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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1919-06-17
FLIGHT UPSIDE DOWN
Former Lieutenant Payne Found,
Ocean Apparently Overhead
And Sky Underneath

New York, June 17lCaptain Al
cocks reported statement that for
some time in the fog the Vickers-
Finy was flying upside. down brought
forth yesterday an interesting recital
cf his own similar experience from
former Lieutenant c. H. Payne, U
S. NJ, member cf the Aero Cub O.
! America, who saw submarine patrol
service during the war at stations al
the way from Pensacola to Chatham.
"Patrolling in an R-G from the Bay
Shore Naval Air Station" said Lieu
tenant Payne, "I saw the fog drifting
in and hurried to beat it back. I hay'
not started soon enough, however
and soon found myself in the thick of
It. Every landmark, and even the
ocean, were blotted out.
! "Fog is the great enemy of the air
r.an as it is of the sailor. l shut off
ny motor, thinking to plane down to
where | could get sight of the water.
| was watching the compass and the
a!timeter at the same time, and
thought it was odd that the latter
instrument showed no marked change
in altitude, but wasn't especially con-
cerned because they have been known
to get cut of order.
"BuH presently I came out CT the
fog and got the scare fmy life. Ap-
rarently far below me as a looked
ever the edge Of the fuselage was the
sky, and overhead. not so far away
was the the Atlantic ocean. There was
no peculiar physical sensation, but j
mas a tremendous mertal shock.
at took me a few seconds to rea-
lzc what had happened. Then came
the understanding that in trying t"
rIane down Through the fog I had
turned completely over and was fly
ing upside down. l tried to start the
motor but the gasoline refused to
feed. SO I went into a sideslip, CO.
right side up again, and lost no time
il getting to the surface of the wa
ter. I hit it inside of Fire Island and
tavi d home.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1919-06-17
APPEAL FOR AID
Facts People Need to Know Con-
corning the Children's Home
of Virginia


Ten thousand of Virginia's little
children, many of them belonging to
our soldiers and sailors, are in un-
fortunate conditions, ard need hon.
ing.
The society was chartered by the
Virginia Legislature in 1900.
The society receives no aid from
the rtate. 1t is supported entirely
bv. voluntary offerings.
The, work is inter-denomlnatlonal'
and is worthy Of the aid of every
person. :
Who would not help to save
helpless, innocent child?
The work of this society Is sup
elementary to the work of our or
phanages and other children's lnst'-
tutions. The work does not conflict
In round numbers twenty-five hum
drcd (2,50O) little children have been
gathered up, aided or homed.
Last year, ending May 1st, 1919,
(1,64O were aided, handled or homea
in one year.
The recent epicmic of influenza is
sending hundreds of motherless or
fatherless little ones to our doors.
This is a plea to YOU to help. Inc
call is in the name cf the one who
said, "Suffer the little children to
ccme unto Me-
Christian homes are found for
hese children.
The society has over. 1,14s) who
belong to it legally.
The need is inrperative-a recelv-
ing home necessity.
The campaign for funds with
which to purchase the buildings is to
|. bt. held June 1925, 1919. Every one
help.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1919-06-17
KILL FRIEND

Chicago, June lin demons.ra-
ting the Dempsey knockout tlow
which is expected to win the champ
icnship from Willard. Edward Foss
cf 2744 Shields aver.l'. killed hi@
flicnld. Frank Feencv, of 2722 Nor
NAL avenue, Saturday. The Demp-
sey-Willard fight had been the topic
Foss declared that Dempsey wculc
win by a Knockout. Fooney said nc
would bet his life on Big Jess.
"Jack will deliver the knock ou'
like this" said Foss, shooting 9
blow to Fecney's chin. Feeney fe!
to tho sidewalk and died.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1919-06-17
FOR HOSPITAL
Lawn Fete Yields S60.50

The Board of Managers of the
Alexandria Hospital wish to thank
through the Gazette the Alexandria
helpers of the Mt. Vernon District
for their gift to the hospital.
This band Of young people made
s60.5O ait lawn party and sent the
money towards furnishing a:-d screen
ing the large upstairs porch at the
hospital, thereby affording delight
fu. place for rest and comfort for the
and sick patients dur
ing the hot summer months.
This is a lovely and much needed
to the hospital.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1919-06-17
GERMANY STILL DEFIANT
Officials in Berlin Assert Revised
Pact Will ut be Signed

