Evening star., 1923-06-10
ALEXANDRIA,.

ALEXANDRIA. Va. June 8 (Spe-
ciaD.-Hidden in the river bed, Sc
curely wrapped in thick gunny sacks,
forty-two gallons OF corn liquor were
recovered shortly before noon today.
The police had been tipped off that
hootch was hidden in the water and
they. accordingly proceeded to the
place designated. prepared to drag
the river for the booze. Much to their
astonishment, when they arrived on
tie scene they discovered that
kindly northwest wind had blown the
water from the river shore to the
channel, and the huge gunnysacks
containing the liquor were plainly
visible.
Gum boots were put on, and with
out difficulty they hauled out about
thirty gallons, which the police
claimed were attached to an ark
nearby. and at another point they OBJ
tained cache of about twelve gal
Ions. also tied to q boat.
The liquor was in half gallon fruit
Jars. 1t IS the first time in the his
tory of the local police department
that liquor has been recovered from
the river.
The whisky. It is believed by the
police, was made on the Maryland
side of the river and brought over
in launches. They think the river
bed has been used for some time past
by local bootleggers In hiding their
booze.
Later on the police took in custody
young man, said to be the owner
nf ri Of n O.
the provisions of the prohibition law.
He was released on bond for his ap-
pearance Monday.
The raid on the river whisky was
conducted by Chief Goods, Sergt
Taylor. snellings. Ta44ot and Miller
and Prohibition Agent'W. e. Burvren
Rules for Fireworks
Certain fireworks are authorized to
be used July 4 by the youngsters in
celebrating Independence day. The
committee, composed of Mayor Smoot
and City Manager Rich, named by
city council to decide the question,
announces that the regulations de-
termine that all fireworks manufac-
tured within the provisions Of the
law may be sold in the city. with the
exception of the following: Dynamite
torpedoes, dynamite caps. all fire.
crackers, cannon crackers over two
inches in length, cap pistols designed
to shoot 20 blank cartridges or blank
cartridges of any size or description.
All dealers have been notified and
requested to abide by the instruc-
cials to have "sane and safe"
Fourth Of July celebration.
Graduation Sermon.
Members of the graduating class
of the Alexandria High School will
attend services tomorrow night at
o'clock in St Pauls Episcopal Church.
The commencement sermon will be
preached by DR.. Percy Foster Hail,
rector of that church.
The members of the class will as
semble in Norton Memorial Hall and
march into the church, where pews
have been reserved for them in the
main aisles. A special musical pro-
under the direction Of Sherman B.
Fowler, organist and director Of the
choir. DR.. Hall will be assisted in
the service by his son. Rev. Reginald
Foster Hall, who was ordained Fri
day at the Episcopal Theological
Seminary.
Local Events.
"A grand jury will meet at 10 o'clock
Monday morning in the corporation
court. Judge Howard w. Smith pre-
siding. Twenty-Five cases will be
presented for its consideration
Among the cases are many for al
iedg8: :tnfractions of the state prohi-
NJ pers OF the graduating class Of
the xandria High School will next
Ihu ay afternoon be guests of the
kiwi is Club at the weekly luncheon
OF that club, which will be held in
the estminster building.
Members of the Holy Name Society
OF St Mary's Catholic Church will at
1880 o'clock tomorrow night attend
vesper service at that church.
Services tomorrow morning at st.
Paufs Episcopal Church will be con-
Quoted by Rev. William Du Bose, pro-
Iessor at SeWanee University, Tennes-
see.
Children's day services will be held
tomorrow morning at Trinity NJ. Z.
Church. A special program of songs
END recttations has been prepared
and there will be an address by the
pastor, Rev. Frank A. KiImon.
Arrangements have been made for
a straw ride and picnic to be given
the evening of June 19, by the Baraca
Eible Class of the First Baptist
Church.
The Alexandria Sunday School
base ball league has arranged for an
excursion which will be given next
Tuesday.
Flag day services will be held
Thursday evening at Trinity M p
Church, and Dr.. D. n. Martin. former
pastor, will deliver an address en-
titled Ny Country, What will You