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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1921-03-14
SPRINGFIELD GUARDED
Ohio City Ready to Prevent Further
Race Riots

Springfield, Ohio. March 14.-Al-
though there was no recurrence last
night or today of racial disturbances
which prevailed here for several days
during the past week. State troops re-
NAMED on guard and restrictions bar.
ring citizens from the streets after +
P. VI; and fcliJ;dding puolic assem-
bfages except for church services,
were again in force last night Street
car service was stopped at Z o'clock.
A conference of city and military OF
ficia!s is expected to be held today
to consider withdrawal of troops, pro
v;ded there are no further disturb
anceS.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1921-03-14
WASH AUTO SHOW

We cordially invite you to attend
the automobile show in Washington,
all this week at Convention Hall.
Where there will be an interesting ex-
hibit of Paige Cars. We will be pleas
ed to meet you there personally and
look forward to having the pleasure
of your visit. r.
Chas. W. 8: Robt. l.. Myers. Jr.
Paige Agents 115 y. Pitt St.
Alexandria, Va.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1921-03-14

need to extricate US from our great
difficulties.
DR.. Simons described the proposed
levy on German goods as "a gross
blunder for the Allies themselves, :"
because, he declared, it would drive
trade with Germany into the hands
of spectators and hopelessly I'M
pedc the formidable task Of restoring
international exchange, which ii
would be impossible to do until the
question of stabilizing German ex-
change was solved. /.
'In my opinion" said the foreign
secretary, "the Allied tactics will
soon shcw themselves to be what they
are politlco-tinanciaI Utopia ard
economic no7sense.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1921-03-14
George Whitton Dies
Funeral Services Wednesday After
neon at 2 O'clock

neon at 2 O'clock
George Whitton, siXty-four years
old, died at 1880 O'Clock yesterday
morning at his residence, 209 South
Patrick street. after six days i'll
ness. The deceased was employed
as machinist at the Southern Rail
way shops here. He was native OF
Glasgow, Scotland, and had been q
res,.Ient of Alexandria for the past
.wonty-nine years.
The deceased was a member of
Potomac Lodge No. rs, Odd Fei-
lows, Marley Encampmfnt No. g.,
Liberty Rcbekah Lodge No. Is, /. 0.
O. r., and the Royal Arcarum.
Besides his wife. Mrs. Marg, ret +.
Whitton, he is survived by Sven
daughters and two sons as follows.
Mrs. NJ. J. Sauter, Washington. D.
c.; Mrs. Ernest c. LyIes, Bridgeport,
Conn: Mrs. F. l.. Bartlett. Miss
Alice H. Walton. Miss Edith NJ.
Walton. Miss Mary V. Whitton. Miss
Eleanor C.. Whitton, this city; john
B. Whitton, Roanoke, Va; and
Robert G.. Whitton, this city.
His funeral will take place from
his late ,rcsderce at . o'clock We'd
nesdav afternoon. Services will be
by Rev. Dr.. John Lee AL
lison, pastor of the Second Presby
terian Church, and burial will ber-in
Bethel cemetery.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1921-03-14
Sunday .Speeders
Seven Taken in Net Yesterday by the
Police

Most of the cases presented in the
police court today were for violations
of the speed anl traffic laws. Three
were cited b. Policeman Magner and
four by Policeman Durrer and one
by Policeman Lawrence Padgett,.
Most of the speeders forfeited s.
and $40 collateral each.
A colored woman charged with
contempt of court, cited by Police
man Lunsford, was fined s..
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1921-03-14
Greater St. Mary's
Academy Alumnae VIII Launch
Plans at Meeting Tonight

Plans for a greater st. MaryS
Academy will he mapped out tonight
at "a meeting OF the alumnae of St.
Mary's Academy which will be held
at that institution. All members
are urged to attend this meeting.
The question of a greater institu-
ton has been under consideration
for some time by the. members of
the faculty Of the Academy. At to-
nights meeting, committees will be
named and plans formulated for the
campaign to be launched.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1921-03-14
ODD FELLOWS NOTICE

A special meeting OF Potomac Lodge
No. IS, l. O. 0. F., will be held ar.
1880 o'clock tonight in Odd Fellows
Hall for the purpose of taking action
on the death of Brother George Whit
ton. BY order Of E. iMudd. Noble
Grand. 52+ lc. Z
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1921-03-14
EXECUTORS NOTICE

