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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1920-04-15
PHYSICIAN ATTACKS POLICE.

Memphis. Tenn, April 15.--Dr
Ruford N. Dunavant Memphis ply
sician. who served in the weird war
as medical officer attached to the
115th Field Artillery, with the rank
of major, was shot and fatally
wounded late Tuesday night by pc
Iicemen summoned by neighbors to
quiet disturbance at the Dunavant
home. Dr.. Duravant died shortly
after being taken to a hospital.
According to the report made by
the officers, they were met at the
front door Of the Dunavant residence
by Mrs. Dunavant, and while in cen
versaticn with the woman and her
-year-old daughter, the police
declare, DR.. Dunavant appeared and
opcrcd FIRE on them They returned
the fire an! three Of their bullets
took effect, irhicting what proved to
he fatal wounds.
Dir. Dunavant was thirty-six years
old. H came to Memphis some
years ago from Little Rock, Ark.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1920-04-15
Common Council

Al regular meeting of the Com
mon Council of the City Of Alcxan-
dria. Va, held April 10, 1920, there
were present:
H. r. Burke, esq, president, and
Messrs. Mccartney, Matter Ru5en,
Ticcr, Kaufman, Wattles. Dcsm3nd.
Sullivan, Baggett, Ballenger, LAWYER
and Fletcher.
A resolution authorizing the. fl
nance committee to borrow The sum Of
seventy thousand dollars and issue
notes Of the city payable in the fiscal
year June 1st, 1920 and May 3lst,
1921. was recommended by the fl
ran-e committee and passed, ayes
MasSrs. Burke, McCaffrey, Matter,
Ruben, TIGER, Kaufman, Wattles, Des-
mend Sullivan, Baggett, Ballenger.
Lawlcr and Flctcher-l3. Noes %.
A resolution apprcpr;ating five
thousand dcl!ars for sweeping Streets
collecting ashes and waste was re-
commended by tn ejoint committee on
streets and finance and passed, Ayes
u. Noes l. (Mr. Sullivan
"An ordinance to prescribe license
tax fer merchants doing business in
the city for year 1920 and subsequent
years until further ordained"( was
recommended by the committee on fl
nance and read the second ard third
time and passed ayes 10. Noes 0.
An ordinance 70 imposing and col
Letting taxes from June 1st, 1920 TO
Nav 31st. 1921, for support CT the
city government. etc. was recon-
merded by the finance co;amittec and
read the second time, a motion by
Nh I.awler 10 strike out thirty
cents and makelthe levy the sum Of
two dollars, was lost, Ayes Messrs.
McCaffrey, Matter, Ruben, Sullivan,
Ballenger, Lawler, Fletcher. Noes
Messrs, TIGER, Wattles, Desmond, Bag
gett, Burke.
Mr.. Callahan, commissioner of re-
venue. was granted privilege Of the
floor and made statement on the
assessed values of property, and the
ordinance was read the third time AMI
Host. Ayes Messrs. TIGER, Watties, DeS-
Imond, Baggett, Burke-5. Noes messrs
McCaffrey, Matter, Ruben, Sullivan,
Ballenger, .Lawler, Fletcher.
a resolution authorizing the proper
city officials to sign notes in favor Of
the American La France Engine Com
pany fer twelve thousand six hun
bred dollars Gil account of fire APP
paratus purchased from them, was
passed ayes. 49,. NoesS0..f:
MIR. Baggett from the special COM
| nl5ttee submitted report from H.
Noel Garner. corporation attorney and
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1920-04-15

