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Evening star., 1921-03-06
Sends First Note.

Besides dispatchins his first diplo-
matte note. he found time to inquire
into the condition of every one of the
government departments. canvass the
situation iii Congress, consider the
reorganization OF the national politi-
cal machinery OF his party. dictate
a big sheaf of letters. shake hands
with several hundreds of his fellow
citizens, install new White House
mascot and attend the theater
After meeting members of the
White House office stan. and wading
through the first batch of mail and
an hours dictatiOn, he began a sue
cession of conferences with his newly
installed cabinet officials. and kept
TO an unbroken schedule OF appoint
mcnts w.:h members of his official
family and others until 80 o'clock.
when he took an hour for lunch with
members of his family. In the after
noon he and Mrs. Harding held their
first reception in the east room,
standing for more than two hours
while guests, invited and uninvitcd.
passed by IN line.
Evening star., 1921-03-06
Affairs Of Minor importance.

Besides these matters which mus,
come up during the month. there are
several minor matters which are ex-
pected to arise. There is likely to be
quite a large accumulation of public
documents and contracts which will
need signing by a majority board this
month
Evening star., 1921-03-06

Continued on Page ?. Column %
Evening star., 1921-03-06
Talks Over Conditions.


The cabinet member with whom
Mr.. Harding conferred longest was
Charles l.. Hughes, his new Secr.-
tary OF State, with whom he dis
russed the note to Panama and Cost,
I.ica. With most Of the other de
partment heads he merely talked
over general conditions and problems
Of organization, asking ror inforns
tion about any problem that seemed
Likely to become troublesome The
canvass netted him several pages OF
closely written memoranda jotted
Gown for future attention during his
talks with the men he had called to
Lis official circle of counselors
The coming reorganization of the
republican national committee he
discussed with Elmer Dover Of Ia
coma, Wash. former secretary OF the
committee.
Henrs of Special session.
Suggestions about the special scs-
sion of Congress were heard by the
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Henrs of Special session.

Suggestions about the special ses
sion of Congress were heard by th'
President from Senator Lodge %
The Washington times., 1921-10-16
MARSTELLER SELECTED AS
G. o. p. SENATE NOMINEE

NORFOLK, Va, Oct. 15.-Dr. A. A.
Marsteller has been named by the
Republican city committee as the
O.. o. 2. nominee for the State senate
from Norfolk to oppose T.. Griffith
Dodson, Democratic candidate.
DR.. Marsteller was appointed to iii
the vacancy in the party's ticket for
legislative office caused by the with
drawal OF Howell II. Jones, who re-
tired following the death of his wife,
The application of the new nominee
was filed Saturday.
The Republican candidate is a we'll
known dentist. He is n native of Vir-
ginia being born in Faquier county.
He graduated from Georgetown Wash
ington University with high honors.
About eight years ago he came to
Norfolk and has made this city his
permanent home.
DR.. Marsteller traces his ancestry
back to the Revolutionary war, In
which his great-great.grendfat was
a member of washington's staff
The Washington times., 1921-10-16
LABOR OUTLOOK BETTER
IN CITIES OF VIRGINIA

with the exception of Norfolk and
Portsmouth, where the lack of work
is confined principally to the navy
yard, employment conditions in Vir-
ginia are not discouraging, according
to the report of Ralph lizard, district
director for the United States EN-
ployment Service. Mass figures COM
piled for the district, embracing Del
aware. Maryland, District of Column
bia, Virginia, West Virginia, North
Carolina, South Carolina, Georgia and
Florida, show a decided Improvement
in the employment situation in recent
months.
The reports, according to Mr.. lizard,
show decided Improvement in nearly
all industries, and a distinct decrease
In unemployment, except In a few
cities, where special reasons exist for
rather unsatisfactory conditions.
The Washington times., 1921-10-16

Although no indication has been
given as to the vote polled by any Of
the beauteous nominees, representing
practically every distinguished family
in the Old Dominion, It is understood
that the balloting for two particular
candidates was extraordinarily heavy.
Miss Bessie Kelly, Norfolk's only
entry in the competition, is known to
have received the solid vote Of the
Tidewater city. Miss Kelly had the
Endorsement OF the Travellers Protec-
tive Association and other organiza.
tions and they, as we'll as the general
public In Norfolk, concentrated their
ballots on her In the hope Of electing
her qeen.
Mrs. John Skelton Williams, wife
of the former comptroller OF the cur.
'ency In the Treasury Department In
Washington, is known to have polled
a remarkably strong vote. II she fin
ishss well In advance of the field II
The Washington times., 1921-10-16
T. A. POE SHRINE
IN RICHMOND To
.BEOPENED SOON
Stone House Is Said to Be Old
est Building in virginia's
Capital.

