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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1919-06-25
JOBS TO NEGROES
White Employees at Capitol Ousted
With Advent of Republican
Control

. Negroes are beginning to replace
white men in jobs about the Capitol
Building as a result of the transfer
of control in Congress from the
Democrats to the Republicans.
Cclored men are to be placed on
the elevators and, in some instan-
ces, are to succeed white men as
doorkeepers. Even the position Of
assistant librarian CT the House of
Representatives, it was reported to-
day, is to be given to negro.
The matter was brought to crisis
yesterday when negro reported for
duty as operator on ore OF the public
elevators at the Main entrance of
the House. Under the Democratic
regime, this particular elevator was
operated by young man from
Pennsylvania, who attends law
school here in the evening.
Though hailing from. Northern
State, he very promptly resented the
appearance of the negro, who stated
that he wished to be shown how to
operate the car.
"You can learn for yourself" said
the operator, who has received notice
that his services will not be required
after July /, on when. date he gen-
erai shift will corre
The negro, it developed, was ap-
yointed to the pla:? at the instance
cf Representative Laonidas Der.
one of the two Republican members
from Missouri in the last Congress
and one of the influential RepuEli-
cans in TIE present House.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1919-06-25

The report Of the light committee
to renew certain notes for $4,000
given by that committee for operation
at the gas plant was referred to the
joint committee on light and finance.
Petition for sewer. on St. Asaph be-
tween Wilkes and Gibbon ctreet was
referred to committee on streets and
finance; petition for sewer on Lee
between Duke and Wolf streets was
referred to foregoing committee:
petitions Of George W. Pettey and
Mrs. Fair for garages were referred.
Ordinance to ratify bid of First Ma
tional Bank for purchase of $1Oo,O0o
Of school and improvement bonds was
referred to finance committee.
Bill of Alexandria Water Company
for SS7.05 for water at disposal sta
ton was ordered paid.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1919-06-25
BOSTON WAITS FOR.
BOMB OUTRAGES

Boston, June ,,25.-Machine guns
are reported to be in every Boston
police station today in anticipation
Of possible radical demonstrations
Every policeman in Boston is on duty
Night men are held. Days off are can
celed,
Warning tat radical demands are
planned for today came from the
secret service in Washington.
That the radical demonstrations ex-
pected are not restricted to Boston is
evidenced in similar warnings sent
70 Governor Bartlett of New Hamp-
shire, who received the following
telegram from the secret service II
Washington:
"The chief of the United States
Secret Service Bureau was ordered tc
notify the governor and his officers
that the department expects bomb
trouble tomorrow, June %. Does noi
know whether it is to be in large
cities or scattered. Care should b;
taken in opening all packages re
ceived through the mail"
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1919-06-25
SCHOOL ANNUAL
Seniors in A. H. S., Thank Merchants
For Success of Publication.


The editors and members of the
senior class of the Alexandria High
School desire to thank the following
merchants and business men Of ths
city who through their advertise
,nents and contributions made THEN
annual known as "The Aleko" sue
cess:
w. A. Smoot and Co., Inc, Down
ham G. Ridgley. Mutral.Ice Co, lCorby
Baking Co., F. S. Harper, Inc, Kirk
and Son, n. Lindsey G. Co., Inc,
Charles King & Sons, Inc;
H. Baadcr and Sons, White
stone and Clarke. R. L. Carne and Co.
w. A. Barnett, Burke and Herbert
Alexandria Gazette, H. w. Wade, Ere.
Ayers, Alexandria National Bank
Creightons, A. KatZ, j. Reece Ca.
:on, Fliedlander, j. Wolfe, Howell
tie Halter. Alexandria Studio, Alex
andria Fertilizer Co., Inc. AleXan
dria County Lighting Co., Inc. Rem
schel's Auto Co., Swan Bros, j. Zen,
White, ]. f. w. Timberman, F;rs
National Bank, Graham and Ogder
p. 0. Cockey, Citizens Nationa
Bank, Bendheinl's, VIM. Desmond, Nj
Vernon Garage, NJ. Ruben and Sons
T. c Hoy, J. NJ. Reed, R. E. Knight
Saunders and Sons, NJ. L. Horne-
Central Garage, Gibson's Drug Store
Alexandria Cash Grocery, Cameron
Lunch, Alexandria Amusement Co
Monticello Hotel and Cafe, L!pps
Cafe. Gardner L. Boothe, testers Au
to Garage, Old Dutch Market, Aer.
Garage. Dienelt Pharmacy, Unlver
sity of Virginia, Eddy and Gerber
Leachmann and Saum, Alexandra
Laundry. Inc, Central Plumbing Shop
and the following from Washington
Stuart Business College, Parke
Bridget. Friedlander Bros, D. \
Walford.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1919-06-25
BOOM ENATOR OWEN
FOR PRESIDENCY

