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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1919-02-25
RITES FOR W. T. PAYNE
Prohibition Inspector Peters Makes
Address at Funeral of Slain
Officer.

Last rites for William f. Payne,
state prohibition inspector, who was
shot and killed Friday night, were
held at o'clock yesterday afternoon
at his residence at Fort Myer Heights,
Alexandria county They were con-
du,ted by Rev. DR. E. B. Jackson.
pastor of the First Baptist Church.
Rev. J Sidney Peters, state prohi-
bition commissioner. under whom Mr..
Payne worked, made brief address
at the funeral in which he lauded the
work done by the, deceased and asked
the citizens to uphold the provisions
of the law.
The funeral was, attended by large
conccursef Of relatives and friends of
the deceased Burial was made in
Alexandria county.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1919-02-25
Richmond-George Walsh

If somebody came along with one
of the greatest comedy pictures ever
nroduced-a picture featuring the
screens greatest athletic star and
which would prove to be che of the
greatest drawing cards you ever play
ed-you would size the opportunity
70 eet in on some big profits, wouldn't
you?
Well, "Luck and PlucE," starring
George Walsh, at the Richmond The
atre tonight, is about the best com
edv in which Walsh has ever appar-
ed-and that is going some 1T tells
remarkable story about an "honor'
able" crook-who became an honor
able crook only when he ne: a charm
ing girl.
In this William Fox picture yoV
have every element that goes tf
make up a successful production
There is "fetching" romance tha
moves with the rapidity of lighting
series of death defying. nervy
thrilling stunts that will astound
even though done by George Walsh
the photoplay's supreme athelete.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1919-02-25
Condition Very Bad-Improvements
Badly Needed-Matter Probably
VIII be Presented to Council
Sidewalks Sadly Neglected

The need of modern roadway
leading to the cemeteries in the south
western section of the city is again
being agitated.
The present roadway on Wilkes
street from Alfred to Payne streets,
is in very bad shape and after heavy
rains hacks frequently get stuck in
the mud and it frequently happens
rfat funeral parties are compelled to
leave the vehicles and walk to the
cemeteries so bad Is the condition of
he roads.
That the matter will be brought to
the attention of the city council and
a suitable appropriation asked for is
the opinion of those fostering the
movement. !
There is no road in the city of Alex
aLdria that it's improvement is more
badly needed than the read to the
Protestant cemeteries Of the city.
Many years ago this road was built
by the government and since that
time no other improvements have been
made. AZ. result it is completely
worn out and needs complete renewal.
1t has been suggested that gocd
and substantial roadway could be con-
structed early this spring at a nomi-
nal cost which would prove of great
benefit to those compelled to drive
funeral carriages to the cemeteries.
The sidewalks leading to the ceme-
teries are also badly in need of re-
pair and this matter also should be
given immediate attention.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1919-02-25
SUFFRAGISTS JAILED
Women Refuse to Move on From in
Front of Reviewing Stand.

Boston. Feb. 25.-Twenty-three
women members of the National Wo.
mans party, carrying suffrage ban
ners, were arrested in front of the
State House yesterday when they
refused to comply with orders OF the
police to move Cn. They were charged
with failing 10 obey a cit; ordinance.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1919-02-25
TORTURED BY REDS
French Consul Arrives After Five
Months in BClSheviki Jail.

Paris. Feb 25.---I'he French mis-
sion to Russia. headed r. NJ. Ouch
esnc. the consul general at Petro-
rrad. which was kept in prison by the
bcisheviki for five months, arrived
in Paris Sunday night. The other
members Of the mission are Consu!
Cbarbaut. Consul Peltair, Capt. Du-
casteI Capoully, Capt. Faupas' Lieut..
Barrett and Lieut.. Puissant.
Consul Charbaut told newspaper
men that a cell adjacent to one of
the cells in which the French were
confined was occupied by Eve prison
crs belonging to allied nations, two
of whom were Americans. The cell,
he said. was only two yards square
and was reeking with vcrnin. The
consul said the members Of the party
had endured many torturcs at the
hands of the holsheviki.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1919-02-25
INTOXIC.ANTS DEFINED
War Prohibition Enforcement Act tc
Have Drastic Provisions.

