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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1920-03-23
SEES NO WAR THREAT
ChiIe's Reply to U. S. Deplores Ere
qucnt Alarms Caused by

Buenos Aires, March 23.-Chile
mas replied to the United States note
asking the former country to "leave
nothing undone to prevent conflict
between Peru and Bolivia accord
ing to Santiago dispatches. 1t IS
said Chile expresses the opinion
that she is unable to attribute
greater consequences to anti-Peruv-
IAN manifestations in La Paz than
simple agitation by popular
elements which in no case could pos
sbly suffice to produce the threat
Of war"
Chile has no other desire than for
peace. and has not considered mob.
;liZing her forces. says the note
which expresses full confidence that
Bolivia will appreciate her duties III
respect to foreigners domlclled IN
her territory ]; In conclusion tEe
communication +deplores the ,"frequ.
nncv with which the government Q!
Peru is producing these internationa'
alarms in the continent, ana NAM
tanning her neighbors and the gov
ernment of the United States IN
continental inequietude."
The Peruvian charge datfalres
here interviewed by La Naclon,
said. "Otfcial dispatches received at
tbc legation give the impression Of
"A disappearance of the possibility
of serious conflict between Peru
and Bolivia. :"
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1920-03-23
MRS. WORTH HULFISH DIES

Mrs. Virginia Hulfish, wife of
Worth Hulfish. died at $50 o'clock
last night at her home, GIL Cam
eron street. The deceased was well
kaown resident and fer many
years actively identified with church
and charitable work.
Mrs. Hulfish was daughter OF
the late William and Virginia
Cogan.
Besides her husband, Worth HUI
fish, president of Worth Hu!fisf
and Sons, Incl, she is survived by
three sons as follows: William W.
Hulfish. Baltimore; Paul B. Hulfish
Raleigh, N. c., and David n. HUI
fish. this city.
Her funeral will take place a
/ 80 o'clock Wednesday Afternoon
from her late residence. Services
will be conducted by Rev. Dr.. +
V. REGISTER, pastor of the Nj E
Church South. Burial, which vii! b.
private, will be in the Presbyterian
cemetery.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1920-03-23
WALL. COLLAPSES IN
ROANOKE, KILLING 3
AND TNJURING /

Roanoke, March 23.-Three mer
we're killed ard eight 10 twelve in
iured when three walls of sectior
IF re Griggs Packing Company, o.
the southwestern edge Of the city
collapsed this morning. The wall!
were part of a new four-story ann
Iron which the roof was being place
oy contractors.
One body has been identified a.
hat of Robert L. Garden, of Roanoke
an elevator engineer; another bod,
s unidentifiable, and third body wa
blown into one of the tanks and ha
not been recovered.
| Eight of the more seriously iniure
,workmen, among whom are four ne
eroes, were taken to hospitals, wher
me of the negroes, George Arringto
later succumbed to his injuries. T
If the injured were said to be in
critical condition.
Conflicting opinions were express
asst night by J. F. Barbour, contrac
tor. and R S. Griggs, president o
the Griggs Packing Company, as t.
!. he cause of the collapse.
/. According to Barbour, the wall
lapsed as the result of an explosio
either from an ammonia pipe
boiler. Mr.. Griggs denied this.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1920-03-23
100 TONS OF HAY
MAKE BIG BLAZE
Richard III. Wattles' Ware
house Destroyed by
Fire
LOSS is ABOUT $4,000
Firemen Work Six Hours Before
Completely Subduing it-Sparks
From Locomotive Caused Fire.
Devedod mod modmod mod ON

/ Fire Of undetermined origin al
5:15 o'clock this morning destroyed
! the big frame warehouse of Richard
H. Wattles, feed dealer, at the
northwest corner of Wolfe and I'm
ion strets, together with it's con-
tents consisting of one hundred tons
of baled hay.
The fire made big blaze and at
tracted hundreds of persons from
every section of the city.
The fire department. succeeded in
confining the blaze to the building
IN which it originated and the fire
apparatus, was kept on the scene
until nearly IL o'clock this morning
before the fire was completely, .ex-
tinguished
The building was eighty by forty
feet and a couple of carloads
cf baled hay were stored theii
yesterday.
The loss will be between $500
and $4,000, and is almost completely
covered by insurance.
Mr.. Wattles was unable to give
an idea as to the cause Of the blaze,
although he thought that possibly it
might have been caused by sparks
from a passing locomotive.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1920-03-23
VIRGINIANS ADMITTED TO
ACADEMY WITHOUT TEST

