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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1922-12-13
ROYAL ARCANUM
ELECTS OFFICERS

A well attended meeting of AleXan-
dria Council No. G27 Royal Arcanum
was held last night in Pythian Tenn
pie. Considerable routine business was
transacted. One application for mem
bership received, and the annual cleo
ton of officers took place with the fol
lowing results; Representative to the
Grand Council o. Il. Pierpoint; Alter
nate Representative, w. H. Thorpe;
Regent o. B. Pierpoint; Vice Regent
j. r. Watkins; Secretary, James r.
Mansfield; Collector, James H. Mans
field: Treasurer, George Uhler, Ora
tor. p. W. Hauspmg; Chaplain, Alvin
Powell; Guide. J. Frank Petty; War
den, w. H. Thorpe; Sentry, T. F. Nc
Dermott; Trustees, John G. Cockey,
James G. Graham, and John T. Wat
kins. These officers will be installed
on January 9, by deputy Grand Regent
Alvin Powell. The local Council Of
the order has begun work on its plan
for entertainment of the Grand Coun-
ell of Virginia, which will meet in this
city, April II, Is, 1928.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1922-12-13
CHRISTMAS CHEER BY POST

The first observed is a dear old
lady with siivery hair a9d gold rim
med spectacles, comfortablyan d neat
ly dressed. She's handling up great
big box that will barely enter through
the window. We catch the phrases,
"A missionary boX(-value thirty dol
lars" This representative, no doubt
of an association of Cody mothers
and this is a package of good things
that will some where make some lone
" mCtherless children glad.
The dear, good woman turns away.
A smile OF JOY and satisfaction on her
kindly face.
There comes a sweet young woman
with bright blue eyes beaming though
n pair of horn-rimmed glasses, bear
ing five or six small neat packages
which she quickly and quietly mails.
We have no hint of where they go
nor of their worth, but from the half
sad serious smile that lights her face
as she turns to go one may well sur
mise that these little gifts, to absent
friends and loved ones, mean days OF
real vet cheerful sacrifice.
The third to east a shadow across
the window is a dusky dame of mid
die age a somewhat faded gingham
frock protruding meath heavy fur-
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1922-12-13
Prepare for Sending
Out Xmas Baskets
Salvation Army To Bring Cheer To
More Than 100 Families Al
Yuletide.

"Keep the pot boiling" This time
honored slogan again has been placed
out by the Salvation Army on the iron
pots distributed on King street in or
der to raise funds to furnish 100 or
more Christmas baskets for the worthy
poor Of the city. One of the Salvation
Army lassies stands beside the iron
pots and The generosity of the public
thus far has been splendid according
to Capt. Mcintyre, in charge of the
Salvation Army here. He expresses
hope that by Christmas he will have
sufficient funds in hand to warran;
sending out considerable more than
100 baskets which will be filed with
everything necessary for Christmas
dinner.
The Salvation Army also is making
active preparations for its annual
Christmas entertainment which will
he held the evening Of December 20.
An elaborate program OF exercises is
beirg prepared for this event.
It is proposed by Capt. Mcintyre to
send out the baskets Saturday Deem
her o.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1922-12-13
THE ALEXANDRIA GAZETTE. WEDNESDAY DECEMBER E. 1922

trimmed coat. She presents a box
of sufficient size to hold skirt,
cape or something of the sort and in
forms the keeper of the window that
she wants it sent back to where it
came from and that it is not what it
perports to be, or words to that eff
feet. A package from some mail
order house no doubt that did not con-
form to the picture and description in
the artistic catalogue-delay-and dis
appointment written on her dusky
face.
Moral-Buy at home. See what you
get and get what you want.
The fourth that comes in fifteen
minutes is smart young man, tall
well built, yet scarcely out of his
teens. Stepping briSkly, head erect, he
walks right up and thrusts package,
a box about a six inch cube, right at
the genial clerk. One may not guess
The contents, but its valuation we may
safely say will represent a sum equal
to, or may lie in excess of the young
mans esmi-monthly wage. But what
Of that-so it makes glad the heart OF
one he loves and brings a Merry
Christmas to the two.
And now to mar the romance of the
scene here comes a man with three
huge boxes bearing the homely mark
ing Of a baking company. This but
tells what the P. o. department is do
ing for our commercial folks.
One thirty and the rush hour now
is on. A female of uncertain age-she
tarries long and talks in undertones
as she gives directions, and valua-
tons of half dozen packages of va
rious shapes an sizes, while tired and
comely mother with two small boys
awaits her turn tc post pair of pack
ages. The one bundele neatly wrap
ped-may be a gown for sister or a
suit for brother, who is off at school.
This she carries tenderly. The other
heavy box that may contain a bu-
shell measure full Of something good
to eat is borne between the sturdy
lads.
And now in line are duplicates Of
numbers one and two and four, de-
scribed above and still they come. The
long, the short, the rich, the poor, the
black and white. The man of middle
age, the youth, the grandpa and the
boys. Grandmas, mothers, sisters,
aunts. Maidens of uncertain years
and budding debutantes, each bearing
a package-some half a score. Not
simply packages but real Christmas
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1922-12-13
Condition Improving

