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The Washington times., 1923-03-28

Dead timber has practically been
eliminated. At the start OF the
con Gitioning grind Manager Gleason
was handicapped by the customary
batch of holdouts, but this time
there are only two absenteeS-
Ernie J ohnson, veteran shortstop'
and Charlie Robertson. a right
handler, who last season pitched
no-hit perfect ball game against
Detroit. It is believed that john
son will soon enroll with the CLUB.
The management processes to be
unconcerned over the status OF
Robertson.
Manager Gleason has made
rand strides in pointing his m
field. Besides kamnl, and the
veterans. Collins ard Shelley, ne
has been fortunate in uncOverIng
two promising youngsters In Leo
Taylor. a Butte seTni-prO ana
Ionic Rosenberg, who halls from
the sandIOts of San FRANCISCO
Both are fast.
In addition to the 1922 pitching
staff the Sox have acquired TWO
strong right-handers in FRANK
Woodward, the iron man from the
Eastern League, and George Con
nally. formerly Of Toronto. Wooo-
ward, who has been up De-
fore. serving with the philadelphia
and St. Louis Nationals and the
washington Americans, is regarded
as a fixture. Big Ed Walsh, coacn
of the slabbinb corps, predlcts
brilliant campaign for him. Con
naIlv has exhibited flashes OF pltcn-
ing greatness and his fast ball has
been the talk Of the camp.
Stubby Mack, who came to the
club from Seattle in a $4,000 deal,
is another Highlander regarded as
fixture.
The great Urban Faber apparent
ly has lost none of his skill. His
arm is as strong as ever.
Ted Blankenship. a 1922 recruit,
who astonished the circuit IS at
the top of his form.
Dixie Leverett, who is certain
to he a regular, has been slow IN
rounding into form owing to
cold, but otherwise is in splendid
condition. In addition, Gleason
has been experimenting with
Homer BIankenship, younger
brother of Ted, Cecil Duff, a right.
handler; JOubert Davenport and
Clarence MOckbee, sOuthpawS, and
Phede Lambke, a right-hander.
The Sox are expected to depend
upon Hooper, Falk and Mostil in the
outfield.
RAY Schalk, entering upon his
twelfth campaign with the Sox. is
slated to shoulder the brunt of the
catching.
Wise baseball men who have been
watching the Sox perform against
the New York Giants, are certain
that the team will be a dangerous
contender all the way in 1923.
The Washington times., 1923-03-28

silent lads all-around baseball abil-
ity, which is enough to assure him
steady job in Washington this
summer:
Roger Peckinpaugh's injured
finger is progressing slowly. This
has afforded Ossie Bluege q COM
pete trial ut short, and the
yOungster has surprised those
who watched him a year ago.
Bluege is q much improved player
since last spring. Especially does
he look better with the stick, his
timely blows to right field being
noticeable.
Peckinpaugh is to have X-ray pic
lures taken of his wounded digit
He fears possible splintering of the
bone. The veteran wants to play
short this Spring as he finished ur
last Fall and his injury is slowing
him up a whole lot in his training
Meanwhile Bluege il showing Man
ager Bush every day that, If Peck
fails to come through, the Wash
ington club will not have to go far
to land a capable shortstop.
Chick Gagnon injured his weak
knee in practice yesterday, but was
walking around on it today. This
injury is likely to bother the young
ster for a Tong, long time. handi-
Gaping him badly If he sticks to
baseball.
Walter Johnson pitched to the
batters yesterday for q short spell.
His arm is as strong as ever. He
has taken long runs around the
race track and played golf during
the afternoon. He is playing golf
to strengthen his legs which are
showing the strain Of his long
service I'm the big leagues.
Johnson makes no prediction, but
he believes he will be able to take
his turn on the slab when the sea
son gets underway. Manager Bush
is hoping the veteran is right about
this and is allowing him to train
in his own way. Barney Furnishes
himself even more than George Glib.
son does the other hurlers.
The Washington times., 1923-03-28

