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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1922-01-12
JAIL DELIVERY
EARLY TODAY
At VARRENTON
Three C0lOred Men Arrested
Here December 18th
Escape
BREAK BAR OF CELL
Threaten to Kill Fellow Prisoner if He
Gave Alarm-Heward of $50 Of
fered for Their Capture

Three colored prisoners giving the
names of Leroy Green, Howard Nit
chell and Thomas Williams, who were
arrested in Alexandria December Is
last on suspicion of having broken
into a number of stores in nearby
counties, at 2:30 o'clock this morning
broke Jail at Warrenton, Va, and
make good their escape The Alex
andria police have been asked to help
locate the men, who formerly lived
on South Peyton street, in this city.
The men had been confined in the
Jail at Warrenton since December 10.
They were given preliminary hear
ing but their cases had not yet been
taken up by the grand jury. There
were eight men all told in the little
jail at Warrenton, including the three
who escaped. All three were in one
cell. One of the trio secured an iron
bar used for the furnace and after
considerable work they succeeded in
wrenching a steel bar of the cell.
which is about three quarters of an
inch thick. Each then made his exit
from the cell, although the jailor de-
clares it was mighty tight squeeze.
After being out of the cell they
were in the corridor and they then
broke the lock off the big wooden
door.
A few minutes after the men es-
capped Jailor J. w Shirley was noti-
fled of the delivery by colored pris.
oner who occupied an adjoining cell
This prisoner was the only one who
was aroused, and he would have
made an outcry, but the men threat
ened to kill him if he gave an alarm,
he told the tailor However he did
notify the jailor short time afte,
the men escaped.
Sheriff Woolf stated today to a
Gazette representative over the
phone that the last seen of the three
prisoners was at Calverton. Va.
which is nine miles this side of War.
renton. The men were preparing tc
board freight train and this trair
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1922-01-12
First Baptist S. S. Officers

The officers of the First Baptist
Sunday School for the year of 1922
have been elected as follows: superin-
tendent, Samuel W. Pitts; first assist
ant superintendent. James L. Foster:
second assistant. Mr.. Hudgins; third
assistant. Robert Fl. Cox; secretary,
Floyd G. Saunders; first assistant sec
retary. BENJAMIN Minor; second as
sistant, Russell Nails: treasurer. a.
Sidney Mankn: pianist. Mrs. Helen
Nails: assistant, Miss Annie Brown;
chorister. James l.. Foster librarian,
Miss Ethel Remington: superintendent
Of home department. Mrs. Charles A..
Howard; superintendent of the cradle
roll. Mrs. H. A. Taylor and assistant
superintendent of the cradle roll, Mrs.
A. G. Carr.
The above named officers will take
charge on next Sunday and will serve
throughout the year.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1922-01-12
Police Court Renovated
New Civil and Police Justice Nov
Uses Old Courtroom For
All Trials

The old police court room, which
recently was renovated for the use of
the new civil and police justice, is
now being used daily. a coat of paint
has ben added to the sidewalks and
all of the woodwork has been re-
nainted and the office appears great
iy improved. The criminal docket is
called daily at o'clock with Justice
F. G. Duvall presiding and the civil
docket follows at 10 o'clock each
morning. Melvin H. Devers is the
court bailiff. It is expected that a
safe will shortly be placed in the Of
flee for storing valuable papers of
the court.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1922-01-12
NEVBERRY Fate
IN HANDS OF
two SENATORS
France and Weller, of Mary
land Hold Balance of
Power
SIX VOTES UNCERTAIN
Jones of Washington and Norris of
Nebraska Line up With Opponents
OF Michigan Senator

