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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1921-08-17
Chairman Fordney Fixes
Next Three Years Loss
At $790,330,0O0.
TO ATTACK MEASURE
Ways and Means Minority Brands 1t
AS Rich Mans Legislation-Es-
timated Gains and Reductions.

Washington, Aug. 1.-THE nations
tax bill will be cut S193,64O,0OO this
fiscal year, s377,790,00O in the calen-
dar year 1922 and the total net reduc-
tion will reach $790,330,000 in 1929,
Chairman Fordney, of the Ways and
Means Committee, asserted today IA
the majority report, explaining the
majority report, explaining the Tax
Revision bill framed by Republican
committeeman.
Without disputing these figures,
Democrats, of the House prepared IN
causus for broadside assault on the
Republican measure, planning TO
brand it as a rich mans bill. Their
views were to be incorporated in a
minority analysis attacking the means
by which reductions were achieved.
Meantime the Rules Committee re-
ported rule to put the bill through
the House at 3 p. NJ. Saturday. De
bate will begin at II a. m. tomorrow
the measure having been formally re-
ported today by the Ways and Means
Committee, with the Democrats vor-
ing solidly against it.
Chairman Fordney estimated rcduc-
tions in levies, some of which will not
become fully effective until 1928, as
follows:
Repeal of excess profits January l.,
1922, S450,000,000.
Reduction of surtax rates on inGi-
vidual incomes to SO per cent, Jan
uary /, 1922, S90,000,000.
Increased exemptions of heads OF
families to $1,000 for income not IN
excess of $4,000, $40,000,000.
Additional exemptions for depend
ents increased to $4O0 from 5000, $780,
100000.
Repeal Of all transportation taxes
January /, 1922, S262,000,000.
Repeal Of tax on beverages, $780,
100000.
Reduction of taxes on candy, s.
100000.
Sporting goods, $2,Ooo,OOo.
Furs, S4,510,000.
Socalled luxury taxes, S15,OOO,0O0.
Estimated gains in taxes beginning
with the calendar year 1923 are given
as follows:
Increase of corporation income tax
from 10 to II 1-2 per cent, January
/, 1922, $l33,750,00O.
License to sellers of soft drinks,
S10,000,000.
Tax of six cents on cereal heve-
RACES, S12,000,000.
Tax of five cents on carbonic acid
gas, $2,000,000.
Taxes on fruit juices, still drinks
and fountain syrups, Sl2,000,000.
Substitution of manufacturers
taxes on toilet preparations and pro-
prietary medicines for existing stamp
taxes, SS,000,000.
The total loss in revenue is thus
placed at S96S,0S0,O00 and the total
gains at S177,750,000, leaving the net
loss Of S790,330,000 estimated by the
report.
Continued on page four.)
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1921-08-17

Augusta, Ga, Aug. 17.-Five per-
sons are dead as result Of dis
orders which began when negro
ran amuck this afternoon through
the center of the business section.
Seven are known to have been wound
ed, two of them probably fatally
Patrolman ". ". Moore, an un-
identified white man and negro
were killed in shooting affray fol-
lowing the initial outbreak of the ap-
parently crazed man.
Crowds of armed citizens imme-
diately gathered at the scene of the
shooting, but were dispersed after
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1921-08-17
U. S. Has 5,735,OOO Workers
Now Idle.

There are pew 5,735,00O persons
unemployed in The United States, ac-
cording to the statement yesterday
of Secretary of Labor Davis.
The statement was made in re-
sponse to resolution by Senator Nc
Corm'"k, of Illinois, adopted by the
Senate recently.
Davis stated that the figures were
based on the best estimates from all
available sources. He said that the
department did not have any estimate
of the number of unemployed former
service men called for in the resolu-
ton.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1921-08-17

Two white boys giving '1eir ages
as twelve and fourteen YRS, re-
spectively, were arraigned +he po-
lice court today on charge being
implicated in the theft Of S13 rom
the store of King street mere, NJ
August 2. One Of the boys reaoi..-
confessed to the crime, bat said he
only got SIG. He divided with his
pal, the fourteen year old boy, and
they both spent the money. Their
first taste of high life was a trip to
Glen Echo that night followed by the
purchase of numerous articles that
appealed to their fancy. The parents
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1921-08-17
Former Resident Dies.