Berlin, June ia canvass of of
ficials qualified to speak for absent
Government officials adduced the
blunt, positive statement that unies
the revised proposals statement OF tn;
Entente nations contain most 1adi'
cal notifications in spirit and lr
letter Germany would net sign th'
peace treaty.
While the postponed delivery o.
the Entncte reply was looked vpo'
s.s a favorable omen, although or
dangling from the most slelde
thread. it may be said that the Gov
ernment, so far. as it is still repre-
septcd in Berlin, is not indulgln2 y
the luxury of undue Illusions as
what the next. 4S hours will b ing
forth.
Alleged notifications in the daft
cf the treaty. as reported: to Bsrlir
Through neutral. news sources. arc
rejected in official quarters here a
wholly insufficient to warrant tn
prediction that the Government wi
be inclined to subject them to c!@sc.
scrutiny.
Emphasis also was placed on thf
statement that the cabinet. wh!e'
now is fully represented at Wai:Har
was absolutely united in it's attisIa'
and that there was on prospect o:
an internal division which m. ght
break up the present Government
and produce a new ministry.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1919-06-17
WOULD SUCCEED BUCHANAN
Senator From Suffolk Oners lor
Lieutenant-Governor in 1921
Primaries

Senator ]. E. West, of Suffolk,
representative in the General AS
senlbly of the Thirtieth Senatorial
District announced last night that
he would be candidate in the Dem
ocratic primary of 1921 for the office
Of Lieutenant-Gove OF Virginia
TO succeed B. Frank Buchanan,
who will offer for Governor.
The Senator from Suffolk is the
first definitely to enter the field for
this Office, though it has been rum
ored that Thomas B. McAdanrs, a
Richmond banker, will be an asplr-
ant. Mr. McAdams, however, has
declined to make formal announ-
cement
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1919-06-17
FREE STATE" STILLS RAIDED
Over. 200 Gallons of ."Moonshine'
~ Taken by Officers.

Over. 200 Gallons of ."Moonshine'
~ Taken by Officers.
Luray, Va, June 17.-Oficcrs OF the
Internal Revenue Department Sunday
evering captured in wholesale fashion
the output of two illicit distillers in
what is known as "The Free State" a
wild and rugged portion of the Blue
Ridge, in Rappahannock county, 10
miles. east of Luaay. In one of the
plants more than $50 gallons of whis-
whisky were taken, while at another
establishment, run on more modest
scale, about half the amount was
taken. The operators are said to have
made good their escape, fact easily
understood when the nature and isola-
tion cf the places are known. "Fhe
Free State" for years has been known
as the abode of the moonshiner, who
| nlvs his business almost unmolested
bv reason of his isolation from the
| outside world. The raid is said to
have been made by three officials OF
the department, who for several days
have been in Luray and who were sup.
posed to have been ministerial stu
dents. To reach the place from Luray
ride of Is miles through the most
rugged portion of the Blue Ridge has
to be made and no official of the de
partment ever undertakes the trlE
without local assistance, feature Of
the present capture.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1919-06-17
KRONSTADT NEAR FALL
White Flag Said to Have Been Raised
Over Naval Base of Petrograd

oNcI &Ndf al vi Shi 70 oN
Helsingfors, June 1.-THE fall o.
Kronstadt, the naval base of Petro-
grad. is imminent, according to re
ports received by naval circles here
from Reval. the capital of Esthonla
The reports say that white flag has
been hoisted over the fortress scvera
times by its Bolshevik defenders.
Stockholm, June 17.-Whste Guard
nave captured the important for: 0
kras,sayagorka, across the bay OF
Kr,rstadt from the fortress OF h!on-
stadt, the chief seaward defense o
Pesrograd, according to an ccia.
statement issued from Esthoniaf
headquarters. 1t is said that the ~nit.
guards won their success after tne
garrison of the fort had mutlnlec
:.gainst the Bolsheyiki.
London June 17.-Active prepara
tons are being made for the evacua
ION Of Petrograd, it is announced II
wireless dispatch from Moscow re
eeived here today.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1919-06-17
DEATH OF MISS SLAYMAKER

Miss Elizabeth Faith Slaymaker,
daughter of Alexander Slaymaker,
mis- city, died Saturday at Back
Mountain, N. c., she hac been i'll
long time.
The body was brought here and
taken to Wheatley's mortuary chapel
and her funeral will take place at 2
o'clock tomorrow afternoon fSom the
Second Presbyterian Church. Services
will be! conducted by Rev. DIR. John
Lee Allison, pastor, and burial will
be in the Presbyterian cemetery. 1@,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1919-06-17
VIENNA COMMUNISTS RIOT
Eight Killed and &c Injured In Clash
With Police
the American

