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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1915-01-13
COURT OF APPEALS
Tribunal Upholds Southern Eypress
Company in Refusing 10 Trans
port Liquor.

Richmond, Jan. 13--Among The
opinions handed down by the Sup
rene Court of Appeals yesterday
was decision, signed by Judge
Buchanan, reversing the decree OF
the Corporation Court of Bristol. up
holding the Southern Express Com
pany in its refusal to transport pack
ages containing wines, whiskeys and
beer and other liquors from Bristol
irto certain cities in North Carolina
Suit was instituted by the appellant
the Bristol Distributing Company,
Incorporated, against the Southern
Express Company, appellee, to conf
pei the latter to receive packages
containing wines, whiskeys, beers
and other liquor for transportation
from Bristol into North Carolina.
The bill was dismissed. Two errors
were assigned. 1t was alleged that
the trial court erred in holding the
Webb Kenyon law 20 he constitution
al. and if that law be valid, it was
further alleged the court erred in
holding that the statute of North
Carolina, prohibiting the Importation
of liquors to be within the purvicw
of the Webb Kenyon law, and if the
court did err in this respect, then it
was alleged that the North Carolina
State law was in violation of the
Webb-Kenyon law.
The Supreme Court did not touch
upon the constitutionality Of the
Webb-Kenyon law, but pointed out
that the Supreme Court OF Appeals
Of North Carolina had held that the
law of that State applied only to Ii
ouor intended for ale, more than
certain amount in any one peron's
possession being prima facie evidence
of intent to sell and that the law
was not directed against liquor
meant for personal use. Therefore
it was held, it is not a violation Of
the law of North Carolina for
common carrier to receive for trans
portation liquor meant only for per-
oral use. The decision of the lower
court was reversed and a decree to
that effect ordered entered. Inc
Southern Express Company will have
to transport into North Carolina
liquors which are intended only tor
nersonal consumption.
Many other opinions were ha"deo
down.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1915-01-13
CIVIL AND POLICE JUSTICE
Council Called Upon to Fix Salary
of Next Official.

The introduction Of Il resolution iT
city council at its meeting last night
by Councilman Brumback in referen'
ce 20 the salary of the civil and po'
lice Justice of Alexandria, which Off.
ce was created by the last legislature
has called attention to the fact that
the people of Alexandria will be cal
led upon to vote for an official to fill
the position on the first Tuesday in
November. Already there has been
talk of a number Of attorneys who
will enter the race.
The new justice will enter upon
his duties on January lst. next at
which time the Office Of police JUS
tice of Alexandra. now held by
Harry Z. Cation and the six justices
of the peace, some OF whom are elect
ed by the people and others appoint
ed by the Judge Of the, corporation
court will be superseded. The new
court will have greater jurisdiction
that is at present held by the police
Justice or the justices of the peace
as all suits OF less than $500 will
he decided in that court. Many OF
these small cases which are appealed
from justices courts are now heard
in the corporation court.
The law providing for the new
official gives the City council the
right to fix the alary and, the resolu-
ton introduced last night by Council
man Brumback was for that purpose
although no specified salary was
named therein. The resolution was
referred to the committees on gene
raj laws and finance.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1915-01-13
GERMANY'S DENIAL.
Holy See Asks Reparation in Matter
of Cardinal Mercier.

Rome, Jan. 13.--"The German de-
NAL that Cardinal Mercier was ar
rested in Brussels. is true in only a
technical sense" says the Tribuna in
special edition. ''The cardinal
was not physically arrested and
brought away from his residence,
but he, nevertheless, was placed IN
a state of arrest within his palace.
"The German government, real
izing that violence against a prince
OF the church would have painful
consequence throughout the world,
and also among the Catholic popula-
ton of Germany, and fearing the
effect Of measures which might be
taken by the Vatican. decided hur-
riedly to restore conditions to their
former status. Nevertheless, an act
of violence has been committed
against the primate of Belgium. =
"The holy see has asked that rep
aration be made by the German gov
ernment. The explanation of Germ
any is awaited eagerly"
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1915-01-13
NOT THINKING OF 1916.
Wilson Corrects Impression Made in
Indianapolis Speech.

