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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1922-05-02

Richmond Governor Trnnie indi-
Gated this afternoon that he will grant
another respite To Edward Purnell,
negro under sentence Of death. Pur-
neil, who was convicted in Northamp-
ton county Of assaulting white wo-
man near Eastville was recently given
respite until Friday. The Governor
desires more time to look into the
case. He had a conference here TODAY
with Elmer W. SomerS and \. ". +.
Bassett, attorneys for the condemn
ed man; Thomas II. Nottingham, COM
monwcalth'> attorney Of Northamp-
ton: George T. Tyson. clerk; Charles
NJ Landlord, sheriff; and A. B. Dun
ton, former chairman Of the board Of
supervisors of northampton. All but
the two attorneys for the negro op-
posed exercises of clemency, It is said.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1922-05-02
States Attorney
Wilson Farr Named For Fairfax by
Judge Brent in Place of Late
{. Vernon Ford

Wilson Farr, of Fairfax county.
has been appointed commonwcalth's
attorny for Fairfax county by
Judge S. G. Brent to fill the vacancy
cause dby the death of c Vernon
Ford. Attorney Farr since the IL
ness of Mr.. Ford has been acting as
commonwealth'S attorney for that
county and the announcement of his
appointment was received with salts
faction by the members of the Bar
Association Of that county.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1922-05-02
FIREMEN'S APPEAL
Little More Than $1,000 Needed to
Complete $4,000 Fund

The firemen's fund now totals
S1967, a total of $22 being aclnow-
lodged since yesterday The fremen
need exactly S1,O32.SO in order to
reach the goal set which is $4,000
New contributions acknowledged
follow: International Brotherhood of
Boilermakers. Iron Shipbuilders and
HELPERS of America. s.; Z. II.
Brooks. 81: Mrs. Christiana Bales
81; a Friend, So; The Misses Smoot,
$40.
If fire should occur in your home
or place Of business and the alarm
sounded. we would respond. We have
sounded our alarm. VIII you re-
Spond?
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1922-05-02

troops were defeating the Marco Polo
bridge across the Hun river command
ing the approach to Peking.
Observers reported that Chang ne d
seven batteries Of three guns each,
firing simultaneously, with trenches
over the hills along the river 500 yards
apart. General WI has gone from
Paotinfu. his headquarters to Liuliho
to take charge of the drive on Pekine.
His forces are using shrapnel and
machine guns.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1922-05-02

Mrs. Annie Corcoran, (nee Davis ,
aged 81. wife of James COrcoran, died
last night at her home, Brooklyn, y.
Y She was the daughter of the late
Capt. James Davis of this city, and
is survived by one daughter. Her
body will be brought here WedneS-
day to Wheatley's Undertaking es-
tablshment. Mrs. Corcoran was for
merlv resident of this city. where
she had many friends who viii regret
to hear of her death.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1922-05-02
"Y" Gets Running Start
At Meeting Last Night
Great Enthusiasm Shown at Chamber OF
Commerce When Drive For S75,OOO
IsFormaily Launched
DIMINUTIVE ORATOR MAKES HIT

Robert Cochran Tells What the 'Y VIII Mean to the Boys
Rev. Dr. Montgomery Delivers Forceful address
Senator Spencer and c. c. Carlin Tell What the I
Really Means
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1922-05-02
ESTABLISHED lisa

Oldest Daily Newspaper In ths
limited States and Best AdVertiS-
ing Medium in Northern Virginia.
New Britain herald., 1922-11-29
LODGE 50 YEARS OLD
Members. of Water Jnhn Will Observe Half Century Birthday With Ban quet and Ball This Evening.