Washington, Jan. II.-Shifts OF
belated alignments in the Senate's in.
tense controversy over the seating OF
Senator Truman H. Newberry, OF
Michigan, produced a situation to,
night wherein the two wavering Mary,
land Senators and their votes may de-
termine whether Mr.. Newberry re-
tains his seat or loses it.
A day of feverish conferences and
stirring debate with the development
that two Of the doubtful" Senator'S
had gone to the opposition of New
berry so frightened the lines that two
or three votes will determine the fate
of the Michigan Senator. Senators
Weller and France, regarded by the
Newberry managers as leaning to-
ward their cause, while the Mary
landers themselves decline to state for
publication their definite position
were left almost, if not quite, in a
position of control tonight.
Senator Weber remained silent TO-
day regarding his vote and made the
following explanation:
DO not care TO make any state
ment in advance, not at least until
the case is closed and all the argu-
ments finished. Suppose I had an
nounced how l would vote when l was
being asked last week and before Sen
ator Newberry took the floor in his
own defense. No, wait until all the
evidence is in.
Senator France would not commit
himself any further than he did last
night when he authorized the state
ment that 81 will not say definitely
how / shall vote, but it is probable I
will vote to keep Newberry in the
Senate"
The best information obtainable is
that there remain not less than half
dozen doubtful" Senators, including
Weller and France. A switch in senti-
ment tomorrow on the part of two or
three of them-no matter which of the
two courses they may have in mind
tonight-is all-important.
Senator'S Jones, of Washington, and
Capper, of Kansas, Republicans, made
up their minds today to vote against
Senator Newberry and were removed
from the doubtful list. Senator Jones
made the concluding speech of today's
long and spirited debate and explained
his position. simultaneously Senator
Lenroot, progressive Republican, re-
turned from Wisconsin and was listed
as about to enter the Newberry camp,
while Senator McNary, of Washing
ton, was reported as finally ready to
cast his ballot for Newberry. No
agreement could be reached for final
action today, but it seems probable to-
morrow.
The generally accepted doubtful
list tonight follows:
Willis, of Ohio, who discussed the
Newberry case with President Hard
ing today, but refused either to talk
about the White House conference or
commit himself on his vote; Weller
and France of Maryland; Switzerland,
OF West Virginia; Pepper, the new
Senator from Pennsylvania, and John
son of California, who is absent.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1922-01-12
Death Claims w. P. Graves

Willard P. Graves, So years old
died suddenly last night at his resi-
dence, 623 South Fairfax street.
Heart trouble is supposed to have
been the cause Of his sudden death.
Mr.. Graves is survived by four
daughters as follows: Miss Myrtle
NJ. Graves, Miss Lucy NJ. Graves,
this city; Mrs. George A. Chadwick
Washington Grove. Md, Mrs. Fred A.
McGraw, Gaithersburg, Md
The deceased for 81 years was en-
gagged in the grocery business in
Alexandria. Owing to the infirmities
incident to his advanced years he re-
tired from business about four years
ago. Mr.. Graves was one of the old.
est grocerymen in the city.
The deceased was born at McGraw
n. Y. and spent his early life ir
Palmyra, Wisconsin. He served
in the northern army during
the civil war and 1864 he married
Miss Lucy NJ. Libby, of Manchester
N. H., and lor~'ed in Alexandra
where ne pr in the grocery bus
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1922-01-12
SCHOOLS have
ENROLMENT OF
1928 PUPILS
Five New Flags and -Four
Metal Flagpoles For
Schools
sl5O FOR ATHLETICS
Ready to Teach Domestic Science
district Teachers Meeting here
March 30-3l.

The regular meeting of the city
school board was held last night al
Lee School building. There were
present the chairman, DR.. S. B. Moore
and Messrs Leadbeater, Cox, Tennes-
son. Bladen, Bayne, Dare, Perry, Dr.
Powell and Mrs. c. w. Wattles and
also Supt. Sweeney and Miss Pierce,
the last named supervisor of instruc-
ton.
The committee on schoolhouses and
furniture reported five new flags and
four metal flagpoles had been pur,,
chased for the various buildings, and
thev also reported that gas pipes had
been installed in the high school build
ing. The superintendent then an
nounced that the schools were prepar-
ed to introduce domestic science as
soon as an appropriation could be
secured to employ teachers and pur-
chase necessary equipment.
Communications from Ladies' Aux
iliary Y. NJ. C. A., and Business and
Professional Womcn's Club urging the
prompt introduction of domestic
science in the schools were received
and referred to committee to lnvestl-
gate and make recommendation.
Special committee appointed to
have high school grounds graded and
sodded, also to put the grounds and
fence at Washington School in good
order. Special committee was also
appointed to look into the feasibility
of introducing music in the schools.
The sum of $50 was appropriated
to assist in athletics at the high school
The members generally expressed
qualification at the success attained
bv the football and basketball teams.
The superintendent reported that
an enrolment of 29.S out of school
population of 5,745 average attend
ance of 2,641. o
/ General Lees birthday, January l9,
will be observed by closing of the
schools.
The superintendent reported it was
desired to hold District Teachers
meeting in Alexandria. March 30 and
81. He was authorized to extend nee
essary invitation, also the use of the
auditorium was permitted and he was
authorized to make any other neces-
sary arrangements. ;,
Miss Pierce stated that there would
be an educational meeting in Chicago
next month and urged the board to
send one of its members.
/ She also reported that about loo
children in the primary grades that
are not getting on as fast as they
should due to the crowded conditions
and half dav schools. She recommended
that these children be given special in
structions during the summer so they
could be advanced to their proper
grade next session. This matter left
| in the hands of the Superintendent and
! Sunervisor to arrange. Mr.. Bayne
from the building committee reported
that he had talked to Mr.. Ticer of the
! finance committee of city council that
Mr.. Ticer stated to him that City
/ Engineer Dunn has authority to ask
for bids for the new school building
as soon as the plans are ready. Tho
superintendent was authorized to ap'
ply University of Virginia tests al
the high school.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1922-01-12
RECOVER AUTO

