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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1921-10-13
SCHOOL BOARD MEETS
Urge Speedy Construction Of New
Schoul-To Grade And Sod
At High School

The regular meeting of the city
school board was held last night.
There were present the chairman,
Dr.. S. B. Moore, Messrs. +. l.. Lead
beater, Charles +. Tennesson. Gil
bert J. Cox, c. Ashby Bladcn, r. ".
.Colvin, James Bayne, T. CalFc~t
Perry and Superintendent Sweeney.
The new supervisor OF instruction,
Miss Mary d. Pierce, was present,
and made a very interesting and ln>
structive talk on school conditions as
they presented themselves TO her
Miss. Pierce made certain suggestions
and outlined plans for the work, es-
pecially emphasizing the Importance
OF the children completing grade
2 year, thus saving the time OF the
child and reducing school expenses
by getting the pupils through thc
grades regularly and PROMPTLY.
The special committee reported
they had fitted up room at the
High School and employed another
teacher to relieve the congestion m
the first year class.
The superintendent reported there
was also great congestion in the Ind
and 3rd grades, white ScnoOlS ana III
the 7th and Sth grades of co!orcd
schools, and additional teachers were
authorized.
The board also authorized the
placing Of Thrift Banks; in the
schools to encourage the children 70
save.
The Y. NJ. C. A., made an offer TO
furnish physical training in the
High School. 1t was referred to the
committee on athletics.
Quite a good many repairs were
reported as having been made and
the current bills were ordered to Re
paid. :.
The delay to the rev school buid-
ing was requested to urge council TO
speed up the work.
The clerk was instructed to adrcr'
tise for bids for grading and s0dd;n2
the terrace in font Of High School
Euilding. on Cameron street, also -
request council to erect auto spee'.
signs for the protection Of Lee
School children at King and Hem..5
streets. King and Patrick. and Prince
and Alfred. also to request council
to pave West street from King 70
Cameron.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1921-10-13
Crusade Launched by State
Authorities Against Own
ers of Unlicensed Dogs
26 CITED INTO COURT
Estimated by State Officials That
There are 1000 Dogs Here-Only
1000 Licenses Taken Out Thus Far

The Virginia game warden an
thorities have launched crusade IL
tlis city against the owners of dogs
on which the state license tax has
not been paid. As a result 2G per
sons were cited to appear today in
the police court. Only about twelve
put in their appearance. In each case
the parties We're required to reDDr.
to the city treasurer's office and
take out the required license AMI ir
addition to pay fec of 81 which goes
to the game wardens, that beng
their fee in every case where con
viction is obtained.
The work here Of locking up unli>
censed dogs is in charge Of P. l..
Thornton, supervising game warden
Of Virginia and Howard Smoot, game
warden OF Arlington county. The II
cense tax was due February J.. The
tax for male dog is $1.O5 and the
tax for a female IS $50.
1t is estimated by the game officials
that there are Approximately. 2,poV
dogs in the city of Alexandria and
only about 1000 licenses thus far
have been obtained by the dog G"il-
erS. :,
All who were cited and who fail
ed to appear it was stated. Will D"
subject to arrest and the imposition
of a fine of s.. All persons who to-
dav denied ownership of the dogs
or said that they did not desire to
keep the dogs, Justice Snow ordere1
the CANNES destroyed.
1t was announced by the game
wardens that owners of dogs are re-
ouired by the law to have the tag&
worn by the dogs.
The work of the game wardenS
here will be continued till all Of tn"
owners of dogs who have failed -
take out license comply with the
law
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1921-10-13
LIBRARY ELECTS
Mrs. S. /. Monroe Reelected l'rrSI-
dent-Annual Reports Of Oil
GERS Show Growth