The condition Of Thomas Dawson
Of 1911 Prince street, driver for the
Alexandria Laundry, who was injured
Saturday afternoon when an electric
car struck the rear end of his truck
is reported considerably improved. Mr.
Dawson is still a patient at the Finer
gency Hospital, Washington, where he
was taken following the accident. His
son who was with him at the time es-
capped with slight injuries. Mr.. Daw-
son sustained several broken bones and
was badly cut il is stated. The truck
was considerably damaged. The acct
dent happened at Farlee, Arlington
county.
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President Ebert's
Daughter Has job

Bedin-Being the daughter of the
president of Germany means very lit
tie in the young life of Frauelein
Ebert. This young lady-daughter Of
the saddle maker president-has taken
a position as Librarian in the city IL
brary here.
Following her graduation from the
university at Goettingen, Frauelein
Ebert announced her new connection
with the library. She must pass a rig
id examination before being actually
accepted as full librarian. She may
be seen daily in the reading room of
the big library learning the routine of
her future work.
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rest From Washington

Miss Mary Cox, Of Washington, is
the guest of Mrs. NJ. A. Dillingham;
and the Misses Dillingham;, in Brad
dock Heights.
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Visiting in Berryville

Visiting in Berryville
Miss Dora Ashby Tayior, who has
been the guest Of her uncle and
aunt, the Rev. DR.. and Mrs. Will
liam jackson Morton, in North
Washington street, left yesterday for
a: visit to relatives in Berryville. be-
fore going TO Richmond, where she
will spend the holidays with her
mother Mrs Samuel Taylor. For
the past several months Miss Tay-
lor has been in charge Of the Red
Cross work in Savannah, Georgia,
and she is TO be commended for her
wonderful work, having successfully
completed $1,000 drive, which she
put on.
Crest From Washington
Miss Mary Cox, Of Washington, is
the guest of Mrs. NJ. A. GiIlingham
and the Misses Dillingham;, in Brad
dock Heights.
Patient at Hospital
Mr.. E.. 3. Baldwin, Of RosemOnt,
is patient at the Alexandria Hos
pital.
Moved to Virginia Highlands
Mr.. Isaac Davis and family, for
merly of Fairfax County, are occupy
Ing their newly purchased home in
Virginia Highlands.
Mrs. Apperson Returns
Mrs. B. NJ Apperson has return
ed to her home in Culpeper. after
visiting her son and daughter-in-law,
Mr.. and Mrs. b. NJ Apperson, al
their home on King street.
Receiving Congratulations
Mr.. and Mrs. Charles s. Astryke
are receiving congratulations on the
birth of a son.
Greatly Imroyed
MIS- Thompson, Of Fairfax Court
House, who has been i'll at the home
cf her daughter, Mrs. Thomas A.
Burns, on Princess street.
Children Improved
Bentley and Dorothy Apperson,
children Of Mr.. and Mrs. NJ. A. APP
person, who have been i'll with scar
let fever at their home on King
street, are convalecent.
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kN,SOCEETY..lL}}

