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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1920-02-18
Committees From Alexan-
dria Before State High
way Commission
FAIRFAX DELEGATES
Proposed Highway is About Fourteen
Miles Long and Extends From Here
l to Fairfax Courthouse.

ss.s Committees from the city council
chamber of commerce and members OF
the board of supervisors of FairfaS
county this afternoon are appearing
tefore the State Highway Comm's-
sion urging the construction Of road
between Alexandria and Fairfax
Courthouse on what is known as the
Little River Turnpike, distance of
about fourteen miles.
The Alexandria delegation left here
at $40 o'clock this morning and they
met the supervisors from Fairfax.
The hearing was begun at 2 o'clock
this afternoon.
Part Of the cost of the road would
be borne by the United States gov
ernment and part by the state of
Virginia. In order that the govern
rnent fund may be taken advantage OF
in order to stimulate the building OF
good roads the work will have to be
done within period of two years j;
is stated.
The business interests of Alexan-
dria are anxious for the construction
of this road. 1t would mean consid-
cradle not only to the business in
terest of this city but to the interests
of all living along the line Of the road.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1920-02-18
TREATY BADLY MUpDLED
Friends of Pact Almost Lose Hope
of Agreement

Washington, Feb. 1S.-The peace
tre: ~ compromise. negotiations got
into such a taa2iei state yesterday
that despite claims i'll some quar-
ters that the lines on both sides were
weakening, the treaty's best friends
in the Senate lninimized the possi-
bilites of agreement.
tsIt looks as though We might
come out at the same hole we went
in" said Senator Hitchcock, the
Democratic leader, after another et-
fort to obtain Republican aid in modi-
fying the Article 10 reservation
adopted at the last session of Con-
gress. He added that the Republi-
cans apparently had rejected all
comprcmise proposals on the subject
ana that he was certain the treaty
never could be ratified unless they
dIi compromise.
At the same time. some Senators in
the mild reservation group of Re-
publicans indicated their belief that
the. Democratic proposal might
command considerable Republican
strength. while some Democrats
predicted, that enough Democrats to
insure ratification would break away
and vote for the Republican reserra-
ton as # stands.
The result was a muddled situation
in which the party leaders on both
sides appeared uncertain as to what
might be the next development. Il
generally was agreed, however, that
there would be no showdown i'm
.lcdiately and that the debate. which
began Yesterday would be permitted
to run op for the present without
any effort to hasten a ratification
roll call.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1920-02-18
SHOOTS CHILD AND KILLS SELF

Passaic, n. j., Feb. 18.-John
Fromberger sat at his wife's bed
side here yesterday watching her
lie cf influenza. In his arms he
clasped their infant son.
For fifteen minutes after physi-
cians told him the end had come.
his mother in law, Mrs. Thomas
Adametz said he still sat at the
bedside as if stunned Then he
reused himself-and still carrying
The child-walked to his room up
stairs.
Mrs. :AdamctZ heard two shots.
She found Fromherger, %, an elec-
trical contractor. dead, and the child
probably fatally wounded.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1920-02-18
MARRIED IN WASHINGTON

Mrs. Sallie Lewis, of this c,lE
and Mr.. Lawrence Snellinga, .!
Alexandria, left OH the 12:45 tra'a
Tuesday fer Washington, where, y
ter in the day they were marri /.
Mrs. Srelings was formerly froT
North Carolina. but since Septembe"
has been making her home with i%g
sister. Mrs. Margaret Henderson.
WceIon street. Mr.. Sncliings aaa
recently returned from the U. s.
army service and is employed IN
Alexandria, where they will maxi
their home. fredericksburg Star
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1920-02-18
URGES NEAR. EAST HELP
Armenia Faces Holocaust cf Death"
Unless Aided Saws DR.. Wiley

Armenia Faces Holocaust Gf Death"
Unless Aided Says DR.. Wiley
That "a holocaust of death" awaits
the people of Armenia unless the
people of America provide relief,
was the assertion made yesterday
by Dr.. Harvey W. Wiley. in an ap-
peal to the people Of Washington
to contribute to the Near East re-
lief.
every dollar given to this cause
goes unmutilated to its destination.
We have no paid solicitors.
"Let your heart speak for you.
Let your child playing about yorr
feet appeal to you. There are
thousands Of children Of his age
starving and freezing. We do no,
ask you to refrain from other
worthy charities, either at horne or
abroad. We do ask you to con-
slider this one which is now mcst aF-
pcalng and most insistent. There
are no absolutely starving people IN
Washington. There are few in Ar
menia who have even one square
meal a day.
ASK yourself: 'I[ave l done shat
| should to relieve this unfortr e
people, victims of {. cruel Turk &n3
a cruel war"
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1920-02-18
IN MEMORIAM

