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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1919-07-02

1 PERSONS KILLED
Nineteen Severely Injured And A
Score Less Seriously Hurt-Engi-
neer Died at Post.

An unidentified tramp, killed in
the New York Central Railroad
wreck at Dunkirk yesterday morn
ing, was, according to reports to the
Railroad Administration, probably
the cause of the tragedy. The mec-
hanism controlling the flow of air
from the locomotive to the brakes on
the train, was found shut off, at
the place where the tramp was rid
ing.
The preliminary investigation has
developed that on leaving the Buff
falo yards the engineer Of Train No.
7 tested his brakes three times and
found them working, but had no fur
ther occasion to use them until run
ming into Dunkirli, when he encoun-
tered caution signal registered by
No. standing in Dunkirk Station.
When he applied the air it acted on
the locomotive and tender only and
was not communicated to the cars
following. The train crew states
that the engineer whistled for hand
brakes. but before they could be
used No. 7 crashed into the standing
Nc. a.
AS the wreckage was cleared, the
crushed body of the tramp was
found on the "head end" the mar
row space between the terder and
the first car of the train. The angle
cock controlling the flow Of air
through the brake pipes was closed.
1t probably never will be developed
whether the man unwittingly Closed
it with his foot, as he used the cock
as a step to lift himself up onto the
car, or whether it was done inten-
tionally.
Engineer Clifford, Of the Western
er Express, tried, according to his
dying statement, to avert the collis-
ion. The airbrake failed to work,
the engineer. declared. Witnesses
said that the siren was still screech
ing for the hand brakes when the
Westener, going 50 miles an hour,
plowed into the rear coach of num-
Der Al.
Clifford stuck to his post to the
end. He was dying when his body
was taken from the wreck of the en-
rine. rThe brakes wouldn't hold,
they wouldn't. work. he gasped just
before he died.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1919-07-02
LEE-PINCKNEY NTPrIALS

The marriage OF Mrs. Gustavus
NJ. Pinckney to Col. Robert E. Lee
took place at noon today in
Epiphany Church, Washington. The
ceremony was performed by the
Rev. Dr.. S. Wallis, of the Theologi-
cal Seminary, near this city, who is
lifelong friend of the bride
grocm's family. Col. Lee is tn.
grandson and namesakc of the ia
nous Confederate general. He is the
son of Mrs. Lee and the late Gen.
w. H. F. Lee. of Fairfax county,
and with his mother lives at Ravens
worth, their estate in that county.
Mrs. Pinckney was formerly Miss
Middleton, of Charleston, S. c.. but
has for several seasons spent thu
winter in Washington.
After a reception at Rauscher's
Mr.. and Mrs. Lee started on a we'd
ding trip.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1919-07-02
LABOR CRISIS IN EUROPE
Clemenceau Attacked for Failure to
Deal With Workers

Paris, July Europe is athrob
with the gravest labor crisis in the
worlds history.
From the Clyde to- the Adriatic
the dominant note in the wall of the
masses over the high cost of living,
which isznn1ch higher in Europe
than; in America now, because of
our deprecated currency value.
Groaning; beneath inflated after the
war prices the workers of Europe
are making staggering demands for
wage increases. At the same time
they are out to get a shorter work
ing; day. : Il"
The intellectuals, the leaders of
big sbusintess, are preoccupied with
world problems that have inevitably
come as Sthe wars aftermath. But
the masses are interested only in
getting a. better deal from capital
and government.
The consequence is an enervatlng
atmosphere of nervousness and 'rri-
tati,n. Premier Clemenceau IS be-
ing attacked daily. The Nationalist
press accuses him of weakness in
the councils of the Big Four and OF
exercising more rigorous censor
ship than that cf war times. The
labor and Socialist press ON the
other hand dencunce him for not
dealing with the claims of the work
ers during one of the worst strike
epidemics France has ever known.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1919-07-02
Slayer of Magistrate Sulli-
van Glad to Escape
Electric Chair
JURY SITS SIX HOURS
Five Sisters Weep When Verdict is
Announced Bitter Grief Causes
Hush of Awe.