Policeman Lawrence Padgett yes
terdav afternoon found a seven pas
senccr Chandler car abandoned on a
field in the northwestern section OF
the city. TIE Washington authorities
were notified and later it was identi-
fed by Franklin Parks of Washing
ton as his property. Mr.. Parks came
here and got the machine.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1922-01-12
Card Party Tonight

The Catholic Daughters of Amer
ica will give card party tonight in
81 Mary's Hall. Many handsome
nrizes will be awarded the successful
contestants, and it is expected that a
large crowd will attend. These
narties are growing in popularity.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1922-01-12

Tho fntaT number Of rontes is Az
75o. covering 1.163.S06 miles end re-
nnirin~ annual travol of carriers nj
90 522 9S0 r,iIns. The cost of the
service is s85 10000.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1922-01-12
IN CONGRESS
YESTERDAY
SENATE

Fnlivened debate on the resolution
TO unseat Senator Newberry, of Mich
igan, prevented vote, and Republican
efforts to set an hour for voting were
frustrated by Democrats, indicating
that the contest may continue until
Friday. Charges by Senator Cara
way, of Arkansas, that Senator New
berry's speech of defense delivered
Monday was written by his Republi-
can colleagues started a wrangle in
which Senator Robinson, of Arkansas
Spencer, of Missouri, and other rabid
partisans participated. Senat or
Owen, of Oklahoma, introduced a
resolution to unseat the Michigan
senator on the ground that his cleo
ton was corrunt. The Democratic
resolution was discarded with a view
to modification, but neither proposal
was voted upon.
Senator Dial, of South Carolina,
directed the attention of the Senate
to the lack of heat and lighting in the
public schools Of the District of Co
lumbia.
THE HOUSE
The appropriations committee re-
ported the annual postoffice ap-
Hropriation bill, carrying S555, ,964.-
600, reduction of S24,745,000, with
the air mail service eliminated from
the bill.
The Zihlman bill for the pensioning
of police and firemen of the District
of Columbia who were denied the S240
annual bonus. was reported.
The Lampert bill to increase the
force and salaries Of the Pension Of
flee was under discussion, and is ex-
pected to pass today, vote being pre-
vented yesterday by an early motion
for adjournment.
Representative Bacharach, of New
Jersey. introduced bill for the rails
ing of revenue BY Scent per gal
Ion tax on gasoline to provide a
bonus for ex-service men.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1922-01-12
Cut in Price of Gas

Through an error in The Gazette
Of Yesterday, it was stated that City
Councilman ". C. Baggett offered a
resolution providing for 81 gas and
this should have been $3.50 with 20
cents off for each ! 900 cubic feet.
The prevailing price Of gas is 81
with 20 cents off making it S1.80.
he stated was coming toward Alex
andria. The apprehension of the
men is expected. All three men were
thinlv clad according to the jailor. A
reward of $50 has been offered for
their apprehension:
At the house where the men were
cantured in this city the police recov-
cred several hundred dollars worth
of merchandise, including considera-
BILE clothing.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1922-01-12

Danville-A refund of Sl,5S5.2O
has been ordered by Judge D. Price
Withers to the firm of W. Y. NOEL
and Co. The tobacco concern recent.
" filed petition asking for relief
and alleging that city and State tax
on capital had been enormously as
sessed and paid under protest. The
State treasury representative were
present and admitted the error where
upon an order granting the reiiel
was entered up.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1922-01-12
ESTABLISHED l7A

Oldest Daily Newspaper In the
United States and Best Advertis-
ing Medium in Northern Virginia
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1922-01-12

