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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1920-01-06
DEATH OF MRS. MADDEN
Fcrmer Alexandrian Passes Away in
This City Last Night

Mrs. Ida Regina Madden, wife OF
Mr.. James Z. Madden, employed at
the Pension Bureau in Washington
died at the home Of her mother, Mrs
Ida Creegan, 211 South Royal street
at 1880 O'Clock last night. She is
survived by her husband and three
children-a boy and two girls.
The deceased was a daughter of
the late Michael Creegan, ard was
born in Alexandria, where she re-
sided until her marriage, when she
became & resident. of Washington.
About two weeks ago, broken in
health, and sorrowing over the death
of one of her little ones, she returned
TO her former home where she Laid
damn lifeE burden.
Mrs. Madden, when in her teens,
was an attache Of the Gazette,
where she was employed until her
Faithful to every trust
confided to her, she was justly es-
tecmcd by all with whom she cam,
in contact, and her death is sin
cercly regretted by her former CO.
laborcrs in this office in bygoEe
years. among whom she was gene
raj favorite.
Death has made frequent calls at
this home during the past few years
\ little brother Of the deceased. it
will be remembered, was killed by
an electric train on South Royal
street few years ago. The death
Of the father of the family. Michae!
rreegan. was followed by the pass
ing away of his daughter. Mrs.
Helen E. Burgess. victim of the
'flu." in 1918. And now Grape IS
,rce more on the door knob.
We are tcld that "they who SOW
Il tears shall reap in joy" May
,hesc words comfort those suffering
rom fouth visitation of the angel
If death
Funeral services will be held
morning at 10 o'clock from
St. Mary's Catholic Church.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1920-01-06
WILSON To SEND MESSAGE

Washington, Jan. 6.-Pres!den!
Wilson will send IAN importar;
word Of greeting" to the Democratic
.iinncr on Jackson day. January 8
it was announced yesterday at the
White House.
No information was available at
the White House to the form IN:
Presidents message would take.
Secretary Tumulty declined to am
p!ify the bare announcement that it
would be an Important word:
Some friends Of the President
believed. hcwevcr. that he woulc
take this opportunity to give his
vic~s as to future policies.
There was wide conjecture az to
whether the President would dis
cuss the third term question. On
this White House officials %erc 81
lent, bit some Of the Presidents
friends have insisted Throughout
that he Toulf not~be+a . candidate
under any circumstances: They
regard it as probable that he.wii
make this clear in his message.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1920-01-06
WEINSTEIN ARRESTED

New York. Jan. 6.-Gregory
Weinstein. chief of staff for Ludwig
C. A. X. Martens, self styled am
bassador to the United States of
the Russian Soviet republic, was ar
rested on deportation warrant yes
tertiay by agents of the Department
Of Justice Weinstein, according to
Department of Justice officials is the
most influential Russian communist.
next to Martens, in America.
Weinstein was taken into custody
at the Russian Soviet embassy"
where be was head of the diplomatic
department. An exile from Siber-
ia, he arrived here with Leon Trot-
zky, Russian Soviet minister of war,
few years, ago. and is his close
personal friend. He was formerly
editor of the Novy Mir. the organ Of
the Russian Socialist Federation.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1920-01-06
BILL To ENLARGE
CITY P0ST0FF|cE
!.
introduced In House OF Rep
resentatives by R. Val,
ton Moore. ~
ASKS FOR S17S.000
ASKS FOR S17S.00O
Present Accommodation are made
quate and Office is Badly Crippled
For Want of F oor Space.

