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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1921-06-16
dnne, AWAY -Mithsaflse old

done away Witifause old
spoils system: The eityy,s..
a a|sfEiEi8 are okea .affer WITH ii r
the same zeal. and Fidelity as
woAid be- those of a large in!s
dustrial, enterprise. 9Thiis
not only the saving.
IF thousands Of dollars an
but the absolute equi /.
|valert Of a dollars worth ct
value for every dollar ex-
pended. Tits. a, pledge Of
economy. 1t is good bust
i1css put into active practice.
We believe the sentiment
of Alexandria today to be
overwhelmingly in favor OF
this FORM OF CITY SoHeiE-
nent. We urge every cit
zen to cast his vote at the
proper time, and see to i
personally, that the measure
may not be defeated for lack la
If interest at the polls c
committee recently appoint
ed to prepare the pla7ls .are
actively at work, and. thtf
Gazette will publish from.
line to time the results OF
their laborS. III 7
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1921-06-16
MAKE
MERRY AT LUNCHEON
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blue K:wan;s banner. He TOLD of tbs
rapid work Of organizing the club
and SAID he had been dubbed daddy"
of the club. Dr.. Baker also brought
along greetings from the club of the
District of Columbia.
Capt, Griffith and Gen, Martin, u
S. A., spoke briefly On Government
itizens. Military, Training. Camp"
which will start in August This year
it was. explained only 10000 in tile
whole country will be admitted t.
these camps
The Kiwanians preceding the affair
headed oy the Citizens Band went to
the railroad station to greet Mr., Hank
If you want a good paper subscribe
to the Gazette.
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SHIPMENT OF ARMS
FOR IRISH SEIZED
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the customs sgtherittiiess. \ search of
the pies, was, made, however, and
The officers reir,'ted to the chief that
hey found Inc arms loaded on a.
truck a :Sl4Aa9si clhsh between po-.
lice and cvstcms officers followed,
which was settled by the customs
man N charge agreeing that the
arms should be taken 10 lie police
station ami .ield there pending iu-
1icial determination of their owner
81 $ 8 a. ~
Williams application made no
mention of the circ lmstances under
which the arms were alleged toi;have
been stolen = nor how ne Obtained
possession of them.
When seen by reporters in Record
er Carston's coult. Mr.. Williams de-
clined to discuss the matter and re-
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1921-06-16
ALEXANDRIA GAZETTE, THURSDAY, JUNE l6, 1921:

make an investigation iof the arms
seiezd ION the. steamer Eastside. at
HabskgER aeiaas: Rhes6Er7 they, con-
stituted shipment for aboard. The
report probably will be transmitted
to the fState Department, officials
said, in case st is found that ship
menta wassintended, for a decision as
TO whether t can be moved.
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WOMAN FOUND IN LAKE
-, THOUGHT TO. Be SUICIDE

Lakewood, y. .J,s. June 16.7-
Mystery surrounds the identity and
deathof a modishly dressed woman
whose body was. found floating today
near the north shore Of Lake Cras-
aljo. A wo!aan's coat, 3 handbag and
a silver tipped walking stick, found
on the lake bank, lend substance to
the belief that the case is one of
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1921-06-16

fused to give his Hoboken address.
Thomas j .o,Neill, his. attorney, PRO.
.fessed to know ,little-about. Nj VIII.
.rialiists aaf irs51eSs lrer~than thst-~ he
represented himself to be in the mu-
.4itis 81 by :Ifs ,l i 4
,fjWashingtdg y up l} Is. 1.-THE De-
partments. of Justieesla last FFghti or r.
dered its agents in New York to
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1921-06-16

Get out of the rut! Drive away the
billiousness and constipation that are
keeping you headachy, sick, miserable
or full of cold, Feel sIEendid always
by taking Cascareis occasionally.
Never grippe or inconvenience. Chill
dren love Cascarets too. 10. rs, 30
cents.
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suicide.

