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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1921-11-10
Virginia State Teachers
Association

Richmond, Va, Nov. lO.-The an
nual Virginia Educational Conference
will convene in Richmond Thanks
giving week, November q, %, "A, 20.
This convention is one of the largest
of its kind in America. This year
fortv-five separate programs nave
been arranged with 4 total OF liu
specially designated speakers in ad-
dition to entertainments, numerous
luncheons and dinners. Thousands oil
teachers and school officials VIII at
tend and participate in the exercises:
It is expected that every county ana
city in the State will be represented
with delegates and others.
Among the outstanding speakers OF
national reputation to appear before
the conference are Dr.. NJ. V. O,Shea,
University Of Wisconsin; DR.. David
Snedden. Columbia University; DR..
Edwin A. Alderman, University OF
Virginia: DR.. Bruce r. Payne, George
Peabody College for Teachers; DR..
Charles T. McFarlane, Columbia UNI
versity; DR.. J. A. c. Chandler, Col
lcge of William and Mary; Hon.
Horace NJ. Towner, Congressman
from Iowa, and others. One big topic
for consideration will be Education
for Education or ways and means OF
educating the masses OF our citizens
in the real function of education in a
democracy. The program worked out
at the Conference will be carried to
the people of Virginia in the near fu-
ture.
Special railroad rates have been al
lowed for the Conference, which is
held under the general auspices OF
the State Board of Education, Vlr-
ginia State Teachers Association, Co
operative Education Association, Sup
erintendents' Association, and Trus-
tees Association with more than a
score of departmental and other af-
filiated organizations.
Virginia is now one of twenty states
to employ a full time executive sec
retarv of its State Teachers Aasocla-
ton. In Il short while it is hoped every
public school teacher and many .pri-
vatc school teachers will be members
Of the State Association. With full
membership of about $4,000 teachers
the State Association will spare no
effort to promote education progress
sively in Virginia. There is evident
enthusiasm for this program OF the
State Association.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1921-11-10
BAND CONCERT

At the bowling alleys Of the West
minister Bible Class this evening there
will be contest between the ladies.
Miss Wilton has been selected as the
captain OF one team and Miss Hen
shaw as the captain of another. 1t is
hoped that as many as possible will
be present and take part in the games.
On Friday, November 18th, in the
Westminster Building the class will
have band concert and entertain
ment by the Citizens Band of Alex
andria. The committee has arranged
r splendid program of band selec-
tions, solors and readings. The pro-
ceeds will so toward building up the
Class and carrying on the work it has
undertaken. Tickets have been printed
and may be had from members of the
class or from the ladies of the church.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1921-11-10
Secretary Hughes With
holds Details Of i. S.
Program.
TO VISIT PRESIDENT
French Envoys Much Interested In
Suggestions Made by Japanese
ADMIRAL.

The spirit Of America today is en-
shrined in Washington.
Under the dome Of the great Capt.
fol. in that rotunda which has re-
echoed with the tramp of the men
who have brought fame to this ma
ton, there today reposes the SYM
bol of its greatness. Within a flag
bedecked casket, guarded III solemn
isolation, are the mortal remains OF
what not so long ago was an Amerl-
can soldier.
His name is unknown. His birth
place is recorded officially only in
the book of golden deeds. He is the
unknown dead" brought back here
from that France whose soil was
watered with his life blood that he
might typify the spirit of republican,
ism, of the democracy that has set
an example to the world of what i
nation must be permanently to en-
dure. No one ever can know who he
was.
He may be the scion of one Of the
most ilIustrious Of American families.
He may be the son Of one of the I'M
migrants who have come to the United
States to escape foreign pomp and
power, and live under that flag which
assures to al! equality of endeavor
and equality of purpose. He may in
life have been one Of these lmml-
grants who, product Of the melting
pot of America, swore allegiance 10
the starry banner and carried into dl-
rect action that oath by taking wea-
pon to battle for perpetuation OF his
beloved adopted nation.
1t is idle TO speculate on who he
was. Today he is America persona
fed. Beside his hag-bedecked casket
today and tomorrow thousands will
pass. The prayers of his fellows will
ascend like sacred incense TO the Lord
Of Hosts in grateful acknowledgement
that he lived, and that he has been
returned here to remain forever as
shrine where lovers of liberty may
reconsecrate their lives to an ideal.
Last night the President OF the
United States and Mrs. Harding, the
chief justice Of the Supreme Court
and his associated justices, the Vice
President and the leaders of the
Senate and the House paid tribute to
the unknown. With their own hands
they deposited wreaths of flowers
on the casket as an acknowledgment
Of what ne had done in life. They
stood in silent prayer for that soul
released more than three years ago
from its earthly form of clay.
Then they passed on into the busy
world to permit that American to
rest in quiet solitude until the COM
ing day when his fellows, official
and private citizen, can pay their
final tribute and pass mournfully by
proud that they 900, are Americans.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1921-11-10
Miss Mary D. Pierce Ad-
dresses Retailers Asso-
ciatiOn.
FOR SCHOOL LIBRARY
State Will Give Amount Equal 10
That Raised for Such Needy
Purpose.