Whether / win Or not, I will
see the first game. I have nearly
saved 81 to date. IF win. my
sister gets the ticket" pens twelve,
year-old Henry Kubec, of 20 Ninth
street southeast.
Margaret McCloskey. 1872 Wash.
The Washington times., 1923-03-28

silent lads ali-around baseball abil-
ity, which is enough to assure him
a steady job in Washington this
summer.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1923-07-27
METHOD|STS TO
LIFT DANCE BAN
Card Playing VIII Also Be Al
lowed Under AmaIgamation,

BIZ United Press
CHICAGO, July 27.-The Methodist
Episcopal ban on theater attendance,
card playing and dancing will be
lifted under plans of reamalgamation
of the North and South churches, 1t
was, declared today by Rev. Robb Tor
ing, editor of the Northwestern Chris
tan Advocate.
Zoring said the constitution provid'
ing for hte union will allow actors and
dancing teachers to join the church.
The amalgamation is a practical Ger.
tainty' as a result of the Cleveland
convention, he asserted.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1923-07-27
EXTRA WHEELS STOLEN
Accessory Thieves Get Tires, Tire Gov
ers, Tools and Rim.

Frank Murello, SAL E. Merrill St.,
today told the police thief took two
disk wheels, two cord tires and two
tire covers. valued at $S5, from his
automobile Thursday night. The car
was parked on Thirt1eth St., in River
side Park.
Henry Backer, Rural Route G, Box
1877, reported a tire and rim taken
from his car, which was parked at
Broad Ripple Park, Tuesday. The tire
and rim were valued at $780,.
Emmett Pruit, 2040 Sugar Grove
Ave-, reported automobile tools val
ued at $10.5O and two inner tubes
worth SIS, taken from his car while
1t was parked on Thirtieth st., in
Riverside Park.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1923-07-27
SILK Mixture
Umbrellas
80

Women's finely woven silk and
mercerized cotton umbrellas, fast
black and rainproof, with beauti-
full polished wood handles. fitted
with strap loops, bakelite tips
and stub ends.
(Street Floor
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1923-07-27
Plenty of Beer

BIZ Times Special
LAPORTE, Ind, July 27.-Edward
Riley, 80, of Detroit, was arrested here
Thursday when he was found driving
a truck with 4SO gallons Of beer in
fifteen barrels, ~camouhaged under old
furniture in the vehicle.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1923-07-27
RONER PROF.
SUICIDE NM
chattanooga Man !
| Poison Tablets
Coroner Paul F. Robinson

i Coroner Paul F. Robinson {
as investigating the death of
no 2. Lamon, "a, Of Chattanooga
nm, at the Deaconess Hospital late
thursday. Lamon walked into ethe
bspital and told physicians he had
ken three poison tablets. Efforts to
i've him failed.
When DR.. Allen X. Harcourt asked
I'm why he had taken the poison,
Il first Lamon said he did not know.
Later Lamon said, ASK my wife; she
will know" according to police.
A duplicate telegram dated July rs
was found in Lannon's pocket. 1t was
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1923-07-27
Specializes in CANNED Fruit

William Taylor, 14O3 N. Delaware
ST., told police today that four cans
of tomatoes, two cans of persimmons,
one can of jelly, and four lace curtains
were stolen from his home.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1923-07-27

md Mrs. G. e.
Awe, Chatta-
"Will you do
not, send me
% me. Answer
tom was writ
happens to me,
fent.oned above"
10 stated Lamon had
as &c. e. Lane Of
for Policeman Mo-
were sent to the
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1923-07-27
5hklin Professor

II, IND. July 2z.-Dr. w.
8ently head Of the physics
- Of fJudson College, Ran
: la, IS head Of the physics
y IL of? Franklin College this
yeas - the absence OF Prof. John
Smith, released to do graduate work.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1923-03-24
Breen Again Heads
Cardinal Athletic Club

