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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1923-02-23
Woman Killed
In Auto Crash
Man Giving Name of
Morris of Arlington
County Driver

A woman about twenty-four
years old lies in an Undertaking
establishment in Laurel, Md. to-
day as result of an automobile
smashup at 300 o'clock this
morning and man giving the
name of Benjamin F. Norris, and
his address as Clarendon, Va, is
being detained to testify before
a coroner's jury which will meet
tonight to investigate the circum-
stances surrounding the accident.
Reports from Laurel are that the
man who was driving the car
did not give the woman's name
to the authorities. 1t is also re-
ported that ne had an operators s
permit bearing the name of NJ
E. Scarborough, was in the mans
pocket. The Virginia license tag
on the car was 40901.
The machine while passing
over a bridge at Laurel crashed
into a pole throwing the woman
out and killing her instantly and
the man giving the name of Nor
ris was badly bruised and is said
to be suffering from shock.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1923-02-23
He Cussed GRAY Cat

He was all dressed up and he
had his best girl and the world
and a beautiful place until, in a
moment of weakness, he spoke to
a cat who crossed his path 1t
was a friendly cat,-there's the
rub That one kind word was
enough to make it a friend for
ife and it rubbed itself ingratiat-
ingly against the immaculate
trousers of the kind new acquaint-
ance At first he pretended not to
notice it, then he looked stealthl-
ly down at the animal and ven
tured a "S-s-s-t!" Kitty thought
that was another overture of
friendship, so she wound herself
in a figure of eight around the
beautifully pressed blue trousers,
leaving a streak of gray hairs at
each circuit.
"Boom-boom," went the drums.
The parade was on. Along came
the Blues. But the man saw none
of it. Stonily he gazed into space,
while a small gray animal, lean
ing at an angle of forty-fiNe de-
grees, wove itself lovingly around
his feet and he wondered how in
Sam Hill he'd ever git rid of
those cat hairSi
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1923-02-23
fBy United PressJ

Richmond. Feb. est is not
expected that the case of the
Commonwealth against Thomas
Pollard will go to the jury until
late this afternoon. The entire
morning session was taken up
in closing arguments. A verdie'
is expected soon afterward.
Richmond, Feb. 23.-Harry NJ
Smith, reputed one Of the most
able criminal lawyers in the
South. began the closing argu-
ment for the defense in the trial
of Thomas Pollard. charged with
Staying his former. stenographer'
Mrs. Thelma Richardson when
court convened this morning.
He will be followed by Richard
Evelyn Byrd, who closes for the
prosecution and it is expected
the case will get to the jury about
one o'clock, the hour set Tor
lunch adjournment.
Mr.. Smith, after a few prelimi-
nary remarks, plunged into the
outstanding features, of the sen
sational murder trial pleading
for an acquittal of his client, de-
that the shooting was an
accident and that "irremediabie
harm has already been done an
man."
Gentlemen of the jury" ne
said. "it is ridiculous to assume
that any argument could change
the views you have doubtless al
ready formed regarding this
case, but to assist you in raech-
ing a clearer and speedier decis-
ion in your collective verdict, |
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1923-02-23
Wore Hat and Won Bet

''I've been saving this hat for
a month to wear for this parade" /"
said the wearer of quite the
smartest chapeau seen on King
street. IF it had rained today |
would have lose my faith in Pro-
vidence. Ever since | bought it |
have been waiting for this day
and | told my husband | wouldn't
wear it until | turned out for this
this celebration. And do you
know" she confided to the slight
ly envious friend with her. "Pve
never been asked to so many
things in my life as | have since
| said that. Jack bet me five dol
lars | couldn't stand it and |
never won a bet in my life 1t
pretty nearly killed me but I'm
going to collect five dollars to-
night, that is if he didn't lose
every cent shooting crap with
the reception committed"
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1923-02-23
Verdict May BE
Returned Before Night
Arguments Are Heard All Mornlngw:verdl,et E: 1, is
Expected Soon Alter the jury IS s Given the