The Retail Merchants Bureau OF
the Chamber of Commerce at us
meeting last night adopted resolu-
ton requesting all merchants to close
their places of business tomorrow IN
observance Of Armistice Day. Prac,
tically all of those attending agreed
to do so and it is expected that the
others not identified with the asso-
citation also will close.
Miss Mary D. Pierce, supervisor OF
instruction in the public schools here
addressed the members en- "The Rela-
ton of the Taxpayer to Education IN
the Public Schools"
Miss Pierce called attention to the
fact that there is no reference
librar yin the high school and that
such 4 library is necessary.
All of those present agreed to con-
tribute to such library and COM
mittee composed Of Aubrey n. Shu-
man. Floyd Saunders and Jerome
Kaufman was appointed to solicit
funds for the library. 1t was explain
ed that the state will match dollar
for dollar of what the city contributes
to the library. Soon this bureau
hopes to have installed in the schools
a suitable reference library.
The retailers expressed themselves
as favorable to the passage OF a law
requiring transfer companies to re-
port all persons whom they move
in this manner it was pointed out
the retail merchants Of the city
could keep track of such persons.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1921-11-10
Armistice Day Services
In Old Christ Church

November eleventh, Armistice Day,
comes as a solemn call to prayer. 10
permit a noisy celebration of the day
as a ordinary holiday, with no thought
of the anniversary as remembrance
OF our Christian obligation, would be
tragic indeed. The coming lnterna-
tional Conference on the Limitation
of Armaments cannot of itself ensue
world peace. The mass Of the peoples
Of the world must honestly desire
peace, and desire it with real hun,
ger of the heart, or the plans and
counsels Of their leaders will avail
nothing. The church can do real
service by impressing upon the cor,
sciences Of men their individual ana
social obligation III creating the at
mosphere Of anxious longing IN which,
and in which alone, plans may be per-
fected to give effect to the desire Tor
world harmony, Of which the call Tor
this conference is one expression.
With these thoughts in mind the
rector Of Christ Church, Rev. VIM. j..
Morton, D. D., has invited all the
other ministers of Alexandria and
their several congregations to unite
in q service of prayer to be held IN
Christ Church on Friday, Armstlce
Day, from 11.30 a. m. to 12.l5 p. m.
1t is hoped that the christian people
of Alexandria will attend this service
to unite in quiet earnest prayer to Al
mighty God that His blessing and
guidance may rest on the Limitation
of Armaments conference, and that
out of this initial step may develop
movement for world peace, and in
ternational friendship and fellowship.
which may in the end Danish war
from the face of the earth.
What more fitting, therefore, than
such a service on such an occasion in
this historic old edifice? The Presi
dent of the United States has asked
that at noon on that day every citi-
zen pause for two minutes in silent
prayer. The day is made especially
sacred by it's association with the
memories of thousands Of the man.
hood Of our own and other lands who
made the great sacrifice for high
principles which they held more dear
than even life itself. The names of
some of these are on our honor rolls,
and in the hearts Of loved ones and
friends. Let us, come on this sacred
day to the Lords House, and pledge
anew our hearts to continue to Garry
on and so to strive for world bet
terment and world peace that it shall
never be said that our soldier dead
made their supreme sacrifice in vain.
Come to this service and join in pray
er to the Great Ruler of Nations that
He will give to the peoples of all the
world the blessing of peace and in
ternational friendship. Christ Church,
Friday 11.30 a. m. to 1915 p. m.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1921-11-10
WASHINGTON
DAY BY DAY
(From Our Special Correspondent!