Washington, March 23.-Of the
1871 young men not required to under
20 the mental examinations for en-
trance to the United States Military
Academy, at West Point, constituting
4 little more than one-third of tn:
:oial number authorized to report
examinations, fifteen are from Vlr'
ginia. the War Department announced
today. The mental examinations were
waived in the cases of these Virginians
because of the fact that they possess
educational certificates qualifying
them to enter the academy, provided
eaey pass Che physical test requiree
by this government.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1920-03-23

SOVIET ARMY 10000
Berlin Quiet, But Conditions Else
M where in Germany Said to be
q Worse.

Stuttgart. March 23.-Troop
from Silesia are: officially reported
to have, arrived in the Ruhr dis
trict and fighting with the Spart
acan army there is expected today
Exaggerated rumors as to the
size of the Red forces there are
current in this city. Some reports
place the number at 10000.
Artillery has been brought into
action at some points in the Rhur
coal basin, near the zone under oc-
cupation by the Allies, according to
advices received here. Bochum,
which was in the hands of the Com
munists, has been ,ecaptured by the
Reichswehr. The Government
troops have been forced to evacuate
Breslau.,
Fighting continues in Leipzig be-
tween warkmen and troops and there
is also fighting in Halle
A general strike, has been called
in Munich and it is expected the
movement will extend throughout
Bavaria unless it is stopped as a
result of the negotiations now in
progress to settle the demands Of
the workingmen to pay during the
period they were on strike against
the Kapps regime. Meetings are tc
be hsld5.in the Wurttemberg fatto-
sries Bgsthcs councils of workmen to.
consider if similar action Should be
taken throughout Wurttemberg.
Reports received here. from Nur-
tsnberg said that city was quiet on
Sunday following some disorders
that previous, night. Further disor-
lers at leipzig on Sunday were
reported.
A general strike was CALLED also
at Strasbcing yesterday :owirc 10
the failure of the employers aaA
workers to reach an agreement cor
cI.iir:.ng the men's:wage demands
mo newspapers were published
tlitrG: yesterday. the supply Of gas
was cut off and all stores, with the
exception Of the food shops, we've
sclosed i'%Thc city wasi quiet, how,
ever.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1920-03-23
Mems Clothes Go Higher;
Hole in Back OF. Vest

Mems clothes will be higher tn;
spring and summer, but you'll g:
more for your money, so far as ma
:er:al goes, The New York Cussol
Cutters Club, at it's fashion show al
Inner at the Hotel Commodore las
light, demonstrated with the aid of
.orps of models that clothing for NJ
will run contrary to the prevailin.
styles for women and will attempt t
conceal the human form as much
possible.
If you're boasting about buy:n
lew suit this season and have enouc
money to carry through your tca
:uy something in gray or brown, W;
three-button coat that fits rat
ike toga and has vest with :
opening in the back. No one VOL
say last night what the opening
or, but all agreed that you couldn
)a in style without it. 1t may be
.se to crawl out of, if you meet yo'
landlord face to face.
Pants will be worn in much tt
same way as usual, though they ":
De somewhat more voluminous tha
heretofore. Overcoats will be "shap;
", with a full boxed back"
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1920-03-23
. MoRGENTHAU SELECTED

Washington, March 23.-Announ-
cement of the selection of Henry
Morgcnthau, former Ambassador TO
Turkey, to be Ambassador to Mexico
is expected soon from the White
House.
1t is known that Mr.. Morgen-
thau's name is foremost among
those under consideration.
The new envoy will succeed Henry
P. Fletcher. who resigned several
weeks ago because he did not agree
with the Administration Mexican
policy. AT the time Of MIR. Flet-
cher's resignation there was an
impression that no successor would
be selected in the near future.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1920-03-23
LEADERS ARRESTED
Operators Also Charges
With Conspiracy to Fix
Coal Prices

Terre Haute, Ind, March 23.-Ed-
ward Stewart. and William Mitch,
president and secretary-treasurer, re-
spectively, of District No. l, United
Mine Workers Of America, were ar
rested here yesterday by United
States marshal on a charge of con-
spiracy to enhance the price of coal
They were the first of the minework-
ers to be arrested following ind;ct;
nent by a special Federal grand jur!
at Indianapolis.
Evansville, Ind. March 23.-Jazel
Wooley. Evansville coal operator, wa..
arrested yesterday on an Indictment
him with conspiring to vio-
ate the Lever act in fixing the pric1
If coal. Bond for, $4,000 was furn:-
she'd. :
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1920-03-23
IN MEMORIAM