In sad but loving remembrance o.
our dear daughter, Mrs Nellie V.
Arnold. who departed this life 81,
months ago today, February IS, 92C
A precious cne from US has gone,
Her voice we loved is stilled
A place is vacant in our home
Which never can be filled.
God N his wisdom I:as recalled
The boon his love had given.
And though the body slumbers here
Her soul is safe in heaven. s
42-1p. BY the family.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1920-02-18
BAILEY FOR GOVERNOR
Former Senator to Announce Can
didacY Formally Today ).

Dallas, Texas, Feb. 1S.-Formal
announcement of his candidacy for
governor of Texas will be made by
former Senator Joseph w. Bailey
after his address at Gainesville to-
day, he told fria'.ds here yesterday.
Mr.. Bailey headed the faction of
Texas Democrats which, in confer
ence at Fort Worth last fall, de-
clared for reconstruction of the
Democratic party, National and
State, on the 'tprinciple of Thomas
jefferson.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1920-02-18
LANE GETS $4,000 JOB

Los Angeles, CAL, Feb. 1S.-
Franklin X. Lane, retiring Secre-
tary of the Interior, will become an
executive IF the Pan American Pc
troleum and Transport Company and
the Mexican Petroleum Company
when he relinquishes his official po-
sition. it was announced by E. L.
Doheny, president .,cf the two COM
panies. ....,
: Mr.. Lanes salary it was reported,
will be approximately $4,000 annu-
ally. fIt,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1920-02-18
TEA FOR SAVING SOULS

New York, Feb. 18.-Tea as an
aid to salvation is advocated by
Bishop E. S. Lines Of the Episcopal
Church.
The bishop made the suggestions
at conference of the clergy of the
Newark diocese that they try serv-
ing tea after evening devotions as. a
means cf getting in closer touch
with5their parishionersI
:. '..Ihe= idea may shock some old
fashioned people," said the bishop,
"but l suggest you think it over. "
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1920-02-18
$1,000 AUTOS ARE STOLEN

More than twenty-e!ght million
dollars wcrth of automobiles were
stolen during the past year, repre-
senting a total of $1,000 vehicles.
This report will be made to the
members of the Virginia State Au-
somobile Dealers Association when
they meet in Richmond during the
week of the automobile show, March
to 6, by President J A. Kline.
Many questions of vital import
ance to the dealers of the State will
be acted upon at this convention.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1920-02-18
.J.IS|DNEY PETERS
HAS AN OPPONENT
J. Harry Smith, Of Culpeper,
Candidate for Prohibi-
ton Chief
ISSUE IN THE SENATE
Deans Measure, Substitute for Gil
nm Resolution, Will be Debated i'll
Upper House-Has many Opponcnts

Richmond, Feb. 1S.-Prohibition
far from being a dead issue, will crop
NJ from two different angles in the
General Assembly within few days.
when double -barreled attack on DR.
J. Sidney Peters will be launched, one
aimed at the abolition Of his office az
Commissioner of Prohibition and the
other at taking the office from him
and placing it in the hands of an
other.
j. Harry Smith, of Culpeper, form
ar member cf the House of Delegates
IS the man being urged as the success
sor to Dr.. Peters in event the Sen.
ate follows the action Of the House
and votes to give the Department CT
Prohibition new lease cf life until
September /, 1922. His candidacy
which has a strong backing already
will come 70 the fore at the Dem ccra.
&c caucus, which must be held with
in a short time to name Prohibition
Commissioner for new term, start
ing September l of this year, provided
the office is not abolished.
The Deans substitute to the Gilpin
bill, continuing the Department OF
Prohibition two more years, was re-
ported out from. the. Senate Commit
Tee on Moral and Social Welfare Mon
day afternoon by vote of s to ].
Senator Saxon w. Holt, of Newpor;
News, was the only opponent to the
report.
The Gilpin bill as introduced IN the
House provided for the immediate
abolition of the Department Of Pre-
aibition. The bill was hotly contested
the drys, led by Parke B. Dea"s, o!
Isle of Wight, offering as substitute
The abolition of the Department or
September /, 1922, or after The mex:
General Assembly convenes. After
bitter fight, the Deans proposal wen,
through by decisive majority.
Forces opposing the Department o
Prohibition and Commissioner J. Sid
ney Peters are confident that the drys
cannot prevent amendments in tho
Senate. Seventeen Senators are saic
TO have been pledged for an amend
ment abolishing the department OF
September, 1921 and thereby sending
The bill back to the House for con
currence.
Opposition to DR.. Peters was ex
pressed freely in the House during tn,
debate on the Gilpin bill, ard it has
been known for several days that
candidate would be in the field agains:
him, The Democratic causus held
several weeks ago to fill vacancies ir
the judiciary failed to act on the elec.
lion of Prohibition Commissioner be.
cause of the moves or foot to abolisi,
the department.
Mr.. Smith represented his distric!
IN the lower branch of the Genera
Assembly several terms, notably ir
1914, 1916 and 1918. He was con-
sistent supporter Of the dry cause ant
voted for the enabling act, which re
ferred the liquor question to the peo-
ple. Sixteen members of the Senate
and large numbers in the House ar
said to have pledged their votes tc
him in the caucus.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1920-02-18
MAY JOIN RANKS OF DRfS

