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The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1921-09-11
RED CROSS READY
TO AID SUFFERERS
Believed Here Relief Work Can
Be Handled BY Local or st.
Louis Offices.
(By Universal service.)

National headquarters Of the
American Red Cross is standing
by" awaiting definite reports as to
whether or not outside assistance
would be needed in the flood relief
work at San Antonio.
No direct report from the disaster
zone had been received UP to a late
hour last night, owing to interruE
ton of wire service. and officials IL
the organization had nothing further
than press reports to go on In esti-
mating the extent Of damage and
loss of life. Doubt was expressed
that assistance from the national
headquarters would be required.
The Red Cross chapter in San An
tonic. 1t was said, Ii one Of the best,
strongest and nvest" in the South
western division, and 1t was believed
heres 1t undoubtedly was rendering
every possible assistance.
Should the relief demands prove
greater than the local chapter could
meet, the machinery Of the south
western division, with headquarters
In st. Louis, will be set in motion.
James L. Feiser. manager OF the
division, was in consultation with the
national headquarters over the Ion.
distance telephone at noon yesterday.
He was instructed to get in touch
with the situation at San Antonio
as quickly as possible and report to
Washington.
Mr.. Feiser was I'm charge Of tho
Red Cross work at Pueblo, and IL the
San Antonio flood proves to DO o
major disaster, he doubtless will take
charge there.
The Southwestern Division is said
to be particularly well equipped to
handle any situation which may de-
velop. It was said at national head
quarters that half Of the disasters
Of this kind In the United States oc-
cur in the Southwestern division. and
consequently the headquarters there
always is ready to launch extensive
relief work.
Personnel and Supplies Arc Modified.
This division Is still engaged In
relief work at Pueblo, and II neces-
sary, workers and supplies may be
drawn from there.
The San Antonio flood had been
developing for two days, according
to reports from Mr.. Feiser, and all
steps preliminary to actual relief
work had been taken. The governor
Of Texas had been advised Of this
readiness to extend relief
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1921-09-11
FIRE DESTROYS HOPES
MANSION IN BALTIMORE

BALTIMORE. Sept 10.-Fire de.
stroyed tho big mansion on the Ed.
ward d. Hopes estate. Rogers ave.
nue., near Hillside avenue. In the Park
Heights section. The estate has been
unoccupisd for several weeks and 1t
was reported that negotiations for its
sale were In progress.
The house u said to have been more
than one hundred years old and con-
tained eleven rooms and an attic.
The fire had gained considerable
headway before Il was discovered. and
the reflection from the blaze could be
seen q considerable distance.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1921-09-11
Food and Tents
Are Rushed to
Aid San Antonio

GAN ANTONIO, Tex, Sept.
~ 10.-Food and tents to
feed and shelter the thou
sands Of homeless here have
been rushed to the relief
headquarters and 1t Is hoped
to soon have all refugees
listed and cared for.
To add to the misery Of the
fiood-stricken city, all branches
of public service are still out
of commission.
There are no water, lights.
telephone, or telegraph service:
First efforts were directed
to repairing wrecked water
mains, to guard against q pos
sible confiagration. II fire
should break out in the food
area, the city would be pow
erless to fight it.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1921-09-11
POLICEMAN IN PAJAMAS
ARRESTS BURGLAR SUSPECT

PHILADELPHIA. Sept 10.--Rush.
ing from his home clad only in pa.
jamas, Police Lieutenant Kunkle. Of
this city, captured o burglar suspect
after O long chase early. today.
Kunl<le headed q pursuing column
Of other residents In night attire and
brought the fugitive to tie ground
with q flying tackle. Tho prisoner, q
negro. seeing the white costumes
around him. was under the impres'
sion that he was a captive OF ths
Ku K2ux.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1921-09-11
Two Fires at Winchester.

WINCHESTER, Va, Sept. To-
Fire broke out in stables at the Win.
chester fair grounds and destroyed six
boz stalls before the flames were un-
der control. e..
A large barn on . farm near hcre.
owned by 8. ". Kemp. Of Washing
ton, and managed by Frank Ashby,
was destroyed by fire. causing . loss
OF about $2,500, partly insured.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1921-09-11
Woodmen Hold Fair.