In loving remembrance Of our
lear boy, Robert Alton Elliott. who
departed this life one year ago To-
lay, March,, 1919.
He is ec,;c. but. was so Yong and
fair, !:
lie slumbcrs sweet and knows no
care,
His heart was. true, his life was
young,
His face. our minds will always see
Forgotten he will never be,
Cone in the best of his youth,
Right in manhood's bloom,
Torn from hearts that love him,
To sleep il 3 ailent tomb.
By his devoted Mother and
Flip. Father.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1920-03-23
KILLED AND INJURED

Three men were killed and eight
70 twelve injured. yesterday; by the
ixnloson of an ammonia pipe at the
Gripps Packing Company plant at
Roanoke an dthe resultant collapse
) ia four story building. Ont
bodv has been identified as that of
Robert L. Garden, of Roanoke. an
other was too badly mutilated to be
identified and third was blown into
a tank and has not been recovered.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1920-03-23
HOME. PROCURED
Master Mascn's Club Will Use Build
ins at N. E. Corner of Cameron
and st. Asaph Streets

The Master Mason's Club has
purchased from c, G. Lamena tine
three story brick dwelling at the
southeast corner of Cameron ana
st. Asaph streets.
/ sThis club will at once begin the
work of remodeling the building
The first floor will be converted IN
tic a :clubrcom and the upper floor:
into apartments. There will be
family and bachelor apartments.
A charter membership of 200 !:
sought b? this club and it was sta
ted today that already more thai
three-fourthsi of the required mum
ber has been obtained
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1920-03-23
DIED

March 22nd, at $3.50
n. -. at *, home Gil CaaI 49, II
street, VIRGINIA, beloved wife
of Worth Hulfish, in her sixty
ninth year. Funeral services
fror:, her late residence wednesday
1t 1870 p. m. Relatives and
friends invited to attend. Inter-
ment private. (kindly. omit
flowers I-2c
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1920-03-23
SPECIAL NOTICE

The J. R. n. Curtain Memorial
Baraca Class. will mold a soclai ana
buffet supper at the First Baptist
Church tonight at 7:3o, March 20
1920.
Therefore all members are ur-
gently requested to be present. Inc
Rd, and Blue contest which came to
close recently, resulted IN a victory
fer the Blues.
Remember the date, Iuesaa!
March %.
Tip.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1920-03-23
IN MEMORIAM

In loving remembrance of my be-
owed son. Luther B. Hammill, who
lied one year ago today, March %,
1919.
It was on Saturday evening,
One year ago today,
a message came >into our home,
And said you had passed away
did not see you suffer,
Neither did l see you die,
only knew you went away,
And never said good by.
7l-lp. Mamma
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1920-03-23
IN MEMORIAM

In sad but loving remembrance
Of our darling little granddaugh.
Ter, Dorothy H. Lewis. who depart
ed this life three years ago today,
Narch %, 1917.
Dear little darling. oh how we miss
you,
But our. lost is your eternal gain,
And l hope some day to meet you
Where there no sorrow, death nor
pain.
BY her devoted grandmother,
71-1p Lula Lewis.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1920-03-23
FLEE IN PAJAMAS FROM
FIRE IN LAMBS CLUB

New York. y. rch % One arn-
dred actors fled 20 the street in pa
jamas early today when fire was
discovered in the Lambs Club, on
West Forth-fourth street, just off
Broadway.
"A few Lambs, who hadn't gone to
bed, extinguishcd the flames before
firemen arrived.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1920-03-23
NEW BISHOP FOR VA.

A. considerable number of Lynch
burg peopel will be in Staunton to-
morrow for the conservation of the
Rev. DR.. Robert C. Jett as bishop
of the new Episcopal diocese of
southwestern Virginia. DR.. Jett
for sevral years. has been president
of the Virginia Episcopal school for
boys.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1920-03-23
5000 SLAIN IN REVOLT

PARIS. March 23.-Eight thousand
parsons have Lccn killed since n !.
German revolt II, he out on Marc. g.
according 10 advi"es received here. rf
ta,s number $50 were killed in Ee~
IN alone.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1920-03-23
Dry" Anderson Hailed to
Bar of New York AsSembl,

