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r GERMAN T, WILL SIGN Tone of 'Allies' Notes Concerning Demands in Protocol Regard ed as Conciliatory Berlin, Dec-. 11,?The Allied "of.es demanding that Germany immedi ately accept the protocol to the peace treaty were received vester- j ?day afternoon. .' The tone of the notes-', according to German officials, was considered conciliatory. It was understood the i Entente agrees to permit postpone- j nif-nt of delivery of Gernran 'docks i and marine materials demanded as j reparation for the sinking of Lhe; interned: G or .nan fleet at Scapa Flow until it can be determined; whether their surrender would hope lessly cripple Germany's industries, ;is the Germans have contended. "Germany will sign," a w?ll post ed diplomat here declared when he had heard the provisions ci the Al- j lied no+es. DOCTOR OSLER VERY ILL ? ? Regius Professor of Medicine at Ox ford Suffers Attack of Bron chial Pneumonia Baltimore. Md., Dec. 11.?Sir William Osier, regius professor of medicine at Oxford University and formerly of the Johns Hopkins Uni-< ' versity, has taken a turn for the j worse. He is suffering: from bronchial pneumonia, it was learned here last night, in a telegram to Dr. Thomas Ii. Eulcher, from Dady Osier. Sir William is 70 years old. * THEATRES RICHMOND THEATRE A symphony of love and pathos } ?a drama that moves the heart 'with overwhelming appeal is ''The < - Bvofeen .Butterfly/' a production by that master craftsman of the screer>, Maurice Tourneur, at the Richmond Theatre tonight. The picture an adaptation of Penelope Knapp's great story, -Mar rene, and presents Lewis J. C'ody in a role different from anything the popular actor has ever done hereto fore. 'It is the soul of a genius poured into a most inspiring story of a great love and a great sacrifice. ? j INGOMAR THEATRE ; William S. Hart, who appears in '"The Return of "Draw Egan' " at the Ingomar Theatre tonight, has a staunch friend and admirer in "Fritz," the pinto pony, famous in photoplay annals. The two are seen in many scenes together in this yphotoplay. It seems that "Fritz" has come to know Hart as the one and only man for h m to bestow ; his affection'? on. either nrhtr r,r | cowpuwher <*> li?rr>? i?. bis 'pjrarl for for the not<Kl star. r.rrr the habit i , Othe'-fi are doing it. Buying i homes on easy lerms from C B. j i'Lanham and Company. 11" South! Fairfax .-'reel. i'U !'c "Why I i'nt Up With Rats for Years." Writes N. Windsor, Fanner. "Years ago I bought some rat pois on, which nearly killed our fine watch dog. It so seared us that we suffered a long time with rats until my neigh bor told me about EAT-SNAP. That's the sure rat killer and a safe une.'; Three sizes 25c, 50c, SI.00. Sold and guaranteed by R. E. Knight an.! Son. Alexandria; Mankin's Store, Falls Church. Oon't Wait Till Later - - - Buy Now! BUY ON CREDIT Seat Old Santa Claus USE YOUR CREDIT FOR A "MERRY CHRISTMAS" Oh, the joy of Christmas Shopping, where it is so easy to buy! Where you can use your CREDIT on your purchases! Where big, early buying before the wholesale advances, keep prices down to the lowest in Alexandria. Where your own EASY CREDIT TERMS will do. Any easy terms you say?that's the Farley way. A wonderful assortment of GIFT THINGS that .will make folks happy. Clothing is always an appreciable gift?you'll find at FARLEY'S an immense" assortment?marked with surprisingly low figures and offered to you on the EASY CREDIT TERMS your pocketbook approves. . CLOTHING FOR THE WHOLE FAMILY Boundless Range of Start ling Values in Our Showing of WOMEN'S NIFTY COATS $30.00 to S90.00 Gorgeous style?affair for women, misses and juniors. Un countable plain and fur trim med models, so neat and warm their purchasers might smile at even the vigors of Alaska. Silvertone, velours, plushes,, kersey, etc. Fur-trimmed or Now is the time to see this all eclipsing big Farley ad vance Christmas display, i ? r MEN'S SUITS AND OVERCOATS $30.00 to $82.50 ' What you want is quality! But you want style along with it. And here is where you get both. The celebrated-;;^nation plain. Some have large deep- ally ^dv^rti^ed m^k^s our pockets that are1 a part of the side panels, semi-belted arid belted all around effects, ex treme button-trimmed affairs; etc. ;'; " .' ' * i