FRONT ROYAL. Va. Sept. To-
Large crowds have been attending
the woodmen's picnic and fsir m
Rose Hill Park. The attractions
were In the shape Of q poultry show.
an exhibit Of farm products ana foot
and pony races. Several hundred
dollars were provided In prisos. A
band concert was given each even.
ing.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1921-09-11
$50 PERSONS ATTEND
REUNION OF ASHWELLS

LYNCHBURG. Va. Sept. 1o.--Two
hundred and fifty people, most Of
them descendants Of Meredith Ash.
well. who, died In 1s4s. and his
wife. Sarah Ashwell. who died in
1891. attended at the seventh annual
reunion held at Huddleston, Bedford
county. The reunion took form Of fell
lowship and religious service, the
sermon being by the Rev. ]. s. Ores.
ham. pastor OF West End Methodist
church here.
There were twelve children Of the
family. six staying In Virginia and
six going to Indiana The Indiana
branch Of the family holds q SINH.
lar reunion at Advance, Ind. The
next reunion win be the Sunday be-
fore Labor Day. 1922. at Huddle-
ston, r. M. Ashwell. Of Huddleston,
having been chosen president for
the year. and c. T. Burnett. Of
Altayista, secretary.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1921-09-11
SIX MORE COMPLAINTS
AGAINST FoRD'S PAPER

CHICAGO, Sept. l0.--Six more conn
plants charging Henry Ford with vio-
iating State libel laws in attacks on
Jews published In the Dearborn Inde-
pendent were receivd by Stats At
tornsy Grove. Adolph Kraus., an ats
torney, was one Of the complainants.
The new complaints were turned
over to Assistant States Attorney
German. who was ordered Thursday
to begin an Investigation Of Fordis
Mobilization.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1921-09-11
BIRMINGHAM MAN SURE
HIS SHOALS BID WILL WIN

George n. Benton, Birmingham
hotel man. who recently made an Of
fer for the Muscle Shoals nitrate
plant. conferred yesterday with Secre-
tary Of War Weeks.
Benton said he laid all cards on
the table" and seemed optimistic
over his chances Of getting the plant.
Benton refused TO tell Newspaper
correspondents whom he represented
In the offer.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1921-09-11
PERSH|NGED|C
AIDS INJURED
IN WORLD WAR
900 Army Officers Helping
Comrades In Contact With
Veterans Bureau.

When General Pershing became
Chief Of Staff on July /, the first
general order to carry his signature
directed the Regular Army to assist
ex.service men in their relations with
the u. 8. Veteran Bureau.
Two months have elapsed with re-
suits such as Pershing expected when
he gave orders overseas. Today
more than 500 Army officers on duty
in continental United States, the m
sular possessions and with the
American Forces In Germany are
helping their comrades Of the World
war In attaining result-producing con-
tact with the Veteran Bureau.
Records are being made, also, for
where weeks heretofore elapsed be-
tween application for relief and the
granting Of relief, days arc required
now. In numerous instances less
than forty eight hours were required
to complete transactions between ap.
plicant and bureau.
Officers Eager to Aid.
Wherever the Regular Army II
represented--at camps. posts, stations,
at educational institutions having re-
serve officer training corps units, at
stations, and with the Ma.
tional Guard. at each place will be-
found an officer eager to give the ex-
service man every assistance and set
him on a path which he can safely
and probably follow.
These officers desire to serve so Al
to enable every man without delay to
renew or convert his insurance. to
secure medical or dental treatment,
disqualification or vocational training.
or to present his claim for compen-
sation. 1t is all free and is extended
a. - A,,t .l~NN
Pershing Ii greatly concerned that
everything the Army can do for ex.
service men shall be done promptly
ana expertIy. He has shown deep
sympathy and interest in this work.
as Is evident in this initial order in
taking office as Chief Of Staff that
directs aid to unfortunate comrades ne
Is happy to regard as my men,"
General Pershing declares it is
natural and normal thing to have the
Army actively interested in guiding
the men who served with valor and
who were wounded or otherwise incap-
itated in the service. He is anxious
that his comrades Of the A E. F.
know he has imposed this, obligation
upon personnel .adjutAnts. regular
officers and recruiting officers cheer
fully to help ex-service men
Counsel Is Free.
Any ex-soldier living near any pisce
where a regular officer Is OF duty
today may. II he will. get assistance
and advice. He will find the officer
equipped with every required blank
form and he will be aided in preparing
the proper form. The officer has at
hand all available laws and regula.
tons and IL In q position to give re-
liable counsel and Intelligent instruc-
ton In regard to relations with the
Veteran Bureau.
In addition, the Army officer will
promptly forward the completed applt-
cation to the bureau, where 1t will
receive immediate attention Of q reg
ular officer detailed to the bureau for
that purpose by the War Department.
III an ex-service man Graves action, he
will be certain of getting 1t by giving
the regular officer In his vicinity the
chance to do him q service General
Pershing declares il his duty.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1921-09-11
ROYAL ARCH CHAPTERS
OF VIRGINIA TO MEET