The Alexandria Library Assoc,a-
ton held its October meeting at Inc
residence of Miss Emily Gibson Tues
cav of this week. The following wrrH
elected officers: President. Mrs. >.
!. Monroe, vice president; Miss
Loula Smoot, secretary; MIS-. Dap!lG!
Herndon, treasurer; Mrs. W. d.
Smoot. chairman Of book committee;
Miss Emily Gibson, committee, NLS.
George r. Hill, Mrs. Robert Powell,
Miss Loula Smoot. Mrs. ". b. Smoo',
and Mrs. George P. Anderton.
The annual report of the various
officers were most encouraging as
to the growth and maintenance o.
this important little institution.
The library is now entering unon
IFS twenty-fourth year of activity
and it may not be known that il is
supported by the income derived
from subscriptions. The price or
subscriptions has not been raised ana
this too, in spite of the fact that me
cost of books has practically been
doubled the past four years.
There are 1877 subscribers and II
will he matter Of surprise to those
Who do not know what an Important
little institution this is, to learn that
1880 books were circulated last
wear. The Librarian, Miss Green.
rcnorts constant use of the free
readinp. rooms, especially by young
neoples this is very gratifying, as the
management has endcavored to MAKE
this feature attractive to the public.
She also reports she has had greater
demand and supplied more books OF
reference the past year than nay
nrevious year. Also there has been
a good circulation Of standard an'
+hors. Scott. Trackcray, Trollopc,
Dickins. etc. 49,:
The library has been fortunate ms \. |,
wear in having gifts OF splenolc
books given by Mrs. Arson Dodge
and Mr. William ?. Mcknight, th"Se
books are of interest to both youaG
people and grown-ups. The manage
ment is ever looking forward 70 Inc
day when ways and means may De
devised, by which the library may
have building Of its own to house
its rapid growing collection of books
At present its quarters are on the
second floor Of Lee Camp Ha!:'
Prince street, and is open TO SUB
scribers and visitors, Monday, Wed'
nesday. and Friday, 3 to $ p. M;
/ Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday, I
to 9 D. nn., and the price Of S13-
scription for whole year IS Only
/ $50.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1921-10-13
GIANTS AGAIN
Yankees Lose Seventh Game Through
ErrOrs-ScOrc 2 TO

Yankees Lose Seventh Game iHFouEh
Errors-ScOrc to |
New York, Oct. 13.-Thc Giants
need lust one more game. They won
from the Yankees yesterday BY a
score of = to /. and for the first time
they lead in the World Series. The
total is 4 to > in their favor.
Hitherto the issue has hung upon
the deeds of heroes. Superman has
slashed at supcrman. The battles have
been above the clouds. But YESTERDAY
proved that after all professional ball
players are little less than the
angels. ;.
There is every probability that Car!
NAYS would have pitched ! to smut
out but for Ward. Walt Whitman
once wrote a poem dedicated to az
men who failed, soldiers who lost IN
battle and sailors who went down
With their ships. There ought TO be
something of this lyric quality IN any
CT ronicIe OF the errors Of aaron
Ward. They were the mistakes Of
very gallant player who has been
bulwark al! through the season and
the series. He was brilliant today
making some amazing stops and
throws. He faltcred just twice ana
that was enough to lose the t!ghtest
game of the series.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1921-10-13
SHOT THROUGH HEAD
Staff Sergeant Ecknan Found Dead
AT Camp Humphreys

Harry A. Eckman, SO years olG,
staff sergeant Of the 18th Infantry
Camp Humphreys, Va, was found IN
his quarters yesterday with a 10
caliber bullet through his head. A
camp surgeon was summoned, and
upon examination he found Sergeant
Eckman had been dead several hours.
An investigation was made ana 1t
was stated that tie pisto! beside the
body belonged to Sergeant Ecknan;
The authorities at the camp are OF
the opinion that the wound was self
inflicted.
The body of Sergeant Eckman was
removed to Demaine's mortuary
chapel and will be shipped today to
san Diego. Cal, for burial.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1921-10-13
TALK ON SCHOOLS
Miss VI. D. Pierce And Captain W. H..
Sweeney Address kiwanls
Club Today

Miss Mary D. Pierce, supervisor Of
instruction in the public schools Of
the city and Captain W. Fl. Sweeno%l
Superintendent Of schools, this after
noon addressed the members of the
kiwanis Club at the weekly luncheon
of that club held in the Westminster
Euilding.
Both spoke on the school situation
here and the addrcsse were listened
10 with close interest by the sixty
members of the club in attendance.
The occasion was the weekly lunch.
son OF the club. In the absence OF
President Williams. J. Randall Cation,
jr.. presided. Boost prizes were dis
tributcd by H. Noel Garner.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1921-10-13
RESPOND TO CALL

Already "A number Of people haNs
responded to the plea of the Near
East Relief committee in this city,
and have sent warm clothing to &12
King street. These articles have been
gratefully received and the commit
tee appreciates any gift that IS Sent.
There is need for all that can posi-
bly, be collected and your donations
are urgently solicited. Send them 70
the above address between 9 a. ~.
and ) D. II.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1921-10-13
BAZAAR AND SUPPER