Washington, Jan. 13.-President
Wilson declares that he was not
thinking of announcing his candi-
dacy, for 1916 when he made the
statement in his indianapolis speech
last Friday that the people Of the
United States might have a chance
to Judge of his acts.
His utterance was interpreted by
the audience and by others at the
time as hint that he might be q
candidate for denomination.
The President explained to callers
today that what he had in mind was
that future generations would pass
upon his acts as President.
The President refused absolutely
to discuss the question of being 2
candidate. Efforts were made to ge'
an expression Of opinion from him
on the one term plank of the Balti
more platform, but Mr. Wilson shool
his head and refused to answer
questions. He said that he could no
talk about himself.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1915-01-13
FTSERAL OF Il. L. DAMRCE.
Delegations From This City ATTEND
Obsequies at Rockfsh.

Funeral services FOR i. l.. Damf"n'
the Southern Railway brakeman, HAo
was killed in An accident at New
Glasgow, Va, took place yesterday
afternoon from the home Of his
parents. near Rockfsh, Va. Mir.
Damron's body was taken from Char
lottcsNlle yesterday. Delegations
representing Observation-Disclosures
Lodge. of Masons, Mt. Vernon
Chapter, Royal Arch Masons, Poto-
mas Lodge OF. Odd Fellows, and, the
Junior Order of United American
Mechanics, of which organizations
Mr.. Danron was. e member, left
here yesterday morning and attended
the funeral.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1915-01-13
DUAL AFFLICTION-

The death Of fjrs. Edmonla burke
wife of John c. Burke, which took
place at an early hour yesterday
morning. was announced in the Ca-
zette. She expired at her home, "'1
North Royal street. Her death "as
due to pneumonia.
At the time the husband and chill
drcn were gathered around TIC bee
of Mrs Burke. Miss Susan \. Brady
the latter's sister, was in an adjoining
room suffering from the sane NAL
adv. Her death was seen to be Inev'-
table, and about the time tie SIN
was setting she, TOO, paid the debt OF
nature.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1915-01-13
FRENCH TROOPS
IN ACTION TODAY
Endeavoring to Drive
Wedge Through German
Lines in West
TYPHOID EPIDEMIC.
Russians in Eastern War Zone Rein
forcing Their Entire Front in An
ticipation of German Dash.

Paris, Jan. 13-French troops are
in action today east and west Of
Rheims in an effort to drive wedgt
through the German lines and thu:
lift the siege OF the city.
All frontal attack on the main
German positions north Of Rheim:
have failed and the French comman-
der declares the German line here is
too strong to be carried in this way.
A result the new movement have
been initiated by General Joffre and
if successful the Germans must re-
tire or face the danger of an as
sault from the rear.
The fighting also continues to the
northeast of Scissors, where the
German are sacrificing men in pro-
digal fashion in an effort to retake
trenches the French carried by as
sault last week.
On the heights Of tbs Meuse both
sides have attempted forward move
ments. but so far without success.
In the vicinity Of st. Mihlel the
French are maintaining their new
positions, but so far have been un-
able to gain any additional ground.
The government still withholds de-
tails Of the fighting in Alsace, where
snow has interfered with the p!ann-
ed movements on large scale. 1t is
stated at headquarters, however, that
the French are maintaining all OF
the positions recently captured.
Prisoners coming from the north
saw that an epidemic Of typhoid pre-
walls in the German ranks. The num-
her of cases is increasing. e52rcla.iy
among the late arrivals from the VOL
unteer army, who have not been. IN
oculated with anti-typhoid serum.
Pctrograd, Jan, 13-Anticlpat'ng
another attempt on the part OF the
Germans to break through the Rus
sion lines at a new point now that
their offensive on the Vistula has
been checked, the Russians are re-eh-
forcing their entire front from the
extrcme north to the Pilica river
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1915-01-13
OLD OFFICERS ELECTED.
First Meetings of Directors OF Frs
And Citizens National Bank

Tho first meeting Of the board OF
directors of the First and Citizens
National Banks were held today. in
both institutions the old officers were
elected again as follows:
First ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS L.
Boothe. president; NJ. B. Harlow
vice president; George E. Warne!d'
cashier; J. Johnston Green, assistant
cashier.
Citizens National:-Edward L.
Daingerfeld, president; Carroll
Pierce. vice president; Richard NJ
Green, cashier; N. L. DinWlddle: as
sistant cashier.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1915-01-13

ACTION UNANIMOUS.
st. James Church Anxious For Pro-
fessor to Fill Vacancy Caused by'
Elevation of DR.. Darst.