Water Jahn lodge, D. o. H., No. 301 Will celebrate it's fiftieth anniversar, tonight.
 The lodge was organized in a hall on Arch stret with a membership of 20; two of whom are still living, Gottlob Lorch of this city, and Her man koehler of New Haven.
 The Order of Harugari, of which this lodge is a branch, was founded in New York city, 75 years ago.
 The local branch has paid Ss5,00O in benefits as well as the assessments to the total disability treasury, which has paid from $500 to s2,5oO to about 50 disabled members each.
 The banquet for the. members and their immediate family will begin at z p. m.
 The grand ball will begin at p. m. and is open to invited guests only.
 The mayor of the city and the grand lodge officers of the state, and the national grand president will attend.
New Britain herald., 1922-11-29
VAR7|k|AS FINED
 IN LIQUOR CASE
Broad Street Man Assessed 20O--
 Sudak Pays St0

After q lengthy trial in police court
 this morning, Matthew Vartikias.
 proprietor Of what was formerly John
 Skritulsky's saloon at 26 Broad street.
 was fined s200 and costs for violation
 of the liquor statues. and Demarz Chi
 cowsN. arrested during the same raid
 and held as bartender, was dis charged. Judge F. B. HungerfoTi was on the bench, and the accused
 were represented by Lawyer C. J.
 Danaher of Meriden. Prosecuting At
 torney J. G. Woods presented the case for the state
 Detective Sergeant w. F. McCu-,
 Se eeant Michael Flynn and Police
 man Thomas Feeney went to the pace
 on the afternoon Of November z4
 with search warrant Sergeant Nc Cue went to the back door, which he found to be bolted. Chicowski opened the door and as soon as he saw 'he sergeant he raAs out through the ffrnt door up Broad street to High street where he was captured. In the mean time Policeman Feeney and Sergeant Flynn had jumped the bar and were ncpping up alleged whiskey that Vartikias had dumped into the sink After asking the proprietor to search him. Feeney went downstairs where he located two bottles of alleged whis- key under the stairway. Tn the pres- cnce of VartilSias. he pulled out tho bottles with the aid of stick.
 Brought back. Chicowski said he vas employed by Vartikias, the police said. The latter accused Feeney of planting" the bottles under the stair way and was reminded of the fact that he had been given an opportun- fly to search the policeman. but had declined to do so. The bottles had not speck of dust on them, it was testified.
 During the presentation of testi- nony there were frequent clashes be- tween Lawyer Danaher and Prescott tor Woods, the defense counsel and 'he policemen and the same counse, and Judge Hungerford on points of law.
 OE the witness stand Vartikias claimed ownership of the place and said Chicowski visits him freaueutly, but does not work there. Chicowsli corroborated The owner denied of the presence of the two bottles and said he had not attempt- od to destroy evidence.
 Tony Sudak. fined s10 yesterday | 'or the theft of bag of coal, paid 'io and costs this morning for the lie 1t of a watch from William Smith 'f IS Star street. A jail sentence of 10 days was suspended and the ac- used was placed on probation.
 Tony had been at drinking party tt smiths home and picked up the watch to examine it. In his drun;,an,| tHpor, he placed it in his pocket, Zen forgot about it, he explained.
New Britain herald., 1922-11-29

Tie present occupant Of the smithy Hugh Mackline Is opposing the de- cree. Although he says he has been offered a large sum of money in com pensation. he declares that he cannot be tempted.
 The council is reported as willing to compromise allowing the smithy it. self to stand if Maeklin's adjoining dwelling Is removed but he will yield nothing.
 Up to 1856 Gretna Green and its smithy were the scenes of many in- formal marriages across the anvil" but in that year these ceremonies were declared illegal and they now survive only as a memory.
New Britain herald., 1922-11-29
ORGANIZING LEAGUE
Chairman Henry Dresscl, Y. NJ. c. A. Hand Ball Expert, Is Now Forming
 a Saturday Night Vollcy Ball Club.