RICHMOND, Va. Oct. 15.-The old
stone house in Main street, not Ear
from the Confederate soldiers and
sailors monument on Libby hill, has
been acquired by the Association for
the Preservation OF Virginia Antiqui.
ties and will be !snown as the Edgar
Allen Poe shrine.
1t Is contended by some, however
that the poet had no connection with
the building and that the houses in
which Poe lived here all have been
destroyed.
The old stone house is said to be
the oldest building in the city. II is
believed TO have been constructed in
1895 and many persons say It was
George Washington's one-time head
quarters. The structure has been
completely restored and win be open
to the public next month.
In the rear of the house a pergola
has been built OF brick, stone and
beams that came from the old office
Of the Southern Literary Messenger
which Poe edited. In the yard will
be seen a garden designed to per.
petuate the idea Of Poe's Enchanted
Garden" the original Of which is
supposed to have been at Second and
Franklin streets.
The Washington times., 1921-10-16
DESERTED CAMP
At CLIFF TON, Va,
PUzzLESF|SHER
Fairfax County Sheriff Asked to
Investigate Possible Tragedy
on Bull Run.

CLIFTON, Va, Oct. 16.-Hidden in
the dense woods bordering Bull Run,
near here, an abandoned camp, evi-
IDENTIFY left in a hurry by a boy or
man Of small stature, has been found
by Walter b. Powell, Of Dorsey, Anne
Arundel county, Md.
Powell was on fishing expedition
when he came upon the camp. The
equipment was of the best, Powell
said, but apparently had been aban.
doned at least a month. A revolver
holster, a soft collar, size 1871, and a
necl;tie were among the abandoned ef'
fects.
From the condition in which /
found the camp, the occupant had
evidently taken a flight in a hurry"
Powell said.
"The camper, according to all signs,
had Just established himself on the
bank of the creek. He was not a pro-
fessional bass fisherman, for on the
bank were several poles cut from
trees, to which were rugged the crudest
kind of tackle.
about fifty yards from the camp
was an old abandoned hobo camp. /
do not think the hobo camp had any
thing to do with the disappearance of
the camper.
From the appearance of the eff.
fects, 1t looks as IL the man, or boy,
pitched his tent, and while arranging
his fishing tackle saw or heard some
thing that frightened him. Without
stopping to unbuckle his pack, in
which probably reposed his revolver,
he cut the straps, seized the weapon
and faced the intruder. He may have
been killed and his body hidden In the
woods.
"I searched the woods for about an
hour, and then walked along the bank
of Bull Run. The water is very shall.
low, and there was no trace OF a
body.
Fairfax county authorities.
The Washington times., 1921-10-16
PETERSBURG TO WELCOME
K. D. AND S. OF VIRGINIA

PETERSBURG, Va, Oct. 15.-The
twenty seventh annual convention OF
the Virginia Branch of the Interna.
tional Order of the Kings Daughters
and Sons will be held in Washington
Street Methodist Episcopal Church in
this city, october 25, 26 and 81. Dele.
gates will be In attendance from oil
sections Of the State.
The guests of honor will be Miss
Clara Nortlons. OF Rochester, N. Y,
who is recording secretary of the In.
ternational order, and Judge Kathery n
Sellers, Federal Judge of the Juvenile
Court. OF Washington, d. G.
Preparations are being made for the
entertainment OF the guests. Mrs. II.
NJ Young Ia hospitality chairman; Mrs.
G. A. Robertson reception chairman
and Mrs. John 8. Jones automobile
chairman
The Washington times., 1921-10-16

would not be surprising to her host
OF friends
The result of the balloting Is awaited
with the keenest interest by the sup.
porters OF the various nominees and
confidence is running high In many
quarters.
The honor OF being crowned queen
OF the pageant has been more eagerly
contested for than any social prestige
In the history OF Virginia, with
the result that Virginia's fairest
daughters and most gracious and
charming lassies have lined up behind
them formidable phalanxes of cohorts
and admirers. 70. Lee Trinkle, candi.
date for governor, has announced that
whether he is elected or not, he will
place the crown upon the queens brow
at the beginning Of the pageant which
will tell the story Of Virginia's history
from the days Of John Smith at James
town In 1907 down TO the present time.
The Washington times., 1921-10-16
PETERSBURG SELLS FIFTY
ACRES TO COUNTRY CLUB

