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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1923-01-29
To Use
Boat For Police
Case Against Jessie Gilmartin to
be Heard Tomorrow q
Morning

When the case of Jessie Gilman
tin was called in the police court
today to answer a charge of re-
fusing to aid an officer a continu-
ance was granted until 10 o'clock
tomorrow morning at the request
of his attorney, Charles Henry
Smith.
Attorney Smith, did, however,
have Policeman Manner. who made
the charge, give his statement of
the facts in the case.
According to the testimony OF
the officer he was on the river
front yesterday and wanted Gil
martin to take him out on the
river to chase a man whom the
policeman suspected of violating
the liquor law. When Gilmartir
refused the officer placed him I'M
der arrest. The right of the officer
to command a citizen to go beyond
the jurisdiction in searching for 9
man suspected of a misdemeanol
will undoubtedly figure prominent.
ly in the case and the decision Of
the court will be awaited with
considerable interest, inasmuch a:
Attorney Smith told the court ths
decision to be given in this case
will be an important one.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1923-01-29
To Sell Historic
Land And Relics
Farm. Once Owned by George
Washington, To. Be Put Up
At Auction

g.. Winchester, Va, Jan. 29.-Sale
of an estate Of over 500 acres
of lan6 and historic heirlooms,
once the property of George
Washington, has been ordered by
a decree of the Circuit Court for
Frederick county. The estate
known as Waverley, is situated
near the old Hopewell Meeting
House, north of Winchester, and
belonged to the late George Lay
cite Washington, close collateral
descendant of the first President.
Mr.. Washington left the prop
erty in trust for his son, NJ. B.
3. Washington, for life and then
foroth life of the latter's widow.
Mrs. Mamie B. d. Washington.
Mrs. Washington survived her
husband 55 years. They had one
child, Miss BERTHE Washington,
who died a few months previous
to the death of her mother, al
though the latter had been bed
ridden invalid in Washington, D..
c., for seven years.
Ever since the death of Mrs.
Washington attorneys have been
tracing the real heirs-at-law and
finally 10 have been found. Sever
al live in Louisiana, some in
Washington, d. c., several i'll
Maryland and one is in Califor-
MIA. A number of the heirs died
some years ago in Mexico. Com
missioners appointed to sell the
property are Harry r. Kern and
Thomas w. Harrison, of Win
chester; Gardner l.. Boothe and
r. b. Washington, of Alexandria,
Va, and Frank GOsnell, of Balti-
more. The heirlooms at Waiver
ley are said to consist of Wash
ington family portraits, antique
furniture and some military trap
pings.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1923-01-29
Charge Selling
Of Poison Booze
U. S. to Bring Charge Against
John F. Farrar, Arrested
Yesterday-Trial Here

A man giving the name of
John F. Farrar was arrested yes
terday at Dumfries, Prince Will
liam county, by Deputy U. s.
Marshal William Schoeni,
charged with violating the prohi-
bition law. He was committed TO
jail in this city on order of United
States Marshal Clarence G. Smith
ers and will later be arraigned
before U. S. Commissioner John
barton Phillips, in this city.
The government will allege, it
is reported, tina. Farrar is the
man who sold the liquor that
caused the death of two marines
Quantico. Farrar positively de-
MES the charge which it is al
legged the government will urge
against him. FalTar was former
" in the Marine Corps and is
said to be a native of Texas.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1923-01-29
High School
Trims Orioles
Put Victory Over After Many
Thrills-Stage Healthy Come
Blackstone 3l-2S

In one Of the most thrilling
of court encounters Of the pres
ent season, the team of Alexan-
dria High School narrowly put
the thirteenth degree in opera
ton at the Armory Saturday
night and lacked their bitter ri
walls. the Orioles. out of victory
by the score of 81 to %, thus
avenging a trimming they suf-
fered under the same cirCum-
stances a week ago.
When the whistle sounded the
Orioles got away out in front and
stubbornly held the lead. When
the end of the first half came
the score stood % to II in IA
vor of the athletic club and the
high school supporters had lost
a good lot of their hope of win
ming.
The rest came and the High
School boys came back on the
floor tuned to finish and began
what turned out to be the most
spectacular basket ball rally seen
in Alexandria for a long time.
Houston and Ortez, in forward
positions for the High School
began tossing baskets from every
angle while the rest of the team
concentrated its efforts on fur
nishing the little forwards the
ball to shoot. The game was nip
and tuck with the High School
boys gaining with each minute.
Midkiff and Ballanger worked a
wonderful floor game and brought
the ball to the forwards repeat
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1923-01-29
AREv. DIR. DAME DIES