Copenhagen, June 17.-In riotirg IL
connection with Communist demon
stration in Vienna Sunday eight per-
sons were killed and 65 injured. The
trouble began when 5000 demon
strants attempted to obtain the rel
from prison of Communist leaders ar
rested Saturday.
The police fired volleys in the air
and then into the crowd. The. demon
stnants succeeded in releasing the
Communists leaders. Five policemen
were wounded.
The city is reported quiet, with the
police being supported in maintaining
order by troops.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1919-06-17
JAILED AFTER FORFEIT

Fredericksburg, Va, June 17.-E.
D. Denton, who was arrested here
sccne months ago for selling liquor,
forfeited 1000 in liber:y ponds by
failing to show up for trial. When
his case was called Denton was fined
$500 and given six months in jail.
Passing through here Sunday in an
automobile he was recognized by
City Sergeant J. c. Chichester and
failed. In addition to forfeiting his
bond Denton will now have to pay
the fine and serve the jail sentence.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1919-06-17
TAG DAY FRIDAY

Audobon Society to Sell Tags That
Afternoon
There are now seven Junior Au-
duEon Societies in the Washington
and Lee Schools.
Friday will be bird day and the
bcvs of Washington School will SELL
tags, the proceeds to go toward
paying for a large Martin house
which will be erected on the high
school grounds. The sale of the
tags will be made by pupils in the
schools after 8 o'clock Friday. They
will be disposed Of on King street.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1919-06-17
ATTENTION.!
To the boys in khaki.

To the boys in Khaki.
All soldiers, sailors and marines, who saw SER
vice at home or abroad are cordially invited to the
Masonic Welcome at the Masonic Temple Wednesday
night June 18th, at Sp. m
This will be an open meeting to all soldiers, sailors
and marines who not Masons as well as to those
who are Masons.
All other members of the fraternity are invited to
be present to welcome our heroes.
A few speeches, lot Of musicplenty Of refresh
nlents.
Under the auspices of Alexandria Washington
7 Lodge No. q A F. and A. nj
,'':o C. PAGE WALLER, Jr.
''.' " a.l> Secretary.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1919-06-17
HANGS HIMSELF IN JAIL

Petersburg, Va, June 17.-Georgc
Ransom. about 70 years of age, who
was committed to the city Jail Sun
dav on a charge of lunacy. was found
dead in his cell this morning, his body
hanging by a leather belt from one OF
f., bars of his cell. It IS said that
Ransom Sunday had been prevented
from jumping into the canal at Farm
dale Park.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1919-06-17
ROSS CONFEssEs MURDER

A full confession that ne alone
murdered Richard H. Duval, the 10
wear old youth whose body was dis
covered in the woods near the Uni
versity station, D. c., a week ago,
was obtained yesterday by Detective
|Sergt. Kelly and Inspector Grant
from Charles Ross, alias Charles
Ross Webster.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1919-06-17
CALLED MEETING

There will be called meeting OF
Mt Vernon Chapter, No, IA, R. A. NJ.
on Tuesday evening, June II at .
y. m.ite confer mark and Past Mas
tcrs degrees Work r. A. - -
143-2p. +. w. Launam, oects'
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1919-06-17
STRIKE TODAY AT
POTOMAC YARDS
Three Hundred Men Walk
Out Tying Up Traf.
fic
MAY ADJUST TODAY
Probable That Employees Will Re-
turn tc Work Tomnrrcw.-Ask
Minimum Wage of S5c an Hour.
BULLETIN