The annual bazaar and supper
opened last night at st. Rita's Hall.
Mt. Ida. with a large crowd. Many
beautiful articles are on display. The
booths are most attractivelv decora-
ted, and the supper. which is most
excellent. is served in the usual good
stvle and promptness for which the
ladies in charge are justly famed.
The bazaar is in progress tonight
and will close Friday night.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1921-10-13
ENROLL II MEMBERS
Dressmaking Class OF y. NJ. {. A.,
Has First Meeting


Has First Meeting
The dress making Grass under the
Ladies' Auxiliary Of the I. VI. c. A.,
had it's first meeting at the Chamsef
of Commerce last night with an en-
rollment Of twelve. The instructor
in charge IS Mrs. Grace Bernard, Of
the National School oi Domestic
Science and Art, of Washington.
Extra tables and light: were pro
vidcd for the class so that they mGht
begin at once the practical side NJ
the tasks to be undertaken. Mrs.
Bernard soon had the class assigned
to tables and machines and the
work Of dress making" was on;
The class will make just as rap,s
progress as its ability will permit.
the object being to cover as much
ground as possible. The class VIII
accept few more students at the
next session. but enrollments will
not be accepted after the class mas
been fully organized.
The class will meet each "ed@-s
day evening at the Chamber Of
Commerce at 1880 o'clock Inforna-
tion regarding enrolment may -
secured any time by calling the y.
NJ. e. 4.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1921-10-13
PROPERTY TRANSFERS

N. 3. Harlow has sold to Hyman
Wolfson a house and lot on the west
side OF Lee between Wolfe and
Wilkes street and Mrs. Dorcas sum
mcrs has scld TO William P. Woolts
q house and lot on the east side Of
Henry between Cameron and Queen
streets
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1921-10-13

Mr.. NJ. F. Moriarty who has hoeN
visiting friends and relatives in Far
fax. has returned to her home IN
North Patrick street.
Mrs. Carlton A. Padgett. who
recently underwent an operation at
the Alexandria Hospital, has e
turned to her home in South Royal
street, much improved.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1921-10-13

CITY Chairman John U. Schwarz,
mann has received word from Co!oa1e!
Henry W. Anderson, nominee tor
Governor of Virginia on the Republi-
can ticket. that he will be in Alexan-
dria on the night of November j. and
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1921-10-13
BULLETIN

In the 7th inning of eighth game OF
the Worlds Series the score was /"
@ in favor of the Giants.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1921-10-13

Miss Frances McDermott and Miss
Ellen Stolp have just returned troM
Richmond, Virginia. where they at
tended the Virginia State Far.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1921-10-13
! Philadelphia Masons
rendered Banquet
25O Attend Feast Last Night In The
Young Peoples Building--Vaude-
vile Entertainment Follows
DEGREE PRECEDES BANQUET

Flags Presented Alexandria, ashingon Lodge by Will
lam L. Elkins Lodge and Copy of CH. Callahans Book
Given Visiting Lodge-Vistors Return to Washing
ton After Midnight and Take Train For Home.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1921-10-13
ESTABLISHED 1854

Oldest Daily Newspaper in the
United States and Best Advertis-
ing Medium in Northern Virginia
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1921-10-13
'ss715uo0 70 61p1q!7

For this Snction-Fair today and
tomorrow rising temperature 20 II
morrow; moderate northwest and
west winds Il
High tide tomorrOw-G:i2 a. m,
and 6:2G p. M.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-06-20
|BUD' STILLMAN NOW IS SEEN
 IN LIMELICHT