Torn parts of letter written IN
German ahd sint }}ffrs9 ani.l Brazil also
found on! The 8anS, hadieate init tb'
woman had two sons ard a daughte'
travelling in that counry. The name
Hartman, deciphrred in the 3ietsef
which was written upon Fashionable
country club stationery, mayha7e
been the woman's anne. The BODY IS
now in the Lakewood morgue 81
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1921-06-16
City Manager Plan

I. The City Manager Plan is
growing by leaps and bounds
all over the United States. ):
At the present time theirs
are no less. than ,223 towns
and cities in. this country
under city manager govern,
anent. Of these, l59 have
espoused the plan by charter
amendment or adoption, and
ga by city ordinance: TIE
population sof the cities I'M
Der this plan ranges ffotst
the little town Of Osborne
Penna:y with 308 people, t!cI
the city Of Akron, Ohio, W,i il
2o9,o0o inhabitants MANY a.
iof the cities that had already
adopted the commission l
form of government aroI
now considering a change I'll
city manager form. The two
forms, although often mis-,
,itakenly considered as iden.
YticaI, are yet widely differ
ent. The city managerplan.
/. is the more recent and was.
designed to cure certaln dc.
fleets which time and expert
ence demonstrated to exist
in the commission form. It
involves small elective
council who serve for noml-
nal salaries, and who con-,
pose the city's legislative
body. They are given the.
power to hire and discharge
an official known as the city
manager, who IS the non
political overseer Of the
Guys business affairs. He
appoints and discharges his
subordinate departm n t
heads at will. The miner
employees are usually chosen
under civil service regu!a-
tons. The city manager is
usually chosen with regard
/. solely to his qualifications
as a business executive, and
absolutely without reference
to political affiliation. He
may OF may not be a resid-
ent of the city at the time Of
his appointment. The same
aprinciples apply IN his selec,
ton as would govern the
choice Of the executive OF 4
large industrial concern.
In a commission govern
ment each commissioner be-
comes an active head OF a
department, under the sup
ervision Of all the others as
q body The weakness III
herent III this is that the
commissioners are usually
amateurs III their respective
departments, with neither
training nor experience. l.
is group governments with
all the vices Of group le-
sponsibility. That is, each
one looks to the others Lo
attend to his own WORK, AMI
there is the usual TelaXa-
ton of individual effort,
with no one upon whom to
fix the blame.
City managership has be-
come a profession. The
small elective body, known
as the council, appoint the
city manager or the basis Of
his specialized ability as q
city executive. He IS held
responsible for the success
or failure Of his admins
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1921-06-16

| respectfully announce that l shall
be candidate for reelection to the
office Of COMMUNICATIVE Attorney
subject to the Democratic Primary,
and solicit the support of the voters
of this city.
l21-t f Howard W. Smith.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1921-06-16
POLITICAL ANNOUNCEMENTS

l respectfully announce myself
candidate for the posiapn Of city tax
collector subject to the decision of
the democratic primary which will
be held August AMI solicit your
support.
'31-tf. Very truly, George S. French
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1921-06-16

! hereby announce myself candi-
date for the Office of city tax collector
subject to the decision of the demo
cratic primary August Q. and respect
fully solicit your support.
l2S-tf. Very truly, P. f. German.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-02-28
ECONOMIC PROBLEMS
 TO BE FEATURES OF
 COMMERCE CONGRESS
By Associated Press

Washington. February 1- Economic problems from a legislative and non partisan point of view, and export trade as associated with shipping and finance, will be the main themes of the Southern Commercial congress which will convene here March l.
 Delegates to the congress. appointed by governors, mayors and commercial or ganizations. began arriving today. Of ficers of the congress said the entire Latin American diplomatic corps had ac-' cepted invitation to attend a session on the evening of March 2. at which Secre- tary of State Colby will speak
 A painting of David Lubin. American delegate to the international at Rome. will be presented by the congress to the government at memorial service to be held on the afternoon of March ?. Count Dolando Ricci. the Italian ambassador. will deliver an address at this session.
 Fifty speakers. including members of the cabinet several governors and mem bers of Congress, are on the programme of the congress. Thomas R. Preston. pres ident of the congress. will preside.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-02-28
MATEWAN TRIAL
 JURORS ID VISIT
 SCENE 0F BATTLE
Special Train Will Run From Williamson Today - Union Miner Officials Say That
 Strike Will Continue

