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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1919-02-26

(but of less courage and manhood
than he) as to whether the prohibition
law should be enforced. The State OF
Virginia had solemnly written, by the
majority vote of the sovereign peo-
pie, that alcohol in the shape OF be-
veragcs should not come within its
borders. From that time on the only
question with him was whether the
law was being violated. He knew what
law meant. He recognized the right
of the people to legislate. He knew
that there was a minority, made reck-
Jess by their own thirst, who would
encourage negro bootleggers and
white adventures to resist him and
that his life would be constantly in
danger. He knew that many of those
who do not believe in law and order
were hiding behind good regulations,
and by their position and their criti-
cism of the enforcement Of prohibit
ton were giving aid fand comfort to
the lawless with whom he had to
deal directly. But this knowledge
never withheld him for a moment in
the full and complete conduct of his
duties.
He was fearless. Dr.. Peters said at
the funeral that if Payne ever knew
fear no one else ever knew thai he
knew it. Alone or with help made little
difference to him. If the law was be-
ing broken he went straight there and
did his work. He has no rcspcctor 81
persons. I have seen him bring an e%-
Governor and Il negro boctlegger to
Jail in the same party. As impartial as
he was brave he made an ideal officer.
The thing perhaps above all others
in his life that will live as a monu-
mcnt to his memory was his devo-
ton to the highest and best that there
is in American citizenship. He blaZed
the way for law enforcement. He set
an example for every man in the old
Commonwealth to follcw. He laid
down life that will forever stand as
Il beacon light among the oGicers o.
this State, life of which his loved
one: may be proud.
The whole State of Virginia will
feel his loss. He was the right hard Ct
prohibition He Went down a sacrifice
to the maje:ty and the dignity of
the law. Those of US who are left be-
hind should feel in his deceaSe not
only the loss that we have incurred
but great inspiration and awaken
ing of better things and more active
work among these w:lo believe in law
and order.
have taken occasion to write these
few passing thoughts because ] have
been so close to him and have seen
him as he was, honest. brave. loyal
aid true.
Frank s. Ball.
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Communicated
Editor Alexandria Gazette,
Alexandria, Va.

Alexandria, Va.
The passing of man like William
+. Payne deserves more than ordinar!
notice. His life was short but II was
90 filed with those things which make
for law and order that it has been
. benediction to all with whom he has
been associated. Throughout the Com
monwealth Of Virginia today there IS
feeling Of deep loss among those
who believe in law and correspond
ing rejoicing OIL the part Of the non
ie.cript body of boot lcggers and law
breakers who are mingled through our
people.
| have just left his grave after lis
/senng to the very impressive Grafton
Of DR.. j. Sidney Peters on his lie
work. The very best of the citizen
ship of the county was there. Men OF
position and men humble in life
mingled in their sorrow and regret
over the loss Of this man who had
been such a power for decency. Look
ing over that crowd | was impressed
by this fact, that never in my life
had ! seen in my county such 4 body
Of honorable men gathered to pay
their last respects to one who has de-
parted. Not all Of them were neighbors
ard friends. Many perhaps had never
had ii personal acquaintance with
iim But all had the real spark of
manhood within them that is touched
by the life of another real man. The
tears that flowed ut the open grave
were prompted as much by admiration
fcr his life as for regret at his death.
In recent months have been
thrown into daily contact with this
man. | have seen him and consulted
with him and have talked over more
than two hundred cases with him. In
al Ct that time have never seen
him do or heard him say thing that
was unmanly. His mind was set on
justice before the law and oftentimes,
when any c,ubt whatever existed as
to guilt or innocence, he had stood u
firmly for a release of those charged
with violating the prohibition laws.
The last official act he did in our
court was to state to the Judge that a
prisoner under indictment should be
released and that in his belief the case
should be dropped. His last words to
the man who killed him were words of
mercy. But he was ceaseless IN his
endcavors to apprehend those who
were violating the law. Night and day
until he was nearly worn cat he went
doing the unpleasant things while
those for whose security he was en-
ployed slept. He was faithful 10 the
last minute of his life to the enforce
ment of the law.
He never stopped to take part in
the conflict which was raging about
him in the minds Of men of intellect
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Il You Will Call

in and let us explain, we can sho"
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FOR SALE

Phone 600 Phone 500
No. 10 Cedar Street. Roacmont,
No. % Cedar Street, Rcsemont,
No. y Rosemont Avenue, Ro-cmont
No. - Rosemont Avenue. Rosemont
81 acre place Braddock Heights
Fine, large country home at Brad
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Several cottages at East Braddock
Bu1Ga!cw cottage a: Mount Ida
Heights,
If you have property to sell phone
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phone No. 500.
Phone 500 Phone 600
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LOST AND FOUND.