Miss Mary Esther Davis. daughter
of Arthur C. and the late Mrs.
Frarces Dean Davis. died yesterday
al the home of rer aunt, Miss -Mare-
aret Dean. 1922 Harvard street.
northwest, Washington. She was u
former resident Of this city. Fun
eraI services will be held at 3 O'Clock
tomorrow afternoon at her late resi-
dence and will be conducted by Rev.
Edgar Carpenter. rector of Grace
Episcopal Church. this city, and
burial will be in the Presbyterian
cemetery, this city.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1921-08-17
MisspeHs Word "CredH"
Builds Up Cash Business

his sign has been read when they di-
rect his attention to the wrong spell
ing. Otherwise he says the credit
customers would not let him know
that they are, aware that he does
business for cash only. The man
says that the misspelled word has
produced wonderful results and he has
gotten his business down to almost
cash basis and all as result Of
one misspelled word.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1921-08-17

appeared to be perfectly in accord
with the spirit of the day and hun
dreds of larger bundles were in evi-
dence throughout the length of King
street, during the entire day.
That the Boosters Trip which waa
conducted for the purpose of advcr-
tising Dollar Day last Friday was a
success was also evidenced by Che
fact that many residents of the ru-
raj districts were in attendance at
the sale today. Many of these ex-
pressed themselves surprised ana
very much pleased over IN" m'a''
bargains that are ben"' ;.
when they ] eft fo lint at 4 late
hour today, they were loaded with
bundles purchased from the mer-
chants who have made Dollar Day
a success.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1921-08-17

A business man who operates re-
pair shop in this city in conversa-
tion today with a representative Of
the Gazette stated that he always
carried in his place sign reading "No
CREDIT" He says that invariably
his attention is directed by custom
ers 90 the fact that he ha. mispelled
the word credit. He tells his custom
ers that he misspells the word pur-
posely and he knows positively that
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1921-08-17
Expensive Joy Ride; Dam
age Machine S247.

Four colored men who took JOY
ride in machine of Charles Dean
May 7 and damaged the machine to
the extent of $247. were arraigncd
in the police court today and con-
tinuance in the Ease granted for a
week in order that they may obtain
an estimate of the cost and have the
car restored to the order it was in
when il was taken.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1921-08-17
ROB CASH TILL OF $500
LADS ARRAICNED TODAY

of one of the lads was present anil
at the request Of Justice Snow he re-
imbursed the shopkeeper for the
money he had received of the plumb
er and waa ordered to report to the
court once a week. The other lal
is being held till his father appears
to take charge of him. Both boys
admitted to the court that they had
been in trouble before. The boy who
stole the money slipped in the store
just as the proprietor walked out to
see someone. Both boys were cap
tured yesterday by Policeman Carl
ton Padgett.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1921-08-17
BIBLE CLASSES TO GO ON
OUTING TOMORROW

Members of the ]. r. n. Curtin
Baraca Bible Class and the w. f..
Watson Pihlatnca Bible Class Of the
First Baptist Church will go on a
picnic tomorrow evening to the farm
of John H. Martin. Fairfax county
The trip will " made in automobiles
1t is expected that large nu:nbcr
of members of both classes will at
tend and an enjoyable evening is
promised all who attend.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1921-08-17
FIiDe Dead, SeDen Hurt---
After Negro Runs Amuck

some difficulty by the police, w;;g
were assisted in their task by & a1I-
den rainstor,n. With the cessation
Of the rain, however, other crow,ig
swiftly collected and armed band;
began to patrol the streets Iead:r.
to fear on the part of the city a.
thcrities Of racial clashes.
Details of the other two deaths had
not been learned this evening.
Just before 10 O'clock tonight the
police dispersed mob of scyeral hun
dred men who gathered about =
street car and threatened negroes
who we're alighting from It.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1921-08-17
To Vote On Canal Toll.

The Senate is going to take 4
vote on the Borah bill providing TO-
free use of the Panama Canal by
American coastwise vessels. Ru. tie
vote will not be taken unit! Octos-I
10, despite the efforts ON the pcrc
of its author, the Senator sran,
Idaho, to secure its carly pagsape. L
is understood that President Har3irz
was not convinced that this leg:-,S-
ton was imperative enough To d.
Continued from page two
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1921-08-17
STEALS AUTOMOBILE
Machine Was Property of &. ]. CO.
der. Cf Washington

A Ford sedan, the pfoNerty o.
George T. Codar, of 313l Eleventh
street. northwest. Washington, who
is a clerk in the general offices Of
the Southern Railway, Washington,
was stolen in :ront Of the Fairfax
Apartment, King and Colur!bus
streets. early this morning. The
machine was parked by Mr.. C0dcr
at midnight last night and its theft
was not discovered till about light
o'clock this morning.
A report Of the theft has been
made to the police. Mr.. Coder was
visiting Oscar Robbins. in the Fair
fax.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1921-08-17
Two Postmasters Named.