Continued from page one)
Joined the Confederate army at
Inc beginning of the war and re-
an honored private sol
dicr, for he gloritied in that name
until The surrender in 1865. In
1866 he With several other COM
l1anions in arms entered the Ep-
iscop&l Theological Seminary
west ol this city and was or
aaiNed to the ministry in 1869.
Before coming to Christ Church
where he succeeded the late Dr.
McKim. he was rector of the
Episcopal Church at Fairfax
Courthouse, Upperville, and Mid
dleburg and ;hcn mt Norfolk. The
remainder of his ministerial life
was spent in Baltimore. In every
place he was beloved and honored
as Christian minister and a fine
companion and friend.
Rev. Dr.. Dame occupied a high
position as a confederate veteran
He was an authority on the his
tory of the war between the
states and later published very
interesting volume of reminiS'
ceuScS of his life as a confed'
crate soldier which has been wei
received by veterans Of the wal
on both sides.
Or. Dame married Miss SuSar
Meade Funston. daughter of the
late Col. David Funston of this
city. who died a few years ago
Their children are: The Rev. DR.
Wilham Page Dame. Misses Nil
mer and Randolph Dame and Mrs
Meriatt of Boston, Mass.
His funeral took place thi.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1923-01-29

some degree. Long experience
with that sound gives soldiers
much information as TO the proba-
bic distance to the gun nest. al
slough its exact direction is doubt
full. The new whispering bullet
will deny any such information to
the troops against which it is
fired.
The "boa.-tail" bullet is still to
be adopted officially for the army.
That will not be done. until eX-
istin~ ammunition is nearing eX-
haustion. Once the change in
iigs and dies is provided for how
ever, cost of manufacture of the
new bullet will be no greater, it is
said, than the old.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1923-01-29
CARD OF THANKS

We wish to express cur sincere
thanks to our friends and neigh
bol.s for their kin;1ess. use OF
automobiles and beautiful flowers
sent, and for the numerous other
kindness shown to us during the
illness and death Of our darling
daughter and devoted wife, Annie
Potter Sullivan.
Mr.. and Mrs. Chas. L. Potter
25-1c. c. V. Sullivan.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1923-01-29
Judge H. w. Holt
Presides In Court Here

Judge Henry w. Holt, stanton
Judge of the courts for the eigh-
teenth judicial circuit, opened the
corporation court today in place
of Judge Howard w. Smith, ne
being designated TO preside by
Gov. Trinl,le at the request OF
Judge Smith. The docket was call
ed and court adjourned until lO
o'clock tomorrow morning. The
case of John W. Lucas, colored,
charged with involuntary man.
Slaughter in connection with the
fatal injury of Clarance Wood
yard, is scheduled TO be heard
Wednesday before Judge Holt. A
special jury has been summoned.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1923-01-29
THEY ALL ADVERTISED

occasionally q man Is found VINO tnlnKS CnaC ne
can build up big commercial success WITHOUT AD-
VERfISING. But usually he wakes up, sooner or
later to the fact that it just can't be done There is
nothing more certain in the business world than that
judicious publicity is essential to success.
This has been so clearly demonstrated time and
time again that it is hardly necessary to refer to the
subject The world war is striking illustration of
the value of publicity. Does any man believe the
great Liberty Loan drives would have been successful
had it not been for the advertising carried in the
DAILY NEWSPAPERS. No man will contradict the
assertion that advertising was the big factor IN sell
ing liberty bonds and in fact contributed more to the
success Of the war than any other one thing.
Under the caption THERE AMT NO SUCH
ANIMAL" the Chicago DAILY NEWS had the fol-
lowing in a recent issue of Printers Ink:
"Name ten merchant princes who never advcrtis-
ed No Name nine, then Six? Two? One? Why what
is the meaning Of this? Your knowledge of history
and current affairs is comprehensive; your memory
is excellent why, then can't you name the great
leaders of commerce who built up their enterprises
without advertising?
Simply because There amt no such ANIMAL
Great commercial success since the dawn Of history,
lave been erected largely by advertising Of some sort
or another And as the means Of advertising I'M
proved the number and extent Of business enter
prises increased correspondingly Cause and effect.
"The big successes are the big advertisers-and
they are not big advertisers because they big sue
cesses but big successes because they big adver
Itisers.
"They know not only what to advertise, out how
and when They are adept il the choice Of mediums.
They take no chances. Where they lead, the later
conner may safely follow"
Consider for moment
"THE BIG SUCCESSES ARE NOT BIG AL
IVERTISERS BECAUSE THEY ARE BIG sue
ICESSES BUT BIG SUCCESSES BECAUSE THEY
ARE BIG ADVERTISERS"
Occasionally you find man who iInagines that
his business is TOO SMALL for him to advertise per-
sstenty and freely.
"Thats all right" he says, "for the man who has
been in business long time and who has big volume
Iof trade, but can't afford it."
Who are the big, successful business men in your
own town? Do they advertise? Yes, persistenty and
judiciousy. Advertising pays Nothing is truer than
that
Advertise aggressively persistently and judici-
ousy Put the same energy and force behind your adj
yer3ising that you put behind your purchasing agent
your salesmen The Daily Newspaper is the best
salesman you have
THE ALEXANDRIA GAZETTE IS THE BEST
ADVERTISING MEDIUM IN YOUR TERRITORY
is YOUR BEST SALESMAN. USE THE CA.
ZETTE ADVERTISING COLUMNS.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1923-01-29

