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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1919-03-24
JAPAN USING PRESSURE
Advising China Not TO Use Balance
of War Loan.

Peking, March, 24.-Japan Officially
is advising China not to touch the H.
100000 yen unpaid balance of the wa
participation loan. Meantime, negotia-
tions have nearly been completed be
tween the Okura Company and thS
Chinese War Ministry for loan OF
1OO,0O0,OOO yen, the security TO-
which is to be the Feng Huang Shan
iron mines and considerable of tha
surrounding territory.
The plan is to organize a Chino
japanese company which will give
the Okura Company first call on all
it's products. The company offers az
immediate advance of 30,0O0,0OO yen.
The War Minister is being urged to
accept this deposit. The proposed
transaction is being freely criticised
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1919-03-24
DOG COMMITS SUICIDE
Reproved by Mistress. Brooklyn Pet
Barks Farewell and Leaps Six
Stories TO Death.

New York. March 24.-"Spot' 4
brindle bulldog owned by Mrs. Bella
Schacter. East Twenty ninth Street.
could stand all the petDing thousand
children of the East Side could be-
stow upon hnl-but he could not
stand reproof from his mistress. That
is why he committed suicide Satnr-
day. Mrs. Scha:tcr scoldcd him.
"Spo." glanced reproachfuliy at her.
then. seeing no rclenting, walked Dig
nifiedly 20 the roof. spot walked to
the reefs edge. turned. barked as # IN
farewell, and leaped six stories to
his death
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1919-03-24
POTOMAC SHAD IN MARKET
Price Ranges From 30 Gents to S1.23
at Fredericksburg.

Fredericksburg, Va, March "a
The first shad of the season caught
in the creeks of the Potomac and
the Rappahannock river here were
in the market in this city last week.
Rock, perch and herring caught IN
the Potomac are being sent there by
Bob Jennings from PaSsapatanZy
Shore. The rock are unusually fine.
The catch is large and they range
from pan size to 20 and 30 pounds
each. Nearly all are being shipped
to Philadelphia. where they bring
from 80 to 30 cents pound.
But few herring are coming III
from the Potomac. but at Falmouth
shores, just above Fredericksburg, the
run Of herring in the Rappahannocli
continues good About 5000 were
caught Friday. Some few shad ard
quite number Of hickory Shad. NAL
lets. perch ard carp are also taken.
The prices at the shore are 81 Il
hundred for herring. Wholesale; 90
cents dozen retail! Shad are bring
ing 30 to - cents for bucks and 81
to sl.25 each for roc. Herring are
selling from the wagons in this city
al 60 cents u dozen.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1919-03-24
BLOCKADE LIFTED
Vienna Government Decides TO Seize
ROYAL Properties.

Basic. March 24.--The Austrian
Foreign Office has been Informed by
the Italian .Armistica Commission
that the associated powers have de-
cided unanimously to suppress the
blockade of Austria and Hungary,
says a semi-offfeial dispatch received
here from Vienna.
Advices received here from Vienna
are to the effect that the Council OF
Ministers has decided to seize PROV
sionally for the purposes of state ad-
ministration the real and personal
property of the reigning familics IN
Austria and also Of the archdukeS
living abroad The incomes from the
real estate received will be paid the
owners
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1919-03-24
ANNIVERSARY SERVICES
At FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH.

The third anniversary Of the pas
torate Of Rev. Dr. Z. s. Jackson,
was celebrated yesterday at the First
Baptist Chlrch. There were capac-
ity congregations morning and even
ing. The music given by the choir
was appropriate. All departments
of the church work have taken
strides forward. Contributions 10
missions and bcncvoience have in
creased greatly. 1t will be necessary
to have the Sunday School divided
and have simultaneous opening ser
vices in the basement and in the
auditorium.
During the present pastorate the
handsome pars mage. opposite Christ
Church, has been purchased AID a
teacher training class has been or
ganiZed! For the past ten weeks the
pastor has been delivering series
of Sunday evening sermons on: The
Place of Angels in Human Life" to
audiences that fill the main aCd;tor-
ium. This series vii b" completed
in about two more weeks.
The pastor and members note with
pleasure the large number of stran-
gers in the congregations and wish
to get in touch with them. 1t IS
earnestly desired by the church, that
members of Baptist churches at other
places. shall unite with the First
Church, during their stay in the city.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1919-03-24
REMOVES MACK AY
Postal Telegraph President and AS
sOciates Dismissed From Govern
ment Employ