; Richmond, Jan. 13-Rey. Berry
man Green. D. D., professor OF Ela:e
rectorate of st. James Episcopal
Seminary, ut Alexandria, Va, vas
unanimously extended z call 10 ;he
rectorate Of ST.. James Epjiscogal
Church, Of this city, by the vestry of
the church, at meeting hcld las.
night.
Dr.Grcen is regarded as one q
! the ahlest men and strongest nr2ach-
ers in his church, and is, further. one
of the most noted churchmcn in rhe
! two dioceses Of Virginia lie has
twice been elected bishop-coadiatcr
OF Virginia. When he was first elect
ed. lie declined; some years later ilna
dignity was again proffered him and
ne accepted, but subsequent attack
Of i'll health impe!ed him to with
draw his acceptance.
Born in Charlotte County, Va, Dir.
Green entered the theological semi
nary upon the conclusion Of MS
secular studies and, after graduating
from that institution, entered upon
an active ministry and pasSornte.
From charge in Bristol, Va, lie as
sumed the duties Of rector OF s..
Johns parish, in Essex County
years before held by the regered
Bishop John B. Newton-which
aecessitatcj long journeys o;er rough
loads in order to of1iciste at st.
Paul's ChurcI, which III addition to ST.
Iohn's in Tappahanrock, was within
his parish.
From Tappallannock Dr.. Greer
went to LcesDurg, Va, where hc re-
NAMED for some years, aftcrwatda
taking charge of Old Christ Chnrrn
n Alexandria, Va, He continued 70
serve as rector Of the Alexandra
.hurch until the insistcnt demands of
The board Of visitors OF the thco!o-
gical seminary induced him to bend
mis- energy and talents TO teachIEG
Students Of that Institution. For this
lutv DR.. Green has proven that hn
IS essentially qualified, as he IS not
only an exceedingly erudite man,
but is also gifted with the quality u
being able to impart his knowledge
to others.
The vestry Of st. James, it is uH'
lerstood, feels that the calling Of DIR.
Green is peculiarly fitting and a'-
propriate, since i'll addition TO rs
Great gifts and telling personaliay.
he was warm and close fl1":.a
of the late rector Of t;c
.nurch. the well loved William
Meade Clarke, D. D.. who served nc
.hurch brilliantly and faithfully for
many years. After the death Of d.
Clark, Rev. Thomas c. Darst, d.
D.. became rector, and since hts f1"-
secration as Bishop Of East Ca1o~
lima. the church has been withorF
rector.
James r. Gordon and Murray Z"
McGuire, mebers Of The vestry. !ii-
todav for Alexandria, in order I" eH-
tend the formal cali to Dr.. Green
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1915-01-13
DIVORCES GRANTED.

In the Corporation Court today
DEGREES for divorces were granite;
Mary E. II. Owens from her husband
Edward Owens, and John H. Nit
chell from his wife, Julia A. BOYD
Perry. Mitchell. Desertion was giver
as the ground and both PLAINTIFFS
were represented by Attorney Robin
son Moncure.
In the case of Edwin Willis Davis
VS.. Beulah NJ. Davis, the plaintiff
was awarded a divorce from the de-
fendant upon the ground Of deser'
ton.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1915-01-13
RICHMOND TONIGHT.

There will be a very interesting
program at the Richmond tonight
where six good reels will he pre-
sented The last shown was '"fhc
Million Bid" but on account Of bad
weather there was a small number
present. The manager viii try to
get this reel again so as TO lot every
one see this picture.
The Lubin Company will present
good comedy tonight, "Cheap
Transportation"
The first show starts az $50
sharp.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1915-01-13
Promoter Fatally Hurt.

Richmond, Va. Jan. l3.-ColoneI
Sidney Ormsby, 20 years old. oil Phil
adelphia, who has been in Richmond
= month or two, in promotion bust
ness, was probably fatally hurt
Monday when he was knocked down
bv an autotruck and his skull frac-
tured.
Colonel Ormsby is president of
the Middle States Loan Society, with
Offices at 1414 South Penn square,
Philadelphia.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1915-01-13

There are virtually no develop
ments in the double murder in
Alexandria county early last Sunday
morning. Most people believe row
that robbery was the motive.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1915-01-13
NOTICE KNIGHTS TEMPLAR.

