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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1919-06-28
WOULD SOFTEN PEACE

Southport, England. June 2S.-The
British Labor party &C ference yes
terday adopted a resolution calling
for the speedy admission of Ger
many to the League of Nations. and
the immediate revision by the
League cf the "harsh provisions of
the treaty which are not consistent
with statements made on behalf Of
the Allied Governments when the
amistice was made" There was
only one dissenting vote.
The resolution, which was intro
duced by ]. Ramsay Macdonald,
also called upon the labor move
ment in conjunction with the Social
ist Intelnationale to undertake a
vigorous campaign in support OF the
policy eunciated in the resolution
"as the first step toward the recon.
ciliaticn of peoples and the inaugu,
ration of a new era of international
cooperation and good will"
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1919-06-28
DENY CRIME DECREASE
Georgia Reports Conditions Worse
Than Before Prohibition

A communication was received
yesterday by the Associated Opposed
to National Prohibition, 19 West
Forty-fourth street. from one of its
members in Marietta, Ca, which
shows that although Georgia has
been in the prohibition column for
a considerable length of time, Grim
ilial conditions in Atlanta are ad-
mittel by Solicitor General John
Boykin to be worse than they even
were prior to prohibition.
"The amazing revelation has been
made by Solicitor General John
Boykin,' says the Marietta cores
pondent. "that 200 criminal cases
have accumulated for investigation
by the grand jury in addition to the
vast number already acted upon
within the lat few months and now
awaiting trial. The Solicitor Gene
raj has explained publicly that be-
cause of. the rapidity with which the
criminal cases are piling up, the
courts cam only take up for the
present the heavy and most import.
ant ones, meaning felonies, such as
murder, burglaries, ETC.. while the
minor ones must be left untouch-
Cd" "
Commenting upon the report of its
member from the Georgia city. the
Association Apposed to National
Prohibition, made this further state
ment:
'sWe have similar reports from
cities that are dry. We recently
quoted the prosecuting attorney of
Washington, D. c.. and showed that
crime conditions in the capital of
the nation since it was voted dry
have swamped the courts. ."-(New
York Times.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1919-06-28
DANIELS REFUSES TO LIFT BAN

Washington, June 2S.-In response
to urgent requests from the Mayor of
Newport, R. l., asking that the Navy's
dry" zone order applying to all ma
val training stations, be rescinded be-
fore July 1, Secretary Daniels yes
terday telegraphed that the order
would not be rescinded and that no
exceptions would be made in the case
Of Newport. Mr.. Daniels said today
that he had received two kilograms
from the Newport exeeutice, the last
one Every insistent," as the Secretary
expressed it, asking that the war
time measure be Cancelled at once.
Mr.. Daniels intimated that the or
der would not be rescinded until the
President officially declared the state
of war no longer exists and by that
time, Mr.. Daniels said, he CHOPPED
that the measure would no longer be
necessary"
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1919-06-28
DEATH OF MRS. THoS. HOY

Mrs. Mary E. Hoy, former resi-
dent of this city, wife of Thomas Hoy
died shortly after 10 o'clock last night
at her residence 905 NJ street, north
west. Washington.
Mrs Hoy about two weeks ago was
stricken with paralysis from which
she never rallied.
Besides her husband she is survi-
we'd by the following children: Mrs.
Thomas J. Howell, Washington;
Louis F. Hoy. New York, Robert L.
Hoy of Baltimore, William L. Hoy,
Washington and Thomas c. Hoy this
city.
Her funeral will take place at 10
O'Clock Monday from st. Mary's Cat
holic Church. Those from this city
who attend the funeral will assemble
at the residence of her son Mr.. Thos.
C. Hoy, 311 Duke street and proceed
with the funeral party to the church.
Burial will be in St. Mary's ceme-
terry.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1919-06-28
FIRE AT|.AC|D PLANT
n !. THIS MORNING
Firemen Confine Blaze tc
Laboratory of 'Estab-
lishment
DAMAGE ABOUT Sl,oOO
Crossed Wires May Have Caused Fire
Main Building Saved-Roof of
Laoratory Damaged.

