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Evening star., 1921-05-05
DRIVEWAY LINKING
FORTS ENDORSED
Oldest Inhabitants Favor Bill
= to Connect Historic War
Sites.

The bill in Congress to authorize
survey of the old civil war forts
around Washington with view to
connecting them up with a driveway
was indorsed by the Association of
Oldest Inhabitants of the District
of Columbia at meeting in Union
Engine House last night.
This action was taken on motion of
Vice President Henry l.. Bryan. who
reminded the members of their per-
soeal interest in many of these old
dcfenses. The movement for a sur
rey is being fostered by the District
Commissioners.
The association last night received
what is believed to be the oldest
local newspaper in the archives at
the old engine house. 1t is copy of
the Centinel of Liberty, published in
Georgetown. in November. 1897. AL
though 124 years old. the paper is
remarkably well preserved and easily
read.
Reward for slave.
a farmer carried a notice in that
publication that he would pay re-
ward of So for the return of an
escaped slave. In the next column is
another advertisement offering the
same reward for a lost COW.
The paper contained a number of
notices of shipownerS who had
docked at Georgetown that day with
NE assortments of imported wines
and liquors.
The paper was given to the asso-
citation by James Davis a member.
1t was received with the thanks of
the organization.
Washington Topham presented. on
behalf of Enoch l.. White. an album
of views of the Treasury building
while it was being constructed.
On motion of Capt. George w.
Evans. the association voted to send
greetings to John Joy Edison on May
Il. his seventy-fifth birthday ami
versary.
History Of Street Railways.
ISfn C1aggert Proctor read a paper
OIL the early history of street rail-
ways in the District. dealing par
ticularly with the construction and
operation of the first horse car lines.
Following the reading of the paper
several members recounted their ex-
periences with the horse cars.
The following were elected to
membership: John G. Schlosser. 900
Rittenhouse street: Bernard Walls.
1918 East Capitol street; William H.
Schombert. 916 26th street. and
Miles NJ Shand. 1905 18th street. Mr..
Bryan, one of the vice presidents,
presided. Benjamin w. Reiss, record
ing secretary, and John B. McCar-
thy. corresponding secretary, were
present.
Evening star., 1921-05-05
WASHINGTON ATTORNEY
, IS EXONERATED IN N. Y.
Indictment Against Gibbs L. Bak-
er, Charging Defraud of Coal
Dealers, Dismissed.
Special Dispateh to The Star

Special Dispatch to The Star
NEW YORK. May 5.-The indict.
ment returned here last February
which charged Gibbs L. Baker, sen.
for member of the Washington Law
firm of Baker & Baker. with de-
frauding members of the local coal
trade. was voluntarily dismissed yes
terday by the United States govern
ment. Through United States Attor-
ney Francis G. Caffey, Charles s.
Allen. secretary of the Wholesale
Coal Trade Association of New York
of which Mr.. Baker is counsel. and
who was indicted with Mr.. Baker
likewise was exonerated.
A brief filed before Judge Learned
Hand in the United States district
court. who dismissed the indictment
showed that the testimony on which
the indictments were returned by the
February grand jury was resubmit'
ted to the April grand jury. who re.
ported that there was no reason why
Evening star., 1921-05-05
AWARD WAR MAP PRIZES.
Members of High School Team
Winners to Get Insignia.

Members of the team which won the
annual war map games of the Wash
ington High School Cadet Corps will
be awarded prizes on the Ellipse next
week. it is announced by Lieut..
Richard r. Day. L. g. NJ. G.. mill
tary instructor. The prizes consist of
distinguishing insignia which is to be
worn on the sleeve of the uniform.
Cadets who represented first regi-
ment companies on the team will be
presented with the insignia Monday
afternoon. and those who represented
the second regiment will receive theirs
Thursday afternoon. The presentation
will be made by Col. James K. Lind
sey. L. S. A.. who temporarily is de-
tailed with the cadet ganiZation
Evening star., 1921-05-05

