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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1920-05-04
Was Attending Annual
Gathering. Confederate
Veterans
HEART ATTACK FATAL
Dies in Chair Without Warming After
Just Addressing yeterans-Funera
at p. m, Tomorrow.

Stricken with heart failure while al
tending the annual meeting of r. F..
Lee Camp, Confederate Veterans.
James 3. Sp;cer, member Of that
camp. expired in his chair in the meet
ing hall AT $50 o'clock last night.
The deceased was sevcnty-six years
old.
Mr.. Spccr. according to members of
the camp. had been discussing the
ability CT Culpeper to handle the dele
gates who Will attend the annual state
encunpment. He had just spoken or
this subject and took his seat when he
grasped for breath. His comrades.
many Of who had served with him
during the four years conflict rushed
to his assistance. the first two being
Edgar Warficld and Booker c. Hall.
Dr.. S. Il. Moore. who lives directly
across the street, was hastily sum-
mcned and he arrived minute or 50
after the vital spark had fled
the death Of Mr. Spicer cast gl2onl
among the veterans and they immadia-
tc!y adjourned. practically all of the
business Of the eveEing having been
disposed Cf when he expired.
The deceased served in the CorfcAc-
rate army throughout the conflict be-
ing member of Company G. 10th
Virginia Infantry. He was native of
WooIv!Ile. Rappahannock county, Va.
He is survived by two sors. Thomas
R. Sp!cer, this city, and Z. G. Sp;ccr,
Camden, \. J.
The body was taken to WAcatlcy's
mortu&ry chapel from whence the
furcra! will take place ct , o'clock
tomorrow afternoon. Services viii be
corductcd by Rev. DR.. Z. B. Jackson.
rastcr of the First Baptist Church.
Buria! vii! be in Bethel cemetery.
Members CT R. f. Camp. Confederate
Veterans. will attend.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1920-05-04
THE JUNIOR COURSE AT A. II. 5.
After the last morning bell ha

After the last morning bell has
rung, and the opening prayer has
been said. we are all ready and eager
to pursue our days work. We just
have geometry, in which class arc
spent forty minutes of real thinking
and application for the problems do
not present themselves without hard
and strenuous labor. The next
period is spent III English, which is
a most interesting study. Our work
in this subject is divided into two
classes, namely, rhetoric and litera-
ture, included in the first is argument,
debating and exposition; the latter,
English. literature, is simply guide
book to a long picture gallery of i'm
mortals. The works of the romantic
poets, Wordsworth, Shelley, Keats,
and Tcnnyson. ineulcate lessons Of
sympathy. serenity, and faith in man
and God.
Reluctantly, we leave this class to
begin our next one, chemistry. which,
however, proves equally enjoyable to
students. In the laboratory, we per-
form quite astounding experiments,
and are able to distinguish nearly all
metals and to separate many solu-
tions.
After study period, the noon bell
is joyfu!ly greeted by all. This
recess is spent in lunching, conver-
sing, and dancing. At 1890. too. is
a most interesting subject, learning,
as we do, the history Of great ma
tions and their countrymcn at the
present time. we are studying Eng
lish history with an additional course
in civics. The next forty minutes are
spent in the study of French, which
consists Of a thorough course in
grammar and the translation of
French classics. such as "Poudre aux
Yeux," and "Les Trois Mousquetar-
res"
After another brief study period,
our programme for the day is COM
plete.
This, excluding all details, is the
daily routine of the Junior Class OF
A. H. S.
Miss I. NJ. Wolf.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1920-05-04
PIEDMONT CONVOCATION
Fourth Annual Meeting at st. Pauls
Church Tomorrow

The Wonlan's Auxiliary of the Pied
mont Convention will hold IT'S fourth
annual auxiliary day tomorrow in St.
Paups Episcopal Church beginning at
at 10 a. m.
The program for the day follows:
10 a. ~, holy communion administered
by the rector. Rev. DR.. P. P. Phillips:
lO:45 a. M, in Norton Me
mortal, business session; -, noon
day prayer for missions followed by
an. address by Mrs. B, L. Ancell. of
Yang Chow. Chira; 1885 p. M, mes
sages by dioscean officers; p. m.
luncheon; LAS p. NJ, conference con-
ducted by Miss Louisa Davis; $50 p
m. address by Miss Elizabeth Wine,
gar CT the mission house Green coun'
tv. Ta.;3 .. H., address by Rev. 3. L
.Aacell. D. D., Yang Chow. China.
All women Interested in 5n;sssoT
work are cordially .insited to attene
this meeting. >:
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1920-05-04
Obregon Leads His Army to
Gates of Carrana's
Capital
JUAREZ. is NEUTRAL
Two More Americans Reported Killed
And More L. S. Warships Sent to
East Coast.

