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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1920-09-01
Must Be Twenty-One and
Pay and Register by
October 2.
NECESSARY TO WRITE
RegiStrant Must Answer Any Cues
tion Submitted Under 0ath-Regis-
terar May Then Register

The Amendment co the Federal
Constitution having been ratified,
the statute enacted at the last ses-
sion Of the General Assembly OF
Virginia is now in effect.
Under that statute women are Ell
'.itlcd tc vote subject to the proyi
:icns Of the statute. teh most inpnr-
'ant uf which are in substance as
follows:
A woman twcnty-one years OF
age who has been a resident Of The
state two years. Of the county, city
or town one year, ard Of the pre-
cinct thirty days next preceding the
election. will be entitled to vote il
she has registered and paid poll
FAX If one dollar and fifty cents.
II" clc"ticn occurs on Tuesday, No
vcmrrr 2nd. and the poll tax must
be paid 10 the treasurer at least
thnty days preceding the election.
Having paid the poll tax she must
regiStcr. Unless physically unable
she must make application to regis
ter il, her own writing without aid,
suggestion or memorandum, in the
orescnrc cf the registration officer,
itatirm therein her name, age. date
md r'are uf birth. residence and &C.
cupatcn at the time and for two
Gears next preceding and whether
she has previously voted. and. if 50,
he stat" county, and precinct IN
yh.ch Size voted last; and answer
IN oath any questions affecting her
,naIit.ca items as an eector. submit
led to her by the officer OF reglStra-
ton. The registrar being satisfied
{ her qualifications, as stated. will
administer the oath and thercuppn
register her. AS the statute spcci-
tieS that the general law CONCERNING
reriS tratirn sha be complied With,
% far ~ not in conflict thcrewlth,
the application to register must be
,nadr ut least thirty days previous
10 The election Each registrar is
reuuircd to advertise a date thirty
laws prior 10 the electon) when he
will register. hut also on any day
previous 10 that date he will consider
applications.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1920-09-01
HISRtND-TO-BE L,ASHFD
BY MOTHER or GIRL

Chicago. Sept. IA horse whip.
ping at the hands of hi> prospective
mother-in-law. ard being arraste:
failed to sop Harry X. Daniels, 81
years cid. secretary gr,' s. w. Strahy
& Company, New York, from marry
:r% Sarah Frances Cooper, 20, Of In.
dianapol;s. here this afternoon.
The ashing took place at the Unior
Station and hundreds cf passenger:
watched the unusual sight. Daniel
who formerly was city editor of th
!uter-uccan, was waiting at the sta
;ion for Mss Cooper to arrive from
indianapolis. Mss Cooper kissed
Dan:e,s once and would have repeat.
ed the performance but her mother
heat her to il. Mrs. Cooper who had
been watching from Il secluded spot
rushed forth, and. drawing BLACK.
snake" whip from under her ccat
;!ashcd Daniels across the face. Ba
Tore any enc coui. interfere sh,
slashri the former news paper ma,
again and again across the face. Ser.
-cant Kelly Of the Detective Bureau
who rushed in to save the prospective
bridegroom &!so received several welt
acro<s the face before he could 90.
,hc whip away from Mrs. Cooper.
Kelly to"k the trio 10 the police
station. After the affair had been ex.
plaincd - the Lieutenant, and Mis-:
Couper had informed h.m that Sht
'ovej Daniels they were turned loose
Daniels and Miss Cooper then dasheG
. the ccrrty building whor" they oh.
>aincd marriage !;u~nse. Mrs. Conp
"r who gave her address as Nurtt
Meridian stree: indianapolis. left or
az evening train for home. She dc
ciarcd before leaving that hrr daush.
or would be dis:nhcritcd.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1920-09-01
DYNtNITERS WRECK
HOMES or PENHA. MINERS