A regular meeting of the Car
dinal Athletic Club baseball team
will be held Monday evening,
March 26 ut SIS P. NJ, at the
residence Of the president, Syl-
vester A. Brecn 1922 King st.
All members of the team are
urged to be present at this meet
ing.
At the last regular meeting Of
the team which was held Mon
day evening, March y, at the
Cardinal Athletic and Social Club
club rooms 400 - King st. the
following officers were elected: W.
l.. Disbrow, manager; W. F.
Hodges, captain; W. p, Byrd, sec
rotary; Samuel E. De Vaughn.
treasurer. The cffice of business
MANAGER was done away with
and the presidents Of the Aethlet-
ic and Social Club will be the
presidents of the baseball team,
which are as follows: Sylvester
A. Breen. president; Edward Har-
low. first vice president and S.
s. CABOT, second vice president.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1923-03-24
Alexandria High News
(By a Student)

On Thursday assembly was
held in the auditorium of the
High School and one of the most
enjoyable programs of the year
was offered. Miss Elizabeth Jes-
ter presided and Mrs. Strauss led
in singing, and Mr.. Wagner led
in prayer. Miss Margaret Alex
ander. a member of the alumni
and an accomplished musician
played some very beautiful piano
solos. :,
Mr.. Gwynn of the school board
spoke. and Miss Doris Gaines, a
senior, sang a solo with MISS
Louise Thomas. accompanying on
the piano. Miss Jester then
spoke to US. about starting q
Boosters Club and almost the en-
tire school endorsed the idea. Al
ter a few words by Mr.. Hayden
assembly was dismissed. We
we're very glad to have with US
Miss Eliza Cox, a member of the
class of '21, and we hope others
of the alumni will visit US often
Next Thursday in assembly the
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1923-03-24
Sell Doughnuts
For S. A. Drive
To End Big Drive Next
Wednesday, Doughnut
Sale Ends Tonight

The sale Of doughnuts
and tags for the Saliva
ton Army drive today met
with considerable success and the
indications are that a goodiy
sum will be realized which is 10
be added to the fund OF $1,000
which the Salvation Army is en-
deavoring to raise in its cam,
paign for the years work. A
committee of women in the Win
dow of the Alexandria Light ana
Power Company, engaged in the
task of making and cooking the
doughnuts, attracted a large
throng throughout the dav. Hot
doughnuts were sold almost as
rapidly as they were off the cleo
trio stove.
The cooking of the doughnuts
was under the direction Of Mrs.
F.. A. Feldtkeller, wife of the
superintendent Of the Alexandria
Light and Power Company, who
was assisted by Mrs. j. Reynolds
Mrs. H. P. Siewert, Mrs. Richard
Dennis, Mrs. f. F. Baldwin and
Mrs. T. c. Howard.
The work of making and sch,
ing the doughnuts will be contin-
ued until 10 o'clock tonight. The
work was begun at $50 o'clock
this morning. The women were
literally swamped with orders and
many of the large early orders
were arranged to be delivered at
s O'Clock this evening, in time for
dinner.
Doughnuts also we're sold on
the streets by the following: Miss
es Nancy King, Dorothy Hinton,
Helen Mcdonald, Edith Wilton,
Mildred Keller, Belle Bennett,
Genevieve Shcpperson. Mason Han
ma, Indy Bobbitt, Margaret How
ard, Gladys Clark and lnez Sim
pson. Among the young ladies
engaged in the work were many
employed at the Office of the Al
eXandria Light and Power Co.
The drive for funds for the
Salvation Army it was announced
today would continue over Wednes.
day. This action was determin-
ed upon at meeting of the team
captains held yesterday afternoon
4 ) o'clock in the rooms of the
chamber of commerce. The final
day, therefore. for the closing OF
the drive will end March 2S.
Let those now give who never
gave before,
And those who always gave nov
give the more.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1923-03-24

