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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1919-01-28
SCHOOL ACTlV IT les
More Than 400 Students Now Attend
ing A. H. S.-Splendid Faculty
Military Training Given-Athletic
Teams Make Good Showing.

There arc more than four hundred
students in the Alexandria High
School at the present time. The schoo
| board wisely elected a faculty who arc
all college people, and who are moi
only capable of doing first class work
but are conscientiously doing every
thing in their power for the rapid
progress of the students. The sub
iects are divided among the teachers
as follows:
Mr.. Trussell teaches history, Mr..
HAYDEN and Miss Dickert mathematics
Miss Ficklin has history, Mr.. Ray and
Miss Reardon latin, Mrs. Benoist has
English, Miss Iden, French, and Col.
'icklin has science.
All the students are doing excellent
work. Their attendance is good, which
s necessary for a successful school.
hey are prompt in reaching the
school and are doing hard work after
they reach the school. The school
,pens at 8 a. m. sharp and closes
promptly at $50. The students dur
ng the day have one study period.
later, probably, a business course will
Je given and large per cent of the
pupils will avail themselves of that
opportunity.
The citizens of Alexandria are
proud of their beautiful school build
ng. Tt is an ornament to any city.
The building was erected in 1915 at
cost of more than $4,000. It is
splenddly kept by Mr.. Humphreys
who sees that the rooms are warm
md comfortable at all times for the
children.
The football team in the fall and
he two basket bali teams have won
auch glory for themselves and for
he school.
The boys basket ball team has not
net defeat single time, and they
ave played soEe Of the strongest
ears il Virginia. Coach Hayden de-
erves much praise for his fine work
nth the team, also, Miss Dickert and
Hiss Reardon have worked the girls
cam into splendid fighting machine.
Military training is ,gi' en- in the
chool. This is great -.elp to the
chool work and should be stressed
more and more. 1t is hoped that in the
,car future credit will be given for
york done in the cadet corps.
The school is open at all times to /
atrons or any other person who de-
Tres to visit the school. 1t is DONG
lost excellent work and will compare
avorably with any school in the
State.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1919-01-28
DYNAMITE BLAST KILLS

AIuskogee. Okla, Jan. 28.-Nine
nersons were killed and is badly in
iured when a wagon containing 4
cuaauity of explosives struck a rut
while being driven through the resi-
dence section Of Big Heart, Okla,
Saturday. 0Ski
clis:s houses were demolished and
scarcely a window in the town left
unbroken. Telephone wires to the
city are down.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1919-01-28
FOOTPADS WHIPPED

W:lmir gtcn, Del, Jan. 2S.--Con-
victed of highway robbery and sent
enced to serve two years and whip
ned with 10 lashes, George Hughes,
Edward Stowcll and Preston vii
liams gct the whipping at the work
houso Saturday. Frank Taylor, a
thief, was also .lashed and will serve
four months. The last two were ne
groes.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1919-01-28
WARRANT FOR KAISER

kalamazoo, Mich, Jan. 2S.-Wil
liam Hohenzollern, former Kaiser. ]
CHARGED with attempted murder ,,
james Van Gierson, Of this city, wh'
got ont warrant for Williams a
rest. The warrant charges he en-
licious!y wounded James Van Giersri
with teadly weapons discharge
either nl himself or y! h, orders.
,a, i,ierson was wounded at Oh:
teau ':nierry.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1919-01-28
KILLED IN LANDSLIDE
Stern Lets Icose Avalanche That
Wrecks Mining Village

Tacoma. Jan. 2S.-Three persons
were killed in landslide at Ladd,
Wash. a small mining town about 30
miles southeast of this city. during
the storm Wednesday night, accord
ing to a mine Official who has been 50
hours making his way here.
Reports received from western
Washington and northern Oregon tell
of continued floods which have caused
many thousands of dollars worth Of
damage.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1919-01-28
HE FINALLY ADVERTISED

There was man in our town.
And he was wondrous wise, ,@I
He swore by all the gods that be-
He would, mot advertise.
AT last one day he advertised
And thereby hangs a tale;
The ad was set in nonpareil
And headed "Sheriff's Sale"
Midway (Ky,) Clipp
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1919-01-28
sERGT. STEINER DECORATED

Sergt. Benjamin S. Steiner, son Of
Mr.. and Mrs. Frank S. Steiner. a
member of the 26th Yankee division,
has had the French cross conferred
on him by that government for brav-
cry while in action according to word
Just received by his parents, Mr.. and
Mrs. Frank E. Steiner.
Since he has been overseas Sergt.
Steiner has been gassed and slightly
wounded. He was member Of the
old Alexandria Light Infantry.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1919-01-28
Committee Appointed by Civic Bureau
of Chamber of Commerce to lnres-
tigate Present System-School
Teachers Salaries.

