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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1921-08-16
WASHINGTON
DAYBY DAY
(From Our Special Correspondent.)

Washington, Aug. lG.-Another
Deserving Republican" has landed Il
fat job through the influence of the
Harding administration. The lucky
one this time is Elmer Dover, of Seat
tie, Wash, and close personal friend
to the present occupant of the White
House. Dove was spoken Of as the
successor to Postmaster General Hays
as Chairman of the Republican Ma
tional Committee but this place was
given to John I. Adams, of Iowa.
Dover is to serve as a sort of spe-
cial agent between the United States
and the government Of Mexico in al
effort to bring about friendly rela-
tions between the two countries. This
place was formerly held by George
Creel, Democrat, whom President Will
son made head of the Bureau Of IN
formation during the World War.
Dover, incidentally, got his training
IN the political game from the la>e
Mark Hanna, of Ohio, with whom re
was associated during the Mckinley
campaign.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1921-08-16
Fire At Redwood, w. Va,
Causes 100000 Damage.

Charleston, w. Va, Aug. 1G.-
Fire of an unknown origin yesterday
destroyed the principal business sec
ton of Richmond. Nicholas county.
The loss was estimated at about
100000.
The blaze started in the Busy Bee
restaurant, a frame structure. With
in few minutes the adjoining build
ings were in flames. Dynamite was
used four times in an effort to check
the fire. At the end of four hours
80 business buildings and a number
of dwellings had been destroyed.
These included the Methodist Charch
and the towns largest bank AMI tele-
phone building.
The fire was discovered at three
o'clock. Four hours later, with the
business section of the town in ruins,
the fire was under control. Only
twisted metal supports smoking skele-
tons of what had a few hours be-
fore been wealthy business houses
and great pile of debris were all
that was left of the thriving trade
mart of a small metropolis.
There were no fatalities, but many
had narrow escapes. The mos.
spectacular feat was the rescue
from the top of a burning story
building of three men and a woman
by Paul Peak, a stonemeson. The
tenants had been trapped on the top
floor,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1921-08-16
Des Moines Mute Not
Toronto Man.

Des 'Moines, Iowa. Aug. 1.-THE
mysterious cripple who two private
detectives claimed was Ambros"
Small, the missing Toronto million.
aire theatrical magnate, was found
tonight and identified as John
Daugherty, an inmate of the county
poor farm since January II, 1919.
The detectives, former Chief of De-
tectives John J. Brophy and his aid,
Frank Harty, both of whom were dis
missed from the police force for al
legged robbery, claimed they had
found Small. They said they had
him in hiding for the $4,000 reward.
They were ordered today to pro-
ducc him in District Court. 1t was
then discovered that the mysterious
man was John Daugherty, who lost
both leds in a railroad accident De-
ccmber 4, 1917. Small did not dis
appear from Toronto until December,
1919.
The case against the two detec-
tives will probably be dropped
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1921-08-16
Wilson's Health Improves
Steadily, Visitors Say.

Washington, Aug. 16.-Senator
Overman was notified today by John
Randolph Boiling. who is acting as
secretary to ex-Presdent Wilson,
that Mr.. Wilson had declined en- in
vitation of S. D.. Hodges, of Hcnder
sonville, N. c., to spend the rest of
the summer at Lake kanuga. a
pretty resort in the Blue Ridge
Mountains near Asheville, Mr- Boil
ling was directed to say that Mr..
Wilson was improving nicely at his
S street home and would remain
there.
Recent reports from the Wilson
home indicate that MIR. Wilson is
progressing substantially and salts
factorily. He has better use OF him
self now than he had when he left
the White House.
According to recent visitors to the
S street home, the former presl-
dents improvement since he LEFT the
White House has been phenomenal.
On March he had absolutely no
use of the left arm and leg. He
could net lift himself from his cnalr
When he walked from the White
House door to the automobile that
took him and his successor. 10 the
Capitol, attendants had to place his
foot on every step. Now he IS US
ing his left hand and his visitors
describe his rising to greet them
without assistance and without ap-
aren't effort.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1921-08-16
First Two Days of Session
To Be Devoted To
Formalities.
FEELING OPTIMISTIC
London Expects Sim Feiners To
Order Plebcite On lssue-Speaker
To BE Chosen.

