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Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1921-08-21

sylvania. North Carolina. Norfolk.
Newport News. Richmond. Peters
burg aud Fredericksburg.
Parties have mntorcd to Shcnan.
donh Grottoes. Lexington and Natural
Bridge. Tennis and mountain climb
Ing are daily sports.
fun dress hall was given Thurs
day evening. August IL. besides tho
house guests. many were present
from Wayncsboro, Alton. Crozet and
charlottesville.
MIR. and Mrs. Arthur Ford. of Nor
folk. entertained at II most enjoyable
Watermelon feast the following Fri
day evening.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1921-08-21

Large Finch Hickory
Porch Swing. Ideal for the
porch the year around. Suit
to withstand the weather.
Only 6 10 close out Mt this big
reduction.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1921-08-21
z s: G. I'll, :: S
DONE Hide Them With 81 Veil; Re
move Them " it'll oihinr-DOu-
bic SI:cnEil.

This preparation for the removal OF
frccilcs is usually SO successful in
rcmoNing frcchlcs ana giving clcar.
beautiful complexion that it is sold
under guarantee 10 refund the money
If 1t fails
Don't hide your fr"cklcs under a
veil; rct am ounce OF othino and re-
move Thorn. Even the first fc,V ap-
plcations should show a wonderful
Improvement some of the lighter
irccIl"s vanishing entirely.
Il" sur" 1" ask the drugEis, for The
double strength Othiuc; i, is this that
is sold on the moncy-hack guarau-
Advertisements.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1921-08-21

Oh Louisa. gave dance in tho Town
iiaii. on Tuesday night. There were
many visitors from Orange. Gordons-
''iie' fredericksburg. andtother near
by towns.
mere were number of henuti-
-, ,hments the last w,S,k in
I'Nas' who has been VISITING, h.t.
SISTER. Mrs a. r. Gordon. of this
place. On the afternoon before Mrs
Mci'ohaid's departure. the last OF
th'S'. Il melon party, was given by
, MIS- 'narics D"nally. on the lawn or
"'"u,,ini home, InIlcsidc.
inston is visiting her cousin Mis-
William e. Bibb.
Mr. and Mrs. Paul Goodloc McIn-
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1921-08-21
GREENWOOD

GREENWOOD. VA. Aug. 90
Greenwood House Is living UP Ia it's
reputation OF former years for gaicty
ana pleasure. The house Is filled to
OVERLOOKING with guests from Penn
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1921-08-21

and daughter. Miss Mildred Thomp-
son. OF Norfolk. are spending some
TIME with Mrs. and Mr.. ii. q. Dick
insDn.
Edward and Robert Gwathmey.. or
richmond. spent Sunday and Monday
in Louisa. en- route to ,,harIottcsviIlr
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-09-22
GERMANS KILLED
 WHEN CHEMICAL Z
 PLANT HOWee~0P
Entire Town Wv ,ked B. Explosion In Hun VilIao s Believe Fifteen HyssS
 dred Killed Sss0
By Associated Press

Mayence. Germany, September 2l. A great explosion today at the chemical plant of the Badische Anil linfabrik company at Oppau, on the Rhine, wrecked the town and spread death and destruction on every hand. The number killed Is variously esti- mated at from l 900 to 1,500, and the injured close to 1000. One report says that 5000 men were on the spot at the moment of the explosion and it is believed that about half of these were killed.
 The town of Oppau is a scene of desolation. more than a third of the houses having been completely de- stroyed, while the roofs of the others were swept off as if by a whirlwind Here also many were killed or in- jured.
 The explosion is attributed by some to excess pressure in two adjoining sasometers, the whole of this part of the works being literally pulver- ized Where the gasometers stood is now a funnel shaped hole 130 yards wide and 45 yards deep, while twisted girders and debris of every description lie scattered about. For a distance of several hundred yards rot wall is left standing.
 The directorate of the company is quoted as saying that the explosion occurred in a storehouse containing 4.000 tons of nitrous sulphate, which had previously been examined and was said to be free from danger of explosion.
 All the workmen's dwellings in the vicinity were razed. At Mannheim. on the opposite side of the river, 35 persons were seriously injured and 200 or more slightly injured. Lud- wigschafen reports say that three workmen's trains were buried under the wreckage and many children on their way to school in that town were injured
 Heartrending scenes were wit messed on all sides. At the little cemetery on the outskirts of Oppau there are already more than 200 bodies laid out on the grass. Nu- merous tombstones were lifted and hurled in various directions by the force of the explosion. There was not door or window left intact for a radius of three miles.
 French medical units are aiding in the rescue work. Assistance also has been, rushed from all the neigh boring towns, and all public and pri- Vate motor cars and vehicles were requisitioned. The roads leading to Oppau were crowded with people making their way to the scene of the disaster.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-09-22
:. ss.tV|L STILL IS
 ACTWE-CROP CUT
Weather Conditions Also Re- duce Staple-Picking and
 Ginning Progresses
By Associated Press