Charlottesville, Va, July 2,-Edgar
Morris was given an 1S-year sentence
yesterday for killing Magistrate Blu
ford Sullivan. 1t was lfnnofeG scn1c
days ago that he would have been
satisfied to accept life term, so fear
ful was he of being sent to the cleo
trio chair.
Members of the ury, it is reported:
did not reach an agreement until J
o'clock yesterday morning, six hours
after they were given the case. Ar
hour after midnight they had prac
tica.ly decided on the maximum SEN.
tence under a Second-Gegree verdict
but two ballots were required after 10
O'Clock yesterday morning before j:
was finally approved by all y.
While Morris, who evidently con-
sidered. himself lucky, never lost hi2
smiling and self-composed attitude, il
was different with his amazed and
grief stricken sisters, five in num-
Der, who were seated behind him ir
a mournful row. Sobs burst from then,
and their bitter grief caused a Eust
of awe and respect in the courtroom
After the sentence was pronounced
by Judge Fishburne, the prisoner held
brief reception on the court lawn.
shaking hands with many of his re-
latives and friends. To one who eX-
pressed regret at the length of time
he would have to spend in prison, Nor
ris replied that he would be safe there
and the Germans could not get him.
By good behavior, the convicted youth.
who is in his twenty-second year, may
return to his home within about II
wears on a conditional pardon.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1919-07-02
READY FOR BOMB WAR

New York, july 2,-The New York
Police Department was placed cn
war basis last night-ready to fight
back if the BoIshevik, anarchists ard
other radicals start the bomb war,
which Government Secret Service
Service agents warned the country to
be OH the lookout for some time be-
tween July l and 7.
BY order of Police Commissioner En-
right, all public buildings and homes
sc prominent citizens and public Of
flcials are being guarded. Special;
guards were placed on bridges ard
,:her vital points also.
This extraordinary guard will be
maintained at least until July 7 and
longer if the Government thinks 1t
worth while.
The original warming Of Fedora!
agents named July a as the most Ike
" date of the opening Of the reds
bomb war On Government. A number
Of Washington officials took the warn
ing so seriously that they planned to
be- absent from their home a colsl-
derable part of the July 1 20 7 period.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1919-07-02
THREE FUNERALS

The funeral of Mrs. Ema Harrell,
who died Monday in Elkin, n. c.,
took place this afternoon from the
residence Of her mother, Mrs. judith,
Topping, 600 Queen street. Services
were conducted by Rev. R. w.
White, of Baltimore. formerly pastor
of the Methodist Protestant Shucch.
Burial was in the Presbyterian
cemetery.
Funeral services for George W.
Pallant, who died Sunday, were held
this afternoon at his late residence.
sos outh Alfred street, and condust-
ed by Rev. Edgar Carpenter, receAr
of Grace P. E. Church. Burial way
in Bethel cemetery. 4
Mrs. Rena e. Davis funeral took
place yesterday Afternoon from De-
maine's mortuary chapel. Services
were conducted by Rev. DR.. E. B.
Jackson, pastcr of the First Baptist
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1919-07-02
ANOTHER ROPE FOUND
Sccnd Wife Murderer Discovered
With Cord Woven From Sheet

Mineola, July Extra vigilance
at the Nassau county jail since the
suicide of DR.. Walter keene Will
kins. who hanged himself Sunday
night while awaiting sentence for
the murder of his wife. Julia. re-
suited in the discovery Of a rope
woven from pieces of bed sheet
in the cell OF Arthur Wooden, a ne
gro, who also is charged with wife
murder.
Sheriff Phineas Seaman Immediate
lv ordered search of every cell in
the iail, but no other instruments
capable of use for self destruction
were found.
Charles X. Wysong. DR.. wilkins
counsel during his trial. received an
anonymous communication yester-
day purporting to have been written
by zone of the three men who did
the deed" which expressed the hope
that DR.. Wilkins would be freed.
Mr.. Wysong said he believed the
letter had been written by crank,
DR.. wilkins defense at his trial
was that the murder was committed
by three burglars who were sur
prised while at work in the wilkins
Long Beach home.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1919-07-02
Explosives sed in Different
Sections of the City
Last Night
GOVERNORS LETTEl
Mayor Fisher Sends Communications
From His Excellency to the Chief
of Police.

