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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1921-04-12
MasonS 70 Attend
Exercises at Ines Point Tomorrow
Afternoon Under Auspices of
ID A. r


Members d Alexandria Washing
ten Lodge Of M&scns, No. %, this c;;::y
will attend as individuals the eXercis,
es which will l.c held tomorrow af'
terncon from 3 Ill / o'clock At Jones
Point. The d strict Of Columbia
branch of the Daughters Of the Arle.
r:caa Revolution will hold patriotic
exercises IN observance Of the l30th
anniversary Of the laying of the South
boundary store Of the District Of CO.
!unloia. All members of this lodge are
urged to attend IS individuals.
The Sons 5f the American Rev
olution. of Wash Lg:cn, at the invita-
tion of, Mrs, Frances st, C,air, STATE
Regent, D. A. K, viii participate Il
the celebratiVn to De held tomorrow
afternoon At $50 o'clock, commemo-
rating the 15G:n anniversary CT the
placing Of the r,rst District boundary
stone.
In addition 20 Presidcr; Sclder,
Marvin Ely, thc following will rep
resent the S. a R.! Clarence A. Ken
Won. Chairman: Samuel Ierrick
Henry White Draper, D.. Edwin a.
Hill, Albert D. Sparsler and jonn
Clacert Proctor.
Rev. Dr.. W ]. Morton. rector ol
Christ Church. tbs city will be one Of
! the speakers.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1921-04-12
MASONIC NOTICE

The usual called communication
Of Andrew Jackson Lodge No. 40,
A. r. and y. NJ, will be held ir
Masonic Temple Tuesday evening,
April 18th, at 7:%9 O'clock p. NJ,
instead Of Monday.
All Master Mascns are cordially
;aHited to attend.
BY order Of WofshiVful Master
y, James r.. Alexander; Secretary.
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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1921-04-12
Accident Says Jury
Ccroncr's Jury Probes Death of Belle
Carter

A coroner's jury summoned by DR.
E. A. German, which met last
night at Wheatley's mortuary chapel
to investigate the circumstances att
tending the death of Belle Carter,
colored, gave a verdict that she
came to her death by being shot with
a gun by her own hand accidentally
on April and died the following
day. Thomas Chauncey was fore
man Of the jury.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1921-04-12
Officers Installed
Elks Have Buffet Supper-Follow
M'crk Last Night

The newly elected officers of Ale,
andria Lodge No. 75s. Benevolent
and Protective Order Of Elks, were
installed last night By F.. J. Muir
ply, district deputy of Washington
and James Ward, grand esquire Of
Washington.
The electric and arpointive off
GERS installed follow: II. 4. Stew
art, exalted ruler; J. J. Gavey, es.
tcenled ieaolng knight; j. Rober
Travers. esteemed loyal knight
James MCGOWAN. esteemed lecturinI
knight: H. Friedlander, treasurer
George ". Bontz, Jr.. secretary
Thomas T. Downey, tller
Cecil G.. Hufty. trustee: Rev. Edga
Carpenter. chaplain; W. H. r
Kelly, esquire: H. D.Carter, insid
guard; George w. Klaus. alternat
and W. H. P. Kelly. delegate, to III
grand lodge which will meet in 1.o
Angeles in July.
At the conclusion of the, ceremon
les a buhe; supper was served. :
large number Of members attende
he meeting.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1921-04-12
Dies Suddenly
Mrs. Oscar W. Phillips Expires
After Attending Clutch
Last Night