PETERSBURG, Va, Oct. 15.-The
sale of approximately fifty acres oi
land by the city to the Petersburg
Country Club, Inc. has practically
been completed and within few days
the final specifications are expected
to be drawn up and the deed written.
The sum realized from the sale OF
the land, amounts to about $1,000
this money going to improvements to
be made in the city.
The original boundaries for the
country club. made by r. d. Budd
city engineer, have been slightly
changed. A final survey has been
completed by E. p. Dutrow.
william j. Miller, chairman OF the
grounds committee of the club, is com
pleting plans to have the golf course
laid out. 1t is expected that the play.
ing at the start will have to be on
6and green's.
The Washington times., 1921-10-16
HOME BURNS AS FAMILY
HElPlESSLY LOOKS ON

PETERSBURG. Va, Oct. 15.-Per-
sons travelling by automobile between
Petersburg and Lakemont witnessed
a fire that destroyed the home of a
man named Jessup, near Lakemont,
while the mother and children stood
helplessly by and watched their earn
inrs of a lifetime go up in smoke.
THE father was away from home at
the time.
The fire Parted in the flue and be
fore the members OF the family real
ized what had happened their home,
Which was a one-story frame struc,
ture. was a raging mass of flames and
every piece of furniture was destroyed
with the little home. Persons passing 9
rendered every aid possible, but their
efforts to extinguish the blaze were
futile as the slight wind helped to fan
the flames.
The Washington times., 1921-10-16
MAGISTRATES POSSE HELD
ON CHARGE OF SHOOTING

LYNCHRURG, Va, Oct. 15.-Squice
W. II. Steele and members of his
posse, L. ID. Deacon, Raymond Pulliam
and Frank Weivan, who are charged
with shooting r. IT. Shields and Lon
ME Moran when they attempted to ar
rest the two men on the charge OF
the murder of Pat Johnson, were held
at Rustburg for the November grand
jury on the charge of felonious shoot.
ing.
Shields and Moran were shot about
a month ago. A court with four mag.
istrates sitting heard the case. All
the defendants are out under $500
bail bonds.
The Washington times., 1921-10-16
CONVICT SIX NEGROES
OF ATTACK ON POSSE

DANvILLE, Va, Oct. 15.-Six
negroes arrested in connection with IN
attack last Friday on Federal raid
ing posse in Halifax county were given
hearings before a full court Of three
magistrates at Toombs Store last
week, each man being sentenced
to pay a fine of $500 and to serve
twelve months in Jail. or the six men.
five were brothers belonging to the
Woody family. Charles Woody was
convicted of the additional offense OF
carrying a concealed weapon and was
given six months and fined 800.
None OF the negroes introduced evil
dence and all noted appeals, bonds OF
81, 900 being required in each instance
and being given by relatives.
The Washington times., 1921-10-16
GETS YEAR IN PRISON
FOR ATTACK ON WOMAN

DANvILLE, Va, Oct. 1b.-Wiley
Martin. a negro, who was arrested at
Martinsville September 20 for an at
tempted criminal assault on Mrs.
George Brandon, was convicted by a
Jury there and sentenced TO serve
twelve months in the penitentiary and
to pay a fine of 81 900. The jury was
out a few minutes.
Martin was accused Of waylaying
Mrs. Brandon while she was carrying
dinner to her husband. The negro
was rushed to Danville and had been
here since.
The Washington times., 1921-10-16
DR.. MAYO TO ADDRESS
VA. MEDICAL MEETING

LYNCHBURG, Oct. 15.-Dr. J. w.
Mayo, one OF the famous Mayo bothers
OF Rochester, MINI; DR.. Alfred
Stengel, OF Philadelphia and DIR. Leo
Buerger, OF New York, will be prime
ipal speakers from out OF the State
at the fifty-second annual convention
of the Virginia Medical Society, which
is to convene here next Tuesday for
sessions lasting four days.
All OF the sessions are to be held
at the virginia hotel. A local COM
mittee representing the Academy OF
Medicine is arranging elaborate plans
for entertainment for visiting physi-
clans.
The Washington times., 1921-10-16
MENHADEN FISH SEASON
PANS OUT RATHER POORLY

REEDvILLE, Va, Oct 15.-The
menhaden fish season. which recently
closed. was not a success, financially
there being no indications that condi
tions will be much better next year,
Fish have been plentiful, but the price
OF oil and scrap are so low that every
one of the factories was operated AT
a loss, according to men identified
with the industry.
, The plants in this section have been
nut to heavy expense during the last
two years. owing TO the purchasing OF
new boats, and practically no divi.
dends have been declared to stock
holders.
The Washington times., 1921-10-16
F|vEk|[LED
ASbU|lD|NC
C0LLAPSES
Workmen Meet Death While
Razing 1oo-Ysar-oId Lynch
burg Dwelling.

