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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1920-03-22
KAISER AND KAIsERlN
Strain of Events in Germany Tells
on Ex-Ruler. Nervousness In
creases and He Drinks
Much Wine

Amerongen, March 22.-The wee!
of strain following the revolt in Ger
many has apparently made great
impression upon the mental and Thy
sical condition of the former German
Emperor. His nervousness and sleep
.cssness are increasing and lin Try
inr t. conceal his emotions the ex-
Kaiser behaves in a manner which
seems strange to the servants 'vhn
have cared for his wants s'1ce che
became an exile here.
While formerly he drank only light
wines at meal time, the former mon
arch now calls for wine during the
intervals of his wood saving and
mis- nervous habits of straddllng
chairs has increased.
The exile's anxiety is heightened,
t is said, by the illness of his wife,
who for a long time suffered mild
attacks of heart trouble. These at
tacks required frequently this week,
The only outings Of the. former
Kaiserin. from the confinement OF
the castle walls are spent in the sun
shine in the garden, where she lies in
4 reclining chair She is under the al
most constant care of Dr. Foerstner.
Tor a long time her personal physi-
ian who was at .Amerongen during
he early days of the exile OF the
Hohenzollerns. went back to Berlin,
1ut has returned to- Amerongen.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1920-03-22
Y. NJ. c. A..

Directs Play Activities IN Schools
It was an interesting sight to see
from five hundred to six hundrct
boys PLAYING mass games at the
Washington School this morning
during the recess period under the
direction of Walter Hanson, Y. II. c.
A. secretary in this city.
The Y. NJ. C. A., has secured per-
mission f:om the school b red and
the SUPERINTENDENT of schools to use
the fairgrounds for play purposes
duria the recess period aa;! at such
tine as will not interefer RE rcgu-
lar school program. The !. NJ. C. A.;
plans to direct the play ACTIVITIES III
all the grade schools A baseball lea:
rue ;s being organized in the WASH
:ngton school and will play games af-
ter schccl hours and on Saturdays.
The p:an is to develop morale through
the promotion of clean sport, and
q d i!eer. To teach our ; Us to h.
good sncrtsmen. good winners. and
as well good losers. To stimulate a!
program of activities for the well
farc end uplifting of boy '.fe = al
that -i:nds for highest n:crhood.
Waite Hanson who is Erecting ths
Y. NJ. c. A., activities 'o,e was
camp. physical director at Camp
Corr. /. Georgia, for two years and
cnc year at the Naval Air Station
Pens acola. Florida He very
much interested in the re"cclticnal.
spiritual, educational, anil socia! 'ifc
&c ;ar community. and is receiving
hearty cooperation from he teach
ers Of the public schools, The churches
md other organizations.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1920-03-22
FIRED INTO RADICAL CROWD
Square in Front of the Adlon Strewn
With Dead and Wounded a
Second Time.

BERLIN, March 22-The Pariser-
,latz, at the corner of Wilhelmstrasse,
n front Of the Hotel Adlon, was again
he scene of bloody battle Friday.
Besides number of troops the square
vas guarded by formidable armored
motor cars with machine guns threat
,rinr: from the ,turrets. a daring
.rowd of men, women and children
collected around the motor, leering
he soldiers and trying to persuade
hem to join the anarchist movement.
The solid men in the turrets. how
yer, proved above temptation.
Once or twice, when the crowd got
90 dense and refused to move, they
hreatened to shoot and there was
much screaming and running, but soon
he crowd COLLECTED again. !.
A small wagon, almost toy, drawn
" tiny pony, drove up close to the
motor. There were three men in sol
l:ers' uniforms, pne woman and one
machine gun on it. The men shouted
o the soldiers in the turrets not to
shoot and the latter, believing the
newcomers belonged to the govern
nent forces, listened. to what they
rad to say
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1920-03-22
LABOR'S POLITICAL DRIVE
Central Bodies of 100 Cities Will Or
ganize Fight

