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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1923-01-18
4 "SURE-KELL" METHOD

\ dispatch from Fredericksburg says thai
some OF the foreign born men OF that tow'
have received notes signed Khan, warnn2
these merchants to close up their places ano
leave the country before July l. There Is
no reason that these men should not be at
lowed 10 keep their places open according
to the belief OF the citizens. So long as '"cy
nave conducted their places OF business Ill
accordance with the laws under which tnel
find nrotection. there Is no reason they S"ouo
be pcrsecutcd. Such actions as these VIII
ouicKlv kill the Ku Klux Khan whether the
notes were genuine or the product OF some
practical Joker. as some seem to thlnk,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1923-01-18

CHARLES II. SblI'THERS

The Recording Angel yesterday wrote 80
at the foot of the page for Charles II. Smith
ers,-a pa$e. written closely with the gentle
words, ruohr,sivc goodness and quiet charity
that made up the life OF this veteran train
dispatcher
MIR. Smithcrs gave forly-iour years OF
faithful service to the Southern Railway,
following in the footsteps OF his father who
held similar position with the railway at
Gordonsvile. Trainmen all over the State
feel his loss and Alexandria,rS in every walk
OF Lille will remember his miai!nS devotion
TO friendship and duty.
MIR. Smuhers was deeply and quietly re
lisiou>. practiciug consistently the tenets OF
his church and living up to the Golden Rule
OF conduct.
Yesterday marked the close of we'll
rounded HE but hundreds will oc influenced
by the ulcIpry of this upright man.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1923-01-18

wasn't as dull one as Clcmence
Dane has written. so
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1923-01-18
OLD CASE RECALLED

Richm9nd, Va, Jan. 1S-Echoes
Of the Gsse of William r. Pizzln'
tabscondisg real estate operator
of this city, who has been a tu-
gitive from justice for more than
six years, were heard in the Uni
ted States District court yester-
dav, when Judge d. l.. Groner
entered an order directing that
81 be paid Mrs. Florence A. Plz-
zini as her dover right. The
money was part OF several humid
red dollars recently realized IN
bankruptcy proceedings against
Pizzini from the sale Of piece
of property owned by him in
New Jersey. Mrs. Pizzini d.
vorced her husband several years
ago and is now living in Wash
jngton.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1923-01-18
"NO-RAT WEEK"

Rats are destructive rodents. Ihey de
stroy many millions OF dollars worth OF goods
and produce in the State OF Virginia eacn
wear. For this reason they should be eNier-
mratcd The do harm that is not counter
acted by any known good,
Governor f. Lee Trinke has issued proc
lamation making the week OF January III
inclusive. NO Rat Week The war on
thcsc destructive litte animals will be lnten-
siyc throughout the state during this time.
Every citizen is urged 10 clear his premises
OF thi, pest.
Poison will be furnished Tree OF charge
through application 10 the City Health OH
Ger.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1923-01-18
NEW CLOTHES, NEW MEN

The cNprcsSieu may have become some
what trite BY virtue OF having been over
worked-good things are often ovcr-worked
but we are still of the opinion that CLOTHES
make tbs. man. or AT least 90 long way
in determining what his actions and thoughts
viii be. From Cincinnati comes the word
that men are. at last, to suffer a change in
the fashion OF their clothes. Maybe these
clothes will make the man better,
To bear out the testimony, several points
and very good enes-may be made No
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1923-01-18
Cabin troupe that came Kansas

Cabin troupe that came Kansas
ward.
And there is stu moro-yes,
even A. H. Woods, he who dram
r@tized the oss9rn3oof mattress
and the Grand Rapids bedroom
furniture, is going to take
shot at The immortal Bard.
,Yes,-he's going to present
Lowell Sherman as Richard III
and right on top of tbat-get
this-Norman Trevor IS going TO
do Henry Y. Yet, even more
thrilling, they do say as how
Marjorie Rambpau is all dollcd
I'D as Rosalind ready to do AS
You Like It,"
Now on top Of all this what
happens? Nothing less than a
dramatizatien OF THE Bard
himself-Clememence's Danes
will Shakespeare" produced by
Winthrop Ames at the National
Theatre!
Despite the fact that this play
was a failure IN London, 1t was
hailed with interest in New York,
Many of'the critics gushed and
are still gushing; especially IN
regard to the Work. Of Hnidee
Wright as Queen Elizabeth Win,
infred Lenihan as Anne Hathfa,-
way and katherine Cornell as
Mary Fitton. .
acccntuate these paeons Of
praise for the reason that the
production left me quite cold and
unconvinced. Indeed, drama,
scenic effects and acting failed
to create that "illusion Of real
ity" which even an invention,
as this play is called, demands
/ question the precedent for the
ternal sage green walls IN 4
ballroom-sized kitchen in Anne
Hathaway's cottage, and; again in
.DBehind the scenes in Ehe' thea
ire" etc. This is a raoderh play
even thought the theme is an
cient."
Otto Kruger, who has always
been one Of my pet actors,w
is most unconvincing as WIN
Shakespeare. And while Shak-
espeare may have been a rounder
and boumder, I'll wager he
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1923-01-18