Chairman Henry Dressel has noti. fled the captains of the various vol ley ball teams at the Y. M. c. A. to meet with him Friday night to or ganize a Saturday night volley ball league. The captains representing the teams are as follows: Thomas Grove, Old Timers; Dr. J. E. Con- ger, Professionals; Oscar Sahrbacher, Vulcans; and Henry Dressel. Cham pions.
 The senior department will be open tomorrow morning from Q a. m. to 1: noon. The Unterspan- -Hergstrom hand ball team is ready 10 defend its title in the endurance contest won last year at this time by remaining on the floor for over two hours defeat ing all corners.
 The Saturday afternoon basketball league is all set to start Saturday at 3 p. m. The first game will be played
New Britain herald., 1922-11-29
between the Pirates and eeneeas. the second match between the vikings ana the Independents.
JUST LIKE OTHER PEOPLE
Premier Mussolini of Italy Having Hard Time Finding Satisfactory Apartments.

Rome, Nov. 20 tBy Associated Press).-Premier Mussolini Is houss hunting. He Is tired of hotel life. even though he is never in his hotel except to sleep for he spends the en- tire day at his office.
 Nevertheless. the premier disiikes to face the crowds ofspeople who wait patiently in the lobby throughout the day 10 catch glimpse of him as he enters or leaves and he has there fore decided to find an apartment.
 But apartments are almost impos- siblc to procure in Rome at the pres- ent time. It has been suggested that NJ. Mussolini reside in the quarters of the Austrian ambassador to the Vatican in the historic Palazzo vene- zia which, before the war. belonged to Austria. The apartment is now the property of the state and is un- occupied f
New Britain herald., 1922-11-29
City Items
See Axelrod's advt. on Page 5.

See Axelrod's advt. on Page 5.
 adv
 The regular meeting of Laurel Court, o. of A., will be held Frida, evening at 7:45 o'clock. Past ma irons and patrons will preside. There will be social in the afternoon and supper at 6:30 o'clock followed by a reception to the candidates of 1921 All are cordially invited to attend. Headquarters tor women's coats Resse-Lelanc's of course-advt. | The Sons of Veterans Auxiliary will hold their weekly social Friday afternoon from 2:15 to o'clock at | G. A. R. hall. There will be no fam fly supper. The L. D. Penfield Camp will hold their monthly meeting at 8 o'clock. The annual election of of- ficers will take place.
 Victrolas and Pianos, Henry Morans. -advt.
 There will be whist, social and dance given under the auspices of the French St. Anne society at St. Jean de Baptiste hall on Church street, Wednesday evening, November 2sth. The proceeds are to be donated to St. Peters church.
 Van Raalte silk hose, No. 565, $1.79 at Goldsmith's, 4s Broad street.-advt.
 William w. Hanna of Washington street will spend Thanksgiving day with his sister, Mrs. Elizabeth Ander- son. at Mount Vernon, N. Y.
 St. Johns Fair, State Armory, to- morrow afternoon. dancing-advt.
 There will be no short calendar ses- sion in the city court this week, owing to the holiday.
 Don't forget Sullivan's dancing school social Thanksgiving night, 30 Arch street.--advt.
 benefit social and card party will be given by St. Peters society at the St. Jean de Baptiste hall this evening. Special--Thanksgiving eve--bowling at Casino.--advt.
 James Crowley of 566 East Main street reported to the police today that robe was stolen from his auto mobile which was standing in front of the State armory last night
 Fancy turkeys. 49c pound. Pub lie Market, 436 Main St.--advt.
New Britain herald., 1922-11-29
RETURN OLD CANNON.
Firing Piece Here Since Days o George II. Sent Back to England

Washington, Nov. 29.-An ancient brass mortar bearing the royal cipher "G. R." and which has filled a. peace full role at Governors Island, N. r., since the days of George II. of Eng land. has found it's way back over seas to England and into the hands of it's original owners, kings royal rifles, St. Rode. Bournemouth. It was sent over as token of amity by American army and in reply Secretary Weeks has received message from George V. of England, honorary colonel of the old British regiment. expressing a feeling of 'comradeship existing be- tween the military forces of the two English speaking peoples"
New Britain herald., 1922-11-29
EPIDEMIC IS FEARED