Washington. March 22.-Central la
Dor bodies meeting tonight in
hundreds Of cities, will organize to
AIRY out the political campaign Of
he American Federation of Labor.
The meetings are in response to
he invitation of the Fedcrations po-
itical comnritte, of which Samuel
.,rompers is chairman. The central
,odies are expected to bring imme-
lately into the campaign the local
machinery and membership of or
.anized labor.
Labor leaders assert the co-opera-
ion of the member unions is enthu-
'iastic to make the .nonpartisan cam
,aign a success. While national poll
tics and Congress are the chief
marks at which labor ;. is aiming.
State elections are not to be ignored.
IN effort will be made to. defeat all
'nemies of labor, whether they as
,ire to State or national office.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1920-03-22
Total of $4,000 Subscribed
For Coming Four
Years.
PER CAPITA $40 E A c Fl
Seyenty-five Million Campaign Re:
suited In Subscriptions Amounting
TO More Than $4,000.

At the First Baptist Church yes
terday morning Rev. DR.. f. B. Jack
son, gave some data taken from the
records of that church, apropos Of
the recent reception given in honor
of the fourth anniversary of the pre-
sent pastorate. The church has made
marked progress in every depart
ment, and stands united for larger
service in the future. The congrega-
tions at all the regular services are
large and spirit of enthusiasm and
,ptim SIN pervades the entire churri,
life. The Sunday School has been so
enlarged as to require two gather
ines, one in the basement and the
other in the main auditorium.
A most vigorous and well attend
ed young peoples meeting is held
every Sunday evening just before
the regular service. A large chorus
choir is doing effective work. The
different Missionary and other So
cieties have a spirit that causes con-
graduation. New members are fre-
1uently received and there have been
in this priod two revivals in the
church with remarkable results.
The financial system of the church
has been revolutionized The minutes
show radid increase in contribu-
tions to missions and beneyolence. 81
During the four years ending with
1915 to contributions to these objects
were in round numbers S2,848; DUR
ing the four years Of this pastorate
the contributions have been, to SINH
lar objects, have been S3,S'5; and
during the coming four years sub
scriptions to these objects are $31.-
200.
In 1915 the per capita contribution
to mission and benevolence. was Sl.25
in 1919 the per capita contribution
W dS .OO, III iJSO SuUSSll pLiOIlS " III
provide a per capita contribution of
SO per member; In 1915 ove- tHi!r
times as much was given for home
.purpose.as for missions; in 1919. al
most the same was given for both and
in 1920 the amount for missions and
benevolence will :be far in excess of
that for. current expenses. The re-
cent campaign in the South for IS
million resulted in subscriptions in
the church amounting. to more than
shirty-nine thousand dollars.
At the evening services at this
church an excellent musical program
was given by a special choir under
the direction of Prof. w. H. Star.
nell. A congregation that filled the
church to its capaciay attended.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1920-03-22
MURDER OF SALESMAN

TROY. Ala, Malrh 22.--L. ".
Haste, Of Nashville. Tenn, was shot
TO death several miles beyond this
city Thursday night or Friday morn
ing. and Bud Lee, a well-known for
mer Of Pike county, at whose hons
he shooting occurred, is 10 the county
Jail charged with the killing.
Haste, who represents the Anchor
Stove and Range Company, with j.
C. Gravely, a tobacco salesman of
Birmingham. met Lee IN the suburbs
of the town late Thursday afternoon
and accompanied him to his home
for the night. Sheriff Reeves; of Pike
county. was notified of the killing; at
3 o'clock in the morning, and made the
arrest, Lee offering no resistance.
Grarely, the cigar salesman, declared
he knew nothing concerning the shoot
ing until. he was awakened by the
sound nf The firing.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1920-03-22
WHILE VERSES FLOW
HE cops" THE DOUGH-
Poetic Licenses Nets Him "Kae." the
CLERK Remembers; He's Now