Dublin, Feb. 1S.-Ireland is like
iy to be the first European country
20 adopt prohibition, the results Of
the recent municipal elections show.
In Dublin scarcely a man con-
nccted with the liquor trade has a
seat in the new council, and similar
results are reported all over the
country.
This has been brought about
largely by the increase IN the num-
Der of women electors.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1920-02-18
POTOMAC FISH COMPANY

For Ash Wednesday we have on sale
tomorrow and balance of week;
fresh herring, steak haiibut, steak
salmon. : Potomac bass, yellow
perch roe shad, buck shsd,' winter
/ shad, founders, haddock, butter
fish, Finnish haddock, carp and
fresh oysters. Don't. forget the
place: Phone 1873 C. H. ZINE
MERMANN, Proprietor. 41-3p
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1920-02-18
OFFICERS INSTALLED

The following newly elected Officer
# the Lady Macabees Of the Wo.
veg installed last gnt by Se:,i
Past Commander Mrs. j. Fl. Man
field; Ms. VI. a. Brenner, comma...
der; Mrs. J. NJ. Cunningham. lieut2r
ant commander; Mrs. E. Brawncl
past commander; Mrs. kell, reccr
keeper; Mrs. T. P. Qu:gley, collector
Mrs. J. w. Zachary, sergeant; Mrs
T. c. Ennis, sentinel; Mrs. \. T
Stout, picket; Miss Brawner, pianist
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1920-02-18
GIVE ALEXANDRIA COUNTY
CHANGE OF NAME APPROVAL

Richmond, Va, Feb. lS.-A bi.
introduced by Delegate Charles Jess
proposing the nam" OF AleXancci
county be changed to Arlington coun
ty last night was favorably report,
ed by :hc house committee on corn
tlns. cities and towns.
The measure is intended to elinii
nate tie confusion in the names o
Alexandria city and Alexandri.
county. The change has bee:
urged by many civic organization
fer several years.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1920-02-18
At TACKS STATE 4.
DRY DEPARTMENT.
Delegate Declares One Firm
Made 100000 on
Business
DRUGGIST BAR ROOM"
Resolution in Virginia House Calling
For Investigation Causes Spirited
Discussion.