afternoon from the church of
which he was rector in Baltimore
and was attended by large
gathering of his Pensioners,
members of the clergy of Balti-
more and friends and clergy
from Virginia and Maryland. The
interment was in Glenwood ceme-
terry, Baltimore.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1923-01-29
Attending Coed
Roads Meeting

\ committee from the chamber
or commerce composed of Col D.
Y. Williams. r. s. Jones and j.
William May, are in Roanoke at
tending the good roads conyen>
tion which convened today. the
focal delegation favors the twelve
million bond issue proposed for
rood roads. and it is also reported
fayors the tax on gasoline pro
yidcd the money IS used for the
roads as provided for in the pro
posed bond issue.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1923-01-29
FUNERAL HELD FRIDAY

The funeral of Mrs. Annie Sui
Ivan, nee Potter, was held Fri
day afternoon at the Methodist
Protestant Church and was large
" attended. Burial was in Bethel
cemetery. Rev. Robert Browne, Of
ficiated. Cousins of the deceased
served as pallbearers, Messrs,
Walter Sullivan, Willie Sullivan
Chester Jett, Earl Jet, Mason
Duty and Guy Duty.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1923-01-29
Young Man Victim
OF Pneumonia

Clinton F. Ballenger, seventeen
years old, son of Mr.. and Mrs.
Clinton S. Ballenger, died this
morning at 8 o'clock at the home
of his parents, 1920 Duke street.
The deceased was taken i'll five
days ago with flu which developed
into pneumonia. His parents have
the sincere sympathy of the COM
munity in their sad bereavement.
The funeral arrangements have
not been completed.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1923-01-29
4. ]. SYMONDS DIES

Arthur ]. Symonds, siXty-fOur
years old, plate printer, who
lived in Arlington county, dropped
dead in Washington Saturday. His
body was taken to Wheatley's
chapel, this city, from whence the
funeral will take place at 2 o'clock
tomorrow afternoon. Members of
Naval Lodge of Masons of Wash
ington. will attend. Mr.. Symonds
is survived by his wife and sew
eral children. Burial will be in
Ivy Hill cemetery.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1923-01-29
PROPERTY SALES

Hugo Herfurth' Jr., and wife
have sold to II. Noel Garner, a
lot at Overlook Place, west of the
city limits, and Mrs. jeanette
Fuchs Herfurth and husband have
sold to Samuel Levy and wife
house and lot 334 Commerce
street.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1923-01-29
Very sincerely YOURS,
=. w. n. SWEENEY.

l5,t. Very sincerely yours.
Id. w. II. SWEENEY.
On behalf of the city school
board Chester Gwinn, chair
man of the board wrote the fol-
lowing letter to Capt. Sweeney:
Alexandria, Va,
January 26, 1928.
Mr.. W. H. Sweeney,
Superintendent OF Schools,
Alexandria, Va.
Ny dear Superintendent:
Your communication of Janu-
ary 23rd., to me as Chairman of
the Board of School Trustees OF
the City Of Alexandria, enclosing
copy of your letter of resigna-
ton as Superintendent of Public
instruction, was duy received,
and vas considered by the Board
at special meeting called Tor
that purpose on January Goth,
at 500 o'clock P. NJ.
The Board appreciates your
courtesy in Withholding your let
ter ef resignation pending con-
sideration of the matter by the
Board; and also your cordial eX-
pressions of good will toward
the Board. :,
| speak the sentiments Of each
member of the Board when | say
that your kindly feeling toward
the Board is heartily reciprocated'
The members of the present
Board. although but recently APP
pointed as such, have had per-
sonal knowledge of you and your
work, and your devotion to Al
eyandria and its schools Tor
many, many years.
4 We feel sure that, because OF
YOUR devotion to your work as
! an educator, your love for chill.
Idren. and your long and faithful
service as Superintendent OF
Schools in Alexandria, naught out
the most potent reasons could
have induced you to relmqnisn
Evour work as Superintendent at
! this time. Consequently, we shall
mot attempt to dissuade you from
YOUR purpose, but will wish you
q hearty God-speed in your new
undertaking, and congratulate
YOU upon the success you nave
achieved as Superintendent OF
Schools of Alexandria.
With every good wish for your
1 success and happiness, J beg TO
remain,
Sincerely yours.
CHESTER a. GWINN,
Chairman.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1923-01-29