Washington, Nov. 1O.7Homage ~ IS
being paid today to the Dody ol tnc ,'
unknown American soldier ~
ing upon a catafalque in the rotunda
Of the United States Capitol build
ING, The catafalque used is the same
as that which supported the remains
of the nations martyred PRESIDENTS
and other distinguished sons. a
puard of honor watched over the re-
mains during last night and today
there was an ;ncessant stream OF vlsi.-
tors who passed by the casket and
who paid their silent tribute to one
who made the supreme sacrlilce but
whose identity will ever remain 4
mystery. The President Of the United
States and his wife were there and
laid wreath on the casket contain
ine the remains. Then men and wo-
men in high official positions both IN
this country and in foreign nations
called to pay their respects. From
eight o'clock in the morning until ten
o'clock at night the rotunda of the
Capitol will be the scene Of almost
continuous services by military, pat
riotic and civic organizations, war
associations, and foreign diplomatic
bodies. Tomorrow morning at $50, the
body of the unknown dead will be re-
moved from the Capitol and taken to
Arlington to be inferred in it's final
resting place.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1921-11-10
Leaders of Nation Place
Wreaths On Bier of Dead
Soldier In Rotunda.
SHIP FIRES SALUTE
Sacred Casket Will Rest Upon
Earth Brought From France BY
Olympia.

OyershadoweG by the arrival OF
Americas unknown soldier from
the, fields Of France where ne had
sacrificed his life for his country,
arrangements for the forthcomlng;
conference on limitation OF arms ana
settlement OF the problems OF the
Pacific and the Far East went rapidly
forward Yesterday. The outstanding
feature was the meeting OF the adVi-
sorv committee which will cooperate
with the American Ambassadors IN
attaining the objects set forth IN
the call for assembly issued by fresi-
dent Harding. i.
The committee held only brief
session. 1t elected former senator
George Sutherland as chairman. ana
then named q committee to divloe
the work among the members. inns
committee will report today after
which the committee will visit Pres!-
dent Harding and then proceed WIN
the work in hand.
The members Of the committee
in attendance on the session were:
Geo. Sutherland, Charles S: Bar
rett Mrs Charles Sumner Bird, Mrs.
Katherine Phillips Edison, Mrs. Flea
nor Franklin Egan, Henry T. Fiet-
cher, Undersecretary OF State, sam
uel Gompers, Herbert c. Hoover, John
/. Lewis. John NJ. Parker, Gen, John
]. Pershing, Stephen &. Porter, Ad-
miral w. l.. Rogers, Theodore Roosc-
Welt. Assistant Secretary Of the Navy;
Willard Salisbury, Harold NJ. Sc
well. Walter G. Smith, Carmi A.
Thompson, William Boyce Thompson,
]. Mayhew Wainwright, Assistant
Secretary of War; Mrs. Thomas y.
Winters. -
In addition the American Ambas-
sadors 10 the conference and their
secretary, Basil Miles, were present.
The meeting was called to order by
Secretary Hughes. He referred IN
very general terms to the work that
will be expected Of the various men,
bers but he did not go into any very
great detail in this connection.
As a matter of fact many OF the
members of the committee were sur
prised because the American dele
rates did not take them into their
confidence at the outset. But the rea-
son assigned was the same reason
why Secretary Hughes has not dis
closed to the newspaper correspond
ents any of his plans, he does not de-
sire that the foreign delegations shall
get any advance information that
might lead them to attempt argu-
ments in opposition.
Until Mr.. Hughes on Monday tells
the assembled invited guests Of the
United. States what this country
thinks should be done no authorita-
tive information of the American po-
sition will be available. He and his
fellows have promised positive pro-
gram. And no representatives Of any
nation will have any advance informa-
ton concerning the breadth and scope
of that program.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1921-11-10
Girls Organize Basketball Team

