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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1923-02-27
New Is Given
Place In Cabinet
Succeeds Work Who
Takes Falls Place in
Interior

Washington, Feb. 27.-Presi-
dent Harding today gave Senator
Harry New, of Indiana, recently
defeated for reelection, a place
in his cabinet.
The president sent to the Sem
ate the Senator's nomination to
be postmaster general. New sue
ceeds postmaster general Hubert
Work, of Colorado, who was to-
day selected as secretary of In
terror to succeed Albert B. Falls,
who's resignation becomes effec-
tive March 4.
In putting New into the cabinet
the president is standing by
an old friend Some factions
of the Republican party in In
diana have been bitterly opposed
to the appointment. New is con-
sidered one of the ablest political
leaders in the party.
Brig. Gen. Frank T. Hines, at
present deputy chief of staff of
the army was appointed by the
president to succeed director
Chas R. Forbes as head of the
U. S. Veterans Bureau.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1923-02-27
SAGE TEA TURNS
GRAY HAIR DARK
It's Grandmother's Recipe to
Bring Back Color and
Lustre to the Hair.

That beautiful, even shade of
dark, glossy hair can only be
had by brewing a mixture of Sage
Tea and Sulphur. Your hair is
your charm. II makes or LIARS
the sface. When it fades, turns
gray or streaked, just an appli-
cation or two of Sage ard Sui
phur enhances it's appearance a
hundredfold.
Don't bother to prepare the
mixture; you can get this fam
Gus old recipe improved by the
addition of other ingredients at
a small cost, all ready for use.
1t is called Wyeth's Sage and Sui
phur Compound. This can always
be depended upon to bring back
the natural color and lustre of
your hair.
Everybody uses "Wyeth's" Sage
and Sulphur Compound now be-
cause it darkens so naturally
and evenly that nobody can tell it
has been applied. You simply
dampen a sponge or soft brush
with it and draw this through
the hair, taking one small strand
at time; by morning the gray
hair has disappeared, and after
another application it becomes
beautifully dark and appears CLOS
Sy and lustrous.-Adv.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1923-02-27
TrOlly Workers Soon
To Own Mitten Line
nv United Preshl


Philadelphia, Feb. 27-Employ-
es of the Philadelphia Rapid Tran
sit Company, the only street car
company in the third largest city
in the United States, will soon
own the trolley line.
Forty-fve thousand shares of
the company's stock will be ac-
quired by employees during 1923.
When their purchases are COM
pleted, the men will own 100000
shares, in addition to 10000
shares held by the Welfare AS
ISOLATION, of par value of $780,
900. There is s3O,000,O0O par
value P. X. T. stock outstanding.
AS soon as the purchase is
completed the employees of the
trolley company will be the larg-
est single interest from a stock
ownership point.
Thomas f. Mitten, president
of the P. R. T., recently told the
men that through the co-opera-
tive wage dividend he planned to
make them sole owners of the
property.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1923-02-27
Endeavorers to
Meet March II
Convention for Northern
Virginia to be Held
In BallSton

The Christian Endeavorers OF
this section of the State are look
ing forward with much pleasure
TO the coming convention of the
Northern District which will bc
held in Ballston, on Tuesday and
Wednesday, March q and 2s.
The District officers, together
with the field secretary have gone
to great lengths to make this the
greatest convention the District
has ever had. 1t viii be a great
opportunity for the young people
as it will be very much alpn,
the lines of a State convention;
hence the interest being shown by
the Endeavorers.
Charles F. Evans of Chattan-
ooga, Tenn, the Southern secre-
tary of Christian Endeavor, will
be in the convention and this
District is proud to have him as
only one other District will have
the same opportunity. All En-
deavorers who know Mr. Evans
love him for his untiring zeal for
the cause which is dear to their
hearts.
The registration fee is 25c for
seniors and 15c for all under II
years of age. All who have not
yet registered should do so a
once, sending their names and
money to E. E. Naylor, 2OS Clar-
endon ave-, Clarendon, Va.
The convention banquet will
be held at 6 P. NJ. on March &c.
for which 25c is charged and this
can also be sent to Mr.. NaylOr
along with the registration fee.
This county is a part of the
District and all c. f.
whether already enrolled
Or not, are members Of the North
arn District Union and delegat
from these societies will be well
coined. All pastors are requested
10 announce the convention FRI"
time to time and to pray for
Gods blessing upon it.
Ballston is in Arlington coun-
" and may be reached by tax
ing train to Alexandria, or Wash
ngton, and getting the Washing
,on-Virginia electric car for Ball
ston.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1923-02-27
Parent Teachers Will
Hold Meeting Tomorrow