a bill carrying with it an appro-
priation of $175,000 to build an addi-
ton to the postoffice in this city
was introGsced in the House of
representatives yesterday by Rep
resentative R. Walton Moore, of the
Eighth Congressional district.
The bill was referred to the house
committee en- public buildings and
grounds and a hearing it is expect
ed probably will be given on this
proposition within the next few
days.
1t is stated in the bill that the
present quarters of the Alexandria
postoffice are entirely inadequate
News that the bill had been in
troduced was received with gratifi-
cation not only by the postoffice Of
fcials here but also by the business
interests generally.
The present quarters of the city
postoffice have long since outgrown
the business now done at this insti-
tuition and rooms on second floor of
the postoffice building are now
being used in order to carry on the
business. Even with these addi-
tional rooms in use the Office proper
needs moro room for its rapidly in.
creasing business.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1920-01-06
CREDIT TO Won KLUCk
Jcffre Says he Saved Germar Army
From Catastrophe

Geneva, Jan. GA tribute to
Field Marshal Won kluck. comman-
der of the right wing of the Ger
man army in its advance on Paris
in 1911, has been paid by Marsha!
Joffrc, who is visiting the little town
of Aigle, just west Of st. Maurice.
Joffre is an expert IN vino culture
and recently number of town Of
ficia!s. farmers and peasants called
to ask him his opinion. of recent
vintagcs stored in the commune cell
lars at Aigle. Seated on a bench
in front of a rustic inn and slipping
wine the grizzled old warrior be.
came reminiscent.
"Alasterly tactics in the retreat
from the Marine. while they did nc:
stem the tide of defeat, saved tn"
German right wing from comn!et'
disaster" he said. "Thc enemy was
able to retire with only small losses
and it was Won Kluck who prevent
ed an overwhelming catastrophe. >
While he strongly condemned, the
German soldiers for their conduct
during the war, Marshal ,Ioffrc
stated he admired their bravery.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1920-01-06
NO DROP IN PRICES
Trend of Living Cost up. Not Down.
Says Labor Statistician

Washington, Jan. 6.--In contra
distinction to the public prediction
Of Attorney General Palmer that the
thigh cost of living will fall before
March /, Royal C. Meeker, United
States Commissioner of Labor Sta
tistics, gave out prepared inter-
view Sunday night declaring he saw
no prospect of lower prices for sew
eral years to come, and expressing
the opinion that the trend Of events
lead to the belief that prices might
go still higher.
Dr.. Meeker has been in charge of
the collection of statistics on the
cost of living for several years, and
his prediction was a subject Of keen
interest here last night. 1t was re-
called that when Mr.. Palmer made
his prophesy about prices falling
some ten days ago, his statement
did not show that the Department
of Labor under which DR.. Meeker
carries on his work, shared his opti-
mistit views.
In view Of the fact that some of
the wage disputes now before the
railroad administration are involved
with the promised decreases in liv-
ing costs, curiosity was expressed as
to the effect of the Meeker predic-
ton on those controversies.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1920-01-06
COSCEDE TO GERMANS
Reduction in Indemnity fer Scapa
Flow Sinking

Paris, Jan. G.-ThcJ Supreme
Council yesterday morning finally
decided on the wording Of the note
10 the German delegation. confirm
ing the verbal statement regarding
the indemnity Of the Scapa Flow
sinkings, made known to Baron Won
Lersner by Secretary Dutasta. OF
the peace conference 1t IS under
stood that this note virtually reduces
the demand for reparaticn from
100000 tons to about 2Io.OOO tons
cf dock and hartor materials.
This note will be delivered at the
same time the protocol is signed /.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1920-01-06
SCARCITY OF WATER
CITY Authorities Supply Outlying
Districts Because cf Works
Strike

Montreal, Jan. 6.-Owing to the
strike of the municipal water works
employees. city authorities yester-
day began the delivery Of water in
barrels 70 outlying sections Of the
city's inabilitylto man all the pumps
at the municipal works. One of the
largest pumping units at the works
broke down Yesterday morning de-
priving the principal residential sec
ton of the city Of high water pres
sure
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1920-01-06
TO BAR BERGER
Socialist Representative Elect viii
Not be Allowed to Speak in
Jersey City