Washington, September 21.-With weevil still active and damaging in many localities and dry weather pre- vaiiing, cotton in general, showed no improvement and further deteriora- tion was reported in many sections of the belt during the week just closed said the national weather and crop bulletin issued today Weevil were reported in North Carolina as far north as Mecklenburg, Cumberland and Jones counties.
 Bolls were opening rapidly and prematurely in much of the belt espe- cialiy in the eastern sections, with "very little indication of top crop the bulletin said. Picking and gin ming, under favorable weather condi- tions, progressed rapidly, South Caro- lima reporting the work practically finished A large portion of the crop has also been gathered in Geo gia- -and southern Alabama.
 Cotton was flair to good in north ern and western Oklahoma, but poor to failure" in the south central and southeastern sections of the state. It was generally very poor to poor in Texas, although above the average in some sections" The crop in Arkan- sas ranged from 'very poor to poor in the south" to "poor or fair in the north.
 Lack of moisture unfavorably af- fected late corn in the gulf and lower Atlantic states, according to the bulletin. Early corn. however, made good progress. harvesting being nearly completed.
 Rice harvest continued favorably in the lowe Mississippi valley and the crop was reported ripening in Arkansas.
 Sugar cane also showed good growth in the lower Mississippi val ley but was in need of cooler weather to start ripening.
 Citrus fruits, the bulletin said, "have dropped rather badly in Flor ida, "but the crop, on the whole, co r. tinues in good condition
 Sweet potatoes and truck crops generally were in need of rain in the southeastern states.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-09-22
Euery Word of
 Report Correct,
 Says Affidauii
Bx FRED H. GoRMLEy
Montgomery Bureau, The Are Herald.
 22l-2 First National Bank Building


 221-2 First National Bank Building
 Montgomery, September 21.-Eyery word of the stenographic report of the second triao of Sergt. Robert J. Lancaster on charge of being a member of the mob which killed Will Baird, union miner, in Walker county is correct, according to an affidavit received today by Marion Rushton, who gathered evidence against Judge Horace c. Wilkinson and which brought about the removal of Judge Wilkinson as national com mitteeman from Alabama of the American Legion.
 The report of the subcommittee to the executive committee quoted from stenographic report prepared by John w. Lambert, member of the Birmingham Court Reporting com pany. MT. Lambert asserted that his report was correct. Judge Will -kinson was quoted by this report as denying that he had anything to do with the preparation of certain arti- cles for the Marion County News. prior to the calling of the Lancaster case.
 Another Birmingham court report ing company, in an affidavit claimed to be the official court reporter an1 denied that copy of the report had ever been submitted to the American Legion. Judge Wilkinson was re- moved from the legion office because of his admission that he assisted In the preparation of certain articles which. the executive committee con- tended, were intended to prejudice the people of Marion county against Lancaster and eight other guards men charged with eomplicity in the lynching.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-09-22
TALLAPOOSA CONTEST
Dozen Citizens Would Like to Be
 come Judge

Montgomery September 21,-'-pe cial.)-An interesting contest Tor probate judge of Tallapoosa counsy reached the executive department Wednesday. w. G. Carlton, probate i,,dre for one term, died last 1un- day after a long illness, and a dozen or more citizens of Tailapoosa county would like to succeed nm.
 Among those who have filed appii- cations and who presented thsir claims to w A. Darden, private fec- retary, in the absence of Cove nor Kilby Wednesday, were J. w. Pittman. warden of Camp kilby, ana a citizen of Tallapoosa; Percy plNer. attorney: pr. Ferguson. chairman of tine democratic executive committee, and E. A. Cooley.
 It Is not probable that an appo'lt- ment be made until late in the week.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-09-22
More Work, Less
 Play, Harrison's
 Word to President
By Associated Press