Teachers Salaries.
The question Of an equitable sys-
ter, of taxation was discussed last
night by the civic bureau of the
Chanbe: of Commerce at a meeting
# that body
= committee composed of James
Bayne, chairman; J. Randall Cation,
H. A. Stewart and r. Stuart Royer,
the last named business manager of
the Chamber of Commerce, was ap-
pointed for the purpose Of investiga-
ting the present system of taxation
on realty and this committee VIII
make its, report within the next
month or two.
TIE question Of salaries paid public
school teachers and school facilities
in tbs city also was discussed.
A. committed will be appointed by
this bureau to consider this matter
end make a report.
OtEcr matters discussed BY this bu-
rear were gas and telephone service.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1919-01-28

The second annual. dance of the In
perial Club will be given at Odd Eel
lows Hall, North Columbus Street
Thursday night, January 80. 23-2t'
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1919-01-28
MASONIC NOTICE

/. Mount Vernon Royal Arch Chapter.
No. a, will hold called convocation
Tuesday, January % at 7.3O p. m.
Work: S. r. and NJ. E.
c. P. HEISHLEY, High Priest
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1919-01-28
CORN SHOW IN FAIRFAX

Second annual ESfllDit VIII De hciu
February 1S at Courthouse-Six
Sets OF Prizes for Successful Com
petitors.
The Fairfax county farm bureau
will hold it's second annual corn show
at the courthouse, February Is. A
new plan will be adopted this year in
the competition. There will be six
sets of prizes or premiums, one for
each district In this way the men
and boys from each district. will only
compete with others from the same
district.
Last year some Of the farmers
living in districts that think they can
not raise fine corn, stated that they
would net compete with corn raised
in Dranesville and Providence dis
tricts.
BY tha new plan they will not be
compelled to do SO.
In addition to the six district prizes
there will be a grand championship
class open to all.
Ali exhibits must be 1918 grown,
and Fairfax county corn.
For information write Harry B.
Derr. county agent, Fairfax, r. f. D.'|
No. 2.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1919-01-28

Don't forget Euchre and entertain
ment Wednesday night, January 2s'
at Lyceum Hall. rza-,-' 80
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1919-01-28
CITY NEWS IN BRIEF

CITY news IN BRIEF
Mr.. Mitchell Watkins, who has peer
i'll with influenza, is able to be ou'
again.
Mrs Ernest Petit died yesterday
at her home at Accotink, FalrfaS
county Death was due to influenza
Liberty Lodge No. 16, Rebekahs,
will meet at 1850 o'clock tonight at
Odd Fellows Hall. I,
Revival meeting continues with
ereas interest at the Free Methodist
Church South Lee street.
Subscriptions are now being re-
ce;ved at the First National Bank for
limited amount of the new stock OF
that institution at $3.50 per share. !,
i number of matters of import
ance will be up for consideration az
the semi-monthly meeting of city
council which will be held tonight.
!!
Seret. Lawrence W. Corbett, this,
city, is now in Cologne, Germany
according to word received from him.
by friends in this city.
Mr.. John Hunter. of Fairfax coun-
ty, is reported seriously i'll with pneu.
n:onia at the residence of his son-in-
law, Mr.. L. NJ. Cragg, 527 North
Columbus street.
Sergt. Ulysses S. Savage of Battery
F, SIND Coast Artillery Corps, who
recently returned from overseas,
during the past week was the guest
of Miss Margaret Hicks, 4O6 Wilkes
street.
The work of repairing the damage
done by the fire to Washington pub
lie school building, which occurred
January 8, has been completed and
the rooms damaged are again occu-
pied.
Mr.. and Mrs. J. f. Finnell have
received word that their son. Corp.
Millard H. Finnell has arrived inl
Plaffendorf, Germany. He is with the
army of occupation guarding the
Rhine.
nalph Smith, four months old,
son of Mr.. and Mrs. James NJ. Smith,
died yesterday at his parents resi-
dence. 235 South Peyton street. The
funeral took place this afternoon.
Rev. Dr.. Z. V. REGISTER, pastor OF
the NJ. E. Church South, officiating
A euchre and; entertainment vii!
be given Wednesday night at
o'clock in the Lyceum Hall under the
AUSPICES Of st: .Rita's Catholic Church.
Mount lea. Many pretty and hand
some prizes vii! be awarded the sue
cessful contestants.
The funeral of Peter Newman. who
died Sunday, took place this after
noon from his late residence, Slol
Princess street, Rev. DIR. w. j. Nor
ton rector of Christ P. E. Church,
officiating. Burial was in Bethel ceme-
terry.
Mr.. Frank Devers, wireless opera
tor of the u. S. S. Shaumut, is on
brief furlough to his home in this
civ. Mr.. Devers has been in the
North Sea for the past ten months
with The American mining squadron,
lavi,r the barrage from the Orkney
l. Az coas+ IF NORWAY
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1919-01-28