Mexico City Without Water for 10
 Days--Typhoid Breaks Out--Preei-
 dent Given Full Powers in Crisis.
 Mexico City. Nov. 2a tBy Associated Press) .--The chamber Of deputies last night authorized President Obregon 10 use extraordinary powers granted him by the constitution to commander all water supplies and to adopt any measures necessary to combat cpl denies because of damage to the water system. which has made the capital waterless for 10 days
 It is expected that the president will order all artesian wells to be taken over and that the federal forces in the capital will be mobilized to enforce sanitary regulations.
 The appearance Of typhoid in the capital has aroused the citizens.
New Britain herald., 1922-11-29
CHILDREN'S COUGHS

Children'R Throats are delicate and bensitive. In play, at school or work they are exposed to chilling drafts, their little bodies are overloaded from exercise, they cool off too quick and cold sets in. The minute your child commences to cough get bottle of Leonardi's Cough Syrup lCreosoted). It is good for children's delicate throats, protects the lungs raises the phlegm, and gives quick relief. A harmless, safe, pleasant remedy for cough and bronchitis-tnat is healing and soothing. Fine for adults too. For sale lt your druggist.
 Sold by City Drug Store.
New Britain herald., 1922-11-29
LIEuT. BuRpICK RESIGNS.

Hartford, Nov. 29.--The resignation of Second Lieutenant Tracy R. Bur- dick, Headquarters and Combat Train. First Battalion 192d F. A. of his com has been accepted in orders from the adjutant generals office. Captain Charles F. McGuire, M. C., assigned as recruiting officer for Hos pital Company No. 152, is assigned with that company when organized:
New Britain herald., 1922-11-29
GIRL DEFENDS FATHER
Fires Charge of Birtlshot Into Crowd of Strike Sympathizers She Thought Menaced His Life.

Livingston, Mont, Nov. 29.--As- sorting that she would die protecting her father" Pearl Tinsley, IA year old daughter of c. E. Tinsley who is employed in the local railway shops yesterday fired shotgun into crowd of women and children. injuring two women seriously and peppering six children with birdshot.
 The girl is being held pending an investigation.
 Tinsley, it was said. was stoned by strike sympathizers several days ago and the girl, according to statet ment made to the officers, fired at the crowd which gathered near the Tinsley home. She said she thought they were waiting to attack her father again.
New Britain herald., 1922-11-29

nothing at hand to give relief. And after two or three days you got over it. It took that time for the stomach to right itself naturally. But why go through such misery? If you chew one or two Stuart's Dyspepsia Tab lets after eating you can have pie and cheese, doughnuts, baked beans. steak and fried onions, sausage and so on for your three meals a day and not have sour stomach with gas, belching, fullness, pressure and the misery that comes from an acid stomach due to indigestion The req son is that these tablets supply the stomach with an alkaline effect that neutralzes the acid, hence the stomach becomes calm and sweet. If you fear you are a chronic dyspeptic and afraid to eat get a 60 cent box of Stuarts Dyspepsia Tablets of any druggist and get back into your eat ing stride,
New Britain herald., 1922-11-29
GIVEN UNCUT DIAMOND.

Orrville, Calif., Nov. 2o.--Residents of this place have presented Mrs. William G. McAdoo, wife of the for mer secretary of the treasury with an uncut diamond which it was said was mined in this county. The McAdoos were guests of honor at the Northern California Orange and Olive exposition last night
New Britain herald., 1922-11-29
Defective Stove Caused
 Death of Six in Family

Columbus Ohio, Nov. 29.-Irving E. Henderson. his wife. Florence and their four children whose bodies were found in their home at Lancaster died as the result of carbon monoxide gas from defective stove. and were not poisoned, as was first believed, state chemists reported here today following an analysis of the viscera of the adult Hendersons.
New Britain herald., 1922-11-29
SUED FOR $50.