Wilkes Barre. Pa. Sept. l.--tor
tfc third time IN week the homes
If miners IF the Pennsylvania Coal
Company have been dynamited. sup
posedly by strikers. The men OF
these homes are working although
, strike of 10000 miners has been IT
progress two months.
The latest outrage was in Oregon
yesterday morning when the homes
If George Memory and John Booth
we're partiaiy wrecked. The Police
Rave no clucs Strike leaders deny
that they caused the dynamlCing.
Present indications are Mat The
Pennsylvania Company strike Will
continue although the &c 'rtract7r
system was referred to the Con-
citation Board by the m"ln"tT re
nort of the commission. Th, board
wil ~ touch ease whjlc the rnen
.,ro ;dlo nd II" men = y no return
Until their grievances are settled.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1920-09-01
MAYOR ]. N. DUNCAN
ASSUMES DUTIES
lnducted Into Office Today
Accompanied by T. A.
Fisher Retiring Mayor
COUNCIL ORGANIZED
All Gf Old Officers e-Elected-Ma-
yer in Address Asks Cooperation
of Citizens.

With the induction into office of
James NJ. Duncan as mayor and
the newly elected members Of com
mon council and board Of aldermen
shortly after the noon hour today
the new form of city government
became operative.
The ceremony of induct:ng the new
mayor into office took place in the
chamber cf cCr;mon counc'! and the
ceremony was attended by a large
gathering Il friends OF the rev ma
yor, including most Of the city offic-
ialS.
The table in the council chamber
was graced with two handsome bas-
l:aiS OF I."we:s for the i" W mayor.
One bore card marked Friend
Congratulations and on another WE
a card on which was inscribed "0Ir
Mayor" wishing him every success, :"
signed r. NJ. Dunbar.
The mayor was SWORD III ~ n
jaint session, dis ccrCmnny ta.lng
Tlace Immediately follow the -
ganization of both branches Of city
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1920-09-01

council. Police Justice Louis \.
Duffcy administered the oath of Of
flee to the mayor and newly elected
members of council.
Previous to calling the Joint ses
sion together CGuncilmcn Baggctt
and Wa.tlcs were appointed a com
mittec TO invite the aide";ncr into
the common council chamber for a
Joint session. On motion of Council
man Lawlcr committee Of three
was named by President Marbury to
escort the newly elected mayor into
the council chamber. On this COM
mittcc the chair named Councilman
Lawlcr. Aldermen wilkins and
Councilman DcverS. Tn" Tcw mayor
accompanied by Thomas a. Fisher
the retiring mayor. then entered the
chamber and Mayer Fisher tcld the
members of council that it afforded
him great pleasure to present the
mayor elect, James NJ. Duncan and
stated that he asked for him a con-
sideration of their future dclihcra-
tiors.
Mayor Duncan told council he was
not a spccchmakcr and added that
he would read his inaugural address
which he had prepared. At the con
clusicn Of his address the flowers
sent him were presented.
1t was t2:10 o'clock when common
council was called to order by Clerk
d. R. StanSbury. who explained
that the first business would be the
swearing in Of the newly elected
members as follows:
John u. hlattcr and f.. F. Ticer.
first ward: Jerome KaufmaNn and
Robert F. Downham. second ward:
II. R. Burke and Walter c. Drury
,hird ward: Clinton c. Rallcngcr and
Sias Devcrs. fourth ward.
The oath taken by the members
-ccitcs that they have not fought 4
duel and. will not accept
challenge or give challenge /.
fight duel or assist in fighting a
duel.
After the members had been sworr
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1920-09-01
|NCENSED At WIFE
|RATE HUBBY SHOOTS
Teresa Sutton Shot By Will
liam Sutton Will
Recover
BAIL OF $500 GIVEN
Following His Arrangement in Court
Today Sutton Held For Grand jury
Wife Sustains Only Scalp Wound