Washington, March 24.-Clarence
H. Mackay, president Of the Postal
Telegraph Gable Company, was re-
moved Saturday by Postmaster-Gen-
eral Bunleson.
Besides Mr.. Mackay, orders were
issued removing W. w. Cook. general
counsel; William S. Deegan, Secrc-
tary of the board of trustees or di-
rectors, and the owners of the Mackay
companies operating the Postal sys-
TENS from all dutie appertaining to
the control and operation Of service
under government control.
A. F. Adams president of the Kan
sas City Home Telephone Company
and member of the general tele-
graph and telephone operating board,
was appointed '.y the Postmaster
General to supersede the Postal Off
cials in the management of the sys-
TENS from all duties appertaining to
today to Mr.. Deegan, and immediate
ly took over control.
MIR. Mackay was not in the office at
the time.
An announcement by the Post-Of-
flee Department says that the order
removing Messrs. Mackay, Cook and
Deegan from the operation of the
Postal companies land lines under
government control was "n1ade neces-
sary by the fact that since the Post
Office Department refused to grant
the company the compensation asked
for by them, these officials have re-
fused or faEled to follow out the in
structionS of the department in the
management of the properties, and
failed to put into operation promptly
the wage schedule and the eigfrt-hour
day, and in various ways endeavored
to embarrass and discredit the gov
errment operation of the wires.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1919-03-24
GRAND-ALICE JOYCE

Betty Blythe, who has leading
role in "The Business of Life" the
Vitagraph Blue Ribbon Feature,
which will be the attraction at the
Grand Theatre tomorrow, was born
in the valley of San Gabriel, II
Southern California, and her first ap-
pearance on the stage was three
years ago, whan she won high praise
for her beauty and emotional talent
in "Everywoman" and "Tempta-
tion.7
Alice Joyce has the stellar role il,
"The Business of Life adapted from
the widely read novel of that name
by Robert w. Chambers, and in the
supporting cast are Walter McGrail
Percy Standing, Mrs. Nellie Spauld-
ing, Templex SAKE, and Herbert
Pat.ee.
Also comedy,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1919-03-24
WHITE MAN IS STRUCK
WITH 4 BRICK

About 6:15 this morning Officers
Snellings and German found wnlte
man bleeding and unconscious IN
what is known as "Chicken Alley.
in the 400 block on North Pitt
street. He had evidently been struck
with brick. He was removed to the
Alexandria Hospital where 1t IS
thought his condition is serious. He
is supposed to be ]. NJ. Mcleod, OF
Midland, Ontario. from effects found
in his pockets. The police were IN
able to identify his assailantS. who
are believed to be man and a wo-
man. People residing nearby say
they heard scufle during the night,
and man and woman were dlsput-
inc with the stranger.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1919-03-24
MONROE DOCTRINE SAFE
Final Draft of League of Nations
Covenant viii Conform to Ameri-
can Principles by Preserving Sover-
cicn of Individual Nations

Paris March 24-The final draft of
the league of nations covenant will
conform with the American Monroe
Doctrine and will meet objections OF
Republican Senators by preserving
the sovereignty of individual nations.
The subcommittee, which is draw
ing up the language of the amend
ments 10 the covenant, has been IN
structed TO 50 phrase the document
as to provide guarantees that ali ma
tions will be able 10 make lnterna-
tiona! relations compatible with their
national constitutions.
While the covenant will not specifi-
caly mention the Monroe Doctrine,
the principle of the American plan
will be closely adhered to information
of the league treaty.
The Peare Conference has offered
seat in the league of nations COM
mission TO Belgium and Switzerland.
The Peace Conference will recon-
venc at $50 Monday when the
league will again receive considera-
ton. The conference will also con-
slider the Japanese amendment re-
ga,hing racial privileges and the
French proposal regarding a general
staff.
President Wilson was today work
ing on a plan which he hopes will
adjust the differences Of the nations
at the conference. especially that
regarding Italian claims to Fiume.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1919-03-24
,ORED MAN SHOT
DURING DISPUTE

,nsiderable excitement was caused
Gibbon street, between Pitt ant
|Asaph, yesterday afternoon by /:
Iting affray which occurred in 9
ming house on that square. Will
McKfnsley, colored, while en-
ed in spirited colloquy with {
.nge negro, was shot in the shoul
by his Antagonist. The wielde1
the pistol escaped before the po
reached the scene. Mckinslel
taken to the Alexandria Hos
i for treatment.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1919-03-24
GENEROUS RESPONSE
siderable Clothing Received b
|Red Cross Drive to Continue
All Week.