eddy with the result, nearly every
time, one more goal for Alex
andlia. ~ 't"tU
Twenty seconds was left to play
and the High School boys were
in the lead by just five points
and then the ball evaded the
grasp of the leaders for just
one second and the Orioles shot
the basket, cutting down the lead
from 3 to 3. Ortez shot { goals
and Houston A.
The lineun of the teams:
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1923-01-29
Nine Killed In
Chicago Explosion
(By United Press.)

Chicago, Jan. 29.-Nine persons
were injured when a terrific eX-
plosion wrecked a water gas ma
chine at the Chicago by products
Coal Company here today.
The force of the blast shook
and broke windows with
in Z radius of half q mile.
Four of the injured were rush
ed to the hospital.
The cause of the explosion was
not known.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1923-01-29
SCHOOL HEAD RESIGNS
Continued on page one)

Continued on page one)
March |. to serve as superinten-
dent of schools.
The announcement of the res
ienation came as a distinct sur
prise to the members of the new
" elected school board. Com
plete harmony prevailed between
the superintendent and the mem
hers of the board, and letter
written by Chester A. Gwlnn,
chairman of the board, on behat
of the board rongratulates
him on the success he achieved as
superintendent of the schools
The letter of Capt. Sweeney 10
the board follows: z
January, %, 1923.
Mr.. Chester A. Gwinn,
Chairman Alexandria City Schooi
Board,
Alexandria, Virginia.
My dear. MIR. Gwinn;
| am enclosing you q copy OF
my resignation as Superintendent,
of Public Instruction, which a
shall not mail until ! have heard
from you.
am offered a position when
I think in justice to myself and
family | should accept. hope you
and the other members of the
Board will understand that my
action is not prompted by spirit
Of dissatisfaction with your Board
or any part of school work. as
have received from you every
mark of courtesy and indication
of YOUR confidence. Nothing
would give me more pleasure thar
- continuation Of my school WORK
with YOU. but think every NAL
should take advantage of an OPP
nortunity when it presents IT.
self. :. :.
need not tell YOU that it is
y great trial to me to give up my
work in the Alexandria schools
in whose service l have spent tn.
hest years of my life. My grea'
love of children and high regard
for members of our teacnin :.
staff have made it very dliiicuT
for me to do. feel that ! sha !,
f Gov me 70 do. fel THAT | shall
be separating myself from a large
and congenial family.
hope the Department OF hou,
cation will have no difficulty m N
6ndinr YOU man that will suit
the place. l feel that ! am leav,
ing the schools, at time WIZ
their condition as to efnciency
will. probably, be more generais
felt Sit,' than ever before in their his.
t to While as a rule, l do not
care very much for idle praise
7 do feel a very great pride IN
tho success of our schools and
am clad that l have been favored
with the opportunity to DO my
little bit toward that end !
only wish to say in my own De,
half that l have never spared
myself in the discharge OIL IN.
duties imposed on me. / have no,
accomplished as much as l shoult
have liked. but I feel proud OF
what we have done. / desire
here to express my great appfe,
c;at;on Of our School Boards 1oi
their interest and cooperation az
ali times. ,o-o
If you should ike to nave ~ .
personal interview with me be,
fore bringing this matter TO ths
attention of the Board or making
it public. | shall be very glad tc
make an appointment with you u,
i shall appreciate it if you VIII
consider it confidential until such
time as your Board may think II
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1923-01-29
RITES FOR MRS. BROWNS

Mrs. Mary f. browns funeral
took place this afternoon from
her late residence, III South
Payne street. Services were con-
Quoted by Rev. Robert Browne,
pastor of the Methodist Protes-
tant Church and burial was in
Bethel cemetery.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1923-01-29
DIED