William Sutton, thirty-siX years old
boilermaker employed at the plant
of the Virginia Shipbuilding Corpo-
ration, who shot his wife shortly af-
ter O'Clock yesterday afternoon at
their home, 633 South Patrick street,
in the police court this morning was
held for the action of the grand jury
and released in bond in the sum of
$500 for his appearance. The case was
called before Justice Louis N. Duffey
and Attorney Charles Henry Smith
appeared for the accused and Com
monwealth's attorney Howard w.
Smith for the state. Sutton was not
placed on the stand.
The bullet fired by Sutton at his
wife. inflicted scalp wound. His
wife, Teresa Sutton, twenty-three
years old, has been married nine
years and the couple have three
children, two boys and girl. Sut
ton told the police that domestic in
felicity was responsible for the shoot
ing.
His wife he said was next door in a
reighbor's house when he returned
from work and supper had not been
prepared. She refused to go into their
home and cook for him he, said. He
wentAto the police and nfade, com
plant The police took in custody
three white men who were in the
house adjoining, including the head
of the house. The shooting followed
few minutes aftcrward in the yard
of their residence.
The woman was placed in an ambu-
lance and taken to the Alexandria
Hosital and her wound treated by
DR.. S. B. Moore. 1t IS expected that
she will be able to leave that institu-
tion in the next day or so.
Immediately after the shooting
Sutton was taken in custody by Sergt
Campbell who told the court that
when he arrived Sutton had the wea
pom to his head. Witness said SUIT
ton told him he couldn't help it, and
remarked, with the weapon 10 his
head, "Herc Goes
Three white men arrested short
time before the shooting who were
taken from the house adjoining SUIT
tons were arraigned and acquitted.
The police produced two empty three
ounce lemon extract bottles faund
on the table in the house. 1t also was
testified that the two men who did
not live at the house had been fire.
qucnf visitors to the place.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1920-09-01
Robbed OF $4,000
Mai. Grecn. cf Marine Corps. Kncck
cd Scns"!cSs at Quantico Home

cd Scns"lcSs al Qi'antico Home
Investigation was being made YES
trrday ut thc marine post ut Quar-
tico. Va. Of the theft Of $4,000 in
post exchange funds following an
assault on Major Henry s Green
post exchange otIicer. while cn his
way Monday afternoon to deposit
SO 900 in cash and checks N y
Fredericksburg bank. Secret sc:v;rc
men arc working on the case. hut
no clew 20 the rob5cr has been cb-
taincd.
Major General Smcdle" Butler.
commandment Of the nos,. declared
last night that there is 70 doubt in
the minds cf officers and detectives
who are working on the case that
the robbery was committed by cl-
vi.ian. Many civilians are employed
in tie post and others also have easy
access to it.
Aiajcr Green with . bag contain
ing the $4,000 Of III" exchange
'"nds. started for tie bank. and on
his way went to h;S house en- II"
post to change his clothes. As he
was passing through one Of the rooms
man jumped from cios"t and
struck him on the head. He lay or
the floor unccnsc .oGs for some time
after the assault. when he rrgalno I'd
consciousness he discovered that his
bag had been opened and Sl2 900 OF
the $4,000, mostly in checks. had
been removed.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1920-09-01
COX To CONFER
NTH POnERENE
To Settle Question Of His
Giving Evidence Before
Senate Committee
$4,941,5OG ADMITTED
Figures Disagree With Hays-Brit-
ten Fails to Make Good Charge
Committee Undecided.