Mr.. Frank Devers, wireless opera
TOR Of tie u. S. S. Shaumut, is on
brief furlough to his home in this
civ. Mr.. Devers has been in the
North Sea for the past ten months
with the American mining squadron,
layi,r the barrage from the Orkney
Islands to tho coast of Norway.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1919-01-28

Fer results try a classified adver'
tisemcnt in The Gazette.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1919-01-28

Sergt. Ulysses S. Savage of Battery
F, SIND Coast Artillery Corps, who
recently returned from overseas,
during the past week was the guest
of Miss Margaret Hicks, 406 Wilkes
street.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1919-01-28

The work of repairing the damage
done by the fire to Washington pub,
lie school building, which occurred
January 8, has been completed and
the rooms damaged are again occu-
pied.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1919-01-28

Revival meeting continues With
preas interest at the Free Methodist
Church South Lee street.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1919-01-28

The funeral of Peter Newman. who
died Sunday, took place this after
noon from his late residence, Slo
Princess street, Rev. DR.. W. J. Nor
ton, rector of Christ P. E. Church,
officiating. Burial was in Bethel ceme-
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1919-01-28

Mrs Ernest Petit died yesterday
at her home at Accotink, Fairfax
county Death was due to influenza.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1919-01-28

Subscriptions are now being re-
ce;ved at the First National Bank fol
A limited amount of the new stock OF
that institution at $3.50 per share.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1919-01-28

Mr. and Mrs. J. f. Finnell have
received word that their son, Corp.
Millard H. Finnell has arrived in
Plaffendorf, Germany. He is with the
army of occupation guarding the
Rhine.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1919-01-28

Mr. Mitchell Watkins, who has been
i'll with influenza, is able to be out
again.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1919-01-28

Liberty Lodge No. 16, Rebekahs'
will meet at 7:S0 O'Clock tonight AT
Odd Fellows Hall.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1919-01-28

nalph Smith, four months old
son of Mr.. and Mrs. James NJ. Smith
died yesterday at his parents resi-
dence, 235 South Peyton street. The
funeral took place this afternoon
Rev. Dr.. Z. V. REGISTER, pastor OF
the NJ. E. Church South, officiating
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1919-01-28

Mr.. John Hunter, of Fairfax coun-
ty, is reported seriously ill with pneu.
rconia at the residence of his son-ln-
law, Mr.. L. NJ. Cragg, 527 North
Columbus street.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1919-01-28

A euct.re and entertainment vii!
be given Wednesday night at 8
o'clock in the Lyceum Hall under the
auspices Of st: .Rita's Catholic Church
Mount lea. Many pretty and hand
some prizes vii! be awarded the sue
cessful contestants.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1919-01-28

A number of matters of import
ance will be up for consideration al
the semi-monthly meeting of cit!
council which will be held tonight
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1919-08-28
FRANCE HAS GREAT
WATER POWERS
Chamber of Deputies Discussing the
Cession of These Powers So They
May Be Developed.

