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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1919-04-05
WOUNDED BY DRUGGIST
r. H. Harris Shot Twice During
Controversy in Petersburg
Cfora

Petersburg, Va, April 5.-R. H
Harris was shot twice last night b!
Lester 3. Simmons during dis
pute, which took place in the store
of Simmons Brothers, known as the
Chesterfield Fountain formerly
the lobby of the Hotel Chesterfield
on North Sycamore street. The
shooting occurred about $50 o'clock.
o'clock, and is said to have been the
result of Harris failing to leave the
store after being ordered by SIM
mons, who was employed by his
brother as clerk.
Witnesses stated that Harris had
been drinking and became involved
in dispute with a customer in the
store. and both had drawn knives.
but were prevented by friends from
having a difficulty. Harris left the
store, but returned Immediately and
was again requested by Simmons
to leave the building. Harms, 1t IS
said, became infuriated and COM
menced to abuse Simmons, who
went to the telephone to phone for
the police.
Harris continued his alleged abuse
of Simmons, and Simmons left the
phone, AID walking up to Harris
told hira that he did not fear MIN
ana thai he must leave the store.
At this point the shooting commen-
ced, Simmons shooting four times,
One Of the bullets struck Harris IN
the abdomen, another hit him IN the
neck and two bullets missed.
Harris was rushed to the hospital,
and his wound in the abdomen is re-
gartlcd as serious, if not fatal
enc.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1919-04-05
CONFERENCE APPOINTMENTS
Ministers For Alexandria District
Named by Baltimore Conference
of NJ. f. Church South.

OF W. r. lEufSn oOutT.
Appointments for the Alexandria
District, NJ. E. Church South for this
year are:
II. P. Hamill. presiding elder;
Alexandria, E. V. REGISTER; Blue
mont, w. Z. Woolf; Clarendon and
BaI!ston, f. C.'Beery; Del Ray, W. W.
Pippin; Dumfries, c. L. Beard; East
Fairfax, H. C. Marsh; Fairfax. ]. c.
Tmasher; Falls Church, 0. w. Lusby;
Fauquier. A. L. Harnaberger; Freder-
icksburg, H. L. Hout; Hamilton, H. Q.
Burr; Herrdcn, c. B. Sutton; Hills
boro, W. H. Marsh; Leesburg, J. n.
Mast; Loudoun, c. Il. Cannon; Manas-
sas, William Stevens! Marshall, f. I.
Rdgeway; Middleburg, J. A. johnson;
Occoquan, c. E. Smith; Prince Will
liam, c. w. Mark; Quarti.o, Wade
Johnson; Remington. G. W. Gather;
Stafford, G. J. Cooper; Sterling, H. A.
Wilson; Sudley, Homer Welch; War
renton, H. L. Bivens.
Former pastors of the church here
are located as follows:
Rev. J. P. Stump, Goldzboro, Md;
Rev. C. D. Bulla, Nashville, Tenn;
Rev. H. NJ. Canter, Harrisonburg, Va;
Rev. ]. w. Duffey, Rockville. Nd.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1919-04-05
THE VALLEY TRAGEDY
Victims Grave Covered With Floral
Designs

After performing the duty guard
ne from po:sible injury the four pro-
libition officers who were given pre-
.ininary hearing Wednesday at Wood
stock on the charge of murdering
Raymond c. Ska.kelford and Law
'ence D. Hudson, alleged bootleggers,
Company D, Richmond Light Infan-
;ry Blaes Battalion, returned Thurs
lay to Richmond.
Mrs. Mary A. Shackelford, mcEher
# Raymond c. Shackelfcrd, has re-
urned to Richmond after attending
lis funeral in Raleigh, n. c. She said
Ter son was shot seven times. She also
;aid his grave was covered with floral
designs, one of which tore the inscrip-
ION: "To an unknown boy from citi-
ems of Winchester, who, look upon
lis cold -blooded murder as abhorrent.'
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1919-04-05
REFLECT MISS POPPENHEIM
y. ID. c. Also Returns All Other Of.
ficers EScent Mrs. Wake.

y. ID. I. Also Returns All UtHcT VI
ficers Except Mrs. Wake.
Louisville, KY, April 4.-Miss
Mary Poppcnheim, of Charleston, S.
=, was reelected president general
Il the United Daughters of =the
Cpnfederacy at its annual convention
nere yesterday. All other officers
also were reelected with the excep-
lion of Mrs. Frank A. Wake, of
Norfolk, Va, custodian of flags mad
Dennants, whose place was filled by
Mrs. Simon Bolivar Buckner, of
louisville. The selection of con-
vention city for next year was de-
ferred until later in the week.
Besides the business session the
program today included a visit to
Camp Zachary Taylor, on the out
skirts of Louisville and a night
session.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1919-04-05
WILL OBSERVE CENTENARY
Potomac Lodge of Odd Fellows to At
tend Services at Grace p. /.
Church April 81.