Dublin, Aug. 1G.-The pessimistr
over the Irish situation, which today
in some quarters in Dublin reached
almost the point of hopelessness
yielded tonight to reasoned optimism
when the program for the meeting
tomorrow Of the Dali Eireann was
made public.
Instead of Immediately taking up
the problem of peace or war, the
Sim Fein Parliament will spend al
least two days in dealing with the
formalities incident to the opening
of the new legislative body, thus pro
viding an opportunity for many
things to happen behind the scenes
All ireland is eager for decision
by the Parliament on the British Gov
ernment's terms, whether it be ac-
ceptance of them, the expression 81
desire for further negotiations OF
rejection, in order to remove the ten
sion which exists.
The belief prevails that rejection
would mean resumption on an in
tensificd scale when the truce ends
of the guerrilla warfare that for 50
long terrified the country
Dublin Castle officials view the
prolongation of the sessions Of the
Dali Eireann in various lights. One
section of the British Governments
forces expresses the fear that delay
in Immediately acting on the trou-
blesome questions at issue may pro-
woke the military, which is declared
to be not hopeful of favorable set
tlement, into making preparations fOy
evcntualitieS.
The other section, however adj
vances the opinion that the longer
the members of the Dali Eireann are
in debate the greater will be the
chance for acceptance of the I'M
perial Governments terms. These
persons affect to see a bright spot
in a prolonged session, arguing that
one day would be sufficient to end
the negotiations if the Republican
Cabinet so desired.
From all parts of the country mem
bcrs of the Parliament gathered to-
day to attend the session Of the body
upon the decision of which so mucn
is at stake. Many of them had been
released from prisons or lnternmcnt
by order of the Imperial Government
that they might lend their voices tr
the deliberations; others had been ac-
lively engaged with the Irish Repub-
lican army until the truce ended the
strife, when they returned to civil
life.
Continued on Page Seven)
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1921-08-16
Nav Name Underwood.

President Harding Is devoting .
good deal of time to the makeup OF
the American delegation which will
attend the conference on disarmament
and Far Eastern questions. While the
appointment of Secretary Of State
Hughes as Chairman Of the de!ega-
ton is the only one thus far announc-
ed. the Gazette correspondent is in
formed that Majority Leader Lodge
of the Senate is almost certain to BE-
a member of the conference. Other
names spoken of in this connection
are Senator Knox, of Pennsylvania,
and former Senators Root, of New
York and Suthcrlan of Utah. 1t is a
safe bet that Senator Oscar Under
wood. of Alabama, will be the Demo-
cratic member on the conference, al
though the offer has not as yet been
rendered to the Minority Leader Of
the Senate
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1921-08-16
TO TALK ON FAIRGROUNDS
Mrs. Susie Root Rhodes, of d. c.,
Fairgrounds. To Speak To-
morrow Night

On Wednesday night at s o'clock
at the chamber of commerce, Mrs.
Susie Root Rhodes will address
those most interested in the work
os the Fairgrounds. Mrs. Rhodes
is the superintendent of the play
grounds of the District Of Columbia
and Will BE- accompanied by her as
sistant, Miss Florence Chambers.
At 5 o'clock Mrs. Rhodes will be-
gil inspt ct.cn o. the Hllyerounds
on Queen street and South Lee
street. and will then give the or.
| ganization the advantage of her ex-
\pe,t knowledge regarding further
Splans to be developed.
On Friday of this week if the day
is clear, Miss Howard will be on
the Lee street grounds to instruct
the small children in kindergarten
work. The lesson will begin in the
afternoon It 1:3O and continue until
8 O'clock. This period is Miss How
ards recreation time, bit she is
deeply interested in the success, OF
both Fairgrounds and gladly offered
her time.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1921-08-16
Want To Stop Whiskey
FLOOD.

Detroit, Aug. 16.-Federal officers
this afternoon entered the campaign
intended to stop transportation of
beer and whiskey from Canada across
the Detroit river into the United
States. Several government agents
went to Ecorse, a Detroit suburb,
said by state officials to be the cen
ter of liquor smuggling activities,
and began an investigation.
No arrests had been made up 10
late hour today.
Roy C. Vandercrook, state commits
sioner of public safety, arrived here
from Lansing today and took charge
of the state forces combating the IL
quor flood. He conferred with other
officials here and later announced
plans for the campaign had been
agreed upon, also declining to reveal
the methods to be used.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1921-08-16
Crowder to Remain in Cuba