oujring the ". V. Railway to remove
!, 5ecTee of the Circuit Court re-
its switch at the intersection Of King
and Washington streets, within 90
DAVIS from the It'll day Of April, 1920,
he also reported that the company IS
p,v.np the over due taxes IN Install
ments. The report was received and
the committee discharged.
A resolution appropr!ating two hun
dred and fifty dollars to repair the
public toilet located in the market
space. was offered by Mr.. TIGER and
passed Ayes 10. Noes 0.
A resolution to borrow ten thou
sand dollars for gas works to be
credited to gas fund, was offered by
Mr.. Wa.tles and referred to finance
committee.
A resolution directing the corpora
ton attorney to prepare a contract be-
tween the city and Mr.. Leo NJ.
Sweeney for lease of Armory Hall IN
der certain conditions, was presented
by Mr.. Lawler and adopted.
A petition from chamber of COM
merce for improvement to street
lighting at West End of King Street,
was referred to the committee on
light.
A petition to cover Hooffs Run at
King Street and fifty yards, north
and South, was referred to the COM
mittae en- Streets and Finance.
a petition for an improved arc
light at the intersection of Washing
ton and Franklin streets, was refer
red to the committee on Light.
The following permissions were
grarted, to Robert Lucas to erect
metal building at No. $50 South Fair
fax street. To w. NJ. Priest to enlarge
shed rear No. 1907 Queen street. To
George Nails to ersct frame building
at Franklin and Fairfax streets. To
A. II. Genzberger to cover opening TO
garage at King and Pitt streets, and
to Chas. H. Davis, to erect metal gar
age at No. 219 North Columbus street.
The Board Of Aldermen convened in
joint session to fill vacancy in Health
DEPARTMENT for the position Of bac-
terioloeist. DR.. Fcunt!eroy Flynn was
nominated and unanimously elected, 20
members voting and the joint session
then dissolved.
Upon motion council adjourned to
mer:. again on Tuesday, April Goth, at
7.30 o'clock to consider the License
Law and annual tax ordinances.
H. r. BURKE, President
Testa Daniel r. Stan<bury, Clerk.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1920-04-15
OFFICIAL
Board Of Aldermen

At regular meeting OF the Board
of Aldermen held Tuesday, April IS,
1920, there were present F. F. Mar
bury, esq, President and Mess.s
Anderson, Robinson, Harrison, Bal
lenger, Batcheller and Wilkins.
Petition from c. H. Davis to erect
garage in square bounded by Queen,
Cameron, Columbus ard Washington
streets, granted.
the following received from the
lever board with following actions:
Petition Of j. NJ. Armstrong for
permission to erect garage in rear OF
property at King and Pitt streets.
Resolution directing the Mayor to
sign notes in payment of new fire ap-
paratus.
The following papers laid on the
table under the rules:
Resolution appropriating $4,000 Tor
sweeping the streets also reso!u-
tion making sundry appropriation for
schools, fire department, health de-
partment, streets, sewers, public prep
erty.
Tie Finance Committee was au-
thor:zed to borrow $4,000 and issue
rote or notes for same of City. Coun-
ell CT Alexandria, Va.
Communication from H. n. Garner
corporation attorney, regarding the
renewal of the switch on King street
between st. Asaph and Columbus
streets.
Petition from the Chamber CT C-m-
merce for light at the head Of King
Street where the jitneys are now sta
toned.
Petition from Geo. Nails to conn
pIete his building at the southeast
corner Of Franklin and Fairfax streets.
Petition from w. NJ. Priest to enlarge
garage in rear of 1907 Queen street.
Petition from sundry citizens to
cove. Hooff's Run so yards each side
of King street.
Petition from the committee or
Light requesting a loan Of $4,000 t2
complete certain repairs at the gas
plant.
Position from sundry citizens to re-
place arc light at the intersection CT
Washington and Franklin streets.
Resolution apprCpriating $3.50 tc re-
pair toilets in the Market.
Position frcm r. I. Lucas, j., to re-
move frame shed and re ou!.d Il
galvanized iron building in place CT
same at 500 South Fairfax street.
Communication from DR.. Fou!ke,
Heath Officer, regarding the toilets n
the country market,
. The Boara then adjourned.
f. F. MARBURY, President
w. W. Ballengcr, Clerk pro TEN.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1920-04-15
70 HE STOCKHOLDERS or THE
MASSACHUSETTS BREWERIES
COMPANY