PARIS, July "a Correspondence of
The Associated Press Nine million
horsepower is the total capacity of the
natural waterfalls of France, according
to a complete census made by Monsieur
Jules Cele, under secretary of public
works. OF that total 10000 horsepower
was utilized before the war and about
100000 has been put into operation since
1914. The chamber of deputies is now
discussing bill regulating the cession of
water power privileges which, it is hoped,
will facilitate the utilization of the re-
manning seven and three quarters million.
The advantage France may draw from
full exploitation of this rich resource in
power appears clearly when 1t is recalled
that Germany has only 100000 horse
power in hydraulic resources, that coal
costs three times as much as it did be
fore the war, and that the French water
power corresponds to total annual coal
consumption of 7S,000,000 tons, $4,000, 006
tons more than France consumed annual.
ly before the war
France requires 20,000,000 tons of coal
yearly in excess of her own production
| at its maximum. At the present cost
the purchase of such a quantity means
annually, materially aggravating the sit
| uation of French exchange
The programs of utilization of the un
| improved water power comprises the man
ufacture of nitrate fertilizers so much
needed to increase agricultural production
! in France
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1919-08-28
IN BETTER STOCK CAMPAIGN.
Connecticut the First State to Enroll in
Better Sires Move.

WASHINGTON, Aug. 2S.-Connecti-
cut is the first state in the union to en-
roll officially as a supporter of the Bet
ter Sires-Better Stock campaign Of
the United States department of agri-
culture, the state agricultural colleges,
and cooperative agencies. Connecticut
authorities have decided to deputize
their county agents with authority to
examine and approve the animals of
each farmer who desires admittance to
the 100 per cent, purebred sire club.
Delaware and Virginia were the second
and third states, respectively, to enroll.
The Better Sires-Better Stock -
campaign, to begin Oct. /. is arousing
keen interest throughout the country.
The federal authorities in charge of
the campaign will keep accurate records
of the animals by kind, breed, sex and
blood lines of each farmer who enrolls.
The list will be kept by states and
counties so that there will be readily
record of the breeding stock belong
ing to the farmers who have been
granted the official emblem of the bet
ter sires movement.
An emergency county agent at Con-
yers, Ga. was the first to request en-
rolment blanks for distribution among
the farmers of his section.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1919-08-28
SUMMER HOMES.
Continued from Page ~

1t is intended to list in this book
let sites suitable for cottages and bun
galowS, also houses which have been
closed but are habitabe or can be made
so without large expense. Many people
like to take property and develop it
themselves. People who own such prop
erty must not put it in at high price,
as that would kill the whole proposition.
The property must be cheap enough so
that it will be real bargain for the
one who buys.
If colony of summer people can be
started in a community the prices grad
ually will go up and towns which are
losing in population viii get more peo-
pie and an increase in the taxable valu-
alton of the property utilized by the
summer people. Very often these peo-
pie are the kind who take an interest
in town affairs, schools and churches
and are real benefit to the community
The state publicity booklet will con
tain advertisements of all kinds of
property suitable for summer homes, in
Guiding lots, small farms and houses
that might appeal to persons looking
for summer homes. No charge will be
made for the advertisements. and
blanks will be furnished to all interest
cd in order that the property may be
suitably described.
While property of this kind is seat
tered throughout Vermont the counties
of Windham and Bennington are advan-
tageously located on account of their
nearness to populous cities in Massachu-
sets and New York, from which they
| can be reached quickly by automobile.
Possibilities of this kind of develop
ment, where the land is cheap and the
| scenery fine, are limitless
This part of the state is one of the
| most attractive sections of the Green
mountain system. The views are mag
niticent and there is no reason why a
large number of summer homes should
| not be established in these counties, IF
| the people of the various towns are suf-
| ilclently interested to organize and list
| their property as it should be and put
1T in at attractive prices, giving an ae-
curate and truthful description and
keeping out property that ought not to
be listed. the state publicity department
will be glad to cooperate in every way
possible in developing this region. This
seems to be one of the most feasible
methods of developing the hill sections
| of these two counties.
So far as Windham county is con-
cerned it is expected that the Brattle-
boro board of trade will take up the
proposition, and doubtless it will be
assisted by other organizations in vari-
GUS towns, as it is only by organized eff.
fort that the best results can be OBJ
tanned.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1919-08-28
USES AUTO TO REACH PARISH.
Former Vermont Pastor Covers Terri
tory of $4,000 Square Miles.