The Arctic fox is brown in sum-
mer and white in winter.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1923-01-18
l.
iSOAPSTONE COMPANY Is
FORMED

Fredericksburg, Va, Jan. 10
The Rapidan Soapstone Corpora
ton has been organized at Or
ange to develop the large de-
posts of soapstone on the lands
of chart and Kesee Brooking, near
Somerset, with the following OH
GERS: Kesee Brookng, president;
w. W. Ware, vice president; W
&c. Newman, general manager; D.
n. Davidson, secretary and treauS
urer: Y. r. Shackleford, general
counsel. The officers are the d.
.rectors. Capital stock: minimum
IS, 900; maximum, 100000. The
company has purchased lS5 acres
Of, land from Brooking. and r.
Iheeare,s ana WORK i&ip 'corumence
in the spring
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1923-01-18

The Germans have conveniently forgotten
that when they had won their war against
France, half a century ago. they occupied
France until every franc OF the indemnity was
paid
Fortunately the United States doesn't have
to send an army into England TO collect the
money that country owes us.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1923-01-18
TWO OVERCOME BY Gas

Norfolk, Va, Jan. 18-Mr. ana
Mrs. John II. Morris, each rs
years old, Of 728 Mozart avenue,
Brambleton, are in hospital
in a precarious condition as the
result of being overcome by gas
fumes in their home this morning.
A grandchild, Griffin Morris, aged
g, was also overcome, but was
quickly revived. Reports from
the hospital indicate that Mrs.
Morris may die as result of her
experience. 1t is believed the
child playing around the gas
CRATE turned on the gas and caus-
ed the asphyxiation of, the three
members of the family.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1923-01-18
ciSv and state.

city and state.
and good humor was the greeting
Of the Maccabees TO the year 1929
At the close of the social hour a
buffet supper was served by Will
liam l.. Rammel and the evening
was brought to a close about mid
night.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-12-18

For four hours yesterday afternoon
Judge Charles w. Atchley sat In SEES
sion at the municipal court hearing
evidence presented for and against
four alleged offenders of the prohib-
itory law who appeared before him
on charges of single sale or illegal
possession of intoxicating liquor
Anime Ferris of 54 Front street was
convicted on the possession of about
six quarts of home made wine and
Washboiler with a small pipe at
tached to the cover.
Louis Denis was found guilty for
illegal possession and single sale of
liquor. Louis Toulouse was given
the maximum sentence. for single sale
and Arthur Labelle received the same
sentence as Toulouse on the same
charge.
Among the unusual features that
occurred during the trials were the
fact that the principal states wit
ness in the single sale cases, Frank
Deag, Jr, of Waterville, a "spotter"
admitted to having been arrested
several times in the city for intoxi-
cation and to paying a fine in the
municipal court for breaking and en-
tering. A. A. Matthew, representing
Mr.. Ferris and deputy sheriff Will
liam Cole of Hallowell testifying for
the state, had a wordy battle that
rose to such white heat that Judge
Atchley threatened to dismiss the
court and have a new trial.
In all Judge Atchley imposed fines
amounting to $4,000 and Jail senten-
ces totalling % months. Appeals
were taken in every case.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-12-18
Additional WaterviIIe news and
ads will be found on Pages Two,
Four and Five Of this issue.
Home Economics Dept. Waterville
Woman's Club Meets