Observation-Disclosures gill
LINGHAM, a native of Alexan-
dria, January %. 1923. at Chicago
Ill. Funeral at Lain Sons Chapel,
63rd and Harvard, Saturday, Jan
uary 81, at 1 p. M, Interinent,
Mount Hope. 25-lc
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1923-01-29
A. B. RILEY DIES

l. Alonzo B. Riley, gfty-four
years old, died Saturday at his
home in Potomac, Arlington coun-
ty. The funeral took place this
afternoon from Wheatley's NOR
tuary chapel. Services were con-
Quoted by Rev. Dr.. Z. V. Reg
ester, pastor of the NJ. E. Church
South and burial was in Bethel
cemetery.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1923-01-29

Miss Reese Better
Miss Virgil Reese who has been
i'll at her home on North Pat
rick street is much improved.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1923-01-29

The eel has two separate hearts.
One beats 60 and the other 100
times a minutes.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1923-01-29
THE ALEXANDRIA GAZETTE

wise to make ii public.
A prompt consideration of this
matter will be greatly appreci-
ated.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1923-05-31

formally at luncheon yesterday at
the Shoreham.
Mr.. and Mrs. George T. Marye
have closed their home in Connect
cut avenue and are en- route to Cal
ifornia, where they have a summer
home. They propose to visit the
Orient in the late summer.
Mrs Theodore Vernon Boynton
sailed yesterday from New York on
the Lapland to spend the summer in
France and Switzerland.
Mrs. John J. Stahl will entertain
at an informal reception from to
6 o'clock tomorrow afternoon at
the Washington Club, when the
guests of honor will be Jules Falk,
the violinist, and DIR. Sigmund
Spaeth, who are in Washington in
connection with our Music Week
celebration.
Mrs. Stahl will be assisted at the
tea table by Mrs. J. w. Frissell
and Mrs. James w. Wiley.
Miss Katherine Sutherland enter
tanned at luncheon today in compii-
ment to Miss Eleanor Klein, of St.
Louis, who is the guest of Miss
Eleanor Wheeler.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1923-05-31
JEAN ELIOT ON SOCIETY
HardingS Hosts to
White House
Guests
TIME President and Mrs. Harding

TIME President and Mrs. Harding
have as guests Henry p
Fletcher, American Ambassa
dor to Belgium, and former Senator
and Mrs. Frank B. kellogg, who ar
rived at the White House yesterday
and who attended the Memorial Day
ceremonies at Arlington with their
hosts. Mrs. Fletcher came with
her husband, but left for New York
this afternoon. Mr.. and Mrs.
Fletcher and Mr.. and Mrs. Kellogg
have just returned to this country
from Santiango, Chile, where they
have been attending the Pan-Amer-
lean Conference to which the two
men were delegates.
Other members Of the Presidential
party at Arlington yesterday were
Miss Laura Harlan, Col. Clarence
o. Sheriff., Comdr. Adolphus An
drews, Comdr. Joel T. Boone and
Major Ora Baldinger.
President and Mrs. Harding will
be greeted by thousands Of school
children this afternoon at American
League Park, where monster sere-
made will be staged as a climax of
the Music Week festivities.
A rose bowl made CT native gold
taken from the Coloma field, where
John Marshall inside his epochal dis
covery in 1S4S, will be presented
to Mrs. Harding by Ben Ali Temple
of the Shriners of Sacramento, now
on their way to Washington. When
presented the bowl will be filled
with peoples picked from a Sacra-
mento county field.
The Secretary of the Navy and
Mrs. Edwin DENLY will have as
their guests for few days the
formers brother and, sister-in-law,
Mr.. and Mrs. Garvin DENLY, who
will arrive from Long Island about
the middle Of next week.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1923-05-31
Stockings

800 Fiber Stockings-5Oc
Fiber Silk. Mock seam stockings
with Isle garter hem, reinforced
heel and toe. Cordoyan. white.
champ, light grey Broken sizes
make the price fifty cents pair.
$500 Glove Silk, 75c
Full-fashioned pure silk stock
ings, absolutely perfect. just a
few dozen pairs. In medium brown.
Sizes 8 " and 3.
$3.50 and $500 Sport Stock
ings-95c
Fiber silk stockings in duo-tene
weaves, ribbed styles or vertical
stripes. Broken sizes, in black.
suede. medium grey, cordovan, blue
and white, black and white.
$3.50 Silk Stockings-$1. IS
OF pure thread with mercerized
garter hem and reinforced heel and
toe. Included a few pairs with
silk garter. hens and a few pairs
of chiffon weight. Full fashioned.
broken sizes. Gun metal, beige.
cordovan and black,
800 Hand-Clocked Stockings
$2.25 Pair
Most attractive. styles-pure silk,
full fashioned and wen reinforced
Each pair has handsome hand-em-
broidered clox in contras sting colors.
Lisle garter hens. White, black,
cordovan.