Washington, Aug. 1.-Two VIZ
ginia postmasters were named today,
the Postoffice Department announced.
They are Lucy L. Butler, Brookhill,
Henrico County, in place of f. c.
Floyd, resigned; Walter ". Hanklns,
at Ingram, Halifax County, Essie
Strange, resigned.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1921-08-17
STATE NEWS

Norfolk.-Almost two weeks ahead
of the usual time the first bale OF
new cotton for the 1922 season ar
rived in Norfolk Monday morning.
It was received by Harris, Jones and
Co.. cotton factors and exporters, and
wil, be shipped to Liverpool on the
steamship Barrymore. The new bale
was shipped from Augusta, Ca, ana
was graded "middling."
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1921-08-17

Newport News.-EigM thousand
one hundred and twenty-four meals
and beds have been given seamen by
tke Y. M. C. A. Sailors Rest since
February /, as result of which the
organization now has no funds with
which to carry on its work. Most of
the men helped were foreigners with
"first papers" and membership in the
American Seamen's Union.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1921-08-17
Nominate Brist0w
House.
Tor

Fredericksburg, Va. Aug. II
The Republicans Of aiMthews and
Middlesex Counties have nominated
R S. Bristow, of Urbanna, as sneir
candidate for House of Delegates.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1921-08-17

Roanoke.-The annual Roanoke
booster party will leave the city on
August 23 for a three-day trip over
Virginia. The party will travel in
a special Pullman train and will
carry a twenty-three-piece band to
furnish music at the various stops.
More than one hundred prmoinent
business men will make the trip.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1921-08-17
MURDER LAST NIGHT
Unidentified Negro Killed at Dance
Hall in ARLINGTON County

An unidentified negro was shot
in the stomach during an alteration
in front of the Anthony dance nall.
South Washington, Arlington coun-
tv, shortly before 8 o'clock last night
He was pronounced dead upon his
arrival at Emergency Hospital
where taken by the ambulance. The
body was removed to the District
morgue. The assassin ais unknown
to police.
Special Policeman Thomas A.
Jackson asserted that he was in the
dance hall when he heard SHOT.
Rushing out, said he found the
wounded negro.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1921-08-17

For this section-Sh0weiSw warra ,rrGs
and tomorrow; some"hass snnir
today: gentle to modera'N
and southwest winds
High tide tomorrow ''' -
and sos p. m.
Polk County news. [volume] (Benton, Tenn.) 191?-1983, 1921-12-22
LUND AND cARLsEN.

Synopsis on the San
Francisco water front, John Raj
ney, newspaper reporter, is accost-
ed by giant blind man, who asks
Rainey to lead him aboard the
sealing schooner Karluk. In the
cabin they find Captain Simms and
man named Carlson. Slmms rec
ognizes the blind man, calling him
Jim Lund. Lund accuses Simms OF
abandoning him, blind, on an ice
Hoe. and denounces him. Simms
denies the charge, but Lund re-
fuses to be pacified. He declares
his intention of accompanying the
Karluk on Its expedition north.
where it is going in quest OF gold
field which Lund has discovered.
Peggy, Simms' daughter, is aboard,
and defends her father. Garrison,
who is a physician as well as frst
mate, drugs Rainey. Awaking from
his stupor, Rainey finds himself at
sea. Carlson informs him he has
been kidnapped. He offers Rainey a
share of the gold, and Rainey Is
forced to declare himself satisfied.
Lund gives him a brief account OF
a former expedition of the Karluk,
tells him he distrusts Carlson. and
suggests a partnership" Rainey
to act as Lund's "eyes." Rainey
is made second mate. Captain
Simms is i'll and the navigation is
entirely in the hands of Garrison.
At the latter's suggestion shoot
ing match is staged and the seal
hunters exhaust their ammuni-
ton. Garrison shows his skill with
the pistol and Lund does some as
tonishing shooting by sound"
Sandy. the ships boy. is swept
overheard and is rescued by Raj
ney, who thus wins Peggy's admi-
ration. The captain gets worse.
Sandy tells how Carlson is stirring
UP trouble over the division of the
gold. Carlson draws gun on Raj
ney, who overpowers him. Tamada,
the mysterious Japanese cook. de-
clares himself neutral.
Polk County news. [volume] (Benton, Tenn.) 191?-1983, 1921-12-22