lwish to review some of the facts
presented for your considera>
tion."
He then took up the evidence
presented by the defense and
maintained that Pollard had not
killed Mrs. Richardson intention
ally. but that she died from a
bullet wound received while scuf-
fling with the accused for pos
session of a revolver which she,
herself. had brought to the scene.
1t is known that Mr.. Byrd in
the closing argument, will stress
the fact that Mrs. Richardson
was allowed to lay on the front
lawn of the Pollard home twenty
minutes or more while Pollard
and Mosby West, who was at
the scene, telephoned for his
brother, a lawyer. Hiram Smith,
and one of his counsel, and
others. In direct evidence Byrd
had emphasized the action of Pol
lard Immediately following the
shooting and will contend that
the reaction indicates murder.
Had the shooting been acciden-
tai, Byrd will maintain, Pollard
natural inclination would have
been to grab her in his arms and
seek medical aid, especially with
the hospital only one block away
As i. was he left others to pull
her clothes down over her body
while he ran to the telephone to
call COUNSEL
The largest crowd yet collect
ed in Hastings court was on hand
this morning to hear what prom
ises to be the most brilliant ora
torical battle heard in murder
trial in Virginia in years. By
7:30 o'clock many were waiting
for the doors to pen. Two hours
before the court was to convene,
there was a terrific jam about
the doors and five minutes after
the doros were open there was
not an available inch of room
left in the courtroom.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1923-02-23
Want School Bond
Issue For S15O,OO0
Freeholders of Jefferson
District Arlington
County to Vote

Citizens of Jefferson district,
Arlington county, will vC.e on
March 5 on the proposal to is
Sc $150,O00 worth of bonds for
improvement of schools, Prof.
Fletcher Kemp, superintendent OF
schools, announced yesterday.
The presentation of petition
from the Jefferson district citi-
zens to Judge Samuel Brent ask
ing for the election was delayed
for two weeks on account Of i'll
ness of heads Of the movement.
Judge Samuel G. Brent has
signed the court order, and it
will be published this week.
The sl5O,O00 it voted, will be
allotted as follows: Improvement
of George Mason high school at
Del Ray. estimated cost $4,000;
enlargement of Mount Vernon
Elementary school, $2S,000;
new school at Virginia Highlands,
5000; addition to the Jefferson
coIored school, $4,000.
If the vote favors the issue
the bonds Will be sold only as
they are needed to carry on the
construction. The taxpayers will
not have to pay more than 20
cents on 500 property valuation.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1923-02-23
Alexandria Washington
Lodge Hold Celebra-
ton at ElkS' Hall
SPEECHES ARE MADE
Representatives Fro m
Beverly Lodges of
Massachusetts and Eng
land Attend
Observation-Disclosures Lodge

Alexandria Washington Lodge
of Masons, No. %, las. night
observed the one hundred and
ninety-first birthday of George
Washington, the first illustrious
master of that lodge with cell
ebration held in the auditorium
OF the Elks' Home.
Attending the celebration were
many of the delegates who at
tended the thirteenth annual ses
sion of the George Washington
Masonic National Memorial AS
sociation which concluded its ses
sons here yesterday afternoon.
Alfred {. Moss, master of Alex
andra-W Washington Lodge, presid
ed. The affair was opened with
invocation by Rev.eDr. William j,
Morton, chaplain of the lodge.
During the evening speeches
were made by James II. Price,
grand master of Masons in Vir-
ginia; Andrew l.. Randell, past
grand master of Masons in Texas
William X. Brooks, past master
of Liberty Lodge Beverly. Mas
sachusetts; Dudley II. Ferroll,
grand master of MasonS in Mas
sachusetts and X. p. Baker, Of
Constitutional Lodge, Beverly,
England.
Officers of Alexandria Wash
ington Lodge are Alfred
CHURCHILL Moss, master; Christ
ian Phillip Heishley, senior war
den; Ruben justice Schooley, jun
ior warden; Wor. James Edward
Shim. treasurer; Wor. c, Page
Waller, Jr., secretary; Thos. Will
fred Robinson, jr., senior deacon;
John Thornton Ashton, deasOn;
Wilson Selden Washington, SEN
ior steward; Chas. Aubrey Gala
han junior steward; Geo. Wash
ington Zachary. tiler; Rev. DR..
John Lee Allison, chaplain; Rev.
DR.. Percy Foster Hall, chaplain.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1923-02-23
Officers Are Congratu-
lated on Success of
Affair
REGULATE TRAFFIC
Everything Passed Off in
Excellent Style-Visit-
ors Soon Leave For
Homes