CANYON, Tex, Aug 27.-Known
through the Southwest as the "Arch-
deacon of the Palms. Rev. William
Garner of the Episcopal church now has
motor car to visit his parishioners,
who are scattered far and wide over his
territory of $4,000 square miles, The
ear was one of the first material accom-
plishments in connection with the ma
ton wide campaign that the Episcopal
church is conducting.
For three years Archdeacon Garner
has been "riding the range by the
best means at his command His ter
ritory has nine churches and he is rector
of them ALL AS some of them are 800
| miles apart it has been manifestly inn
possible for him to hold services in each
except at infreouent intervals, but by
train and coach he has hurried here and
there, holding services on Sundays or
on week days, according to the time OF
| his arrival.
| Archdeacon Garner is an Englishman
| He came to North Texas from Vermont
The nine churches of which he is rector
arc at Canyon, Amerillo, Crosbyton
| Dallhart, Farwell, Labbeck, Mclean
| Plainview and Shamrock. They con-
| tributed $500 of the $4,000 which went
to Archdeacon Garner last year for thu
! support of his wife and five children
4 and the expense of travelling 1900 mile.
| q month.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1919-08-28
TO START SILVER FOX FARM.
Capitalists Want to Establish 65-
Acre Preserve in Chittenden.

RUTLAND, Aug 2S.-Plans are I'M
derway to establish a silver grey fox
breeding farm in Chittenden. The site
is to be near Chittenden dam and those
interested in the proposition include
Frederick BarstOw, son of W. ). Bar
stow, president of the w. S. Barstow
company. who finance the Rutland
Railway, Light and Power company
enterprises. THE company, however, is
in no way connected with the fur pro-
ducing project. An expert who has
looked over the ground considers the
surroundings ideal for breeding the sill
yer grey reynard, which is a phase of
the red fox and likes northern condi-
tions. As live foxes of the type want
ed sell at $1,000 to $500 a pair, and
often for a larger figure, considerable
capital will be required to finance the
business but it is understood that plans
are rapidly maturing to raise the nee
essary money by selling stock.
Mr.. Barstow, jr., and his associates
are endeavoring to secure from the
Rutland Railway, Light and Power
company by purchase tract of about
65 acres of land on the Chittenden road
about mile south of the dam. This
is largely pasture land. If the trans
fer is made, and it is understood that
the directors are inclined to favor the
sale. an expert from Long Island vii
come to Rutland and suggest proper
fencing methods and other steps to
wards starting the farm.
The skin of the silver fox is one OF
the most valuable produced by any
| American fur bearers.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1919-08-28
BUY NOW" DRIVE
HAS BOOSTED PRICES
Attorney General Palmer Says It Is a
Propaganda for Higher Prices
Some Price Reductions.

WASHINGTON, Aug. ga power
full and deliberate price boosting propa-
ganda is at work in the United States,
in the opinion of Attorney General
Palmer. The attorney general stated
this was an appreeiable factor in the
price situation. He admitted the work
ing of this propaganda, its organized
source, it there was one, was not known,
and consequently there was no appar-
ent method of reaching this influence.
The propaganda is worked, in Mr..
Palmer's view, by the constant reitera-
ton throughout almost every trade that
prices are going to be higher. The state
ment of probable higher prices puts up
the present demand, and the increased
demand brings the higher price prophe-
sled. Statesmen throughout the country
are telling the wholesaler and retailer
to buy, that prices are going to advance
The retailer is telling the consumer.
Buy now'' campaigns, he said, Were
an influence in, this direction, and the
consumer was playing the game against
himself, by going into the market and
| increasing the demand.
The government campaign, notwith.
| standing this, was bringing results il
many sections of the country, Mr.
| Palmer stated. He said reports were
| being received showing a tendency tow
| ard lower prices, though many consum
ers had not yet felt the difference. L
applied, he declared, to clothing as wei
as to food.