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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1919-07-01
BANDITS KILL STOREk EEPER

John Deafs, Greek, paid the price
Of courage with his life when he re-
sisted negro bandits who entered his
fruit store. 40 c street n. E., early
his morning. A policeman, who was
only a few blocks away when Deafs
was slain and robbed, heard the Shots
fired bv the bandits and arrived IL
time to see five or six men running
from the store. They escaped him by
fleeing through the grounds of this
Capitol.
The men who sho. Deafs to death
entered his store as he was abou;
10 close for the night. 1t is his Gus
tom to 60 to his home, ia c stree
northwest about l a. m., according
to the Police. and the shooting took
place at 1925.
1t is thought that when the bandits
demanded his money, Deafs fought
them bare-handed. Three shots were
fired at hinn-two taking effect in his
head and the third lodging in hi:
right shoulder.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1919-07-01
HALLOWELL SCHOOL CLOSES

Invocation, E. A. Haynes; song
America, My Country, School; Wei
come, Corinne Brown and others; The
visit of the flowers, Florence Mack
and Others; Eighth grade Statutory,
Mary E. Wilson; Eighth grade vale
dictory, Frances NJ. Ellis; distribution
and farewell song, eighth grade; dis
tribution, first and second grades
swing song, first and second grades;
distribution, third and fourth grades;
Away to the Woodland, school; distri-
button, fifth, sixth and seventh grades
song, vacation, school.
Remarks by Supt. w. H. Sweeney,
and Rev. Jacklyn Strange, son, The
Star Spangled Banner, school; bene-
diction by Rev. w. H. R. Powell.
The prize given by Mrs. Mollie Tan
ell was awarded to Ella Carter for ex-
cellence in sewing.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1919-07-01
BACK TO TWO-CENT POSTAGE.
Rates Today go Back to the Pre-War
Schedule


Remember, if you write letter
to anyone out of the CITY today you
will net ffavcito place "a cert stamp
on it. For today the postage rate:
revert to prewar days, when letter
could be sent to any part OF the
United States, its possessions, or to
Mexico and Canada for cents.
Foreign postage will be 5 cents, as
of old.
Letters sent in the city will carry
the same two-cent stamp as during
war times. Postal cards will be sold
for a cent and a one-cent stamp
will carry picture postcards.
AS there was no change in parcel
post rates during the war they will!
remain the same and it still will be
necessary to pay the war tax. Sec
ond class mail matter Will go back
to the old rate.
Persons who have supply 81
three cent stamps on hard will not
be able to have them redeemed.
However, a three cent stamped en-.
velope can be redeemed at its face
value.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1919-07-01
PRETTY WEDDING
Miss Howdershell Weds Mr.. B. T.
Hummer

Miss Lucille Howdershell. daugh-
ter of Mr.. and Mrs. James F. How
dcrshe,l, Lincolnia, Fairfax county.
and Mr.. Beverly Traylor Hummer,
of Falls Church, We're married at
1890 o'clock Monday at the home of
the brides parents, Lircolnia.
The ceremony was performed by
Rev. Dr. E. B. Jackson, pastor of
the First Baptist Church, this city.
The house was prettily decorated
with cut flowers and ferns. Mrs.
J. r. Howdcrshcll played the we'd
ding march The bride was unat-
tended and was gowned in suit Of
field mouse gabardine and wore
picture hat of pale pink georgette
trimmed with pink ostrich. Her
corsage boquet was bride roses and
sweet peas. The couple left for Nj
agara Falls where they will spend
their honeymoon.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1919-07-01
TWO FIREMEN KILLED
Two Badly Injured as Fire Sweeps
Tobacco Warehouse in Norfolk

Tobacco Warehouse in Norfolk
Norfolk, Va, July 1.-Two fire
men were killed and two others prob
ably fatally injured and tobacco val
ued at million dollars either dam
aged or destroyed yesterday when
flames swept the entire fifth floor of
the Imperial Tobacco Company's ware
house here.
Hundreds of hogsheads of tobacco
jammed together in the top OF the
burning building prevented the fire
men reaching the blaze. Heat gener-
ated by the flames blew off the top
Of the blazing structure and badly
crumbled the concrete floor
After desperate effort the fire
men succeeded in confirming the blaze
to the upper stories. The firemen
killed and injured were caught under
falling wall, all of them being bad
ly crushed.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1919-07-01
THE MORRIS CASE
Jury Called in for Night-Cfergyman
Fined by Judge