Aqua Prieta, Sonora, May Add
vance forces of Gen. Alvaro Obrgon,
revolutionary leader operating in
Southern Mexico, have reached TeNco-
CO, four miles from San LaZaro, the
suburb of Mexico City, according to
an announcement made yesterday af-
telnoon by Juan Rico, Of the publ
city staff of the revolutionary army
of the Northwest, with headquarters
here.
Revolutionary troops were being
moved south and east yesterday. Those
going south viii join others in the
mountains, dividing Chihuahua and
Sonora to invade Chihuahua. The
others will reinforce Gen. Angel Flores
in his march on the port of Mazatlan,
military headquarters announced.
Troops from Southern Sonora and
Sinaloa, it was said, also would be
sent eastward in convergiEg move
ment on the city Of Torreon and the
rich Laguna district OF Coahuila.
Troops that rebelled against Carranza
in Chihuahua already are marching to-
ward Torreon. it was announced. Ac-
cording to military leaders here the
plans of the revolutioniSts all center
on drive as juickly as possible on
Mexico City.
El Paso, Texas, May 4.-Juarez has
not joined the Sonora rebellion.
1T has, however, severed relations
with the Carranza Government.
This IS the significance of yester-
days revolt.
Washington May 4.--The murder of
two more Americans in Mexico were
reported yesterday to the State De-
partnent.,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1920-05-04
MINSTREL \ SUCCESS
The Dreadnaught Minstrel and Atlile-
.ic Carnival 4 Success

The Dreadnaugktf A. c. carnival
which took place at the. Opera House
last night was big success and en-
ioycd By all who attended. The mirs-
t.c! which was led by Bernie Hamilton
was put on as trial in court. the
funny antics Of the prisoners were
amusing to all Next came 4 singing
and dancing sketch by Lewis and
Edmords assisted by Garner and
Garner.
After this wrestling bout between
Lovericn. d. \. &. and Muller. of Boil
ing Field. Loverin threw Muller II s
minutes. III tie next bout f. Sh!m
and ]. Bergin both members CT the
DreadnauGhts gave an exhibition IN
boNing. The next affair Of the even
ing was 4 buck dancing and singing
consest between four colorcd men Of
the 3id ward.
The next and final act of the even
ing was a wrestling bout between Ear!
Cornell Of the Dreadnaughrs and Bul-
lard Of Bclling Field. Cornell threw
his man in 9 minutes.
The Dreadnauglt 4. c. wishes TO
thank the public for its support at
this carnival and also TO those VINO
took part
Tonight at : p. m. their will be a
meeting CT the Dreadnaught 4. c. at
Hall. All members are re-
qucstcd TO be present as business c.
Importance will be brought up.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1920-05-04
Citizens Association Also
Want Fire Apparatus
Off King Street
REPORT ON ST. WORK
Urge All Citizens to Join Association
Meeting Next Monday Night in
McBurney's Hall

The Alexandria Citizens Association
at a meeting held in McBuney,s Hal!
last night declined TO take over the
Community Center in this city, the
opinion prevailing that the associa-
ticn was not in a position at this time
to handle the proposition.
The committee on police and fire
was instructed 10 take up with the po-
lice commissioners and ask that the
motorcycle policeman be required 10
wear polccman's uniform while or
duty.
The manner in which the annexed
territory is polccd was discussed and
the opinion of those present was that
the motor policeman and at least one
sergeant should be assigned 10 that
section. arrangements being made
whereby the Rosemont station could
be a sub-police station.
Owing to the congestion on King
street it was decided to recommended
that when the fire department re-
spends to fire alarms it should keep
the apparatus off King street.
The committee on streets and al!
lcys reported the removal Of ashes is
progressing satisfactorily and also re-
ported that the dump al the head of
King street is being levelcd off and
would be fenced in, only allowing the
city the use of this as a dump prov
vided they keep i in a sanitary cor
dition.
The members Of the aEfG@.a,!on were
urged 10 invite the citiz&hs in general
10 attend the next meeting next Mon
day night in McBurney's Hail at s
o'clock. Il is announced that this as
scciation is neither political or ~re!i-
g:ous but for the general upbuild:ng
of Alexandria, Membership blanks c2n
he Obtained from members or from +.
Clinton Knight, G25 King street.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1920-05-04
TO TEST CENSUS
Several Blocks in Third Ward to l,e
Taken