There has been prema ture cele
bration of the Fourth of July in pro
gress in Alexandria during the past
three days, and in the night loud ex.
plosions are heard here and there
Some storekeepers, it is said, are
selling fire works and explosives at
pleasure, although against the law
Only one vendor, SO far, has been
made to face the Police Court and pay
a fine, and but one person has been
arraigned for using such dangerous
pIaythings.
The following communications will
explain themselves:
Office of the Mayor, July 2, 1919.
Chief Chas. T. Goods, Police Head
quarters, Alexandria, Va.
Sir:
Your attention is called to the en-
closed letter from the Federal Field
Secretary with instructions to have
the same enforced so far as possible.
THOMAS A. FISHER, Mayor
Commonwealth of Virginia, j. /,
1919.
My Dear Mr.. Mayor:
By direction of the Honorable West
moreland Davis, Governor of Virginia,
l take the liberty of urging you to
enforce strictly any regulations at
your command curtailing or prevent
ing the use OF TIRE crackers or FIRE
works on July 4th. There may be
some attempt this year to return to
the old hazardous practices which
were general of Independence Day
but such a return would very prob
ably entail considerable loss of life
and property.
I.presume that. it is hardly ,neces-
sary for me to call this matter to
your attention, and l do so hesitatirg-
~, but I know that you will agree
with me that precautions at this time
are eminently desirable. =
Respectfully yours, r.
i, : CIR, KELLEY,
Federal Field Secretary.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1919-07-02
VIII Attempt to Force Con-
gress to Define In-
tOXicants
ASK SPEEDY ACTION
Enforcement Bill, Which Will Con-
front Congress Next Week, Will Fix
One-Half of One Per Cent as Limit

In holding that beer with 2 3-4 per
cent. alcoholic content or less may be
brewed and sold until the Supreme
Court decides whether or not it is
intoxicating, Judge John c. Rose, Of
Baltimore, has not only rendered de-
cision of nationwide Importance but
he has brought the whole question
of defining Intoxicating beverages to
head in Congress.
This action by the court will result
in an imperative demand on the part
of dry leaders that Congress take
the question of the definition of IL
quor out of the hands of the courts.
Congress itself will be called upon by
the prohibition forces to defeat such
rulings as that of Judge Rose by de-
claring that any beverage containing
more than ore-half of per cent. OF
alcohol an Intoxicating beverage.
If this program is carried through
the limited prohibition which is now
in effect will become bone-dry pro-
hibition as long as the wartime mea-
sures remains in effect. All the re-
sources of the dry element in Cen
cress will be brought into play to
make the enforcement bills now pend
ing absolutely alright. This became
certain yesterday, following the deci-
sion Of Judge Rose.
The drys are the more concerned
over the enforcement program for
constitutional prohibition after Janu-
ary 16, it IS true, but they are net
disposed to look indifferently upon
the action of the courts in deciding
that no beverage with less than , 3-4
per cert. Of alcohol in it cas-4be re-
rarded as ntoxica ting. To allow that
principle to stand would be danger
Gus, from prohibition standpoint,
and might defeat in degree the
movement which was consummated N
The ratification of the amendment.
Therefore, the drys are prepared to
drive their enforcement program
through the House ard Senate on the
same general basis respecting beth
wartime and constitutional prohlb:-
tica. The same definition that applies
to Intoxicating liquor in the one in
stance vii! apply in the other. Bu. it
remains to be seen first, if the ne
cessary majority of votes can be Sc
cured to enact the pending legislation
and next, and whether or not the
President will veto the bill if it IS
passed.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1919-07-02
LUNAT1C SHOOTS TWO
Wanted to We'd Cousin, But is Al
ready Married; Victims
Likely to Die


Mt. Carmel, Pa, July 2.-During
a fit of jealous insanity, yesterday
afternoon, Julian Podetti shot his
aunt and uncle, Mr.. anG Mrs. John
Marinelli, IS and 53 years old res
pectively, shooting them through the
abdomen, causing probably fatal
wounds.
After being captured the accused
man admitted the shooting.
Podetti has been acting so
strengely lately that it is thought
that he is insane. He, insisted that
he wanted to wed Irene Zani, cou-
sin, and couldn't seem to conpre-
hend when it was explained to him
that he could not marry her because
he is already married. He was in
an ugly mood yesterday, and after
opening the marriage question, got
His gun and started to fire.
Irene Zan, the only eye witness,
escapd By running when the gun
was turned on her.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1919-07-02
EX-K KAISER PAYS TAXES
Wilhelm Has Privilege of Great
Common People For First
Time in His Life

The former German Emperor foE
the first time in his life has paid
taxes, the municipality of Ameron-
gen having levied the ordinary tan
alton after examining and cstlma-
ting William Hohenzollern's fortune.
For the first three months of this
year the sum levied amounts to
$1,000 guilders. "A guilder nor
mally amounts to about 40 cents.}
This sum, however, was merely Tor
local taxation. An income tax Will
be levied separately by the Govern
ment
The former Emperor was relieved
from payment for the first period
of his sojourn, as that fell within the
previous year. All foreigners who
remain three months in the country
are liable for the, payment of taxes
the same as natives of Holland.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1919-07-02
MAJOR PJILMAN'S WARNING
"Be Ready for Anything He In
structs Home Defense League
of District Of Columbia
i.Re nrepared for anvthing."