Lost-Tuesday afternoon, or evening
watch charm in shape of carteen,
valued as present from friend. Re
ward if returned to LOG South st.
Asaph street.
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For S2.2--Rare opportunity for a
home. House situated one mile from
ljty between two electric stations.
five mites walk from same, hot
air hea: tcn rooms, can easily be
converted into two apartments; lot
= b. ll2; surrounded by hedge
fence; also outbuildings. Price 81
800. Easy terms. Apply to a. s.
Doniphan, King and Columbus St.
t7-tf.
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HELP WANTED

W.ANTED-A bright and strong
young man to help in hardware
store, one who would like to learn
the business preferred. Address in
own handwriting; with references.
p. 0. Box 90, Alexandria, Va.
42-t::.
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LOST AND FOUND

Iosc-On Thursday afternoon OF the
2.20 train from Washington 10
Alexandria, purse containing con-
siderable money and tickets. Liberia!
reward if returned to the Gazette
Office. 47-3t.
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ROOMS WANTED

WANTED-BSy- two ladies. two or
three unfinished rooms or second
floor for light housekeeping. Terms
reasonable. Address 3. COS Queen
street.
iS-3r.
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APARTMENT WANTED

Apartment Wanted-Wanted nicely
furnished apartment for small FAM
ily Address L. II D., care Ct Ga
zcttc Office. 4o-1t,
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I'E(C,Il;;

On account of the Launching Of the Hall" by
the Virginia shipbuding Corporation, Thursday after
noon our store will close at one ococRs in order
to give employees opportunity to witnesshis great
event. and pay tribute to the Corporation which, has put
new life into business interests Of Alexandria, They
have cur congratulations and best wishes for ccesSA
Williston graphic., 1919-01-16
PARTY .
GIVEN MISS PETERSON

Roth arms of the service, the army
.rd tho navy. were we'll represented
at the military wedding " VIII WIZ,
took place in Library Hall SATURDAY
night amid shouts of ~laughter ana .
decided lack of the usual conveni1oh-
ality, although no detail was lacking
to make the wedding party comPlete.
The occasion was a farewel parry
piven by the Williston teachers ana
The girls from the court house Of
fees In honor Miss Anna Peterson
who leaves soon for California Tor a
well-earned rest. About forty guests
were present and after the wedding
ceremony the evening was spent IN
dancing and very normal gooo
The hall was decorated with
strea1ners of red and white and IN
honor of the wedding the refresh
ments took the form of an ice WIN
a red heart in a white setting. MISS
Peterson was given a bouquet OF req
and white carnations, Miss McCradie
making a very pretty speech IN
Which she told her what the flowers
were to bring her rest and recrea-
ton and recovery, and above all tne
love love Of her many friends. Miss Pet
erson gave a very happy response
and promised to be in Wllhston 50 50
often that "Good- bye wasn't final or
fitting. It was just until We meet
The Ladies' Quartette gave a. num-
ber Of delightful selections and add
ed much to the happy spirit OF the
evening. H..
Williston graphic., 1919-01-16
.ELK'S Big SHOW
IS COMING SOON
LOCAL ORDER OF B. p. o. E. TO
STAGE SHOW AT LOCAL ARM
ORY-DATES LATER *-

After war was declared by the
United States, the B. p. O. E. OF
America suspended all socal actlvi-
ties and amusement events, for which
thew had become noted, and devoted
their time, money and energy, and
in HUNDREDS of cases shed ther life
blood for the cause Of freedom and
victory. Now however that the war
is over they are ready to turn again
to ther old time cheerful attitude and
endeavor to dispel some Of the gloom
and depression caused by the hor-
rors of war and the greater horror
of our recent epidemic OF influenza
With this idea in view the Wllhston
lodge preparing to present what Is
said to be the worlds best comedy,
"Are You An Elk?" or Chow Faith
er Joined the Lodge"
The cast will be composed OF some
of Wlliston's best theatrical artists
and is under the stage direction OF
Mr.. Sanford Dodge the we'll known
actor and stage manager.
The object of this show is to cause
the audience who attend to spend an
evening of enjoyment consisting OF
brilliant comedy up-to-date- special
tes with vocal and instrumental musl-
cal numbers.
The names of the artists who Will
participate as we'll as the date OF the
nroducton will be announced next
week and the event can be antlcl-
pated with genuine interest, as the
Elks of Williston will put forth every
effort to make this occasion a real
c,1ccoSS
Williston graphic., 1919-01-16
K. P. LODGE ELECTS
OFFICERS FOR 1919