Washington, D. c., FEB. 25.-An:
beverage containing more than one
half Of one per cent. alcohol would
be- banned by the war time prohibi-
tion act effective next July /, under
a measure approved yesterday by the
House Judiciary Committee to make
the act effective.
The committees definition of in
toxicating malt or vinous liquors in
the war prohibition act shall be con-
strued as any liquor which contains
in excess of one half of Gre per cent
of alcohol
Enforcement Of the war time pro-
hibition law, which continues in eff
feet until after rehabilitation, IS
placed with the Internal Revenue Bu
rcau by the bill framed by the COM
mittee. Agents of the bureau would
investigate violations Of t;ic law and
prosecutions, would be conducted by
United States District Attorneys.
Any place where liquor is manufac-
tured or sold would be declared q
public nuisance, subject to abatement
and it's operators subject 10 fine and
as guilty Of misde-
Property that owners knowingly
permit to be used for violating the
law wculd be subject to lien for
fine and costs of cases resultig from
the prosecution.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1919-02-25
|LYNCHING AVERTED WASHINGTON BONE DRY
President Signs Revenue Bill Which
Carries Rider While His Train Was
Nearing National Capital--Carefui-
ly Studied by Executive.

Washington officially went into the
"bone dry" column at l2:c1 a. M, to-
day.
President Wilson signed the six
billion dollar revenue bill, which car
ries q rider making the National
Capital ''bone dry" at 5:45 o'clock
last night while his train was speed
ing to Washington.
The measure was taken 20 Boston
by Secretary Trmulty, and was care
fully studied by the President after
his train left Boston.
The fact that midnight had arrived
and no report Of the Presidents sig
nature had been received here led
disciples Of Bacchus to believe that
John Barleycorn would pet another
twenty-four hour rcpricve. Conse-
qucntly many WaShingtonians had
planned to make "'iusC enc more
trip"
Major Pullman and The police are
prepared to enforce the new "bone-
d"y" law rclantleSsly. A bulletin was
issued yesterday to all precincts in
anticipation of President Wilson
signing the revenue bill last night.
Attention was called to the fact that
no liquor COULD be brought into the
District.
Neither can there be any test
case" said Major Pullman. in issuing
the bulletin to his precinct captains,
rs the Supreme Court Of the United
States has already ruled that the
bone dry" law is valid February 49,"
II is estimated that more than 81
OOO.0O0 worth of !iqucr has been
brought from Baltimore in the last
few days and stored in private
homes. This will he safe from police
search.
Incidentally. when the thirsty man
goes to Baltimore now, n" will find
prices on whisky ad:a;iced one
third and bee almost impossible to
Get.
Several big automobile trucks
filled with liquor were captured
shortly before noon and t; ken to the
First precinct and the drivers taken
in custody-many individuals who
were unaware Of the signing Of the
bill also we're captured by the police.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1919-02-25
RITES FOR COL. HERBERT

Last rites for Col. Arthur Herbert
were held this afternoon at the
chapel of the Episcopal Theological
Seminary and attended by a large
gathering of relatives and friends Of
the deceased. Burial was made in Ivy
Hill cemetery and WAS private Ser
vices were conducted by Rev. Dr.. P.
P. Phillips, rector of St. Paul's P.
+ Church and Rev. DR.. S. A. Wal
lis. of the Episcopal Theological Semi
nary.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1919-02-25
ROAD TO CITY OF DEAD SCHOOL IMPROVEMENTS
Committee From Parent-Teachers
Association Make Appeal to Civic
Bureau of Chamber of Commerce
white Way" Discussed.