"Be prepared for anything"
This warning was sounded last
night by Major Pullman, superin-
tendent, of police, in giving precau-
tions against cred" outbreaks in
this city on the Fourth Of July to
$50 members of the Home Defense
League, assembled in the board
room of the District building, Wash
ington.
"Watch for the hand that rises
to strike down men because they
represent organized government
we know they are in our midst' ne
advised.
"While our attentions were cen
tered on the Hun and : his agents
the Bolsheyist and anarchist have
been working their .insidious prop
aganda. Keep your heads, stay
COOL" was his final warning.
While denying reports that Wash
ington had been marked as the cen
ter of radical activity on the Fourth
of July, Major Pullmay urged that
every precaution be taken by the
Home Defense men to, prevent at
tempts on The lives of government
officials during the parade and cele-
bration.
Major Pullman stated that it was
brought out at the recent conference
OF police officials of the country IN
New York that cirulars threatening
serious disturbances on the Fourth
had actually been circulated among
the laboring classes in Detroit. He
said that similar threats were beng
investigated in New York, Cleve-
land, Philadelphia and other cities
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1919-07-02
GIRL SENDS YOUTH TO CHAIR

New York, July 2.-On testimony
given reluctantly and with tears by
his sweetheart, May Berry, seventeen,
William Walters, nineteen, was found
guilty of murder in the first degree
by a jury before Judge Rosalsky IN
general sessions yesterday. He IS
charged with the death of Leo Ru
ben, grocer. on March 20. He also
planned general Jail delivery from
the Tombs, assisted by the Berr!
girl. He will receive the death cent
encc next Tuesday.
Following his sweetheart's t2st:-
mony, Walters whole demcanor
changed. He seemed broken in spir:'
and, like Gordon Fawcctt Handy. til
Brooklyn bank robber, refused t.
permit counsel to make a defense !"
his behalf. The case was given 'c
the Jury at noon and verdict was
returned at the end of three hours
deliberaton.
Miss Berry said on the stand that
Walters confessed to her he had
murdered Ruben because he had re
fused to give him money which ne
wanted to take the girl to a dance.
She said Walters told her he did lot
intend to kill the grocer, but ;Fas
compelled to because he put UP a
fight. Walters escaped after the rlur-
der and was captured three week:
later.
After he had been confined in th%
Tombs for a while, Miss Berry anu
Walters sister, Margaret entered
with him upon a plan to insure ms
escape and that of a number of chez
prisoners. Miss Berry admitted hes
part in the attempted Jail delivery
She said she and Walters S.ite'
"made love" to one Of the TRUSTEES II
the Tomibs, who agreed to snu%s!e
some hacksaws to Walters.
The saws were delivered to the
.trusty in a book by the two girls, Due
an attendant noticed that scmetn'ne
was being passed and notified IN;
warden. Both girls were arrested
and the Walters girl was defiant, say
| ing she would help her brother II
any way she could. Miss Berry o:ok'
down ard told what she knew OF th'
plan. There were to have been sew
eral automobiles to take the escaped
prisoners away had the scheme work
ed as expected.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1919-07-02
COUGH MEDICINE KILLS CHILD

Cumberland, ~, July 2.-Mil-
dred NJ. Nelson, aged 8 years,
daughter of Mrs. Robert F. Nelson,
is dead at Allegany Hospital fol-
lowing an overdose of cough medi-
cine. Death was attributed to code
inc in the compound. An older sis
ter, suffering from cold, had taken
a dose of medicine from the bottle,
and when she left the room the
child initiated her, with fatal re-
suits.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1919-07-02
ORGANIZE FOR CAMPAIGN
Committee on Children's Home to
Raise $1,000

The local committee of the Child
ren's Home Society of Virginia at q
meeting held last night in the rooms
of the Chamber of Commerce or
ganized for the coming campaign
with the election of these officers:
Samuel w. Pitts. chairman; w. A.
Moore, chairman of the publicity
committee.
The quota for this home to be
raised in this city is $1,000. The
campaign has been extended until
July Is.
Rev. L. c. Messick, state organ
izer, who is located in Manassas,
Va, was here last night when the
was completed.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1919-07-02
BLAST AT COAL NINE KILLS II.