#
The Tooth anniversary of the insti'
tuition of the Independent Order OF
Odd Fellows in the United States VII!
occur April 26 and Potoma- Lodge
Nc. 3S, this city, will observe the
event by attending special services at
Grace Episcopal Church the night OF
April ;27 when a sermon will be
preached by Rev. Edgar Carpenter,
rector. Rev. Mr.. Carpenter is vice
grand of the local lodge. A special
program will be provided for the ac-
casion. Throughout the state OF Vir-
ginia special exercises will be held.
On Sunday afternoon May II, pre-
vicus to the meeting clf- the Grand
Lodge of the order which will assem-
BILE on Monday, exerIises will be held
in the auditorium Of the Jefferson
Hotel, Richmond.
An imposing demonstration of the
Odd Fellows of the wcFld Will be held
in Baltimore when the sovereign grand
lodge meets in the Monumental city
15 and 20.
The Patriarchs Militant and special
are arranging for an i'm
mense parade in that city September
lTth.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1919-04-05
PRIMARY FIXED
FOR APRIL Y
R. Walton Moore and H.
carlton Hanes Qualify for
Congressional Honors
BOTH PUT UP $1,000
Friends of Mr.. Moore Predict Easy
Victory-General Election May q
When Republican Candidate will run

The time limit for candidates desir-
.ng to enter the Democratic primary
20 be held April e to nominate a
candidate fCr Congress from this dis
rict to fill the vacancy caused by the
designation of Representative Charles
:. Carlin to pay their pro rata of the
expenses incident to the primary eX-
bred today and the two candidates
yho paid their $1,000 each to Gardner
Z. Boothe, district chairman, are R.
Walton Moore, attorney of Fairfax
county, and H. Earlton Hanes, an at
;orney Of He1rIdon, Fairfax county.
1t was at fr:t thought that there
would be no need for a primary, as it
was generally believed that R. Wal
ION Moore would be without opposi-
ion. However, Mr.. Eanes is in the
ace and a primary will be held.
Friends of Mr.. Moore predict thai
lie will have walk over in the COM
ng primary.
The general election will be held
Way q when the Republicans will
have candidate in the field
Their candidate will be nominated
it a convention which will be held
n this city April IA.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1919-04-05
WILL INITIATE BIG CLASS
Thirty-Four Candidates For James W.
Jackson Council, ]. 0. U. a. W..
Monday Night.

!, class of thirty-four candidates
win be initiated Monday night BY
James w. Jackson Council, No. o.
.Ju.:or Order OF United American Me
charles. The work will be put on by
the celebrated degree team from Ed
ward J. Ross Council, No. 26 Wash
inslton. and it is expected that large
delegation from Washington viii at
terd.
This VIII be banner night for the
local council which is rapidly increas'
inc its membership and which coun'
ell expects to make an excellent show
inc. in its growth in membership a
the state convention in Lynch5urs
next October.
All members of the order are invit
cd 20 witness the degree work Mon
day night.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1919-04-05
DANIELS IN ROME
Secretary Of the Navy Will Visit
Naples and Venice

DSClcldl VI tiiS -NH' W '''
Naples and Venice
Rome, April l.-Josephus Daniels
American Secretary of the Navy,
arrived here Wednesday and was
met by American Ambassador Thos.
Nelson Page and Vice Admiral Del
bono. Italian Minister Of marine. he
will remain here until Monday and
will confer with Italian authorities
on Italy's after the war problems,
particularly coal tonnage.
He will be guest at dinner at the
residence Of Ambassador Page to-
morrow and Vice Admiral Delbono
will give dinner in his honor Fri
day. Secretary Daniels VII go to
Naples Monday, remaining there
only one or two days. 1t is proba-
BILE that he will leave for Venice
Wednesday next.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1919-04-05
VA. GREYS TO PRACTICE