Mrs. Mary Dyer Phillips, wife
of Oscar W.~fhilips, died suddenly
about 20 o'clock last night at her
residence. GIG South Fairfax street
Mrs. Phillips was taken i'll while
cnroutc to her home with frlen:
after having attended meeting Of
the ladies missionary society Of
Grace Episcopal Church. The de-
ceased stopped for rest at tie
wa ting station Of the railway co.n-
pany at Prime and Royal streets,
and afterward was taken in an au-
torlcbilc to he home.
Drs. NJ. D. Delaney and W. A.
Warfcld were summoned but she
died few minutes before the ply
sicians arrived. Heart trouble or
acute indigestion is thought to have
been responsible for her death
Mrs. Phillip. besides her husband
IS survived by three children, Miss
Elizabeth II. Phillips and Charles
C. Phillips ard John B. Phillips
She also leaves a sister. Mrs. An
nic Dobie.
Her funeral will take place at J
O'Clock Thursday afternoon from
her late residence. Services vii! be
conducted By Rev. Edgar Carpen'
ter, rector of Grace Episcopal
Church, ard burial Will be in Bethe
cemetery. 10
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1921-04-12
SUGAR, 10 pounds 81 cants,

SUGAR, 10 pounds s" cents, CT
100 pounds FIR Sc %.
This Is 10 give everyone chance
to ouy befoft the tariff goes on
making ii nancn higher. ;.
F. CT: PULllN; corner Queen ani
ROYAL street s7-1tc
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1921-04-12

.lichdLul ia - iSso0S'
Genera! committee for the relief Of
distressed women and children OF lie
land.
Hon. j. NJ. Duncan, Mayor, chair,
man cf general committee; T. +. Dy-
son. F. T. Qunn, J. H. Crilly, W. ?.
Wcons, Dr.. =. A. German, ]. D..
No,noylc, NJ. Z. Harlow, NJ. J. Me
Farland, Lores.7o Wolford, II. f.
Chichester, ]; NJ. Colvin, H. a.
Stewart, X. w. Ogden, S. G. Cropley
Carroll Pierce, Geo. f. Warfieh, r,
F.. knight, Taylcr Burke, A. D. Bro
ckett, Claud, w. Fletcher, Jerome
Kaufman, Y. p. Whitestone, DR.. NJ.
D. Delaney, Dr.. S. B. Moore, 7. ..
Cockey, W. W. Demaine, H. Fried
lander, o. H. Kirk, D. 6. Grillbortzer,
c. E. Dare, H"rry Hammond, o. A.
Reardon, c. " King, w. c. Bag
get, C. B. Swan, w. a. Moore. Jr.,
c. Page Wall"r. Francis Fanncn, }.
C. Graham, T C. Hoy, j. f. Sen
warzmann, j. VIM. May, II. Noel
|. Garner, J. Randall Cation. Glenn b.
Justice, Alfred Thomson. H. 4. Gr:f-
(CoG:inued On Page Four)
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1921-04-12

-;There will. be an iir1portart nTeet-
irg CT the reorsanized: stakeholder.
of the Virginia Rapid- Transit Com
-pany at Dreadnaught Hall on We'd
uesday ryening, April 18th; 1921, at
8 o'clock. I S7-2c
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1921-04-12
DRIVE FOR FUNDS
FOR IRISH RELIEF
Business and Professiona,
Men Start on Work
Today
MEET WITH SUCCESS
Ladies to Visit suburbs Friday-TaG
Day Saturday For Cause 70
Raise $500

The drive for funds for the rel;et
of the distressed wcmen and children
of Ireland was begun today BY COM
mittee of leading business and pro-
fessional men Of the city. 4 complies
canvass is beng MADE of the busi-
ness houses and this afternoon whe:i
he committees rqportcd at ta* rooms
of the chamaer of commerce a.! re-
ported having met with considerable
success.
The funds are being turned ever to
George Z. Wo.feld. treasurer.
Mayor Dunra' stated the commit
ssgc was gra;it.co with the result Of
he frs. days. work on the drive.
The ladies committee will canvass
Del Ray, St. Elmo, Braddcck, Mount
Ida and o:her places north of Alex
andria Friday and. 1t also is planned
to held tag day celebration Satur-
day and committee Of young girls
will sell tags on the streets that day
for thp cause.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1921-04-12

It is explained that the men asker
Tor represent the probable maximum
that will b. required because Of tn
ealing out Of the army reserves
continuing soldiers in the army ser.
wee ard enlisting citizens in The .ie
,fense force. The new rian raise:
the army strength to e41 200
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1921-04-12
The Charl0.:c beauty Shcp
100 North Faye;te s.. Phone 499-H
Massage 75c Manicur;ng soc
Scalp Tre1t'aent 75c
SnI npnolrg 75c
SPECIAL FOR ONE WEEK
SnI npnong 75c

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Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-06-01
SEN. woLCoTT's pECLINATI0N.