final debates for the Richmond
Times Dispatch Medals will be
held. The subject will be: SHOULD
Capital Punishment be Abolished
in the United States ?"
The debaters and readers VINO
are to represent US at Charlottes-
Vile in May, are busy perfcting
themselves along their respective
lines. Those who go to Chariot
tesville will have as their oppon-
ents students from all over Nir-
ginia, while the debaters mention
ed above, are purely local.
Cowan Ramage. who graduated
from Alexandria High School last
year, is home for the Easter holi-
days. He spent part of the a..
Yesterday at the high school sis
iting old friends and teachers and
it was nightly nice TO have hir
bac&.-seemed just like old tines
A meeting was held Friday n.
ternoon for all boys interested in
baseball or track. A great many
pupils were presen. and there is
every indication Of having sea-
sons in both sports.
Plans are being made for the
"Endeavors OF 1929" which will
be given in the late spring.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1923-03-24
SAYS SUGAR Is NOT
WORTH PRICE PAID

Continued from page One)
Federal grand jury and without
wasting time in futile investiga-
ton, subpoena the leading sugar
brokers of New York, Boston,
Philadelphia and Washington to
bring their books and show the
names of the spectators who
have rugged up the present mark
ct. He would subject these spec
ulators 20 merciless cross-eXamlna-
ton until he discovered who We're
the leaders in the conspiracy to
boost sugar prices. He would sub
poena the leading sugar refiners
such as Claus Spreckles, James
H. Post, and Earl d. Babat, who
have repeatedly stated that the
market is purely speculative and
make them tell what they know
about the situation.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1923-03-24
IMPROVEMENT IN VIRGINIA
SCHOOLS
CONTINUED from page onc)

Continued from page onc)
were almost 10000; il the rural
schools in 1913 there were H.
SOC pupils as compared with 2l,-
900 in all classes of these schools
today.
Standardized rural junior high
schools have increased from
three, as reported in 1919, to
forty-one for last session.
The number Of full-time teach
ers in Virginia high schools has
increased from S44 in 1913 to
1850 last session and the num-
Der of div:ded-time teachers has
decreased decidedly III the cor
responding period.
High school salaries were not
reported in 1913. In 1918 the ave
rage high school salary was
S7G.O4, whereas last session it
was $117.58.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1923-03-24
Class to be Confirmed
At Emmanuel Lutheran

IN tomorrow mornings service,
as on Palm Sunday, the catechu-
mems will be confirmed. After
having been instructed in the past
six months in the chief doctrines
of the Christian faith, the class
will be received as COMMUNICATE
members of the church in solemn
and impressive service.
A special program has been ar
ranged for this service in which
the pastor will address the con-
firmation class and Mr.. f. Rcck-
CT viii preside at the organ. II
is expected that many friends OF
the class will attend this service
The members of the class arc
Christian Carl, John Mcdonald
Paul Mittendorff, Bertha May
Margaret May and Marguerite
Rogers.
The last Lenten service will be
held on Good Friday at 8 p. m.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1923-03-24
FAIRFAX NEWS

(Continud from page three)
s. Mansfield, of Madison, and Mr..
R. B. Lake. of Falls River, Mass.
There will be a pie social at
Ashford School House April 18th.
The monthly meeting of the Nc
Lean Baptist Church was held
March 21st. There was a good
attendance. A luncheon served
by Mesdames Kline, Hummer
and Whitley. Members of the
Aid. cleared over ten dollars for
the benefit of the Franklin Sher-
man High School.
Mr.. and Mrs. Aldrien Busick,
a. Mclean, will entertain the
vestry of st. Johns Episcopal
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1923-03-24
Quarry Opened
At Aqua Creek
Stone to be Dressed Here
Giving Employment
to 200 Hands

