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The daily morning oasis., 1919-06-26
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All the new magazines for sale
at our news counter.

All the new magazines for sale
at our news counter.
1t must be dreadful to be the
parent of a clever child. Mann
ma (angrily) = Edward how
many times have 1 told you to
stop that noise?
Edward (after pause) -
Seven, mamma.
A new shipment of beveled
mirrors has just been received,
all sizes and shapes for any pur-
pose.
Taxing bachelors may not
boost the matrimonial game, but
it is apt to. encourage emigration.
Fresh Chocolate Shop candy
received weekly.
1t isn't the rent a man pays
that keeps him moving.
Leather pOcketboOks, excellent
quality and reasonably priced.
Mr.. and Mrs. Smith were read.
ing the Sunday papers. "One
wife too manyw she exclaimed,
as she glanced through the head
lines of her section.
81 will read that. / suppose it
is the dOings of some bigamist."
"Not necessarily, my DEAR" re-
piled her husband, without lifting
his eyes from the paper.
We carry a complete line of
safety raZOrs and blades.
BUSINESS IS GOOD"
OWL
Drug Store
w. J. PHILLIPS
The daily morning oasis., 1919-06-26

Cleaning and Pressing
NEW FASHION TAILOR SHOP
Soldiers Clothes made to measure
@O4 1rand Avenue. 6:15-tf
The daily morning oasis., 1919-06-26
LIBERTY WHIST CLUB

The Liberty Whist Club met al
the home of Mrs. Mandie McKenney.
624 Grand Avenue, Tuesday after
noon, June "a, and a very pleasant
afternoon was passed with whist as
the chief diversion. The house was
tastily decorated with fragrant and
beautiful flowers.
The prizes were won by Mrs. H..
C. Freeman and Mrs. N. M. Brown.
They were two crotcheted caps.
After the game was finished
dainty luncheon was served-con-
sisting of three courses. The first
was fruit salad served in scallope
oranges, smothered in whipped cream.
The second was chicken croquettes,
iced tea, and the third was marsh
mallow cream, with creme de
menthe.
Those present were Mrs. Mandie
Mckinney, Mrs. John Fisher, Mrs.
Mary Hawkins, Mrs. N. M. Brown.
Mrs. E. L. Glenn, Mrs. R. ]. Leap
hart, Mrs. H. F. Dubois, Mrs. H. C.
Freeman.
The next meeting of the club will
be at the home of Mrs. H. F. Dubois. |
at Mothers Kitrhen, on Grand Ave-
1ue, on July 1st.
The daily morning oasis., 1919-06-26

FOR SALE-Have been transferred
to another State, and will Sell at
a sacrifice my place in Thompson
Sub Division, consisting of two
level lots, fenced with chicken
wire, house, garden, chickens,
furniture, Ford car, will sell all
together, OF each separate. See
C. j. Hennigan, immigration Ser
vice, or call at 24O Grand Avenue,
for information. 6:25-6t pd
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1919-06-26
FORMER SENATOR DEAD
Thomas Nelson Williams Dies in Bal
timore Hospital After Un-
dergoing Operations.

Thomas Nelson Williams, who for
many years served in the State Sen
ate representing Mecklenburg ano
Charlotte Counties, iies. yesterday III
a Baltimore hospital, whence he hac
gone last Thursday to undergo ar
ope:ation. Mr.. Williams was sixty
eight years old, and resided in Clarks-
Vile, where he was born, throughout
his entire life.
He was an active lawyer, and was
engaged in much important litigatio"
during his lifetime. For number Of
years he served as chairman OF the
Democratic committee in Mecklenbrrg
County.
For several weeks prior to entering
the hospital Senator Williams was
visiting his niece, Mrs. John ". Bates.
of Girter Park, Richmond, Mr.. vii
liams never married.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1919-06-26
REFUSES TO CHARM SNAKES
Ohio Woman Gets Divorce Rather
Than Join Side Show

Cincinnati, June 26.-When Clara
G. Agnes, aged "a, wife of Thomas G..
Agnes, aged "a, refused to become a
snake charmer at her husbands bid
ding so that he could utilize her for
sideshow purposes, Agnes brought
suit for divorce. but Mrs. Agnes
cross petitioned and was granted the
divorce today: by Judge c. W. Hcff-
man. In the Domestic Relations Court
she testified that her husband said
he was going to shave their young
sons head when he was old enough
and by placing wig on him utilize
the child as wild man. She charged
that Agnes had twice sold their house
hold furniture in order to go into ths
show business. Agnes did not prose
cute his petition.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1919-06-26
TAKES UP FLEETS SINKING
Clemenceau, George and Wilson
Closely Examine German
Ships Status.

