, the morning Of
December 8. This resulted in Four
lm;le run being dragged for the body
and ever since then a vigorous search
has been made in an effort to find
some trace of the missing man.
News that the missing man has
been founl alive will be received with
satisfaction by his friends here, as
already stated it was first believed
that he had been a victim of foul play
and after being attacked and robbed
while enroute to Washington his body
probably was thrown into the river.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1919-12-23
PASTOR RESTS NEGRO THIEF
Danrillc Minister Puts Highwa%man
to Flight

Danville, Va. Dec. 23.-The
Rev. E. w. Elliott, minister of
Halifax county. proved more than
match for negro highwayman
whose activities in the Hyco section
have caused alarm. Early in the
week Hamlet wilkins, negro, was
stopped at night by the armed man
and divcstcd Of his money, clothes
and shoes and left in the cold. A
few nights later the minister on his
wav to visit. heard sounds coming
from belt of woods through which
he had to pass. The minister went
on and reached his destination. Be-
fore returning he borrowed the
farmers pistol and started back.
The negro appeared and pointing
his pistol al. the minister ordered
him to stand and give up his money.
Instead of reaching for his purse Mr.,
Elliott drew the pistol and began
shooting. which put the negro to
flirht. Mr.. Elliott shot four times
and on arriving at his home organ
lied posse which secured the sec
ton, but with no results.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1919-12-23
SALOONS on OCEAN
Government Owned Vessels Plan to
Set up Bar tsidc Three
Mile INIT

Shipping Beard officials are cN-
pectinr a test case on the applica
ton Of the prohibition laws to Gov
ernment owned vessels on the high
seas. 1t is expected that the steam
ship Moccasin. due to leave New.
York December 81, will open up a
full fledged bar when the three
mile limit IS passed.
II i: pointed out that this vessel.
which has been allocated to the
Nunscn Line for South America
passenger service, has an excellent
rcfrigerating system and is bound
for a climate where a. brew stronger
than 2.75 per cent might be de-
manded on holidays by some of the
l25 passengers.
Charles F. Patterson. general
counsel for the Shipping Board, re-
Gently gave d personal opinion that
Government owned vessels could sci!
liquor outside the three mile limit
but thr advisabilIlE Of making a
definite ruling was questioned by
Chairman Payne.
The matter has thereby been left
to the ship operators. Deputy Com
missioner Gaylord. Of the Prohibl,
ton Enforcement Bureau. said that
the Government could not interfere
with the sale Of liquor on privately
owned vessels when outside the
mile limit. but that the question OF
Government owned vessels would
have to be passed upon by the Bu
reau's counsel. This wouId he done
he said, if the matter were PLACED
before the bureau.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1919-12-23
NEW RIVAL FOR DAYLIGHT
British inventor Perfects High
Powered Reflector

A light which far surpasses any
existing arrangement of artificial
light and is the closest approxima-
tion to actual daylight ever accom-
plished is understood by the Amerl-
can Chamber of Commerce in Lon
don to have been perfected there.
The apparatus consists Of a high
power electric light bulb, fitted with
a cup shaped Opaque reflector, the
silvered inner side of which reflects
the light against parasol shaped
screen placed above the light. The
screen is lined with small patches
of different colors, arranged ac-
cording to formula worked out
empirically by Mr. Sheringham,
the inventor, and carefully tested
and perfected in the Imperial Col
lege of Science and Technology.
The light thrown down from the
screen is said to show colors almost
as well as in full daylight. Under
the new light delicate yellows were
quite distinct, indigo bues were
blue, cobalts had their full value and
violets lost the reddish shade which
they display in electric light.
The American Chamber says a
great future is expected for this
invention in such uses. as the lighting
of show windows and art galleries,
studio work of all kinds, dye works,
tea and tobacco blending, and many
other industries Color photography
also will probably benefit.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1919-12-23
/ x.THEs CASE OF BERGER.
Court Ruling May Seat His Opponent
In the House of Representatives

COurt huilnS Way Oeat MS Oppoueiit
In the House of Representatives
milwaukee,, Wis, Dec: 23,-Ans:@old
decision of the Wisconsin Supreme
Court which held that votes cast for
a; candidate whom. the voter knew
could not serve were void, may afford
precedent which;will mean the seat
ing of Henry E. Bodenstab, defeated
in the recent special election by Vic
tor L. Berger, Socialist, who had pre-
viously been refused a seat in Con-
gress because of violation of the
espionage act.
The court decision on which the
Good Government League is planning
fight to prevent Berger from being
certified as Congressman from the
fifth Wisconsin district was handed
down in. 1910.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1919-12-23
Exercises at 7.30 Tomorrow
Night at Washington and
Queen Streets
TO SING XMAS CAROLS
Words to Songs Will be Thrown on
Screen-Will he Illuminated Each
Night During Xmas Week.