a great success in every respect.
Mrs. Samuel B. Moore presided at
the tea table, and was assisted by
Miss Margaret Moore. Miss Cath
crime Leadbeater, Miss Margaret Og-
den, Miss Margaret Eggborn, Miss
Elizabeth Swan, and Miss dorothy
King.
Mrs. Pickett, chairman Of the COM
mittee. announces that the second
card party will be held in the evening
during the last week in January.
Returns to Philadelphia
Mrs. Howard Pitt. who has been
the guest of her mother, Mrs. Belle
S. Mays, in King street, left today
for her home in Philadelphia.
Interesting Meeting Yesterday
Al the meeting of the Cameron
Club Yesterday afternoon. which was
held at the residence Of Mrs, vii
liam Jackson Morton,: in NORTH
Washington street, MIR. Rich gave 2
clear. concise, and convincing talk
on '"The Purpose of the Citv Mana
gers Plan Of Government. The
Cameron Club enthusiast cally en-
dorses the new plan of government.
Miss Fannie Burke also gave very
interesting address on "The Women
of Turkey"
Mid Winter Concert
Miss Ida Ullman will present her
pupils in a mid-winter concert at
the Young Peoples Building on Fri
day evening, December 18th. at y
o'clock. Miss Ullman viii be assist
ed by Miss Lillian Chenoweth, con
tralto: Miss Minerva Bailey, pianist:
Mr.. Fritz Schaffer, baritone. all of
Washington, and Miss Caroline
Yates, of this city.
Mrs BOYLE Here
Mrs. Francis Boyle. of New York,
arrived here this week to spend the
holidays with her mother, Mrs. b.
K. Smith, at her home in Cameron
street.
Returns to West Point
Mrs. s. l.. Jordan has returned
to her home at West Point, Mississ-.
ippi, after spending the past several
weeks with her son-in-law and
daughter, Mr.. and Mrs. Charles II.
Threadgill, at their apartment IN
the Carlyle.
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Gifts" for dear and absent loved ones.
Take this, brief half hour in the
lobby of our local office and multiply
it by four score mailing hours from
now Till Christmas eve and then by
hundreds of other just such places in
our land and we have faint coneep-
ton of what the postal force is doing
to make Christmas u season of good
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THREE

cheer andleratefui loving memories.
Lets all take off our hats to Uncle
Sam" and wish him . Merry Christ
mas. And then let's try TO be as patti
ent as we can with the working of his
over-wrought, machinery and wish
each and every tired and fretted en-
ploye in his service a Merry Christ
mas ana Happy New Year,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1922-12-13
Communication

New York, Dec. -.
Editor Alexandria Gazette:
Through the generosity of my
Woodawn 2. Y. p. U. am up here
enjoying our National Convention of
the American Game Protective Asso-
citation.
The proceeds of our Thanksgiving
banquet amounting to $3.50 were
given to the pastor for a Christmas
present. nder the leadership of our
wide awake and studious president
Mr.. Milburn Lacey, our B. Y. P. U. of
As members has been organized into
four groups of twelve each, under
group captains.
At the regular Wednesday night
meetings each group in succession
renders a program. Want to see a
really live p. Y. P. u. in action?
Then come TO WoOdlawn Wednesday
evenings at 7 p. NJ.
NOEL j. ALLEN.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1922-12-13

TIC Open Sunday
The Woodlawn Community House
will be formally opened Sunday at .
o'clock. An address will be made by
Ex-senator Clapp and other noted
speakers. He will also present the
flag to the Community House.
Maddox Schwab
Schwab, daughter Of Mr.. and Mrs.
Charles NJ. Schwab, 10 MIR. Wade
Garland Maddox, was soleminzed last
evening at the parsonage OF the Cap
ital Methodist Church. Washington.
The ceremony was performed by the
Rev. A. E. Spielman, in the pres
encet of u number Of intimate rela-
tiyes and friends Of the contracting
parties. Mr.. and Mrs. Maddox will
make their home at 222 South Wash
ington street.
Entertaining ut Bridge
Mrs. George p. Pickett will en-
terrain the Bridge Club, of which
she is q member, tomorrow after
noon at her home in Prince street
Nr. Burke Improving
Mr.. Browse Burke. who has been
quite i'll with typhoid fever, is con-
valescent.
Returns to Baltimore
Mrs. George r. Hills has return
cd to Baltimore after spending the
past week at the home Of Mr.. Rob
ert s. Jones, in Rosemont.
Card Party Yesterday
The first card party Of the series
20 be given by the Mary GUSTS Lee
Seventeenth Virginia Regiment, was
held yesterday afternoon at Lee
Camp Hall, in Prince street, and was
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1922-12-13

TURKEY SUPPER
BY Rector's Aid Society
ST. PAUL'S CHURCH PARISH
HALL
Pitt st. near Duke
Thursday, Dec. Is, from TO p. NJ.
Menu
Roast Turkey Hominy
Sweet Potatoes Giblet Stew
Cranberry Jelly Rolls
Butter Pickles Coffee
75c
Ice Cream, 15e
Homemade Cake, Ice
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1922-12-13

Regina, Saskatchewan.-As many
as 1000 messages were handled in one
day over the Saskatchewan govern
ment's telephone long distance sys-
tenn.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1922-03-11
TAX MATTER Be
AIRED IN COURT.