Washington. September 21.-The American people want more work and less play" Senator Harrison, democrat, Mississippi, declared today In the Senate. in describing Presi- dent Harding's recent trip to New crk state on the presidential yacht Mayflower. The trip was taken. he said, while millions of Americans were hanging their heads in shame because men who helped win the war were being. offeredton the auc- tion block in Boston.
 What the American people want.,' the Mississippi senator said, "are more results and fewer recommends tions; more meal tickets and fewer bread hnes' more prosperity and fewer poorhousess'
 Declaring that there were nearly 6.000.000 persons out of endowment in the United States, Senator Har- rison charged that the republicans had failed to keep their campaign pledges of increased prosperity in the country.
 Describing recent scenes on Boston Common, when men stripped to the waist were knocked down to those bidding highest for their service, the speaker said that while this was go- ing on the President had asked the Senate to defeat the soldier adjusted compensation bill.
 "Oh, yes, you promised adjusted compensation to the soldiers,'' Sena- tor Harrison said to the republican 1 senators, and you gave them the N,auction block.
 Y Senator Harrison also attacked President Harding flor claiming the disarmament conference as a repub- lican achievement"
 Tt was forced upon him against his will,' Senator Harrison declared charging that the administration ac- cepted the Borah amendment to the naval appropriation bill only when it was assured of adoption Senator Harrison deplored politics in connec. tion with the conference. and saie there would be no democratic criti. cism during the conference. He ex. pressed wishes for it's success, anc derlored Secretary Hughes cog, nomen of "a conference for limita- ton of armament" instead of thu original and popular term of disarm. ament conference.
 The new peace treaties also were attacked by Senator Harrison. who said "they were an absolute be- trayal of everything the soldier boys fought for and an abandonment ol the allies.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-09-22
CYST OF THE NEWS
GENERAL.

 More work, less play. Harrison's word to President. six caught In net for Memphis booze conspiracy. Vatican appeals for aId for boIshe- wiki.
 ku KIux capture editor, warn law breakers desist.
 STATE. Auburn to have beef cattle at three county fairs. Sipsey wins game from Fort Payne. One hundred conversions at Hunts vile revival. HefIin to speak at AnnIston. Selma bridge contract awarded.
 LOCAL. Disabled ex-service men may quai- fly to vote. Architects make estimates for larger auditorium. Cannot vote by payisE poll tax October 1, says Stiles. Walker defends federal reserve system.
 Lsui. Pinits one of first |" eontrih- ute el,0O0.
 New-born babe found in mail box.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-09-22
TIME EXTENSION FOR ROADS ASKED Public Service Commission to Take Up Petition on
 October 3,
By FRED H. GORMLEY Montgomery Bureau, Tho Age-HeraId, 22l-2 First National Bank Buildin

Montgomery, September 21-(Spe- cial. l.)-The perennial battle regard ing freight rates in Alabama seems to be passing through a readjustment of forces since the public service commission announced that it would the railroads for further extension of time for the operation of the 25 per cent increase In freight rates granted by. the director general of railroads.
 It became known today that the traffic bureaus of Birmingham, Montgomery and Dothan have re- auested the public service commits sion to grant an extension of time, but nothing has been received re- garding the attitude of the traffic bureau of Mobile and Selma.
 The public service commission, in addition to announcing that the peti- ton for the extension of time would be heard. has cited the railroads to appear here October and show why reasonable rates should not be es- 9AuoAisiNo Oii WI vain cPCSihSN NOiA mcdities, including cotton, cotton goods, coal and coke, consigned to the general public. This was done so an order could be issued making greater reduction than 25 per cent if a majority of the commission were convinced that the elimination of the director generals 25 per cent in- crease wasanot sufficient.
 This citation was issued following conferences with mempers of the American Cotton association and other persons who insisted that the rates were too high and that traffic was suffering because of the rates. o. L. Bum, secretary of the Birmingham Chamber of Com merce, requested the commission to grant an extension of from three to six months for the operation of the 25 per cent increase, but the commis- Sion replied that it not only pro posed to go into hearing to find out whether or not the increase was nec- essary any longer, but it proposed also to establish, independently oi
 this hearing, whether or not the rates on the specified products in the other citation were justified.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-09-22
STEEL INCREASE GROWS STRONG ER
 SAYS IRON ldE
Buying and Shipping 7Gtas Keeps Up In Larger Vol ume-Larger Producers
 on 70 Per Cent Basis