The community Christmas tree fol
Alexandria was erected today, the
committee on Christmas tree enter
tainment fer Community Service re-
ports, by the Chesapeake and Potomac
Telephone Company. The Alexandria
Lighting Company is to furnish the
light for the tree and the program for
Christmas eve will be as follows:
Tree to be lighted at 1880 p. m, with
the singing Of "rhe Star Spaagaed
Banner" Then will come the singing
Of the following Christmas carols:
"Holy Night, Peaceful Night" 20
Come All Te Faithful "Hark! The
Herald Angels Sing 1T Came Upon
the Midnight Clear" and "Joy 10 the
World" Every one is requested to
familiarize themselves with the songs
so that when the words are thrown
upon the screen we can have one Of
the largest community sings Al exam
dria has ever had. DO not forget
The time nor the place. The tree will
be at the intersection of Washington
and Queen Streets and the program
will start promptly at 7.30 o'clock.
The boys and girls of the city who
have been requested to furnish a
string of pop corn for the tree are
urged to bring their popcorn to the
tree tomorrow morning so that II may
be strung with the rest Of the d2cora-
lions and put up.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1919-12-23
FEARS PROHIBITION
Episcopal Bishop Calls it Grave Dan
ger and Warns Against Possible
Crusade to Wipe out Smoking

Syracuse, n. y, Dec. 23-Declar-
ing that prohibition constitutes Il
grave danger, and warning agains;
participation in tobacco reforms.
Bishop Charles H. Fiske. of the Epis-
copal diocese of central New York.
created sensation when he appeared
before the Syracuse Ministers Asso-
citation today.
1--WE set up moral reforms like pro-
h;bition and aim at our fellow men
making the issues the things W
have to knock down. see Il great
danger in setting up the sins Of eth
crs to aim at. For heavens sake don't
let us ge: the cigarette and tobacco
reform and preach an entirely mega.
tive Christ
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1919-12-23
OUADRUPLET MURDER

Clyde, n. Y. Dee. 23.--Inquiry
started yesterday into the murder of
four babies a girl and three boys,
whose bodies were found in a box or
the. Erie Canal. established the fact
that the victims were quarup!ets.
Physicians who examined the lit
tie bodies, discovered late last night
by boy skaters on the canal, de-
clared the babies were undoubtedly
born of one mother and that all had
been murdered. 1t was impossible
to determine the nationality Of the
babies who were two or three days
old when slain.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1919-12-23
STOCKHOLDERS NOTICE

The annual meeting of the stock
holders of the Alexandria National
Bank will be held in their banking
house i. the city of Alexandria. Va. !.
on January 18th. 1920. at II o'clock
a. NJ. The purpose of the meeting
IS the election OF directors for the
year 1920, and Tor the transaction
of such other business as may
properly come before SAID meeting.
294-3Ot L. H. Dudley, Cashier.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1919-12-23
NO RULING ON 2.75 BEER
Government Ordered to Show Cause
Why Jersey and Rhode Island
Should Not Test Amendment

Washington, Dec. 23.-ihe Su-
premc Court yesterday recessed
until January 5 without handing
down an opinion on the constitu-
tionality Of sections of the ,Eolstead
Prohibition Enforcement act;:affect-
ing the alcoholic content of beer.
The Supreme Court ordered the
government to show cause on Janu-
ary 5 why original proceedings
should not be instituted by the
States of Rhode Island and New
Jersey retail liquor dealers to have
determined the constitutionality !. of
the national prohibition constitu-
tional amendment.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1919-12-23
SCHOOLS CLOSE FOR XMAS

The public and private schools of
this city closed this afternoon for the
Christmas holidays. The scholars viii
not return until January .. Many CT
the teachers in the schools were giver
Christmas gifts by their pupils. A:
most of the schools special Christ
mas exercises were given during the
day. Many Alexandrians attending out
Of town schools and colleges have re-
turned home for the Christmas ho!!-
days.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1919-12-23
FIRST NATIONAL BANK