The Parent-Teachers' Associa.
ton will hold its regular meeting
tomorrow afternoon at 3:15 o.
clock in the Lee school building.
Much work for the betterment
of the Alexandria school system
is being done by this association
but it is deeply regretted by some
of the members that those who
are members and others who are
entitled to membership only at
tend the meetings when there is
some complaint to be made. A
spirit of full cooperation is de
sired by all members and the
nagging, fault-fnding element Is
to be supplanted by an honest cf-
fort for Improvement.
All who are in any way inter
ested in the growth of the schools
are invited to attend the mcetiE.
of this association.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1923-02-27
Teach Children Safety
And Thus Protect Future

Chicago, Feb. 27.-Teaching
of safety to the children of today
will prevent accidents tomorrow
Only through education can the
annual accident toll of approx
mately $4,000 fatalities be cut
down, George Earle Wallis edi-
tor of the National Safety News,
declared.
Safety thinking must become
second nature" Wallis said. "a
child should be so inculcated with
the fundamentals of safety that
as it grows up it will do the safe
thing unconsciously.
"The human element is now
the most frequent cause of indus
trial accidents. Perfection of safe
ty devices has cut the number of
accidents due to defective or dan
gerous machinery to point close
to the irreducible minimum.
Safety must be taught in the
schools, so that the industrial
workers of the future will in
stinctively refrain from doing un
safe things.
SCHOOLS in nearly three hun
dred cities now have more or less
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1923-02-27
Parker Would Use
Method of T. r.
Urges Use of big Stick"
In War on K.
K. K.

Chicago, Feb. 27.-Use of "Big
Stick" method of Theodore Roose-
welt to unmask the Ku KluX Khan,
was urged here by Gov. John M.
Parker of Louisiana today. Park
er, speaking before an anti-Klan
congress of the American unity
league, last night warned that
local governments would be sub
merged by the rule of hooded
mobs unless drastic steps were
taken to curb the klans activities.
"All states should declare them
selves against masked men in
such terms that none would care
to wear the hood and robe" Par
ker said. "The khan is attempt
ing to tear asunder the life of
the community and friendships
of years."
Parker told of the efforts of
Louisiana authorities to "tear
the hood off Ku Kluxism." He
promised that the state would
prosecute the Mer Rouge STAY
ings. Nothing could be done
about the murder of those men
at Mer Rouge because the Khan
was supremacy powerful in the
local government" Parker said.
"but the state itself will act"
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1923-02-27
Gold Hustlers Get Busy
In The Keystone State

Yardley, Pa, Feb. 27.-The pc
riodical t'gold rush" is again un-
der way here. Fifteen men have
formed a company to dig for the
precious metal
Rumors have been circulating
through Bucks County for 25
years that there is gold in pay
ing quantities in the vicinity of
Yardley. Now searchers be-
lieve they will soon reach the
gold
Efforts of the gold hunters
have been centered on what is
known as "The Decoursey
Farm" two miles from Yardley,
a town of 1900.
Fifteen men have formed the
Lower Wakefield Prospecting
Company" each investing 500,
to lease thirty EARNS in the W.
cinity of Yardley. A dollar a
year and 10 per cent of the prof
its from the gold mines has been
promised to the farm owners.
The company will begin mining
operations in the spring, attack
ing gravel beds with modern
washing machinery, Gold actual
yexists on the Decoursey farm,
but whether it exists in such
quantities as to make it profita-
bic to take out has not been de-
termined. Analysis of the top
soil is said to hav shown free
gold. The U. S. Geological Sur
vey has become interested in the
"gold rush" and will make an in
vestigation, it was reported.
The land is probably more val
liable for pastorage and crop
purposes than for the gold it will
produce" DR.. George H. Ashley,
Pennsylvania Geologist' said at
ter. an inspection.
Blu this did not discourage De-
coursey. He was asked if he be-
lieyed his farm was worth mil
lion dollars.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1923-02-27
FRIENDS PLAY BALTIMORE
FRIDAY AT ARMORY

Stepping out of their class, the
Friends are bringing to this city
for a game Friday night the Y.
w. C. A., girls basketball team
from Baltimore. These girls
have just finished the league sea-
son capturing the championship
of the city.
To give one an idea of this
teams ability a comparison of
the score between Friends and
the Hurrican was l3 to IS, and
these Baltimore girls trimmed
them by the score of "A to TO-.
With such opposition one does
not expect to see the Friends
win, but the Friends have met
and defeated the best in this vi
cinity and with their regular line
up will make the girls from Bal
timore hustle to win.
Misses Brooks and Abramson,
two local ladies' have been select
cd by the visitors as officials and
the fans can feel assured of good
officials.
The Friends line up will be as
follows: Misses Ford and Irby in
center and side centar, Misses
Schafe and Rowland guards,
Misses Jones and Crump, for
wards, Misses Chilcott, Olinger
and f. Crump, will be ready to
fill any position.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1923-02-27
Two Are Victims
|. ! Of Love Quarrel
New Jersey Maiden Dead
Lover Is Seriously
Wounded r.
ny United Press.l