In bowling to the storm of adverse
public opinion in Delaware, Senator
Josiah o. woicott has acted more
wisely than in his dailiance with the
Chanceliorship rendered TO him by Gov
ernor Denney. The Democratic Sena-
tors letter to the Republican governor
is unnecessarily long. His nrotestation
and that of Governor Denney that
there was no bipartisan deal may be
accepted as literally true. Nevertheless
the circumstances justified strong sus-
picion that a United States Senatorship
was to be traded" for a most desirable
judicial appointment.
Conceding the absence of any such
thought in Senator Wolcott's mind,
his legal acumen should have sharp
ened his perceptiveness, enabling him
to see the logical inferences which
would assuredly be drawn by the pub
lie. He had the suggestion of his ele-
walton to the Chancellorship under
consideration for some time. it con-
formed to his ambition To occupy a
judicial office. Under the Delaware
Constitution minority representation
on the bench is imperative, so that the
selection of a Democratic Judge by
Republican governor is not of itself
open TO criticism. But the appoint
ment Of a Democrat at this time was
not necessary, and he was to displace
a Republican.
Public opinion, articulate through
the press. has given the quietus to
what the principals declare was the
unjust suspicion of a deal. Senator
wolcott is well advised in subordin-
ating his personal ambition. however
worthy in itself, to the ideal of a ju-
dietary to which no suspicion of po-
liticaI trading" can attaeh.-Phila-
delphia Evening Bulletin.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-06-01
THE MIRROR OF
PUBLIC OPINION

How did he come 70 miss il SO sad
" in this instance? Apparently, be-
cause he set out TO show the British
that at last an American Ambassador
had arrived with no nonsense about
him: an implacable political realist,
who looked at things as they are; an
inveerate enemy of ali namby- -pamby
sentimcntalisn. But he forgot how near
he was TO Decoration Day. lie had
ceased 10 recall the flood Of unselfish
emotion which swept this nation into
war four years ago. lie used words
which seemed to comrnerciaiize and
degrade the feelings which animated
Americans on entering the war and
sustained them during it--feelings Of
the high and almost sacred nature
which President Harding has been
fervently commemorating. thus fur
nishing the antidote 10 Colonel Har
vey's speech. The American Arnbas-
sador should at least have remem-
bered, so near the Napoleon centen-
airy, who il was that said: "Inagina-
ton rules the world" His rude tramp
ling upon the finest growths in the
imagination of his countrynen may
be explained. in one way or another,
but cannot be excused. IN the repre-
sentative of the United States in Eng
land it was blunder worse than a
crime New York Times.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-06-01
WELCOME, MONSIEUR.

One reason why we like Georges
Carpenter is because he does more
smiling than Dragging. That smile
of his is a wonderful asset. 1t is Pc
rennial and unerasable. IL Mr.. Demp-
sey rocks him TO sleep on July 2. we
may be sure that Georges will wake
up smiling. 1t is his way. And he
win not squeal. A man with Carpen-
tiers general ail-round likableness is
no more of a squawker that he is a
braggart.
The natty French athlete has ar
rived in America for a certain very
definite purpose. He is here to lick
our own Jack Dempsey. Probably
most of US imagine that he will not
succeed. Nevertheless we are glad
to see hin. And if his very definite
purpose is fulfilled, very few financially
disinterested Americans are going to
take it to heart.
The amazing young Gaul is a de-
parture from type. He is not hard
boiled All professional pugilists are
not plIgugiies or roughnecks. not by
any means. We have had our notably
refined fistie gentlemen. But all of
the genus, whether refined or unre-
fined, have been distinctly hard-boiled.
Carpenter is suave, modest and affa-
BILE. OF our own pugilistic breed we
have not seen one like this slim, trim,
genial MISUNDERSTANDING Plain Deal
ar
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-06-01
THIS JUMPY WORLD OF OURS.