Fire of undetermined origin short.
ly after 2 o'clock this morning partial
ly destroyed the chemical plant o.
the Alexandria Fertilizer and Chemi
cal Company in the northeastern part
of the city. This structure is a frams
building two stories high.
The principal damage was to the
roof of the building, although some
little damage was done to the inGtru-
merits in the building by water. The
total damage will not it is though. ex-
cceded $1,000 and the loss is ccvered
Ly insurance.
Officials at the plant were unable
t. explain the cause of the fire, al
thought it is believed by some a
crossed wire may have caused the
trouble.
The main plant of the company is
bat about fifty feet from the lahora-
tory and the firemen through tka;r
efforts kept the blaze to the bui, ding
in which it originated, otherwise the
entire plant would have been de-
shroyed.
After an hours work the fire was
completely subdued.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1919-06-28
FINALS OF PUBLIC
n. SCHOOLS MONDAY
Class Night Exercises Held
Last Night and Large
ly Attended
"a WILL GRADUATE
High School to Hold Exercises Mon
day Night-Certificates to be Given
Monday Morning.

Class night exercises were held by
the students of the Alexandria High
School last night in the auditorium of
that school and attended by about
$50 guests. The affair was big sue
Guess in every particular. Purvis
Dowulham, president of the class, de-
+ livered an address Of welcome The
I history of the class was given by Les
lie beavers and the class poem by
Herbert O'Meara. The affair was con-
! cluded with an address by Capt. W..
H. sNreneN, superintendent Of
schools.
AS heretofore stated in these CO.
lumns the public schools will close
Monday mcuning. The Alexandra
High School will hold it's annual COM
mencememt exercises that night at 8
o'clock in the school auditorium.
A special program has been pre-
pared for the occasion. Diplomas OF
graduation will be conferred on a
class of thirty-two, fifteen of whom
are women and seventeen men stu
dents.
Representative R. Walton Moore of
Fairfax county, will address the
graduates. Invocation will be given
by Rev. DR.. John Lee Allison, pastor
Of the Second Presbyterian Church
and the salutatory will be given by
Miss Irene Manley. The valedictory
will be delivered by Edgar Dare and
the awarding of diplomas will be
made by w. F. H. Finke, president OF
the city school board. The exercises
will end with benediction by Rev. Ed
gar Carpenter, rector of Grace P. E.
Church.
A list o fthe graduates follows:
Misses Leonie Simms, Ruth Ward,
Ida Harvey, Marion Adams, Minnie
Raynes, Margaret Abramson, Elva
Waters, Irene Manley, Almedia Park,
Virginia Kennedy, Reba O'Neal, Mar
garet Linn, Rose Shapiro, Helen Barn,
house and Hilda Pullman and Messrs
Leonie simms, Charles Smith, Edgar
Dare, Herbert O'Meara, Thomas Kelly
leslie beavers, Everett Pohl, George
Smith, Purvis Downham, Alvin Fried
lander, Hugh Marsh, Paul tSpeilman'
Paul Barrett, William Blake, Edward
Trumble, William Duvall, Elmer
Davis. - ~.
The awarding of certificates OF
distinctions will be made in the va
r;ous schools Monday morning. 1t will
start at Washington School at 3
o'c,nck and at Lee school at 1870
o'clock and West End school at 11.3o
O'Clock and the High School at l2:3o
o'clock.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1919-06-28
MUST ABOLISH DISTINCTION
Methodists Declare Themselves Abso-
luteiy Opposed to ANY Mo-
nopolization of Power

Cleveland, June 2S.-Delegates to
the jubilee; convention of the joint
centenary committee of the Mesho-
dist Episcopal Church, Wednesday
night declared that power, whether
political, economical, or industrial
must not be monopolized by one
class to the detriment of the other,
and that class distinction must be
abolished.
Resolutions were adopted stating
that much Of the present social un-
rest is due to conditions which had
existed previously, but were not
recognized until demonstrated by the
war.
A cablegram requesting that war
time prohibition be enforced until all
American soldiers were demobilized
was sent to President Wilson. SINH
lar messages were sent to the pre-
siding officers Of Congress.
The 600 delegates left today to
visit the Methodist exposition at
Columbus.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1919-06-28
WILL USE HISTORIC FLAGS
Those Borne by French in United
States Revolution Will Appear
In Parade in Paris July 4