Woodbury., N. j., Feb. a.
Residents Of Mount Royal at
tracted to burning hoathouse
on Mantua creek early today,
found the body of Viola Stately,
%, with a bullet wound in her
temple and nearby Harry Moll,
27, was discovered unconscious
with bullet wound in his head,
Coroner Wood began an imme-
date investigation. Moll told the
coroner that the girl had set
fire to the boat house and then
committed suicide. He said he at
tempted to end his own life for
fear he would be accused of the
shooting.
Two notes were found in Molls
pocket. One purporting to have
been written to the girl saying
she had quarreled with Moll and
decided to kill herself. The other
was in Moll's handwriting, say
ing he shot himself for fear he
would be charged with killing his
companion.
Mill was rushed to the Wood
bury hospital and physicians an
nounce he had a chance for re-
covery.
One of the death notes was
signed by Viola Staley, the other
by Mill. Both of the notes to be
in the same handwriting, ac-
cording to. the coroner. This led
the coroner to form the opinion
that Moll was the author of both
farewell notes.
When Mill regained conscious
ness at the hospital he told the
following story, according to Cor
oner Wood:
1--WE quarreled. She asked me
to go out and get a bucket of
water and When | returned the
boathouse was on fire and she
was lying on the bed dead. There
was a bullet in her head. | found
her note. | felt ! would be ac-
cused of killing her and there
was but one thing for me to do.
l put the pistol she used to my
head and pulled the trigger"
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1923-02-27
Social n ew S
IN = : .
MRS a R DUFFEY O. TELEPHONES
EDITOR y SEVEN AND $50
TIT
MRS. A. R. DUFFEY

Guest in Richmond
Mrs. c. Keith Carlin is the
guest of relatives in Richmond.
UndergOes Operation
Mr.. John T. Arlington was OPP
Grated upon for appendicitis at
the Alexandria Hospital this
morning. The operation was
performed by Drs. Delaney and
Young.
MIR. Fletcher Returns
Mr.. Harry Fletcher, has re
turned to this city, after spend
ing the weekend with friends in
Camden, New Jersey.
q q d
Expresses Her Thanks
Bertha Gray Robinson. editor
of the Orange Observer. has
written to The Gazette desiring
to express her delight at the
treatment accorded her during
her stay in this city during the
George Washington Birthday
celebration.
Cameron Club Meets
Mrs. Frank T. King entertain
ed the Cameron Club yesterday
afternoon at her home on Prince
street. Mrs. William Jackson
Morton presided at the session
which was addressed by Judge
Frederick G. Duvall.
p q q
Goes to New York B
Miss Julia Duncan daughter
of ex-Mayor and Mrs. James NJ.
Duncan, has gone to New York,
where she will spend the winter.
Miss Duncan. who has marked
histrionic ability, will study dra-
matte art under one of the most
famous teachers in New York
City.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1923-02-27
Leaves For Special
Meeting of Legislature

STATE Delegate Charles Henry
Smith, who represents this city
and Arlington county, in the state
legislature, will leave tonight for
Richmond to attend the special
session of the legislature which
convenes at noon tomorrow, At
this session will be determined the
question of whether or not Vir-
ginia will be bonded in the sum
of $12,00G.0O0 in the interest of
good roads.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1923-02-27
THE DEADLY LETTER

New York. Feb. 27.-Our Uncle
Sam is responsible for a marital
disturbance and probably will be
blamed with a divorce. During
the recent war. Morris Lefkowitz
was a soldier. A month ago
Uncle Sam delivered to his wife,
a letter that he has been kicking
around since April, 1919. It-was.
addressed to Morris, as "My
Darlingest Hubby" and signed
Forever Yours. Belle" Mrs. Left
kowitz's name is Marion. So she
sued for divorce.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1923-02-27
NJ. p. M'DONNELL DEAD