Jersey City, y. j.. Jan. 6.-Vic-
sor L. Berger, Of Milwaukee, Rep
.eyentat!ve eject who was refused
at in Congress because Of his ut
.cranceS during the war on which ne
ras convicted Of violating the Es-
,!cnage act. vii! not be allowed TO
address Socialist meeting here to-
iay. This announcement was made
~ Chief Of Police BatterSby.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1920-01-06
DIED

MADDEN-On January 5. 1920, Ida
REGINA MADDEN, fnee Cree
gan, beloved wife of James T..
Madden, OF l47 D, Street, south
east, Washington, D. c.. at the
home Of her mother, Mrs; Ida
Creegan, 21l, South Royal Street,
AIexandria,, Va Funeral Thurs,
day. January. 8, at 10 a,.m.,. from,
st. Marys Catholic Church, Alex
.andria,,. Va :. Relatives and friends
invited to attend. 5-1p
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1920-01-06
BOYS FATATz MISTAk +
II Year Old Lad Dies in Agony hf-
ter Fatal DrauGht

Morristown. n. j.. Jan. 6.:-~
Harold Hoover. II, is dead at his
home after drinking poison in the
belief that it was whisky. He got
possession Of bottle containing the
poison and tipped it to his lips. y
smaller brother called to his mother.
Harold has found some whisky
and is drinking it,.
Mrs. Hoover. knowing that there
vas no liquor in the house. hurried
10 the scene, and found the boy Suf-
tcring terrible pain. He was dead
before a doctor arrived.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1920-01-06
BOY BURNED IN BED

Plymouth Meeting, Pa. Jan. 6.
John, year old son of Frank
Molesky, was so badly burned Sum
day night that his death resulted
two hours later.
The boy was alone on the second
floor where it is supposed he got
some matches ard set his clothing
on fire, when found the bed was
oartly burned.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1920-01-06
JAPANESE FORCES RUSHED
Will Reinforce :Anti-Bolshevik
Troop at Irkutsk

Honolulu. T. H.. Jan. 6.-Heavy
japanese reinforcements have been
rushed to Irkutsk to aid the forces
of Admiral Kolchak there, according
to cable from Toxic to the Nippu
.I;iiv. Japanese daily newspaper
here.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1920-01-06
.cAFETERlA SUPPER

b. Rector's Aid Sofiety of st.
Paul's P. E. Church. on Thursday,
January sth, from 6 to 9 p. NJ,
Parish Hall, corner Pitt and Duke
streets. 44t
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1920-01-06
HURRICANE UPsETs TRAIN

Valencia, Spain, Jan. 6,-A pas
scnser train was overthrown by
hurYihcane Yesterday near Denia and
more than eo-passengers We're in
jured, most: Of them seriously.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1920-01-06
REWARD

Suitable reward for information
that will lead to the arrest and con-
viet:on of the thief that stole a.
gsgon of corn from WI, :Pietson,
Huntley Farm, Va, night Of Jan
uary 1. Woodlawr Protective As
sociation, F. H. Wilkinson; treas
\trsr. sac
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1920-01-06
$3.50. .OnO BETHLEHEM FIRE
Five Families Are Made Homeless in
Midnight Blaze

Midnight Blaze
Bethlehem. Pa, Jan. 6.-flrc OF
unknown origin broke out in one Of
the most prominent business blocks
in the city at midnight last night.
entailing loss of more than $3.50
coo.
The store of F. W. Woolworth &
Company, including two apartments
and the flour and feed store Of II
H. Lynn ard Co., were destroyed
and nearby business places badly
damaged. Five families were rcnd-
cred homeless.
The loss is partly covered by in
surance. Both destroyed buildings
were owned by Bennie Goodman.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1920-01-06
DIED.