Having qualified as executor
Of the estate of the late
Kate Uhler French, all persons
70 whom said estate is indebted are
-equestcd to present theiE accounts,
. the undersigned, 'properly certified
'or payment, aud|atl.pefsons indebt1
I'd to said estate ,.alie requested to
make prompt settlement Of the same
57-Gc. Louis C. Barley, Executor.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1921-03-14
SPECIAL NOTICE

Al! persons or firms planning 20
e,itsr riacrl Is or floats in the big
style show parade on ThursdaT
evr-i::. are requested 20 make enir;
at the Chami,er of Commerce snes
later than $50 o'clock Tue ;';:.'
evening: Compliance with this re-
tuest viii corfer' great favor on the
6nan,tef Of Commerce and the. style
Show Committee.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1921-03-14
NOTICE TO TAXPAYERS

On and after the 18TH of this month
the Commissioner of Revenue will be
IN his office rocnr No. Z City Hall.
Cameron strees entrance. from 80 &c
Q D, IN. to, ecc5vcarco1ne and. personal
property returns. Saturday AMI Sun:
days excepted. 20 - !
CHAs. H~CALJAH!s&;;a
l;l-12c Commissioner,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1921-03-14
SEVEN ARE DEAD
IN RICHMOND FIRE
---
Three Civilians Among
Those Killed When Walls
Collapse
LOSS is SSO0,0OO
LOSS is sSO0,0OO
One Retail Furniture Store Burned
and Another Dem0lished-Six Story
Building-Itcscuc Work Delayed

Richmond. Va. March 14.-Fc:;r
fz~enen ard three cir!isars are known
20 have been killed ard others are be-
.ievcd buried in the debris IN the moa5
spectacular blaze IN R:chmcgl in
years, when fire this afternoon burn
ed the large furniture s~.cre CT JI"-
gers Brcs. in the heart of Richmond;
shopping distinct. The property los;
is placed at sS00,0OO.
Tie known dead ave: Fremen iTh:s.
R. Johnson. Grover {. Richardson. S.
B. Guthrie and j. B. Galijs,
The bodies of the four firem.m and
one unidentified civilian had been
taken from the ruins by o o'clock last
right, with workers sill searching
fer others
Seven fi.emen are in various h2s-
pitfalls a4< the result of the collapse of
building next 10 The burning strIc-
.ure. The collapse came IN full view
If a cr2wd e&s in!ated at 10000. With
..i:e exception Of two reserve con-
'panies the en,ire f:re-figh;:ng apna
rats Of the cjcy was utilized in the
four-hcur fight before the flames We"
under c3lf:,Ii. Ten minutes after the
Sae was aisco'sFsa f.a'hes were ieip-
~ nm ~ u''e 'i'"l ''osi '''' f"0i %
''ie 'u''n'HS'
! Tne building IT, whTh the fire saart-
Il WAS a s!X-s'2.,y real furn4Ia,'a
! ss.;!!s:c @ a Broad and 3G1n's stres"S.
None OF the men kiiie0 or 'GJufed
were ~ V'''S o"'"'''s
Inc buHaE:% heNt TO the oufl"As
structure was Gre s1cfy !"NSer' am
':c'nl IS fcof tae f'!eineh aa'a a hu!h-
ael or civfi:an volunteers were aUsack-
:hg the 1iameS nE d:sEhs N'Ae'
thiough' she ."at! no perhfss hSse l.iie5
20 ne run tnfeush. !.
W5.ho.i. a secoHn's: wa.al@rg ele
:iNth s.osy wall Of tie burning bGG.aii
ing tcpyird, catching tha workers who
we're in is. range. and crashing the en-
ire mass through 20 the Basement,
sk:rg al FIVE ft59aS wifi IT,
+, : Seyan f;remsu were dug from The
debris and taken to hospitals. Capt i
:,..s,ro. VI R,crsrs. Tl-ypar-cad fire
Fighting veteran. vas one Of. those
.=aught ny the falling waf, but es-
;apea swi:h a badly cut forehead. An
ambulance surgeon pateaed him up
md he went back to work.
Three cyew:rnesses to the crash.
Who escaped through resting from
cieir iabors a few minutes. declared
shey saw three civilians go down with
,he rcof. One Aody has been found,
hit was mut!latej beyond reccgni-
zion. 1t is Being held at III" nlorSua
pending Identification of y pair Of
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1921-03-14
Open At Night
Revenue Office Will Close Income Tax
Work TomOrrGw Night