considerable quantity Of discard
|clothing today was received at the
(deuarters of the local Red Gross.
Prince street. by the committee
charge.
Members of the committee are high
|gratifed with the generous re-
|lrse on the part Of citizens for the
1t day of the drive and there is
Try indication that should the citi-
bs throughout the remainder of the
|ek make as ready a response in
kding garments as they did today
exandria will far exceed her anot-
: mt which is 5000 pounds.
Every person having discarded gar,
hit should send them at once TO ths
| d. Cross and help rslieve the dis
ess of the warsuferers Of Europe
ere is no more worthy cause thar
Is one, and spare garments of an,
kd could not be put to better use.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1919-03-24
INGOMAR-PEARL WHITE

The Power and the Glory" the
new world picture in which June hi-
yidrc will be seen at the lngomar
Theatre tonight, was filmed from the
best selling novel of the same name
hv Grace AIacGowan Cooke. The
nicturc tells dramatic intense and
exceedingly interesting story of the
Southern mountains and Southern
mill town.
Pearl White in chapter 10 of "The
LIGHTNING Raider" with the above
will make bill you should not miss.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1919-03-24
|BOISHIEI;V 4 fKI5 MENACE
German Socialist Communist Cabinet
Call Upon Organization Throughout
The World to Rise Up Against The
Imperialism of the Allies.

Berlin, March 24,-The Socialist
Communist cabinet has issued the fol
lowing proclamation:
"We call on the Bolsheviki of the
world to rise against the imperialism
of the entente allies
A general mobilization of military
forces has been ordered.
Berlin, March 24.-The new Hun
garian soviet republic has formed an
alliance with the Russian Bolsheviki
and declared war on, the entente,
Budapest dispatches announce.
Bolshevik forces were reported to
be moving into Hungary to aid the
new government against French and
allied troops which are scattered
throughout the other country.
Paris, March 24.-The allied coun-
ell of ten will examine the situation
in Hungary, said the Echo de Paris
today. '"'
The council will also inquire into
Germany's opposition to allwing Cen
eral Haller's two divisions of Polish
troops to land at Danzig.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1919-03-24
DEDICATE K OF c HUT
Mondell, Republican Floor Leader,
Warns Yanks of Reds at Exercises
at Humphreys-Lauds Fighting
Men-P. J. Haltigan Presides.

Representative Frank W. Mondell
Of Wyoming, floor leader of the ma
jcrity in the House of Representa-
tives in the coming Congress, who de-
ivered the principal address at the
formal dedication of the new knights
of Columbus main building at Camp
Humphreys yesterday afternoon, be-
fore 1000 soldiers and others. refer
ed to bolShevism as doctrine evolv-
ed out of disordered conditions in
Europe, which would find some iodg-
ment here if this country is not care
full.
Il have every confidence" declared
Representative Mondell that you sol
diers will not be misled by any such
doctrines. If things ere not as you
would like to have them, you and
your comrades will be the dominating
influence in the country. and the
America of the future will be very
largely what you make it.
while this country may have
fallen down on its program for build
ing guns and airplanes, it certainly
has no apologies to offer for the
splendid record you have made in
camp and field, at home and abroad.
"Never in the history of the world
has people stood behind its soldiers
more magnificently and supported
goods and influence. ! congratulate
them more patriotically with their
ytu on the very great interest the
people CT the country have taken in
the welfare of you soldiers--the
Knights of Columbus. the Y. VI. c. A.,
other welfare organizations and the
self-sacriil:ing women of the country.
"Most of our great army is soon to
be mustered out of service and the
duties of citizenship will develop upon
you. There is great need that you
take a sensible view of things, in
view of the extraordinary doctrines
that are now being preached. I am
sure you young men will perform the
duties fctzens as well as you have
those of soldiers"
P. J. Haltigan. of Washington,
grand knight of Carroll Council. X.
Of c., acted as master of ceremonies,
and delivered the opening address.
District Deputy Maurice McTuliffe
presented the building to Col. kee. of
the United States engineercorps. rep
resen.ing Gen. Morrow. camp COM
mander. Father Bohan. Of the Do
mnican Order. of Washington, also
spoke.
Musi, was furnished by Miss Dora
Vamey's Orchestra, of Alexandria
county. At the close of the exercises
refreshments were served by the Wo-
mems War Camp Community Ser
vice Club of. st. Mary's Churcn TINS
city. e
The dedication of the main build
ing completes a chain Gf eight struc-
lures erected by the Knights Of Col
umbus in this camp and vicinity. The
new building. of the bungalow type,
is one of the largest CT its nature IN ,
any army camp. 1t contains library
for the soldiers, woman's waiting
room and a large writing room. There
is broad veranda running the en-
tire length of the building.
Many members of the order from
This CITY and their friends attended.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1919-03-24
The murdered body found near Stop