RICHMOND. Va, Sept. 1o.-The
l14th annual conciave OF the Grand
Royal Arch Chapter OF Virginia 10 10
be held at Masonic Temple In this city
on October rs. The grand committee
on work will meet two days before
the conclave and viii exemplify all
degrees, both morning and afternoon
sessions being held.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1921-09-11
Boy Of Twenty browns.

DANvILLE, Va, Sept. 1o.--The fsi.
neral Of Ernest Mills. twenty, drowned
In Dan river while bathing. took place
at whitneli from the homo Of his
recovered from the water with crap
ping irons.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1921-09-11
MAJ. ELLIS DIES, At ~
AFTER MONTHS ILLNESS

RICHMOND. Va. Sept. 10--Major
William Munford Ellis, seventy-four
years old, died today following q
months illness. He was well known
throughout the South. Funeral ar
rangements viii not be completed un.
I'll the body n removed TO his old
home. At shawvtlle. Va,
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1921-09-11
IAN 500 RESCUED FROM RAGING TEXAS FLOODS BY SOLDIER
His Bed Burned
But Only Lost
His PaiaInas

LOUISVILLE. KY. Sept. 10.
Gov. EDWIN p, MORROW,
" Of Kentucky. lost part Of
his patamas when fire trapped
him in his room at the Seel-
bach Hotel.
Governor Morrow was rescued
by Patrick Flynn, head baggage.
man. who carried the governor
from the room.
According to the official re1
port, Governor Morrows bed
caught fire from q lighted cigar.
cite.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1921-09-11
Planning Min Burns.

FREDERICKSBURG, Va, Sept. 10.
The large planning mill at Milford.
Caroline county, belonging 70 walter
Wilson, was destroyed by fire. The
fire In believed to have started In the
engine room. The loss IN estimated at
$4,000 with only 5000 insurance.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1921-09-11
Resumes After Fire.

LYNCHBURG. Va, Sept. 10.-The
plant Of the Lynchburg Glass Com
pany. which suffered q $4,000 firc
has resumed and Is giving
to ITS workers after ten
days enforced idicness.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1921-09-11
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you that the mule depends for
his station in life on ornamental
harness, which justifes the So
ciety mule race.
It would annoy the late T.
Roosevelt to learn that a mem
Der of his family figured in that
race, and was beaten. Had he
been there, the mule would have
run faster or he would have
known the reason why.
The country will learn about
railroading from Henry Ford.
As the owner Of a railroad he
is carrying out plans outlined
to this writer some years ago,
travelling in a heavy car toward
Washington, to build light loco
motives as good as the heavy
ones, light cars as safe as heavy
cars. Doing on railroads what
he has done with his own car.
he will render another service
to the country.
Meanwhile, farmers should
write to President Harding, and
to their Senator's and Congress
men, urging that Ford be given
q chance to use the Muscle
Shoals plant for the production
Of cheap fertilizer.
HE WILL DO TT, II he Is
not prevented by influence Of
gentlemen that do not want
farmers to have cheap fertilizer
and do not want efficient hon
esty to manage one Of the ma
tons greatest water powers.
Not satisfied with the work
Of famine, the Bolshevik govern
ment continues its executions.
Sixteen women are executed for
renting rooms to plotters."
Two princes are included in the
victims, one Oukhtomsky, . IA
nous sculptor.
It Is horrible, Of course, al
though nothing compared with
the deeds Of some Of the Cars.
And it is exactly what was done
in the French Revolution, upon
which rests the magnificent
French Republic Of today. Scien-
lists and others of the greatest
value to France passed under the
guillotine knife. A revolution
is rough, and always those that
placidly drift toward 1t never
seem to realize 1t until it arrives.
Lord Cecil, proud descendant
Of Burleigh, Prime Minister to
Queen Elizabeth, accuses this
country Of "a negative policy"
causing delays. He says that
nations building arms to de-
stroy each other are destroying
themselves"
Very true. But to the nations
that started the great war, and
SO many other wars, this ma
ton, which does not start wars,
can say what the Frenchman
said to the man that wanted to
end capital punishment: Let
the assassins commence"
Europe, not the United States,
started the monstrous armament
nonsense. Let them commence"
the disarmament
Il cost this nation more than
one hundred thousand million
dollars TO be taken by surprise
the last time. Il does not pro-
pose to be surprised in the same
way again--f preparedness viii
preyent L.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1921-09-13
A TRAGEDY