Paris, June 26.-The. Council. of
Three, composed of Premiers Clemen-
ceau and Lloyd George and President
Wilson, at its meeting yesterday dis
cussed the seuttling of the German
fleet at Scapa Flow. The Council had
before it and examined fully, it is ad-
ded, the facts relative to what took
place with regard to the ships at the
time the armistice was signed.
The following statement, the news
agency says, may be regarded as an
official explanation;
"At the time of the signing OF the
armist:ce, the British Admiralty and
the British Government strongly urg-
ed that the German ships should be
surrendered. The French military
authorities, however, put forward the
view that for the purpose of the ar
mistice the surrender of the German
ships was not absolutely essential.
They were most anxious that he ar
m;stice should be concluded, having
regard for the very serious loss Of
life daily on the western front. In
sisterce upon surrender of the feet
they felt, might delay the signing for
which, despite rumors TO the contrary
Marshal Foch was as desirous as any
one.
"The French, therefore, suggested
that the German ships, be interned il
neutral ports, 4 course which they be-
lieved would not be regarded by the
enemy in the same way as would the
surrender OF the ships. This view was
supported by Admiral Benson (Ameri
can Naval Representative in Paris).
ultimately a compromise was
reached providing for the internment
Of the ships in British port"
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1919-06-26
SEMINOLE, PLAYERS !.
Permanent Players Will Present. Per
formance in Autumn

The members of tie Seminole
Minstrel troupe met last night in
the Opera House and formed a perm,
anent organization to, be known as
the Seminole Minstrel PLAYERS.
1T was decided by the organization
to- give several performances during
the fall and winter, and the first re.
hearsal will be held the second Mon
day in September.
The following officers was elected
President and manager, H. H
Newton; Vice President and Assist
ant Manager, C. w. Sutton; Secre
tary, R...+C. Sullivan; Treasurer, J
VIM. May; Assistant Teasurer, +. A
Warfeld,;; Jr.:; Musical Director, Cor
don Phillips; State Manager; G "
Welker, j.; Property Manager, r
Kerr: Scene Artist, ]. Lucius Dutfey
Electician, VIM. Klevssuber; Inter
locutcrs, L. Monroe and H. N. Gar
ner. a,
After the bpsinless meeting re
freshments was served.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1919-06-26
COMMUNISTS AND
REACT|0NAR|ES
Germany Said to be o
Verge Of Great Civil
War
100 PERSONS KILLEI
Rhinelanders Reported to be Prcpar-
ing For Hostile Demonstrations
When Treaty is Signed.
100 PERSONS KILLEI

London, June 26.-Germany is on
the verge of great civil war be-
tween the communists and the reac.
ticnaries. according tc advices from
many parts of the nation.
Berlin is an armed camp. with
the streets barricaded, government
troops occupying the newspaper Of
fees, and the ministry of marine
converted into fortress.
General Luctiwitz is reported t.
be attempting to form new gov
ernmant with the support of tn
army.
More than 100 persons have bee
killed in riots at Hamburg, accord
in@ to reports via Paris.
The allied armies of occupatio'
have been notified that the Ra!nc
landcrs are preparing for hosti
demonstrations when the peac
treaty i, formally signed.
Volunteer troops which have bee
protecting German cities aganE
communist disorders are reported t.
have decided to turn affairs ovcE t
the. Spartacans.
London, bune 26.-Berlin i; {:
great armed camp with the tersior
between the communists and the re
acticnaries so great that single
shct may bring bloody civil war
said a Central News dispatch froa;
Berlin today
The communist soldiers council
have distributed large quantities {:
arms and ammunition adherents
The governments position is 2 ow
ing more serious, and scme troop
are dcscrting. The ministry of ma
rine has been converted into a fort
rcss. and the surrounding streets arc
baicaIed. Government soldiers have
occupied the newspaper offices.
AS a result Of the railway strike
the most important lines are tie. III
and the stations barricaded.
1t is reported that General L"elt'
witz is attcmDting to form new
government with military support
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1919-06-26
GERMANS ARE.
PR0CRAST T!|NAT|NG
Allies Express Impatience at
Tardy Selection of
Delegates
MAY SIGN ON MONDAY
Arrangements for Ceremony Near
Completion Despite Possibility of
Short Delay.