The murdered body found near Stop
Is on the Petersburg car line on
Monday was identified Saturday as
that of Pietro Virdis. munition
worker. who lived in Baltimore.
Four men are being held in Chester
field county on suspicion, but late de-
valonments in the case lead to the
belief that they know nothing of the
matter. No motive for the crime.
has vet been established.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1919-03-24
Richmond-William S. Hart.

As thrill after thrill is reflected
upon the silver sheet at the Rich
mond Theatre tonight where "The
Poppy's GirPs Husband" a new Art
craft picture with William S. Hart
as star, is being shown this week,
spectators are daily impressed by the
versatility and artistry of the famous
actor. In this offering Mr.. Hart rises
to new heights, carrying the audience
with hinl-taking the spectators out
of themselves and transporting them
TO the very scenes depicted so graph
'ically in the story.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1919-03-24
CRANKLESS AUTOMOBILES

We have the only up to the minute
Storage Battery Service Station IN
the city. Our EXide Batteries arc
the best that can be made. Mn. Losh,
in our battery department, is an cx-
pert, and viii be glad to serve you
TESTERS King and Patrick Streets.
71-2t.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1919-03-24
MASONIC NOTICE

There will be a cal communication
of Andrew Jackson. Lodge No. l2os a,
T. and A. NJ. at The Masonic TEN pie,
Wednesday evening. March .2ethti at
r so: All Master Masons are rerfnyited.
Bv order of the Worshipful Master.
71-3t J.E. Alexander, Secy.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1919-03-24
DIED

HAAINlILL-On Saturday, March p,
in Lynchburg. Va, LUTHER B. the
eleven year old son Of Mr.. and Mrs.
NJ. K. HAMMILL. Funeral from his
parents residence S36 South Pat
rick Street, Tuesday afternoon al
800 p. m. t1-lt
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1919-03-24
WIFE SAVES HUSBAND
Kills Negro as He is About to Fatally
Injure Deputy Sheriff

Dayton, KY, March 24.-Mrs.
Thomas Milton shot and killed Tony
Roberts, a negro here Saturday after
the latter had disarmed Milton, a dep
uty sheriff, and apparently was about
to kill him. Roberts had been arrest
ed on charge of Illicit distilling and
suddenly attacked the deputy and
took his pistol. Mrs. Milton obtained
a weapon and came to her husbands
rescue.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1919-03-24
TIRE VULCANIZlNG

We have been fortunate TO secure
a high cla-s man in our vulcaniZlng
denarcment and are now ready tor
business. We again solicit your pat
E0hage
Remschell Auto Sales Co.
II -2t 1T North Fairfax Street
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1919-03-24

IOsT-One Hundred Dollar Bond No.
45 issued by Alexandria Lodge No.
75s, Benevolent and Protective Or
der of Elks, property of foregoing
lodge. This is to notify all per-
sons that they should not purchase
this bond. Finder please return to
H ". Wildt, trustee, log North
Royal street.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1919-03-24
BIG PUBLIC SALE
At Bristow. Va. Near Milford Mill
Virginia.
FRIDAY, MARCH %, 1919

10 o'clock A. NJ.
About 80 head of grade Holstem
da;rv cattle and heifers; pure bred
hnll mo. 1913, ,240); ? horses weighing
about 1900 lbs; One colt, IS months
old. one Ford runaoout; one 6-cyl.
Chalmers, 5 passenger touring car and
all farming and dairying implements.
Ta,,ns-All sums of so and under
cash; over that amount 9 months time
7o-3t J. W. BIRKETT,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1919-03-24
MASONIC NOTICE

There will be called communica-
tion of Alexandria Washington Lodge
No. 90, A. F. & A. NJ, held in its
temple on Tuesday, March 25th, at
7:3 for work. Members of Andrew
Jackson Lodge and all Master Ma
sons are invited.
C. PAGE WALLER, JRy
Secretary
co AZ
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1919-03-24
NOTICE
To My Good Patrons