That FATTY" Arbuckle,
who has furnished the mil
lions with SO many hours OF
innocent and wholesome
laughter, should be behind
the bars, implicated in one
of the gruesome tragedies of
the days, itself, a trag-
edy. The public has come
to demand Of its heroes,
whether on the real OF
the mimic stage, at least
an approach to decency in
their private lives. What
ever be the outcome OF
Arbuckle's connection with
the death of the unfortu-
nate woman in the case-We
predict a waning of his
popularity with the masses:
Thank God, the great bulk OF
the American people are
clean. The Stokes, the Still
mans, and others of their
ilk, that yellow the news
papers with their filthy ex-
PLOTS, are like the flicker
ings of a tallow candle: a
stencil, a smoke, a little
flame-and then darkness d ark
forever.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1921-09-13
Christian Citizenship
Eloquent Sermon Preached
Sunday Night by
Dr.. E. B. Jackson
Duties of Citizenship Defined

At the First Baptist Church last
evening the pastor, Rev. DR.. +. B..
Jackson, spoke on ChIistion citizen
ship, before large audience. lie
elaborated upon principles found in
the 18th Psalm. The following con-
tains the substance of his remarks:
The true Christian citizen recognizes
the integrity Of himself, the lnteg-
rity of other people and the integrity
of righteoness. The psalmst evident
~ feels that his people fall short in
these things. Unless a man will con-
tend for the right of personality
then he is mere clay in the hands of
selfish politicians. He must repcl
any attempts to invade his Individual
ity, or acknowledge that he IS 4
mere thing" He walilcth up
rightly There may be some who do.
question able things which blasts
good regulations. but here IS one man
who prefers to keep on good terms
with himsclf-indeeG he is more
selections about this than keeping OF:
good terms with men who have al
axe TO grind. The good citizen IS
positive force III community for
rightconness not for those who claim
authority and those who would use
the big stick, He ''workc.h RIGHTEOUS
ness and he cannot sit still when
acknowledged and notorious girls
flount themselves openly especially
if they remain undisturbed. God
helps the man who remains silent be-
cause of fear Of losing business and
sees sacrificed the best interest Of
the community. This man speaks
the truth in his heart He is honest
with himself. He IS not fool enough
to try to persuade himself into 4
course Of action that IS recognized as
questionable. But this Christion citi-
zen must recognize the integrity Of
other people. He "backbitctn not
with his tongue" He is not a base
slanderer because he desires to des-
troy the opposing influence of others
that he may accomplish his own pur-
poses. The time must come when me-;
must be square enough TO recognize
the honest connection of others-be-
ware of that one who does not res
E'pect Your conscience.
He doeth TIC evil against his
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1921-09-13
MEDICAL SCHOOL SITUS

We publish today a very
interesting communication
as regards the proper loca-
ton for the State Medical
School. The fight is wax
ing somewhat warm but we
have no doubt AS to the out
come. The friends of the
University in this State are
legion and the institution Of
which they are so proud and
which bears a worldwide
reputation, will never be al
lowed to be crippled by the
removal of one of its most
important adjuncts.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1921-09-13
A PARK WHY NOT?

We notice that Lynchburg
is beginning the improve
ment of a parasite which 1t
has owned for about forty
years, and neXt year the
property known as the
Riverside Park will be devel-
,oped along recreation and
playground ideas. One Of
the first things to be IN
stalled will be a swimming
lake.
Why not such good news
for Alexandria? We have
far better water facilities,
we have the fresh air, the
blue sky, the green turf, the
soil for flowers and shrubs
and trees-the song-birds
will come, and the people can
have a breathing spot
wherein to relax and enjoy
themselves. Nature has
been kindly and beneficent
the way is plain-only the
will is lacking. With a city
manager and a council Of
five-what could not be
done to beautify and i'm
prove our city, and make it
a pleasant habitation and a
home!
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1921-09-13