Charlottesville, Va, July 1.-After
being out an hour and half, the jury
in the case of Edgar Morris, charged
with tha murder Of Magistrate Blu
ford Sullivan during a court session
at Standardsville, Va, failed to reach
verdict and was called in by the
court at 9:30 o'clock last night and
adjournment taken until 10 o'clock
this morning.
Arguments in the case consumed
five hours of heated discussion yes
terday. While Attorney Hammer, cour
sci for the defense, was arraigning
the dead magistrate, declaring che
feared neither man nor God" the
Rev. R. w. Lewis, an Episcopal
clergyman, in charge of the mission
home near the scene of the tragedy
in Greene county, shouted:
"You're liar!"
The Rev. Mr.. Lewis was called to
the bar of the court and after apolo-
giz;ng for his remark at the relues:
Of the court. was fined $40.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1919-07-01
CLERKS TO STAY ON JOES
No Decrease in Payrolls Anticipated
Bureau Heads Declare

Lamentations over the report that
several Thousand government clerks
would lose their positions today
were met last night by Paul: F.
Myers, chief clerk Of the Trcasur:
Department, who declared that per
haps as many as 1000 would b
added to the rolls of that deCart
ment within the next two mcnth
In each cf the cases clerks wer
supposed to be dropped througi
lack of appropriations, bureaus Ct
ficials denied that any of thei
clerks would be dismissed or eve,
laid off. In some cases it was ad
mittcd that transfers would be aec
cssary, hut little inconvenience t.
the individual clerk is anticipated a
present.
Myers said the increase will b.
principally IL the Federal farm !oar
bureau, the auditors department
and the office of the commissioner Of
internal revenue. A slight incrcas<
is also expected in the bureau Q,
T.-.-ar Risk Insurance. Many clerk
dropped from other departments. vi!
be absorbed in this increase.
In a majority of bureaus, enoug'
war workers are rcsignlng to TAX
care CT the reductions.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1919-07-01
SLAYER TO PEN FOR LIFE
Ben Johnson, Colored, Who Killed w.
E. Payne, Prohibition Inspector.

Benjamin F. Johnson, colored, SEN
tenced to life imprisonment for shoot
ing and killing William E. Payne,
State prohibition inspector, this af-
ternoon was conveyed to the Rich
mond penitentiary by Guard Smith.
The shooting took place the night
of February 21, 1919, at Rossyn,
Alexandria county. Payne made an
effort to arrest Johnson, who had
quantity of liquor which he had just
purchased in Baltimore. In the encoun-
ter which followed Johnson pulled out
his pistol and shot and killed Payne.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1919-07-01
TWO KILLED WHEN AUTO
PLUNGES THROUGH BRIDGE

Keyport, \. j., July 1.-Two per-
sens were killed and five injured
when an automobile crashed
through the rail of the Walnut
street bridge carly yesterday and
fell to- the creek bed. twelve iect
below. All the victims were ne-
lieved to live in Newark.
The machine broke gas main,
and Firemen William Carter, Will
liam Byrne ard James McCann
were overcome by fumes while en-
gagged in rescue work.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1919-07-01
REAR END COLLISION
Eight Killed. and 81 Injured as \. y
cntral Trains Crash

Dunkirk, N. Y, July Eight
persons were killed and twenty-one
injured early today in rear-end
collision of two New. York Central
passenger trains at the Dunklrk
station.
Train No. Al had stonped Just
west CT the Dunllirk station because
cf hot box, No. I, which does not
stop at Dunkirk, plowed into the
year end of the stalled train. The
two rear slcepers of No. Al, bound
for Cincinnati and st. Lcuis, were
telescopcd, and most of the dead
ard injured were in these cars.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1919-07-01
SIGNS BILL IN MID-OCEAN
President. on Way Home. Establishes
Another Precedent

Another precedent
Washington. July l.-PresiHent
Wilson signed the Railroad Ar. no.
priation bill. the Indian bill, s>mc
minor measures and other d2cu-
ments which needed signature tc
become law before July ] in mid
ocean at s a. m, Greenwich time
yesterday.
Tt was the first time that a chief
executive Of the United States had
affixed his signature to approrria-
tion bills at sea or indeed away
frcm continental United States.
A pouch containing the bills was
DISPATCHED on the eastbnund tr"ns-
mort Great Northern from New
York ON June "a. This orrlng
rhe Great Northern met the George
Washington bearing the President
homeward. The important papers
were sent on the Presidents snip
sipred and wireless was sent tc
the White House announcing that
the bills had become law.
Technically the President was or
American territory when he s:sne.
the measures.
At her present rate Of progress
the George Washington will arrive
at Hchckon at noon Monday next
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1919-07-01
MUST FACE
TRIAL OR QUIT HOLLAND