The Virginia Grey Athletic Club of
this city will start their first practice
tomorrow afternoon, go o'clock on
North Alfred street diamonds. Mgr.
Bremen requests that all players
Wishing a tryout with this fast young
team, be present at this practice. The
Greys had very successful season j1
l1o1S ard expects even more victories
this year.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1919-04-05
DIED

sTMMS-On Friday, April 4, 1919,
at 4 A. NJ, MISSOURI S1NlMs,
beloved wife Of John Simms and
daughter of the late Harrison and
Elizabeth Javins. Funeral from
her nicces' residence, Mrs. Katie
Bond, 1918 Prince street, Mon
dav. April Z, at 2 p. NJ, Washing
ton papers please copy.
From this world of pain and sorrow
To a land Of peace and rest,
Cod has taken my dear Aunt
Where she has found eternal rest
KATIE BOND
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1919-04-05
PEACE TREATY MAY
SIGNED ON WEDNESDAY

Paris, April 5.-The opinion was
EXPRESSED last night by responsible
British authority that the peace
treaty would be ready for signing
Lv Wednesday next.
TIE correspondent here of the Lon
don Telegraph wires that he is able to
state on tn chighest authority that Ey
next Sunday a complete agreement
will have been reached by the Coun-
Gil of Four.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1919-04-05
AIR HONEYMOON
Couple VIII Leave Montreal on Elk
tended Airplane Bridal Tour

Montreal, Quebec, April 5.-An
aerial honeymoon is being planned hy
a former flying corps officer of this
city. who desires that his name be
kept secret until his plans have been
completed.
The young mans bride-to-be is a
Toronto girl, and the trip is to start
from there. 1t is to, extend over seven
months. The first objective is to be
Vancouver. From there the pair will
cross the United States border and
swing through the Middle Western
and Southern States.
A small campaign outfit will be car
ried for use when landings are made
in out-of-the way places.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1919-04-05

Rev. Z. V. REGISTER, the pastor,
will preach at both services tomor-
row at the Methodist Episcopal
Church, South, west side of South
Washington street near King street.
Preaching at II a. m., and s D. m.
Please note the hour Of the evening
service. The Henry K. Field Me-
mortal Bible Class in the Young
Peoples Building, at 9:45 a. m., is a
good place for men who are not at
tending elsewhere.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1919-04-05
NOTICE

Having qualified as Executrix of
|be last will of Thomas Burroughs,
eceased, all persons indebted TO the
state are reque4sed 14s 80 to Settle their
ccounts at, ionae a and all persons hay
gg, claims. against sthe estate will
resent /, the same, daily authentica-
|sd, for adjustment.
ks-1ot ISABELLE GOODS,
Executrix
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1919-04-05
MASS Meeting 7
ON APRIL II
New Form Of Government
Will be Discussed Tax
payers are Invited
!. COMMITTEE NAMED
Speakers Will Tell Citizens of Benefit
a 10 be Derived From Change to City
Management Plan.

Pursuant to resolution of the Boar6
Of irectors of the Chamber of Com.
merce. Carroll Pierce, president OF
the above organization, appointed a
committee to arrange for mass meet
ing Of the citizens and tax payers
Of Alexandria, to consider the question
of adopting more efficient form of
government for Alexandria.
While the hanlber of Commerce has
made an exhaustive study of the sub
jet.t, and compiled considerable data
on the subject, it was realized from
the start that the matter was one af-
feotirg the vital interest of every
voter and tax. payer of the city of
| Alexandra, and it was matter that
should be handled by the citizens them
themselves, and not through tbs
agency of the Chamber of Commerce.
Vhe Chamber of Commerce, therefore
decided to call meeting of the voters
and tax payers of Alexandria, and
submit to them what information they
had secured on this subject, and let
them decide what steps they desired
! to take in regard to the future ad-
lministration of their affairs.
Carroll Pierce, president of the
Chamber of Commerce, appointed
committee, which committee is COM
posed of the following citizens Ct
Alexandria, w. A. Snloot, Harry Han
lnond, R. L. Parne, Howard W. Smith.
DIR. W. NJ. SGlith, Claude W. Fletcher.
w. H. Sweeney, X. w. Ogden, john
T. Harrison, P. T. German. Jas. r.
Cotton. Robt. S. Jones to arrange for
s meeting of the citizens and tax pay
sers,, and to Submit to them what data
the Chamber Of Commerce had COM
piled on the subject, and to invite
speakers to address this meeting,
speakers to address this meeting, in
regard to whatathe business admins
tration Of city 3.ffairs has accomplish
ed in the cities of other states anC
nations.
The com,7ittee met last night,
an detected James r. Cation chair
man of the committee. and after a
full discussion of the matter, April
|11th was decided upon, as the date
to call a mass meeting of the citi-
zens.
IN A ccmmitte composed of X. w.
Ogden, Harry Hammond, and Dr..
w. M. Smith, was appointed, to
give proper publicity to the meet
ing, and to arrange for suitable
speakers to address same. The. next
meeting of the committee, will be
(held at 1870 o'clock, Monday, at
(which time reports will be received
from the committee.
| At the mass meeting to be held
(all phases of the matter, will be
discussed, and it is hoped that every
interested citizen and tax payer, will
make it a point to be present at this
meeting, so as to be able to form
their own opinion as TO what further
steps should be taken in the matter.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1919-04-05
: WRIT OF PROTECTION
For First Time in Years Chaloner
May Visit New York City