Fredericksburg. Feb. 27.-Mich
ael Patrick Mcdonnell died at
the Mary Washington Hospital
on Sunday at 2:30 a. m.,' of a
complication of diseases, follow
ing a lengthy illness. He was in
his Goth year and was a member
of the Catholic Church.
Mr.. Mcdonnell was a carpen-
ter by trade and was charter
member of the local union of
United Brotherhood of Carpen-
ters.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1923-02-27

state prohibition law. What is al
legged to be still or part of
still is the principal evidence in
the case against Mason. The ac-
cused is represented by Attorney
Edmund Burke and the state by
Commonwealth Attorney Will
liam p. Woolls.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1923-02-27
Bus EnrOute To
City Is Overturned

A bus of the Alexandria Motor
Bus Company, enroute to this
city was overturned during the
heavy fog about $3.50 o'clock last
night.
Several of the passengers were
badly shaken up and one it Is
stated received cut on the fin
ger. The top of the bus was
badly damaged.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1923-02-27

thorough courses of safety. This
teaching has already showed its
effect.
"WisGonsin has a state law
which requires the teaching Of
safety for half an hour each week
in all public schools. Such a
law, properly enforced, in all
States would eventually elimi-
nate largely the human element
as the cause of accidents"
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1923-02-27
Tom Gibson is First
Victim of Free State
CBy United Press.)

Dublin. Feb. 27.-The first Of
fetal execution by the Irish free
state since expiration of the gov
amnesty offer came
when Thomas Gibson, former SOL
der in the national army, was
shot for treason. He deserted to
the rebels, taking some rifles
with him.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1923-02-27
DIED

GASSER-On February %, 1923,
at the home of her parents,
1907 Grove Avenue. Richmond,
Va, Anna Appich Gasser.
daughter of Charlotte Appich
Gasser and Max G. Gasser,
aged one year. 49-1c
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1923-02-27
TELEPHONES
SEVEN AND $40

VaISto hSht N('"~PC
Mrs. Carl Drischler and Miss
Nellie Page, of Chevy Chase,
were the weekend guests of Mrs.
Drischler's grandfather. Mr..
George Kerfoot Pickett, in
Fairfax County.
Mr.. Cunningham Improving
Mr.. w. Clifton Cunningham,
who has been i'll with grippe,
since the 22nd, is much improved
Called to Fredericksburg
Miss May McCarty was called
to Fredericksburg last week by
the illness Of her sister, Mrs.
Harry Sullivan.
. 3 .
Visiting in Germantown
Miss Doris Marston is the
guest of her, cousin. Miss Folly
Marston, at her home in German
town, Pa.
Will Entertain Thursday
The Washington Section Of. the
Temple Sisterhood will be enter
tanned on Thursday afternoon, at
g o'clock, by the Alexandria Sec
ton, in the vestryroom of the
Temple.
Returns From Fairfax
Mr.. J. H. Davis has returned
from Fairfax County, where he
was the guest of relatives.
Guest From Nyack
Mr.. Thomas Darlington Harris
Of Nyack, New York. was the
weekend guest of Mr.. and Mrs.
Hugh Mercer Wilson, in Aurora
Hills. Mr.. and Mrs. Wilson en-
tertained theatre party of six,
on Saturday night, in Washing
ton, with supper at lie Paradis
Visitors From Lorton
Mr.. and Mrs. Herbert Ran.
ndolnh Haar have returned to
their home in Lorton, after a
visit to Mrs. HAIRS mother, Mrs.
c. r. Davis, in Prince street.
Returns From Atlantic City
Mr.. J. Ellis has returned I'll
this city, after spending the past
several days with relatives in
Atlantic City.
Returns From Indianapolis
DR.. Kate Waller Barrett has
from American Legion
Headquarters, in In
dianapolis, Indiana.
Announces Engagement
Mrs. Maude Kemper announces
the engagement of her daughter
Miss Irva Hunton Kemper, to
Mr.. Norman E. Simpson. No date
has been set for the wedding.
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Patient at Hospital
Mr.. William H. Leef was op-
Grated on for appendicitis. yes
terday, at the Alexandria Hos
pital. The attending surgeons
were DIR. S. B. Moore and DR.. o.
A. Rider.
Miss Morse to Appear
Miss Alice Sigworth Morse, of
the Morse Studio of Interpreta-
ton. will be among those appear
ing in a musical and literary en-
tertainment on Thursday even
ing at the Young Peoples Build
ing. Miss Morse is a gifted ar
tiste, with pleasing personality.
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Mrs. Buck Improves
Mrs. Dolly Buck who has been
sick with the grippe, at the resi-
dnece of Mrs. Herbert T. Beach,
in North Royal street, is greatly
improved.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1923-02-27
Prohibition Case
Now Before Jury

In the corporation court this
afternoon a jury is considering
the case of Clyde Mason, charged
with an alleged infraction of the
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1923-02-27