Amsterdam. July 1.-The Paris
correspondent of the Telegraaf to-
day Said that Holland. as member
of the league of nations, will be
asked to inform the ex-kaiser that
he must appear for trial before an
International court, or leave Dutch
TERRITORY. The correspondent fur
ther said he understands the court
will inflict either the death penalty
or Imprisonment.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1919-07-01
IN MEMORIAM

In sad but living remembrance OF
cur dear mother, MBECCA a.
FAINT, who departed this life Two
wears ago today, July |, 1917. Gone
but not forgotten.
156-1p. By her children.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1919-07-01
PROPERTY SALES
Three Transfers Recorded To-day in
Office of Clerk of Court


Deeds of transfer Tor the following
pieces of property have just been
recorded in the Office of the clerk of
the court:
Mrs. Maria Marshall and others
to Mrs. Katie n. Smith the three
story store building and dwelling
house on the west side of Fairfax
between King and Cameron streets;
Ernest L. Herbert and others to Hill
liary B. johnson and Carrie john
son house and lot sos South Pitt
street; VIM. Baader to Samuc. H.
Turner house and lot 1017 Princess
street.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1919-07-01
TOURING CAR BURNS
Gasoline Tank Catches Fire-Car is
Badly Damaged


The big Buick touring car belong
ing to D. G. McWhorter, Of this city,
was badly damaged, last night when
it caught fire while the gasoline
tank was being reflled, at the Ches-
.apeake Garage in Baltimore, Nd.
Mr.. McWhorter has been hiring
his car to parties for the past few
weeks and had taken party to Bal
timore last evening. When ready
to return home he drove into the
garage to have the tank retillcd.
While the gasoline was being pump
ed into the tank, it suddenly burst
into flames. The top and cushions
of the car. were badly scorched, al
though the engine was not ininrcd.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1919-07-01
NOTICE

The Citizens National ank will be
closed all day Friday, July and also
all day Saturday July 5, the last
named day also Icing legal holiday.
15G-3c.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1919-07-01
Excursion to
POTOMAC BEACH
AND
COLONIAL BEACH

Beginning
Saturday. June 2Sth, 1919
Steamer
E. Madison Hall, will leave Alexan-
dria every Saturday 5 p. m. sharp.
Returning will leave Colonial Beach
every Sunday 5 p. m. IS
Hall Steamboat Co.
R. H. Hancock, Agent.
(Roberts wharf).
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1919-07-01
Ugh SCHOOL ANNUAL

aAlexcs;.:is the name of the an
.nual Of the Alexandria High School
published b, the eiass ol tsis - 'us'
from the pre- Of marry w. "aue.
This annustis artsstic ana neatis
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1919-07-01
WITNESSES SONS DEATH
Child's Head Almdst Severed From
Body by Vehicles Wheels

Philadelphia, July standing
terrified on the sidewalk, Mrs. Mary
Ducker, 314 South Third street, saw
her three year old child, Harry,
ground to death beneath the wheels
of a southbound trolley car in front
of his home Sunday night. Tn
child's head was aimst severed fr
his body. i..h"
The mother is in hosplt'
fering from shock. She is 9
in a serious condition: ~
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1919-07-01

Wanted ertilizer factory foreman
good salary permanent position to
right man reference required apply
1T King Street. 1862
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1919-07-01
MARRIED

Mr. Benjamin Swami and Miss
Louisa Magner were married last
night at Christ Church by Rev. Mr.
Morton 156-1p.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1919-07-01
STANDARD GASOLINE 25e

Open evenings and Sundays, Alex
andria Auto Supply s104 South
Washington street. 149-tf
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1919-07-01
HOTEL BELVOIR CAFE

Special Merchants Lunch
1900 to 2.30 p. m.
Popular Prices
C. B. ASHBY, Manager
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1919-07-01

-. +. Price, City Auditor, 1c
led the duties Of the Office thirty;
& r years ago today, succeeding the
late F. L. Brockett. His term OF
service has been longer than that
IF any city official. During all
;hese years we can recall but three
Or four occasions when he had COM
,etitors. Alexandria has ever rscog-
nized capable public servants, and
having absolute confidence in Mr.
Price, the electorate have retained
him in his position for over third
Of century even at times when the
city was torn by political convul-
sions.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1919-07-01