Work tomorrow Nlgnt
For the accommodation OF those who
have not yet made out their income
tax reports, the revenue officers i'll
this city on the second floor of the
postoftice building will be open from
I till 9 o'clock tonight and also at the
same hour tomorrow night.
After tomorrow night all persons
subject to filing a report of their IN
comes who have not done so will be
subject to the penalty provided BY
law.
There has been big rush during.
ne past week on the part of persons:
to pay their income taxes and it is:
expected that the rush will continue
till the closing hour.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1921-03-14
MASONIC NOTICE

There will be a called convocaticn
Of Mt. Vernon Royal Arch Chapter
No. Ia Tuesday evening, March 18Th.
q. 7.3O p. m. for the purpose of con-
serr:n:e the Mark and Past Master
Degrees. All members and sojcurn:ng
companions a,e cordially invited to at
terd.
P. E. Cliff, High Priest.
F. W. Latham, Secv. 62-2c.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1921-03-14
NOTICE

Members of Martha Washington
Chapter. Order Of Eastern Star, are
requested to attend the funeral of
our late sister, Mrs. Annie Chauncey.
at p. m., tomorrow, at 513 South
Henry street. All Eastern Stars are
invited
By order of the Worthy Matron.
S2-1c. Mrs Nary Dyson, Sec.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1921-03-14
ELkS' NOTICE

Alexandra LcSge No 75s, .BaRevo-
lent and Protective Order of E!ks Will
hold is annual election, of officers
tonight. All members are urged TO at
tsnd. .By, order Of che exalted ruler.
; Fl ~. George W.. Bontz- jr., Seey.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1921-03-14
THE CRUCIFIX1ON ,

The choir Of st. Paul,s Church will
Sing ,Staine1's "The Crucifix!oa,
next Monday night, in that church.
It has been number of years since
this has been given in Alexandria
ard it is expected a large congrega-
ton will be present to hear this most
popular Len.en calrtata.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1921-03-14
OYSTER. SUPPER

An oyster slipper will be giver
Thursday. March II ait the Westmin-,
sser, building from 6 3, for the ben
efS Of the Presbyterian Chapel, Tick
ess 80 ceGts., =. .S..,. 62-3c:
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1921-03-14

FRESH COUNTRY EGGS, 33 CTS
Just received 100 dozen, fresh
country eggs from the Valley OF
Virginia. Price, 33 cents per dozen
f. c. PULLIN, corner. Queen an5
PoveT streets. 62-lc
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1921-03-14
Southgate Club
200 Members to Journey Here April

The Southgate Masonic Club of
Washington, composed Of officers and
employees Of the Southern Railway
Company at their general Offices in
Washington, have arranged to pay a
visit to Alexandria April II. 1t is
expected that 900 from Washington.
will attend. The visitors will be
entertained at the Westminster
Building.
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1921-05-02
PACKERS ENLIST
&C IN FIGHT
Demand Hearings on Govern
ment Control Bills.

At the request Of the Indianapolis
packing industry the Indianapolis Cham
Der OF Commerce is insisting that the
Agriculture Committee OF the Senate at
Washington give the packers an op-
portunity to present their objections to
Senate bin $50 and House bills 232 and
II, all OF which aimed at Government
control OF the packing industry.
The cooperation Of Senator Harry s.
New, and Congressman Merrill Moores
has already been enlisted.
In a wire received at the chamber
from Senator Harry S. New, he says.
THAT Senator Norris, chairman Of the
Agriculture Committee, says that the com
mittee has agreed to have no further
hearings on the Senate bill, because it
is practically the same as the bill con-
sidered last session. There is no danger
of the bill being rushed through, how
ever"
John R. Kingan, general manager OF
Kingan and Company says, THESE bills
will seriously injure Americas greatest
industry. 1t is an unnecessary piece OF
legislation. Our understanding is that
an effort is being made to rush the
Senate bill through without a hearing
The packers Of course, want time allowed
them to present objections"
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1921-05-02
5000 CHILDREN
FORM PAGEANT
Sunday Schools of County
Hold Exercises at Monument.