JACKSON-Monday. January. ),
1920, at 40 Wolfe street. after
an illness of. ten months, Frank
Henry. Jackson, aged So years,
brother Of Bertha jackson. Fun
eral Wednesday, January {, at
p. m, from A. N. E. Church.
sip
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1920-01-06
LEAP YEAR DANCE

The following dances will he very,
much in fasl1;on. this season. I ne Cen
ersl Roll. The Ex:de Kick and The
Service Smile :.:.e:.
TESTERS
sic. Fling and Patrick SITS.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1920-01-06

Mrs. Belle Owens and her grand
daughter. Miss VioletSc Jolley, Of
Warrenton, are the guests of their
cousin. Mrs. NJ. c. c. Peyton, in The
Warar.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1920-01-06


been visiting her cousin, Miss Mar
ION denshaw.. in South Washington
street, has returned to her home in
Anderson, S. c.
Week of prayer services will be
held at 7:45 o'clock tonight in the
Second Presbyterian Church, and
the sermon will be preached by Rev.
E. A. Speilman, pastor Of Trinity
NJ. F.. Church.
Mr. c. Wingate Summers, who spent
he holidays with his brother, Cadet
:. l.. Summers, and attended the
iances given by the cadets at the Fir-
,;nia Military Institute, has returned
his home in this city.
The newly elected officers of Sa-
-cpta Lodge No. 46, Odd Fellows.
vii be installed tomorrow night by
". Clifton Cunningham, district
leputy. A smoker and social ses
;ion will follow the installation.
The body Of William s. Edwards,
vho died yesterday morning at his
,omc near Arlington, Va, will be
hippcd tomorrow morning by UN-
rcrtakcrs Domaine and Son to Rich
nond. Va. for burial. The de-
eased was g. years old:
The Mary Gusts Lee-17th Virginia
Regiment Chapter, U. D. G., viii hold
IN important meeting tomorrow
morning at 10 o'clock, in; Lee Camp
Iai. All members are urged to, be
rsrescr,, as busiess of interest to the
hsptcr is to be considered.
The regular meeting Of the Wom-
rs Missionary Society Of the Sec
nd Baptist Church, will meet at the
,ome Of Mrs. Clarence Parker, l5ii
Iing street. this evening at 1880
o'clock. All members are requested
o DC present and bring i new mem
,cr to the first meeting of the So
.ictv ip the new year.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1920-01-06

Captain Herman Pohl, Z. S. A., has
returned from thirteen months ser
rice overseas, and is at The home of
lis parents, Mr.. and Mrs. \. J. Pohl.
n Rosemont.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1920-01-06
HAPPENINGS ABOUT
CITY TOLD IN BRIEF

Miss Naomi \. kaplap, who has
been visiting Miss Naomi Berman.
returned TO her home in New Y.rk
yesterday.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1920-01-06

The Rev. Dr. William J. Marion
rector of Christ P. f. Church. spoke
last night at the first Of the week of
prayer services. held in the First Bap-
list Church.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1920-01-06

Miss Eleanor Frank, who has
oeen j,visiting her cousin, Miss Mar
ION Henshaw.' in South Washington
street, has returned to her home in
Anderson, S. c.
The Washington times., 1920-12-01
DRY AGENTS TO APPEAL
FOR INJUNCTION RIGHTS
Think BootIeggers Get Autos
Back Too Easily.

Prohibition officials have decided to
employ the power OF injunction
courts more vigorously TO bring
about efficie4cy In enforcement work,
they announced today. Prohibition
directors hereafter Will oppose ef-
forts of bootleggers to retain use OF
vehicles used in the transportation
OF intoXicants, after the seizure OF
such convcyances, ii was stated.
Prohibition Commissioner Kramer's
investigation OF the liquor situation
in some OF the larger cities has dis,
closed that in a large majority of
cases brought to the attention OF
Federal district attorneys, permission
has been too literally granted Of
tenders to regain possession Of au-
tomobiles, motor boats, trucks. and
other types oi vehicles employed in
the liquor transport traffic.
The Washington times., 1920-12-01
POLITE PRISONER
PAYS FARE TO PEN
Courteous Convict Reads Notice
Requiring Hin and He Buys
Bailiff's Ticket.