Notice is hereby given that, pur-
suant to the bylaws Of the company,
the, annual meeting Of the stockhold.
ers of the Massachusetts Brawe:ieG
Company will be held at 10 o'clock IN
the forenoon en- Monday, the twenty
sixth day CT April, Nineteen Twenty
at the principal office of the Company.
No. Ill South Fairfax Street, IN Ajax
ardria, Virginia.
Ito elect a board Of nine drec-
tors Of the Company
20 transact such other business
dis may come before the meeting.
EDWARD RUHL, Secretary.
TO The Stockholders of The
Massachusetts Breweries Company
Notice is hereby given that Spe-
cial Meeting of the stockholders of
The Massachusetts Brewerics Gem
pany will be held at nine 90 O'Clock:
in the forenoon on Monday the twenty
sixth day of April, 1920, at the pr;n-
cipal Office of the Company, No. III
South Fairfax Street in Alexandria,
Virginia.
Ito see if the stockholders will
vote to amend Article w of the By
Laws by striking out the word mine"
in the second line Of paragraph one
of said Bylaws and inserting in place
thereof the word eleven, so that the
paragraph shall read as follows:
The property and business of the
corporation shall be managed by a
beard Of eleven directors, each of
whcm shall at al times hold in his
own right not less than one hundred
(10O) shares Of capital stock, and a
director shall become incapacitated to
hold his office. and it shall become va
can't Immediately, upon his holding at
any time in his own right. less than
che hundred tl00) shares"
ITO see if the stockholders will
vote to amend Article \ of the By
laws by adding thereto the words
following: ANY two or more of said
offices may be held by the same per-
SON., so that said Article X shall
read as follows:-
"The officers of the company shall
consist of president, first, second
and third vice president, treasurer, as
s:stant treasurer, secretary, course
and such other officers as may from
sine to time be elected or appointed
by the board CT directors. Any two o.
more of said Offices may be held by
The same person" IS
1897 EDWARD RUHL. Secretary
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1920-04-15

In the west, the strike las repor- :.
ed "subsiding" as the men GRADUATE
returned to their jobs. Switchm:2
employed at Chicago by three b.,
roads quit the strike.
Chicago dispatches said teders
agents predicted arrests Of radical .
there responsible for starting tE2
waikout which became nation-wld"
Els hi arrests have been made-s..,
at New Orleans, and two at kansS@
City.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1920-04-15
CONDITIONS IMPROVE.
Worst Tie-up Continues In New

Worst Tie-up Continues IN New
York District.
Gradual improvement in the gen.
eral railroad strike situation was re-
ported from practically all sections
of the country yesterday.
The worst tie-up continued in the
Ntw York district, where only q
small number of workers had return
ed, although passenger service on al!
lines had been improved by use Of
volunteer train crews and yard work
ers.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1920-04-15

NOTICE. am paying the highest
prices in CASH for. econ7-hand
furniture, Carpets, stoves, etc.
Also buying waste paper in bales
newspapers, books and magyar es
Chas \. Rauch, Corner Gamer IN
end Royal streets. Phone S33.
296-3;nop.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1920-04-15

FOR ,SALE-103 Prince street, Z
room brick, very convenient to
Torpedo Plant. electric lights, a
bargain at $1,000 cash. a. H.
: Agncw, ga King Street. Phone
Ills. Soft
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1920-04-15

FOR SALE-House 1913 Queen
street, containing seven rooms.
gas. bath. and sewer connection.
Large yard with outlet to alley.
A bargain at $1,000. Apply to
NJ. T. Dwyer, Gazette Office.
301-H.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1920-04-15

FOR SALE-116 South Henry street,
8 rooms and bath, lot 80 by 100,
side porch, gas, heated by latrobes
A. H. Agnew, ga King street
Phone 111S. S6-tf
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1920-04-15

WANTED--Young lady clerk in in
sprance office. Some knowledge
Of typcwriting and stenography
required. Reply in own handwrit-
ing to Box No. 6, Gazette Office.
SG-6c,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1920-04-15

CAPITOL JUNK CO., 1910 King
street, Highest cash price paid for
used automobiles, brass, copper,
zinc. rags, iron, paper and maya
zines. Prompt attention to phone
orders. Automobile parts on hand.
Telephone 559-W. S5-3p.
Telephone 559-W. 90-4p
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1920-04-15

FOR SALE-Homes in Del Ray. st.
Elmo, and other sections, also new
modern homes in East RoSemont.
A. H. Agnew, ga King street.
Phone Ills. S6-tf
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1920-04-15

ROOM AND BOARD-For three
gentlemen in private family, all
conveniences. Convenient to car
station, located at Braddock and
North Braddock. Telephone SER
vice. Telephone l75-W6.
S9-3p.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1920-04-15

WANTED-Live dealer in Alexandria
and other Virginia towns for the
Sandow worm drive truck, good
contract. Carolinas Sandow Truck
Co., Ayden, n. C. 8S-5p
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1920-04-15

W;ANTED-Sewing to do at home. APP
ply at apartment II, Nv North
Fairfax street 90-9p
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1920-04-15