Mrs. Jones Ill
Mrs. Susanna Jones is serious.
Nv i'll at the residence of her
niece, Mrs. Alma Davis, 404 S.
Lee street.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1923-02-27
James Henry Beach

(SuccessOr to Leroy Beach,
Tin, Copper snd Sheet Iron
Worker, Stoves, Furnaces
and Tnware
Roofing, Guttering and SCOUTING
Phone 1865 2l0 Hing Street
Phoenix tribune., 1923-12-15

IS OOTIVdIGSCGTIL
Mrs. N. D. Dillard, who several
weeks ago underwent an operation at
the Booker T. Washington Hospital
has been removed to her home and
is getting along nicely.
Phoenix tribune., 1923-12-15
KU KLUX KLAN AGAIN
BEGINS To TERRORIZE
LOUISIANA BLACKS

MONROE, La.-Disturbances re-
sembling the campaign against Ne
groes which preceded the Ku Klux
Klan exposure in Bastrop and Mer
Rouge, last year, have caused white
employers to come out and assure
their Negro workers here protec-
ton. The khan, it is charged, had be-
gun a campaign of intimidation which
was causing the field hands to flee.
Posters were placed at mills and vari-
GUS other places, asserting that Lou
isiana was a white mans country and
that the Negroes should leave. Many
of them did and white people with
money at stake began to yell They
have forced the sheriff to promise
that he'll protect.
Phoenix tribune., 1923-12-15
CARD OF THANKS

| wish to thank the many friends
who showed kindness to me during
my recent illness. Especially do l
wish to thank the Missionary ladies'
of the Second Baptist church for their
thoughtfulnesS.
MRS. N. d. DILLARD.
Phoenix tribune., 1923-12-15

The Pastors Social Workers and the
Sunday school have combined to give
you a program worth while. The big
tree also will be laden with goodies
and presents for everyone, so come
along and be with us on the evening
of December "a at the A. NJ E. church.
Phoenix tribune., 1923-12-15
AGENTS WANTED

WANTED-Good men and women TO
sell Sick and Accident Insurance to
Colored People Big money to be
made for good workers. Apply 1906
E. Willetta ST., from to 10 A. M,
and from to P. NJ
Phoenix tribune., 1923-12-15
Returns to Phoenix

Returns to Phoenix
Mr.. Geo. w. Hardman has returned
to Phoenix after an absence of sew
eral months in the northern part of
the state. He says there is no place
like Phoenix after all.
Phoenix tribune., 1923-12-15

Southwest He plans to return to the
coast and again will enter the employ
of the Eagle.
:. :. !.
Here For Holidays
Rev. j. NJ. Endicott, presiding elder
of the Albuquerque district of the Col
orado Conference of the A. NJ. E.
church, and his wife arrived in Phoe-
nix Monday morning and will remain
until after the holidays. DR.. Endi-
colt will preach in Mesa Sunday, Dec.
%, and the following Sunday. Dec
80. he will hold quarterly meeting at
thelocal A. NJ E. church. They are
staying at the home of Mr.. and Mrs.
Allen Smith, 21 East Madison st.
:. = :.
Wins Ford Auto
Mr.. ]. L. Mack, one of our race
men, employed at the Grand Central
Public Market, held the lucky num-
ber which won the Ford Touring car
given away Saturday night at the
Shrine Circus. Mr. Mack says that it
is better to be born lucky than rich.
Every dog has his day, we are told.
:. :: :.
immigrants Headquarters
At a meeting Sunday afternoon, a
representative group of Colored citi
zens indorsed the local branch of the
N. A. A. c. P, as the proper organi
zation to look after our people who
come to Phoenix from other states
Mr. G. S. Rodgers, president of the 10
cal branch, was named chairman OF
the committee to advise the immi
grants, and his insurance office, 6O5
| East Jefferson street, was chosen as
immigration headquarters. All Col
ored people coming to Phoenix or con
templating a trip to this city, request
ed to report at or get in touch will
Mr.. G. S. Rodgers, COS East Jefferson
| St. A great mass meeting was hell
last Sunday afternoon and much gooC
accomplished. Another monster meet
ing is scheduled for o'clock Sunda!
afternoon, December %, at the c. M
e. church, 7th ST. and East Jefferson
Everybody invited.
!. !. !.
Is Convalescent
Mrs. n D. billiard, who severa
weeks ago underwent an operation a
the Booker T. Washington Hospita
has been removed to her home an
is getting along nicely.
Phoenix tribune., 1923-12-15

LOCAL NEWS

Big Christmas Program
The great Christmas tree and pro
gram will be held Monday night, Dec
ember "a, at the A. NJ. E. church.