New York, June 2O-James Still man, Jr., or ''Bud,' as he is known to his schoolmates took the leading publicity role in the sensational di- A. Stillman today, following his in terv.ew in which he denounced his father and revealed that a split has occurred among the children with his sister, Anne, supporting her father.
 Young StilIman-he is only 17-is student at Milton Academy. He has been 'cramming'' for examina- tions, which began today. His in terview in support of his mother was the most striking human interest ut terance that has come out of the whole sensational case.
 It was learned from an authorita- tive source today that Mrs. Stillman will demand that the charge of il- legltlmacy brought by her husband against her young son, Guy, be dis missed when the divorce hearings are resumed before Referee Daniel J. G1ason on June 2S. For the time being Mrs. Stillman has centered her fight in behalf of her little son. Ac- cording to present plans of Stillman's counsel the plaintiffs evidence in support of his s-illegitimacy charge will be completed when the hearings are resumed and then Mrs. StilIman can begin her counter move. The de- mand for the dismissal of the charge against Guy must be made by At torney John E. Mack, guardian at law for Guy.
 It is reported that Stillman Is pre- pairing a new offer for a settlement but so far as known no definite de- .relopments have taken place in this connection.
 Mrs. Florence Leeds, the co-respon- dent in Mrs. Stillman's counter action for divorce, has dropped from sight. Her friends said they could not con- firm the report that Stillman had broken with her and had given her S500,O00 as well as offering to sup port and educate little Jay Leeds. Mrs. Stillman alleges that her hus band is really the father of Jay.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-06-20
ODD FELLOWS HOLD ANNUAL
 MEMORIAL

Harry c. Hawley, Noble Grand of samuel H. Harris lodge, No. 99, con ducted the roll call of departed mem bers at the annual memorial services or the joint lodges and encampments or odd Fellows in the High school audltor1um last evening. Rev. Chas. IL smith, of Barre, Mass, Grand Chaplain of the order, delivered the memorial address when he feeIinglv euIog1zed the lives and work of ths members who within the past year reached the end of Hfe's highway.
 The services were appropriate to the occasion, and were very largely attended. Special selections by the l. O. Q. F. orchestra and the Or pheus Quartet comprised the musical program. Rev. H. c. Aroh offered the opening prayer, and Rev. w. H. Jepson delivered the benediction.
 Odd Fellowship was the topic Of an address of exceptional interest by Grand Representative Frank M. Can held of this city. MT. Canfield ex- plalned the true meaning of Odd Eel Iowship to his audience, and ex- pounded the aims and purposes of the der. In his talk he remembered his departed brothers, to whom he paid a touching tribute.
 Miss Elsa M. Lawson and Mrs. Grace Lake favored with vocal so- los, and several selections were rem dered by the aSSemblage.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-06-20
PARAIYTIC STILL OPTIMISTIC

Lynn, Mass, June 20-In a house at LanesviIle a few miles from here, Herbert E. Sherburne has lived for twenty-SiX years without being able to move a single muscle in his body except those which control his speech, without changing the position of his body the fraction of an inch and with out the slightest hope of ever moving again.
 Today was the anniversary of MT. Sherburne's taking to his bed,' and he observed the occasion by holding a reception in his bedroom He is still an optimist, for today he told his friends what is to be is to be, and that's all there is to it.
 ''I manage to get along pretty well, '' he declared, t'the only thing that troubles me now is that I lost the sight of one eye about a year ago. and I can't see very well out of the other, so we had to give up my reading. I've been interested in base ball, and for years I had the box scores of every big league team right in my head. I could tell you the bat , ting average of every player, too, but this year I haven't been able to read much and I've kind of slipped up. Politics is another subject that I was always interested in. Teddy Roose- welt was my special hero.'
 Eucud's elements has been in use in achools and colleges for more than 2 .o0GS years.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-06-20
oPE NT,ENNIs MATCH
Wimbledon. England, Jun

Wimbledon, England, June 20 CBy the A. P.)-Tennis experts from Great Britain, the United States, France, Sweden. India, South Africa and Japan began today the first round of the British turf lawn tennis championship tournament here. There were 12s men players. Miss Elizabeth Ryan of California, Mrs. MoIla Bjurstedt Mallory of New York and Miss McKane and Mrs. Beamish of England are regarded as the most likely aspirants for the privilege of playing against Mile. Lengen for the women's title. There
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-06-20
EX-GOVERNOR SPEAKER.

Burlington, Vt. June 2o-Former Governor John J. Cornwen of West Virginia was the commencement day orator at University of Vermont to- day. The honorary. degrees conferred were:
 Doctor of Laws: Mir. Cornwen and Governor James Hartness of Yer mont.
 Doctor of Humane Letters: Robert Frost, poet, South Shaftesbery, Vt.
 Doctor of Letters: Mrs. Dorothy CanfieId Fisher, author. Arlington, Vt.
 Degrees in course were conferred on 193 men and women.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-06-20

EucIId's elements" has been in use in achools and colleges for more than 2,00Gs years
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-06-20

v-eather-Fair today and Tueso
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1921-06-20
"THE OLD ORDER PASSETH."

