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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1919-12-06
EGGS STILL SOAR

A few fresh eggs WERE offerer
or sale by country people in the
Alexandria market this morning al
S1ne dollar per dozen. There Is nc
Indication of future weakening IT
quotations, and by Christmas prices
nay have been still farther adj
;arccd. The holders Of these cs-
;entials were unmoved by COM
plants of prospective f'uycrs. most
Of whom turned away from
he countrymen. The latter were
lcfiant. however. and announced
hat they would carry their pre-
luctS back home rathar than reccdc
in their figures
The demand for eggs IS not likely
% be as brisk this Christmas az en-
Former holiday occasions. as nggnog
will doubtless be conspicuous by It's
;bsence in most homes. But eg%"s
inter into the compositions Of many
,thcr things at this season.
Many years ago these essentials
sold at one dolla reach in the klon-
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1919-12-06
THE DEADLY AUTO

1t is evident that neither the au-
tcmobile law nor the traffic sys-
,cm over which the police have lab
red for years has done anything TO
'cwer the number Of motorcar IA
alitics in New York.
Last month. when trolley cars
nd wagons killed six persons, au-
cmcbilcs killed -. The rate. which
lst summer was horrifying enough
With its average daily cost of two
ives, has gone up.
II is tritc to say that the mote
~ is q necessity; but it would be
iGiculous to say that it must re
permitted to use the streets IN a
92nner which costs the city nearly
! 600 lives a year.
WHY can't street be made safer
han battle ficld"-(N. \. Sun.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1919-12-06
GOES UNDER KNIFE
Virginia Student Held Criminally
Insane. Made Normal

Richmond, Va, Dec. Glow S.
Dabney .Crenshow, Jr., former I'm
iversity Of Virginia student, son Of
high official of the Virginia Caro-
lira Chemical COMPANY. and a
grandson of the late General Cas-
sius Clayton, Of Kentucky, former
American minister to Russia, was
transformed from enc considered a
criminal to a person of normal IN
stincts by an operation on his skull!
by Dr.. William Sharpe, New York
surgeon. was described yesterday
iy Dr.. Bcvcrl.i r. Tucker, local
aEcnist. durirg habeas corpus pro-
ceedings in the City Circuit Court,
which resulted in the young man
being discharged from the South
western Hospital for the Criminally
Insany at Marion, Va.
:Crcnshaw was committed to that
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1919-12-06
dixie. region. Should present con-
ditions continue they may reach
such figures hereabcuts.
WILSON'S CONDITION

Senator Falls statement regard
ing; the ability Of President Wilson
to I transact necessary business
ought to put an end to the r1mors
ami innuendoes intimating the con-
trary. Whether these rumors have
bc.n the product Of designing enc
lr7cs or of honest douhters the effect
has been the same. They have Gre
;fspd suspicion and uncertainty and
darn. If Senator Fall has any
ttas or prejudice in this matter at
III it is certainly not of sort that
sould lead him to be too sangulne
nbout the improved condition OF the
Until, then, there is some change
in the Presidents condition, or until!
his medical advisers state otherwise
sne country can assume that he is
perfectly capable Of handling any
matters that it is necessary for him
10 handle and can properly disre-
rard all suggestions to the con-
trary.
And the whole country will fer
vcntly hope and pray that I'll
changes in his condition which DO
1ccu. will be for the better. BAL
timore Sun;
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1919-12-06
THE SPECTRE OF EVICTION