The United States government has
no intention of withdrawing Majo"
General Enoch Fl. Crowder from Cuba
despite the criticism from certain
Cuban newspapers that the Generals
continued presence in the island is Il
political menace. Secretary of State
Hughes has made it very plain that
General Crowder, who is the PresI-
dents personal representative in
Cuba, will remain there so long as
this government feels there IS Iced
of his services. This need is describ-
ed as particularly urgent at this time.
1t was stated at the Department to-
day that General Crowder is in Cuba
as the friend of the Cuban people;
that he has not, by word or act, Of
Tended the sensiblities Of the Cubans;
that the necessity for his staying
there is keen; that his counsel oughc
to be of great aid in restoring Cuban
financial stability; and that it IS
wrong to view his presence there az
other than that Of clear-headed,
able adviser.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1921-08-16
About Fifty Merchants To
Take Part In TOmorrOw's
Event.
BIG BARGAIN DAY
Each Dollar Day Marks An Increase
In the Number of Participating
Merchants-ReadT Today's Ads.

In the neighborhood of half a hun
dred of Alexandria's leading, progress
sive merchants will throw open their
doors at an early hour tomorrow
morning and welcome the first rush
of Dollar Day shoppers with hun
dreds of bargains that have never
before been offered for 4 sale of this
nature.
Every Dollar Day sees an increase
in the number of merchants par
ticipating in the Dollar Day sale and
this is no exception to the rule. Dol
lar Day has been increasing in popu-
larity for the past several months
and has become one Of the recognized
shopping opportunities of the entire
year.
Fully a dozen more merchants than
were identified with the last Dollar
Day are taking part in tomorrow's
sale and the greater majority OF
these are represented by advertising
in today's issue of the Gazette 4
careful perusal of the advertisements
in today's issue means hundreds of
dollars saved to the shopping public
of Alexandria and complete salts
faction in the purchase of many
necessities that cannot be bought at
other time for near the price quoted.
The following is the list of mer-
chants who have significd their in
tentions of taking part in tomorrow's
big bargain festival:
Swan Brothers, D. Bendheim ana
Sons, Inc. Bernheimer and CO.; |. II.
Harris, Roses Quality Stores; +. &.
Ayers; W. F. Smith; New York Bar
gain House; George W. Bontz, Jr.;
H. w. Wildt and Son; j. Rayman;
s. Rosenberg; J. j. Haley; Baer's,
Alex. Kaufmann; Julius Wolf; A.
Katz; Kaufman and Blumenfeld; H.
Friedlander; Mr.. c. e. Bradley; Alex
andria Studio; Abe l.. Cohen; S. f.
Dyson and Brother; NJ. w. Gaines;
Levinson Clothing Co.; Downham and
Ridgely; J. Kent White; Bradshaw $
Shoe Store; 3. Abramson; Z. r. Ell
lott: The Leader Store; Frank
Michelbach; S. Gerber; Old Dutch
Market; P. London; Sam LeVy's Shoe
Store; J. z. W. Timberman Drug
Store: r. f. Knight and Son; NJ.
Sperling; NJ. Ruben and Son; L. Gold
man.
There are perhaps others, whose
names are not known to the Gazette
who will take part In the sale and
shoppers are asked to visit the stores
where the Dollar Day cards are dis
played in the windows.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1921-08-16
S50O,0G0 For Conference

Congress will be called upon to pro-
vide at least $500,000 to defray the
expenses of >the Forthcoming disarma-
ment conference While this govern
ment does not intend to pay the bills
of the foreign delegates that will be
in attendance at the gathering, there
will be many incidental expenses
which the Washington government
will have to defray outside the per-
sonal outIays by the visiting dele
gates. Entertainments will have to b..
provided and there will be other
courtesies which will have to be eX
tended, all Of which will cost money.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1921-08-16
Police Court Notes

Cases disposed of in the police
court today follow: Leo World, col
ored. arrested by Policemen Durrer
and Magner, charged with operating
an automobile while under the in
fluence of liquor and exceeding the
speed limit. forfeited 500, collat-
eral: woman who was with him
was acquitted.
Two men arrested by Policeman
Maener. charged with violating the
speed law, forfeited collateral a
man arrested by Policeman Dlrrer,
charged with violating the speed
law. was fined So; man arrested
by Policeman Magner, charged with
having exhaust open on machine.
acquitted.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1921-08-16
To Discuss German Finance.