Another presidential boom care
light today.
Senator Robert l.. Owen Of OEl3,
homa is the latest favcrite son
be honored with movement Z
gain for him the Democratic nonl'
naticn in 1920.
Members of Congress were ap'
Driscd today of the formation a.oi
Owen clubs in . Oklahoma and sup
port of Democratic; members. OF Con
prcss from the Southwest wa
sought.
News of the definite movemerI IT
Oklahoma came as surprise to 81
ator Owen, who admitted ne was a
least pleased. with such an cN1rcs
sion of confidence, but he deniIi h;
had lent any impetus to the n,'ve
ment and refused to say whethc" n
would do so.
It has been common knowledge II
the Capitol for some time that Sen
ator Owen had Presidential anlDl
tons but Democratic leaders fea
that there are geographical d sad
vantages to any candidate. co.nln'
from a State even far South an,
West.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1919-06-25
REALTY. ACTIVITY
Transfer for Five Pieces of Property
Recorded

Transfer for Five Pieces of Property
Recorded
Deeds for five pieces of property
today were placed on record in the
office of rtthe clerk cf the Corpratin
Court as follows:
John H. Trimyer to E. l.. Grove
house and lots at Braddock; Mrs.
Belle C. Rollins and husband to
Robert L. Goods house and lot at
the southeast corner of Columbus
and Cameron streets; Mrs. Mary J..
German to Thomas Gift house and
lot 306 Duke street; Miss Fanny
Dixon to Spencer A. Forrest and
wife house and lot sos Cameron
street; Alexander Muncaster trus
tee, to Henry c. Smith house and
lot on the west side of Henry street
between King and Cameron streets.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1919-06-25
BAZAAR PRIZES AWARDED.

Ait the recent supper and bazaar
held for the benefit of St. R!ta'S
Church, Alexandria county, the So
gold piece, on the refreshment table
on which voices were disposed Of
was awarded Miss Kate Ryan, 1920
Duke street and Miss Ryan donated
it for the bazaar fund Miss Hcish-
ley also was awarded a So gold piec"
on fancy table and Miss Mahcney
cf Washington, was winner of a
chair and Mrs. Julius Welt, this
city. was awarded an electric lamp.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1919-06-25
AUTO STRIKES POLE

Cumberland. Md, June 25.-Isaac
Foor, aged 20. son Of Robert Foor,
of Everett was killed Monday night
when Simon Grimes lost control of
his car, the machine striking a pole
and upsetting.
Foor's neck and back were broken
Grimes was cut about the head
and legs and may be internally in
jured from the pressure of the steer,
ing wheel.
Foor saw eight months service
abroad with the Tooth machine gu1
battalion.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1919-06-25
MASONIC NOTICE

There will be a called communica
ton of Andrew Jackson Lodge No
i2O a. F. and A. NJ. at the Masonic
Temple, Wednesday evening, June 25
at 7.3O O'Clock to confeer the E. A
and NJ. M. degree. All Master Mas,
ons are cordially invited. By order Of
the WorsMpful Master.
149-3c j. E. Alexander, Secy
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1919-06-25
CITES r. B. SHACkELFORD

Charlottesville, Va, June 25.-Col.
Robert B. ShackeEford, Cismont, this
county, has been cited by Gen. Per
shing for exceptionally meritorious
and conspicuous services as regimen
tal surgeon, 315th infantry, France,
A. E. F." He is a graduate of the
medical school of the University of
Virginia, and married Miss Mary Boil
ling daughter Of Maj. Bartlett Boiling
cf the University of Virginia. He has
been in service two years.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1919-06-25
"FATHER'S DAY"
"Thev Amt Done Right by Pa De
clares Representative Smell

In bill introduced in the Hous
yesterday by Representative Sne.
it is provided that "Father's Day
shall be celebrated each year by tn.
display of flags and the wearing OF
roses. the same as mother.
If the bill passes the Preslden:
will be asked to make the third Sun,
dav in June of each year the datc
for the celebration. The Snel
measure contains this, among other
provisos:
Roses cf any color may be worn
on the proposed Fathers Day, ans
tho natinal emblem would be dis
played on government buildings ant
private dwellings.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1919-06-25
.CRACKSMEN GET $500 LOOT
Blow Open Store Safe at Ettrlck
And Escape