amount Of humor, coupled with The
zest Of a gambler who loves the game
whether the stakes are for death OF
dollars
Carlson had a paper under his hand
but deferred its reading until he had
addressed the meeting.
"A ship" he said. rs a little COM
munIty, a world In itself. To its safe
ty every member IS a necessity, the
lookout as much as the man at the
wheel, the common seaman, the nayi-
gator. And. when a ship is engaged
in a certain calling. those who are
hired as experts in that line are equal
ly essential with the rest. Each mans
responsibility being equal, his reward
should be also equal
Payment for all services comes on
this voyage from an uncertain amount
of gold that Nature, mother of US all,
and therefore intending that all her
children shall share her heritage, has
washed up on a beach from some
deep-sea vein and thus deposited upon
an uncharted, unclaimed island. 1t is
discovered by an Indian, the discov-
cry is handed on TO another"
"Meanin' me-" Lund seemed to be
enjoying himself. Despite the fact
that Carlson was presiding and most
evidently assumed the attributes of
leader, despite the fact that ten of
the twelve at the table were arrayed
against him, with the rest of the sea-
men behind them, Lund was decided
ly enjoying himself.
"Share and share alike" he said
I've got yore drift, Carlson. Let's
get down to bfa-j tacks. The idea is
to divvy the gold into equal parts,
amt 1t? How does she split? There's |
twenty-five souls aboard. Does that |
mean you split the heap into hun
dred parts an each one gifts four"
mo" 1t was Deming who an
swered. ut don't. The Jap don't |
come in, for one"
"A cook amt brotherT
"Not when he's got yellow skin,"
Deming. "We'll take up a
collection for Sandy. Rainey amt In
Polk County news. [volume] (Benton, Tenn.) 191?-1983, 1921-12-22

on the deal. We split 1t just twenty.
two ways. What have you got to say
about it?
His tone was truculent, and Carlson
did not appear disposed to check him.
He appeared not quite certain of the
temper of the hunters.
"You figger we're all equal aboard, "
said Lund slowly, 'leavin' out Mr..
Rainey, Tamada an Sandy. You an
me, an Carlson an Harris there"-he
nodded toward one of the seaman
delegates who listened with his slack
mouth agape, scratching himself un-
der the armpit-"are all equal?"
Deming cast a glance at Harris and,
for just moment, hesitated.
Harris, squirming under the look Of
Deming, which was aped by the sud
den scrutiny of all the hunters, found
speech: "HOw In h-ll did you know
l was here" he demanded Of Lund.
II amt opened my mouth yitl"
= THAT amt the truth, Harris" re-
piled Lund comp0sedly. 'Tt's allus
open. But If you want to know, ]
snelled ye."
"Ill answer the question, Lund. Yes,
we're all equal. The world is not q
democracy. Harris so far, hasn't had
a chance to get the equal share that
belongs to him by rights. That's what
meant by saying that the Karluk
was little world of Its own. We're
all equal on board"
Except Rainey, Tamada an Sandy.
Seems to me yore argumint's got holes
In 1t, Carlson"
1--WE are waiting to know whether
you agree with TSP replied Carlson.
His voice had altered quality. 1t held
the direct challenge. Lund accepted
1t.
81 don't" he answered dryly. "There
amt emmy one of you my equal. an
you've showed II. You had to band to
gether In pack, like flock Of sheep.
with Garrison for sheepherder. I'm
Polk County news. [volume] (Benton, Tenn.) 191?-1983, 1921-12-22
CHAPTER Vl-continued.

"Ail right sir" Rainey answered
getting a thrill at this first actual in.
timation of the meeting. Hansen, II
seemed, was not to be one of the rep
reSentativeS of the Seamen. And
Carlson had been smart enough to
forestall Lund's demand for Rainey by
taking some of the wind out of the
giants sails and doing the unexpected
Unless the hunters had suggested that
Rainey be present. But that was hard
ly likely, considering that he was to
be left out of the deal.
in just what capacity are you call
in this conference?" Lund asked. when
Carlson notified him in turn. "The
skipper amt dead, is he?"
II represent the captain, Lund," re-
piled the doctor. He entirely ap-
proves of what I am about to suggest
TO you and the men,. In fact have his
signature to a document that l hope
you will sign also. 1t will be greatly
to your interest to do so. am in pres
ent charge Of the Karluk."
you amt regular member of this
expedition" objected Lund stolidIy.
Neither am l member of the crew,
just now. But the shippers my part
ner in this deal, signed. sealed and re-
corded. AfOre go to emmy meetin' I'd
like to have talk with him personal
ly. Thet's fair enough, amt it?"
Several of the hunters had gathered
about, and Lund's question seemed q
general appeal.
IF you had your eyesight," he said
almost brutally, you could soon see
that the skipper was in no condition
to discuss matters, much less be pres
ent."
Here's my eyesight," countered
Lund. "Mr. Rainey here. Let him see
the skipper and ask him question or
two?"
"What kind of question? I'm ask
ing as his doctor, Lund."
''For one thing If he's read the paper
you say he signed. want to be sure
of that. An don't make 1t emmy of
yore bizness, Carlson, what want to
say to my partner, by proxy or other
wise. Second thing, I'd like to be sure
he's still alive. AS for yore standin'
as his doctor, all I've got to say Is that
yo're id pore doctor, so fur rs the
shippers concerned, ennyway."
The, two->men stood facing each
other Carlson looking evilly at the
giant, whose black glasses warded off
his glance. 1t was wasting looks to
glare at blind man. Equally to sheer.
But the bout between the two was
timed now, and both were casting
aside any veneer of diplomacy. their
enmity Manifestlng itself In the raw.
The issue was growing tense.
Rainey fancied that Carlson was not |
entirely sure Of his following, and re-
He'd upon Lund's indignant refusal OF |
terms to back up his plans of getting
rid of him decisiyely.
Polk County news. [volume] (Benton, Tenn.) 191?-1983, 1921-12-22