Chicago. Sept. l.-Senator Pomc-
rene. one of the Democratic mem
bers Of the Senate committee In
vcs;igating Campaign Funds, left
for Columbus today. Immediately af-
ter the hearing closed. to consult with
Governor Cox.
His trip was made at the Request
of the Governor. and upon the re
suit Of the, conference vii! depend
TIE leci<ion Of the Presidential candi-
da;c regarding his appearance be
fore the committee.
The committee has not yet decided
whether t will invite Governor Cox
To brir,g forward such additional
proofs as he may have in support of
the charges made by him. a decision
was expected tonight. but the commit
tee thought It best to wait until sev-
ria. other witnesses which it had
summoned should testify.
The difference between 4 quota
and the estimate" in the Republican
National Committee was the point
,>1c in today'S hearing.
National Chairman Hays. who an
pcnred before the Senate committee
dc:icG that any qua'a has bean pre-
par. :. IL. organization f2r the
guidance # leaders in raising -. \
in the v4r Gus States.
Fred tpham. trcasufcr cf the Re
publican National Committee. today
submitted to the Senate Committee a
document which he describes as Il
table showing quotas as assigned to
the several States early in 1919 for
',#.:oa! committee purposes"
This table showed that the various
States were asked to provide a fund
totaling $4.9il 800 and that up to
August % Of the present year $97S.-
STS had been received.
Incidentally. the Republican canl-
nai%n fund went up by seve,a! hun
drcd thousand today. while upham
was an the witncss stand.
I'lat!y diSagrecn% with National
Chairman Hays. Upham admitted
that the budget Of 5000 900. prepar-
cd ~ Hays to provide for all eX-
pcn>ts Of the Presidential campaign
did not include S5000O0 10 he given
he National Congressional Commit
tee and 100000 to the National SEN
ator;al Committee, which arc cn@ag-
ed in directing the contests Of their
ATTY candidates for the two houses
cf Ire national legislature.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1920-09-01
Big Chief Here
Head Of Red Men to be Given P0"
Wow by Redskins Tonight

Great Sachcm of Virginia to visit
the Red Men of Alexandria Va,
Great Sachem Compton of Bondtown,
Va, will tonight pay an official visit
to Osceola Tribe No. and Seminole
Tribe No. 35. The meeting will be held
in X. of P. Hall, Cameron Street and
a large delegation OF members of the
fraternity is expected to be present
to welcome the Great Chief.
Great Sachem Compton, is an able
speaker and a prominent politician OF
the South West Virginia.
This afternoon committee from
the two tribes is showing the Big
Chief the sights of the city.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1920-09-01
Women Pay Poll Tax
Twcnty-Fcur Have Paid Thus Fal
Treasurer Reports

Up to 3 o'clock this afternoon a to-
tai Of twcnty-four women had paid
their capitation tax Of Sl.30 to City
treasurer Thomas W. Robinson and
many had registered. The city treas
urcr expects that from now on until
October , there will he many others
10 come forward and pay their taxes
and register in orclsr to take part IN
the election next November.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1920-09-01
DEATH OF MRS. GRAY

Mrs. Mary Gray, wife Of John
Bowie Gray. of Trave,. .ers Rest. Staf-
ford county. died yesterday in a
hospital in Danville, Va. where she
had been on visit to her daughter
Mrs. Haean.
Mrs. Gray was the fourth daugh-
ter of the late Major Bushrod Wash
ineton Hunter, of the old U. S.
Navy, and of the Confederate Army
and grand daughter of the late
Col. George Blow, of Sussex coun-
~. She has a number of relatives
in this city.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1920-09-01