CHICAGO. Dec. LIN June. 1919
Constantine Kuhn committed an as
sault upon the person OF some one
whose name has since been forg often.
For that he was sentenced to an IN
'determinate soJourn In the Joliet
penitentiary. lie started out cheer
fully to enter upon his new service.
but after eighteen days his attorney
got him out on "A writ of supersedeas
and appealed to the Supreme Court,
which upheld the lower court sen
tence. The court. however erred In
not notifying Mr.. Kuhn in person. and
he claims he did not know OF the
order to return. so he went about his
affairs In Chicago as usual.
Recently the Chicago crime COM
mission, checking up on the visible
supply OF criminals. tapped MIR. kuhns
cell and found 1t empty. Mr.. Kuhn
read about II and surrendered to Chief
Bailin Freeman. OF the criminal court
Mr.. Freeman was greatly distressed
that he could do nothing for Kuhn, as
he had no papers OF commitment.
Mr.. Kuhn solved the problem by
suggesting that they go TO Joliet.
where the bailiff could turn him over
to the warden. and this ofrer was
accepted, Mr.. Kuhn paying his own
fare and that OF the bailin.
The Washington times., 1920-12-01
GUARD WILL BE PLACED
OVER PLYMOUTH ROCK
Contract Awarded for Lowering
It to Shore Level.

BOSTON, Dec. 1.-The lowering OF
Plymouth Rock to shore level and
removal OF the canopy over it were
provided for in contract awarded
by the Pilgrim Tercentenary commits
sion yesterday.
1t is stipulated in the contract that
the rock be handled with the greatest
care.As soon as II Is exposed by the
opening of the canopy guard will
be placed to watch IT night and day
until 1t has been set down in its per-
manent foundation, the granite base
wrom which 1t was broken in 17If.
when a twenty-yoke oxen team drag
ged It to Town Square for use as a
base for a flag pole. In 1928 it was
taken to Pilgrim Hall and about
forty years ago it was returned TO its
present locataion on the shore of
Plymouth Harbor The foundation
ledge lies about seven feet below the
present level Of the rock.
In the canopy are reputed to be
the bones Of some Of the Pilgrims
who died in the first year after the
landing at Plymouth. They are to
be taken out 'and returned to the
original ground on Coles Hill.
The Washington times., 1920-12-01

That's our plan for keeping shops busy as usual,
although it means the sacrifice of profits to u.s.
Think of it-a Suit or Overcoat tailored to your
measure for less than the readytowear people ask you
And when we say tailored refer to the very best work
ranshp The fabrics are of excellent quality and the
weaves and shades varied
The Washington times., 1920-12-01
SET BAIL HEARINGS
IN NPO|S0N MYSTERY
Lawyers for Accused in Peach
Kings Death Plan to Make
State Show Hand.

MACON. Ca, Dec. IAN effort to
make the State show it's hand in the
Fred ID. shepard poison mystery. II Is
believed. Will be made by the defense
when Judge Matthew's. on December
I, hears the application for ball for
Mrs. +. Eugene Elmer. who was the
widow OF the late millionaire peach
grower; Ernest Hopson. her son, and
Mrs. lone Henry.
solicitor Garrett and attorneys for
the defendants have begun prepare
tion for the bond hearings, all Of
which have been get for the same day.
While no application has been made
by attorneys for Mrs. Annie l.. Cults,
who WAS arrested Monday afternoon,
II was believed such u step would be
taken today and Judge Matthews
probably would set the hearing for
the same day as the others.
DIR. Elmer. husband or Shepard's
widow who married her soon after
the peach grower died, and the hus-
band or Mrs Cuts both declare their
faith In the innocence OF their wives.
The Washington times., 1920-12-01
THEFTS FROM BANK
EXCEED ITS CAPITAL
Cashier at Grand Rapids Admits
Peculations Over Period OF
Ten Years.