(Auother article by Former Secre-
tary Daniels will be printed IN Inc
Star tOmOrrOw.D
Evening star., 1921-05-05

service as Secvretary OF the Navy
that a supreme need is competition.
Without competition ships ana meets
go stale in periods of long peace.
Place two admirals-the oisgest
and most ambitious men IN the
Navv-in command of the Pacihc ana
Atlantic fleets. Tell them that once
in every year they vii! come 70
gether for fight Stimulating war.
and YOU will put all the men IN pott '
fleets on their toes to WIN. me
struggle for first place will grow
to be the great national confess lar
outdistancing the interest in the an
nual foot ball games between the
ARMY and the Navy.
BY this keen competition. ana IN
no other way. will you make the
American Navy fit to fight at any
time and keep it in the pink OF con-
dition.
downright 1921. by John +. Ollie. copy
right by National Newspaper Service. copy.
right in Great Britain. Canada and throuehou'
France All rights reserved. inciuding trans
alton into foreign languages. including the
Scandinavian. Unauthorized reprinting Tor any
purpose forbidden.)
(Another article by Former Secre-
tnry Daniels will be printed In The
Evening star., 1921-05-05
REPORT DEADLY PLAGUE.

Pneumonia plague, said to be more
deadly than the better known bu-
bo1,ic plague. has broken out at
Vladiyostok, Siberia. according to
cablegram received yesterday at Red
Cross headquarters here. Although
the message gives no details. it is
stated that the epidemic is serious.
A similar outbreak Of this disease
which is a form of lobar pneumonia.
in Manchuria decade ago caused
$1,000 deaths.
Evening star., 1921-05-05

the Indictment should have been
found.
The nolle pros. motion also dis
closed that the investigation into the
Indictment was ordered by Attorney
General A. Mitchell Palmer, with
Whom Mr. Baker co-operated to end
profiteering in coal last fall and
winter
Evening star., 1921-05-05
Mnhnn Principle Not Violated.

There can be no question that 8 a
general principle the policy enuncl-
ated by Mahan is sound. viz: That the
division of a naval force weakens the
strength of the entire force. as it
enables an enemy to attack one of
the parts of the force so divided.
The result of the division Of the
English navy in the revolutionary
war and of the Russian navy in the
Russo-Japanese war illustrates this
principle is only violated when a
force is divided and so widely sepa-
rated that the two or more parts OF
the force cannot support each other.
For instance, the two Russian fleets.
one in the Baltic sea and the other
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1921-10-12
WHAT is TUBERCULOSIS?
DIR, LAwRAsoN BROWN, saranac Lake, NJ. Y.
PrepareG by the

BROWN, Saranac Lake, ~ Y.
by discovered Robert
Koch produces little modues, called
rores II widely throughout the world and attacks
when he aDaaohs u ou'0A " az" ~ s
of civilization
tberce that attack the human
while rarely affecting adults
10000 children and infants in the United
milk killed by boiling pasteurng the
:, a,,.,,, ,,., -
OF Spuu coughed
m me consumpive only often sidewalks and floors
inhalation of the fine drole of
the inhalation Of dried
The form of dust through dirty fingers OF the
the dirt OF the sus anu HOUSES" lou p ups
and he things, to the mouth
child the readily he IS infected and the more
often he mouths the dirt in play BY the Of
children
these develop the disease is es-
United tuberculosis
childhood 1t IS not safe how
that adults catch
a percentage owe the disease In their lungs
an life.
good hyglenc living,
ofo whether work. pleasure play
develops pulmonary tuberculosis
The and girl
tuberculosis until they
1t then Increases the aXees Of school,
pleasure make demands
YEAR 1t people confined often oyerwok
everyday.
the simple pleasures the avoidance Of
quickly threatened individual to
cured
patience Of body and mind education in regard to
that restore health freedom and
carrying detail
miracles thousands testify VINO
of but who have fought the good fight and won out
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1921-10-12