Scarcity of housing accommoda-
tons seems to have spread over a.
large section Of the United States,
especially in cities on the Atlantic
seaboard. Houses are also scarce,
it is said for many miles inland. 4
lady who recently came to AleNan-
dria, and who advertised for room
with facilities for light housekeep-
ing, and who failed to secure the
same. says conditions in Vitksburg,
Miss. are the same.
/ During the past two years serious
iinconveniences has been experienced
iby many newcomers to Alexandria.
Most Of such, however. have even
itually been housed. but additional
demands will be. made upon US dur
ling the coming year. 1t IS hoped
every room unnecessary Tor the
present use of families occupying
houses will be placed in proper con-
dition to meet the demand which
will surely be made upon us.
In this connection it may be sta
ted that rents have advanced with q
hop, skip and a jump in many
cases, while considerable property
hereaboutS has changed hands.
This means in most cases that tse
purchasers desire to occupy tat
premises themselves, while some
purchasers. not in need of hcmts.
have materially advanced the tnt
On their requirements.
In the larger cities humetn"s
families have been cvicted, and the
trouble incident to securing dher
houses is a sal experience for those
who, unfortunately, do not own
heir homes.
Seven hundred families in Phila-
'clphia are faced with eviction b.
FORE Christmas, or at least bI tx
nd of the yea, say newspapers o.
hat city.
The seriousness Of the situation
nth cold wantncr upon US and q
carcitv cf houses is sufh th2t
even hundred evictions durng tbs
month is believed by Philadelphia
ficials to presaee large amount
suffering.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1919-12-06

institution last July after being
tried three times at Charlottesville
for robbing the chemical laboratory
at the university early in 1917 Of a
quantity of platinum and then burn
ing the building in an effort to
cover up the theft. On each &C
casion the jury disagreed The de-
tense was that he was insane at
the time of commission Of the
crimes but has since been restored
to normal mentality by the opera
ton on the skull.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1919-12-06
\ TALK WITH AN ALEXANDRIA
MAN
Mr.. Frank F. RGat, Blacksmith of
107 South Payne Street, Tells
His Experience.

There is nothing like a talk with
enc of our own citizens for giving
hope and encouragement TO the anx-
ious sufferer from the dread kidney
disease. We, therefore, give her az
ia.elv CIV with an Alexandria man:
al had trouble with my back, says
Mr.. Rcat. 1t was weak and lame and
sometimes the pain was pretty bad; !
could hardly benz ever or straighten
UP Mornings my back was so sore it
felt like pins and needles when ]
touched it | also had bad headaches.
Nights | had to get up five Or SIX
times, and when morning came | was
al tired out. This went on until J
was advised to use Deans Kidney
Pills. | got Doan's at Leadbeatar's
Drug Store and they certainly reach
o.: the spot. My kidneys acted regular
Is again and l got wonderful relief
from the pains in my back. Since then
nave used Doan's once III q while
70 Keep my kidneys toned up"
Price &C., at all dealers. Don't
simply ask for kidney remedy-ee.
poan's Kidney PiIls-the same that
Mr.. Roat had. Foster Milhurn &C..
Nrmrs., Buffalo. y. \. 9
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1919-12-06
BLE.M CHRISTMAS TO MANY

Phe growing scarcity OF coal IS
not only causing apprehension but
actual Inconvenience at present. and
suffering is sure to follow While
the output Of some mines has been
increased somewhat. the great mass
Of striking miners are still holding
out. Many passengers on. railroads
have been cut out. rendering the
crews idle. and al p!;.nts engaged
in the production Of non-esserti;:l
articles arc being closed. 1t means
enforced idlcncss of many thousands
of workmen during the winter sea-
son and while Christmas is drawin:
near. He may come this year III
his element and shake the Sn. y
from his garments, in friGld aboH's
According 10 dispatches one nil
hon men are out of employment II
Chicago and nearby places. II i
means a loss OF several million d !
lars "A day to brcadwinners.
Only those who have death 6
sickness in the family or who haT'
importnat business missions VII
be permitted to travel while limit !,
train service continues during t.
fuel famine. Even wedding til
is tabooed.
Hospitals and charitable institn
tons of Washington. confront I
with steadily decreasing coalbias
have issued strict orders for con-
serving fuel in order to avert 4 pcs
sjblc menace to the lives of thou.
sands of patients.
Some of the city'S largest hospi-
tails are using reserve supplies anI
in many cases this has dwindlcd
alarRllngly
Orders affecting saving Of cl :
trio light and furnace heat har"
been promulgated by the superb
tendents of practically every mei'i.
cal institution in the District Of g.
lumbia.
Many OF the larger hotels are fac
Ing a serious situation and otFici !.
are alarmed at the increasing st j
business of the situation.
All excursion trains out Of Wa&if-
ington; have been Cancelled in or?
to conserve fuel.
For the first time in quarter r
century Nebraska farmers a1r
burning corn. Notwithstanding ti'H
fact that corn costs 81 - BUSH
the farmers are compelled to use il
for fuel. having no coal W!>n
they burned corn in 1891 it cost 4
3 cents buShel.
Strikes since January /. not n
Guiding the walkout Of coal miners,
have cost the United States Ship
ping Board $4,000. 900.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1919-12-06
So, Too, Is It's Style Equally
Distinct