According to reports many Alex
lndrians have stored away supply
If wet goods which will last for
many months to come. Alexandrians
during the past months have made
frequent trips to to the Monumental
,ity on business" The "business"
of most of those who made the
trips, however, ceased at midnight
last night.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1919-07-01

There will be a call communca-
tion of Andrew Jackson Lodge No.
l20 A. F. and A. NJ. at the Masonic
Temple, Tuesday evening July 1st,
at 80 to confer the E. A. and F. C.
degrees. All master masons are in
vited. BY order of the Worshipful
Master.
J.E. ALEXANDER, Secretary.
154-3c.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1919-07-01

Mr.. Small, of the Telegraphers
Union and two Congressman from Vir-
yinia are expected to deliver address
IS in the opera house tonight at the
,pen meeting which will be held pn-
der the auspices of the Alexandra
Trades Council.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1919-07-01
HAPPENINGS ABOUT
CITY TOLD IN BRIEF

The steamer E. Madison Hall, has
discontinued her Saturdays trips ow-
ing the excursions running on that
day.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1919-07-01

Mr.. S. d. Shelton having returned
from France with the A. E. F., has
resumed his duties as ticket agent,
Union Station, this city.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1919-07-01

R. NJ. Owens, who for the past two
?ears has been overseas, has arrived
safely and is now at Camp Merritt,
n. j., according to word just re-
eeived by Mrs. Kate Hammersley his
:oster mother.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1919-07-01

Miss Louise Edna Magner and
Benjamin F. Swami, both of this
city, were married last night iL
Christ P. Z. Church. The ceremony
was performed by Rev. DR.. w. ].
Morton, rector.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1919-07-01

a number of Alexandrians who
went to Baltimore to attend the fun
eral of John Barleycorr did not get
home until today so great was the
rush for trains.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1919-07-01

Mrs. L. L. Armistead and little
daughter, Margarete, who have been
visiting relatives in st. Paul, and
Milwaukee, have arrived home much
benefited by their trip.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1919-07-01

L. K. Recller, son of Mrs. William
Rocker, 1926 Prince street, who for
the past eleven months has been
overseas as a member of the 81st
division in France returned home Sat
urday.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-04-13
nformation On Topics Greater Birmingham
noes PoJTLTRY AND PET STOCK


 BELGIAN hares and rabbits made healthy. robust and excellent breeders, by the use of Pratt's Animal Regulator It is the ideal tonic and remedy for hares. Increases growth. Makes meat juicy and tender and fur silky. As a preventive and remedy for distemper and many other diseases it is un- equalled. Contains no poisons, making it absolutely safe to give at all times. Sold hv dealers everywhere
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-04-13

SOUTH HIGHLANDS East of goth st; Groom cottage large lot elevated; overlooks city, and walking distance to business district, S3500: $500 cash. balance like rent; possession arranged.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-04-13
Tab le on Vegetables

A timely and practical circular has recently been issued by the horticul- tura1 depar tmers of the Alabama exten- sion service covering table for the planting of vegetables, including also a spray calendar. The planting ta- ble includes list of every kind of vegetable grown in Alabama from artichokes to turnips, and gives, as a result of past experiences valua ble suggestions as to the amount of seed to plant per 100 feet of row, or per acre; the depth for sowing the seed; the distance apart in the row the time to plant in south, middle and north Alabama in the spring and the time to plant as well in the fall. It names the varieties which have proven most successful. Even a beginner could not go wrong by following instructions as explicit as Are given in this calendar, No. 29. prepared by c. L. Isbell as- sistant horticulturist.
 The spraE calendar sovers informa- . tion as to what spray to use on Irish potatoes, beans, tomatoes. watermel- ons, etc; the time of applying; and the disease and insects to be fought The calendar can be secured upon ap- plication td the horticultural depart ment, Alabama extension service, Au- burn.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-04-13
By BOB M'DAVID
New Dairy Queen