The work of dismantling the
city of her parade decorations
put up several days ago for the
monster parade heid yesterday
afternoon under the auspices OF
the George Washington Birthday
Association, was begun today.
A force of men early this af-
ternoon had most of the decora-
tions down. The work of re-
moving the big reviewing stand
also was begun today.
Members of the committee in
charge of the parade today are
being congratulated on the sue
cessful manner in which the par
ade was carried out. There wa.
not single hitch in the plans
for the demonstration and start
ing five minutes late the parade
went over the assigned route in
the expected required time.
The traffic regulations were
perfect and there was absolutely
no hitch in the handling of mo.
tor vehicles. City Manager Rich
had his traffic arrangements as
near perfect as possible and twen-
ty-fve ex-service men under Eli
lott Hoffman and about an equal
number of Boy Scouts under the
direction of Mr.. Hoxton greatly
aided the police in their work.
Two hours after the parade was
over the streets of the city were
practically cleared, the great
crowd having come here for the
festivities having left by trains
and motor cars.
Immediately following the par
ade the members of the guberna-
torial party including Gov. Trim
kle's staff were entertained by
Mayor William A. Smoot and
wife.
In the hustle and hustle incl
dent to the makeup of the big
parade issue of The Gazette yes
terday the appearance of Motor
Company No. ) in line was un-
Intentionally omitted, this occur
ring in our composing room, the
story having been written and
set. This company made a most
creditable showing with 80 men
in line attired in natty blue uni
forms.
In command of First Lieut.. H,
C. Padgett. The old Hydraulic
engine built in 1875 in charge OF
Julian Ballenger, driver and w.
H. Bontz, engineer, was in line
with this company.
The Friendship Veterans Fire
Association was in command OF
w. Clifton Cunningham, president
and the Canton /. o. 0. F. was in
charge of Col. W. L. Martin.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1923-02-23
ENTIRE WARDROBE
rs CONTRIBUTION ITO
BIG CELEBRATION
Officer Owned More
Clothes in Parade
Than His Share
SOME SNAP SHOTS
"Jim" Seems to Have
Been Only Man Who
Had Riding Pants and
he Wasn't Selfish

One young cavalry officer in
this vicinity, by actual count, had
four pairs of trousers, three very
spiffy pairs of army boots, two
sweaters and a pair of gloves, in
the parade, not counting the
smart uniform worn by himself.
The count took place in popu-
lar drug store. Eight members of
various important committees had
gathered around the tables for
hot chocolate and a few minutes
gossip.
"These are Jim's riding breech-
es," commented one committee
man, gazing approvingly at his
khaki clad legs stretched at ease
under a table.
"And so are these" spoke up
another.
"This is Jim's sweater" volun-
teered third.
"And these are Jim's boots" ;"
wound up a fourth member of the
group.
After that it assumed the pro-
portions of a game and each new
conner in the drug store went
through a catechism as to the
ownership of the whole or any
part of his costume.
At a late hour yesterday even
ing the count stood as above:
four pairs of riding breeches,
three pairs of boots, two sweat
ers, one pair of gloves, all be-
longing to Jim Patterson. And
Captain Patterson himself was
just about the glass of fashion
and the mould of form.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1923-02-23
Playground Association
Sells 5000 Cherries

approximately 5000 artificial
cherries were disposed of yester-
day by the young ladies who
were working for the Alexandria
Playground Association. gsb
The total receipts were $3.50
dollars. This amount is however
lacking reductions for expenses.
Mrs. T. Clifton Howard wishes
to thank heartily the thirty
young ladies who. so Loyalty
braved the cold winds and sold
these souvenirs in the streets
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1923-02-23
1860 March In
Birthday Parade
Big Traffic Over Roads
and on Electric
Trains

Figures submitted by City Man
aeer Rich show an almost unbe-
lievable amount of traffic handled
yesterday in Alexandria. Off
cials appointed by Manager Rich
kept tally at the most important
points along the road over which
automobiles came into the city
By actual count 1880 cars came
in North Washington street, from
the direction of Washington; l.
IO7S came in King street; 3S6 in
Alfred street, from the south.
This does not include the 9th
streets through which AUTOMOBILE
es could have entered, escaping
count. The total, by actual
count, was 2,S44 automobiles,
coming into the city from early
morning till 2:SO when the streets
were closed. 1t is estimated tina
fully $500 automobiles were in
Alexandria.exclusive of those be
longing to residents of this city
An official charge of the count
reported that 900 cars came in
North Washington street between
the hours of 1890 and 2:30.
which would mean coming in
the rate of eight cars a minute.
Mr.. Percy E. Cliff, superintend-
ent of the Washington-Virginia
Railway Company submits re-
port of the number OF passengers
handled by the railway company
yesterday.
Four thousand seven hundred
and fifty excursionists trave'cd to
and from Alexandria yesterday.
in addition to the commuters and
the roads regular volume OF
travel, making a total of NOR
than 10000 persons for the day.
| Manager Rich reports that, ac-
cording to official count, 1891
persons marched in the parade
yesterday but adds that the oflicia!
who counted the marchers was
not able to get the number of
those who dropped out of the
parade before the end was reach
ed. 1t is estimated that more
than 12,6OO persons took part in
the parade.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1923-02-23
!. !. = ]. :. = = = II = =
Rum Runners
,n Form Trust
(JJnited Press)