| Richmond, Va, Feb. 1S.-A joint
resolution calling for complete in
! vestigat.on of the State department
/ of prohibition was introduced in the
| house of delegates yesterday. The
resolution would create an invest!gat
! ing committee of six, two of whom
+! are to be named by the speaker Of
the house, one by the president of
! the senate, two citizens to be ap-
pointed by the governor, and the State
accountant.
Commissioner of Prohibition Peters
IS called upon to furnish the House Of
Delegates with detailed statemen:
showing the quantity of whisky sold
to H. Mercer Shield, druggist, for sale
upon physicians prescriptions, the
names of such physicians ard the
price paid for whisky so sold, in a
resolution adopted by the lever
branch of the General Assembly. Th:
resolution, which was introduced by
Delegate Robert 0. Norris, and which
was favoralbly reported by the House
Committee on Moral and Social We'll
fare, was called up by its patron
when the House met Monday.
After some little debate, which was
participated in by Delegates Norris
Ramsey and Gordon, who. advocated
It's adoption, and Delegate Deans, te
whom the Delegate from Lancaster re-
ferred as champion of the dry
forces" who opposed its adoption. the
House adopted the resolution by ar
overwhelming vote, the action being
almost unanimous.
Speaking to his resolution, Mr. Nor
rs told the House that he had been
informed that the price paid for whis
ky by Druggist Shield was Sl.25 {
quart, and that he sold it for 81, max
ing more than 100000 in profits dur
ing a period of less than twelve
months.
The Delegate from Lancaster
charged that the operation of ths
"drug store-barroom" constituted 9
scandal, and that the people of Vir.
rinia were entitled to know the exact
facts in the case.
"This drugstcrc-barroom" he said.
"d;d more enormous business thar
any barroom ever did in the palmies!
days of the wet regime. understand
that lines of citizens stood in front
of this barroom for distance of moro
than 100 yards
The Delegate from Isle of Wight
objected to Mr.. Norris's reference tc
"barroom."
"Well, it was barroom," was the
rejoinder of the Delegate from Lam
caster. "And barroom which did 6
more thriving business than any sa-
locn ever licensed here"
Mr.. Norris did not believe, person
ally, that the commissioner could fur
nish the information requested, "!f
ne is unwilling or unable to give it
then the House should known it." he
argued.
Don't you think it is within the
province of the General Assembly t.
investigate any public office that It
thinks needs it?' Mr.. Deans was
asker by Mr.. Norris. The former in
sisted that the General Assembly was
not interested in Druggist Shields
profits.
The drugstore in dispute Mr.. Nor
ris declared, caused most of the op-
position against continuance of the
Prohibition Department.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1920-02-18
,ZETTE WEDNESDAY,, FEBRUARY Is, 1920.
PAY YOUR INCOME TAX
Local Office to be open Till March /

Local OfIcc to De oPs' i
From a.. m to 8 p. M.
For the accommodation of income
tax PAYERS a force Of deputies will
be at the local office on the second
floor of the postoffice building from
8 a. M, until 8 p. M, every day
from rcw until March |. All per-
sons who have to pay income taxes
are urged to come forward early
md avoid the rush incident to the
last few days for filing returns.
Already many Alexandrians have
made their returns and the force it
is expected will be kept busy from
1ow until March /.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1920-02-18
MASONIC NOTICE

A called convocation of Mt. Yer
non R.. A. Chapter No. IA: will be
held Wednesday evening: February
18th, at 7:s0 p, n,., for the purpose
of comforting the Mark and Fast
Master Degrees.
-, BY order OF the High Priest.
4O-3t. F. W. Latham, Secretary.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1920-02-18
FIGHT A. F. OF L., IN POLITICS

The proposed political campaign,
against the enemies of labor, by the
American Federation of Labor, is
under fire. The Nationa Associa-
4:on of manufacturers ha: under
.akra i .an,paign against the po:::t:-
.al plans CT Samuel Gompers and
lis colleagues.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1920-02-18
ENJOY SMOKER
Members CT HGly Name Society Also
Give lluiScal

MCmBcrS CT HGiS ,fdIic oIeic'! a'o"
Give Musical
At a smoker given last evening al
the Lyceum Hall by the Holy Nam
Society addresses were made by Rev.
Fathers Louis Smet and L. F. Kell:
and also by w. H. McDonougt
president of the local branch of tn
society and ?. A. Kersey, chair
man of the entertainment cor:mit
tee
A muscal program was give
which in"u!. 4 500 by Mr.. Sis
son. musical by Cheshire Brothers
vio!ir sclo by William Yeage,, &C.
companicd by William DaVaughan
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1920-02-18
TEMPLAR NOTICE

The regular stated conclave Of Old
Dominion Commandery No II, will
be held Friday evening, February
Goth, 1920. at 7:30 p. M.
Work. Red Cross and Malta.
By order of the E. c.
41-3c +. ". Latham, Recorder
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1920-02-18
DIED

EBERHART-On February 16, 1920,
at s:35 p. m. at her home, 302
South Fairfax Street, Mrs. N f.
Ebcrhart, aged So years. Funeral
Thursday at 9 80 a. IN ;, from St.
Mary's Catholic Church. High
Mass. Alp
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1920-02-18
THE EXIDE GIANT

Stronger. better with lots of zip,
Safe, said u. Sam for our under
sea ship,
Always full to the hrim with electric
:. juice,
A friendly friend, even when given
abuse.
TESTERS, King and Patrick SITS.
42-1c.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1920-02-18
NOTICE.
to The Busy Man


to The Busy Man
- Suits pressed while you wait, or
called for and delivered
so Cents
Alexandria Pressing Company,
%712 King Street. Phone 1867
42-2c. So. H. .I,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1920-02-18
HAPPENINGS ABOUT
CITY TOLD IN BRIEF