Williamson, w. Va February 27-- Eeverythins is in readiness for talk ing the Matewan trial jury to Mate wan at noon tomorrow. The little mining town, scene of last Mays street fight during which ten persons yeee,yed wouHes hal resupeai in their deaths is about twenty minutes ride from williamson. The 1s defendants including Police Chief Sid Hatfield, also will be taken to their home town in the special car earring the jury, court officials and counsel
 After the jury has impressed in it's mind picture of the main street and buildings facing on it so often mentioned by witnesses giving testi- mony, the court party will return here, where on Tuesday morning the de- fense is expected to start presenting it's side of the case. The nineteen men are. being tried on d charge in connec- tion with the death of Albert C. Felts, private detective during pistol and rifle fight that resulted in the deaths of seven Baldwin Felts detectiYies. Mayor c. C. Testerman and two other Matewan residents The shooting fol- lowed evictions of miners families from Stone Mountain Coal company houses by the Baldwin-Felts opera lives.
 Before the court adjourns to Mate- wan, the prosecution, it has been an nounced, will close it's case.
 David Robb, United Mine Workers representative here today announced that the settlemnt of the Alabama strike would enable the organization to concentrate it's entire energy on the Mingo county strike
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-02-28
SCORES KILLED IN WRECK
Night Riders are Creating
 Terror Reign in Jackson;
 Citizens Appeal for Help

Huntsville, February 2T.--(spe- eiaIJ--Night riders have become No vicious in the neighborhood of stevenson thnt appeals have been made to the federal authorities to come to the aid of residents who have been subjected to nttacE in their homes. A letter from ste- venson to United States Deputy Marshal Hackworth says:
 .'Things have taken on a shape here during the last two or three days which is something awful. Several men have been taken out and beaten up terribly, and some thing is going to have to be done. If something is not done, I feel that we will have something hap pen soon which will be n very bad affair and some good citizens will get themselves in trouble. You should come up here at once If you possibly can.-
 Night riders In Jackson county, 1t is stated. have dragged men from their homes and whipped them un- mercifully and others have been warned that they must join the Farm Tenants Union or take the consequences. Members of the union are accused of either taking part in or inspiring the attacks.
 The jail at ScottsborO k under special guard of state law enforce mcnt officers as prccnution against mob violence ns m after mnth of niEht-riding in that section the past week. The situation has become exceedingly acutc.
 
 reaching here today. the farmers in Bridgeport and stevenson sections
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-02-28
LABOR FANTASIES
 SOVIET RUSSIANS.
"Let the Sayages Know" De-
 clares the Resolution, "What Civilized Workmen Think"
By Associated Press

Washington, February E.-Organized labor throughout, the world, especially in the United States, is urged to raise it's voice against the ruthless persecution and slaughter of labor unionists'' in soviet Russia in an appeal issued here tonight by the American Federation or Labor.
 Let the soviet savages know what labor of the civilized world thinks of their bestial methods" it declares.
 The federation's statement declared that after N"striking' labor into support- ing the soviet regime, TrotxSy and Lel nnine, it's leaders. began e"cs1ryisig Ao4t their threats of extermination of the leaders of labor and peasant parties had also of so-called hostages
 'The offense of the labor unionists was very clea-.' said the appeal. They are fundamentally opposed to the so-calied government set up by Ienine and his handful of associate d.ctators.
 ..As far as is possible under that ruth less tyranny, organized labor of Russia is everywhere in state of full revolt. The organized workers are doing what they can to reach the hearts and minds of the laboring humanity in all countries. but they are working against overwheim- ing obstacles-refusal of the bread card. which means immediate starvation for their families; the firing squad, death by torture in prisons. It is difficult for them even to speak, and a decree especially forbidding speeches at labor union meet ings has been issued"
 The appeal cites at length list or charges against the soviet regime, de- claring that it has established system of slavery made long hours and Sun day work compulsory. and has forbidden strikes.
 There has probably never been in modern times or in any country, the statement declares, "a more ruthless persecution and slaughter of labor union- ists than that which is now taking place in what the Norwegian labor party calls sbarbarous soviet Russia. Things nave gone so far that M Merrheim, secretary of the largest French labor union tns metal workers). although an ultra pac'- fist and revolutionary syndicalist hinl- self. has issued an appeal to organized labor of the world to raise its voice m protest. This appeal deserves response in every country of the world, and espe- cially the United States.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-02-28
YOUTHFUL SLEUTH IS
 PIONEERING OVER HIS < NEEDS AND $26, ,0OO
By Aasociated Prsss