4 test Of the census made py the
government cnumerators Is to be made
shortly by the Chamber,of Commerce.
This was decided upon last night BY
the census committee OF that organlza-
ttcn An enumcratnr will be obtained to
tai.. six or eight blocks III IN" tinr!
va. r. :. is as"crtancd that tntrs
are any serious discrepancies a c;7lr-
pletc census Of The CITY will be ,a!:ea
urdcr the direction of the Chamber n
Commerce. il is announced.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1920-05-04
Officers Chosen
Lee Camp Confederate Veterans Elect
For Year

Lee Camp Confederate Veterans Elect
For Year
R. Z. Lee Camp, Confederate Vet
Grams, at its annual meeting held last
elected these officers to serve fer
the year John r. Zimmerman, COM
mander; G. William Ramsay, first
lieutenant commander; Jesse Murray.
second lieutenant commander; Becker
c. Hall third lieutenant commander;
Edgar Warf:eld. sr.. adjutanI; &. VIII
lam Ramsay, treasurer; Rev. Dr.. J.
W. Duffcy, chaplain; J. +. Gorman'
v;Get.e.
Plans were made by the camp for
the annual observance Of Contederat"
memorial day May "A. Exercises VII!
be held and the graves Of members OF
the camp decorated ion that day.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1920-05-04
Salvation Army
To Alter Building Which Will be
Known as Citadel

IN
The Salvation Army has purchased
the three-story brick store building
and. dwelling .319 and 32l King. street
and after alterations will occupy the
building which will be known as the
Alexandria Citadel.
The first floor will be used as an au-
ditorum ard the second floor as of
ficcrS quarters and. the third floor
will be fitted up as an emergency
home.
The last named floor will be provid-
cd with two bed rooms, maternity
ward and baths.
The Salvation Army will have its
annua! appeal May 10 to 90 for 1920
and they work or the theory "a Man
May be Down, But He's Never Out"
Capt. and Mrs. J. D. Hellwege are
the officers in charge of the local corps.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1920-05-04
News of Potomac
Items of General and Personal In
tcrcst From Neighboring Town.

Misses Ruth ana Virginia Smith.
who have been visiting relatives in
Norfolk ard Hampton have returned
to their home in Peyton Avenue.
Mr. J. NJ. Jennings has been award
cd the contract for building Il two
story house for Mr.. VIM. Dixon or
Howell avenue, also large garage
for Mr.. Thomas Dixon at his newly
acquired home on Pcyton avenue.
MIR. John Grimm. of Alexandria.
has a contract for the interior dccora-
ton Of Mr.. Thomas Dixon'S new
home.
Mrs. George Dawson Of Lorton. Va,
who recently underwent an opera
ton at Episcopal, Eye. Ear and
Throat Hospital. is improving and is
visiting Mr. and Mrs. John Carmen on
Peyton avenue.
Mr.. John Carmen. who has been
shad fishing at Quantico, has moved
nearer home and is now fishing at
White House on the Potomac.
Mr.. Curtis Tr!ce who is fishing be-
low Camp Humphreys. at Bc!lvoir.
spent Saturday and Sunday at his
home on PeytoN Avenue.
Mr.. and Mrs. Harry Snla!lwood Of
Washington have. recently purchased
4 home OF Bclfon.o Avenue.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1920-05-04
NOTICE

All members Of Local Union 1865
United Brotherhood of Carpenters
and Joiners are hereby requested to
attend our initial meeting in our new
hall, corner Royal and Prince streets,
Thursday, May 9Th. at 1870 p. ~.
Refreshments will be served at the
conclusion of short business meet
ing.
r. r. Fones. Sec. l.. u. No. 1865.
l07-2t.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1920-05-04
UPRISING IN MOSCOW
Riots by Public and Soldiers Follow
Polish Successes