The annual meeting of the stock
holders Of this bank will be held at
the banking house. Tuesday. Janu-
ary 18th, 1920, between the hours
of eleven o'clock a. m.. and twelve
o'clock noon. for the election of d;-
rectors for the ensuing year. and
She transaction Of such other busi-
ness as may be properly brought
before the meeting.
-, George F.. Warfield. Cashier.
295-30t
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1919-12-23
A. H. s. HOLDS ALUMNI

The High School basket ball quint
was defeated, last night. by the
Alumnae in well contested game.
Until the last thirty seconds of play
the score was Is to is when Dreifus
shot the winning basket.
AIidkiff played well for the High
School. Dreifus Of the .Alumnae
proved to be in his old time form.
The score was Alumnae, 20; \. Il.
S., IS. Referce-Major Blanton.
Time of quarters, ten minutes.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1919-12-23
CIVIC BUREAU MEETS
Commercial Body Discusses Telephone
and Other Matters

Reports. from various committees
we're submitted last night at the reg
ular meeting Of the civic bureau of
he Chamber of Commerce.
Under the head of telephone service
all members were requested to file any
complaints against the service with
the secretary of the Chamber Of Com
merce in order that they may be laid
before the proper committee.
Other matters such as inadequate
facilities at Union station, codifying
The city laws and new traffic laws
we're generally discussed.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1919-12-23
ALEXANDRIA'S NEEDY

There are few needy ones Il
Alexandria. as is shown by the r.
2orts that are ccming in to Commur
v Service of people who arc IN ne2
Or who have sickness in the famll.
These reports should be all in to Cor
nunitv Service Center. Prince ar
ROYAL streets, telephone @9l, not late
.than ~ o'clock on Wednesday. AlcT
.,ndr:ans are going to see that no or
within their midst is going TO lac'
some of the joy Of Christmas time.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1919-12-23
FIRM OF Fl. KIRK AND SONS

Through a Typographical error N
me Gazette yesterday in connection
With the establishment of the finn O.
Y. Kirk and Sons it should have beer
stated that this firm was incorporate
n 1913 with H. Kirk, jr., president
J. II. Kirk. treasurer; II. d. hirl;
secretary.
Upon The death of II. Kirk. j.. !
lure 1918 he was succeeded by Ii
yifc Mrs. Addie r. Kirk as president
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1919-12-23
THE CITIZENS. NATIONAL BANK

The annual meeting of the share
holders of this bank will be held at
the banking house. January. 18th,
1920, between the hours of u noon
and l p. NJ. for the election Of di-
rectors for the ensuing year and for
the transaction. Of such other busi.
ness as may properly be brought
before the meeting.
294-SOt NJ. l.. Dinwiddie, Cashier
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1919-12-23
CARD OF THANKS

The family of the late J. Frank
Cook desire to express their sincere
appreciation fer the sympathy eX-
tended them during the illness and
upon the death of their father and
also for the many beautiful flora!
tokens sent at his death. 30i-1t
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1919-12-23
THE SWIFT DOLLAR

You all have read the story Of
how Swift only takes a small part
Of your dollar.
Your dollar spent at TESTERS.
spells SATISFACTION.
TESTERS
30I-lc. King ami Patfick SIS.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1919-12-23
TURKEYS TURKEYS

Just received 800 pounds Of Tur-
keys fer Christmas. Buy before all
are gone. Price reasonable. Also
rabbits and chickens at F. c. Pull
Inns. Corner Queen and Royal
streets. 304-1c
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1919-12-23
TEDDY BEARS! TEDDY BEARS,

Plush Teddy Bears, Is inches long.
special s1.4s; $1,000 beautiful i'm
ported sleeping dolls. large size, spe-
cial S6.9S. Come and see our greatly
reduced prices on all toys. Do ii now.
TUFTS
3O4-1p Patrick and King st. 49,.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1919-12-23

The mi-monthly meeting Of the
common council is scheduled to be held
tonight. The board of aldermen, how
ever. adjourned for the Christmas holi-
days at the last meeting and it. IS
doubtful if there will be a quorum
preser. at the meeting Of common
council tonight.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1919-12-23
EXECUTORS NOTICE

Having qualified as executor o.!
the estate Of Bernard McCann, dc
ceased. all persons indebted to SAID
estate are requested to make promp'
settlement, and all persons ha"in'
claims against said estate are re.
Juested to present the same, prop
crlv certified to the undersigned fo,
payment.
John =. Normoylc Executor
207-10c
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1919-12-23

Midshipman Paul Barrett, of the
u. S. Naval Academy, Annapolis,
is spending the holidays with his
grandmother, DR.. Kate Waller
Barrett. 40S Duke street.