Eeighbor,' There arc other ways OF
hurting men of circumstances than by
SANDER, and it is by crooked dealings.
IF you don't vote my way of course
you can expect no favors at my hand"
y system of bribery that ought TO be
placed behind the contempt OF ali
decent citizens. By what Jaw has Il
man the right to force his opinions
upon others III a great democracy.
Hon't allow them TO tie strings TO You.
lie that talieth not up a rcproach
against his neighbor." That implies
imputations agaisnt others unless
tnev can be proved. ! mans rcputa-
ton ought to be worth something.
Ask the question with yourself: Who
is it that attacked and why" Is it
q self-seeking gentleman who Is max
ing the attack IN order to destroy OPP
position to his policies? The true
citizen will acknowledge the integrity
Of righteousness! There is a dltfcr-
ence with him between black and
white, between right and wrong Wa
FELLOW who would obliterate the
Old time distinctions between right
and wrong. BY a system of marvellous
cassuity he would defend certain
c!vessions of the law, provided there
is money in it. in whose eyes vile
person is condemned The true citizen
noes not despise evil men but he has
hatred of their practices. He does
not bow to the vii! of influential
nan when he has no respect for the
men-he would rather feel self res
pect than receive favors from them.
which he knows are to be returned.
He honareth them that fear the
Lord" Even if they do refuse to
flock with the tide; even il they do
not bow the knee to Baal. Better be
on the unpopular side. BLESSED is the
man that walketh not in the counsc!
q the ungodly." Don't allow your
self 10 be a tool Of designing men by
your silence. HE that swcareth TO
his own hurt and changeth not"
When he makes a contract to live UP
70 it--he will be honest even if at
loss. He has some little respect
for putting welfare and does not al
low his rocket book to regulate his
PRINCIPLES. May the tribe of uncom-
promising citizens increase in old
Alexandria. Let Us beware Of the
trimmer and the coward.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1921-09-13
LYNCHBURGG CITY, MANAGER

The first annual report Of Edward A. Beck, city
manager Of Lynchburg covering his administration from
September l. 1920 to August 81 1921 has been prepared
and will be presented to the city council today 1t covers
ninety pages and ebodies summary OF his actVlteS
the year, and makes instructive ana interesting ieas
It includes also message from Mayor Harper summaries
of the work Of the general city government and various
departments as well two financial statements showing
the income and expenditures Of the city from September
1870, to August 81, l92l
The report opens with a resume OF the changes
!teu tv the shift from the government under the
council and aldeanic form the rule OF the council OF
five with city manager The mayor says OF the report
of the city manager With its explanatory passages It's
illustrative charts and its statistical tabuatlons 1t forms
document which is not only Of the highest value as
municipal record but it also discoses volume OF work
ACCOMPLISHED an efficiency Cf administration relative
economy COST and ability Of management on his part
which undoubtedly gratifying to the council and which
must VIM as it surely merits the sincere APPROVAL OF the
whole people of the city feel that it is IN no eX
aggeration but mere statement Of fact to say that
Lynchburg is now being served by city manager who
has no superior III his profession IN this country
Perhaps no claim of advantage for the present form of
government has been better justified than that OF the
promptness with which municipal business be trans
acted. There has been no delay in disposing of
every matter presented to the council for its consdera
ton. THERE HAS BEEN AS MUCH.
STREET PAVING COMPLETED AS WAS DONE DUR
ING THE PRECEDING SIX YEARS. THE LENGTH
OF SIDE WALKS CONSTRUCTED EXCEEDS THAT
SEWER CONSTRUCTION EXCEEDS THAT DURING
THE PRECEDING FOUR YEARS The improvements in
the city parks the establishment Of Fairgrounds therein
and the construction Of the swimming pool in Miller Park
have obviously increased the capacity Of these pleasure
grounds to serve the city, that comment is needless
These statements touch only the high places in the
report full catalogue of the triumphs achieved under
city management in Lynch5Wg would occupy full page
of The Gazette Suffice it to say that this first years
record only adds to the overwhelming mass of testimony
in favor Of city manager and council Of five for munich
pal administration
The election in Alexandria that is to decide the ques
ton of citymanagership is only few weeks off, If we
have read the sentiment of the people Alright if have
in any degree correctly interpreted public opinion there
be but resu-a big majority at the polls in favor
of the issue But let here admonsh the qualified voters
in the cty-men and Women-that they cast their vote
To fail to carry the would mean unmitigated
shame and humiliation To achieve its success means the
accomplishment of the greatest step taken for
Greater Alexandria.