Heyworth, Ill, February 27.-Paul Draper, World war veteran. today was planning what he would do with the $26,000 reward he received last night for the capture of William Dalton. Chi cago bank robber.
 Dalton was arrested by Jack Draper the village constable, and the father of Paul Draper, after the latter had tried in vain to induce Blew Bolin. town marshal. to take the fleeing boy into custody.
 'T'li bet $100 he ain't DaIton. Bolin declared at the time, but today he sor- rowfnlly admitted his error.
 Young Draper, who was wounded overseas, is an amateur detective. hav- ing taken correspondence school course in the art of catching criminals He intimateds tonight that he would give $10o of his reward to Edwin Dsn- his, his buddy in France. who called his attention to Dalton.
 { Both young Draper and his father were kept busy today posing for newt paper photographers who were aided by Mrs. Draper. the wife of the con- stable.
 sPa. pin your star on the ostuside of your coat so they will know you are an officer of the law" was her sugges- ton and Draper lost no time in com plying.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-02-28
LAPS WILL INSIST
 ON TAP MANDATE
Claim Is Based on Final Deci- sion of Supreme Council.
 Will Not Yield
By Associated Press

Tokio, February N.-Japan will insist upon it's mandatory to the island of Yap according to authoritative Japanese .opin- ion. The protest of the United States government 10 the council of the League of Nations has aroused great interest in Japan as new move on a matter which has already been lengthily, but thus far unsuccessfully, discussed directly by the governments of Japan and the United States.
 It is explained here that Japan bases her mandatory on the final decision of the supreme council in May, 1919. which handed over the German islands north of the equator to Japan without mention of reservations. If President Wilson made oral reseS.v ions regardipg Tap as previous deliberations of the council 1t is declared that Japan was not repre- scented and has no official cognizance of this.
 Japan will take the stand that the mandatory means control of the cables on the same, status as Germany prior to the war. During the war Japan diverted the Tap end of the cables from Shanghai to The Loo-Choo G.iu-Kiu) Islands be- tween Japan and Formoasa for admin istrative purposes. Therefore, cable communication from America to Shang- hai by way of Guam and Tap does not exist. 1t is understood that Japan has suggested to the United States to lay a cable direct to Shanghai from Guam as substitute for the Tap route.
 Among the newspapers the Mich Nichi takes the view that the United States is in no position to interfere because 1t has not ratified the peace treaty and had no. entered the league But, 1t adds considering Americas share in winning the war. it would be immoral not to consider the contention of America. The Hochi Shimhun expressed the opinion that Americas absence from the league does not imply that she renounces the right to question league decisions af- fecting important world matters
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-02-28
CHAMP CLARK IS
 SERIOUSLY SICK Condition of Veteran Missouri Congressman Grows Worse,
 Physicians State
By Associated Press

Washington. February Represen- tative Champ Clark. of the Ninth Mis- souri district. democratic leader of the House, and former speaker, was des- cribed as seriously i'll in a bulletin is- sued tonight by his physician after a consultation. The condition of the former speaker, who has been sick for several days. was said to be not so favorable as yesterday
 MT Clark. who is suffering from a series of complications resulting from an attack of pleursey. showed de- cided improvement yesterday but a turn for the worse developed during the night. His physician, Dr. Jesse Shoup. today called Dr. Lewellys F. Barker of Baltimore and pr. Thomas A. Clayton of Washington into con- sultation. The bulletin issued tonight by the three physicians said:
 MT. Clark is seriously Ill. He has had an accute infection. He now has fluid in the right plural cavity. and irregular heart. increased frequency Of and xlucosuria"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-02-28