McAlester, Okla, July 2.-Twelve
we're reported killed and three ex-
pected to die as the result Of coal
mine explosion here Monday. The
cause cf the explosion has not been
determined.
Three hundred men were working
in the Rock Island Coal ComFany's
mine at Andersen, but all except
the fifteen reported in the region Of
the explosion are believed safe.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1919-07-02
REALTY TRANSFERS
Deeds For Four Pieces of Property
Recorded

Deeds for the following pieces of
property today were placed on rec
ord in the office of the clerk of the
Corporation Court: NJ. 7. Dwyer to
{. H. Nowland house and lot APT
North Columbus street; DR.. George
T. Klipstein to Clara Simonds house
and lot 1121 Prince street; Joseph
T. Haywood to w. w. Simpson house
and lot at northeast corner of Queen
and Pitt streets; Foster Robinson to
Thomas w. Robinson house and lot
9O7 North Alfred street.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1919-07-02

]. H. Massey and Bryants' on the
job. They are ready to serve the
pt ople with steamed crabs we'll sea-
soned and highly favored. 1911
King Street, Phone 7O4J, and 12S
South Royal street. 157-1p.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1919-07-02
NOTICE

The Citizens National ank will be
closed all day Friday, July and also
all day Saturday July 5, the last
named day also Icing legal holiday.
1860.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1919-07-02
Iafevette Chanter M. < of Us

Lafayette Chapter No. ) of Wash
ington, D. c., win visit Mt. Vernon
Chapter No. IA this evening. Wcdnes-
day, July ?, 1919. All members and
visiting companions are cordially in
Vited to be present.
F. ". LATHAM. 4.
157-1c Secy.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1919-07-02
STANDARD GASOLINE Csc

Open evenings and Sundays, Alex
andria Auto Supply, lO4 ! South
Washington street. l49-H
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1919-07-02
NOTICE

In as much as the Virginia Ship
building Corporation will pay its
employees on Thursday, July 8, This
bank will close at II noon on Satur-
day July 9Th.
l57-2c First National Bank.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1919-07-02
HOG PRICES SOAR

Reaches Spills Hundred Weight at
Chicago
Chicago, July 2.-Hogs yesterday
commanded the highest price ever
known, Splits a hundred weight.
The previous topmost July record
was last year, S19.40. Today's
strength in the hog market was as
cribed chiefly to export demand for
packing house products.
Before the United States entered
the great war. $1O.25 was the acme
for hogs in July.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1919-07-02

DIED-V. C. TAYLOR aged Ga years
at his residence 223 South Pitt
Street. Notice of funeral later.
157-1p.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1919-07-02

The city post Office will be closet
all day July a, no delivery will be
made by letter carriers, ollect:on
will be made at 200 p. m. Beginning
today the registry section will re-
main open to the public Until 1900
y. m., on all week days.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1919-07-02
Excursion to
POTOMAC BEACH
AND
COLONIAL BEACH

COLONIAL BEACH
Beginning
Saturday. June 2Sth 1919
Steamer
E. Madison Hall, will leave AleXan-
dr:a every Saturday 3 p. m. sharp.
Returning will leave Colonial Beach
every Sunday p. m. Round trip sl.25
Hall Steamboat Co.
R. H. Hancock, Agent.
(Roberts wharf,.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1919-07-02

Office of Alexandria Water Co.
Friday and Saturday, July 4th and
5sh being legal holidays the office
Of this company will be closed
1572c Alexandria Water Co.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1919-07-02

Marriage licenses were issued il
Washington yesterday to Thomas a
McCcrkle of Portsmouth, Va, and NJ
Ethel McCork!e, Alexandria and .
James E. Reed and Mrs. Bessie B
Mcintosh, both of Alexandria.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1919-07-02

scrgt. Robert L. Myers Jr., and
Corporal Charles w. Myers, %s'nsfof
Mr. ani Mrs. Robert L. Myers II III
North Pitt ctreet, who for the past
wear has been overseas. have arrived
safely and are now at Camp Mills,
n Y.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1919-07-02
NOTICE

Following custom Of oSher whole
salers, during July and August, our
store will close at 1900 O'Clock on
Saturday. - I:
-" Very Respectfully. yea
157-4p. W. A. barnett"
1900 ------E : ~ p