"You murdererw she cried.
''Lund grinned at her, but
there was no laughter in HE
eyes"
Polk County news. [volume] (Benton, Tenn.) 191?-1983, 1921-12-22

Gro BE coNTINUED1
The Washington herald., 1921-07-12
OFFICIAL GRADE OF
SHEtkED CORN TO
UNDERGO CHANGES
Size of Perforations in
Screens to Be Made
,.4s, ,; Smaller.
OTHER LOCAL NOTES
w. r. & E. Issues Monopolize
Trade on the Washington
,:.Steck Exchange.
OTHER LOCAL NOTES

Announcement of a change in the
Official grain STANDARDS Of the
United States for shelled corn has
been made at the United States De-
partment of Agriculture. Under an
order signed by Secretary Wallace,
effective October ., 1921. the size of
the perf6rations in the screens used
for determining foreign material
and cracked corn is fixed at twelve
sixty-fourths of an inch instead of
fourteen sfxty-fourths Of an inch as
at present
Action was taken after thorough
investigators of numerous COM
plants made to the department by
merchandisers Of shelled corn that
the larger holes permitted a con-
siderable percentage Of small whole
kernels and fair-sized pieces Of
broken kernels Of corn. which are
entirely suitable for milling and
feeding purposes, to pass through
the sieveand be classified as for
sign material and cracked corn.
The result was a lowering of grade.
This was especially true of kiln
dried corn. which fractures easily in
hanndling g aOnicials believe that the
Gmall neFforation will overcome
phese objections and meet the ap-
proval Of the trade
The date set for the change to
become. effective is before the bulk
of the next corn crop starts to move
on its way to the markets.
Local Securities.
Trading in Washington Railway
general IS featured the period on
tie local stock exchange yesterday,
s1e.009 of this security Of $1,000
denomination changing hands at
s2S. and. 5000 at sS. The per
cent bonds Of the company likewise
sold to the extent Of $4,000 at s11s
while admitted supply of the pre-
fered stock Of the company sold at
57A and. s7h.
I4anstsn Monotype was traded In
during. the regular period at 73A
and 7fs-droppinG after call to 74s
on a ope-share sale.
Call money continued to rule at
s per cent hid with 7 per cent
asked o..
e. Personal.
n. s .Rees;de. president of the
Washington Gas Light Company, is
taking several weeks vacation.
The Washington herald., 1921-07-12
STOCK EXCHANGE !,
TRADING DEVOID /,
OF new FEATURES,
Moderate Transactions. 10
Mainly Work of Per-
sonal Operations.
ERRATIC AT CLOSE
Shorts Renew Attack in Is :
sues, While Bears Rush to O..
Cover in Others. -

NEW YORK July Il.-Trading
on the stock exchange brought out
nothing new in the situation ac-
tvity heinz on a moderate scale
and represented personal operation,
to a large decree. In the case OF
some issues the shorts made re-
newed and successful attacks. while
in others Il was plain that the
bears were being forced to cover.
The net result was a distinctly tr-
regular appearance. rails being
fractionally lower toward the close
and industrials showing a division
between gains and losses. Call
money opened at sh per cent. but
was returned to at the start of
the last hour.
short Interest.
A new short interest is being
built up in numerous Industrial
shares. notably those which were
mentioned as having made new low
records this morning. Borrowers
Of American sugar stocks are bid
ding Il per cent. Last week they
were willing TO pay I-32 instead Of
receiving interest on the money
they advanced in exchange for bor-
rowed stock. There was a large
demand for Atlantic Gulf and West
Indies common toward the close Of
last week and again this morning.
4 premium of Il was bid for the
stock.