Berlin. Aug. 16.-Frank Var:'er--
lip. Of New York. who has arrived
bore with his family will discuss Tie
German f;narciai situation informal
~ this week with Minister of Recon-
struction Rathenau. A meeting has
benn arranged for tomorrow. The
German newspapers have erroneous
ly stated that the twp have already
net and discussed finance.
Mr.. Vanderlip is unwilling to talk
Ger publication, making no secret
of his erra.d here to learn the finan-
:;;ai situa alton.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1921-08-16
STORE BURGLARIZED
Merchandise Valued at Several Hun
dred Dollars Stolen From
Sands & Co.

The general supply store of Sands
ard Company. i1cated al the south
west corner Of Patrick and W;lFes
streets. vas burg!arized early this
corning and merchandise valucl at
sevela hundred dollars. stoleE. Tie
burglars carried eff large quantity
of SHE'S. skirts, oyeralls, .adins'
waists and hand bags, carrying cheir
plunder in the hand bags. The
robbery was discovered wnen the
store was opened for business this
l1crning, and a report of the :.ffair
was made to the police who are in
vestigatirg.
Entrance to the store was effected
BY wrench;ng the iron bars II a
window.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1921-08-16
Miss Rosa M. Cox Bride of
Mr.. Robert S. Keene.

Miss Rosa NJ. Cox, daughter OF
City Sergeant and Mrs Robert NJ.
Cox, of this city, and Mr.. Robert
S. Keene, of Silver Spring. Nd,
took place in Washington yesterday
afternoon at the parsonage Of the
Baptist Church, Rev. John E.
Briggs, officiating. The wedding
was quiet affair and the only at
tendants of the couple were the
brides sister. Miss Cecilia Cox and
her father, Robert H. Cox. Fol-
lowing the wedding, Mr.. and Mrs.
Keene departed for northern orida.
trip. Upon their return they will
reside at Silver Spring, Md.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1921-08-16
Service Co. Takes Over Erie
Railroad Shops.

Marion, Ohio, Aug. 16.-The
Railway Service Company, corno-
ration organized by local manufac-
turers, bankers and business men,
today took over operation af the
Erie Railroad shops and roundnouse
here. The service company leased
the buildings and equipment of the
railroad company and has contracted
to do all repair and other work here
tofore done by employees of the rail-
Most of the larger manufacturing
companies in Marion are represent
ed in the membership of the Marion
Employers Association, an organi-
zation of manufacturers. and all of
these are operated 'on an open
shop" basis.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1921-08-16
In Accord For Economy

President Harding and the mem
bcrs Of his Cabinet are in virtual
agreement upon the details of the
plan for the reorganization of the gov
ernment departments for the sake OF
efficiency and economy. Final an
prova! IS being held Up pending the
return to Washington of Secretary
of Agriculture Wallace and Secretary
of the Interior Fall. The plan being
worked out by Walter f. Brown tho
Presidents representative on the ro-
organization committee, calls for AN
estimated saving of at least half ,
billion dollars a year.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1921-08-16
Reductions Placed At $780,
100000 for Fiscal
Year.
FINAL VOTE SATURDAY
Corporation Tax Placed At IL 1-2 Per
Cent. Instead OF Is Per Cent As
Originally Planned.

Washington, Aug. 16.-The admin
istration tax revision bill was laid
before the house of representatives
today after the Republican member
ship of that body in conference had
changed it SO as to make repeal OF
the excess profits tax and the in
come surtaX rates in excess OF 81
per cent. effective next January l,
instead of last January ].
This change, on the basis of pre-
vious treasury estimates, would result
in the corporations and individuals
with large incomes paying to the gov
ernment in the next calendar year
something like S200,000,000 more than
they would have paid had the admin
istration plan of making the repeals
retroactive prevailed.
Total tax reductions for this fis-
cal year under the bill as revised
were estimated by some majority
members of the ways and means COM
mittee at $350,OO0,000 planned by
committee Republicans, and the total
tax yield at about $3,200,000,O0O.
As a result of the changes made
by the Republican conference, major
ity committee members further
amended the bill before its presenta-
tion in the house so as to make the
corporation income tax II 1-2 per
cent, after next January l, instead
of IS per cent. as originally plan
ned, and the manufacturers tax on
cereal beverages 6 per cent. a gallon
instead of II cents.
Under plans adopted by the party
conference the bill will be taken up
in the house at II a. m. Wednesday,
under a special rule calling for q
final vote at p. m. Saturday. Two
days will be given over to general
debate and two days to consideration
of amendments under the five min
ute rule, with amendments of commit
tee members given preference.
Democratic members of the house
plan to hold caucus tomorrow af-
ternoon to decide upon a course OF
action while the measure is under
consideration. They also are expect
ed to determine whether Democrats
on the ways and means committee
shall file a minority report. Meantime
the full committee will meet to pass
finally upon the bill, but this is eX-
pected to be mere formality.
The Republican conference lasted
several hours, with Western members
leading the fight to reject the plan
for retroactive repeal of the excess
profits and higher income surtax
rates. which was agreed upon at the
White House tax conference last
Tuesday.
These changes in the repeal dates
carried with them delay until next
January l in the proposed increase Of
5 per cent. in corporation income
taxes. No change in this figure was
made by the conference, but the COM
mittee members decided to cut it in
half, as it was contended that 5 per
cent. increase would be necessary if
the excess profits and higher sur
taxes were imposed for this taxable
year.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1921-08-16
Surgeon-General Assures
Harding Despite Denial
of State Officials.
DUE TO ONE CROP
Proper Food Scarce and Often Be-
yond Reach of Poor, He Reports.
Four Deaths In Dallas.