Albany, n. u, March 23.-The Ne"
York State Assembly, by resolltics
adopted unanimously tonight, W.
Compel William H. Anderson, Sta:
superintendent of the Anti-Saloc
League, to appear before the A
;embly Judiciary Committee to eXpla::
ne foundation of statements. utter
;nces and publications alleged to hav
been made by him against members
of the Legislature.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1920-03-23
IN MEMoRIAM

In loving remembrance Of my dear
brother, Robert Alton Elliott, who
departed this life one year ago to-
lay. March go 1919
often my thoughts go wondering,
To the grave not far away,
Where lies the dearest memories
That will rcter fade away
BY his devoted sister,
Tip. Winifred :.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1920-03-23
SUNDAY IN BRISTOL

Rev. Billy A. Sunday evangelist,
launched his ) week revival cam
paign in Bristol Sunday. He was
introdnced by the Mayors of Bristol,
Tenn and Bristol. Va, this being
ihS first time to be introduced by
two mayors in one town.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1920-03-23
!. POTOMAC FISH COMPANY

Just received some fine buck and
roe shad from my nets today. Rock
md white perch and Potomac bas:
which we are selling at a low
price. Don't forget the place. 10;
North Royal street. Phone 1913
H. ZIMMERMAN, Proprietor
71-ot
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1920-03-23
CARD OT THANKS

Mrs. B. Lieberman, a member Of
.he Hadasah Club, who is now
leaving the city, extends to the
members and friends her wishes for
success and happiness,
71-lp. Mrs. B. kieberman.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1920-03-23
NO HAIRCUTS," TIE SLoGAN
Poughkeepsie Men Prepare TO rlgh'
Increase by BARRIERS

Poughkepsie, n. y, March %
Flowing locks and shaggy boards
will be common sights on the streets
here, if the city wide strike against
increased BARRIERS prices is carried
out.
':No haircuts and no shaves," is
the motto the opposition has adopt
ed. The new scale recently announ-
ced by the BARRIERS union fixes the
price of hair cuts at 65 cents ana OF
shavcs AT 50 cents.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1920-03-23
WARNS OF NEW PARTY
;cnator Says Liberal Republicans
Will Fight Bourbon Autocracy"

Washington, March 23.-Scnstol
'oseph I. France, in a speech in tn
Senate yesterday warned the G. O. P
eaderS that Republican liberal
might form new political party tc
light bourbon autocracy" in an eff.
;ort to restore individual liberty.
The Maryland Senator addressed
himself particularly to the ratification
Of the Enghteenuh OF Prohibition
|, Amendment which, he said, had beer
forced upon the nation during war,
tsime hysteria
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1920-03-23
WILL. DECIDE TAX RATE
City Council Will Settle This Ques-
ton at Meeting Tcnight

.jity Council VIII settle iHiS Suea
ton at Meeting Tcnight
The question of what, tax rate
property owners shall pay this year
will be determined upon by the
city council at a meeting OF that
body which will be held tonight.
AS heretofore stated the finance
committee of the city council at 9
recent meeting of that body recon-
mended that the rate be increased
from So to 50. so on the S100 as
sessed valuation in order to meet
the present deficit. Opposition was
raised by some members of counci
to the increase and action was de-
ferred until tonight.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1920-03-23
EVANGELISTIC SERVICES

A good congregation was present
lst evening in the, Second Presby-
erian Church, the Rev. DR.. John Lse
Nilsson, preached an able and inssru"-
i've sermon.
The Rev George NJ. Cummings, 6
Washington, will be the speaker this
evening.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1920-03-23
HAPPENINGS ABOUT
CITY TOLD IN BRIEF.
Mrs. Robert L. Monroe has re-
turned from Colonial Beach, where
she spent the past ten days.

Mrs. John Lunt, has returned
from Middletown, Pa, where she
was the guest of her son, Lieut..
Samuel NJ Lunt, of the Aviation
Corps, U. S. A.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1920-03-23
KILLED BY ELECTRIC WIRE
3altimorean Meets Death While at
Work in Washington

William f. Hease, q years old,
,224 Giyndon avenue, was killed in
Washington yesterday by electric
ourns while at work in the Balti-
more and Orio freight yards.
Hesse was unloading a freight
ear when he touched the wire hang
ing from telegraph pole. He. was
thrown to the ground unconscious
and died ir an ambulance while
being taken to hospital.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1920-03-23

Our stock order Of $4,000 arrived
today. They are genuine tord PARIS.
Remschel Auto Sales. o9-tl
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1920-03-23