Paris, June 26-By request of
the "Big Four" Hanisl Won Hahn
hausen, acting German plenipoten-
tiary, sent wireless message to
Berlin late yesterday inquiring when
the. German government proposes to
carry out its pledge of uncondition-
al signature. An immediate answer
is demanded by the powers and
should be in by tomorrow morning.
If this answer is in line with pre-
vious evasions and designed to gain
more time the powers will send an
other ultimatum, but this time the
Germans will be given so many
hours, net days, II which to make an
iron-clad announcement as to when
her new delegates will arrive at
Versailles.
The Bauer government, now at
Berlin, is known to be in dilemma,
for thus far it has found no man
willing to sign the treaty for Ger
many.
The hope of seeng the final act of
the world drama completed Satur-
day is fast waning in French official
circles. Monday seems now the
more likely date.
Earlier in the day President Will
son, chafing under the delay, had
Premier Clemenceau send NJ. Dut-
asia, secretary Of the Peace Confer
ence, to Haniel Won Haimhausen for
information as to when the Germans
would arrive here.
He has no news, however, from
his government. The only dispatch
that had reached him during the
rast twenty-four hours told of the
Bauer governments departure from
Wcimar, to Berlin. From this il
was. inferred that. a day or two
might pass without the Germans
saying a word about their new del
cgation, and the step to hasten ac-
tion was therefore taken.
Upon the advice of Secretary Lam
sin, President Wilson today decided
to use his personal ring to seal his
signature on the treaty instead of
the Official seal of the President OF
the United States.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1919-06-26
ENDORSES :: RETIREMENT
Secretary of War Urges Bill a
;. Tending to Attract Better
Workers

Secretary Of War Newton d. Ba'
ker came out strongly for a retire
ment bill for government employee
Yesterday at the hearing on the
Sterling retirement bill before the
Senate Committee on Civil Service
and Retrenchment.
u have very strong feeling ne
said, "that we should do everything
we can to make the government
service dignifed so it will attract the
hest and most competent class OF
employees. If the public service Is
nut on a digniied basis it Will mean
not only a just compensation during
the period of active work, but an
annuity which will enable the employ
es to live modestly during the rest
of their lives. The good of the ser
vice beth in getting and in retain
ing the best type of employees a'c-
tates that some kind OF retire
ment measure should be passed"
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1919-06-26
"The Arrival of Kitty"
Greeted by Appreciatiye
Audience
TO REPEAT 1T TONIGHT
Amateur Actors Make Hit In Play
At High School Auditorium Last
Night.

The seniors of the Alexandria High
School scored big hit in their class
play entitled "The Arrival of Kitty
which was presented last night in the
auditorium of the High School be-
fore a large and appreciative audi
ence. So successful was the play that
it was decided to repeat the pe-for-
nance tonight at the same place. The
performance will begin promptly at
8 80 o'clock.
The play surpassed all anticipa-
tions. The role of Samuel the negro
porter, being especially amusing.
One of the big hits in the perfor-
nance was the diguise of the here
as "Kitty Berders" notorious act
ress.
There was considerable smerrimen.
when the real "kitty' appeared on
the scene. In, TACT, the play was one
continuous laugh throughout. The
plot complication in the farce kept
the audience. at close attention until
its conclusion.
The cast of characters follows =
William Winkler, Alvin Friedlander;
Aunt: Jane. (his sister,, Alameda
Parks; Jane .(his niece}, Irene Marley
Bobby Baxter, Thomas E. Kelley;
Benjamin More, Herbert O'Meara;
Tirg "a .bellboy), Hugh. Marsh; Sam
Ga colored porter, Everett Pohl;
Kitty Gan actress), Margaret Abram-
son; Suzette (aunt James Maid), Reba
O'Neal.. ..s :, s
As stated above the play will be
repeated tonight at $50 o'clock.
Part of the proceeds going to the
Alexandria Hospital. The public is in
vited to attend and help to make the
performance success for this dcser-
wing cause.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1919-06-26
ROBBERY LIKE MOVIE
Four Men Take Taxi Drivers Money
and Throw Him From Car.

Scranton, Pa, June 26.-Character-
istic of the most thrilling hold up
scenes in motion picture, four young
men early yesterday morning hired
a taxicab owned by the Scranton Tax
icaE Company and, after riding to
lower Duryea, placed guns in the face
of George r. Rosar the driver, and
robbed him of more than $50, his re-
ceipts of the night. One of the quar-
tette then took the wheel of the ma
chine, drove back to this city and,
while running at nigh speed over
the Linden street viaduct, threw
Rosar from the machine. Rosar mad
a narrow escape from being killed.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1919-06-26
LIQUOR BY WAY
Of POPE'S.. CREEK
Mail Carrier Between That
Point and Colonial Beach
Is Arrested
SOME FOR OFFICIALS
Believed Large Percentage of Liquor
Sold in Alexandria Reaches Here
Via The Lower Potomac.