John Sungala, through his counsel. Attorney Alfred Le Witt has brought suit to recover $450 damages from A. Kardokas, for the alleged non payment on note. The papers were served hy Constable Fred Wrinkle. who has attached property on Henry street. The writ is returnablc in the city court on the second Monday in December.
New Britain herald., 1922-11-29

When. Hazel Steffertan was arrest cd recently in Kansas City, she is al- legged to have told police secrets by which she lured married men ints the hands of a hold-up gang. T would plant myself along boulevard" po- lice say she told them, give an auto mobile driver the eye'--and the rest was easy. I'd always try to get man that was hitched, because he'd be afraid to talk
New Britain herald., 1922-11-29
Mrs. Nolan to Be Labor's
 Candidate for Congress-

San Francisco, Nov. 2s.--Mrs. May Nolan, widow of Congressman John I. Nolan. has consented to be the labor candidate to succeed her husband. and labor leaders have announced
New Britain herald., 1922-11-29
MISERABLE WITH { INDIGESTION
 One Box of "FruIt-a-ilVes" ! Brought Relief

OLD CHATHAM, CoLuMBrA Co.,, NY. VI was bothered with Constipation. Liver Trouble and Indigestion for three years, and tried all kinds of medicine without relief. was so bad would have dull, heavy feeling In the pit of my stomach after eating. saw "Fruit-a.tives" advertised and bought two 5oc boxes. Before had finished ono box, I was relieved and now have no moro trouble. I recommend these Fruit La1o Table.s".
 VIM. GALE SHEPHERD. boc q box, 6 for $2.50, trial size, 25c. At dealers or from FRUIT-A-TIVES Limited, oGDENsBURG, NY.
New Britain herald., 1922-11-29

she will be nominated at a meeting Of the labor union party Sunday night.
New Britain herald., 1922-11-29
Why Have a
 Sour Stomach
Stliart's Dyspepsia Tablets After Meals Insure a Sweet Stomach From
 All Dyspepsia Distresses.

You have probably been through the experience when your stomach went sour and filled with gas and
New Britain herald., 1922-11-29
MONEY NO OBJECT
Owner of Scotlnnd's Famous Gretna Green Smithy Docs Not Want to Sell His Premises

Carlisle, Scotland, Nov, 29, (By As- sociated Press).--The famous smithy at Gretna Green. famous for it's past connection with runaway marriages is threatened with demolition by the local utilitarian council at Amman, which has decided that the building is a dangerous obstruction to the in- creasing motor traffic in Dumfries- shire
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1922-08-18
BOOZE FOUND IN
R AID ON HOTEL

breaking into what II said by them
20 b. one 81 the largest booxe rings
N the city. federal prohibition ngentH
faided tho New Avon hotel. 900 Sec.
ond ave. ana arrested Hugo Dcrciter.
Emil Hoffman and Bernard Ward.
Thursday night.
Officers assert that sailors were
IN tbs act Of purchasing whisky
when the arrests were made.
Ward n said 20 be manager OF the
Rainier Taxi company. while Bereitcr
and Hoffman are employees at the
hotel.
More than 100 quarts of whisky
were seized rounded up from caches
In seven rooms.
This place has been an eyesorc 20
civic dsrcncy." one Of the officers
who made the arrests declared Fri
day. we have known tina, nniiofa
were freely supplied with liquor ~
the New Avon for some time. but
waited until We could catch the ped
dicrs red.handedr
The hotel has become 30 widely
known az resort fer thirsty sailors.
one sailor a. alleged 10 have told
officers that some ~ tho reamen
were denied shorc.ieave In Seattle
because OF their affinity for this
''oa sis"
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1922-08-18
CLAIM FRAUD IN
INSURANCE CASE
Man Called Dead Two Years
Arrested In Northwest