Anybody would think from the
amount of talk let loose since the
Siiesian situation took an unfortunate
turn a few days ago that Europe was
ready and eager to shut shop and go
to war again for another four years
or so. Since Mr.. Lloyd George said
the action of the Polish insurgents in
Upper Silesia was a violation OF the
treaty of Versailles. and since NJ.
BRAND said France never would con-
sent to the insurgents being put down
by German troops. the unanimous
opinion seems to be 0isten 10 the
TALK that Frauce and Britain have
broken and are about to fiy at each
other.
Such a iumpy world do we live in.
II doesn't seem to matter to the
jumpers that the French and British
governments haven't the remotest in
tention or surrendering the position of
advantage they hold in Europe. It
doesn't matter that the French and
British people haven't the remotest
intention of surrendering their senses.
Little considerations like those don't
count when it becomes necessary to
have a war sensation. A first-class one
can be produced. wrapped up and de-
livered on an instant's notice (order
by telephone and save time1 kansas
City Star.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-06-01

Paris, May go Students Of that
most fascinating OF all periods of his.
tory, tho French Revolution. are pro-
'v,ied with an intellectual treat of the
FIRST two volumes of the Hatolre de IN
first two volumes OF the Historic de Ia
France Contemporaries" t1iach.tte)
which viii form the concluding part Of
the great history of France designed
and edited by NJ. Ernest Iavisse. of
the French academy. These two vol
tunes cover the entire revolutionary
period 17sa-1fss. and so form COM
plete work in themselves. Eight fur
ther volumes will bring the history
90 the peace of 1919. II may be noted
IN passing that the Great War will be
handled by NJ. Henri Hidou the bril-
liant military critic of the journal
des pebatsn and NJ. A. Gauvain the
editor of that newspaper.
English speaking people still get
their notions of the French Revolu-
ton from the series OF brilliant carl
catures and llrid impressionists
sketches which Carlyle called history.
Robespierre. for example, used to
wear an olive-green cbat-as you or
4 might have done had we lived in
those times-and revolutionary
orator once called him the "incor-
ruptible." So Carlyle dubs him the
sea green Ineorruptible' and sends
the greatest figure of the Revolution
down to history with an absurd label
around his neck. Carlyie's secret adj
miration is for the profligate and un-
scrupulous man of genius Mirabeau,
the simple truth about whom is that
he took money from the King for be-
traying the nation. Worst of all, Car
lyle's knowledge of French was cer-
tainIy defective. He repeatedly calls
certain leading figure as usher,
when as a matter of fact he was a
huissier or sheriff's officer. And you
will catch him, like any schoolboy
translating serviette as towel" in a
case where 1t obviously meant port
folio or wallet.
III we still read Carlyle for the bird'E-
eve-view of the Revolution and for the
hunor and irony of the dour old
prophet we must go for the facts c
I.avisse and his eollaboraturs. In
these two volumes--the first ti7se-
17saJ by Prof. Sagnac OF Paris Uni
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-06-01
SHOULD BE THE LAST.