Washington, Aug. 16.-Surgeon
General Cumming, of the Public
Health Service, reported to Presiden1
Harding today that pellagra has in
creased and is spreading rapidly i!
the South, despite denials of Stats
officials. The spread is due, he says
to the one-crop system, essential fooC
required to prevent the development
of the disease being obtainable only
with difficulty and in some instances
beyond the reach Of the poorer work.
ing people.
The Surgeon-Generals report to the
President followed the conference OF
Southern State health officials called
here early this month at the request
of the President to investigate the
situation.
'It quickly became apparent" Gen
eral Cummings report stated, "that
the interest of the assembled health
officials centered principally about
two points; one, the basis for holding
that there existed an increased pre-
valence of pellagra; second, the use
of the word famine in describing
the causatiye conditions.
$50 far as the first point is con-
cerned all the health officers present
with the exception of the State healti,
officer of Mississippi stated that no
reliable morbidity statistics were
available for their States. In Missis-
sippi, the only State having trust
worthy statistics the incidence of the
disease in the first six months OF
the present year was about double
that in the corresponding period last
year.
"A careful review of all the facts
elected by the conference fully con-
firms, in my opinion, the position of
the Public Health Service with re-
spect to the increase of pellegra in
various parts of the South"
The word famine" General Cum
ming explained, was used by the
Public Health Service in scientific
restricted sense, referring to diet
which lacked some essential element
or elements.
"At the present time," he said, "the
food situation, looked at from the
standpoint of a physiologically conf
plete diet, is acute in number of
localities"
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1921-08-16
FALLS FROM ROOF
Frank L. Ford Is Painfully Injured
Though Not Serious

While painting under the ewes of
the building in the rear of his resi>
dence yesterday afternoon about Z
o'clock, Frank L. Ford. of 42S South
Lee street, slipped on the scaffold.
ing and fell into his yard, a distance
of some fifteen feet. He was knock-
ed unconscious and sustained a
sprained wrist, a cut back of his ear
and was severely bruised.
DR.. ". ". West rushed him to
the Alexandria Hospital where his
wounds were dressed. He was able
to return to his home last night,
where he was attended by Dr.. E.
A. German. While his injuries are
extremely painful. they are not
thought TO be of serious nature.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1921-08-16
FORTUNE TELLER
Arraigned Takes Out License Which
Cost $500

A colored palmist registered on
the blotter at police headquarters as
Madam Marie" was charged with
CO ng business without license in
this city in the police court Today.
There was no proof that the woman
had violated the law, as no one ap-
peared who could prove thar s1e
had told their fortunes.
Attorney Charles Henry Smith told
the court that the woman was will
ling to take out license if the
charge was dropped. This was sat
isfactory to the court, and she was
acquitted. The woman paid Il
ccnse tax of $500 to the commits
sioner Of revenue for the privilege
of reading palms in this city.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1921-08-16
WANTED DIVORCE FOR DOLLAR THOUGHT
IT COST SAME AS MARRIAGE LICENSE

Later he appeared in the office of
Commissioner of Revenue Callahan
and explained something about
'Vorce" and the clerk thought he
said vote for his vile and according
ly made out supplemental GER
tifice of assessment for his wife to
register an charged only fifty cents.
Later the man discovered that di-
vorces are not so easily obtained and
when last seen was endeavoring to
find lawyer to take his case.