The Home Economics department
Of the Waterville Woman's club met
yesterday afternoon for their annual
Christmas party with Mrs. i. X.
Brown, Sheldon place. There was a
Christmas tree and each member
brought a present. The hostesses
were Mrs. Brown, Mrs. Harry Ferris,
Mrs. Charles Aver, Mrs. Leslie Swan
and Mrs. Frank Sedgley.
The Waterville Rotary club at their
regular meeting yesterday listened
to addresses by Carroll N. Perkins
and Hon. John P. Deering. Plans for
the Rotary Christmas party were
discussed and the birthdays of Mayor
Leon o. Tebbetts and George He
garty were observed.
A meeting was held last evening
at the Chamber of Commerce rooms
In the interest of the Community SER
vice. Many suggestions were offered
ny those present for q program for
me winter. A committee including
Mayor Leon o. Tebbetts. A. f. Cyr,
W. l.. Brown, and III. T. MuZZy were
appointed to see what could be done
10 further the project. The Com
munity Service will at it's conven-
renee present a working plan to be
taken up. at the meetings Of the
various organizations and q report
viii be made to the general commit
zee. Following are the organizations
ana representatives present at ;h-
meeting: City of Waterville. Mayor
Leon 0. Tebbetts; Community So
vice A. F. Cyr, L. H. Striley. G. r.
mmuzzy, Mrs. A. F. Drummond, Mrs.
Bertha johnson and Mrs. H. B. Dins-
more; Rotary club, Ralph A. Jewell.
". l.. Brown, George E. Vose, Carl
Green and DR.. George G. Averill:
Cnamber Of Commerce. Judge G. w.
A.tchley, John F. Hill: American Leg
ION, A. r. Rogers and Cyril Jolly.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-12-18

hibited in court and for no other
purpose. The pipe in the top was
for allowing steam to escape. The
pipe evidently had not been q part
of the condensing apparatus on a
still as it was crimped around the
top like a piece of stove funnel and
was of thin metal such as is used
on gutter piping. A liquid tight
connection could not have been cas-
lily made to this pipe.
Mrs. Ferris was the next witness.
She testified to using the boiler to
steam tomatoes. She made the wine
for her self and her children and
identified it when it was shown to
her in court. A bottle of other liquid
produced. Mr.. and Mrs. Ferris both
declared was a preparation used for
cuts and rheumatism and other all
mentS.
Mrs Lena Newell of 6 Temple
street took the stand and declared
that she had been a friend of the
Ferris family for several years and
that she had often seen Mrs. Ferris
steaming tomatoes in the boiler.
Salem Ferris. citizen of Water
Vile since 1901 and we'll known
through central Maine as a dealer
in dry goods declared that he lived
with his brother Anime Ferris and
that there had never been any
trouble in the family and that he
was sure that none of them had ever
sold, liquor.
Edward w. Heath, president of
the Waterville Savings bank and a
prominent citizen of WaterviIle for
many years declared that he had
known the Ferris family since they
came to Waterville and that they
had always been very quiet peaceful
citizens.
The state rested and Judge Math-
leu entered his plea for discharge of
the respondent. The Judge promptly
found Mr.. Ferris guilty and gave
him the maximum sentence of $500
and costs. six months in Jail and six
months additional in 5afo,,l+ oe 49,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-12-18
JUDGE ATCHLEY HANDS OUT fines
OF $500; JAIL TERMS 28 MONTHS
IN CONVICTION four vI0LAT0RS