The bou!evardS Of the great cities show what IS
most wanted in body lines and general equipment.
Can you find more beautiful cars anywhere than
are the HudsCns?
They set the vogue. Hudsons forecast the trend
Of motor car design. AS a result a one or two year
Did Hudson has the same general lines as the cur
rent models Of most other makes.
There can be no disappointment over the beauty
Of the Super-SiX, regardless of the model you
select.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1919-12-06

Dr.. Tucker testified that he con-
sidered that operation eminently
successful in every respect, the
whole character ard attitude Of the
patient having undergone a marked
change.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1919-12-06

These homes can be purchased
on reasonable terms, and will not
remain on the market more than
a few days: Let us show you
these homes.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1919-12-06

In Del RAJ, 6 rooms and bath,
house in prime condition, large
lot, and III every<way an attrac-
tive home. If purchased at once,
can be obtained;at ! reasonable
price.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1919-12-06
npER ATORS ACCUSED

Indianapolis. Dec. 6.-Chargas.
that operators had conspircd with
miners to restrict ccal production
resulted Thursday in the calling o7
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1919-12-06
Buyers Know the Advantages Of Anticipating Their
Wants With This the Largest Selling Fine Car

Likewise, Hudson racing cars did their part to
prove the very qualities most desirable in an auto
mobile used for individual transportation. The one
most essential quality IN an automobile is its re-
liability. no one ever questions Hudson's right to
first place in that particular.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-05-30
The FlnE Of Tears.
beautiful flags are flying


But the flag of vanished natio,
softly furled,
I Eesp IN my heart for, 10. so many years.
10 ioided away-the fag OF tears.
Under the. faded colors
Softly tread.
For' toI1owing in silence,
For For me me, near nea5t VIII ache SO many years
Beautiful still In tatters,
Once so gay;
The darkened stain is kindred b,oon.
Ans, the day!
Hy Iathers groan still haunts the yearx
ANA on its folds my mothers tears.
The silver stars arc faded.
The bonnie blue is battle oked.
The nation dead:
but OUT or the dust OF the dying wear.
fuses the phantom flag of tears
For all It meant wept woman;
Have brushed aside tho sacred t.,>
To sec TO fight.
No fairer iag has hoated down IN.
That In my heart low lies, tho n,-
When dim the lights are burn,n1
For the soul
And from the Veterans vinion
Tho shadows roll
He sees the cross he followed All these
Lay over him tho nag--th. nag o, ,cor-
Ina Nj. Porter ockenden.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-05-30
Books and Authors