Thomas F. Bayard. Democratic
nominee for mayor at Saturdays city
election. is a great-nephew of Rich
ard Henry Bayard, who was first
mayor of Wilmington, elected in 1881
under the city's first charter.
That charter is still in effect in its
provision fer partisan administration
and partisan elections. Now we know
the fun extent of the evils that have
grown up under partisan adminis-
trations. and our people fully appre-
ciate the need of radical change.
They endeavored to secure the desired
reform at the recent session Of the
Legislature, but were basely defeated
by the partisan influences now seek
ing Endorsement at Saturdays election.
The way to secure charter reform
is to make Mr.. Bayard the last mayor
under the present demoralizing and
inefficient partisan charter. His cleo
tion would be complete guarantee
Of success for the charter movement
at the next session Of the Legislature.
Elect his partisan opponent and pres
ent conditions will remain indefinitely.
Surely. all citizens who feel concern
in the right kind Of municipal admin
istration should recognize the call OF
civic duty and give heed to it.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-06-01
JUST FOLKS
FISHING TRIP TALKS.
By Edgar A. Guest

Those fishin' Jaunts we used to take
were more than flshin' trips.
1t seems TO me they brought TO US our
best companionships.
An whether we had luck or not. was
fishin' good or bad,
We found delight an pleasure the good
old talks we had.
We went TO catch some fish. of course,
but always night an day
Wed come TO know each other in a
bigger, broader way.
/ mind one time we sat out there an
never got a bite
An yet before we knew IT, it was
comm on TO night:
We'd simply talked the day away, dis
cussin various things.
Religion, an the ways of men, an
European kings,
The purpose of birth an death, jes'
lying ourselves bare
The way we never would at home, or
maybe wouldn't dare.
You get a bunch together in some
fishin' shack at night,
An youil hear some real high thinkin'
by the oil lamps flickerin' light,
An you sit all day with someone un-
derneath the open sky,
With Gods wonders all around you an
the waters rfpplin' by,
An you1l find yourselves both
taIkin in confidential streak
OF the things you think in silence
which YOU very seldom speak.
Those fishin' jaunts we used TO take
meant more than catchin' bass,
An whether luck was good or bad, the
hours would swiftly pass;
We grew TO know each other. for we
talked of matters then
That we'd very seldom mention TO the
common run of men;
We flung our souls wide open in those
close cornpanionships
Which only seem to come to men who
go on fishin' trips.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-06-01
ALEXIS I. DU P0NT.

The death of Alexis /. du Pont viii
be deeply moarned by his large circle
of friends and associates here as well
as his fellow alumni of Harvard, and,
indeed, by everyone who enjoyed the
privilege of an intimate relationship
with him. He was beloved deeply
and sincerely. Mr.. du Pont was the
friend of those who sorely needed the
offices of friendship. be it expressed in
material substance. in counsel or SYM
pathy. The deceased was most demo-
cratic of men. unostentatious. retir-
ing in disposition and affectionate in
his relations with those with whom
he came into contact. He unfailingly
met the call of friend or neighbor,
and never shirked the responsibilities
that come with the possession of
wealth. Whether in club or in his
home he was hailed as a splendid com
panion, an interesting comrade or
host, and from every angle of his many
sided life he reflected those fine ameni-
ties that go to make mans liking and
love for his fellows the stronger. lie
possibly was known to fewer of our
ueopIe than such men usually are
for instead Of seeking popularity or
coming into the light of publicity he
naturally shrunk from the latter and
never sought to court the former. He
was. all in all, a splendid type Of the
true gentleman and those who knew
him will long enjoy the pleasure Of
recalling the many years or friendly
intercourse with him. He was still
in his prime when summoned by
death. and everybody win lament that
he could not have been spared to more
completely round out the splendid
purposes and usefulness of his life.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-06-01
MOTOR DANCE RS.