antitoxin, was discovered about two
years ago, according to DR.. ?. S.
Schenck, director of public welfare.
rhe prophylaxis is given in three
loses, at intervals of about a week.
Another discovery reported by the
health departments report is the
;5chick test, by which it can be ascer-
tanned if the subject is subject to or
immune from diphtheria.
inlay we ask those of the medical
profession who have not investigated
fully the value of the Schick test and
the toxin-antitoxin." the health de-
1artments ask, ito do SO and lend the
public. particularly the school chill
lren their cooperation in the control
If diphtehria."
Modern methods of treating diph-
iberia have brought the mortality
ate down in twenty years from loC
aer 100000 Of population to q pc:
100000, the health department re-
ports.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1921-10-12
The destinies of Alexan-
drias are intimately inter
woven with those of it's sub
urbs to the north.
COLUMBUS DAY

Today is Columbus Day.
Four hundred and twenty
nine years ago Christopher
Columbus discovered a new
world! A little reflection to-
day, directed to one Of the
worlds great heroes, cannot
fail to be beneficial. The
man who overcanle all OBJ
stacles; who persuaded the
monarchs of a mighty nation
to do his bidding; who, foot
sore, hungry, sneered at and
reviled, finally crossed the
trackless ocean for the first
time in history, and render
ed possible the building Of
the greatest nation Of mod
ern times-this man, we say,
is worthy of a tribute from
every American on to-day's
anniversary.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1921-10-12
THE CHILDREN'S GIFT

In the little Frence town of Frense,
near which lies the beautiful Amerl-
can Cemetery Of Romagne with its
white crosses marking the final rest
ing place of thousands of heroes OF
The Word War, the girls and boys of
The Junior American Red Cross have
established children's library. II
was on the 3Oth of last May-Ameri-
:a's Memorial Day-that the Fresno
library was formally opened. The eX-
crcises began with an out-of-door:
service. Little girls in white dresses
with long wells, with white wreath&
scattered roses along the path and
it was over this carpet, when vespers
were finished, that the children
marched to the library. They Hut
cred in their white gowns from the
,helves back to the table like so many
white apple-bloSsom petals blown a
long by merry spring wind. The
room was filled with sunlight drift
ing through the window curtains. 1t
IS a room with cardboard walls and
over the rack filled with many colorcd
4. B. C. books, the children saw at
once the huge poster of three Amcrl-
can Sailor Boys on the back of a
gaudy, decorative elephant, seeing
The world.
The furniture, sent by the High
School of Maldin, Mass, was admired
and appreciated and the childre
were greatly pleased when told how
the American High School boys work
ed after school hours to polish and
complete the furniture. The tables
were soon covered with scattered
books chosen by the 81 excited young
STEERS enrolled on the first day. They
pushed and crowded around the IL
brarian's desk, each reading the vow;
TO take care of the books and hardly
able TO finish before another one
started
"May we really choose the books ?
Are we to take them home?," they
asked. They were in constant iiut-
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1921-10-12
Dyes and Defense
(From Phila. Public Ledger