are keyed up to high pitch of ex- eitement over developments of the past few days. Jodie Beavers and John Brown, two farmers arrested Saturday by the stnte law enfOrcc- ment officers sent to Jackson county by Governor kiihy. are con fined in the county jail at Scotts- bore. Brown suffering from wound alleged by nrresting off cers to have been sustained In the course of n raid on the home of Harry McGowun Thursday might by a band of 15 OF 20 night riders. Roth Beavers and Brown, it k said hnve been identified by McGowan ms members of the gang of alleged night riders which attacked his home. 10th men deny having par ticipated in the raid.
 Members of the union. while de- nying any part in the outrnges, are charged with either tnlsing part or inspiring these nttnciSs. It is alleged that the night-ridcrs nre attempting to enforce the princi- pfcs of the Tenants union. the raids being on homes of tenants who have refused to join.
 sixteen law enforcement officers were dispatched to the. scene by Governor kiiby nftcr the Me Cow mn raid and Beavers and Brown were placed under arrest md. 1t is stated that the officers had evil dence which will result in others being tnken into custody. Bonds in the sum of s6,O0O each have been 
 which they have not been able to furnish.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-02-28
CYST OF THE NEWS
GENERAL


 Champ CinrIk's condition hns become serious.
 Congress enters last lnp with con- fusion rampant. Budget system is making sains !. Inauguratfons have been pretentfous President-elect quits EIordia for Marion.
 Federal supreme court conven~s to- day.
 Business scnre is moving from east te west
 STATE senator Heflin sends congratuia- ti0ns to Dr. DoweIi. UtiIities board docket. cases for Man. wanted for murder. .urre.ders to sheriff. c<ntury-old T..caloosa chures spends 32O0,OOO. sheff,eis pia.. te e.tasil.A tr.fss , bureau.
 Mobile hopes to b~eon. Gulf. n ,s- inx port.
 LOCAL C0mmittee ready te compile datn on strike contreverxy. z Federal Officern seize 40 gallons of livuor in downtown store. Dr. EdmOnds urgen definate acton on new church edifice. Hand concert af Jeffer~on greatly enjoyed.
 AiAssio.al cost. Tor deiinsues t.x payers. eaneeiatien pIepped.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-02-28
A., B. & A. AFT AIRS
 REMAIN UNCERTAIN
 AND UNION WAITS
New Position of Colonel Bugg, ! EmpIoyes Insist, Does Not Authorize Any Tampering
 With Wage Scale


 Atlanta, Ga, February 27-A meet ing of the Atlanta, Birmingham and Atlantic employees will be held tomor- row imorning in Fitzgerald, to discuss the new turn given A. E. and A. affairs by the action Judge sampel H. sib- ley~s last sFeiaa sbS thu ppss4attnent pf Colonel B. L. Bugg. former president, as receiver for the railroad company.
 Although expressions of satisfaction have been made by w. NJ. Martin, spokesman for the various unions over the naming of Colonel Bugg as the re- presentative of the United States court to take charge or the affairs of the railroad, the labor leader also de- clared that the changed relationship of Colonel Bugg with refernce to the company will not empower him. so far as the acquiescence of the employees is concerned. to put into effect a cut in wages that was announced December 29th by Colonel Bugg, as president of the road
 The possibility of a reduction in wages by Colonel Bugg, as court of- ficer. without waiting further delib- erations of the United states railroad labor board is expected to be the main topic for discussion among the railroad men; and, it is also very likely that the employees will discuss plans for resist ing a reduction. whether it should come from the United States district court or the wage board.
 The men have several times made public expressions of their determina- tion to refuse any proposed cut at this time, and the fact that a strike vote has been taken. the result of which has notTbeen made known, adds interest to the situation. Another fea- ture of the A. B and A. case is that portion of Judge Sibley's order which commanded them to obey the orders of Colonel Bugg as receiver and to re- frain from preventing or seeking to prevent his operation of the company's property.
 Whether this could be construded as an Injunction to restrain the men from striking. in case the district court should order a reduction in wages, forms an interesting point for dis cussion, but no one with authority to speak has consented to a public con- struction of the order Judge Sibley has declined to .construe for the pre- sent several of the points involved in the order handed down with reference to a receivership for the A. B. and A. railroad on the grounds that these questions have not yet been sought be- fore him for formal ruling.
 The union officials headed by Vice President McCrary of the railroad de- partment of the American Federation of Labor who gathered here for con ference with Colonel Bugg. when he was president of the road are expected to be al the meeting tomorrow morn ing at Fitzgerald
 Fitzgerald is the city in which the shops of the company are located and for that reason a majority of the em- ployes are located there. Indications are that plans will be mapped out for action with reference to the recent re- ceivership appointment.