LYNCHBURG, Va. Oct. 16.-Five
mon were killed here Monday and
several were slightly injured by the
collapse of q wall Of an old residence
which the city was demolishing to
make room for the widening OF Fifth
street. Four or five other men had
escapes that seem almost miraculous.
A coroner's jury, after hearing evi-
dence of three witnesses, returned a
verdict that the five men came to
their deaths by an accident which
resulted from the lack of proper pre-
cautions. It is not believed that there
will be any criminal action in the
matter. The city council has already
recognized it's liability in the deaths
Of the five men under the State
workingman's compensation law.
Dead and Injured.
The dead are:
w. Alexander, BurfOrd, sixty seven
years old, of Madison Heights.
M. M. MoOrman, thirty-twO years
old, Lynchburg.
Walter stinnet. thirty-four years
old, Lynchburg.
L. L. Mann, thirty years old, Lynch.
burg.
J. Lewis Martin. thirty-eight years
old, Reusens.
c. C. MontIey. a son-in.law Of w.
Alexander Burford. one OF the dead
men, and L. e. Finch were slightly
scratched and shocked. They were
taken to the Lynchburg Hospital. but
were discharged during the day.
The old brick building, which stood
at the west corner of Fifth and
Church streets for 100 years. was
found, when q retaining wall was
taken down from the front, to be
standing on the top of the embank-
ment and 1t was thought that 1t should
be raBed Immediately. 1t was for this
reason that City Manager Beck gave
orders for the city forces to wreck the
structure, which stood three stories
high. Ali of tho walls had been moved
excepting small portions on the north
and south sides. and Monday the
force of men was put to work to clean
debris which had been left Saturday.
It was noticed that the wall was lean
ing out and q workman was sent to
get a prop to hold 1t until 1t could
be pulled In when the wall fell inside
and caught the men under 1t.
Officials Investigates.
The city council conducted an In
vestigation and this together with the
cornor's inquest, disclosed the belief
that the chimney In the wall had been
weakened at it's foundation by several
light rains last week, after the build
ing had been exposed and this weak
ened the base so that 1t gave way. The
investigation brought out the fact that
no one was afraid Of the wall and all
the survivors express great surprise
that 1t fell. The wall remaining when
the accident occurred was about
fifteen feet high and twelve feet wide
and both ends had been entirely torn
away from the sides.
Ali the men were married and most
of them had families, one of them five
children and another six. The five
funerals were held at different places
Wednesday, two of the burials being
I'm the city and the others, one each
in Bedford, Campbell and Amherst
counties.
The Washington times., 1921-10-16
CITIZENS OF BALLSTON
WANT FREE DELIVERY

BALLSToN, Va, Oct. 1b.-At the
last meeting OF the Ballston Citizens
Association steps were taken to Sc
cure house-to.house delivery of mail
similar to that now enjoyed by Cherry.
dale and Clarendon, which are branch
stations OF the Washington postoffice,
s. r. Lewis was named chairman Of
the committee to confer with the pos.
tai authorities.
The local office was recently ele.
waited 10 third class, with the salary
OF the postmaster placed at s1,t00.
The Washington times., 1921-10-16
Hold First Fall Meet.

RICHMOND, Va, Oct. 15.-The first
fall meeting d the association for
the Preservation OF Virginia Antiqui
ties was held in the John Marshall
House. Mrs. J. B. Lightfoot reported
quite number Of visitors at James
town during the past summer.
II was decided 70 establish n branch
association at Jamestown. with Mrs
A. i. Ayers as directresa
The Washington times., 1921-10-16
Pastor Accepts Call.

RICHMOND, Va, Oct. 16.-The
Rev. b. o. Shannon, OF Tazewell
county, has accepted the call from the
congregation Of Fulton Presbyterian
Church. to the pastorate left vacant by
the Rev. o. G. Williams. Mr.. Shan
non, a comparatively young man, and
considered to be strong preacher,
will come with his family, a wife and
one child, to Richmond In few weeks
TO assume his duties here.
The Washington times., 1921-10-16
Old Toll Gate Sold.