Paris, June 2S.-Flags Of all TIM
French regiments which participated
in the American revolution will h2
carried by French soldiers in the
Fourth of July parade to be held
here to celebrate American Indeper-
dence Day.
The parade, in which Marshal Fcch
General Pershing and Rear Admiral
Harry S. Knapp, Of the American
peace delegation, will take part, vii
be held in the morning. 1t will pas
along the Champs ElEsees to tn
Palace de la Concorde. Special games
will be held in the afternoon at Per
shing Stadium.
On the evening of July 3 Genera:
Pershing and Rear Admiral Kaap-
will be the guests Of honor at din
ner and reception at the Hotel De
Vile.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1919-06-28
LABORERS AND HELPERS
:. NOW ORGANIZED

Helpers and laborers at the ship
yard known as Union No. 1888, of
the American Federation of Labor,
has completed arrangements an or
canization with the election of these
officers:
William A. Carter, president, Robert
". lay -and Robert Jackson Secre-
.aries; James Bird. secretary; w. NJ.
Hammond marshal.
The members of this union will at
send services at s o'clock tomorrow
nigh. at Roberts Chapel and hear a
sermon by Rev. E. A. Haynes and al
:, &. the same time contribute 500
t. the grand rally in progress at that
church.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1919-06-28
CROWN PRINCE SEES
WAR 10 YEARS HENCE

London. June 2S.-"After neace
is signed I will return to Germany
to live on my estates in Silesia and
perform my duties as a land own
er," said the former German Crown
Prince in an interview last week at
Wieringen, according to a Brussels
dispath to the. Daily Mirror.
The Prince is also quoted as de-
claring that "East Prussia and ST.
lesia vii never consent to be gov
erned by Poland. There will be an
other war in ter years"
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1919-06-28
FOR STRIKING GIRLS
Alexandria Trades Council to Hold
Meeting Monday Night in Their
Behalf

The Alexandria Trades Council will
hold a special meeting Tuesday night
at s o'clock in the opera house for the
purpose Of arousing interest in the
cause of the striking girls of the
Western Union and Postal Telegraph
Companies. The meeting will be ar
open one and the public invited to at
tend.
The question of having the govern
mcnt locate an army store here alsc
will be discussed.
Announcement is made that it IS
the wish of the Trades Council .ka.
the Chamber of Commerce send rep
resentativs to this meeting.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1919-06-28
REVOLUTION PLANNED

Copenhagen. June 2S.-ltalian,
German and Austrian Communists
held a conference in Southern Ty-
ron. few days ago for the purpose
of preparing for revolution IN
Italy, says dispatch from Vienna.
The revolution was fired for the
middle of July.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1919-06-28
ODD FELLOWS INSTALLATION

w. Clifton Cunningham, district
deputy grand master, will during the
coming month install the newly elect
Ell officers of lodges of Odd Fellows in
his city and nearby points.
The schedule prepared follows:
Wednesday July g., .sarepta Lodge OF
this city; July 40. Falls Church at
Falls Church; July il; Potomac this,
city; July 16, Accotink, at Accotink,
Va. - ".>fJ> 70 80
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1919-06-28
A SHARP COMMAND

Paris, June 2S.-The German
peace delegation has been informed
in note from Premier Clemenccau
that the German Government will
be held strictly responsible for unof-
fetal support nf AIRY movement
against Polish authority in the ter
ritory given Poland IN Posen and III
East and West Prussia.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1919-06-28
CHINESE UNABLE TO AGREE
Conference Between Northern And
Southern Factious Ends

toohlhSih hAliouo
Washington, June 2S.--Confcren-
ccs at Shanghai, locking to the
composing. of differences between
North and South China, have e::ded.
Advices received in Washington say
the delegates. after many weeks
consideration of the issues involved,
found themselves unable to reach an
agreement.
Renewal of hostilities betwee. the
two factions is not expected im-
mediately. but it is assumed here
that a period of armed neutrality
will ensue between the north and
south until another effort is made to
settle the differences.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1919-06-28
Citizens National Bank,

Alexandria, Va, June 26th, 1919.
At a meeting of the Board of Di-
rcctors held this day a semi-annual
dividend of 6 per was declared, pay
able on or after July 1st, 1919 to stock
holders of record, June 30th.
..,' RICHARD NJ. GREEN,
1ss-4c Cashier
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1919-06-28
CHURCH SERVICES
Childrcn's Day will be observed at
the Sunday School of the First Bap-
tist Church tomorrow morning.