A committee from the Parent
Teachers Association Of the public
schools last night appeared before tht
civic committee on the Chamber o.
Commerce and urged that committee
to use its influence with the schoo
authorities towards having chemi.
cal laboratory, gymnasium and ath.
lctic field and playground for the
schools.
Members OF the committee appear
ing were Harry D. Kirk, Mrs. I. {.
Howard, Mrs. Robert P. Whitestone,
Mrs. Sherman B. Fowler, Mrs. NJ. /.
Risheill, and Miss E. L. Dickert.
A committee appointed some time
ago to investigate present school IA
cilties and to recommend more ade-
uuate school facilities for the coming
scholastic year made report Capt.
William II. Sweeney, superintendent
of schools, delivered an interesting
address on the subject, in which he
gave the enrolment of the schools,
recited the cCngested condition of the
schools, condition of yards and out
buildings.
Among other things he told the com
mittee that the high school grounds
were unimproved, but added the City
owned eight acres adjoining this
building and that there was annie
room for the establishment of play
grounds and he suggested the estab-
;;shment of playground and the ca!-
olcvn1ent of some competent person
to direct the play of the children. He
also favored encouraging athletics. 1t
was estimated that about $500 would
be needed TO make the improvements
to the Fairgrounds.
The request of committee from the
aPrent Teachers Association was re-
Parent Teachers Association was re-
reau on school facilities.
Kenneth W. Ogden was reelected
director from this bureau for period
cf two years.
Committees on telephones and on
quality of city gas, made reports, and
reports were also received from COM
m;ttees on inadequate facilities at
Union Station, and to ascertain the
most equitable form Of, assessment.
The committee on "Whitc Way, or
better illumination of King Street
reported progress, and held meet
ing after the adjournment of this
meeting of the Civic Bureau.
About seven members attended the
meeting.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1919-02-25
THIRD SAYRE BABY
President May Stop off at Philadel
phia TO See Fourth Grandchild

Philadelphia, Feb. 25.--A son was
born to Mrs. Francis i. Sayre
daughter of President Wilson at the
Jefferson Hospital early Sunday.
Mother and child are doing well. This
is the Presidents fourth grandchi!d.
The first, Frarcis 3. Sayrc. Jr.. We:
born in the White House on January
II, 1915. The second, Eleaa ~ AXscn
Wilson Sayre, was born ut Jef ferson
Hospital. March 26, 1916. Another
..--cndchild is Ellen Wilson McAdoo.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1919-02-25
Mary pickford in Strong Picture

Among the early successes scored
by Mary Pickford, "Canrice,' was
one Of the most brilliant This pic
ture has been ~e-issued by Para
mount in greatly improved form ard
it vii! be shown at the Grand The
atre tomorrow. 1t is said to be one
Of the best pictures in which "Orr
AI1ry" ever has been seer and that
is saving a great deal IN his nhn
toplay, Miss Pickford is wooed an!
wcn by youth from the city. hi&
father opposes the match, but the
youth mares the girl an1 !2ter re-
.zes that his fathcr was :reh. VIM
he said Mercy Baxter WAS not the
social equal Of ms son. The bride Is
irkcn home by her father anG later
sent TO a boarding school, where her
chum proves TO be her sister in la";
hut the wife conceals her identity.
At commencement bal. the nus
band meets his wife, but ne fails TO
recognize her. Ais vel! that ends
well, as the sequel proves. The back
grounds of the picture are VII chosen,
and many of them are al marked
beauty. The support Is excellent, Miss
pickferd's leading man being Owen
Moore who. as Jack. was kept busy
throu chout the action. The photo,
3lay is filed with action, vigorous
and potent
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1919-02-25
meeting.

Malcolm r. Patterson, former gov
erhor of Tennessee, will at o'clock
tomorrow night deliver an address at
mass meeting which will be held in
Trinity NJ. E Church under the aus
pices of the Anti-Saloon League OF
Virginia.
Mr.. Patterson is ore of the best
known and most eloquent speakers or
prohibition in the state of Virginia
He was twice elected governor OF
tennessee, and during those terms
was one of prohibitions bitterest
foes. He, however, became to convert
ed TO the prohibition cause and since
then has devoted his time to that
cause.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1919-02-25
SLAYER OF POLICEMAN
WILL BE ARRAIGNED

a date for the trial of James H.
lawrence, charged with shooting and
killing Policeman Walker W. Camp
belE will be decided upon in the Cor
noration Court which meets at. 10
o'clock TOMORROW morning, Judge i.
c. Barley presiding.
A number OF civil cases also vii!
ho 1isposed Of tomorrow, I petit jury
having been summoned.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1919-02-25
MRS ABBOTT GETS TEN YEARS

Atlanta. Feb. 25.-Mrs. Stella Alb
bott. the first woman convicted OF
n,nnslaughter IL tris country IN more
Ian 20 years, ~as sentenced today
10 ter wears in Inc State ptiscn al
Milledgville, for killing her husband
Jcin Abbott, an Atla"ta fireman, IN
January 27. ADn).t as scot by MS
We after Mary Powers. a waitress,
;.ad called him sever;,l til. cS on the
telephone at his hone
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1919-02-25
MISS cox HOST TO LITTLE
SUNDAY SCHOOL SCHOLARS