new queen reigns in the herd of Holsteins on the government experi- noent farm at Beftsville, Md. She is as unassuming and peace loving aS any of her subjects. although she bears the name. Calamity Wayne Pauline II, and has just completed a test in which she produced in a year more than II tons of milk. In 3S5 days she produced 22,547.S pounds of milk, which aver aged SSO5 per cent butter fat the total fat being S55.4 pounds
 This animal was selected by dairy specialists of the United States depart ment of agriculture from Michigan herd in July, 1917. She was brought to the Beltsville farm, where she pro- duced heifer calf and was started on her test December [, l9lI, at the age of eight years. The test was run tbrough the coldest winter tn at sec tion had experienced in 40 yearS and a summer that was extremely hot The test for advanced registry was cor ducted under the rules of the HblsteIn- Friesian association. During the year the animal was handled by two diff ferent herdsmen.
 A son of Calamity Wayne Pauline II has been placed at one of the govern ment substations and one of her half sisters is making a fine record at the Michigan Agricultural college. Calan- ity's 305-day record was l9,256.6 nounds of milk. averaging ST per cent butter fat making total of flSlf pounds of fat.
 All the dairy cattle on the Beltsvills farm are used for experimental pur- noses and will be given at least two advanced registry tests to determine their capacity for production.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-04-13

The first club of American working girls was formed S5 years ago in New York city.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-04-13
Foot -and-MOuth Disease

A recent outbreak of foot-and-mouth disease h England, now believed to be confi1ed to the immediate neigh borhood, is cited by officials of the bureau of animal industry United States department of agriculture. as an illustratidn Tn of the virulency of the malady and how the most aggressive ( steps tovF Fard it's control are neces- sary. The experience in England is a reminder of similar outbreaks in the United States. This country is now free from the disease, but all persons are urged to be eternally on guard and ready. to report any suspicious cases to the government officials.
 Four da ys after the disease was re- ported on farm adjoining repatr'a- ton camp at Littlethorpe, England. to which the farmer was daily seflio z milk. the malady had spread to two adjoining farms, and in few more days had appeared in 17 places in the neighbour bod. The infection was cac- red by visitors, by butchers who slaughtere d the diseased and exposed cattle, and in one instance by a vet erinarian whose clients owned infecfed cattle The disease is thought to have been brou ght to the neighborhood by soldiers returning to the repatriation camp from France and Germany
 AS soon as the disease was confirmed on JanuarY 9, by the Board of Agri- culture of Great Britain, an area of 50 miles surrounding the infected dis trict was quarantined and no animal or straw produced were allowed to be moved in or out of the quarantined territory.
 The American consul general al Ge- noa, Italy, recently telegraphed a re- port of a serious outbreak of foot and mouth disease in that country, centering in the departments of Lon- bardy, Emilia. Piedmont and Naples The Italia n ministry of agriculture was reported to be fighting hard against spread of the infection.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-04-13
CHOOSE YOUR HOME
 FROM THIS LIST
sOUTH HIGHLANDS

SOUTH HIGHLANDS East of goth st. 6-room cottage; large lot elevated; overlooks city, and walking distance to business district, $3500: $500 cash, balance like rent; possession arranged
 SOUTH HIGHLANDS Groom, modern bungalow, one block south of 18th st. car line; elevated lot and fine neighborhood; possess sion Oct. l. $4000; $75o cash, balance easy.
 NoRWoOD BOULEVARD Immediate possession $9ooo living room, music room, den, dining room, kitchen, pantries. on first floor; bedrooms, tile bath and large sleep ing porch. finished in white, and is furnace heated; oak floors through out; beautiful home; see me for terms.
 NORWOOD s65O0 easy terms for this beautiful home on one of best streets; rooms, garage furnace heat, large lot; less than block of car and blocks from bus; get this bargain on easy terms
 NORWOOD Groom. modern bungalow; convenient to car and bus; hardwood floors; tile bath; cement basement; furnace heat: hign-c!aSs community; immeai- att po5;i',Ss .un. S"io); terms fdn be arranged.
 WEST END New . 5.room, furnace heated bungalow, newly papered; good neighborhood; 1; possessfon now; $275o; $250 cash; balance like rent SOUTH HIGHLANDS Groom bungalow, good location, i'm mediate possession, newly decorated, and easy terms can be had: S4500. 
 VIM. F. JOHNSON Sales ManaEer Rutle1v-GarEeH RE, IN4: %: (&&SS | 222 N 2lSJ St. Main Sl9 or o9O
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-04-13

A turbine is a water wheel driven by the impact or reaction Of flowing stream of water. or by impact and re- action combined. Turbines are usually horizontally rotating wheels on verti- cal shaft. They are of various construc- tions, and may be divided into reaction turbines, impulse turbines and com bined reaction and impulse wheels, which include the best modern type of turbines By the modern turbine a very high percentage of the potential energy of water is converted into work while passing through the wheel.