Blow Open Store safe at E'trlck
And Escape
Petersburg, Va, June 25.-One CT
the biggest robberies in this section
was committed Sunday night, when
the store of w. 7. Sherman and
Company in Ettrick, Chesterfield
county, just across the AppomattoN
river from Petersurg, was broken in
to bv burglars, who removed the out
er door of an iron safe, blew open the
inner door and got away with $500
There were two explosions, botn OF
which were heard by Mr.. Sherman.
whose home is but a short distance
from the store. He paid no attention
to them. The robbery was detected
Yesterday morning when Mr.. Sherman
opened up for business. From the safe
the burglers took and carried off So
900 in currency, including a $500 bill.
Sc 600 in unregistered Liberty bonds
and $4,000 in checks, deeds of trusts
mortgages, notes and other valuable
papers.
II is thought that he cracksmen left
in an automobile, as one was seen
speeding not far from the store short
" after the robbery is believed to have
been committed.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1919-06-25
AUDUBON SOCIETY
Juniors Raise $1S.75 From Tag
Sale

Juniors Raise SlS.75 From Tag
Sale
The proceeds from the sale of bird
tags by the members of the Jrnlor
Audubon Societies of the third,
fourth, fifth and sixth grades, Wash
ington School, on Friday, June 90.
amounted to $1S.76. The members
of the societies wish to extend their
thanks to all those who helped to
make their efforts a financial sue"
cess.
The four societies of Washington
School have raised $10.97 by vclun-
tary contributions and by selling pa
pers, iron etc.
A Martin house of thlrty-twc
rooms, costing approximately SD
will be erected on the High Schoc!
grounds some time in the near fu
ture.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1919-06-25
WEBS BLIND YANk
SHE MET AT DANCE

Baltimore, June 25.-A romance
which began at a dance at Ever
green Junior about three months
ago. when Miss Erla Meldin Thorn
ey attended and met Private Everitt
Leonard Radfcrd, eliminated IN
their marriage Saturday.
The wedding was quiet one,
with only the immediate families
and intimate friends present, and
was held at st. Mary's Episcopal
Church, the Rev. Arthur c. Powell
performing the ceremony.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1919-06-25
DR.. L. E. FOulkes Health Of
ficer and DR.. r. S. Dear
styne Bacteriologist
JOINT SESSION HELD
Chief Ogden Asks Council to Appro-
pirate $4,000 to Motorize Fire De-
partment.


sanitary inspector here for the Ameri-
Gun Red Cross, last night was elected
city health officer at joint meeting
OF both branches Of the city council
Dr.. Foulkes will take the place of
DR.. r. P. Sandidge, also United
States Health officer, who has been
I transferred by that department to Ell
lis Island, N. Y.
DR.. Sandidage has been located here
during the past year and in connec-
ton with his duties as health officer
also served as city health officer He
:, rendered his resignation as such last
night.
The joint session also elected Dr..
Il. S. Dearstyne, who fo. some time
past has United States Public Health
Service Surgeon in Reserve here, as
bacteriologist.
The new health department will
take charge of the health affairs Of
the city July 1.
Kenneth w. Ogden, chief Of the fire
department, presented a petition re-
commencing the motorization of the
city fire department at cost $4,000
It was referred to the joint commit
49, - g. a~L f,no~,o
The resignation Of Dr.. r. P. Sand
idge as city health officer was submit
i ted and upon motion of Councilman
Ruuen received with regret. his re-
signation is effective June 80.
An accounting Of the $3.50 appro-
priated for the health department. for
Incidental expenses submitted by DR..
Sandidge showed that there is bal
ance on hand of $81.29.
Resolution to compel the Washing
Virginia Railway Company to re-
move switches on King street be-
tween St. Asaph and: Columbus streets
in accordance with opinion given by
Corporation; Attorney H.aNoel Gar
ner, was adopted. Among other, things
the corporation attorney recomm ends
that public meetings be held so That
both sides may be represented, and
that council may pass an ordinance
. ~.
requiring shssremoYal. ~ RS,>S +',$$s
-Four new sections to the city IL
ceRse law and one amendment were
read by Councilman Lawler and adopt
ed One fixes, a tax of SIS annually on
persons selling or hiring bicycles; tax
ofFs2O: on selling gasoline from curb
tanks or selling automobile accessories
SIS: on persons selling artificial flower
s2D#an persons selling second hand
articles and $50 on antique dealers.
The amendment adopted is that all
bakery. wagons be furnished with a
license tax tag for their wagons.
The annual report of City Auditor
E. F. Price showed that the receipts
during the past year amounted to
Waller, clerk of the !, Gas, showed he
receiupts from the gast plant to be
s1O4, 5716 and balance. on hand OF
sssa.71, &
F. W.. Latham, superintendent OF
gas, in his annual report set forth
the gas plant now is in first class
cordition. The average consumption
Of gas day during the year was
$4,000 cubic feet: A detailed report
of improvements ETC., made at th'
plant together with recommendations
f., certain improvements, to meet in
creasing demand were made by Mr.
Latham.
Thomas w. Robinson, city treasure:
submitted report on the receipt
of the general fund which correspond
ed to Auditor Prices report.
GRAND THEATRE THURSDAY
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1919-06-25
GEORGIA COUPLE KILLED
Man And Wife Die Following Auto
tomobile and Passenger
s- Train Collision