Members of the class of the First
Baptist Church Sunday School taught
by Miss Cecilia A. Cox were enter
tanned by her last night at her resi-
derce in King street. During the
evening the little folks enjoyed games
after which refreshments were served
and an enjoyable time had by her
guests.
Those attending included Masters
Jack Doniphan, Erwin Brookes, Jack
Allen, Thomas Brookes. Wilson Davis
George Bartlett. Joseph Jester, Ernest
Toms.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1919-02-25
ASK FULL PREPARATION
France Would "Put Everything on
the Bill Against Germany.

Paris, Feb. % -Reparation by Ger
many is now the question of outstand-
ing interest at the peace conference.
The French are opposing the Ameri-
can view that indemnities should not
be extended to cover the payment
by Germany of the allies cost of the
war.
The French view in a nutshell is:
Put everything on the bill and then
get as much as possible
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1919-02-25
CHOKES TO DEATH ON MEAT
Morsel Lodged in Throat OF Diner al
Chester Restaurant

Chester, Pa, Feb. $50. Monahen
who died yesterday in the Chester
HOSPITAL, practically choked to death
while eating piece of meat in a
restaurant. Monahen was seated al
+he table with John Dakolakes and
Thomas Daskolas, enjoying the meal
when the meat lodged in his throat
and his efforts to get relief created
stir in the eating place. Pas:ale, 9
mounted policeman, was notified, but
at the time the patient reached the
hospital it was impossible to save hi;
life.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1919-02-25
Self Confessed Slayer of Prohibition
Inspector Closely Guarded-Band
of Men Bent on Taking Law in
Their Own Hands Disbanded.

Lewis Payne, broiner of william
f. Payne. prohibition agent Of Nir.
ginia, who was murdered Friday nigh:
by bootlegger, last night ayertcd th2
lynching Of his brothers confessed
slayer. helping with the Intervention
of the Eleventh Cavalry to stay a
band Of thirty-fve bert on this cr-
rand.
Armed with guns, and carrying d
long rope and avowed of the intention
Of lynching Benjamin +. Johnson, coll
cred, held for the murder of his broth
er, Payne last night stopped the party
about half a mile from Alexandria
Courthouse, where the suspect was
lodged, and dishanded them.
Payne explained to the men that he
had just had conference with Com
monwcalth Attorney Frank Ball, and
had been assured that Johnson would
not be moved from the county, and
that hearing would be given him today.
He said that he felt the best course
would be the legal one and urged that
the men refrain from mob violence.
The men had met in Clarendon and
prepared plans for the hanging of
the suspect.
He told them the courthouse was
heavily guarded, and that authorities
were in touch with military officials
at Fort Mycr.
He said nc one among the mob was
more interested in the case than he,
AMI that it wa his wish to le. the
law take its course.
In that dark stretch of the road,
the men palavercd for some time. on
the life of one man and decided to dis
band.
In the meantime. authorities had
taken precautions to prevent any de-
livery at the court house. The build
ing is strongly-bul one II stands
well back from the road. And in back
Of the building Is a siniyter appearing
grove Of trees.
Lights were burning brightly at the
entrance all night. Mere than 4 dozen
well-armed guards rcrased in til"
shadow of the walls. behind windows
of the second story.
Any one coming within the range 0f
the Eghts could easily he covered from
the shadow by men in the building.
which was dIarkencd within. and TIE
dozen men could hold off several times
tEeir number.
The guards remained 5n ar all-night
vigil. The country side was highly
aroused by the confession. OF Johnson.
His statement that he shot Payne in
sc!f-defcnSe did not temper the aus
terity Of the population nearby.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1919-02-25
DIED

his home, near Alex
andria, at 7.30 Sunday evening,
COL. ARTHUR HERBERT, Fune-
raj at p. m. Tuesday, February
25, from Theological Seminary
Chapel. Interment Private. No flow
crs. Washington and Baltimore pa
pcrs please copy 4l-Zt
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1919-02-25
MASONIC NOTICE