In JAIL: e
j NEW YORK. March. "say..
lid! Jus: look me in the, face! Il
ust dropped in to clean this place;
% come across with all you've got.
never fail to hit the spot!'
Peter KurtS who prides himself on
remarkable memory, toldfthe police
hat dapper young man entered THE
Toward Baking Company Shop early
yesterday, +ecited ,rhis- jingle. and
ook s54 from the cash register :as
xchange.
Kurtz repeated! .he lines smoothly.
aging they had BEEN impressed ch
is mind by the wave of a revolver.
After the plunderi had been taken
lurtz said, the holtkup man again
I,opped. into verse thus. ,,'...
4 thank you for this wad Of dough.
lnd now; good-day, think FL blow"
In the afternoon a.polGeman saw
/, young man who titted:the rrobber''
description. except that he looked too
prosperous for a poets The pasonei-
said: ;he was James Smith He was
,e!d saften. Kurh had identifies .hm.
,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1920-03-22
Three Are Aspirants for the
Mayorality Honor This
= Time.
EASY FOR ALDERMEN
Contest For Seats In Common Coun.
Gil In Every Ward Except First
Primary April 6.
E:4F. 7E1

Two weeks from tomorrow Demo.
cratic primary will be held for the
purpose of nominating mayor, -four
members of the board of aldermen
and eight, members of common council.
The mayorality race is three-cor-
1ered race. and the friends of the
respective candidates have been max
'ng quiet but active canvass in the
interest of their candidacy for some
time past. Indications are that !;
large vote will be pofled.
Those seeking the mayoraity nomi-
nation are Capt. Albert Bryan, James
VI. Duncan and William j. McCaffrey.
Mayor T. A. Fischer, incumbent.
will not again be candidate for the
,ffice. He is now completing his sec
md term as mayor.
The Democratic nomination is
equivalent to an election. The nom!-
nee, if elected, will assume the Office
September /, as will also the new
.ouncilmen.
There are contests in three out Of
he four wards for common council
ne first ward being The only ward in
he four where the incumbents are
lnopposed. In the second ward the
voters have a large number from
which to select two Candidates, there
,eing five in. the race. Three seek
the office in the third and fourth
wards.
Candidates for common council by
wards follow:
First-J. D. Matter and E. F. Ticer
'ncumbents, unopposed.
Second-Jerome Kaufman, incum.
oent; Robert F. Downham. J. Harvey
Robinson, Frank C. Pullin. and A. D
Deeton.
George Klaus, and w. C. Drury.
!: Third-H.' R. Burke, incumbent.
{ Fourth[S. Devers and Clinton S
Sallinger, incumbents, and W. E. Ris.
don. =.
The fou,i candidates, one from eatf
ward. flor aldermen. unopposed, arr
IS follows. First ward, F. w. Mar
bury; seccnds w. W. Ballenger; third
tohn T. Harrison; fourth, c. c. Batch
Aler. =
The only incunrbents who are nc
again candidates for office follow
Joseph NJ. Armstrong, first ward; ano
August J., Pohl, third ward.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1920-03-22
SAYS PILOT MET FOUL PLAY
Father Lays Sons Death to Tive
Passengers