a notable feature .bou. "penoe
T TaGy re s, new 9 sba py tho brilianl
tho Scribners pubiished on Mav -
meeting and TABOR conferenceo. rs ss It.
desmond comes by his nater, IN ,o on
os'lE through tho most intimate Kind
o. hrsthand experience. For four
spoke three or four times week NJ
most OF The London street corners II,
huhlc nails and throughout Gresr
annihiiatlo" on the streets All thi.
SSulnlin.,td o% my standing for Par
Lament IN 1910 against Cabinet Min.
vision q London. He hea, me. o
course. but IN se!tdefense / must say
IA, Ia. Ely "seks campaign. no or
indepe ndent Socialist. my hand asain.t
every mans--a political ishmseiite. /
idnas st ~ a., an arden, Socialist but my
considerable modulaied."
After many delays and pos,po,.-
m NGr Mss Miss Eyelyn Dewey's book,
tGmn ppSI'' s1nn,,rs snd E Du;sen 4
is an account of how woman schooi
,tschsr IN a Missouri countryside
,. ,a,hst, LEI not only the school Itself
mo 4 SOFA group alert. enthusia site
Prog Pros .essire' Working for the realiza-
- ~ AHiet lcan ideals. Miss Dewey
with her father in schools OF Tomor
row, published By her two or ,brne
years ago ny r. =. Dutton e. COMPANY,
onok which has had unusual innence
among those interested in educational
nethods and results. and is still being
s.ualed by constantly widening circle
o. readers. The new book viii be ono
or phcnomenal encouragement TO ali
,eachers and social workers, because
nns.ib,. a IhrIahce or results II proves
a
estco IN IN" developing OF better con
uilIons eFerywhere-and who Is not?-
~ VII be revelation and q stimuiant
The special features Of tn. Jun.
f RIVE ws 81 II f ssd American Review Of
United az VERSA lilies, torether 1f,,, SUD
tmll discussion OF the same tontc hN
a lne eaitor, are Professor irving Fishers
coming Dow ~? articie s on . Ars i PbTlces
iical industries" by Pro{e.sor C' Jbnrih
La, nskf 6e Ne. Mental Engineering Al
T3dse; .drh a cary ny ssT Vstsm F. Raymopd
by professor Henry ". Holmss!i !.Wh,
IT, ice ti Gati3n supports the Boy Scouts.
"T iiaFc!d b morqs; Boy scouts as Nal
and Raj e Go.d nagmGna g. Fuiier;
G ebnrsb wor ian account OF the Inter
man man II p. w poweI mIovssmeno, by Pr; L..
timely topics is covered hv ST. or
T,al rtnsenartments The Progress OF the
~. Worid, Record OF Current Events
lrtie ies5y and q "N he M MonI!s
Portrait Q; he Hon F Ere eH%eeT r. Is s,I
House. me Speakers desk OF lie
ington. al am
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-05-30
News of Fifty Years Ago.

Yesterday Colonel Walter Harrison was shot
in most singular manner. While he stood con-
versing with two gentlemen Main Street,
opposite the Spotswood Hotel the report of a
that ball had entered the leg OF Colonel IIar-
rison intiictinE painful but by no means seri-
Gus wound. Most digent search and inquiry
failed to ascertain from whore or by whom
tho shot was fired.
In the negro convention yesterday thero was
much Of n wrangle between the city and coun-
Try representatives and two tickets for officers
headed by DR.. Bayne of Norfolk, for presId en- t.
was elected. This was the ticket Of the mi :
nority Of tho nominating committee
From 5000 1000 quarts Of Strawberries
being daily shipped from this city by the
Southern Express to Philadelphia and New
York
Nelson county is thoroughly organized for
most skillful debater for these times, leads the
way In Nelson.
yankee" Allan has speaking engagements
that will keep him busy right up TO election
day. He is In dead earnest In his tight against
tho Wells ticket and in favor OF Gilbert c.
Walker for Governor
Indanapolis. Ind, and Dayton. Ohio. arc in
erals recent order inauguratlng the free letter
delivery system.
President Grant has appointed NJ D. Farwell
to be revenue assessor for the Fifth Virginia
District.
Heavy rains for the past several days In tho
mountain regions have caused James River to
| rise considerably, but UP to the present there
seems 10 be no danger OF harmful freshet.
Tho Presbyterian General Assembly Of the
largely attended than any session in many
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-05-30