The strikers late this afternoon de-.
cided to return to work on the infor'
nation received from the national Of.
ficers of the association. Some of the
men returned to work at a o'clock
| this afternoon and others will go later
This therefore, ends the strike.
Three hundred employees of the
Potomac Railroad yards. who are
employed by the Richmond, Freder-
icksburg and Potomac Railroad, went
on a strike at 1880 o'clock this
morning for an increase in wages.
1t was, however, explained by one
of the mdn that the strike was a
protest against the railroad commit
mittee for failing to secure the in
creased wage scale asked for by the
men. The Increased scale is a fiat
rate Of eighty-tive cents an hour.
As result Of the strike every
wheel at the Potomac yards came to
la stop. Those who are on strike,
include car men, blacksmiths, sheet
metal workers and boilermakers.
The strike was not, however, au-
th6rized by the American Fedora
ton of Labor and is purely lccal.
The present pay provides for a
sliding scale with a minimum rate
Of fcfty:fwe cents an hour ard a
maNir1mn= of seyenty-three cents an
hour.
The men reported at the yards
sit 7:30 o'clock this morning and
simply walked out.
The walkout Of the men left only
the laborers and clerical force in
the yards.
1t was at first reported that the
employees Of the Southern wonff go
out on a sympathetic strike. I'm
ion men at these shops, however. de-
MED that they contemplated any
lssuch action.
A meeting of the strikers was
held at 10 o'clock this morning in
the hall of! the Alexandria Trades
Council in this city. Addresses were
made by number of those present.
The opinion prevails that salts
factoryy~s ettlement +will be reached,
and it is believed that the men
probably win, return to work tomor-
row morning.
At the Potomac yards the officials
stated this morning that the indlca-
tions are that the strike will be ad-
i,JsHed within a few hours and that
most of the men will return to work
tomorrow morning:
An official of the state federation
Of labor who was present today
stated that he had every reason' to
believe that a satisfactory adjust
ment would be made and that the
men would soon return to, work.
When the Gazette went to press
this afternoon the men We're still IN
session. This afternoon they were
addressed by Mr.. Walsh, Of the De-
partmeut of Labor. and Mr.. Knight
of the American Federation OF Car
men. Both of the speakers urgee
the men to return to work pendne
AN adjustment of the alleged differ
ences.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1919-06-17
:, THE PUBLIC SCHOOLS
Annual Closing to be Held June 30'
Class of Thirty to Receive Dr.
nIdmas of Graduation

pldma OF Graauation
The annual closing exercises OF the
n,Iblic schools of this city will be
held June 90.
The graduates of the Alexandra
High School will hold their finals
that night in the auditorium of the
school. !.
It is expected that class Of about
Thirty will receive diplomas Of grad
- t1.t.l
uation. :.,,G.
fcafes of promotion and other
awards will be made in the different
schools beginning at 9 O'Clock Mon
day morning June 80.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1919-06-17

Vuhanizing done right, right now
Alexandria Auto Supply Co., South
east corner Washington and hing
Street. Phone 69U. 80 80 ~
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1919-06-17

The regular monthly meeting of
the Martha Washington Chapter No.
AZ 0. E. S. will be held in the Ma
sonic Temple tonight at 8 o'clock.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1919-06-17
HAPPENINGS | ABOUT
CITY TOLD IN BRIEF
Today is the 144th anniversary of
Bunker Hill.

Only thirteen more days before
the commencement of the big
drouth which goes into operation
July /.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1919-06-17
st Mary's Dramatic Club
Will Present
THE, JONAH

A Farce Comedy in Three Acts
For benefit of
Cardinal Baseball Team Uniforms J.
" Lyceum Hall :.
Wednesday. June ls. 1919, at 8 p. m.
Tickets ................... oo'
li3-3c.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1919-06-17

Mr.. and Mrs Fountain Payne, of
Charlottesville, Va, are visiting
their cousins, Capt. and Mrs. V. A.
Payne, at their home in North Co.
lunbus street.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1919-06-17

The Tuesday evening dancing
school will lbe held this evening at the
Old Dominion Boat Club under the
direction of Misses Eliza Douglas and
Katherine Waller.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1919-06-17
ANNUAL EXCURSION

Given by
Ladies of the Temple Sisterhocd.
For Benefit of Charity Fund
j To Marshall Hall.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1919-06-17

Mrs. Ralph J. Klonz and Mrs. Al
bert Lindc, have returned to their
home in Brooklyn, New York, after
spending a week with their sister,
Mrs. r. w. Herfurth.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1919-06-17

The ladies of the Temple Sister
hood will give their annual excur-
SIGN, to Marshall Hall tomorrow,
Proceeds of the excursion will be for.
the charity fund of this organlza-'
ton. It is. expected that the exeur-: .sc5l
Sion will be largely patronized as
the cause is worthy one. Excur-
sions given BY this organization at
tract large crowds who have patro-
nized them in previous years have
greatly enjoyed these outings.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1919-06-17

Mrs. Virginia c. Martin, has re-
ceived telegram announcing the
safe arrival from overseas of her
sen, Corporal Charles w. Martin,
who is row at Camp Stuart. Va.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1919-06-17

Alexandria Lodge No. 1853, BeneVo-
lent and Protective Order of Elks,
last night initiated a class OF
about forty candidates. This is the
largest class in point of number in
itiated this year by that organiza-
ton. Alexandria Lodge of Elks IS
rapidly growing.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1919-06-17

The strikers late this afternoon de-.
.cided to return to work on the infor'
nation received from the national Of.
ficers of the association. Some of the.
men returned to work at a o'clock
this afternoon and others will go later
This therefore, ends the strike.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1919-06-17

Merchants of the city are request
cd to decorate their places Of busl-
ness for the launching of the Ven'ada
Saturday. The launching will take
place at 2 o'clock in the afternoon.
New Britain herald., 1919-11-15
FON'S THEl.ATkIR.