Norfolk. Va. March 22.-That
Samuel R. Elwell met with foul play
1t the hands of men who had nlre:;
him to carry .tk"m ont in he har-
cor in his r. torhoat late Eadna'
Law night s the theory held bv -
wells father, "A. NJ. Edwe":. The
young pilots license has f'oatec
ashore near Craney Island, and this
Vas given the b5y's father evidence
that the little motorboat was SUM
IN a crash early Thursday mnrnlnp
;fh a n. Y. ?. & n. trg # hGS
r rff. Mr.. Elw:.l does -. neIiere
j. son wrs Il the vince! OF thf
mc'ors,at wn-, tie acci'er5 occur
red he stated Young ElweIl ne salo
vas an exper: : aiiner, an knew th'
harbor thoroughly.
: "He would never have run his boat
into tow line between a tug ana a
barge, Mr.. Elwell declared. Inc
distracted father said that Wednes-
day night two strangers came to the
house where Samuel Elwel was eat
ing his supper, after strenuous day
on the river. They wanted Elwell to
take them to q certain ship IN the
harbor at once, as they expected to
arrest man on board. Young 'Etwell
who for several years. Ia often been
employed by immigration;ana customs
authorities to carry them IN ms
launch on their various dutle: IN Tile
barber. believed their story acc sci
,ou. FOR the. pier. ;. f.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1920-03-22
END SULTAN'S RULE
Captured Nationalist Leaders, In
Guiding Reouf Bey, on Way
to Malta.

CONSTANTINOPLE, March 2z.-
The passing of the sultan's power is
| grimly evidenced by the long line OF
British dreadnaughts in the Bos-
phorus, but it is apparent that most
of the Turks refuse to accept this
evidence. .
The sultan, the. past week, issued an
exhortation to his subjects to pursue
their usual vocations in peace, regard
less of foreign occupation. Mean
time a British warship was steaming
toward Malta, carrying Reouf Bey and
many others of the nationalist leaders
who were supporting Mustapha Ke-
mails opposition to the elismember-
mcnt of Turkey and who. were taken
IN raid on Constantinople preceding
It's occupation.
The nationaliSts charge the sultan
with treachery and say he lacks cour-
age and patriotism. The sultan's
cabinet threatened to resign, but
after several meetings decided to re-
:ain office. Although it is reported
he chamber is prepared to give a.
;ew cabinet vote of confidence. no.
meeting of the body was held today.
most of its members being in hiding OF;
n flight.
That part of Constantinople's for;
eSgn population which understands
he political situation has little in.
crest in the doings of the sultan, the
cabinet or the chamber.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1920-03-22
BANDITS ROB AUToRIsT
Alfred Stainer OF Washington Relier-
ed of SIS and Gold Watch

Alfred. StaincF, who gays has az
;lress at 14Ot Madison: street north
west, Washington, reported to the po-
lice of this city shortly before IT
o'clock last night that he was held
up and robbed by negro highway
man while at the south end OF the
new highway bridge.
According to Strainer the highway
nan secured gold Hamilton water
and SIS in money.
Strainer told the police that n.
was accompanied by a Young womaT
and they were driving 'Nn5 the roac
at the line. 49,.
He forced Strainer % get cut OF
the machine and made him walk dis
tauce of about 100 yards end ther
robbed him. The hignwayman alst
made insulting remarks to his female
companion, Stalner told the police.
The hisllwayman becoming fright
ened ran off. A good description o.
the bandit mas lean fnrpished tbe DO
Ice.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1920-03-22
VETOES SALARY INCREASE
Governor Davis Recommends that
State Insurance Commission
Button: be Given $1,000
Per Annum

-; RICHMOND, March 22.-Re.urn
by Governor Davis of the bill increas-
ing the salary of Colonel Joseph But
ton. State Insurance Commissioner,
from $500 to $4,000, with the recon-
menaation that it be cut down to
$4,000, was the feature Of. the final
constructive session. of the: legisla-
ture, which adjourned Saturday even
ing:at 5:l5 O'Clock sine die. No action
was taken, and the salary remains at
The present figure for the next two
years. -.
Governor Davis alsu Informed the
two houses yesterday that he had
vetoed the bin appropriating the sum
cf $4,000 for installing sewerage
system at the Southwestern State
Hospital, at Marion. This work. he
declared, should be done by the town
IN which the institution is located, and
MOI by the State.
One hundred and ninety-two bills
were signed yesterday by the presid-
ing officers of the two branches of the
legislature. During the session 52z
masures were approved by the Gen,
eral Assembly ard transmitted to the
1
Governor. for his signature. Three
hundred and tifty-two Of these orig
mated i'll the House and no, ii ths
! Senate
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1920-03-22
AMERICAN WOMEN'S LEGION