taught tho world tho truth OF tho
Fatherhood Of God: the sonhood and
universal brotherhood OF man
Tho desire to live on 10 practically
universal. This is especially true or
the young men who died on the Flu
seen worlds are Joined together by
love; for almost every life is dear to
some other life. Multitudes have found
immeasurable comfort in the conyic, ion
that physical death does not arrest
individual existence.
Our soldiers who died may not all
have been v!ctors on the battle field.
but because Of their fidelity they won
q glorious immortality. They met III.
Tho tree OF life. Who here at hon,a
has fought a moro coura geous flrh; ~
the face OF such overwhelminr am.
culties g our boys who fell in Franre-
w nat VIC say in confession and creed
IS the mcrest commonplace when com
pared with what they did. They shared
70 me fullest measure possible Inc
spirit and sacrifice Of Jesus.
we do not know. neither can ,ya
guess. what the beyond has IN store
for them. or this. however, we may
rest assured. that whatever ,hcIr
faults or their failures may have henn
mere below. the righteous Father. who
sees not as man sees. will award these
heroic cross-bearers the crown ~
righteousness God gives eternal life
TO al! those wIo by patient Continu-
snce in we!i-doinz seek for glory and
honor and immortality. The soldier
who gave his life for tho l!fe OF the
world placed glory and honor and I'M
mortality above tho honors and pleas.
ures OF this mortal life.-Copyright
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-05-30
FROM OTHER VIEWPOINTS
National Problems Discussed
Authoritative Wrtcrs-A Daily Editorial Feature.
WARS PROOF OF IMMORTALITY
by REV. FRANK HAMPTON FOX.

Immortality has become a necessity
tsener than BELIEF. for millions OF
thoushtful minds. Tho flowers bloom
ms summer over 100000 graves in
Euaope where shot and she'll and gas
SSna.tered the hopes OF millions Of
M NON For millions of young men
T rinI IN the discharge Of duty. car
me, ,E saw was certain death. immor-
11aiity was no longer a hope for the
iusmre, but a present possession.
millions OF fathers and mothers
whose sons sleep In the cemeteries on
we European battle fields are con-
Hlnced that tho souls which led their
sons to die for honor. patriotism and
humanity. never can die For forty
years Germany taught her people that
ne only real values were material
the only real prosperity was ma
teriai prosperity, the only force worth
counting on was material power. That
mad naterialism hurled Itself against
me moral might Of 4 majority OF man
fea;ed.
The conviction that we live in a
moral universe never was so strong as
IL is now. Theological discussions
winch were Intellectual pettiuess have
peeh thrown into discredit by tho
pressing heart problems produced by
The race has been confronted az
never before by tho fundamental ques-
t,on OF the Immortality OF man. and
that Is one thing that justifes ana
emphasizes the necessity for 'drivrs''
Tor religion we have had and will have
from time 10 time. The g-eat ruin
Jesus emphasized both in parable and
prayer was the moral being OF God
ana the moral nature OF man. He
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-05-30
Business Problems
SOLVED BY bruno DUkE
Author. Harold Whitehead.

'fH ltR lN.-'Cont!nued)
Ay!estnH, the bank PRESIDENT shook hi.