Identified ms Elwell H. Aibrltton.
wealthy automobile dealer Of Hlr-
mingham. Ala. who was supposed to
have been drowned two years ago. "a
man giving tho name or J. G. Ellis
was being taken from Tacoma 20 the
Southern city Friday 20 face alleged
money shortages. while police thru.
out the Pacific Northwest were
searching for his woman companion.
who disappeared.
ELLIS. or Albritton. was arrested
Wednesday. At iIoQulam. The WON.
an fled. taking with her. Il IN be-
lieved. n considerable sum OF money
that the man Il said 70 have obtained
by eashing forged checks In Ala
hama.
Albritton's diaappsarnnce caused
much comment az the time. iiia an.
tomobllo was found In a river. but
his body never was recovered. Heia.
tlves are now IN litigation over their
attempt 10 collect ttos. 900 inaurance.
The arrest was made after officials
and private detectives had trailcd tho
miaeing man across tho continent.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1922-08-18
COL. HUSTON TO
HEAD VETERANS
Election OF Officers to Be
Held Today

with election OF officers for the
coming year slated a. the big event
Of the day. delegates 10 the card an.
nuai national convention OF Veterans
Of Foreign Wars were preparing Fri.
day to conclude their sessions here
Col. Tillinahast Huston. OF New
York. commanding officer Of the isth
engineers IN France u WINS believed
had clear field for the offico Of
eommander.ln.chlef His was the
only name placed In nomination for
the supreme officer AZ a COMMITTEES
nesting held in the city council
chambers Thursday night.
Other nominations were. Andrew
Hawkins. Minneapolis. senior vlce
commandefin.chlcf. Charica Dodson.
Norfolk. Va. and Harry 4. MltAinger
and A. w. Gibson. both OF Pennsyf.
vania. junior vice conmander.in.
chief. Capt J. ]. Joyce. New YORK.
auartefmasicr rvperai: Mai. Robert
Starr Allyn. New York. Judge advo.
cate general. V. r. Maioney. New
York. surgeon general. J. Philips
Anchuitx. Tacoma. chaplain.
The names of Robert g. Woodslde.
retiring commander.in-ehlef. and
John Walker Jones, Of Portland,
were placed IN nomination aa mem.
bcrs 81 the executive committee.
Col Huston is a we'll known figure
IN the national sporting world. He
Is part owner ~ the New York
Yankees ana has a long record Of
brilliant engineering achievements 10
his credit lie was one OF the con.
sulting engineers who raised the bat.
tleship Maine.
At the close Of Thursdays session
Commander Woodslde teieRraphed 10
congress- a resolution asking that tho
announced Intention TO dispose OF the
national soldiers bonus bill immcdl.
ately after the tariff bill was con
cluded be adhered 20. The fact that
the bonus measure has been pending
for more than three years now was
cited.
The Veterans also went on r1cord
by resolution as protesting tho uHe
In many public schools of histories
that "defame or ignore our nations
founders, falsify the cause OF the
revolution and the war OF 1912. ana
discredit the statement Of grievances
made in this Declaration OF Inde
pendenco.
Tho resolution recommends that
an investigation OF the histories in
use In schools thruout the country be
taken up and n report made thru tHe
Veterans OF Foreign Wars Americana
zation committee
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1922-08-18
Eft ALL NIGHT
SAVED
BOYS Dodge Ships in Dark
Until Rescued
l A nigh, fmes With terror en- the

A nirhs flied with terror On the
HACK waters Of Puget sound. doaE'
M rhostiy steamships that riowed
nr4rth tiny craft. was the expert
Erc~ Of two Seattle youths. Jack
kfo,,snd. .. ASIA Ferdinand Sc. and
IIchn Lance. II. asa fdth ave :. AZ
koid 70 Can't. q. Winiucr % hareor
k>atrci boat Ne. /. who rcseucd them
rafN Friday.
The two boys went adtfft IN q
Aonch owned by Nofmfxsi Holland.
rather az Jack. late Thurt<say night.
krhey drgfted gradually into the main
tsrtcry OF Sound steamship travel,
bind for hours lodged dcaha BY tho
snai,cst q fractions. unseea by the
ktrewn % the passing ships
II white trying 20 signal n paaziua
Amer. John fell into tho Sound,
IA was rapidly becoming exhausted
~ his struggles when Jack, hes~oicaily
kskinr his own life. pulled han out.
The tiny launch. without lights.
HAS finally sighsec uear the Ia u ST.
kcrminai. and the hareor patrol beat
Mas sent to the rescue. The boys
r~rc sent home. little the worss for
Vhtir adventure.