/: New York, April 5.-John Arm
strong Chaloner, the millionaire,
whose escape from an asylum at
White Plains, n. Y, many years ago
was followed by long legal fight to
gain possession of his fortune in this
State, has been granted writ of pre-
lection by Federal Judge Hand, so
that he may come to this city from
his home at Roanoke Rapids, n. c.,
to appear in his suit for libel against
a newspaper.
The writ restraints officials of the
Supreme Court, by which Chaloner
was adjudged insane in 1897, the asy-
IIlum authorities, Chaloner's brother
|lLewis Stuyvesant Chaloner, former
lieutenant governor of New York, ano
totfers from interfering with his move
ments during the prgress of the trial
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1919-04-05
WILSON HAS COLD
Executive Has Been Confined to His
Bed Since Thursday.

Bed Since Thursday.
Paris, April 5.-"There is nothing
more to be said than that President
Wilson is suffering from severe
Cold" was the only statement elicit
I'D late this evening from AdmiraI
lGary Grayson, the Presidents ply,
sician. Mr.. Wilson has been confined
Ito his bed since Thursday. The de-
| gree Of his fever was not revealed
1t was learned, however, that hi:
fcld is accompanied by a distinct!
Hacking cough.
"Will there be any necessity fol
issuing daily bulletins ?" DR.. Graysor
was asked.
"Probahly not" was the answer.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1919-04-05
REDUNDACY

Ted--It is said that the ex-kaiser
received the armistice terms over
the phone.
New-When he heard them he
must have felt like asking, as this
necessary ?"-Life.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1919-04-05
HURRIED THE END

"Those socks 1 knitted for you-
did you wear 'em?'
eyes, wore 'er, ard they made
me all the more determined to get
the war over in a hurry.'-Judge.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1919-04-05
NOTICE

A meeting of the Republican Com
mittee of this city will be held at s
p. m, Saturday, April y, at the Ho-
tel New Southland South Royal
street. BY order of the committee.
D. E. RoBEY
S1-2t.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1919-04-05

Miss Lucille Lednan, Of Richmond,
is visiting her cousin, Mrs. r. c.
Hayden, Of 52S King street.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1919-04-05

Funeral services for Mrs. Missour;
Simms. wife of John Simms, who
lied yesterday in Baltimore, will
axe place at = o'clock Monday af-
,ernoon from the residence Of her
niece. Mrs. Katie Bond, 1918 Prince
street. The deceased was a daugh-
.er of the late Harrison and Eliza
oeth Javins.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1919-04-05

A meeting of the executive COM
nittee of the Red Cross will be held
Monday night in the rooms of the
Chamber of Commerce.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1919-04-05

The Gazette last Saturday con-
taincd picture and biography of
isaac Mayer Wise, ore of the most
noted Hebrews Of the present gene
ration. We neglected at the time
to state that Rabbi Wise performed
the nuptial ceremonies at the mar
riage in. Cincinnati of cur venerable
fellow-citizen, Simon Blondheim,
sixty-two years ago.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1919-04-05

The order of services at Christ
Church tomorrow follows: Sunday
School and Mems Bible Glass at
1870 a. M; sermon by rector ana
holy communion at II a. m.; even
ng prayer and sermon by rector at
8 p. m. All seats free. Strangers
welcome.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1919-04-05

NJ. Ward Nocll, travelling sales
nan, Of Washington, brother of Mrs.
Owen P. Lloyd, this city, was severe
" injured in an automobile accident
last week and now is patient at
casualty Hospital, Washington. L.
G., suffering from broken, arms,
lbs and other injuries,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1919-04-05