An important meeting of Fitz-
gerald Council No. 459, Knights OF
Columbus, will be held aU s o'clocl:
:"norrow night at the LY:aum Hall
wacn the question of increasing the
membership dues will be considesea.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1920-03-23


he cilancery suit Of David T.. Bay
.iss vs;. Samue. Petrello and others.
Samuel w. Pitts was appointed re-
.eiver to take charge of premises
Known as No. 303 Cameron street.
The special services conducted by
he laymen of the Methodist Episco-
pal Church South began in that
church last night and will be con-
lucted each night this week except
Saturday. John H. Trimyer con-
Quoted the exercises last night.
a meeting of the Woman's Mis-
sionary Society of the NJ. Z. Church
South, will be held at o'clock to-
morrow afternoon. All ladies Of the
congregation are cordially invited
and all members of the society are
urged to attend.
The faculty of the Alexandria
High School announces that reports
for the six weeks ending March II.
will be given out March 23 ana "a.
rhe obejct of this announcement is
20 enable parents to tote the prog
ress of the pupils in the High School
Upton Fl. Galleher, forty-eight
years old, died Sunday at his home,
Clarendon, Alexandria county. His
funeral will take place at o'clock
.omorrcw afternoon from the Meth
,dist Church at Clarendon
The Jubilee Social Club will give
is regular dance tomorrow, We'd
1csday, evening, in Odd Fellows !
Hall. Special music will be pro-
:ided and a large attendance is eX-
oected. IL: r'.;:
The Senior Class of the Alexan-
ria High School will present a play.
Green Stockings" in the High
school Auditorium April 7, s, and
}. and tickets are now on sale at the
Edison Music Shop, or can be pro-
cured from students of the A. H. s.
|. The American Women's Legion
|, will hold meeting at 3 o'clock Fri
. lay afternoon, at Community
enter, to discuss temporary quar-
'ers for the organization. A: full
attendance is earnestly requested
A meeting Of Liberty Rebekah
Lodge, l. o. O. r., will be held
It 7:3O tonight in Odd Fellows Hall,
| North Columbus street. ;, .,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1920-03-23

Fer results try q classified ad in
.he Gazette.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1920-03-23

In the Corporation Court today in
he cilanc@ry suit Of David E.. Bay
.iss vs. Samue. Petrello and others,
Samuel W. Pitts was appointed re-
,eiver to take charge of premises
Known as No. 303 Cameron street.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1920-03-23

Don't forget the meeting tonight
1T $3.50 at the Community Center,
517 Gibbon street. Parents teach
RS, mothers and friends all are in
ritcd 10 be present. Business OF
Importance.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1920-03-23

The Jubilee Social Club will give
is regular dance tomorrow, We'd
lcsday, evening, in Odd Fellows
Hall. Special music will be pro-
;ided and a large attendance is ex-
0ected. =, s
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1920-03-23

Upton II. Galleher, forty-eight
years old, died Sunday at his home,
Clarendon, Alexandria county. His
funeral will take place at 2 o'clock
.omorrow afternoon from the Meth
,dist Church at Clarendon. !.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1920-08-28
INSURANCE TO MAKE GOOD"
VACATIONS SPOILED BY RAIN
Local Broker Considering Phase of Re-
muneration When Weather Sharp In
terferes With Summer Outings.

When Washingtonians start out Tor
a sunny vacation next year it may be
possible for them to collect insurance
money for the days that are spoiled
by the rain, according to the value
set upon such spoliation by them and
amount of the premium.
a local insurance broker today an
nounced that a special agent or ms
firm was Investigating this phase OF
the insurance business in New 1ork'
and if the proposition looked feaSlple
government clerks going off on next
years vacations would be given
chance to insure themselves against
the weather.
If such a feature is added to the IN
surance game. the worry that pos
sibly Jupiter Pluvius with a watering
can may step in and break up ola
Soils reception after the grips are
packed and the vacationlstS are
looking up train schedules Will De
eliminated.
Proposal With Several Angles.
The rain insurance proposition mas
several angles. 1t has been WORKED
out satisfactorily in England Tor
number of years. The rainfall OF
locality in years past is taouia'eo. y
certain premium rate per dollar OF IN :
surance and per inch of ralhlail IL
mapped out The vacatIonlSts "aikS
into the insurance office. tens me
clerk he wants to be protected asdiis
bad weather, hands his premium 70