Is Grady county entitled to sell
the property now belonging to the
Prairie Cotton Oil company to salts
fly delinquent personal tax war
rant issued against the Apache Cot
ton Oil Manufacturing company,
CORNER owners Of the property?
This is the question to be de-
cided in the hearing on the Prairie
Cotton Oil company's petition for a
permanent injunction restraining the
sheriff Of Grady county from selling
the property to satisfy the warrant
issued by the county treasurer The
hearing is docketed for March 25 in
the district court of Grady county.
A temporary restraining order was
obtained by the company.
The taxes which are now delin-
quent were imposed against the
Apache company before the assets
and property Of that corporation
were taken over by the present
operators Of the plant.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1922-03-11
OPENING Gun Of
BASEBALL TRIAL
IS FIRED TODAY
w. A. Attorneys Attack Jurisdiction
Of District Court Here; Spend
Morning gattllng over
This Point.

With Judge A. s. Wells OF Wau-
rika presiding. the trial of tho Chick
asha Baseball association against
the Western association. wherein the
local baseballers seek to retain their
franchise in the circuit. went to bat
this morning
Attorney Johnson of Oklahoma
City and X. d. Melbourne OF rhis
city, attorneys. for the Western as.
sociatlon, spent the morning ses-
sion In attacking the jurisdiction of
the district court in this county to
hear the action. Their grounds for
the contention, proved to be that
c. c. Steinberger, president OF the
Chickasha Baseball association. was
not director in the Western associ-
alton. Frank Parke. w. A. secre-
tary In 1921 and Il. A. Daniels, pres
ent president Of the association,
were used on the stand during the
morning session. Parke was on the
stand when court recessed for noon.
The contention Of Alger and Adj
rian Melton. attorneys for the Chick
asha Baseball association, was that
Mr.. Steinberger was the authorized
representative Of the Chlckasha as
sociation, attended meetings Of the
league and participated in the league
meetings, being therefore director
in the league. Mr. Steinberger was
to go on the stand after dinner.
1t was pointed out by officials that
in the event the court rules Chat Mr..
Steinberger was not director in
the association, then service on
other league officials could not be
secured through the district court
in Grady county, but would have to
be taken to Oklahoma City district
court or to some other city Of the
circuit.
Indications were that the court
would rule on the question of juris-
diction during the early afternoon
and that in the event the jurisdic-
tion was held to be good, that the
trial proper would start.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1922-03-11
GIVES POSITION
ON ISSUE BONDS
PROPOSED HERE
Councilman Duncan Says He Was
MIsrepresented; states for I'M
provemcnt but Thinks Time
is Not opportune.

That the proposed improvements
are needed, but now is an inoppor.
tune time to endeavor to obtain the
approval OF a $4,000 bond issue for
the purpose of installing fire alarm
system and a fire station in the
southwestern part Of the city, was
the statement made this morning by
John II. Duncan, city councilman.
who voted against the ordinance call
ing a special election to determine
whether the bonds shall be issued.
"My attitude In the matter has
been somewhat misrepresented," Mr..
Duncan said. "All of my property
being located in the vicinity and in
view of the fact that 1t would be to
my personal interest to have the
station erected, signed the original
petition asking that sub.fire sta
tion be erected in the southwestern
part of the city with the understand
ing that would ask the city admin
istration to call an election for a
bond issue at some opportune time.
"Since that time I nave talked to
number of representative citizens
about the matter. They expressed
the belief that the issue would be
disapproved If submitted at this
time. When the matter came in for
discussion in the city council, | ex-
pressed myself on what | had ascer-
tanned along this line and in view
of the fact that | conscientiously be-
lieve the issue would be defeated at
this time, / did not care to Hve the
city incur the expense of the election
and lose both money and prestige in
so doing.
1T is my idea that the special elec-
tion should be deferred until the
special election next summer to vote
an extra levy for the maintainence
of the city government, during the
next fiscal year, and also make pro-
visions in the budget for a sufficient
amount 12,OO0--to install the auto
matte fire alarm system. This sys-
tenn is badly needed in Chickasha.
would also suggest including in that
budget other necessary equipment
needed at the central fire station.
After these items are taken. care Of
and business conditions become more
settled, we would then be entitled to
ask for bond issue for the erection
Of fire station in the southwestern
part Of the city and the issue would
be approved"
Mayor Coffman stated this morn
ing after his return from a short
business trip to Oklahoma City, that
he probably will call special meet
ing Of the council Monday or Tues
day to pass on the emergency clause
attached to the ordinance calling a
special election submitting the pro-
posed bond issue to a vote of the
The ordinance was passed
without the emergency clause at
the regular meeting of the council
held Thursday night. If the emer-
gency clause is attached, the election
will be held in connection with the
councilmanic election ON
April 4.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1922-03-11
Ne " REVIVAL IS
READY TO START
HERE ON SUNDAY