Divine service ut Immanuel Luth-
Gran Church at the usual hour II
O'Clock tomcrro,r morning with spe-
cial music by the choir and the rem
dering of whispering Hope" by the
Misses Ref. Sunday School at 9:3J
a. m.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1919-06-28

There will be call communlca-
ticn of Andrew Jackson Lodge No.
12O A. F. and A. NJ. al the Masonic
TEMPLE, Tuesday evening July 1st,
at 7. 80 TO confer the E. A. and F. c.
dserees. An master masons' are in
vited Bv order of the Worshipfu!
Master.
J.~E. ALEXANDER, Secretary
154-3c.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1919-06-28

At the Methodist Church tomor-
row, Rev. L. II. Kelly. pastor, crde:
of services: Sunday School, 10 a.
M: preaching II a. m: followed b.
class meeting and young peoples
meeting at 7:3O.; preaching p. NJ
All are invited.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1919-06-28
STANDARD GASOLINE Csc. (

Open evenings and Sundays, Alex
andria Auto Supply, 104 South
Washington street. 149-tf
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1919-06-28
CAN'T HEAR ANYTHING
The First National Bank
Alexandria, Virginia.

Alexandria, Virginia.
At a meeting of the Board OF Dl-
.rectors held this day dividend of
six Der cent was declared, payable on
or after July 1st, 1919.
GEO. E. WAKEFIELD,
752.1c. Cashier
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1919-06-28
DIED

SUTHARD-On Friday, June q.
1919, at the home of his parents,
EARL A. SUTHARD. age IS
years, son of Mr.. and Mrs. John
T. Suthard. Funeral Monday,
June 30, at 4:30 p. M, from the
residence of his parents, 523 South
Lee street. Relatives and friends
invited to attend. Washington
papers please copy. l34-lp'
CAN'T HEAR ANYTHING
But! Still Making Signs
By George! They'r Good
Elliott Sign Co. 22S South Fairfax st.
Alexandria, Va.
154-1p.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1919-06-28

Mrs. X. E. Haislip of Braddock,
has received word of the safe ar
rival of her son, Eustis Haislip, at
Camp Lee. He expects to be home
soon.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1919-06-28

The funeral of Mrs. Cora Clem took
place this afternoon from the her
late residence 130 North Payne street
Rev. o. P. Lloyd pastor of the Sec
ond Baptist Church, officiating.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1919-06-28

In loving memory Of my dea:
son, Howard Davis, who departed
this life one year June Goth, 1918.
One year has passed, my heart still
sore,
AS time goes on, miss him more
His loving smile and tender face
No one can fill his vacant place
The loss was bitter, the pain severe.
To part with one I loved SO dear
The trial was hard, I'll not COM
plain,
Friends may think the wound is
healed,
But they little know the sorrow
That lies within our hearts conceal
ed.
By his devoted mother and father
154-1p.
In sad but loving remembrance o.
nv dear mother, Susan Trunnell
who died one year ago today. juno
%, 1918.
One year has passed away dea;
mother,
Since Gcd called to his home the
one that | loved so well,
And tried so hard to save,
But God knew best that she was
tired and weary,
So took her home to rest.
Hover around me dear mother. foi
/ am sad and lonely without you
By her loving daughter,
154-1p. Annie vi. fe'''s
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1919-06-28

The Rosemcnt apartment located
on the south side of Duke street be-
tween Pitt and Royal streets, was
scld at public auction today by S.
n. Lunt, auctioneer, and purchased
by John G.. Graham.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1919-06-28

The first and second degrees of
the order will be conferred on large
class of candidates by Fitzgerald
Council No. 459, Knights of Column
bus, at meeting at 2.30 o'cloc to-
morrow afternoon at St. Mary's Hall.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1919-06-28

Raymond L. Haynes, son of Mr..
and Mrs. Charles A. Haynes, who for
the past eleven months has served
overseas as member of Company B,
323rd regiment, S1st division, has re-
turned home.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1919-06-28
HAPPENINGS ABOUT
CITY TOLD IN BRIEF.
Private John Langley has return
ed to his home in North Royal street
after serving ten months overseas.