in Councilman lawler. nominated
Councilman H. R. Burke for presi-
dent and Mr.. Burke was reelected
without opposition.
For the Office of vice president
Councilman Desmond nominated
Councilman William Wattles and he
also was elected without opposition.
For the office Of clerk of council
Daniel r. Stanshury was reelected
without opposition, he being nominal
ed by Councilman Fletcher.
William Craven. messenger, was re-
elected without opposition, being
nominated by Councilman Kaufman
All made short speeches of thanks.
There was no change in the officers
Of the common council.
The Council before adjourning
adopted resolution appropriatine
81 900 to meet sundry expenses
for the fire department. The first
business session Of common council
will be held Sept. IA at which time
the committee appointments will be
announced. Fourteen members Of com
mon council were present the ahseG-
tees being Councilmen Ruben and
Sullivan.
The session of the board OF alder
men was called by Aldermen Ballen-
ger and +. f. Malhury was rc-elcct-
ed president without opposition. be-
ing nominated by Alderman Ander
son. C. J. W. Summers was reelected
vice president being nominated by
Alderman wilkins and George W.
Bontz was reelected messenger being
nominated by Aldermen wilkins.
Previous to organizing the follow
ing newly elected members were
sworn in: Aldermen f. +. Marbury.
w. ". Ballenger and John 7. Harri
son. Aldermen Batchelier, who was
unable to be present. will be sworn
in later. The cath to the aldermen
was administered by Police Justice
Duffey.
Thomas A. Fisher. who retired at
noon today from the Office Of mayor
has served the city in that capacity
for the pasE eight consecutive years.
being twice elected for terms Of four
years each. Mayor Fisher would not
stand for reelection for third
term.
Mayors Address;
Mr.. President and Gentlemen of the
City Council:
In the life of every man there
comes at sometime circumstances
which govern his entire future. Often
times in the acceptance of+thc condi-
tons arising from such circumstances
he is made to realize that additional
duties. more or less hurdcnSomc. ar"
to form just another part Of his
daily routine. Today, gentlemen. |
realize more seriously than ever. but
with increasing gratitude. the honor
that has been conferred upon me ny
The voters Of the City of Alexandria
CONTINUED on Page SiXl
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1920-09-01
NEED S4OO MORE
Necessary TO Provide Equipment For
Parker Gray Public School

The time is near for the begin
ming of session l920-1921 in our new
school building and the Snowdcn
School Alumni Association has far
from the amount needed to supply
| the real needs for the opening which
IS about S400.
The chairs for the main floor Of
the auditorium will be procured as
they are ordered and expected short
". but we urgently request those
who have not given something. please
send us your contribution at your earl
!est convenience.
The room for temporary treatment
Of Ill pupils or teachers needs cot, a
table, several chairs and a medicine
cabinet filled with first aid remedies
The stage in the auditorium should
and must have a suitable table and
some heavy substantial chairs.
We desire TO furnish the above
mentioned articles and if you will
send in your mite. we can have every
tiing arranged nicely.
We have written appeals to about
four hundred AleXandrians and one
hundred and forty have responded.
Will you, who hav. not given, help
also?
Tie caus" is 4 most worthy one end
we are doing this for our people. your
fricHds, yes. your children.
\ contribution from you, dear
friends Will be greatly appreciated.
Permit us to enroll you as one of
our subscribers VIII you mt assist?
We are depending on you to help us
Act now. please. Previously acknow-
lodged $5lO.50.
New s;lhScriptons-Arthur Parker
81; Ernest Green. So Lodge No. as
j. 4. p. 0. L. w. Alexandria. Va. $50
james T. Holmes 81: Washington
Byrd. 81; \. b. Perm, NJ. D.. 50; Jul.
ian Early. 50; Herbert G. Dogans. So
Boyd Burke. SOC; J. r. Craig Madal!a
So; James r. White. 80; Luther /
Rcdd. -; Elmer Fields. 50; Isaac 0
White 81; GraySon Cross 81; Roster
+. Taylor 81; William Wilson. $3.50.
Wm. N. IIammoad. ir.. 81: 4 former
pupil. SO; Simon s. King, 50; B"thc'
4. NJ. +. Church Jersey City. n. j..
Rev. 4. C. Saunders, pastor, SIS
for Patrick H. LumplzinS, sr., 50;
Charles Whiting, s.; Jerry Barrett
50.
l.. Griffin Brooks. President.
r. y. LyleS. financial secretary
Snowden Schoo! Alumni Assn.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1920-09-01
NOTICE TO RED MEN