With the religious census almost
complete and with other arrange
ments made, everything is in readi-
ness for the beginning Of the Hamil-
ton revival in the First Christian
church tomorrow morning, according
to Rev. c. B. Jones, pastor of the
church.
Orville Edgar Hamilton, evangel-
list who will conduct the revival, IS
expected to arrive here this after
noon. He will make his first ap.
pearance before the congregation to-
morrow morning at which time the
announcement Of the hours for the
future services will be made. The
revival will close April 16-Easter
Sunday.
Chester A. Harris and wife, song
leaders, arrived in the city this
morning. Services Of the church's
adult and intermediate oaoruses will
be placed at the disposal of the
song leaders, Rev. James said.
Rev. Mr.. Hamilton comes to Chick
asha from Fayette, Ohio, where he
has just completed successful re,
vival. He has been engaged in
evangelistic work for more than l.
years, has made several tours of
the world and has conducted sew.
eral revival meetings in Oklahoma
He has held revivals in Norman
Anadarko, Kingfisher and one OF
two other cities in the state.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1922-03-11
EFFORT IS MADE:
CUT ROAD COST
At PRISON FARM
Plan Suggested to Buy or Build
Cement Plant and Operate 1t n
With Convict Labor for
Road Material.
(By The United Press.)

McAlester, Okla, March 11-In
support of a movement inaugurated
at meeting of the state highway
Officials in Chicago recently, seek
ing to force down road building
costs, Oklahoma officials are serious
ly considering establishing a state CO.
ment plant, it became known today
Two plans are said to be under
consideration in this connection:
First, acquisition by the state of
a cement plant at Hartshorne and
the plant to be operated by convict
labor from the state prison here.
Second. construction Of a cement
plant at the prison.
The former plan is said to be
looked on more favorably by highway
officials because the plant is now in
operation and early delivery could
be made should the state decide to
take control Of it. On the other
hand, it was pointed out, it would
take from four to six months to
build plant on the prison grounds
B. E. Clark, state highway COM
missioner, suggested that the Harts-
horne plant be leased by Pittsburg
county for it $1,5O0000 road build
ing project as an experiment The
board of county commissioners has
taken the matter under advisement.
Clark believes the state could
manufacture cement at much low
er figure than the prevailing market
price of SO barrel in this state.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1922-03-11
STRESS NEGLECT
IN SERMON HERE,
BAPTIST CHURCH
Rev. c. c. Morris Shows How People
Neglect Urgent Things In Life
A Applied to the Cav.
Ing Of Souls.
A neglected salvation was the

A neglected salvation was the
theme Of Rev. &. G. Morris IN his
sermon NJ tho First Baptist church
last night. His text was How shall
We escape II we neglect 30 great a
salvationg'
There ls one word IN that text
which suggests why men and women
are finally lost. and that IN the word
neglect" he said. "No one delIber.
ately plans 10 miss heaven with all
that II has and shall ever be. II In
simply because they neglect to give
attention TO the great matter Of
their souls salvation.
"The whole world IN n battlefield
covered over with wrecks. wrecked
health is caused by a neglect to pro.
perly care for the body and then
when we look into the higher realm.
the realm OF religion. our neglect Is
nothing less than tragedy. Even we
christians must always bowail our.
selves that our neglect has been so
serious.
1--WE have neglected people by fail.
lng TO do our dead level boA TO win
them to Christ and salvation. Many
christian people have just enough
religion 20 make them miserable.
And because OF your neglect OF the
vital duties and habits necessary to
a happy Christian life you drift into
coldness and Indifference in the ser
Vice OF God.
Christ came with His great sal
walton to save us from our past. lie
came to save us in our awful stress
ful present He came to save us
from that which is coming next
death and after DEATH"
At the close an appeal was made
for unsayed people to decide for
Christ and three came forward The
sermon tonight will be on the sub.
ject, "The Return of the Lord, the
Resurrection and the rapture" Sun
day morning. "The Knowl G d ge
Supreme Sunday night. "The Wages
Of Sin." and Monday night, "Evolu.
ton. the Doctrine of Infdelity." The
will continue throughout
the week. Services at 300 D. III. and
1880 D. m.