Cleveland, O., September 2i.-(Spe- cial )---Iron Trade Review today says hope of definite turn for better in crease in steel Is growing stronger as each week continues to furnish additional evidence of well liquid- ated situation and gradual return of confidence.
 New buying and shipments in total keep up in larger volumes, but there Is no uniformity In improvement and conditions ranging from weakness 10 moderate strength depending upcD particular product best showing in lighter lines such as sheets and wire. Mahoning Valley sheet mills this week have increased operations front 5t to TO per cent which is best rec ord since January
 Largest producers of sheets also are on 70 per cent basis this week.s Wire mills are now working against heavy tonnage of orders jointly col lected. Tin plate has developed heavier demand than expected from food packers and oil interests. Outstanding price developments this week have further added to un- settled condition of the market.
 While indepent sheet mills were announcing an adVance or 70 per toh tube mills, the National Tube con . pany were reducing prices In tnis line ss to s14 per ton.
 Prior to reduction some round ton nages of tin pipe were booked by certain mills at concession or 70 per ton from price, then effective. Simi- larly, it is understood liberal conces- sions were made by some wire makers before recent advance of sS to s3 per ton was advanced.
 Iron Trade Revie shows composite average of l4 iron and steel products compared with S35.?8 one week and s35.37 two weeks ago. In september 1913 similar average was s25o5
 Structural awards have been heavi- est in total period, total about 26,ooo tons Little has developed in rati- read bidding past week.
 Pig iron buyers are coming into the market on larger scales'in in prac- tically all districts.
 New England reports inquiry for h. 900 tons including 10000 tons for radiator interest. Higher wages have been granted in Connellsville region. Stiffened coke market 25 to 50 cents. cents.
 Export of iron trade steel in August exclusive of scrap and one of two minors lines were 73,7sS tons smallest of any month in IF years However. it is believed September will show a turn in the situation. American producers have met re- duced price of s5S.35 seaboard on ferromanganese put out by British makers.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-09-22
WAR RENEWED OVER ANTI-BEER BILL AS
 CONGRESS GATHERS
Attack Made on President, Who Sends Peace Treaty. Many Members Fail to An SWer Roll Call
By Associated Press

Washington, September H.-Re- ceipt by the Senate of the tax revis- ion bill from the finance committee and of the peace treaties with Ger many, Austria and Hungary from President Harding marked the reas- sembling today of Congress after it's recess.
 Only brief sessions were held. the Senate, after reopening of warfare over the anti beer bill and a demo cratic attack on President Harding and administrative policies, adjourn ing until tomorrow and the House, under it's agreement to transact no important business until October 4, adjourning until Saturday after d perfunctory meeting. Three day re- cesses of the House will continue un- til next month.
 Many members of both parties failed to appear today. Only 54 of the 96 senators answered the roll call and but two score House mem bers heard the gavel. Republican leaders expressed frank disappoint- ment on the small attendance In the Senate the peace treaties were referred to the foreign relations com mittee, which will begin their consid- eration tomorrow. Little time would be required by the committee for their consideration. Senator Lodge said, adding that Secretary Hughes and other state department officials who already have explained the treaties to the committee would not be recalled. Night sessions Of the Senate, republican leaders said, were being considered to exped-are ratification.
 Treaty in Open Sessions
 Senate debate of the treaties, Sena- tor Lodge, announced, would be in open session. It had been stated previously by republican leaders that the debate would be in executive ses- sion and no reason for the change to public sessions was given. Closed sessions have been opposed by Sena- tor Borah, republican, Idaho, and others.
 Senator Lodge, Senator Sterling, republican, South Dakota, in charge of the anti beer bill and other re- publican leaders conferred today with the President regarding the Senate programme which is admittedly con gested.
 The immediate programme. which was announced was to expedite the tax bill and the peace treaties. De- pate on the former probably will be gin Monday with the anti-beer bill 1lght to continue at available oppor- tunlties The treaties also it was said, would be "sandwiched in" when ever possible
 The railroad debt funding bill is expected to follow the tax measure while the technical unfinished bus mess of the Senate is the Borah bill to restore free tolls to American coastwise vessels using the Panama canal. This is fixed for vote Octo Der 10, with the tax measure being given place in the meantime.
 Chairman Penrose of the finance committee, announced today that fur lher hearings on the tariff revision bill would begin soon, with the com mittee working toward it's comple- tion While the Senate is engaged on the tax and other measures.
 Numerous bills and resolutions were introduced today and a large crowd in the galleries of both Senate ing.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-09-22
ALDRICH TO GET
 REVENUE JOB FOR
 ALABAMA DISTRICT
Name to Go Before Senate
 Within Next Few Days.
 Had Been Bitterly Opposed
By HUGH W. ROBERTS Washington Bureau, The Age-Heri
 800 Dnvfdsou Rul