The members Of Seminole Tribe
arc requested to attend meeting TO-
n~ht in wigwam Of OScco,a Tribe
No. /. in X of P. Hall. SO Cam
"rcn street. H. welcome the Great
Sachcm Of Virginia. who will pay ar
official visitation TO both trihs IN
this city. The mcetin" viii h" called
at 7:3O n. NJ. All Red Men in The
city are requested 10 DC present.
John Grady. Sachen.
F. r. Sullivan. c. r. L.
Scmino.c Tribe No. "a.
S0Q1
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1920-09-01
SCHOOL. PERMITS

School permits will he issued at
Lee School Building commencing
Tuesday morning. September 7th.
1920.
Permits vii be issued TO white
children Tuesday and Wednesday.
Permits for West End School will
he issued Thursday.
Permits for colorcd children viii!
he issued Friday and Saturday.
Every child who expects 10 attend
thc schools must present tax receipts
AR Winratc Summers will have
charge If issuing permits.
Gilbert Cox
oo7-2c Clerk of Schoo! Board.
Try a want ad in the Gazette 70,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1920-09-01
NOT lt +

This * 70 not.fv the public that
wn arc rot IN any wav connecte!
with the G.. G.. Volt. florist shop.
7resh flowers will be furnished from
our greenhouses as heretofore.
Washington Floral Co..
D. G.. GriIibortzer. president.
2O9-3c.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1920-09-01
Athletic Events
,Icxapdria Post American Legion to
Have Three Entries at Richmond

Alexandria Post No. %, American
.esion. will have three entries in The
monster athletic carnival which VIII
3e held in the city auditorium L,
Richmond Saturday night.
They viii be as follows. Boxing l35
pounds. Johnnie ,-BcEgin. Alexandra
Naval Torpedo Station; boxing, l69
pounds. Gus Pohl, Rosemort; vrese!-
ng $50 pounds, Leo Pchl, Rosemont.
This carnival will be a part Of The
program Of entertainment for the
delegates attending the annual meet
:ng of the state organization Of the
American Legion which convenes IN
Richmond tomorrow and ends Septern
Der 16.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1920-09-01

TEACHER Of EXPREssIoN-Will
open classes Monday, September
Goth. those interested address Box
5000, Gazette Office. s20S-tf
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1920-09-01

Following the game of the Dread
naughts Sunday afternoon the ALI
Stars and Lafayettcs, colored teams.
will play tie first of series of five
games to decide, the championship
among the colored teams of the city.
They promise all fans who attend
some fast ball playing as the mana
gers Of the teams viii send only
their strongest. men to the front.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1920-09-01

Mr.. and Mrs. Charles H. SmitherS
have returned from Harrisonburg.
Va, where they spent the month of
August.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1920-09-01

R. M. Hancock, who was in the.
overseas service, left last night for
New York, to accept position with
the American Express Company.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1920-09-01

Mr.. j. Ashby Spence. of 1919
Prince street, has returned from Nj
agara Falls and Buffalo, n. Y,
where he spent his vacation.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1920-09-01

Mr.. Thomas L. Allison who has
been visiting his daughters, Miss
Bertha Allison and Mrs. Marcus
Reese, has returned to his home in
Culpeper.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1920-09-01

Mrs. Cora Kelly, who was recently
operated on at Providence Hospital,
Washington, is reported to be rap
idly recovering.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1920-09-01

Mr.. and Mrs. s. +. Walton and
daughter. Miss Ruby May Walton,
accompanied by Mrs. Elgert and Miss
Louise Elgert motored from Char
lottesville last week and spent the
week with Mrs. Waltcn's brother-ln-
law and sister. Captain and Mrs. Y.
A. Payne. at their home IN North
Columbus street.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1920-09-01

Advertise your want, in the Ga
sette Want Column.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1920-09-01
HAPPENINGS ABOUT
CITY TOLD IN BRIEF
The oyster season opened today.
Mr.. and Mrs. Charles B. Swan,
of Rosemont, are spending few
weeks in New York and Atlantic City

Mr.. and Mrs. Samuel Posey and
Miss Virginia Scott left this morning
for a trip to New York.