GRAND RAPIDS. Mich. Dec. l.
Frederick w. French. assistant
cashier OF the City Trust and Savings
Bank. was TO be arraigned here on
charges OF embezzling between $500. :
900 and S500.O 900 or the banks funds.
He is said TO have confessed pecula-
tions extending over a period OF ten
years.
French's method, according TO his
alleged confession, was simple.
Whenever bank examiner would
place securities In an envelope and
seal II French would lift the seal
and replace the securities with blank
paper The next examiner seeing
the seals on the envelopes. would
pass them.
An examiner who was seeking TO
trace small mortgage trapped
French. He discovered the blank pa.
per in one envelope and opened others.
French was arrested.
French told bank officials that he
had dreams of pilinE up n fortune
that would rival that OF RockefeIIer
or Morgan. lie said most OF his deals
went wrong, and he produced q card
index purporting to show what had
become of the money he II accused of
taking. His pecuIations, IL 10 said,
amount 10 100000 more than the
capital stock of the bank. Directors
deposited $5aO.o0O In order 20 pre-
vent q run.
The Washington times., 1920-12-01
A Few "Tri-WeWs" $14 and SIS
at. $I2.85

These mark Downs" are really
sensational when you consider that
the original "mark.ups" were con-
Siderably lower than most other
mems shoes of these grades sold in
Washington!
Included in the sales are every
pair Of "TRI-WEAR" and "FLOR-
SHElM" Shoes in our four stores
both staple and novelty styles.
The Washington times., 1920-12-01
A FEN $3.50 "FlorsheimS" Styles
at $I4.S5

The story is so plainly told in
black type that little more need be
added. Except that we arc marking
these famous shoes down two
months earlier than usual, to fur
ther stimulate sales, thereby in
creaSing turnover and reducing
overhead-all in line with pro-
gressive storekeepng.
The Washington times., 1920-12-01
CHICAGO |. w. w. RAIOED.

CHICAGO. Dec. 1.--Thirty-eighta al
ieged radicals were arrested by the
police yesterday in a raid on |. W. w.
headquarters. Several thousand PAM
phlets were seized. Thirty OF the
men were released after being ques-
TONED. The other eight. said TO have
mad police records, were held
The Washington times., 1920-12-01
EDITH

FLETCHER. Of Chicago.
has the distinction Of being
the most perfect" girl In the
Windy City. Miss Fletcher, a
student in Hyde Park High
School WAS the winner In the
perfeet-child contests held re-
Gently in the Coliseum.
The Washington times., 1920-12-01

Looking for a home. rooms, or an
apartment? Phone your want ad TO
The Times now. Main $3.50
The Washington times., 1920-12-01

Heavy Winter "BROGUE" Oxfords,
as we'll as High Shoes.
Any and every wanted leather,
including Cordovans, Kangaroo, the
finest of Calf and Kidskins, heaIy
Grain lcatherS-and plenty OF all
sizes.
Believe US, Men, this is q rare
opportunity to save on shoes of the
very highest quality!
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1920-08-26

Notice is hereby given, that the under
signed. guardian of the estate Of Ruby
Gilmore, minor will, on the 18th day
Honorable Henry Bellinger, County Judge
of Escambia County. Florida at his Of
flee in the Court House Annex. for au-
minor in and to the following described
real estate, to-wit: The southeast quart
er of the southwest quarter, and the
quarter of Section three, Township Five
North, Range thirty-one west; and
the Southwest quarter of the North
west quarter of Section Four, Town
ship Five North, Range thirty one
West, and the Northeast quarter Qess
one acre in the Northeast corner). and
the North half of the Southeast quarter
of the Northwest quarter of Section
Ten, Township Five North, Range thir
ty-one west, in Escambia County. state
OF Florida JOSEPH GILMORE.
August 19, 1920. Guardian.
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