Editor Every Evening: Who Is re-
sponsible for public safety in regard
to motoring? wonder every day how
poorly we are taken care Of, yes neg
lected and almost trapped: although
at times zeaIousiy warned Of danger.
For instance coming in from Kennett
Pike and approaching the old Toll
Cate at the erossroad just before the
bridge. and the du Pont school. there
IL a white sign with large letters IN
black and red which reads:
Extremely dangerous crossing 500
feet ahead" i have in the past III
years almost daily crossed this road,
but have up 70 date never seen a>car-
riage, automobile, pedestrian, or even
a chicken come either up or down that
road: that extremely dangerous cross
ing. Whereas. coming from Rock
wood. above ShelIpot. crossing Phila-
delphia Pike. we are indeed endangered
by a collection Of signboards put up a.
the north west corner of the pike and
Roclzwood Road and altogether OBJ
structing the view Of the pike. And
here. hourly, hundred Of automobiles
come speeding down the pike
This is only an example Of many
othSrs; for instance, up at the sharp
angle where we turn into Chester
but. that is Chester's duty to look after.
Signboards. signboards everywhere.
making travelling unsafe, and to dis
tract from the beauty of the land
seape: they seem TO be the epidemic
of the day.
Mrs. II. J. krebs,
S20S Grant avenue.
Wilmington, Del.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-06-01
Seems a Lot For Somebody.

beginning a month earlier as first an
nouneed. The small arms school
match will begin August q; the Ma
fIonaI Rifle Association Of America
matches viii be held from September
to II. and the national matches from
September Is to September %
@. Is IL true that the French officers
have two uniforfns2 J. r.
Al. IT has been officially announced
that officers Of the French army are
now n have three unfforrns-fun
dress. undress, and field service. Of
heers have been given until April.
1923, to earip themselves with the
new outfit.
q. Under what rules il the open
golf championship of the United
States played2 L NJ C.
A The entire field win play an IS
hole Qualifying round on the two days
preceding the event, the u best soores
winning entrance 70 the great contest
The qualifying scores do not count
except TO enter the contestants IN the
championship proper. This years
open championship wiil be the 25th
meet held in this country. and Il vii
be played over the beautiful course
Of the Columbia Country Club, Chevy
Chase. Maryland. beginning July 10.
q. Why are there no established
laws FOR the game Of pokerg J. A =.
A. There is no authoritative code
Of laws for the game Of poker because
card clubs Of recognized standing do
not admit the game 70 their card
rooms. and md no necessity for for
rnulating any official code for it's gov
erument.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-06-01

were she allowed to unsex herself.
And where would be the protec-
tion which man was intended to
give the weaker sex? The Queen
is sure that Mrs. Martin agrees
with her"
Science has conciusively proved that
it is the earth which moves--not the
sun. Smoking has come into such
general favor that not only do the
majority of men indulge in the habit,
but some of the very best of women II is
whispered, are becoming connoisseurs
in the blends of Egyptian and Turk
ish cigarettes. And equal suffrage
has almost swept over the civilized
portions of the earth.
This is simply to show that prej,i.
dices existed in the nineteenth scen-
tury not alone in the cabin OF the poor
uneducated Negro who was trying to
make the world better, but also in
royal Windsor.
1t is not rank that makes intelli-
gence, or social vision. Some of our
cheapest men have reached the PIN
nacles of political success, while some
of our strongest thinkers have had
~ fiubt all thnif days ,1,arefy fa,. .,
hearing.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-06-01

White of the Fifth district is the Re-
publican candidate for city treasurer.
During the recent session of the
Legislature, Representative Kramer
served intelligently and with unusual
ability, always alert to the best inter
ests of the city. He championed the
city charter movement and supported
it loyalty, but in vain. The Repub-
lican party organization forces were
arrayed solidly against it, and it went
down to defeat.
Representative White gained no spe-
cial mention for unusual service of any
kind, and was conspicuous only for
opposition to the new charter for
which a majority of the citizens of
Wilmington so clearly showed their
earnest desire. Representative White.
with the other Republican members,
insolently defied this charter senti-
ment and voted against the measure.
The duty of all friends of the new
charter is, therefore, clear. At the
election they. should vote for Kra-
mer and against White. If they do
this in sufficient numbers. a new char
ter will be assured at the next ses-
sion. But an Endorsement of the char
ter assassins by the election of White
and his anti-charter associates would
doom the new charter movement to
another defeat.