 800 Davidson Buildin Washington, Sept. 21.-The nomination of T. 1T. Aidrich of Birmingha to he collector of internal revenue for Alabama Is expected to reach the Senate to- morrow or very soon thereafter. For unless the President under goes an eleventh hour change of mind. Hr. Aidrich will be ap- pointed.
 It is learned that the President has prepared the nomination and sent it to Andrew W. Mellon, Secretary of the Treasury for his approval. It is known that Mir. Mellon has held that Mir. Aid- rich was to he preferred over other Alabama candidates.
 If MT. Idrich is named, 1t will constitute the sevcrest possible reversal for the referees in Ala abama. Pope M. Long and 0. ID. Street of CordOva and Guptcrs- vile respectively. In the begin- ming, these referees could not agree on candidate. Their final agreement on E. D. Snead of Boaz, n relative of Street. did not deeply impress officiai WashiDgtou, 1t Is said. Hh4 referees not only failed to tn- dOrse Aldrich, but actively or~ posed him 1t is understood.
 Mir. Aldfich has the indersc- ment of many prominent bus iasess men of Birmingham and of Jiiaxr E. Fl. Garys chairman of SAF board of directors of the UtsiseE states Steel corporation. In aa- dition William II. Taft, foraaer President and now chief ju lee Of the supreme court. and 0thes distinguished men have spt sTn in his behalf to\ the appoir sfse power. ,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-09-22
RAlNEY IN GADSDEN
Congressman and Family Drive
 Through From Washington

Gadsden. September 21.- -(Special1 Congressman Rainey and family arr rived in Gadsden late last night after a week spent on the road en route from Washington in his ,ar. Congressman Rainey stated today that he had no trouble until he reached Greenville. s. G., where his car developed engine trouble and he lost some time. Arriving at Home yesterday. it took five and haif hours to drive from Rome to Gads- den on account of the bad roads. Cor sressman Rainey does not intend to return to Washington until after the holidays unless his services are needed there on important matters He will at once open up law of- fices here for the practice of law, which he will resume when his pres- e1t term expires.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-09-22
LLOYD GEORGE MAY ASK CABINET TO HELP
 ANSWER DEVALERA
Rx Associated Press

London, September 21.-Prime Min ister Lloyd George e'sreply to the latest telegram of Ramon DeValera is not likely to be made before next week The ministerial conference in Gar loch today considered the tenor or DeValera's telegram so doubtful as to make it advisable to submit the telegram to the special cabinet com mittee appointed to deal with Irish affairs before a reply is made.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-09-22
JURY LEGAL TO TRY
 MEN FOR FORD PAY
 ROLL KILLING ROBBERY
By Associated Press
,. Tenn. Septem Der

MemphIs. Tenn, September 2l.- Selection of a jury to try Thomas T. Harriss, Edwin Von Steinkirsh and Carl and Orville Jones, charged with murder in connection with the killing of Polk A. Carraway, a policeman, and H. L. Gamble. special agent. in the holdup and attempted robbery of the Ford Motor company pay roll car of August 10. was begun today in the criminal court here. Testimony was taken to show that the grand jury which indicted the four men had been properly drawn, and fol- lowing it the court overruled the plea of defense attorneys for the quashing of the indictments, on the ground of alleged Irregularities in the selection of the venire.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-09-22
INCONSISTENCIES MANY,
 PRICE CUT---DRY LAW
 BEING PUT IN FORCE
By Associated Press

Danville, Va, September zI.-IHe economic law of supply and demand has accomplished what that spoh- sored by MT. volstead failed to do, according to reports from the mn sections of Carroll and Patrick coun- ties. With the price of "moonshlne
 down to s6 per gallon, as compared with sl5 a few months ago. many operators have put aside their stiils and have taken new interest in the crops of bright leaf and sorghum.