Having purchased the property 7O5-
TOT King, beg to advise | will close
shop at Git King and take care OF
my customers at my modern shop, 7O3
TOT King. after April 1,al919. r.
& Thanking you for your past patron
age. ! am. most respectfully yours.
c. w. VALENTINE.
IN e. >
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1919-03-24
|ITY NEWS mi BRIEF

Mr.. William E. Swan accompanies
Master Stanleigh Swan, has goEs
New York City on business. !.
La meeting of the Reliance Fare
mpany win be held at 7.3O O'Clock
hight.
The circuit court for Alexandria
1nty, Judge S. G. Brent prcsidingI
ivened today. j
Alexandria Lodge No. 1853, Benei
ent and Protective Order of Llkis
b hold social session tonight fol!
|ing a class Initiation.
there will be called meeting of
Columbia Steam Fire Engine
apany tonight at 7:3o O'Clock. ALI
,lfbers are requested to attend.
meeting of the civic bureau Of
Chamber of Commerce will bel
at 8 O'Clock tonight when a num-
of matters Of Importance will be!
Eidered.
hrs. Frank Belts has received
d that her husband, Corporal
nix Belts has arrived from over
], and is now stationed at Camp
S, Long Island.
slight fire occurred shortly after
lo.k this morning at the residence
Mr.. Wade, Braddoek. The blaze
caused by sparks from the Chin |
which set fire to the roof.
rs. Landon Jackson, of Black
/, Va, who has been visiting her
r, Mrs. S. A. Wood, left today
Culpeper, accompanied by Mrs
id and her daughter, for visi;
heir sister, Mrs. G. Gordon Har.
vitations have been sent out TO,
Parent Teachers meeting $3.50 |
lex tomorrow afternoon at Lee
ol. ALL patrons and friends OF
school are cordially invited to b.
emf. An interesting program BY |
pupils has been arranged.
Albert Bledsoe Dinwiddie, dean
TuIane University, New Orleans
mer resident of this city, spen'
weekend as the guest of Mr.. ant
M. L. Dinwiddie at their homt
orth ALFRED cSreet and left las
fer New York on business. Thi
DR.. Dinwiddie's first visit to Ale:
6a during the past twenty years.
bursted water main on King
t between Washington and &C
|rs streets, yesterday fioode'
street. A force of workmer
5leted the task of repairing the
aged main early this morning at.
having worked al night.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1919-03-24
BEST RESULTS

$780, are assmred when you send rs
l.sS zzthat difficult or rush order OF
'a !aaprintiu@: We II make good.
PRINTING HARRY 9W. WADE
PUBLISHING o.,
ENGRAVING "l' hihS 81 '''''' ~
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1919-03-24
DIR. II. c. SMITH KILLED
Curator of University of Alabama
Museum Struck by Louisville and
Nashville Train.

Tuscaloosa, Ala, March 24.-Dr
Herbert C. Smith, curator at ths
museum of the University of Alabama
met instant death q short distance
from the university Saturday when
he was struck by a freight train or
tho Louisville and Nashville Railroad
DR.. Smith was deaf and failed to heal
the locomotive whistle. He was a ma
turalist of national reputation, anf
was born at Manlius, n. Y, in 1881
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1919-03-24

69-4t.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1919-03-24

bursted water main on King
t between Washington and &C
|rs streets, yesterday foodet
! street. A force of workmer
Eleted the task of repairing the
hged main early this morning at
having worked al night.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1919-03-24

|vitations have been sent out TO,
Parent Teachers meeting $3.50
lex tomorrow afternoon at Lei
|ol. ALI patrons and friends Of
school are cordially invited to b'
|enf. An interesting program b!
koupils has been arranged.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1919-03-24

owners.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1919-03-24

lrs. Frank Belts has received
h that her husband, Corporal
nk Belts has arrived from over
!, and is now stationed at Camp
IS, Long Island.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1919-03-24

meeting of the civic bureau Of
Chamber of Commerce will be
at 8 O'Clock tonight when num-
of matters Of Importance will be
Eidered.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1919-03-24

There will be called meeting of
Columbia Steam Fire Engine
kpany tonight at 7:30 o'clock. All
(nbers are requested to attend.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1919-03-24

rs. Landon Jackson, of Black
/, Va, who has been visiting her
|r, Mrs. S. A. Wood, left today
Culpeper, accompanied by Mrs
ID and her daughter, for a visi;
heir sister, Mrs. G. Gordon Har-
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1919-03-24

slight fire occurred shortly after
|lo,k this morning at the residence
Mr.. Wade, Braddoek. The blaze
caused by sparks from the CHM
(which set fire to the roof.