A junior girls basketball team has
been organized in the city by the
name Of the Oar. Devil a. c., and
they are out with a defy to all bas-
ketball teams oF their size in this
city, and those wishing to play this
organization should get in touch with
the manager, Miss Helen Travers.
The team is captained by Miss Mar
garet Schaffc and Judging from the
talent that was OH hand at practice
at the Armory last night, she will
have team thai will be hard to
defeat in the junior class. This team
is coached by Leslie holland. who is
familiar with the above sport. These
lassies will perform in Armorv Hall
and will play in the preliminary
games with the A. L. l., who are to
form team this season, picked from
the best players in the city The
following represent the Dare Devil
A. c.: Margaret Schaffe. Helen Tray
ers. Marion Chiicotte, Thelma Mum
ford, Margaret Moore, Margaret
Saunders, Connie Moore. Madaline
Norris. Loretta Tricc, Sadie Orlinger
and Annie Grover.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1921-11-10
THE RETURN

(April, 19l7-November, 1921
The Olympia crcpt up the river,
The sky shedding tears Of rain,
And one who left us singing
He has come home again
To lie, in pomp and beauty,
Beneath the Capitol's Dome
While, in our hearts, We hold him
Our glorious boy come home.
Arlington gives him welcome
With promise of loving rest.
Unknown? Oh, we are unknowIng
We whom his going blest.
Caroline Giltinan Harlow.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1921-11-10
Cut Price of 25- Trip Ticket
On w. Va. Line

The Washington-Virginia Railway
Company, as will be seen by an an
nouncement else where in the Gazette,
announces that on and after Satur.
day there will be on sale at its Of
fices at all times twenty-slX trip m
dividual communication tickets. These
tickets it is announced are good for
one person, and for one month from
date of issue. The price Of this book
Of tickets is 1925. This ticket, it is
announced, will be not only for points
between here and Washington, but all
other stations on the Mt. Vernon di-
vision at proportional rates.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1921-11-10

Our attention has been called to an
error which crept into our columns
yesterday. In the report of the pro-
ceedings Of city council, it was stated
that Councilman McCaffrey and Sui
livan voted against the proposed IN
creased salary for the clerk of gas.
Mr.. McCaffrey voted for the increase,
but voted against the increase salary
for the city engineer, as will be seen
from the official proceedings in an
other column.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1921-11-10
Practically All Business Here
Tomorrow Will Be Suspended

Armistice Day will be marked in
Alexandria by general suspension
of business. Practically every whole
sale and retail store in the city will
be closed. All of the banks in the
city and also the city Offices and
schools will be closed all day.
Thousands of Alexandrians will go
to Washington to witness the pro-
cession of the funeral of the unknown
and many also will go to Arlington
to take part in the exercises.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1921-11-10
E. E. PADGETT BURIED

Funeral services for Edwin E..
Padgett, former resident, who died
in Washington, were held this after
noon at Wheatley's mortuary chapel
and conducted by Rev. Edgar Carpen-
ter, rector of Grace Episcopal Church.
Members of Alexandria Lodge No.
75S, Benevolent and Protective Or
der Of Elks attended.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1921-11-10
Kiwarians Hear Address
By Judge Brown

Father and Son week was OBJ
served today by the kiwanis Club.
The dinner was we'll attended, most
of the members bringing their sons
and those who had none brought
somebody's son. An address was de-
livered by Judge Willis Brown Of
Washington. Col. ]. /. Williams
presided
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1921-11-10
Railroad Officials Cooperate
With Chamber of Com
merce In Movement.
COMPLY CHEERFULLY
Complaint of Residents of Western
Section of City Receives Prompt
Attention.