CHAPTER IV.-,Conr!nueJ
Ay!sstoH, the bank president shook his had
q no said. '''o nedu
"Topt! never cell j., The plac. has all coma
gage Tnats Why J want 70 sea the 11a:te-
c!2ssd. Must look tier the banks Interest,"
Then perhaps Id better arrange :. frsSsS.n
4'uE. promptly commented.
w nat nanE would take /. up" inouirod
nave Duke took out his peck .tboo,,
snd t13ped X s!snifcantiy-a certified check fox
BANK untl have - use tt ''''' me
- vas WIDEN the man didn't want to lose
SAID quickly: " '"eF' iof ne
"Cf colrse. vel renew the mortgage for 81,
f!l3I'hs' az favor 70 Mr.. |;arstairs" " ON
men ana there {: was fixed IN IN ny .rr
pr!sT DUE mad evidently thought Of Mi cven
PIES Cafsialrs. u seeins he got II through hjs
man. water when he al bangor = few,
d. 50 ''n'' q ie"
lie drove back in silence, and .,.er ...,n.
Mss lSchkH 70 the Carstirs house declined a .
;nT!lation to 80 In. and walked back 70 our
Tad you really that certified cheek?" 7
% f2 ~. r.p sy BE- sho~ed It to It was on ono
10" d:d you manage it?"
J nny know me. Their man came NJ, bar.
WIN ,!te'. at our expense. personally ziIa
ahined me proper use Of the check"
yell SAID, q bit nystined, ''whv sbou,d
,hst karaby Bay Bank nrst wan, 10 forcninan
ne .o'hcd a, me for a minute. a twinkle in
I'M tell you after dianer."-To be continued
tomorrow. ''uou
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-05-30
An Extra Session for Good Roads

N!RGlEIA means 70 lag no longer in the
rear o. the good roads procession, its
aiEhTays-or rather its lack OF ,hern-a
shame. 70 It's citizens and terror which each
year keeF5 Isns Of thousands Of tourists ont,
s!oe us boundaries The Virginia Good Roads
z=-o:.s'ioh' backed BY an overwhelming
popular sentiment, for years has wagcd q
iorcetu! campaign and now it's efforts are
soout 70 De crowned with success In this
cznPa!gn Inc Times Dispatch was a pioneer
ana 7H'@r has II ceased in it's efforts 10 mn,
ne state on good roads plane equal 10 ina,
oi il- H+lghboriag State. which have been
nor" prc2rsEs!ve
AdEocstss Of good roads, among whom
may be claEEcf the States Ias,nalcre ,,.e~a
taced with the necessity Of IN s4,rs 1s.s.,,a
., ne '<+neFal assembly, tina, immediate ad-
vantage night be- taken Of the s50on ooo
no." lFlcs ready in the Yecersl Treasury =,
Warrington. or waiting for the regular see.
H!cf- next January "ith the loss TO tie whole
hlFh"aES protect that the months Of deIav
p-'- auAe ihey chose. very wisely il Is
heaeFec me first alternative AZ . rcsuIt
'tH General Assembly Will convene itself in
eziTa session. Already gi1,y gigpatures m
the petition have been obtained and ,h.re
Y no question that the others necessary yin
be Forthcoming. In this the .gycr,bIx t..
FOLLOWING precedent, every extra gegyic,, since
!7V- hang been selt-convc ned The CIV
eihor good roads enthusiast. mas given az
sntanee tha, II the Assembly docg convene
ltaalf ne viii give his most cordial co.opera-
t!on 10 It's yor. '1'
Cost Of this special gathering Of ,be Isw.
Inakefz perhaps $4,000, viii be al,aos, in
hn!te!y small "hea compsred with the bcpe.
ms that arc expected 10 accrue 70 the s,a,o
1t means that Virginia viii obtain the mi
amount OF the Federal appropriation As soon
as II nag matched it dollar for dollar i,
means that no further delay viii he on
eouhiefed' and that the roadnakerg aiIl he
abic I" start their actual work many rnon,b.
earlier than they could have don. o,be,y,is.
~ means ihat "ord viii ~ iortn to Tho y,,,d
that virginia has Joined the rank. ~ yood
roads Stat"E ana that in the near ,,,,rn "a
system h' he-ycar-round hiyhyav. WI,
INK II up 70 the North, the south md n.
"ca', !ls historic and scenic points no longer
i'cHed ny mud within itg own brca., 7,
means. !ufther, the increase ~ farming Land
Na!Hes, the Development ot thouaarL. =,
acres no" !ying fal!ow the unbuiIdiny .,
schoc!a' INC employment ri the uncupIoycd
ana revival ot but!ncss in every I!po Ie,
the General Assembly convene n,eIf The
! people approve.