The farewell services of Capt.
md Mrs. McCabe will take place
Sunday evening April 13 at the Sal
vation Army Hall, 106 South Fair
fax street. Everybody welcome.
Capt. and Mrs. McCabc desire to
extend to the citizens their sincere
thanks for the generous support
given them while in Alexandria.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1919-04-05

Order of services at st. Paul's P.
z. Church tomorrow will be as
follows: Sunday School, $50 a.
n; Mems Bible Class, 9:45 a. M;
services at IL u. m, and S p. m.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1919-04-05

At the First Baptist Church to-
morrow, Rev. Dr.. E. B. B.Jackson, pas
or, there will be communion service
It II a. M, in the evening the pas
or will preach the last of ser
rs of sermons entitled. "The Place
# Angels in Human Life" Sunday
School, 9:30 a. M; and B. Y. P. ,U.,
1T r p. m.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1919-04-05

st. NIary's Catholic Church will
lold services tomorrow as follows:
Masses at Z, 8 and II o'clock. Len
zen sermon and benediction at 1880
}. m.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1919-04-05

The Allison w. C. T. w., will
meet at 7:45 o'clock Monday night
1t the residence of Miss Lucy Graves
;23 South Fairfax street. All men,
)ers arc invited to attend.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-07-03
MOVEMENT BEGUN
TO FIGHT GREAT
CATTLE PLAGUE

Chicago.-A movement to Grad
icate tuberculosis from cattle herds
was begun today in "A of the AZ
states according to information
given out here by DR.. ]. ]. Lintner.
who is in charge of the work in
Illinois. A proclamation issued by
the governor in each of the states
calls for rigid inspection of all
breeding and dairy cattle; that all
cattle coming into the state shall
be. held in quarantine until they
have been properly examined and
that every shipment of cattle of
any kind be accompanied by a spec
ial permit.
An appropriation of 81 100000 is
now pending before committees to
be used in this work in coop&ra-
ton with the state governments.
The A states have made an apprO-
priation of 100000 to carry on
the work.
Illinois now has 300 herds Of
cattle under direct supervision of
the state veterinarian, and more
are being added.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-07-03
DIR, anna SHAW
PASSES AWAY
Noted Suffrage Leader Dies at Her
Home in Pennsylvania at Age
of ~ Years.

Philadelphia, July 3.-Dr. Anna
Howard Shaw, honorary president
of the National American Woman's
Suffrage association, died at ner
home in Moylan, Pa, near this city
at Z O'Clock last night. She was 70
years old.
DR.. Shaw was born in Newcastle
onATyne, England, February IA,
1847, coming to this country with
her parents when she was 4 years
old. She attended Albion college In
Michigan from 1872 to 1875 and
graduated from the theological
school of Boston university in 1885.
She was honored with the degree Of
doctor of laws by Kansas City uni
versity in 1892. She had been grant
ed a preachers license by the Meth
odist church and held a pastorate
in bingham, Mass, after having
been refused a license by the New
England conference because of her
sex, but the case was appealed and
she was ordained in 1880, the nrst
woman to be accorded that PRIV
ilege by the denomination.
DR.. Shaw resigned from the pull
pit anu was chosen lecturer lor
the Woman's Suffrage association
in 1885 and later was national su-
perintendent of franchise for the
w. C. T. U. She had preached in
Sweden, Denmark, Germany, Hol-
land and England.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-07-03
LOCAL GIRL TO
CHRISTEN SHIP
NAMED FOR CITY
Miss Eleanor CIeaveIand Chosen
as Sponsor at Launching OF
Emergency Fleet Boat

To Miss Eleanore Cleayeland
daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. H. H
CIeaveland. SO3 Nineteenth street,
has fallen the honor of acting as
sponsor at the christening OF the
ship Rock Island, which is to be
launched in the not far future.
Miss CleaveIand has been ap-
pointed to this position by Frank
Mtxter, chairman of the Fourth
Liberty loan drive in Rock Island
because of her activity In putting
over the fourth and other loans in
the city and in Red Cross and 9TH
er war work.
The honor of bestowing a name
upon one of the ships being built
by the Emergency Fleet corpora
ton was given Rock Island togeth-
er with three other cities in the
state for having made the best in
dividual records in subscribing to
the Fourth loan The time of
launching is not yet known, but
the ceremony will take place at
one of the shipyards along the At
lantic coast.