The regular conclavc Of Old Do
mion .Comandery, will be helH Fri
day evening, January iJ. l9l= At
7:3O O'Clock.
Citizens dress.
w. H. CHARLES, Captain General.
1873. A. G.. UHLER, Recorder.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1915-01-13
LOCAL BREVITIES

The Board CT Managers Of thT
.Children's Home will meet Thursday
night in the home at 7:l5 sharn,
and at g O'Clock the Allison w. c. T.
u. will hold tlieir regular meeting
at the same place, and all members
are urged to he present at both meet
ings.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1915-01-13

A. +. Gundlac, of 1904 Williams
Avenue, Richmond, Va, has claimed
the automobile which was awarded
by the Relief Hook and Ladder Com
pany. He was decided to have the
privilege of disposing Of the machine
but could not be located until TODAY.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1915-01-13

DlED-At l1:45 A. NJ. Tuesday, jan
uary y, 1915, at the residence of
her parents, 232 North Payne st.
RUBY MAY LAWLER. Funeral
from the residence 3 O'Clock to-
morrow Thursday afternoon.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1915-01-13

George W. Wolf, Is years old, son
of the late William and Lena Wolf,
died at the home OF his mother. 1922
King street, last night.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1915-01-13
NEWS OF THE DAY
Famine is raging in Palestine and
the population Of the entire coun-
try is facing starvation.

The funeral of DR.. Hunter Holmes
Powell, of Cleveland, was held yes
terday afternoon at Winchester, Va.
DR.. Powell was a native of Loudoun
county, Virginia. and was 70 years
old. He served in the Confederate
Army in the Second Virginia Cav
airy.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1915-01-13

Turkey has acceded to all Of italy's
demands, and arrangements are un-
der way whereby the Ottoman gov
ernment will give satisfaction for
the invasion Of the Italian Consul
late at Hodeida and the dragging
therefrom of the British vice consul.
who had sought refuge there.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1915-01-13

LOST-Small, black, long haired
dog. Reward if returned to 700
Prince street. l3-3t.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1915-01-13

$4,000 to loan on first NOR
tage on city property in
amounts from $500 up, Ap-
ply.
i. HOWARD w. SMITH
1O7 N. Fairfax St,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1915-01-13

If you want to see how
good old clothes can be made
to look after proper clean
ing and. pressing, try our
service.
THE COST is LOW
Use the telephone. We cal
for and deliver our work.
C.. M. SCHWAB
4l6 King Street. Home
phone 124M. Bell 446.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1915-01-13

Go to the Hotel Ram1nel for the
best oysters.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1915-01-13

A London Daily News dispatch
from Copenhagen says: The Neuse
Freie Press publishes statement
that Queen Wilhelmina of Holland,
the Grand Duchess of Luxembourg,
and the Swiss president, under the
guidance of President Wilson, are
working for peace. All monarchs Of
neutral countries have been invited
to Join the peace movement.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1915-01-13

Oliver Duff, a negro farmer, his
wife and five children were burned
to death in fire that destroyed their
home Monday at Macedonia, Law
renee county, Ohio. Duff arose early
in the morning and started Il fire.
Returning to he'd he was awakened
shortly afterward by the cracking
of flames. The negro rushed from
the house forgetting his family.
He inhaled flames in seeking to re-
enter the house to save them. He
died a few hours later at the home
of brother. The bodies of the
others were cremated.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1915-01-13

The Cairo correspondent OF the
GiornaJe d'Italia of Rome says
Great Britain is planning to trans
form Syria into an independent
kingdom, with Prince Mohammed
Daud, direct descendant Of Moham.
med Ali, who conquered Syria il
1882, but was compelled by the
European powers to relinquish his
control of the country in 1S41. as
sovereign under an English protec-
torate. This, the correspondent says,
will bring to realization Great Bri-
tain's hope to build railway from
the Syrian coast through Jerusalem,
Basra, and Delhi to Calcutta.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1915-01-13

Fair and colder tonight; tent
perature about IS degrees;
Thursday fa5c.
High tide SAT a. M. and 6:2p
p. III. :
Sun rises T:15; Sun sets SOB.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1915-04-08
THE NEXT DRY DRIVE.

The Prohibitionsts have decided
that the time has come to leave off
merely asking and to demand what
they want. The success with which
the dry movement has met, in prac-
tically all the states except Ohio and
California, has convinced the church
people who make up the majority OF
the dry forces, that they can have
their way completely if they abso-
lutely insist upon it. Therefore they
have determined to enter the next
national conventions with the demo-
cratic, republican and progressive
presidential candidates absolutely
pledged to be unequivocally for pro-
hibition. They say that they hardly
expect to have majority in either
of the conventions, but that they are
likely to have a vote large enough
exercise a dominant influence over
the fortunes of any candidate who
does not meet their requirements.
The fact has transpired that an
effective organization already has
been completed to look after the cleo
ton of delegates to the conventions.
The drys in all three parties are com
bining to send enough delegates, they
say, to see that only prohibitionists
is on guard at the white house. Then
they will turn their attention to the
senators and representatives.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1915-04-08
ROME NOT IN POLITICS.