At regular meeting of the K. Of
P. Lodge held Monday evening at
Castle Hall, Williston Lodge No.
"a of the knights Of Pythias elected
the officers for the coming year.
A rousing meeting was held and
plans laid for one of the best years
in the lodges history. The meeting
opened at 6:30 with a supper after
which the business meeting was held.
The following officers were elected
for the coming year and installation
will take place next Monday evening
at which time all members are urged
to be present. A supper will be
served at $3.50.
F. E. Becker, Chancellor Command
er.
Harry Weatherwax, Vice Chan
cellor.
U. l.. Burdick, Prelate.
J. T. Austin, Master of Work.
George Andrews, Master of ex-
checker.
v. G. Dickey, Keeper of Record and
Seals. ".
Herbert Spearin, Master at Arms.
Frank Davis, Inner Guard.
John 'Jarstad, Outer Guard.
T. C. Hutchinson, Trustee.
NJ. Bartholomew, Trustee.
The officers elect treated the lodge
to an oyster supper following the
election which was held at the Great
Northern Cafe.
Williston graphic., 1919-01-16
FIRST NATIONAL
BANK ELECTS OFFICERS

p At a meeting of the board of Di-
rectors of the First National Bank
of this city held Tuesday officers and
directors for the following year were
elected. In commenting on the bust
ness of the past year VIM. s. David
son newly elected Vice President stat,
ed that the business had increased
and was far ahead of any previous
years and that they look for a much
better year and a gain in business
during the coming year.
The following officers were elected:
John Shaw, President; VIM. S. David
son, Vice President; A. J. Field, Vice
President; Oscar Bell, Cashier; Floyd
Stewart, Assistant Cashier; c. y.
Harding, Assistant Cashier.
The board of directors are: }: b.
Lyons, John Shaw. VIM. S. Davidson,
Oscar Bell and A. J. Fields.
Williston graphic., 1919-01-16
WORkMEN TAKE
POSSESSION OF SHOP

Carpenters, Plumbers, Electricians,
and bricklayers took possession of the
Graphic shop on Monday of this
week and it is impossible for us to
get out the paper we would like to
this week.
Many new changes for the better
ment of the shop are being made and
when these workmen are finished we
will have one of the best shops in
the state. Much work is being done
around the linotype machine and it
was impossible for our operator to
work at it this week.
Some items of interest we are
forced to leave out of this weeks is
sue but hope to be in position to
give you more news and better pa
per- next week.
Williston graphic., 1919-01-16
ANNUAL MEETING At
IS HALO At CHURCH

The annual meeting of the Con-
'gregational church was held in the
church basement last Friday evening,
January 10TH A supper was served
by the ladies aid of the church at
Z p, NJ. after which the business
meeting was held. The various COM
mittees were heard from and the
financial condition of the church was
reported as good.
F. p. Bergman as Treasurer re-
ported that all expenses had been
paid and that the sum of $14O,OO re-
mained in the treasury.
C. D. Milloy in charge of the build.
ing fund reported $1,000 collected
and that all local debts were cleared.
Miss Baldwin as head of the Mis-
sionary Committee reported that a
budget of 1855 had been paid and
also $27 paid out by the Sunday
School for other causes.
: The active membership OF the
church at the present time was re-
ported at 1877.
There were about IT'S present at
the supper after which talks were
Given by William Owens, E. c. Car
ney and Rev. E. H. Stickney D. D. of
Fargo followed by the business meet
ing.
The following church officers were
elected:
Clerk, Mable Boystrem; Treas, C.
D. Milloy; Choister, Miss Baldwin;
Sunday School Supt., c. c. Converse;
Asst. Supt., A. J. Field.
Trustees: E. c. Carney; Chairman,
J. 0. Siebert; Sec. R. M. Calderwood,
George FAIRIES, John Shaw, L.: j..
Rodman, N. F. Saxton, c. D. Milloy,
F. B. Bergman.
Deacons: S. E. Vanderhoef, w. c.
Harlan, r. NJ. Calderwood, G.. M.
Thomas. w. H. Shemorry.
Z Ushers: S. E. Vanderhoef, J. U.
Siebert, C. O. Harding, Colemen Bar
Williston graphic., 1919-01-16
WILLISTON INCAMPMENT
HOLDS ELECTION