Warsaw. May 4.-Publc riots and
upr!S:ngs am0ay the soldiers are re-
ported 20 have cccurred in Moscow
up5n receipt OF news OF the Polish
ST. G Scs.
The reports say there are increas-
Ing demands fol' Il change of govern
mrnt.
po..::sh forces occupied Kiev Sunday
according 10 extra editions of the
newspaper here today. General PiIsud-
Ski. Fres;.ien. of thc Polish state, led
tic troops into the city, the news "a :
Ters .ay.
Kicv is nor mentioned. however. in
he !&:l>s oflica! communication Issued
By the Wan Office today, but i an
ncurc>s The capture by the Poles a
the rai!rvad Junction 80 kilometres
southwest of k!cv.
The communication asserts that
fierce f:o:l,ing continues along the en-
lire frynt from the Prpet 10 the
Dn:cst,r river. and that 25.OUD men
nave nsuan, and that still fun cher
prisoners have. been taken but have
rc. been counted.
Il = added tha; l2O cannon, 800
n}asn:ne.uuns ard three complete
radio s;a.icns have been captured by
the Poles. !
Oanrln S;les;a, Nav. ARMED
with knives. .rcyolver<. clubs and
stapes, German men and boys attacked
Poles VINO were holding Sunday dem
onstrat;on on inc occasion Of The Pol
isl. national festival and. in the pitch
cd battle that followed, two persons
were killed and a score wounded. in
,lud,rt A Polish priest.
The Polish demonstrators had gath
cred f,cm all pa,ts Of the Sur, oun,i;ng
c,urtrv. AFTER German labor parade
Saturday and were forming q process
S:Gn in the outskirts Of the city when
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1920-05-04
DRAMATIC PLOT
HOLDS BIG SURPRISE

Dramatic productions with sur
prise ending have been eclipscd by
'"rhc Rivers End" James Oliver
Cu.wcod story, produced by Marshall
Neilan anddistributed by First Ma
tional Exhibitors CIRCUIT, which thea
tre patrons will. have an opportunity
to again see the picture at the Rich
naond Theatre, when the picture ends
its two day engagement today.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1920-05-04
INGOMAR Dorothy Gish

Dorothy Gi&h is az the I&%omar
theatre today in "0ut of Luck" her
latest Paramount picture. It's about a
supcr-superStitious young lady who
started, and finished one romance for
her girl friend, then nearly ruined her
own.
As an extra attraction "Those .Ath-
letic Girls the newest Paramount
Mack Sennctt comedy. will be shown
with the above. The principal star of
a. galaxy :of%celcbr@ted screen stars is
Louise Fazenda.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1920-05-04
STRIKE IN COTTON MILLS
Ali Fremen Ordered by Union to Quit
Work in SuppOrt of Loom FiXers

New Bedford. Mass, May 4.-Thc
strike of operatives in thirty-seven
cotton mills in this city today was fol-
lowed by the issuance of orders from
union headquarters last night TO all
union firemen to quit work tcday.
Union leaders said many Of the fire
men reported for work today through
a misunderstanding.
The strike was called in support
of the loom fiXers who were already
out. in an effort to compel the re-
scindirg of orders that they should
care for larger number of looms
than formerly. No question of wages
is Immediately involved.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1920-05-04
FINAL NOTICE

All persons, firms or corporations
who have not secured their state Il
ccnseS to transact business or practice
profession by p. nj. Saturday May
S;k will be summoned before the local
Board of Review to show cause why
the fine prescribed by law should not
be imposed. BY order Of Local Board
of Review.
F. F. LhWLER, Chairman.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1920-05-04
DEATH NOTICE

Monday. May ,. 1920,
JAMES 3. SPiCER. sevcnty-siX
years Of age. Funeral at 3 p. M,
Wednesday. May >. from Wheat
ley's mortuary chapel. Relatives
and friends invited to attend.
l07-lp.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1920-05-04
IN MEMORI.AM

HUNT-In sad but loving reu1en-
~hrarcc cf my dear wife, MARY d.
HUNT. who departed this life one
year ago today, May =! 1919.
Days Of sadness are still with Us,
Hidden tears so often flow,
Memory keeps dear Mary near Us.
Though she died one year ago.
H.: devoted husband and son.
i0I-1n.>
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1920-05-04
FOR IRISH REPUBLIC
Young Ladies al Academy do Their
Bit to Raise Funds

In order to raise funds for the Irish
republic the girls Of the third acac-
cmic class of St. Mary"s Academy
have devised unique method of OBJ
tanning funds for the project. They
have erected on the academy campus
:; stand for the sale q: lunches and
cc crcam and cat:e during the recess
period.
The stand was opened yesterday
and extensively patronized and the
young ladies expressed qualifications
over the liberal patronage given. The
project is being fostered by Miss
Catherine Grace ;and Miss Christine
Robertson.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1920-05-04

Judge Barley. of the CorporaS,on
Court. today appointed Luther Fl
Thompson TO the position of Police
Justice. His term is for four years,
and will end February list. 1924. Nh.
Thompson was appointed November
10, 1917. to fill the uncxpi'cd terri: of
II. =. Cation. who had resigned 10
accept position in the Department
Of Justice in Washington.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1920-05-04
FORD WANTED