! Mr.. Charles Humphries, of 1lO5
Prince street, who has been i'll of
pneumonia, is able to be out.
The Willard W. c. T. U. will
meet tomorrow at s p. NJ, at III
South St. Asaph street.
The Ash Wednesday services held
this morning in the Catholic and
Episcopal Churches were largely at
tended.
The meeting of the agricultural
bureau of the Chamber of Commerce
slated to have been held last night
has been postponed.
Mrs. A. j. Ross, Mrs. R. V.
McCinnis, Mrs. NJ. Y. Beach and
Mrs. c. NJ Bruin, left today for Bal
.imyrc to attend the G. I. q Circuit
meeting.
The Loyal Order of Moose, Vir-
ein;a lodge, No. 1916. will give
masquerade ball on Saturday, Febru-
aIy q. at 8 p. N. in Odd Fellows
Hal
Al. and Mrs. Clay Phillips have
returned to their apartment il North
RaYai rect after spending the past
"a ~Jth Mr.. and Mrs. Edward
4 hanbacher in Washington.
squerade ball will be given
ltoa.!av night in the Elks' Hall by
tie Hadasa Club. This will be the
INST annual bal! of this organization
al large attendance is expected.
D~ing to the illness of Superin-
dr"t Hepburn, CT the headquarters
,cnnittee Of the league the Anti
SsiQon eaguc Convention mas bcca
rporcd ii IS announced
! The condition Of Judge S. &.
,Sfcnt. a.nc ga taken II yesterday
morning while holding court IL
Alexandria county, is considerably
improved today and Judge Brent ex-
poets to be able to be out shortly.
The funeral of Mrs. NJ. E. Eb-
erhart. who died Monday night, will
take place at 9:30 o'clock tomorrow
morning frcm ST. Marys Catholic
Church. Burial will be in ST. Mary's
cemetery.
The General Realty Corporation
has sold to Mrs Jancpher R. Denty
house and lot 3l2 Wolfe street, Will
liam l.. Ncrford has sold to John
NJ. Purvis house and lots II and
y block /, Wheat and Suter's sub
division.
Mrs. Sarah c. Applen announces
the marriage of her daughter, Edna
NJ. to Edmund L. Windsor, Satur
Jay. January 31st. 1920. ut the rec
tory Of ST. 'au,'s J.. E Church by
Rev. DR.. P. P. Phillips. Mr.. and
Mrs. Windsor will reside in Wash
ington.
Rev. DR.. w. J Morton, of Alex
andria, was here Tuesday to see his
father, DR.. Charles Bruce Morton.
who some time ago fell and broke
mis- hip. Owing to his advanced
age-S5, Dr.. Morton's progress to-
wards recovery is very slow. Dr..
Morton is still at Mary Warrington
Hospital here, where he is resting
,a,,, fo,t, I,I,. 'raJar;ot. |. ch,,ro Star
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1920-02-18

Mr.. Charles Humphries, of 1l05
Prince street, who has been i'll of
pneumonia, is able to be out.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1920-02-18

The Willard W. C. T. U. will
meet tomorrow at s p. n., at III
South St. .Asaph street.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1920-02-18

The Ash Wednesday services held
this morning in the Catholic and
Episcopal Churches were largely at
tended.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1920-02-18

The meeting of the agricultural
bureau of the Chamber of Commerce
slated to have been held last night
has been postponed.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1920-02-18

Mrs. A. j. Ross, Mrs. R. V.
McCinns, Mrs. NJ. " Beach and
Mrs. c. NJ Bruin, left today for Bal
,imyrc to attend the G. |. q Circuit
meeting.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1920-02-18

The General Realty Corporation
has sold to Mrs Janepher R. Denty
house and lot 312 Wolfe street, Viii
liam L. Ncrford has sold to John
N. purvis house and lots II and
y block /, Wheat and Suter's sub
division
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1920-02-18

Mn. and Mrs. Clay Phillips have
returned to their apartment il North
Rg.4i erect after spending the past
" +. 9TH Mr.. and Mrs. Edward
Z. akarhacher, in Washington.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1920-02-18

The Loyal Order of Moose, Vir-
cinia lodge, No. 1916. will give
uiasoue rade ball on Saturday, Febru-
ary q. at s p. N. in Odd Fellows
EE.u.