Wakefield-Th Bank of Sussex
and Surry. whose principal banking
house is located in this village, but
which maintains branches at lvor and
Dendron celebrated its anniversary
here today, and incidentally present
ed to its stockholders the new and
spacious banking house, which it has
recently erected-one of the finest
bank buildings in south side Virginia.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1922-01-12
WASHINGTON
DAY BY DAY
(From our Special CorresDondent')


Washington Jan. 12.-Postmasterr
General Will H. Hays was appealed
to by Franklin P. Rupp, OF baltl-
more, to find his brother, oamuel,
from whom he became separated IN
"Back in the year 1861 when the
Civil War broke out" said the letter
to the Postmaster General, 1--WE were
large la ses boys at that time and we got
separated Sc apart. Ny brother Samuel
Rupp) went to Frederick county to
live with Kefavour family in the
have not seen him nor heard from
him. l am now 72 years old. his
brother, Franklin P. Rupp, and if
Samuel is living is 70 years old. Dear
Sir. if you can help me to find him
if he is living, I pray for him every
day that we meet again on earth"
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1922-01-12
VIRGINIA NEWS
PARAGRAPHED

Heathsville-The McNeal Dodson
Company, of Reedville, Va. is DIS
tributing a 10 per cent dividend to
its stockholders. The McNea!-Ed-
wards Company, of Reedvllle,, has
also declared 10 per cent dividend.
Fredericksburg-Fire today in Pitts
Leader Theater caused damage esti-
mated at Sl2 900. Origin of the fire
is unknown, but is thought to have
been incendiary. The fire department
saved the building.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1922-01-12

mpden-Sidney-Nearly $50 in
cash, one revolver, and a small
amount of merchandise were stolen
from the Hampden-S Sidney postoftlce
Sunday night, according to Postmas-
ter John w. Rodgers who was the
first person to enter the store this
The evening herald. [volume] (Albuquerque, New Mexico) 1914-1922, 1922-01-25
AGRICULTURE Conference
Committee WOULD RETURN
RATE CONTROL TO STATES
Also Votes in Favor of Repeal of Guaranty Clause
in Transportation Act; Speaker Urges Open
ing of Export Markets to Farmers

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The evening herald. [volume] (Albuquerque, New Mexico) 1914-1922, 1922-01-25

th' next two months before the Nuu
rush caused hF debate 900 supply meas.
ur's and the tariff h'eluz Dr wait to
take ih'm up nt % spec aI session uf
tho senate
The bonus viii Do, ths subject 10 "a
house republican conference tomorrow
Despite the obstacles rlisod by S.r-
rotary Mellon and others Co th. bonus
legislation the lenders of both branch
"s of UuuTrraa today wcrs said 10 boz
iu accord that rho u.Il should ha pass
'd before adjournment whether taxes
nr other measures tu raise Doe bonus
funds would be- raised In the bin was
question let open There was said
tu he s1tu" sentiment among the lead
ors 20 pass hll Rrautinr the bonus
and l'use over until the nest session
uf congress tho provisions for meeting
tho obligation
TN. republican leaders aGre.d 10
make au effort r0 psss before tdiourn-
mont 90, proposed merchant marine
LEGISLATION lluIs" leaders w,r, uf tho
opinion that DO would boz Iwpuss.bi, io
dispose ut either INus, rplupurfiuu.
mont ur government REORGANIZATION
Legislation U this s.seinr.
The evening herald. [volume] (Albuquerque, New Mexico) 1914-1922, 1922-01-25
RUSSIA WILL Join
GERMANY FOR PEACE
REVISION. IS FEAR
France Worrying Over
Conferences Being
Held in Berlin

PARIS Jan g. tly tho N-su"I.
atcd Tr'--' Tho French govern
mvnt h'cau-v ul iu1 .rWHt.Du received
from Berlin ls much prruU0uUird hN
what it consider fh' possibility uf
an agreement between tho German and
Russian HoVie't governments with t
view 90 forcing consideration ut ro,Is.
ton Of the peace treaties uf the coming
Genoa conference. it was understood
a. tho foreign office today That
office had he,a advised THAT ktrI
Hadek Of ,hs soviet diplomatic forces
was IN Berlin together with several
other soviet repre- zDutatIyDs engaging
In conferences with representative ut
the German government
Premier Lloyd George lnterpr"tl
tiDn ~ tho uEenda for }it Grnoa CON
ference hnldinu that the fret suh-
icct discussed Doe that of general Eur
rupcuu peace ALSO Is Disturbing the
French official circles whore further
light i- desired az 90 just What peace
uueHs tho british prime minister
has in mind The French NieWpoini
BE- That p"H," between Greece and
Turkey cannot h' discussed 100 G,noh
The evening herald. [volume] (Albuquerque, New Mexico) 1914-1922, 1922-01-25
CARDINAL MERCER
DARK HORSE FOR
CHOICE AS POPE
Belgium Prelate Likely
to Get Most Votes on
First Ballot