The Williston Incampcent No. %
fo the I. O. o. F. held their annual
election of officers last evening at the
l. O. o. F. Hall. The following Off
GERS were elected for the following
year:
M: A. Hegge, C. p; ]. w. Disney,
S. w.; A. w. Cascaden, H. P; D. Nc
Master, J. w.; William Clissman,
Scribe and D. F. King, Treas.
This Incampment meets every We'd
nesday night after the meeting of the
suh0rdinate lodge.
Williston graphic., 1919-01-16
NAM FOUND FROZEN
TO DEATH IN ICE

A man by the name of Roy Will.
liams who lived 80 miles south OF
Alexander in Mckenzie county was
found frozen in the ice on the Mis-
souri, River last Friday by William
HcIntosh who happened to be driving
up the river. The body was found
about 2 1-2 miles west Of the David
son farm. The coroner P. c. Hamre
was at once summoned to the scene
and with the aid of the Great North
ern Section crew the body was re-
moved from the ice. 1t was then brot
to the Hamre Undertaking parlors in
the city and from papers found in the
mans pockets his name was learned.
Mr.. Williams was last seen on the
3Oth. of December and it was thot
that he has started out on foot to
Williston and became last in the
storm and was forced to lie down for
rest where he became overcome by
the cold and froze to death.
Relatives near Alexander were no.
titled and the body was sent there for
burial.
Williston graphic., 1919-01-16
Island infested With Influenza.

Washington, Jan. Is. Threatened
with extinction by influenza, the popu-
lation of the Island OF Tahiti, French
possession in the Society islands group
in the Pacific, has, waited in vain. In
the past few days, news dispatches
have announced that the scourge had
run it's course, but nevertheless, be-
lated plans for aid are going forward
while an answer to an official query
is awaited. More than one-seventh of
Tahiti's population of about 10000 in.
habitants was dead month ago.
Williston graphic., 1919-01-16
REBEL LEADERS !;
Leave BERLIN
liebknecht and Eichhorn Flee
From Capital as Spartacan
Regime CrumbIes.
DOCUMENTS SEIZED
Members Of Faction Executed in eer.
lin az Measure Of Reprisal-Order
Restored Outside Capital, Ac.
cordino to Reports.

Copenhagen, Jan. 15.--Dr. Karl
Liebknecht, the spartacan leader, 10
reported to have fed from Berlin to
Leipzig, according to advices received
here. Former Chief Of Police Eich-
horn, according to the Vorwaerts Of
Berlin, has fed to Denmark, using q
passport obtained from the Danish
legation some days ago. A large mass
Of documents have been seized at
EichhOrn's residence.
The government of Berlin has issued
warrants for the arrest of DR.. Lieb-
knecht, Rosa Luxembourg and Eich-
horn.
Srartacans Executed.
London, Jan. 15.-Members of the
spartacan faction in Germany have
been cOurtmartialed and executed, ac-
cording to wireless dispatch from
Berlin picked up here. The dispatch
follows:
'"The number of killed and wounded
during recent fighting has been extra
ordinarily high, but the exact figures
are not known as yet. The spartacan
people courtmartialed and shot seven
government soldiers. Such acts had
to be met with reprisals.'
. Vs.. Government Victorious.
Berlin, Jan. 15.-Order has been
restored in cities outside
of Berlin where the spartacans had
established themselves, according to
reports here. Spandau, which has
been placed under martial law, is
quiet. Forty-five bolshevists have
been arrested, one of their leaders
killed and several wounded. All have
been dtsarmed:
Spartacan leaders at Hamburg have
been arrested by military police, who
had difficulty In protecting them from
enraged citizens. The situation there,
however, is still tense. Spartacan
leaders at Dresden, when arrested, ad.
mitted that they intended to f0rcibly
prevent elections to the national a.
sembly.
The executive committee of the SOL
diers' and workmen's council at Ale
has resigned as a protest against the
b0lshevists and has ordered the elec.
ION OF a new council
Move to Seize Warsaw.
Warsaw, Jan. 15.-Bolshevist forces
ire converging on Warsaw over three
ines of railroad. 1t is estimated that
he bolshevists have 10000 men, and
t Is feared that Warsaw Is ip danger
II meeting the fate of Wilma. The
Poles have, a number of soldiers in
Posen which may be thrown against
he b0lshevists.
Williston graphic., 1919-01-16
CARNEY SONG CONTEST IN
FEBRUARY