:. New York, Feb. 23.-"ln-
!. ternational Rum Runners,
= Inc.," may be the trade name
!. of newly formed anglo
:. American syndicate, first OF
!. the fleet of 80 ships was
= reported off the New Jersey
! Coast today.
: Sight of the amateurish
= way in which various rum
= runners now operating be-
\ tween here and the Bahamas
!. permitted themselves all
!. manner of difficulties and still
:. made huge profits, may have
:. tempted certain shady capi-
= talists into formation of a
= gigantic concern.
:. !. !. !. = !. J. = :. :. !. !. j.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1923-02-23

Washington, Feb. 23.--Aban-
doned at last by its friends, the
administrations ship subsidy bill
is now virtually dead.
All pretense of further hope
has been abandoned by admins
tration leaders who today were
considering when the formal OBJ
sequies should be held.
Some favored the immediate
interment of the bill by unani-
NOUS consent. Others wanted to
continue the pretense of putting
up fight for the bill against the
successful filibuster which demo,
rats and inusurgent republicans
have conducted. The decision, it
was believed, would be left to
President Harding.
In any event, republican lead
ers, including Jones, Lodge, Wat
son and Curtis, saw no hope of
keeping the bill before the Sen
ate longer than Monday. A mo-
tion to recommit it was in pros
pect as the senate met today, and
the rapid desertion of adminis-
tration forces within the past
two days made it evident that
such motion stood good
chance of being adopted.
The situation will be laid be-
fore President Harding once
again, either today or tomorrow,
by a committee which has been
dubbed by republican senators
'the pallbearers' committee"
Some rather plain talk may be
served by Mr.. Harding by this
group of administration senator's
who have, u pto within a day or
two stood by the President in
his insistence on subsidy vote.
The Senate is less disposed to
hold Mr.. Harding responsible for
the insistcuce that hopeless
task be persevered in than Chair
man Lasker of the shipping
Board. He, according to general
belief in the senate, has kept
closer to Mr.. Harding's ear than
any senator has been able to get,
and has insisted that the Presi-
dent hold the senate to its task.
AS a result, a considerable por-
ton of the opposition to the
subsidy scheme is now opposition
to Lasker.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1923-02-23
slSO,OOO BOND FOR "TlM' >.
MURPHY MAY BE FORFEITED

900 Dearborn station mail rob-
berry.
District Attorney Edward A
Olson declared he would appear
in court this morning to ask that
Murphy's bond be forfeited.
Murphy was ordered TO surren-
der when his thirty day stay
pending an appeal. to the SUI
preme Coart expired without ac-
ton being. taken on the. ease
Friends asserted that Murphy
would remain in hiding until the
Supreme Court ruled ore way ol
the other.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1923-02-23
Try The United Press ,

Chicago, Feb. 23.-The $780,
900 bond of Big Tim" Murphy
may be forfeited if he does not
surrender to federal officials to-
day.
/. Department of Justice agents
searched Chiesgo hotels through
out the night for the former la
hor leader who has been ordered
to present himself to start four
year term in Lesvenworth FOR
alleged completely in the $3.50
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1923-02-23
Fight Against Mayfeld
To Take Senate Seat
lny United Pres.l

Washington, Feo. 23.-A mo-
ton to refer to the privileges and
elections committee the petition
against seating Earle /. May
field as a senator from Texas,
will be made today or tomorrow.
The petition, with accompanying
charges was filed Yesterday on
behalf of George E. B. Peddy,
whom .MayfeId defeated An ef-
fort also win be made TO have
the charges printed in the record.
No action on the charges s~'ill
be taken this session, as May
field is rot member Of the, pres
ent congress: - - 3sssa..s
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1923-02-23
To Help Corporations
With Tax Returns