Of course Rome's not in politics;
who is it says these Toelicks are office
seeking Dutch and Micks? why the
very idea.) Why, there's the Pope of
Rome, we know he wouldn't for an
Office go two steps, he might stump
his Big Toe (And wouldn't that be
awful, Mabel?) Pope Plus didn't
say, I'm King; Pm God; Priest,
Daddy--everything," and pat his
Holy" Saint Pete's ring Che wears
upon his digit.) Pope Leo didn't
say, "This fit, in politics that we be
IT; we must in high positions sit"
(But he said lot like that. At De-
troit Bishop Ireland said, "Let papel
candidates go head, the Pope APP
proves and that's huff sed."- but he
was joking) Of course nobody with
good sense thinks Gibbons with his
job immense, would take the place Of
presidents. {No, he'll just boss
them.) When Slippery Cardinal Jim
goes down, It's merely to show off his
gown trimmed Irish green to match
his frown. He wouldn't tell the Pre-
sident a thing that people might in
vent into politics intent,-(He'll let
Tumulty do that.) "We're not in po-
litics, at ALL" says scheming Bishop
dad" McFaul, I'VE want the offices,
that's ALL" (And Woodrow let them
have 80 per cent of them.) And as
for Father Phelan, say, he wouldn't
have job for pay he'd rather cussi
US any day. (''To hell with the gov
ernment.") It's barely possible that
Noll would take job that paid good
toll to pay for prayers for his soul
(For lies told on the Stinger.) Of
course we know that Glynn was not
in politics when our hot shot upset.
his treacherous K C. plot THAT he,
pulled off at Washington) Ands
Sweitzer, that Chicago cheese, who.
has the Papacy disease, and coughs,
up Purgatory fees,- isn't in poll
tics) He's running just for exercise 3
to help digest those Free Trade pies,
and draw attention from the lies (his
party told the people.) i
Rome has our army and our boats,
our House and Senatorial votes, and
swearsa she'll also get our goats
(if we make holler) She has our
President and press-the part she
hasn't she'll suppress-an then
where will be our redress like
Blacks at Marshall, Texas.)
There's one thing makes US sing
our song, the people soon will right
this wrong-Rome won't hold Office
very long,-(weIl kick her out next
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1915-04-08
FIFTEEN YEARS AGO.

Henry Ford, the automobile manu-
facturer, was engineer in an electric
light plant in Detroit. Charley Muir
ohv the base ball millionaire, was a
reporter on the Cincinatti ENQUIRER
-ag-.ate, was conie-opera cone
dian, glad to get $50 a week Charlie
Weegham, owner of the Chicago
ederal base ball team and string
of restaurants, was a waiter in a
room. And so it goes.
The list could be strung out to a
columns length. Therefore, when
you hear boy or young man com
lain that he has no chance, take him
by the arm and tell him few things.
There never was time in the
worlds history when there were more
for young man to
push to the front. There never was
q time when a little intelligence and
would provide a man
with competence in a few years.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1915-04-08
POOR BILLY SUNDAY.

Poor Billy Sunday is having his
own troubles. 1t seems that there are
people, who even though they may
believe that "the laborer is worthy
of his hire" think that he ought to
tell his employers what he does with
the money they give him. 1t is esti-
mated that the evangelist makes
about 100000 year and yet this
immense sum does not bring peace
and serenity to the plainspeaking
preacher. Somebody is always ask
ing not "where did you get it?" but
what are you doing with it? Sun
day has hardly left Philadelphia be-
fore another former associate de-
mands an accountin. The dissatis-
fed party this time is Francis Porter,
a former press agent for Sunday,
who sends to the newspapers a state
ment in which he demands an ac-
counting of the 100000 contributed
by Philadelphians to the support of
the eyangelist's campaign there. Por-
ter declares there is shortage of
more than $4,000, and says: 1.-THE
real truth of the situation is that
you Sunday are commercializmg
the name of Jesus Christ, bodily us
ing his sacred name to advertise a
money-making business"
"A decided disposition" his state
ment continues, has been shown (by
the campaign committee) to avoid
supplying the contributors to this
fund with detailed information re-
garding its disbursement"