The E. C. Carney Song Contest is
to be held at the University of North
Dakota as usual on February 22,
Founders Day. This contest is the
most interesting feature of the day
and consists of the singing Of three
original songs and the Alma Mater
by each of the four classes. The
Chorag and the judges for this event
have nota yet been chosen. Work
will start on the cortest as soon as
the variouc classes have held their
elec.:ci.s ana eer organized. The
pris'. for thi; {. Ltest is = clp which
is presented to the class winning the
contest by E. c. Carney Of Williston.
Williston graphic., 1919-01-16
EPPING MERCHANT
DIES SUDDENLY

Sam Ellingson we'll known mer-
chant of Epping, N. D., died at his
home there on Tuesday of this week.
On the first of the week MIR. Ell,
lingson was bothered by an ulserated
tooth but after summoning a doctor
never thought much more about it
and was up and around the next day
It seems that the poison from the
tooth had entered his blood and he
suddenly dropped dead at his home
there.
The funeral will be held at Epping
tomorrow afternoon at 2 P. M. and
burial will be made there.
Williston graphic., 1919-01-16
WEEKLY news from
W|LL|ST0M. SCHOOLS

An apron and overall dance was
given n the High School Gym last
Friday evening, January 10th. The
girls came attred in aprons or ging-
ham dresses while the boys wore the
conventional overalls. The room was
prettily decorated with flowers, wall
flowers which in this case happened
to be the boys. Sitting out dances
was the feature of the evening and
bith ST and Susie claimed it was the
most unusual time ever.
Curtis Kemper visited ae the High
School on Tuesday, Curtis has just re-
turned from Camp Columbus, Char
lesion, So. Carolina.
Miss Kaufman was on the sick list
Friday. 4
Ruth Fischer returned to school on
Monday after a severe attack of the
"Flu"
Catherine Buchanan was called on
account of illness of her motser. Cath
crime will not return to school for
the remainder of this term.
Aleda jacobson returned to school
again after an absence of several
weeks.
Notice: War Savings Stamp Bar
gain Days on Monday and Thursday.
Mss Braem in charge.
Pvt. Mclean gave a very interest
ing description of few anecdotes
and humorous happenings during his
life in the trenches, at our convoca-
tion period on Monday.
Last Friday ended our first ten
weeks of school.
DR.. Herbert of the Lyceum Course
addressed the assembly on Friday af-
ternoon.
Wanted: NEWS.
The JUNIOR Reporter experiences
considerab lie difficulty in gathering
news concerning his class and class
mates. On this account the Editor
in-Chief has threatened his life and
his existence as a reporter If any
Junior should find any stray bits OF
news please report same to the said
Junior Reporter,
Cyrus Hansen has beer seriously
~ the last two weeks. y: has been
suffering a ,>.!apse of the "Flu.'
Cudrun Screen = seriously i'll with
r,c influenza and pneumonia at her
lone near Spring Brook.
Mary Shemo,ry is now living near
Kent, Ohio. .se .. 80,
Glass committees have been ap,-
pointed for the selling of basket ball
tickets for the coming schedule. Inc
Senior Committee consists of Leona
Vohs, Doras Rundell, Robert Hetter-
non, and Herman Zahl.
Williston graphic., 1919-01-16
United Serbia Planned.

Stockholm, Jan. 15.-The Swedish
government has been notified by tho
Serbian minister that Serbians, Croa.
tians and Slovians in Austria Hungary
would unite with Serbia and that sin.
gle government could be formed by
Serbia and Montenegro.
Williston graphic., 1919-01-16
FOOD COMMISSIONERS MEET
Herbert c. Hoover Presides at Paris
Conferences.

Paris, Jan. 15.-Members of the in
ternational food commission held two
sessions at the ministry of commerce.
Herbert c. Hoover presided at the
meetings, which were attended by
representatives of the United States,
Great Britain and France.
1t was reported that much progress
had been made in the work OF arrang.
ing for the immediate relief of needy
sections in evacuated territories.
Williston graphic., 1919-01-16
MINERS UNION ,..
GOES ON STRIKE

About thirty or forty miners EN-.
Moved at the Husebye mine east OF
the city walked out the latter part
of last week. The cause of the walk
out was a disagreement between the
miners over an agreement they want
ed signed for the coming eighteen
months of work.
After several days of argument the
miners finally reached an agreement
with Mr.. Husebye and they returned
to work. "