The first case was against Anime
Ferris, 81 Front street. Mr.. Ferrls
vas represented by Judge Alfred A.
Matthew. The reading of the war
rant was waived and the respondent
pleaded not guilty. Zaker Caesas
volunteered as an Interpreter.
Deputy sheriff William Cole testi-
fed that he searched the house and
stable where Mr.. Ferris lived just
after dark Saturday night. He went
to the house in company with depu-
ties Pinkham, Fellows and Meglli.
In the house he found six bottles,
some partly full and three other bot
ties with a few drops in them. he
went into the bathroom and found q
washboiler with a small pipe soldered
to the top. In the barn he saw
gallon jug full of what was later as
certained to be home made wine.
In the cross examination Cole
said that he searched thoroughly.
When asked if the liquid in the bot
ties and jug was Intoxicating. Mr..
Cole said he believed it was but
could not swear to it. Judge Ma
thieu asked Mr.. Cole if he would
call the boiler still and Mr.. Cole
said he would call it a part of a
still.
do you know what still is and
ing attorney. Mr.. Cole said that he
did not.
"You mean to call this still and
you do not know what a still ISL"
asked Judge Matthew. Mr.. Cole ven-
tured the reply that there were
about 20 stills down in the Jail at
1Sfo a diffnrnnf Tho hic
dience present became so mirthful
that Judge Atchley called for order.
The lawyer and witness became
more or less excited. Mr.. Matthew
raised his voice and pounded on the
boiler with his fist. Mr.. Cole raised
his voice and pounded on the wit
ness stand with his fist. Amid the
din the voice of Judge Atchley
could be heard. He told both of
those who were talking that they
must conduct themselves differently
or he would dismiss the case and
have a new trial.
A jar of what appeared to be to-
mato preserve was produced and
Mr.. Matthew asked Mr.. Cole II he
knew what that was and received a
negative reply.
Edwin Megill of Belgrade was the
second witness Tor the State.
His testimony was practically
Identical to that offered by Mr..
Cole. The State rested at this
point.
The respondent and several other
witnesses were sworn in. Mr. Ferris
testified that he had been in this
country for IS years and had never
been in court or any kind of trouble
before. He sold he worked for the
railroad and had always kept his
job. His Brother, Salem, lives with
him. He did not seem to have
very clear idea concerning the liquor
that had been seized and thought it
must be wine made by his wife, but
he was sure that it was not for sale
and was not concealed. He said
the boiler was used for steaming the
tomato preserves such as were ex-
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-12-18
Suspect Held AS Cause
OF Various Breaks

Police authorities believe that they
have captured the petty thief who
has been breaking and entering va
rious stores in the city during the
past few weeks. On description
given to them Sunday by Ernest Du-
bray. who saw the burglar enter the
Harris bake shop on Temple street,
the police were busly engaged in
tracing the culprit all day yesterday
Toward nightfall Chief of Police Will
liam Fl. Murray arrested Ernest
Sprague. aged about II and took him
to the police station where he was
identified by Mr.. Dubray.
B Sprague is a boy of medium height
slim in build and was wearing COL
ored glasses when arrested. He was
locked up and will be brought to trial
today.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-12-18

The Haverlock lodge knights of
Pythias will hold the nnual Christ
mas tree this evening An especially
good musical program is assured
All knights of Pythias in this vicin-
itV are invited
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-12-18

Peter Bishop of this city was ar
rested yesterday for assault and bat
terry on Mrs. Lucy Lessary of Wat
erville and will appear in the NUM-
cipal court for hearing sometime to-
daN
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1923-02-18

calling for grub, we see 4 smell of
it in two hours and half! Fur
thermore, the gentleman takes all
the ladies-and of course whittier
they go we helpless menfolks
follow. And there are we COM
oeiled to watch Jim being
swamped with admiration while we
perish.
A Noble Sacrifice
Therefore, by general agree
ment. we will remain Jim in the
offing this time, while, with noble
sacrifice, I depart singly and alone
to broil the bucksome steaks.
We had a watch-and our host
came back with the prepared goods
in 20 minutes, piping hot and fit
for the gods. AS was anticipated,
the gentleman whose job had been
usurped, scornfully surveyed the
handiwork, and specified the gen
eral points where he would have
added a more delicate touch. He
said it was an awful job, But he
had had his plate helped three
times the last count we made and
we are ashamed to admit that we
took twice, as well.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1923-02-18