Deputy J. Sidney Wiley, of the
internal revenue Office of the city
announces that he has secured the
services of an expert revenue
agent for the purpose of prepar-
ing the income tax returns OF the
local corporations. This expert
will be here for the next ten days
and will gladly help corporations
file their returns.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1923-02-23
Rep. r. Walton Moore
Forwards His Regrets

Mayor William A. Smoot yes
terday received the following tele-
gram from Representative r. Wal
ton Moore: 81 deeply regret that
the pressure of business in this
closing period of Congressional
work prevents me from being in
Alexandria today. l congratulate
the city on its splendid revival of
the old custom of celebrating this
anniversary period"
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1923-02-23
They Love Horseflesh?

"How those cavalry men love
their horses" sighed. romantic
miss yesterday, as she watched
the parade. "That soldier leaned
over aud spoke into his. horses
ear Did you see him? ~. "Yes, l
did answered her escort, ".And
1 heard him, too. He said, You
Continued on page six)
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1923-02-23
GEORGE WILLIAMS BURIED

The funeral of George VIII
lias,. seventy-eight years old, who
died Wednesday, took place this
afternoon from his late resi-.
dence. 31s Commerce street. Ser
vices were conducted by Rev. Rob
ert Browne, pastor of the Metho-
dist Protestant Church and bur-
ial was in Arlington National
cemetery.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1923-02-23
MRS. uRANsTON's FUNERAL

Mrs. Annie f. Cranston's fun
eral took place this morning from
Wheatleys mortuary chapel. Ser
vices were conducted by Rev. E.
NJ. Delaney, pastor of the Second
Presbyterian Church, and burial
was in the Presbyterian ceme-
tery.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1923-02-23
Don't Keep 1t
But-SELL 1T


: Somebody wants something
. all the time. Whatever you
: have to sell, whether it's a
; grand piano, IN automobile,
. a baby carriage, or what not,
: there are hundreds of pres
: pective buyers among the
: thousands of readers of The
: Gazette want ads: Gazette
: want ads will sell it! Just
: call $50 or Z and ask for an
: ad taker he will call on you
: Immediately. -
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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1923-02-23
TWO SHEDS DESTROYED

TWO SHED DESIRU1 Ed
The fire shortly before 10 o.
clock last night which started in
a shed in the rear of the resi-
dence of Edward Monroe. 730
North Columbus street, also de-
stroyed the shed in the rear of
the residence of Thomas Lee, on
the south side of Madison, be-
tween Columbus and Alfred
streets. The blaze was extinguish
ed after half an hours work by
the fremen.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1923-02-23
Flapper Beauty Judge

By popular vote (feminine)
Captain James Roberts was de-
clared the best looking, the smart
est and the most soldierly man
in town. The decision was an
nounced by lovely little blonde
flapper and there was not a dis
senting voice. ,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1923-02-23
Ship Subsidy
Is About Dead
Administrations Pet Sue
cumbs to Merciless
Filibuster
CRx United press.l

Washington, Feb. 23.-The Ad-
ministration surrendered today to
the filibuster against the ship
subsidy bill.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1923-02-23

Oldest Daily Newspaper In the
United States land Best Advertis-
ing Medium in Northern Virginia.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1923-04-04
NOW COMES THE
PSEUDO CENSORS.

There must be something con-
tagious about the dictatorship in
the amusement business. Judge
Lands became a baseball dictator.
Then the movies named VIII Hays
chief justice Of the Film. The
spoken drama chose Augustus
Thomas as its moral guardian. Now
comes the Big Top" the sawdust
ring, the carnival and other out
door shows with a man to be their
chief arbiter"
The selections are significant il
only to indicate that these amuse-
ment enterprises are conscious of
public demand for housekeeping
of the business and an elevation
in tone and appeal.
The outdoor show world has Civ
en- its dictator authority to censor
and regulate outdoor amusements
and the members pledge them
selves to eliminate all suggestive
and other Objectionable sideshows.
For many persons, this will make
the travelling carnivals tame for
with these eliminations are to 90
all sorts of gambling devices.
The situation is rather hopeful.
It is a concession made to public
decency. How well it succeeds
will depend not on the censor of
the show world, but upon the vigor
Of the local police and the attitude
of the public, for the success or
failure of any show depends upon
the patronizing public.