WINCHESTER, Va, Oct. 1s.-Tns
historic Hillman toll gate property.
south OF Winchester on the Shenan-
doah Valley pike, where during the
civil war Mrs. Lottie Hillmsn pulled
the gate on Gen. Phil Sheridan whils
he was on his legendary ride to save
his army Mt Cedar Creek. demand
ing that he pay toll, has been sold
by the State highway commissioner u
Roy N. Cook
The Washington times., 1921-10-16
Beauty Ballot Result
Eagerly AUaited By
Friends of Nominees

RICHMOND, Va Oct 15-Balloting for the selection of
the Of beauty to preside the Virginia Historical
Pageant next May closed tonight.
So many thousands of votes cast by the friends
and admirers Of the fair nominees throughout the
State that it is believed the judges will need week ten
days to count them and announce the result
The Washington times., 1921-10-16
Frost Hurts Tobacco.

-DANVILLE, Va, Oct. 1.-THE frost
has resulted in damage to much to-
bacco In the lowlands, according to
reports received here, Plants which
were frost bitten turned black and are
deemed useless for marketing pur-
poses. -
Daily picayune., 1921-05-06
". (. T. |. MEETING.

\ large and enthus a~tfc crowd at- tended the Women's Christian Temper anez Ua.ea meeting yesterday alter noon at the beautiful home of Mrs. | [. McRae. Mrs. ]. NJ. Pittman, presi- dent. conducted the business meeting at which some important business was transacted. The meeting was then turned over to the leader Mrs ". K. Buchanan. who had arranged a most excellent program. The subject "The Safety of the Nations" was most ably handled by the different members of the Union An unusually fine paper on Sober south America was read by Mrs. T. (. McRae. Jr A beautiful solo "Over the Whole Wide World by Miss Gertrude Davis. with Miss Jerre Johnson aecompanist, was enjoyed vey much
 What Prohibition Means to other Lands" was ably told by Mrs. Geo. cress. 4 fine paper on our " c. T. L. in China was read by Mrs Warren Cummings.
 Bibles and Bottles" so we'll told hy Mrs. C. B Andrews. showed the ne cessity of keeping up the fight for pro hibition until the whole wide world ts dry This meeting was considered one of the best for the whole year. and it is important that the members attend every meeting possible for when you miss. you may miss one of our best meetings The next meeting will be with Mrs. I M Pittman, May 19, and will be Flower Mission Day. The pro gram will he gotten up by the youns
Daily picayune., 1921-05-06
NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC

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 Any erroneous reflection upon the character, standing or reputation of any individual. firm or corporation ap- bearing in The Picayune will be promptly corrected If brought to the attention of the publisher. Statements of facts however will not be retracted.
Daily picayune., 1921-05-06
A GREAT VICE.

A prominent scientist has said, Al cohol Is the blood of the gambler, the inspiration of the burglar, the stimulus of the highwayman and the support of the midnight incendiary. It suggests the lie and countenances the liar. con dones the thief and esteems the blas- phemer It violates obliga ton. rever- ences fraud turns love to hate, scorns virtue and innocence. It incites the fa ather to butcher his helpless offspring and the child to sharpen the fratricidal SIX. Alcohol burns mp men, consumes women. destroys life. curses God and despises heaven. It subornS witnesses, nurses perfidy. defiles the jury box and stains the judicial ermine. IL bribes voters. corrupts elections pol lutes on institutions endangers our government, degrade~ the citizen de bases the legislator dtShonofs the statesman and disarms the patriot IT. brings shame. not honor terror not safety despair not hope misery, mol happine~~ and wth the maieraiene of fiend calmly surveys its frigbtful desolat on and trvcling in havoc it poisons felicity destroys peace and runs morals NHpe- oHt Ha t'onal honor curses The world and Iauglt- at the ruin it has wrought II does tbat and more II murders the sold II k the sum of ali vlllianies. the father af all crimes the mother of all ahom nations the devils Lest friend md Gods worst en- emy
 If the~ awful consequences arise from tie use of ntox eating liquors IS a beverage. fell me what law k too severe 10 protect the state or the home from ifs blasting and destroying in flueneess Tell me what law k too se- were to protect the state and the family from this hell of crime of dlshonor and of death2 If ir fills our jals and our almshouses and our aSylums with it's victims, as all concede tell me what law is too severe to restrain and chain the monster that is so merciless to man kind? If it feeds our penitentiaries and our Scaffolds. as all eoncede what law is too severe to control or pro hbit its sale?
 When I think of the heartaehes, the woes. the curses. the blows, the tears. the sorrows, the strifes, the crimes, the debts, the pains, the blasted hopes, the