The weekend program at Foxs theater with charming Mildred Harris In her latest production, Home" will be shown for the last time this evening. This picture has proved very popular. Both the story and act ing is especially good. For the Sun day evening concert two feature pie lures are booked that should prove a delightful entertainment Baby Marie Osburne in the first picture entitled Whining Grandma" is another of this winsome child's fine productions Sunny Smiling Sammya' -Marie's little colored co-star is also in this picture with all his cute and humor- oua ancties. How she wins love and confidence of a cranky old lady, who sees no joy or happiness in love, and brings about a reconciliation between her pretty young mother and her fathers staid old parent, makes a lovable and wholly entertaining pie ture. Henry Irving, in The Lions Mail" is the second feature picture and also gives every promise of fur nishing an enjoyable hour. Tt is d melodramatc production with the usual amount of tense and gripping situations that are wont to accom- pdlly tue HlSHiS otaliaIC's AauleuleS and News reels are also on the sched- ule as well as this months issue of "The Screen Supplement- showing the favorite screen stars in and about their homes.
 Gladys Brockwel will appear in "Cha sing Rainbows," Monday, Tues day and Wednesday,. The Five 4tval- Ions, a sensa ational wire act in mid air, with a series of thrilling stunts, will be featured on the vaudeville bill with three other good acts.
New Britain herald., 1919-11-15
SUNDAY AT LNCEITM.

sunday night at the Lyceum thea ter will be shown a triple featured bill that can hardly be beaten when it comes to variety. The first of the trio will be the first chapter of that double ~barreled serial thriller "The Midnight Man. This great Univers- al production stars "Gentleman Jim" Corbett. The picture has been a sue cess to an unusual degree wherever it has been shown. It is gripping and full of the unexpected moments of suspense. Needless to say the pie ture is brought here at a great deal of expense, for which reason the or
New Britain herald., 1919-11-15
IYCECM THEATER.

LN CIL( M IHFL4AI EIi.
 Never was a finer combination of fered to playgoers than that offered by the Lyceum Players all next week beginning Monday matinee. That combination is Blind Youth" and Claude Kimball, the new leading man who has been so warmly praised by the press and public following his first appearance here last week. Blind Youth is the first Of last sea- sons great Broadway successes and was enormously popular during it's long run on the New York stage
 'Blind Youth was written by Lou Tellegen, handsome husband of Ger aldine Farrar, and Willard Mack au- thor Of numerous metropolitan Suc- cesses- The story tells of the love affair between a young Parisian artist and beautiful adventures, whose love, he believes, is to be the great keynote of his life. She leaves him and despondently he drinks himself into degradation. Later he comes to Am erica to join his mother. He finds here his real love in a young Ameri- can girl who reclaims him as man and helps him in releasing his young half brother from the tolls of the same woman who had almost ruined his life. The play is written in a mood of scintillating comedy, but the dramatic moments are rich with fire and suspense. The character of the artist and the other persons in the play have been drawn with a sure ness that gives a forceful identity to each one and the lines have been the outcome of the happiest moods of the two brilliant authors. Director Mas son has arranged to give this produc- ton the most accurate and elaborate vet given a play in stock in this city. The staging and accessories will be complete in every detail and the at mosphere of the famous Latin Quar- ter will be preserved,
 MT. Kimball will of course have the
New Britain herald., 1919-11-15
5iste terllh harx5 KINS HEN

egg.
 1-2 cups ostm cal.
 IA teaspoon salt.
 1-2 teaspoon baking powder.
 teaspoons almond extract. Combine the melted fat, sugar ana sirup, add the beaten egg and stir in the other ingredients. Drop from g teaspoon on greased pans and bake in a moderate oven about Is ninutess This makes 25 to 2S cookies about inches in diameter.
 Apple Cream Pudding. II egg.
 3-4 cup of sugar. } tablespoons melted butter,
 1 cup of sour cream,
 l teaspoon soda,
 Beat egg, add sugar, butter. cream with soda dissolved in it. Butter 2 deep pan and put in a layer of apples (sweet it possible.) Pour the dougF oyer the fruit and bake in moderate oyer about one-half hour. "A new broom sweeps clean" But so does an old one if properly elbow erea sed. H#f