ROME. jan 20 -lly the Associ-
utsd Press .# The funeral NJ Pop"
Heuedipt VIII be- held %; three u'Diock
tomorrow afternoon lt was announced
uf the vatican to-day.
Pilgrims today continued to ar
rive from all PARTS or ltuA camping
IN the open l.r before 81 Peters in
the hope uf getting % Ehmp-' of the
body More thuu hail a. million per
sons have filed past the gHfItalpus in
fn, 'Wp dHys 40 winch the body lies.
Meanwhile th, foreign cardinals
continue to arrive fur the C,uclaNe of
~" sacred college az which the new
pontiff Will be- elected Cardinal
M-rci,r OF Belgium. who is looked
upon az somewhat nf dark horse
in the election. rs expected In time
for ,ho uncrrt
it is acknoN edged on an sides that
he b. certain To- pan NOR. votes on
the first ballot than any other for
vigr cardinal
Intcresi In she election centers
greatly upon tt- possible effect on
the relations between tha vatican and
the Italian government Cardinal
Mafn b.. represcntcd A. being sup
ported BY the group favoring a re-
auUrunchmeut while cardinal Gas
pHrrl now acsing head - the church,
fuvnrs continuance ~ ben"dtcts pol
icip= of tolerance without recogni-
ton Cardinal Merry del Val. also
mentioned 40 possible choice. N
-upported hy the faction favorinE alb
snlute separation. This group Is
thought To- have more than major
ity In tho concldVe. A two thirds
vote however. is necessary for cleo
lion
The evening herald. [volume] (Albuquerque, New Mexico) 1914-1922, 1922-01-25
Bank Bandits
Are Surrounded
By a Posse
Running Fight in Prog
ress in Eastern
Oklahoma

TAliLkotAH, Okla Jan go Mes
-'ntern reached here this afternoon
from sheriff tieurge gonrd'a poss
siHiInE tkAt running nrht was IN
progress between officers aud two
nhhliis who today held up and robbed
iho Farmers State Bank 30 Paia nm
of about $500
The runners said the outlaws horses
hhd been shot frum under their riders
Tue bandits nra rspnrted 20 bs aur q.
rounded ln u th,cket
The evening herald. [volume] (Albuquerque, New Mexico) 1914-1922, 1922-01-25
ALBUQUERQUE
MAN TEST|F|ES
To EXECUTIONS
Rev. Kerr Saw No Illegal
Hangings of Soldiers
in France

wAsHINGTON. Jan. 20 Rcsum-
ing the inquiry into charges of aiieg
ed Illegal executions Of American sol
diers overseas. the special senate IN
yeatiRatipg committee today was told
by Henry Gentry. negro, Lawrence.
Kans. he saw Major Jos Phillips.
orange. y. j. ncgro shoot William
Patterson neEru private for refusing
10 help the cook rut bread Gentry
said Patterson died and 80 fIr az Lr
knew the negro WINS never tried
During his administration as COM
uuudcr of the military prison at Girv-
ye- Captain William 4 Frcehoffa -
Fort Crook. Nebraska. testified that
guards were given positive orders no.
to use clubs except IN self defense.
and that the orders were not violated
The Rev Frank NJ Kerr pastor ~
q Presbyterian church al Hampstead,
y y, a chaplain overseas, who was
summoned from Albuquerque y. A.
declared there were Only two hang
ing- a. that post one Of the men
hanged % white man ne said ad
mittinE that he had attempted to as
sIult an ~ year old girl but that he
did no. believe it came within the
realm uf % capital crime. nutic"
sent hy the chaplain TO the condemn
I'D mans brother set forth that bee
had been hanged, he said
The Hev Frank ". Kerr was sum
mun.d To Washington as q wltns m
following an Interview printed In the
sunday Herald In which Hov Kerr
said he had heard OF no Illegal eNecu-
tious. lie has been living her" at tho
Elks club