Wallace, and both are popular in
many cities.
Crowds Increased
Everywhere we went, the crowd
gathered momentum. First of all
it had been three in our machine.
Next Mrs. Elliott was added to
the group, then Mrs. Cortner, and
finally other cars began to roll up
with Mr.. Elliott and Mr.. Cortner
and others inside, and before the
happy afternoon was finished, the
biggest party of the day was
planned.
We would assemble congenial
crowd, and we should all go to
"Rentroc" for veritable country
supper. This in my honor. l was
overcome.
Il Everybody-except the guests
who were coming in the late eve
ning-was ready to depart at 3
o'c.ock, and | give you my word
| never was a part of more fun in
my life than the evening produced.
We took the cook along-Mr.
and Mrs. Cortner have had her
since the Spanish-American war, or
some such distant date as that
and she sings a teasing hand, as
our younger generation would re-
mark, when it comes to dealing
with victualry.
Out under the open shed of the
great garage, a mighty fire was
5uilt by the vardman. Thew "ut
awfully unselfish host, as night be-
gan to fall over t x l-ne, 49,
things into his own hands, ano
went out to prepare the mos
delectable dish of the supper. This
was barbecued steak.
Good Job Gone
Here | am Sorry to record that
this duty and task usually has de-
volved upon a certain other mem
Der of the party. But lately, it
seems, the gentleman, who is
thoroughly delightful, has been
coping too much company with
him in the form of al the charming
matrons and g rls he can take
to go out and sympathize with him,
admire him and keep him company
while he stomps around and turns
the viands upon the spit, nobly
spurning. ali assistance.
"Now listen" argued mine host.
while we all know Jim"-that's
not his name-"is great artist
in this cookery, these gentlemen
have timed him. And whereas he
used to be able to get the work
done in fifty, it now requires
him no less than two hours-and
we poor boobs are we'll off if,
though an hungered and loudly
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1923-02-18
and understanding the human biped
which is us.
Did Us Wrong

and understanding the human biped
which is US.
Did Us Wrong 3
When Zipp finished, l was in the
position Of literally laundering for
something to understand me.
Therefore, he did US mean trick.
We can't have dog on the fifth
floor of The Age-H Herald office Bit
ing our shanks-anc do our WORK,
too.
Those whom the POSTMASTER
didn't call upon to speak, ne kept
in nervous rigor Tor fear their
names were next, and they would
fall down in the mad effort to live
up to something like the "county's,
states or United States brightest
and best thinker afoot."
For no one could fail to pull hard
in the traces after an introduction
like that.
All did their durndest. SO are to
be praised.
TIE feature speech of the day
was by l. T. Quinn, commissioner
of conservation, and he .lauded the
club for its interest in game
preservation, saying he wanted this
state to have a game warden sys-
TEN and meant to fight for it at the
legislature.
We were housed on one floor of
the hotel. Coz. Ashford called it
the "dog floor" and there must
have been six or eight rooms filled
with field trial dog-deyotees.
During Sunday, these doors were
all thrown open until that whole
side of the hotel looked like big
reception room through which we
rallied, the great mecca for
laughter and fun being Col. and
Mrs. Ashford's big private apart
nent.
Among Those Invited
Among those invited to the
lovely banquet, most Of whom en-
loved the merry hours together
we're those, besides the hosts and
he Youthful and adored honored
member. Mrs. A. G. Cameron,
whose bes ury, by the way, is the
type of Mrs. oolon Jacobs and who
reminded me constantly OF her; the
Judges of the trials, Webster Price
Of Iuka, Miss, and Major c. G..
White of CourtlanG; Jack Riddle
of Mentone, B. McCall-who is a
mighty fine man, ard assistant
secretary of the Field Trials; Mr..
and Mrs. Robert G. Cortner of De-
catur; |. T. Quinn, thoroughly
iikable; Mr.. and Mrs. .. S. Echols.
the former being the vice president
of the club; Mr.. and Mrs. c. B. FL
lott, wonderful lois of Decatur,
Mrs. Henry Zeitler of Mooresville.
Ala; Capt. J. +. Gibson, Of Hills
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1923-02-18
HORSEBACK RIDING GREAT
FEATURE AT ROEBUCK

lhe Roebuck Country club can
certainly claim to be the Chicken
wisdom tooth.
Ahead OF every other club O. u,
town, it has established horsehacl,
riding as a festive social departure
from the easy life of being an auto
Slouch and getting where Won are
gong, even at the expense of coma
tossing few razor backs on your
way hltherward or thence.
The club has had several roomv
stables built, while the members
nave purchased a number of dandy
hcrsss on vaich they enjoy lengthy
trips and gallops along the country
roads
The membership, further, has con-
structed several charming summer
houses; and flowers and vines are
being encouraged to cover these
with blossoms and up-trailing ten
drills of green.
There are 225 members of the
organization, at present The wait
ing list is flattering.
Swimming is one of the greatest
features of the club, large slide
having been added to the pool, as
well as a brand new process for
warming the water.
No prettier golf links are to be
found in the south, golf being one
of the sporting attractions Roebuck
specisliacs on.