Will pay cash for late model Ford
touring car. Call between 1 and p.
m. Foreman. composing room. Ga
zette Office. No dealers.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1920-05-04
MURDERED AT MANASSAS

Bayly Davis. about 25 years old,
Of Manassas, Va. was waylaid and
murdered last night. He vas son
of Robert II. Davis, Of Bristow. Va.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1920-05-04
PURE MILK

Yes, the rubber tree has to be milk
ed. We have the cream in our Cen
eral Tire. Fer sale at ;. :. :.
TESTERS,
King and Patrick Streets
107-1c.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1920-05-04

Property sales just recorded IN the
Office Of the clerk OF the court follow:
Morris Baumgartcn to Louis Weif!-
stein ana wife house and lot on the
west sid" of Lee between Wolfe and
Wilkes streets: Robert 3. Thompson
10 Rufus II Lee house and lot 3l1
Queen street: John A Wilson TO
James J. Kelley house and LOT 2l
Commerce street
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1920-05-04

Saturday. the 4. II. 5. LADS Journey
ed to Manassas 70 engage in dual
track meet with the local High Schoo..
Although defeated BY "A small margin.
some unusual material was shown by
the \. II. s. team; particularly thai
of: the runners, whJ easily cap5urat
the racing events. The meet which de-
cidcS lie winner of the Sth Congrrs-
SIGNAL District will be held AT Lees
burg. May 18th. ..
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1920-05-04

James Watt, originator of the stem
engine, also invented the letter copy
ing press.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1920-05-04
FORD OWNERS

OUR MOTTO-If it is done at
Remschel'S, it must be done right.
73-H.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1920-05-04
NOTICE TO ADVERTISERS

Effective Saturday, May !, 1920.
The following schedule of rates will
apply to all advertisers in the Alex
andria Gazette.
Contract Rates
1000 inches or more in one year. (Sot
less than so inches per month";
Per Inch Is cents
Transient Rates
(No Contract
One time, per inch ........ 25 cents
Two times. per inch, ........ % cents
Three time, per inch ........ 20 cents
Copy for all advertisements measur-
ing more than columns by 10 inches
must be in this Office not later than
, o'clock P. NJ. of the day preceding
publication. All advertisements mea-
suring less than 3 columns by 10
inches must be in this Office not later
han Q o'clock of the day of publication.
This rule will apply TO all advertisers
and will he strictly adhered to.
| 101-4t.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1920-05-04

The Romans of Caesars time
found the Britons using hand mills
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1920-05-04

Children OF al races of the ancient
and modern world have used dolls
as playthings.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1920-05-04

You get a $500 Mallory hat Ere"
with every suit purchased during the
first 10 days in May.
DOWNHAM & RIDGELf
King and Pitt Streets
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1920-05-04
.si.-v
HAPPEN|NGS ABOUT
CITY TOLD IN BRIEF
The regular Wednesday evening
dance Of inc Jubilee Social Club vii
be held in Old Fellows Hall. as usual
this week.

Miss Winfield Cunningham. of New
Rochelle. n. y. is the guest of Mr..
ard Mrs. T. Harvey Henshaw. at their
home rcar Mount Vernon.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1920-05-04

The Local Board Of Review held
meeting last evening 10 examine II
cense returns to commissioner: OF re
venue ard found that large number Of
prcfcsS Sicnal and business msn had not
secured t::eir State license as required
by law. IL was resolved 10 give the de-
linouc:ts until 4 p. NJ. Saturday 9th.
instant to make final settlement as
will be seen by the official notice pub
l;Shcd elsewhere.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1920-05-04

Mrs. Bryan Gentry and little son, of
Del Ray, are visiting Mr.. and Mrs..
Andrew Gentry. at their home, "Ei-
lcrslic." II Albcmarle county.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1920-05-04

The executive committee OF the
American Legion held meeting LAST
night ard made Il number of recon.
which will DC submitted
to tie American Legion at its meet
ing tomorrow night.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1920-05-04
MOTORISTS
ATTENTION
t. 1>;ro uospItdI

has re-opened a. the northwest
corner OF Alfred and Glooon
streets. over % years expert
encc back of every job"
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1920-05-04

Miss Elizabeth HibbS, Il student of
Georges Friends School, Pennsylvania.
is visiting her parents. Mr.. and Mrs.
n. j. Hibbs, in South st. Asaph
street.