Gasoline Engines, Motorcycles, Auto
mobile parts and Electric Starters
repaired, generators rewound. The
Repair Shop, 116 South st. Asaph
Street. Bicycles, Guns, Locks,
Springs repaired as good as new.
All work guaranteed satisfactory.
86-6p.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1920-04-15

FOR RENT-Furnished three room
and bath apartment. Apply to NJ.
S. Fairfax, 2l6 north St. Asaph
street: Stiff
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1920-04-15

FOR SALE-Furniture On account
railroad strike, will sacrifice my
furniture, no dealers. Will sell sepa-
rate pieces. 0. Klosset, 52l King
street, upstairs, ring bell. 9O-2p
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1920-04-15

FOR SALE-One Ford ton truck,
cheap. Apply to James Wood, HOB
Prince street. 90-2p
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1920-04-15

NOTICE--Highest prices paid for
: gentlemen's cast off clothes and
shoes. Will cal in city and su-
burbs. Wolfson, the tailor, 307
King street, Phone 1897. 7l-tt
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1920-04-15

FOR SALE-King street extended,
Is minutes walk from Union sta
ton, new house, every modern i'm
provement, large lot, or , acres if
desired. Price on request. A. II.
Agnew, 624 King street. Phone
111S. SG-tf
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1920-04-15

FOR SALE,425 South Lee street, )
rooms and two extra rooms IN
basement. In good condition.
Price, $1,000. A. H. Agnew, 624
King street. Phone Ills. Soft
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1920-04-15

FOR SALE = Cases of pineapple,
peaches, apricots, apples, jam. cas-
sup. string beans, peas, corn, as
paragus. fruit jars. kitchen s.col,
clothes hamper, 42O Wolfe street,
corner .'..tt street. Ask fo. Mrs
Gobe. 0l-3U
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1920-04-15

FOR RENT-Room or room and board
electric Light, steam heat. bath.
phone service, price reasonable.
(cclored). Cor. Henry ard Pendle-
ton streets. 90-4p.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1920-04-15

FOR RENT-One large room, suit
able for one or. two ladies, fer !:ghs
housekeeping cheap. unfurnished or
can furnish same if preferred. APP
ply at 1l9 South st. Asaph st. CLIP
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1920-04-15

WANTED-Raw brick LOSERS, $3.50
per day. West Bros, Brick Co.,
Arlington junction. $3.50
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1920-04-15

Old Faithful geyser in 30 years
has never missed spouting after
every interval of 90 minutes.
every interval of So minutes.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1920-04-15

FOR SALE Dodge Brothers tour
ing car, 1915 in first class condition,
three new tires, a good buy fer
some enc if they act quick. Flet
cher Motor Co. 91-9391
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1920-04-15

FOR SALE Ford delivery, excellent
condition, double rear springs, good
tires, oversize on rear. Cheap if sold
quick. Fletcher Motor Co. 91-93-95
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1920-04-15

WANTED-Cook for apartment, up
stairs, at 428 North Washington
street, good wages. Apply before
10 a. m. S9-3p
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1920-04-15

FOR SALE Studebaker II, six
cylinders New top, seat covers, raar
tires new, front ones good, mechani
cally perfect. One cannot appreciate
this bargain until seeing it. Can be
bought fer $700, if sc!d quick. Flet-
cher Motor Co. 91-93-95
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1920-04-15

NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.. Apply Gen
eral Building Supply Co., ST. Asaph
and Madison streets. 9i-2c
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1920-04-15

WANTED--Several neat girls to learn
waiting on tables. Apply hsaI wa:,
,rsss, Monticello Cafe, 807 King S..
91-3c
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1920-04-15

FOR SALE-Dodge Touring 1919.
Driven 900 miles. Mex Extra Tire.
Owner wants larger car. Mt. Vernon
Auto Company, $50 King S.. 91-3p
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1920-04-15

- Gazette Classified Ad.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1920-04-15