1t has often been suggested that
much of the liquor circulated in Alex
andria reaches this port via Pope's
Creek. 1t is said to be brought there
on trains and transported to Alexan-
dria by motor boats.
Capt. John Bruce, pilot of the
government mail boat which plies
between Popes Creek and Colonial
Beach, was arrested yesterday,
charged with bringing whisky into
Virginia.
Rumor has it that the contra
band liquor was intended for the
tables and ,decantcrs of some Of the
best known and respected families
at the watering place.
Capt. Euce and a colorcd helper
Known as John Pcndleton, it is said,
were taken to Montrcss, the county
seat of Westmoreland County, to
await the action of the grand jury
and Postmaster General Burleson,
who has a vacation cottage near
the beach, is expected to arrive to-
day for personal investigation, mas
much as one of his subordinate en-
ployes and postoffice contract arc
involved.
II was whispered around that
some of the case goods had the
name of a justice of the peace, on
it. Others had the names of Coun-
Gilman and two village grocers.
When the cases of Capt. Bruce and
Pendleton ere called tc the atten tion
of the grand jury interesting devel-
opments are expected.
1t appears that almost everybody
at Colonial Beach that desired liquor
found no difficulty in securing it
and this fact, indirectly, bro.ght
about the investigation which rc;ult-
ed in the arrests.
Another interesting s;delight IS
that of-enses against the excise law
carrying maximum penalty CT 20
years and part of this sentence must
be spent on. the Virginia roads
cracking Stone.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1919-06-26
BIG REAL ESTATE
BOOM IS NOW ON
Unprecedented Activity In.
Realty Shows No Abate-
ment
HUNDREDS HI OF SALES
Many Valuable Pieces of Real Es-
tate in Every Part of City Being
s Transferred--Demand Increasing.

At the present time there is unus.
. ual activity in the real estate mar.
J ket in this city. The demand fol-
residential property according to
real estate brokers has been heavier
than ever before in the history of the
city. In addition many business
pieces of property have 'changet
hands during the past month.
Real estate dealers also say that
in addition to the home buyers hun
dreds of others have purchased
property for speculative purposes
and from now on they say the de.
mand will be even far greater than
it is at the present time.
This week will witness the trans
fer of many more valuable pieces of
property. The demand for property
in this is not confined to any partic-
ular locality, transfers being made
in every section of the city.
One real estate man stated today
that he expects to close the sale of
six houses all in different parts of
the city before the close of the pres
ent week. Another has just compile
ted the sale of two fine residential
pieces of property, and one business
piece of property it is expected will
be transferred this week.
1t is pointed out by real estate
dealers that this is just the begin
ming of the activity and indications
are that prices may advance should
the unprecedented demand for pop
erty continue as it has during the
past month.
The fact that there is not single
idle house in the city that is habit
able is regarded by dealers as a
good omen and that the demand for
houses far exceeds the supply shows
the need of more houses in this city.
Before the late autumn many at
tractive houses contemplated will
be erected. This will somewhat re-
lieve the situation. However, with
the. additional population expected
here many more houses than those
proposed ;at:the present time will be
needed to meet present day demands
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1919-06-26
Y. Y. TO REMAIN WET"
AFTER JULY FIRST

New York, June 26.--New York
will not be wholly dry : on July /,
regardless Of whether President Will
sen acts before next Tuesday to set
aside the wartime prohibition law.
Six hundred liuor dealers, sail to
have the backing of the Lager Beer
Brewers Board of Trade, will con-
,nue to serve all kinds of drinks.
They will act on the advice OF at
torneys. who have pointed out that
there is no provision for enforcenen:
Of the law, and who have registered
the opinion that it is unconstitutional.
They expect TO have test case rush
ed to court.
William II. ,Hirst, counsel for the
New York Society of Restauratcurs
today advised hotelkeepers and res
taurants to continue dispensing drinks
bat to confine their sales to Eight
wines and beers in conformity with
President Wilson's recommendation
to Congress, in order not to appear
to be defyirg the law. He plans to
have test case brought into court
and then obtain the suspension OF the
law by injunction, pending a decl-
sion on its constitutionality.
Liquor dealers continued to ex-
press the hope today that the Presi-
dent will set aside the law before It
becomes effective Tuesday, but a
steady stream Of 'booze" shoppers
was pouring into the stores. At
Broadway and, Forty-second street, q
fifteen-foot sign announced bargains
in whiskey, wines and other liquors
A crowd of eager bidders attended
the auction sale of the private liquol
supply of the late Nat Goodwin, th2
actor. The sale brought $4,000.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1919-06-26
LIONESS At AUCTION
Other Bargains offered by the Gen.
tral Park Zoe Officials