Worshipful Master Harry B. Rich
,rds announces that the E. A. degree
with Junior Deacon Geo. c. Cole
presiding and the F. c. degree with
! McFadden Sherwood presiding will
be conferred at called comnnunica-
ticn Of Andrew Jackson Lodge No.
|12o A. F. and A. NJ. Wednesday
evening at 7.3O o'clock all members
and visitors will receive cordial
welcome. BY order of the Warzhip,
ful Master.
]. E. ALEXANDER, secy
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1919-02-25
NOTICE

All members of Local Union 1865
United Brotherhood of Carpenters and
Joirers are urgently requested to meet
at Typographical Temple, 42o G
street. n. W, Washington; D. c.,
Thursday, February 81 at II noon
sharp to take part in the welcome
Home Parade. BY order of the union
T. R. ZONES. Secy
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1919-02-25
RELY ON UNITED STATES
President Uttered Strong iatimation
That Monroe Doctrine Had Be
come Observation-Disclosures Washing.
ton Early This Morning.

ton Early This Morning.
Bos.on Feb. 25.-"Ever9 nation
| ir tic world trusts the United
States"
This was the high point in the
Presidents address at Mechanics
Hall yesterday afternoon-his first
public report to the American people
on the deliberations of the Peace
Conference in Paris.
Mr.. Wilson also uttered strong
intimation that the Monroe Doctrine
had outlived its usefulness. For he
declared that mere treaty would be
nothing but "a modern scrap of pap
az; no na4'ons 10 defend it. no great
forces combined to make it good, no
assurance given to the down trodden
anc fearful people of the world that
they shall be cafe. With as much
force as the Prsident could command
he went on.
.'I invite that man to test the
sentiments Of the nation. We set
this nation up to make men free and
we did not confine out conceptions
and purposes to America and now
we vii! n.;.ke men free. # we did
not do that all the fame o? America
would be gone and all her poWe'
woald be dissipated."
The Presidents reception from the
hour at which he left tie George
at 10 o'clock yesterday
afternoon, was one long ovation.
President Wilson is back in the
White House.
Leaving Boston after that city
had given him a rousing ovation dur
ing his speech, the Presidential party
arrived in the Union Station at o:oo
this morning. The train carrying
his special car left the Hub at 4:31
p. m.
Immediately after his train ar
rived in the station he was whIsked
off in his automobile, followed by a
delegation of police and Secret Ser
vice men, who had been detailed to
meet MIN.
The President did not sign the big
revenue bill in Boston. 1t is learned
that The measure is locked up in the
White House safe awaiting his re-
turn. It is probable that it will be
signed this afternoon, making 1t et-
fcctive this midnight.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1919-02-25

Coffee and brcoms. country butter
SOC per pound, strictly fresh eggs SOC
ner dozen. sugar 10c h., sack 1913,
Armour's steel cut coffee 30c b..
brooms. 4ec, S1.00, S1.10. J. E. PUR-
CELL, III South Henry street. Phone
567W 4S-"t
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1919-02-25
SPANISH CABINET RESIGNS
King Asks Members to Retain Office
Until Budget is Passed.

Madrid, Feb. 25.-The cabinet of
Count Ron1anones has resigned. The
King has requested the cabinet to
remain in office until the budget is
passed by parliament
In the meantime he will consult
with political leaders regarding a
new ministry.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1919-02-25

If burdcned down with weight of
Fl voc,
And you feel fight bad for day or 50.
Just visit the Grand and see the
show
That they put on tonight.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1919-02-25
CITY NEWS IN BRIEF

Cleveland Shaw entertained a num-
her of his little friends last evening
- his home 1922 King street in honor
Of his eighth birthday.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1919-02-25

meeting of Liberty Rebekan
Lodge No. 16 l. 0. 0. F., will be be
ha1d ,t Odd Fellows Hail at 7.3o
O'clock tonight.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1919-02-25

CITY council will hold its regular
sonoi.monthly meeting tonight when a
number of matters of Importance Will
be up for consideration.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1919-02-25

IF you want taste of high life
and enjoy a hearty laugh, visit the
Grand Theatre tonight.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1919-02-25

Mr. and Mrs. Albert Smoot have
returned to their home IN North
washington street afte.' having spent
+he winter in Florida.