TIN .NrnIyS 1870 budget. asking for
S1p.OwmM. calls for Si.OODn00 10 carry
on lis r!anc"ltStir and relief work in
1.WW separate rrntrrS. S3.NDnm0 for
relief work among The poor. SICK and
unfortunate. work for molherS and
children. and other SrcinI work under
prryincial and divisional headquar
terS: S2IO.nuU Tor tn, maintenance Of
national and territorial headquarters:
S4NO.uDO for rescue homes, nurseries.
hospitals. Stun posts and other inStl-
tnt'nns forwone' ami !cllildrel.: sl:'0-
HRt for the !fai!rcl officers pension
fund, and S2.20o.G's for tie lquida
tiun Of mortgages AMI the acquiring So
new properties na,le necessary BY the
armys 1870 exclusion program.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1920-04-30
'PAGEF0Uk
REBEL ACTIVITIES
NEAR MEXICO CITY
Said to Have Been Renewed With
Some Measure of Success

Washington, Apr. 27.-Renewed
rebel activities near Mexico City was
reported in Mexico advices reaching
Washington today through official
channels. Cuernavaca, capital of
Morelos and short distance from
Mexico City was said to be in the
hands of the rebels and the railroad
to the federal capital cut.
Small detachments of troops have
been sent from Mexico City in var!.
Gus directions in the effort to put
down uprisings before they attain
strength. One detachment has been
sent to Oaxaca, the reports sail al
though the Carranza government has
hitherto declared that OaXaca was
peaceful.
Mexico City officials were also
said to have admitted finally that
General Mavcottc had gone over 70
the rebels, with his forces in the
state of Guerrero.
The appeal for an American war
ship to protect foreigners at Mazat-
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1920-04-30

Good to look at and comfortable on tbe head
You decide Oh the shape, the material. the price
Then come here and see how quickly we can nro-
duce the very hat you have in mind Our stock has
heen chosen to meet your Hat requirements. Put
it to test.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1920-04-30
Hopes Women Will
Adopt This Habit
As Well As Men
Glass Of hot water each morn
Ing helps us look and feel
clean, sweet, fresh.

Happy, bright, alert-viSorous and
vivacious-a good clear skin; a nat
ural rosy complexion and freedom
from illness are assured only by
clean, healthy blood. If only every
woman and likewise every man could
realize the wonders Of the morning
inside bath, what gratifying change
would take place.
Instead of the thousands of sickly,
anaemic-looking men, women and
girls with pasty or muddy complex.
ions; instead Of the multitudes OF
nerve wrecks" "rundownJ," brain
fags" and pessimists we should see q
virile, optimistic throng of rosy.
checked people everywhere.
An inside bath is had by drinking,
each morning before breakfast, a
glass of real hot water with a tea.
spoonful of limestone phosphate in 1t
to wash from the stomach, liver, kid
neys and ten yards Of bowels the pre-
vious days indigestible waste, sour
lamentations and poisons, thus
cleansing. sweetening and freshening
the entire alimentary canal before
puISluS llOte iopu liiIO Iho Seo'HS-S..'
Those subject tc sick headache, bill
iousness, nasty breath. rheumatism,
colds; and particularly those who have
a pallid, sallow complexion and who
are constipated very often, are
urged to obtain a quarter pound OF
limestone phosphate at the drug store
which will cost but a trifle but is
sufficient to demonstrate the quick
and remarkable change in both health
and appearance awaiting those WI
practice internal sanitation. We mus;
remember that inside cleanliness is
more important than ou,sI't". be
cause the skin does nc; absorb i IL
tiles to contaminate the blood wn!i2
the pores in the thirty feet c- ocWct:
do
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1920-04-30
SAGE TEA DANDY
TO DARKEN HAIR
It's Grandmother's Recipe to
Bring Back Color and
Lustre to Hair.

You can turn gray. faded hair beau
tifully dark and lustrous almost over
night II you'll get bottle Of "Wyeth's
Sage and Sulphur Compound" at any
drug store. Millions of bottles Of this
old famous Sage Tea Recipe, improved
by the addition Of other ingredients,
are sold annually, says a well-known
druggist here, because it darkens the
hair so naturally and evenly that no
one can tell it has been applied.
Those whose hair is turning gray or
becoming faded have surprise await
ing them, because after one or two
applications the gray hair vanishes
and your locks become lu1uriantly
dark and beautiful.
This is the age Of youth. Gray
haired, unattractive folks aren't
wanted around, so get busy with
Wyeth's Sage and Sulphur Compound
tonight and you'll be delighted with
your dark, handsome hair and your
youthful appearance within few
days.
This preparation is a toilet requisite
and is not intended for the cure, rniti-
cation or prevention Of disease.