SIX thousand Marion County Sunday
school children assembled at the Soldiers
and Sailors Monument yesterday after
noon in a May day pageant and song
service. appealing for the religious edu-
cation Of children.
The program began at $50 o'clock with
the ringing Of the chimes OF Christ
Church and numbers by q band Chill
dren Of the junior and primary depart
ments, 5000 In number, were seated on
the north and south sides Of the Monu-
ment On the outer edge OF the monu-
ment plaza stood groups Of Campfire
Girls, uniformed in white. On the side
walk outside were the beginning and
cradle roll children. On the extreme
outer edge of the Circle were Boy Scouts.
Separate services were held on the
north and the south sides Of the Monu-
ment On the north side Rev. James
N. Eakins delivered the invocation and
Mrs. J. L Stacy made the address OF
welcome On the south side the invo-
cation was delivered by the Rev. Viz
gil E. Rorer and the address by Mrs
P. r. stockwell. On the north side a
Manual Training High School quartet
led the singing and on the south side
the singing was led by a quartette from
Shortridge High School. The soloists
were Miss Mary Ann Ogden and Beatrice
Batty Their accompanies were Miss
HELENE Harrison, harpist; Miss Margaret
Harrison. vfolinist; Miss Marcens Camp
bell. cellist; Miss Victoria Montanl, harp
list; Miss Gertrude Conte, harpist. Jo-
seph Overmeyer and Claude Palmer led
the children's chorus.
The program ended with q parade OF
all the children around the Circle
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1921-05-02

Tha covenants idea Of simplicity In
home-making was commendable. accord
ing to Ross Crane, the evangelist Of bet
ter homes, who lectures at Tomhnson
Hall Nay 8, 4. and 6. undor the auspices
Of the Indianapolis Real Estate Board.
However, simplicity Is rather a broad
word and the kind Crane talks about
doesn't necessarily mean home butt OF
mud.
He refers to artistic simplicity, which,
he explains, means making a home attrae-
tive without OVERRIDING II.
I'VE are not called upon % be painters
and merchants and teachers and build
ers," comedies Mr.. Crane, but in the do
ing Of our work, whatever 1t may be, we
are called on TO be artists"
The series OF talks and demonstrations
which make up the Better Homes Insti-
tute program were arranged to cover
every angle Of homa planning. from the
vacant lot to the homs complete, not only
from the standpoint Of a site beauty but
convenience IS well.
A bungalow Mr.. Crane GSrcribeB 10 q
thing which costs more than u iooSs like
As a matter Of economy, he declA1ss. the
bungalow Is not a good form % archi-
lecture, because the same roof which COW
ers the bungalow would shelter two
floors as adequately as one. The lecsI CT
also recommends the brick, stone -
stucco house, for the reason that the coSr
Of maintenance is considerably less than
that OF a frame structure.
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1921-05-02
STEINHART co. TO
HANDLE OAKLAND
Convinced of Utility Of Car
and Policies of Makers.

The z. ". steinhart Company, It was
announced today, has become represent
alive for the Oakland Motor Car Com
pany, In this territory, and in that ad-
joining the eompany's branches at FIT.
Wayne, Terre Haute, Lafayette and
Richmond The announcement follows
thorough survey Of the motor car indus
try, undertaken to enable the company to
select q genuinely dependable, econom-
ical and properly priced light car.
In commenting on the new representa-
ton Mr.. Steinhart, president Of the
companies bearing his name, says; We
believe in the utter goodness Of this car
in the materials used, in the methods OF
construction, in the sales policies adopted
by the makers. and equally in the integ-
rity and responsibility Of the orgsniza-
ton behind It unit Of The General No
tors Corporation"
A complete nns Of the various body
styles available Is now on display In the
company's local showroooms.
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1921-05-02
IMPORTANT

Many men are now accepting work on
building jobs in an independent capacity. 1t
is important that these men, and those who
employ them, should know that the State of
Indiana has very drastic and just laws, requir-
ing an owner or contractor to take out Com
pensation Insurance. Where an owner en-
ploys workman, union or non-union, for any
kind of work around his premises, if said
workman is injured during such employment,
the owner is subject to the compensation pay
ments set out by the law. Should serious
accident occur, it might work very serious
hardship on the owner. Builders should
guard against such contingency by requir-
ing the workman to produce certificate from
the State, showing that the contractor has
taken out insurance as required by law.
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1921-05-02
CRANE LECTURES
START TOMORROW
Will Tell How to Arrange
Home Artistically.