nu lighting still the national sport in Mexico and IN our
countr, steer ropug continues in vogue in communities
where M decmen OF humanitarian ideas has been backward
Bull fighting brutal sport and tends to bruane the hearts
OF those who witness The thing is true though perhaps
in lesser degree OF roping when pactccd Tor public
amusement and part Of the necessary woN on cattle
ranch 70 attempt justify such contests the grounds that
they c held elsewhere ignore the moral principle involved
in the principle Of humanarianm On tine grounds the
introduction OF bull fighting in this country could be Justified
We recall the time when the existence OF open FONTS
in Cckasha did seriously disturb the best people In
the early days Oklahoma and in other parts Of the country the
"open town policy general; gambling houses openly
and anybody who might object to them was promptly
with the They have them in other town and
thus the director speedily Scnccd But the od order
eth" and there came when higher ideas Of social decency
and public morals dominant and nobody will Justify
onts" ON the grounds they still tolerated in parts
OF the d west where and order have become firmly
established Despite the law for the protection OF dumb butes
unnecessary cruelty oping contests still held in
in Oklahoma. but they going and shall soon hear
the last of them
While ceerfuy concedng the right every think
peas and without reecng any upon those who
may differ with think it exceedingly fortunate tina;
we had Jonas Cook head Of the Humane Society midst
to intervene when proposed hold ropng here
merely announced that he would invoke all the law that
applicable such and forthwith the show called
off Whatever the assumption OF others may be- the promoter
was willing take chances carrying the with
violating the law relating cruelty animals and he
experience matters think safe accept lis
Judgment as sound is that Mr. Cook did nothing
tlan his duty and that in acting he did he rendered tie
munity a commendable service.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1921-06-20
CITY CLEANUP" is ST lRTED.

Impure public health and is the exist
of filth the alleys backyads OF the city The
street starting general cleanup and property
occupants have been asked cooperate with him in
the Take look that pile Of rubbish in obscure
Of your yard breeding place for flies and you ought
get rid Glance the alley back Of barn garage
and what you find
The work of the department haul away the rub
bsh and the part which you play the program gather up
all the non-combustbe debris and pile in The alleys where may
loaded wagons The municipal authorities have right
expect the assistance of citizen this work Civic decenc
and public health demand that the be kept in the an-
condition You help much by encouraging and aiding the
officials what they trying do and you shouldn't
loudly about bad anything else until have
made that your premises perfectly clean and san
tary.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1921-06-20
THE COST OF BAD ROADS.

Bad roads mmeasuraby than good roads.
Bad roads increase the OF hauling market and re
quenty loss farm products.
Bad roads and break wagons vehicles
horses
Bad roads keep children from school
Mud bad roads njue farm products and merchandise
terup business clothes tempers destroy comfort and
hinder socabiity
Bad roads make farming Improbable and undesraDe
Bad roads increase the solitude Of country life limit the
opportunities of the farmer and his family
Better roads mean better state-Exclange.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1921-06-20
= = = : + = = : = : :
. RED CROSS NOTES =

Harvey NJ. Kennedy has had his
training under section II approved
and will enter ~raining In q few
days.
John +. Noble, Of verden, is a pa
tlent in Hospital 80. %, at Houston.
Texas.
We have received news at this Of
lice that Rector Morgan, Co. /, i12th
Infantry who was previously reported
by the Commanding General A. +. f..
as buried, date and cause Of death
to be determined, was killed in ac-
ton October ith, 1918. He is a son
OF Mr.. and Mrs. Thomas Morgan.
2I5 North 18th ST., Chickasha.
Cleo Boldman, William Byers, FL
mer Hendrix OF Pocasset, and Mr..
and Mrs. Ray Jesse Of Anadarko,
James Orrell and Lonnie Raiborn
were business visitors at Red Cross
headquarters.
Notice ha sben received from St.
Louis that Miss Ethel Pulliam, divis-
ion representative, was married on
Saturday, June dth.
The Infant Welfore campaign
being carried on at Red Cross head
quarters is going rapidly forward. Up
to date AZ babies have been examin-
ed. Nine local physicians have so
far assisted with this work
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1921-06-20

Mrs. Rose Green 81 Wabash, Ind,
says: Il used two bottles Of Cham
berlains Tablets recently and found
them splendid for stomach trouble
and constipation. / have never seen
their equal and will continue to rec
ommend them for the good they
have done me-" 6-1-30.