Miss Katherine and Margaret
Walsh. of Dubuque, Iowa, are visit
ing Mr.. and Mrs. Leonard Harvey,
at their home in Prince street.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1919-06-28

CITY TOLD IN BRIEF
Private John Langley has return
ed to his home in North Royal street
after serving ten months overseas.
Miss Katherine and Margaret
Walsh, of Dubuque, Iowa, are visit
ing Mr.. and Mrs. Leonard Harvey,
at their home in Prince street.
Mrs. X. E. Haislip Of Braddock,
has received word of the safe ar
rival of her son, Eustis Haislip, at
Camp Lee. He expects to be home
soon.
Miss Edna McCauley, of Del Ray,
Virginia, is to spend the remainder
of the summer with friends and rel
atives in New Jersey, Delaware,
and Maryland.
The funeral of Mrs. Cora Glen took
place this afternoon from the her
late residence 1870 North Payne street.
Rev. O. P. Lloyd pastor of the Sec
ond Baptist Church, officiating.
Raymond L. Haynes, son of Mr..
and Mrs. Charles A. Haynes, who for
the past eleven months has served
overseas as member of Company B,
323rd regiment, S1st division, has re-
turned home.
The Rosemcnt apartment located
on the south side of Duke street be-
tween Pitt and Royal streets, was
scld at public auction today by 5.
H. Lunt, auctioneer, and purchased
by John G.. Graham.
The first and second degrees of
the order will be conferred on large
class of candidates by Fitzgerald
Council No. 459, Knights of Column
Gus, at meeting at 2.30 o'cloc to-
morrow afternoon at St. Mary's Hall.
Attention is again directed by
The Gazette that under no circum-
stances will classified advertising be
charged All such advertising is
payable in advance. No such adver-
tising will be taken over the tele-
phone
The Allison w c. T. U. will hold
their regular meeting with Mrs.
Percy Cliff. PIT North Columbus
Street, Monday evening, at 7:45. All
members are urged to be present
This will probably be the last meet
ing for the summer.
a guard from the state convict
road force came here this afternoon
and conveyed. five prisoners to work
c1 the road force as follows: j. w.
Lawrence, white and Charles Brown,
Oscar Sutton, James Diggs> and Joe
Howell. the last four named colored.
Earl A. Suthard, sixteen years old,
son of Mr.. and Mrs. John T. Suthard
died shortly after 7 o'clock last night
a, the residence of his parents, 90
South Lee Street. His funeral will
take place at 4.30 o'clock Monday at
ternoon from his parents residence
and services will be conducted by Rev.
G.. ]. Hill, pastor of the Methodist
Protestant Church.
The market this morning was we'll
supplied with an abundance OIL ihos'
everything. Prices still keep at
high-water mark. Eggs were BRING
ing so cents per dozen, and butter
sold at 60 cents per pound. Season.
able fruits were on sale, but prices
keen high. Huckleberries sold at
so cents per quart. blackberrles, ~
cents. peaches 80 cents per quarter
peck, apples Is cents. Quotations for
vegetables follow: Green peas 20
cents per quarter peck cabbag, D
cents per head, string beans, 2e
cents per quater peck, lettuce D cents
up. new potatoes 25 cents per quar-
ter peck, beets 8 cents per ounch'
I; : oo,t. na,- h,Inrh onions
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1919-06-28

Miss Edna McCauley, of Del Ray,
Virginia, is to spend the remainder
of the summer with friends and rel
atives in New Jersey, Delaware,
and Maryland.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1919-06-28

Methodist Protestant Church, Rev.
g. J. Hell, pastor, order of service:
tomorrow; Sunday School, $3.50 a.
M; preaching II a. m., and 7:lA
D. m. Morning topic, "Christ's
Compassion for Lost World" !"
evening subject, "The Message of
Life" Christian Endeavor SeGvic
at 7:15 p. m.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1919-06-28

Attention is again directed by
The Gazette that under no circum-
stances will classified advertising be
charged. All such advertising is
payable in advance. No such adver-
tisine will be taken over the tele-
phone
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1919-06-28
IN MEMORIAM

In loving memory of my dear
husband, HOWARD DAVIS, who
departed this life cne year the 29th
of June 1918.
He has gene from his dear ones. his
dear wife and child,
Whom he willingly toiled for and
loved as his life, .e
Oh, God. how mysterious and how
strange are thy ways.
To take from US this loved one il
the best of his days.
By his devoted wife, Rose Davis
154-1p. ~