When the cave man designed his abode
Little artistic knowledge he showed;
He lived in hole
And content filed his soul,
For alas! nothing better he knowed-
-Slapstick STUFF.
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1921-05-02

In Baltimore Maryland, the Labor Unions have
accepted voluntary wage reduction of from 1870
to 20e6 AS result many millions of dollars worth
of new construction are now under way, and the
members of the building trades of that city are at
work at wages that permit them to have all the adj
vantages they enjoyed when wartime wages pre-
vailed.
It was to bring about similar revival of build
creased number of workers. that the Building Con-
tractors of this city requested the workmen in the
eleven building trades affected by the strike to
sent to an average reduction of little less than ITO
of the 1920 wages-which were the highest wages
ever maid in the h1ildino Industries
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1921-05-02
The Plain Truth
About the Building Strike
Which is Better for the Workman
A High Wage and No Work, or
Fair Wage and Steady Employment?

Fair W.
There in nutshell is the one question to
be asked concerning the strike Which IS now
in operation in all branches OF the building
industry in this city. # the union WORKER
who is now contending for a continuation of
wartime wages will answer the question
truthfully, the strike will end without more
ado.
But before he can answer that question,
the workman must be placed in the full
possession of facts. We do not believe that
the average worker really knows situation
as it exists today. We say this because we
realize that the American WOrklngman is at
heart an honest man. He wants all that is
coming to him. it is true, but he never know
ingIy violates the dictates of common sense
las they affect fundamental economic con-
Iditions So we, the Building Contractors of
Indianapolis, are using this newspaper space
to acquaint both the public at large and the
striking tradesmen with all the facts in the
case.
In the first place, there is terrible short
age of houses--not only IN Indianapolis, but
all over the United States According to re-
liable information this shortage in Indian
apolis alone amounts to $500 homes.
This condition means that those who,
through force of circumstances, are forced
to seek new dwellings, must bid against each
other Landlords have been able to extort
higher and higher rents TODAY, THE
VERY WAGE-EARNERS WHO ARE
STRIKING TO PERPETUATE THIS
SHORTAGE OF HOUSES ARE PAYING
AN ENORMOUS TOLL IN INCREASED
RENTALS.
If it were possible to build the $500 ad-
Iditional homes now needed in Indianapolis,
rents would tumble Immediately, and the
whole community, including the building
trades workers, would benefit.
Yet, so long as building costs remain as
disproportionately high as they are at pres
emf, there will be but the scantest amount
of building operations.
In the last year or two, thousands Of
prospective builders of houses, flats and
apartments have been forced to postpone
their operations because of their abnormally
high costs.
Bankers have refused to loan more than
40 per cent of building costs, because they
know that costs must come down some time
in the future and that large proportion of
the present costs of putting up building
would be lost to the investor because of a
consequent shrinkage of Values
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1921-05-02

These contractors have voluntarily
reduced their own profits. Many of
them have been operating at an actual
loss-for the sole purpose of keeping
their organizations intact.
But sacrifice of the contractors normal profit
alone not bring building costs down to the point
that will satisfy the public.
Neither can the decrease in the cost of build
ing materials permit sufficient cut in building
costs to stimulate the industry
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1921-05-02

All of these conditions have prevented
building operations inanything like a nor
NAL volume. And as other costs decrease,
the cost of building gets more and more
out of line, so that even less building is
forecast for the future than the very
limited amount that has been undertaken
in the immediate past.
If building costs do not come down,
all building must stop. The tradesman,
who is now voluntarily refraining from
work, will be forced to continue out of
employment, because there will be no de-
mand for his services.
TWAS BECAUSE OF THESE CON-
DITIONS-AND PARTICULARLY BE-
CAUSE CONTRACTORS BELIEVE
THAT THE INTERESTS OF THE CON-
TRACTOR AND THE EMPLOYE ARE
MUTUAL-THAT THE BUILDING
CONTRACTORS HAVE ATTEMPTED
TO BRING ABOUT A CONDITION
WHICH WOULD KEEP THE TRADES
MEN IN STEADY EMPLOYMENT AT
A FAIR RATE OF WAGE.
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1921-05-02

LABOR REPRESENTS THE LARGEST
SINGLE ITEM OF COST ENTERING INTO
BUILDING. FULLY 500 OF THE COST OF
ERECTING A BUILDING AFTER THE MATE
RIAL HAS BEENDELIVERED NTHE GROUND
is THE LABOR COST.
UNLESS THIS LABOR COST IS REDUCED,
THE COST OF ERECTING A BUILDING MUST
REMAIN SO HIGH AS TO BE PROHIBITIVE
IN ALL BUT THE MOST NECESSARY CASES.