An interesting address on her ex-
periences in South America were re-
lated by Mrs. Ida Clyde Clarke be-
fore the members of the American
Woman's Legion at a meeting yes
terday afternoon at the residence
Of DR.. Kate Waller Barrett, president
Of the local organization. The ga:Es>
ton of permanent quafters for the
woman's branch of that organization
were discussed and it is, expected
that definite action will be taken at
the next regular meeting.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1920-03-22
Tn Niemoriam.

HENDERSON-In sad buI, loving
remembrance of our darling baby
Dorothy L. Henderson. who departed
from this life two years ago. today
March y, 1918.
Darling Dorothy she has left us,
Left us, yes, for evermore;
But we hope TO meet our loved one
On that bright and happy shore
There was an angel band in heaven
That was not quite complete.
So God took our darling Dorothy
To I'LL the vacant seat. d
! Nv her devopsd
FATHER ar5 MCTEER.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1920-03-22
IFAiiiRFAx FfAlRMERs FORM = :
MUTUAL PHONE COMPANY

.f Citizens Of Fairfax County. Va.
Save organized the. Farmers Mutual
Telephone Company, and within the
lext three weeks hope to have an
Exchange at Fairfax serving seventy
i've or more stations.
R. J. Miller is president Of the
company; R. G.. Wright, secretary;
B. F. Miller. treasurer. and f, NJ :.
Showalter, manager.
All have had experience in similar
work IN the Shenandoah Valley, and
believe the outlook in Fairfax county
is especially bright for thriving
organization.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1920-03-22
Northern Neck Line Abandoned

fredericksburg: Va, March 22.-
The Fredericksburg and Northern
Neck Truck Line has been abandoned
This action, which ends for the pre-
sent all attempts to connect, Fred,
erieksbuirg and the rich territory ly!.
ing below it with transportation
system, was taken, on account Of
conditions Of the roads, 1
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1920-03-22
EvANGELIsTIC SERVICES

With good congregations present
,oth morning and evening, evan
.el:stic services opened in the Second
presbyterian Church yesterday. Ser
yices w;wll be held every night this
week at O'clock, with preaching by
Washington pastors to be announced
'ater.
The pastor, Dr.. John Lee Alli:onl.
viii preach tonight. taking as his sub
'ect "The Present Day Need OF the
church" Music by chorus. choir
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1920-03-22
BLAZE AT sHIPYARD

Spontaneous: combustion is! thought
70 have been responsible for a';;fre in
The office of the paint shop: on the
second floor of that building, at the
|plant of the Virginia Shipbuild;ne
Corporation. shortly before o'clock.
Sunday morning. The less will be
several thousand dollars and is COW
cred by insurance. A record run was
made by the fire department. TO ,hs
scene.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1920-03-22

Mr.. and Mrs. NJ, Jaffa leave tonight
for Norfolk to attend the wedding of
their son Mr.. Benjamin Jaffa to Miss
Blanche Goodman which will take
place in Norfolk tomorrow.
The monthly meeting of the civic
bureau of the chamber of Com
merce will be held at 8. O'clock to-
night in the rooms of that organiza-
tion.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1920-03-22
AMERICAN LEGION

The fourth dance given under the
auspices of Alexandria Post No. "a
American Legion, held in the Elk
Auditorium, Saturday night. was as
successful as former affairs of this
organization. and another dance vii.
De given in few weeks.
The local post will present q musii
,al comedy on April %, and the talen
IF the city will be seen at that tlm'
n stage setting worthy Of the Toutf
and beauty of Alexandria,, ii
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1920-03-22
RAPID GROWTH !.
Of THE RED ARMY
Number 10000 All of Whom
Are Said To Be Well
Armed.
SITUATION IS GRAVE
Southeastern Germany Reported
Quiet, But Unrest Is Spreading
Among Agricultural Masses.