Workmen are now engaged IN
the task of digging out the stone
Mt Acquia Greek quarries, aban-
doned for more than one humid
red years, which will be operated
by a syndicate and brought here
for dressing.
The promoters Of this quarry
as heretofore stated will have the
stone brought here on barge
and the finishing touches will be
placed on it at the old plant OF
the Marine Railway and Coal
Company at the foot of Franklin
street. When in full operation IT
is stated it will give employment
to 200 skilled mechanics.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1923-03-24
COMMONWEALTH OF
VIRGINIA:

In the Corporation Court OF the
City of Alexandria.
James Spart. Complainant, vs..
Elizabeth Spart, Defendant.
Chancery No. 1908.
An affidavit having been filed
that the defendant is a non-resi
dent of this State, and the Ser
geant having made such return
upon process issued herein, upon
written application stating de
PENDANTS last known post office
address and place of abode, the
following order of publication up
on grounds therein stated IS emit
cred.
The object of this suit is to
obtain for complainant from de
PENDANT a divorce a vinculo ma
trimonii on the ground of wiIfui
desertion and abandonment, with
out lust cause or excuse, for more
than three years prior to the IN
stitution of this suit, and adul-
terry; and for genel al relief.
1t is ordered in the name OF
the Commonwealth of Virginia
that the defendant appear here
within ten days after due publica-
ton hereof and do what is nee
essary to protect defendants IN
terest in this suit. and that this
order be also published, posted
and mailed to defendant accord
ing to law.
Teste: ELLIOTT f. HOFFMAN,
Clerk.
BY Earl r. Sullivan, d. c.
Duvall and Bladen. p. q.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1923-03-24
Great POcahOntaS to
Be Here Monday

Mrs. Mamie Adams, Cheat Po-
cahontas of the Great Council of
Virginia Degree of Pocahontas,
will make an official visit to Sill
yer Moon Council, No. Is, this
city Monday afternoon and be en-.
tertained by a committee from
tho local council. That night
there will be an elaborate pro-
gram which will be participated
in by both local and out of town
talent.
The council will meet prompt
ly at 1870 o'clock Monday even
ing in their tepee in the AleXan-
dria National Bank Building. All
members are requested to be
present
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1923-03-24
FREE FROM TYPHOID
FOR TWO MONTHS

Continued from page One)
boratorv, $50 lbs. of tuberculous
meat was condemned and de
stroyed by this department dur
ing the month.
During the month, q dairy
farm inspections were made. This
DEPARTMENT has for several weeks
past, been conducting its annual
uberculin test of all cows that
supply milk to our city. This test
Of dairy herds will soon be finish
ed, and all reactors will be
promptly removed and killed.
| am firmly convinced that 1t
is practically impossible to keep
COWS within our city limits, for
the production of milk for public
sale, under safe sanitary condi-
tions. hence | have had an ordin-
ance prepared for introduction IN
the City Council, prohibiting
cows being kept for dairy pur-
poses. within our city limits.
A total of 40 complaints
were received and official action
taken after careful investiga-
ton.
- sanitary inspections were
made of barber shops, public
schools, moving picture houses,
yards and buildings, public toll
cts. etc.
For the next two months or
more, we will be very busy with
our spring inspection work and
general sanitary survey of the
city.
The report also contains re-
view of the venerable clinic, for
city poor, special eye clinic
cial eye clinic.
The health officer suggests
formulating set of rules and
regulations to improve the SAM
tary condition of the city market.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1923-03-24

ginning Monday the 2Gth instant,
in addition to above, office will be
ouen from Z to 9 p. NJ.
All returns not made to the
Commissioner Of Revenue before
June 1st must be made to the FIX
aminer of Records. If any tax
payer fail to make such return
the Examiner of Records will
make an arbitrary assessment
from which under the law there
is no appeal.
CHAS. II. CALLAHAN.
Commissioner of Revenue,
Room ,, City Hall.
Formerly City Treasurer's
Oflice.)
GEORGE b. ROBEY,
Examiner of Records.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1923-03-24
NOTICE TO TAXPAYERS