Griffin, Ga., June 25.-J. j. Fish
er, of Miner, Pike County, and his
wife were instantly killed at the
railroad crossing at Miner. ycster-
day, when the automobile in which
they were riding was struck b.
passenger train.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1919-06-25
LOOK FOR ALLEGED CONVICTS
Police Called to Potomac Yard at
+, Midnight

At midnight last night the police
received a telephone message that
two men wearing convicts garb
were III the vicinity cf the Potomac
railroad yards.
Sergt. Wilkinson and a number of
policemen went cut in the police pa
troll in search of the supposed con-
victs but were unable to find any
trace of them.
The police department. however
has not received any word regarding
the escape of convicts from any
camp or institution in this section
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1919-06-25
SEMINOLE MINSTREL TROUPE

The members of the Seminole
Minstrel Troupe will meet tonight
in the Opera House for tie purpose
of organizing a permanent club and
also to outline the plans for the au-
tumn and winter season. At the
close of the meeting refreshments
will he served.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1919-06-25
MANY FOE SUICIDES
AT NEWS OF TREATY

Paris, jane 25.-News that Ger
many had accepted the peace treaty
was followed by numerous suicides
of Germans in Lorraine, according
% newspaper reports.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1919-06-25
MARRIED

TAYL R-HOPKINS-On June %,
1919. by Rev. DR.. w. J. Morton, at
Christ Church rectory, ALTHEA
FRANCIS TAYLOR and BENE-
DICT MARION HOPKINS. 151-lp
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1919-06-25
DECIDE TO QUIT FEDERATION
Alexandria Trades Council to With
draw From Virginia State
Endnrafinn of Iahnr

The Alexandria Trades Council at
a meeting held last night in the
Opera House decided to withdraw
from the Virginia State Federation
of Labor.
1t is regarded as highly probable
that another meeting of this council
will be held in the near future when
the matter will be again submitted
or it may be reopened by the coun-
ell.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1919-06-25

GRAND THEATRE THURSDAY
"The Great Love" D. W. Grlffithz
masterpiece with the same cas- as
the Birth of a Nation"
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1919-06-25

POTOMAC FISH COMPANY will
have on sale tomorrow and bal
ance of week; Jersey trout, Jer-
sew butter fish, rock, white perch,
sea bass, catfish, mackerel, foun-
ders. steak cod, clans, crab meat,
turtles. hard shell crabs, ard
water melons. c. H. Zimmerman
proprietor. Phone 1913. 15l-2p
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1919-06-25
GRAND THEATRE THURSDAY

aThe Great Love" D. w. Griffiths
masterpiece with the same cast as
the "Birth Of a Nation"
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1919-06-25
HAPPENINGS ABOUT
CITY TOLD IN BRIEF
The Willard w. C. r.. U. will meet
tomorrow evening at 8 o'clock at
2l6 South Washington street.

nir. Theodore Cook who has been
sick at his home in Queen street
for the past few weeks, is able to be
out again.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1919-06-25
: EXCURSION
sff

Reliance Fire, Company 'No.'5
Thursday, June 2s. to Marshall IIall
Boat leaves 10 a. m; 2.3o and 7 p. m.
i49-4c.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1919-06-25
STANDARD GASOLINE Csc