IA Coblenz, March 22.-Thc Sparta
cans gained control Of the Ruhr dis
trict yesterday The Red army took
possession of Duisburg, Ganborn'
Mullheim and Mettanna, west OF
Efberfeld.
"A report at noon states that
3 Reichswehr troops from Dulsburg
!. have cut their way through to Din
slaken, south of Wesel, where a
Reichswehr concentration apparent
isly is taking place.
A direct report from Dulshburg
says that a soviet government has
been set up. No private telephone
conversations are permitted except
for the procuring of food and coal.
The Red army in the Ruhr districts
is reported to have available force
estimated at 10000 men, all of whom
probably are armed. The situation is
considered extremely critical because
of the rapid growth of the Red army
and it's mobility which was displayed
in the taking of Essen. There arc
about 5000 troops of General Won
Waters command in that vicinity.
hut of these 1900 are said to have
been forced to retire across the
boundary into the British occupied
area.
However, there are no further re
ports of bloodshed, and it is believV
The fliinfmf,eerit march of the Governs;
ment forces now being concentrated
will quickly quiet the region. although
last week it was feared there would
he the most serious clash since the
armistice brc@@ rht theoretical peace
in Germany.
Berlin, March 22.-President Ebert
arrived in Berlin from Stuttgart at
IL o'clock this: morning. The entire
Cabinet is in Berlin and has been
sitting since 2 o'clock this afternoon.
The state of siege in Berlin and
the Fspyince of Brandenburg was
raised Saturday afternoon. it was an
naunced officially today.
|The streets ofs Berlin, for the first
time in a week, presented peace-
able aspect yesterday. -.
IA manifesto Issued yesterday by
. the trade union advises resump-
tien fef work, now TINT all grounds
for continuance ofe5the strike have
Bbcen removed. 1t adds that the funda-
mental causes Of the reactionary
coup d'etat lie in the unnatural
peace OF Versailles radical amend
(ment of which the manifesto declares
Ito! be necessary.
Apparently, the Can,munists have
found themselves: unable to muster
sufficient forces even to attempt a
concerted effort against Berlin: Of
ficials of thu restored Government
confidently, predict that the majority
of striking workmen will return tc
their tasks today.
Southeastern Germany is reported
to be quiet, but unrest is spreading
among the agricultural classes lin
Pomerainia and Mecklenburg. The
Communists are still in control of
Stettin. but the troops have left Keil
which is now quiet. 4
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1920-03-22
REDUCE COURT TERMS
Hereafter Circuit Court Will Meet
Only in November and March

j In accordance with Section 5S9S
IF the Code, as amended by the acts
of 1920, only two. regular. terms Of
the Circuit Court for this city VIII
BE hereafter held each. year. Judge
Brent has designated the first Mon
day in March and the. ,firsF.M3tpiaay
I'm November, as the: days for the
commencement of the. regular terms
If this court. Heretofore there have
been six regular terms in the year
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1920-03-22
DIED

LANHAM-On: Sunday, March 81,
1920, at l:20 p. ma Mrs. Gertrude
|Lanham, wife of Frederick, Lanham.
ht the home of her parents. Mr.. and
MRS. William Taylor, Alt Wilkes
Street. Funeral from the home al
8 o'clock on Wednesday afternoon
Friends invited to attend: 7oil
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1920-03-22
ABOUT.
CITY TOLD. ]. IN BRIEF

Mr.. Herbert w. O'Meara, student
at the University of Virginia, is home
for a short visit to his parents, Mr..
and Mrs. c. w. O;Meara.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1920-03-22

James w. Bales. district deputy
grand exalted ruler, tonight will pay
an official visit to Alexandria Lodge
No. 1853, Benevolent and Protective
Order of Elks. .Afterward there will
be smoker.