Magnificent Diversion of Modes WOMEN'S PRETTY DRESSES Serge, tricotine, satin and georgette models, showing the new Russian blouse styje, but toned over the shoulders. Also ? io new embroidered front ef ioct, ruffled ? skirts," tunics, panels; etc. Some.have large, beautiful cords that tie at the waistline, while others have belts of various' widths. Hand some coljars and cuffs,- on some these clresses; others are coi fr.rless. Your choice this week a: prices ranging up from "$30.00 to $47.50 Payments as low as you can arrange. ? ; terms as low as a dollar a,week and at the same , 'prices the manufacturers 'compel'the ex clusive cash stores to charge. The fashion climax ;t)f 'the world, combined with unbeat able values, covers our entire floor, the largest clothing store in the city. Overcoats comprise the fin est gems in the trade. Single breasted or doubie breasted, with or without belts, snap piest waist line, form fitting models. The suits embrace every new idea. The dashy, single breasted styles for young men and the conservative models. Extraordinary values'- this week at payments as low as a dollar a week. | WONDERFUL SHOWING OF GIRLS' COATS $8.50 and up Latest fur-trimmed ancLplain tail ored models, with belts, etc. Dainty high waisted models for the-little ones included, silvertone, broadcloth, wool jvelour, velvets, kersey, silk and wool i plush, corduroys, etc. Latest fall and | winter colors. Sizes 4 to 18 ^ : v ^ ' : WOMEN'S WAISTS' $1.98 to $15.00 ?? - Just;the prettiest line you ever saw. Thes season's newest models, georgette, crepe de chine, satin, in fact every wanted material. I MEN'S SHIRTS $1.98 to $9.98 They're exceptional values. A splen did showing in all the wanted styles, shades and colors. FIRST CHRISTMAS SHOWING OF P ! BOYS' CLOTHING S8.00 and np' ? j Boys' suits, blue .serge,; plain color flannels, corduroy and fancy mixed.cas-. simeres and homespun, latest single and double breasted waist seam and reg*u- | lar Norfolk models. All pants fully lined j and seams taped throughout. Size 8 to I j 18 years. Open 'Til 9 P.M. 'TO After Holidays son Kinc Street EASY PAYMENT PLAN Phone 574 No More or Trice, after you use RAT-SSS-V?. j t's a sure rodent killer." Trj'_ *-Pkrr.' and prove it. Rats killed with Rr.t SNAP leave -no smell. Ca-s or .'do^s J won't touch it. Guaranteed. '' 25c size (1 cake) enough for Pan try i Kitchen or Cellar. 50c size (2 cakes* for Chicken House, coop~. or small buildings. .*1.00 .size (5 cakes) enough for a1! farm ar.d out-buildings, storage build ; ingj, or factory buildings. Soid and Guaranteed by. R. K. Kni-rht and Son, Alexandria; Menkin'a 1 Store. Falls Church. PIioka 803 PALACE PRESSING CO. EXPERT l| li Cleaners and Pressers ? OUR MOTTO SERVICE 126 South Royal S'reel. t II ~>j i - Used Cars ' ? , i. In this day of uncertain deliveries, used cars for sale are almost unheard of. These cars are in first class condition n nd will no doub't. go rapidly. Avail yourself of the opportunity, now. Cadillac Eight in perfect condition; Price right to quick buyer. One Dodge Touring $750.00 One 7-Passenger (i-Cvi. Studebaker $750 One Model S3 Overland, Cheap Fletcher Motor Co. South Alfred Street. Telephone 379 ' my:' \ Jfl il ?'??(' pt"'" '-'-: "->J -'??11 I/ifa, BB fg 1 Because of its cleanliness the P'-.t faction Oil Heater is used for hen ting with kerosene in over s 000,000 homes today. This heater burns without soot or ashes, with glowing heat for fen hours on a gallon of oil. It is easily filled, cleaned and re wicked?odorless and portable. Indispensable in emergencies. Aladdin Security Oil ^ives besi re sults, At your dealer's. STANDARD OIL COMPANY N<'V/ Jersey) Washington O.C., 'i 'TTIMOPF. ml). I Charlotte. N.c. Charlcftrn. \v. vn. Cn.Tic.ton, S C. At 1 Christmas pp? 9 i - Time TOUR FRIENDS CAN BUY ANYTHING YOU CAN GIVE THEM EX CEPT YOUR PHOTO GRAPH. Make your gifts personal ones. Photographs will solve a lot of problems for the .busy man?as gifts they are always apprecia ted. Arrange for sitting now Give Your Friends A KODAK Keep a permanent record of all activities during the year. Nothing you could give would be more appreciated or have;a more lasting significance. We also handle a complete line of photo frames in ivory and silver. Alexandria Studio 416 King St. M. Loeb. Prop.