NOTICE TO TAXPAYERS
All taxpayers are hereby noti-
fed to make returns OF INCOMES
and PERSONAL PROREPTY to
the Commissioner CT Revenue at
once.
Returns must BE- sworn to be-
fore the Commissioner, his De-
putty, or someone authorized TO
administer oaths, and no income
or personal property list will be
accepted unless this requirement
is fully complied with.
The Commissioners office (rc-
removed from Room : to
y is open from 9 to - A. NJ.
and frcm l to : p. NJ, and be-
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1923-03-24
MEMORIAM

In sad but loving remembrance
of our dear sister, and daughter
ELIZA JONES. who departed
this life seven years ago today
March 81, 1916.
Oh would | open wide the grave
And see your dear face once
more,
And hear your voice, Is all
crave,
AS in the days of yore.
The bloom of life was IN hef
cheek,
And bright glow in her eyes
None knew that she so soon
should change
Or would so quickly die
Once the music of her voice
Made our happy hearts reJolce
And her bright and smiling face
Was the sunshine Of our Place
The flowers we lay about her
grave,
Nav withcr and decay,
But sweeter thought Of memory
Within our hearts shall stay.
Lonely Mother, Sisters and
Brother.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1923-03-24
Holy Week Program
For Grace Church

The program for services at
Grace Episcopal Church during
Holy Week follows; Monday,
evening prayer and address at ;
D. M: Tuesday. evening prayer
and address at 5 p. M; Wednes-
day. evening prayer and visiting
minister at S Z. M; Thursday
holy communion, 1880 a. M; Good
Fridayf service, at 1880 a. m.
I'm, and 8 p. H., and s p, M;
Saturday, evening prayer and
baptism at p. M; Easter Day
I a. M, $50 a. M, II a. m, 3 p
M, and s p. NJ.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1923-03-24
Order Given For 10
History Tablets

Within the next sixty days, six
teen of the most important points
Of historical interest in the city
will he marked with bronze tao
lets by the civic bureau Of the
chamber of commerce, it was an
nounced today. The contract for
the tablets has Just been aw2rd-
cd to the Lamb Seal and Stem
ell company of Washington. There
will be two sizes of the tablets,
one will be - by IS and the other
- by Is.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1923-03-24
HEAD" IN THE RIVER

Paris. March 24.-Great ex-
excitement was caused on Seine
passenger steamer when man
on the river banks shouted that
he had seen round object-ob-
viously a human head-floatine
down the river. A boat was
launched and the grisly object
pursued amid wild eXcitement
among the passengers. 1t proved
TO be a football.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1923-03-24
RITES For w. A. MOORE

Funeral services for William
Amos Moore were held Thursday
at the First Baptist Church and
conducted by Rev. DR.. f. b. Jack
son. pastor, and Rev. o. p. Lloyd,
pastor of the Second Baptist
Church. The deceased was a
member of the Masons, Eagles
and brotherhood of Railway
Trainmen and members Of these
lodges acted as pallbearers. The
funeral was largly attended.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1923-03-24
SPECIAL NOTICE

The annual meeting Of the
stockholders of the Great Falls
Power Company, for the election
of directors and the transaction
of such other business as may
properly come before said meet
ing, will be held at the Office of
C. {. Carlin, 1O7 North Fairfax
Street, Alexandria, Virginia, on
Thursday, April 5, 1923, at 1900
o'clock noon.
II. VI. KEYSER,
7l-5tc. Secretary
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1923-03-24
breaches AT CHRIST
CHURCH

Bfore a large congregation Rev.
James Shera Montgomery, pastor
of Cavalry Methodist Episcopal
Church, Washington preached at
the Lentcn services at Christ
Episcopal Church last night.