New York, June 26.-Edmec, a
young iione<s, described by the
auctioneer as "a native of the At
rican Jungle" was knocked down for
$40 at "a bargain SALE auction of
wild beasts conducted by city offic-
ials yesterday at the Central Park
Zoo. Edmce's only defect was a
slight limp.
An animal dealer. who bought Ed
NEE, also bid in puma at SO, and
a, red deer at $40. Other Surplus
animals put on the block included q
buffalo bull, which brought Sis;
two cow zebus, which went at $50
and S75; two bull zebus, at $50 and
$40; and three angora kids, which
sold for S22 each.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1919-06-26
FEARS ARE GROUNDLESS
Wholesale Dealers in Sugar Urge
Consumers Not to Buy Beyond
Immediate Needs


Immediate Needs
Fear that the supply of sugar for
he State will soon be exhausted and
:;ilat prices will ascend beyond the
ordinary purchasers ability is gen
orally held groundess by wholesale
groeers.
1t was admitted that the supply on
hand is low, the situation being at
tributcd to the drainage of the can
sing and preserving season, the fact
that he allied countries are drawing
heavily upon America, and last, but
not least, to those persons who, fear
ing the supply will be entirely ex-
hausted. are buying far beyond their
immediate needs.
1t declared by the dealers that
much of the present furry is need
ess. ard that the shortage, not seri-
1us in itself, becomes acute by the
fact that persons are purchasing un-
warranted amounts, pointing out that
during the past few days many tuy-
ers who ordinarily take five or ten
pounds are ordering fifty to 100
pounds. Efforts to stop this practice
are being made, but dealers assert
that every reasonable order will be
filled.
WHOLESALERS base their optimism up
on the fact that the raw sugar sup
ply is declared to be the greater in
history. Refiners have unlimited
quantities of the product to work with
they say, and every concern is work
ing at capacity to fill the demand for
the refined goods. Allied countries are
requiring three times as much sugar
from this country as at any previous
period but wholesalers appear con-
fident yesterday that the supply
would be sufficient to meet al! needs
if proper judgment will be used by
the purchasers.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1919-06-26
CONSTANTINE is BROKE"

Paris, June 26.-Former King Con-
stantine of Greece, who has been
living in Switzerland, is in financial
difficulties, according to advices
from Geneva to Paris newspapers.
Former Emperor William had been
simplifying the former Greek ruler
with funds, but this subsidy has been
cut off.
It is added that Constantine is
endeavoring to become reconciled
with the present Greek Govern
ment.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1919-06-26
WILL SELL LIGHT BEER
Boston Barkeepers Declare Act Does
Not Say What Is intoxicating

Boston, June 26.-Boston saloon
keepers plan to sell 3-4 per cert
beer after July /, Secretary John j..
Calvin, of the Retail Liquor Dealers
Association announced yesterday. His
statement explained the eagerness of
dealers in applying for licenses re-
Gently.
at is the plan of the liquor deal
ers," said Secretary Calvin, "to re-
open for the sale of 2 ga per cent
beer and ale, if stronger beverages
are not permitted and if enforcement
legislation does not cut it off. Our
general position is not to defy the
law, but the law has not yet decided
what strength of liquor is intoxicat-
ing"
A message from st. Louis last
night announces that he injunction
proceedings brought in the United
States District Court here by the ST.
Louis Brewing Association and the
Independent Brewers Company, to re-
strain Federal authorities from IN
terfering with the manufacture OF
beer containing 2.75 per cent alcohol
pending decision by the United States
Supreme Court whether such beer IS
Intoxicating. will not be pressed, at
torneys announced.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1919-06-26
WILL REDUCE COUNCIL
Philadelphia Reduces Council Mem
bcrShip.


1t will be of particular interest to
the citizens of Alexandria, in we"
Of the election that vii! be held oS
July %. to know that under a DIFF
signed by the Governor OF Pennsy!-
vania Yesterday. drastic changes are
to be made in the City Government
of Philadelphia rendering toward tH'
concentration of authority and fixing
the responsibility for City Govern
ment.
In place of two chambers now
composing city councils with a tota!
membership of 145. there will be
but one body composed of q men,
bers.
If the city of Alexandria adopts
the City Manager Plan they will re-
duce their city council composed OF
"a members to five.