The Executive Committee Of the
Chamber Of Commerce has been
handling the question of reducing the
heavy volume of black smoke in the
western section Of this city at the
request of the Civic Bureau of that
organization.
They have communicated with the
different railroads using the through
freight and passenger tracks through
Alexandria and the following ex-
tracts from the letters received from
the officials of these railroads lead
them to believe this condition will
be promptly remeGicd.
Mr.. w. D. Duke, general manager,
Richmond. Fredericksburg and -Po-
tomac Railroad Co., Richmond, Va.
writes:
"Our rules and instructions to fire
men prohibit the firing Of locomotives
within the corporate limits of Alex
andria.'
Mr.. C. r. Buddin, superintendent
Southern Railway Co., Alexandria.
Va, writes:
Il will take pleasure in having our
road foreman of engines talk to our
men individually, explaining to them
the bad features. which | am quite
sure will result in good"
Mr.. ]. ". Knapp, superintendent
Chesapeake and Ohio Railway Co.,
Richmond. Va, writes:
I'VE will be very glad to cooperate
with you for the purpose Of reducing
black smoke within the corporate
limits Of Alexandria. Our men will
be so instructed at once"
Mr.. R. N. Colvin, superintendent 20
tomac Yards, near alexandria, Vir-
qina, writes:
~ am enclosing Your correspond
ence to our superintendent of trans
portation requesting that one of our
smoke inspectors be stationed be-
tween these points for week o.
so with view Of disseminating the
practice of firemen unnecessarily fir
inc their engines which has resulted
in this complaint"
Mr.. Colvin later advised the Cham
ber of Commerce that there would be
;: smoke inspcctor assigned to this
4r4v within the next dav or two.
The officials IF the Chamber Of
Commerce are very much pleased with
the prompt and thorough manner in
which the railroads, met their reoues'
and believe thu united action of th"
roads will 70 far towards remedyin"
the condition complained of by the
residents in the western section Of
the city.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1921-11-10
TAX BILLS READY

City Treasurer Thomas W. Robin
son announces that the state tax bills
are payable. Attention is directed to
the fact that if the bills are not paid
by December l a penalty Of per
cent. will be added and the collection
Of the bills will be enforced as re-
quired by law.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1921-11-10
Battle Of Handwriting Experts
In Will Case

A battle of handwriting experts IS
now on in the suit over the will OF
the late Lewis NJ. Adams being tried
before jury in the circuit court for
this city. Judge S. G. Brent presiding.
The case may end by Saturday it is
thought.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1921-11-10
Dies At Age Of "a Years

Mrs. Harriet Bortell McClintock
died Yesterday at her home in Fair
fax county about sesen miles west Of
Alexandria. The deceased was the
widow of Alexander McClintock. Her
funeral will take place tomorrow
afternoon at 9 o'clock from her late
residence and burial will be in St.
Paul's cemetery, this city.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1921-11-10
STATE NEWS

Richmond.-Miss Elizabeth c.
Biggs, representing Ivakota Farm,
near Clifton Station, Fairfax county,
is in Richmond to raise $4,000 for
the institution, which is under the
jurisdiction Of the Florence Critten-
den League. Girls enrolled at the
home represent 43 counties in the
state. Dr.. Kate Waller Barrett is
one Of the directors of the institu-
ton, the advisory board beihg COM
posed Of Thomas Nielsen Page, Wash
ington. D. c.; Col. Julien Hill, Rich
mond; Mrs. T. X. Burton, Danville;
Mrs. NJ. NJ. Caldwell, Roanoke; Will
liam Wright, Richmond; w. W. Coke.
Roanoke: Mrs. W. II. Lewis, Bristol; /;
Mai. W. A. Brumfield. Richmond;
Mrs. Westmoreland Davis, Richmond,
and DR.. Roy X. Flanagan, Rich
mOnd.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1921-11-10

The Golden Links Society will be in
CHARGE Of a meeting tonight at the
Southern Methodist Church, Miss
CoraIic Greenawav, president Of the
Golden Links, will lead the meeting.
The members Of all the societies are
cordially invited TO be present.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1921-11-10

Roanoke.-Miss Kathlene Kelly,
winner Of the second place in the
Dramatic Mirror contest, which en-
titled her contract as a moving
picture actress with the Universal
Company, Hollywood, Calf, and
transportation to the studio, will
leave for California Monday morn
ing. Miss Kelly will have her resi-
dence at the Hollywood Hotel. Hol-
lywood, Calf. Miss Kelly is well
known in the city, for the past l3
wears having beer in charge Of the
suits department of Joseph Spigcl
Company.