Open evenings and Sundays, Alex
andria Auto Supply, 1O4 South
Washington street. l49-t1.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1919-06-25
GRAND THEATRE THURSDAY

"The Great Love" D. fW.r Griffiths
masterpiece with the Same cast as
the "Birth of Nation"
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1919-06-25

SANITARY FISH v .>L1 2Ilil
have on sale ton oI-1~ a1. oal-
snce of week.. ~Fgslf macz.ral,
large butter fish 80 5ass arge
and medium Jersey .r5ut CRAB
fakes and eli MS. Pasas 7S?9:
Open till 5 p. Q, CI; iarketY;
Stall No. 2. 1912.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1919-06-25

Miss Althca Francis Taylor and
Mr.. Benedict Marion Hopkins, both
Of this city, were married today at
the rcctory of Christ P. z. Church,
Rev. DR.. w. J. Morton, rector, offic-
iating. Only the immediate relatives
attended. Following the wedding Mr..
and Mrs. Hopkins departed for
northern bridal tour.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1919-06-25

Mr.. and Mrs. Charles DeMoll Of
42l Queen street, are spending some
time in Atlantic City and Philadel-
phia.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1919-06-25

A special meeting of the Reliance
Fire Engine Company will be held
at the conpany's house at s o'clock
tonight
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1919-06-25

Master Freddie Horton who has
been quite sick at his home in North
Pitt street for the past five weeks,
is improving.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1919-06-25

It is expected that large audi
ence tcnight will attend the per-
formance comedy entitled, "The Ar
rival of Kitty" which will be given
by the seniors of the Alexandria
High; School in the auditorium of
that school.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1919-06-25

Final examinations arc being held
in the public schools this week pre-
paratory to the closing next Mon
day. The school term will end Fri
day and the awarding of certifi-
Gates in the different grades will oc-
cur Monday.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1919-06-25

Dennis McCarty Ramsay, son of
Mr.. and Mrs. G. William Ramsay,
who for the past year has been over
seas, has been mustered out of SER
vice and returned to the home of his
parents in this city.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1919-06-25

The first regular dance will be
given by Old Dominion Boat Club
Saturday night, under the auspices
of the Ladies Auxiliary of that club.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1919-06-25

DR.. and Mrs. Elmer Spittle, Mr..
Vance H. Peele and daughter, Miss
Catherine, and Mr.. and Mrs. w. l..
Moody have taken house on Semi
nary Hill, west of this city, for the
summer.
Evening journal., 1919-03-29
HUN REFUSlL
TO SIN Peace
Is CONSIDERED
lconLInnad from nage onel

Continued from page onel
vaguely announced that peace might
possibly o. concluded before Easter.
Apiil 20.
Conferences probably viii not be held
In the hall OF mirrors. which Is un-
comfortable as a meeting place, but II
IS practically certain the signatures Will
be affixed there, for historic reasons.
Special telegraph and telephone sys-
TENS have already been installed In the
place.
American finance commissioners
have been fully informed regard ng
President Wilson's views on the lnan-
cial situation preparatory 10 the Al
lied economic council meet ng with
The Germans at Compelgne early next
week.
The President discussed The situation
with the American representatives. al
length yesterday While no Official
statement was issued on the confer
ence it was admitted that the Ameri-
cans were appr sed OF decisions reach
ed by the big four" regarding repair
alton during the past few days.
The big four" and the foreign min
I isters. in their present conferences arr
covering the vast territory extend'ni
( from the Rhine % the Nistula and non
I the Ad-lat-c 10 the Baltic, Il was learn
ed today. In addition there Is the eve
present question OF reparaton.
The Boisheviki. however. continue y
form the principal subject for Informs
discussion among the peace delegates
A military policy regarding the Bot
sheviki apparently Is taking more DC
finite form, and the summoning OF Cen
eral Mangin TO Paris Is REGARDED as sig
nlfcant. In connection with plans ad-
vanced by the French These plnns an
ticipsie establishment OF q frm line
from Black sea 70 the Baltic 70 hold
back the tide % Bolshevism. Whether
such a plan will remain defensive or
would assume the offensive as The best
means OF defense, naturally is problem
alical-
II Is not revealed that William Bull
1itt. special INVESTIGATOR for the Amer
lean delesation saw Premier Lenine
while in peirovrsd. When his report
Is made public, It is said 10 reveal much
interesting information covering points
that hitherto have been hazy.