Enemies of the move to give spe-
cial and extraordinary protection to
the dye industry are waglng bitter
battle on the grounds that such pro-
lection will place American consum-
ers at the mercy of American plants.
There is something N the argument
but has the country so quickly for
gotten the lesson of the war IN the
matter OF dyes and chemicals.
America relied entirely upon Ger
man dyestuffS before 1914. The Ger
man plants had slain calmly all at
tempts at creating an American dye
industry. They had seriously handi-
capped the American chemical IN
dustry also.
Recall! l9l5-1G-17 drug and chemi-
cal prices. Carboiic acid rose TO I'M
heard of figures. Coal-tar products
IN general scared to the ceiling az,
stayed there. Dyes Immediately rose
in prices and refused to come down.
Dyes were boarded; hidden IN deposit
vaults.
Why? Because we had a few chemi-
cal works Of Importance and no dye
making plants. We found it necessary
10 start from the foundations. Men
had to be trained. processes improvis-
ed and ten years of research ana eE-
perimentation done in two.
Germany's chemical and dye plant
were the most powerful OF al! tn
German arms for war. IN the enc
they counted for more than Austria.s
Skodas or the krupps. OF Essen. Mod
ern war is battle of chemicals and
explosives, gases and formulate.
The world is talking disarmament
but it has not disarmed. A nation
without it's own dye and chemical
resources is a helpless agGlomera-
ton of humanity in case of trouble
8lockadcs can render it helpless, To-
It takes time to create such industries
after an emergency comes. :,
Unless we want the rejuvenatcd
German firms to walk calmly in and
take over the business they had prior
70 1914. the business that Americans
have now taken over. there must be
very high tariff or an EMBARGO.
doesn't matter greatly which, but one
or the other is necessary.
The Germans want that business
back. They arc prepared to, as OF o!d
cut rates and cut them again to &c;
Z. Do we want to drift back into tnr
same helpless shape we were IN l9l4-
| 1917?
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1921-10-12

ter as the Junior Red Cross lady at
The desk tried calmly TO put them on
paper as numbers and statistics IN
stead of children overwhelmed By the
surprises Of the day.
The French children in the wal
zone lost the habit OF study and con-
,entration during the tour years
when there were no schools for them.
and their lives have been SO full OF
dramatic excitement that they cannot
grasp the meaning of a closely writ
ten page. Their books must have
pictures, and strong personal ap-
Deal. But more and more the Junior
Red Cross library at Fresno is com
ing into use and recently additional
tables have had to be put in to ac-
comodata the numerous readers.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1921-10-12
THEODORE HARRIS, Editor

Entered at .hc Posfofiice al Alc';undr'o'
Virginia, as second class ndifer
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1921-10-12
ACCOTtNK NOTES

Among the number of our young
people attending college this year
are: Miss Christine Cox at George
School, Pa, Horace Buchanan, Uni
versitv of Maryland, and ". James
Berry, University of Iowa.
Mr.. and Mrs. ]. II. p. Mason. L.,
have returned from their wedding
rim spent at Asheville, n. c., ana
are now living on the Cation farm,
recently purchased by the groom.
Mr.. J. j Barach has moved his
family TO his former home in Cherry
Dale, Va.
Allen Tyler and his grandfather,
Mr.. George R. Fairfax, have re,
turned from an enjoyable motor trip
to LoudOun county.
A. J. Payre has returned to his
home after having a successful OPP
Grafton performed at Georgetown.
William Dove, ST., is confined to
his bed with rheumatism.
Miss COME Adams has returned to
her home in Del Ray. after a two
weeks visit at the c. ". Tyler
home.
Mr.. and Mrs. Trauger, Mr.. anG
Mrs. Leroy Schock and small son, OF
Philadelphia, Pa, were week end Wis
itors at the II. ". Walker home, en-
route to Florida, where they Will
spend the winter.
Mrs. William Dove. ST., Mrs,
James France, Mrs. James Baggett
and M. and Mrs. William Dove, il,
motored to Richmond where they
spent three days at the State Fair.
Miss B. S. Buchanan has been Ell
gagged as the teacher for the new
school near Mt. Vernon.
Miss Gertrude Troth is visiting
her parents, Mr.. and Mrs. :. ".
Troth, after having completed her
studies in Philadelphia.
Mrs. C..P. Haincs is in Yonltcrs,
n. Y, for a two weeks visit
Major Quick, wife and mother, OF
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1921-10-12

Buffalo, n. Y, who are visiting in
Falls Church, were callers in the vii
lage Thursday
Rev. Seay preached very inter>
esting sermon Sunday P. NJ, at the
NJ. L. Church.
Mrs W. p. Bayliss has resigned
her position in Camp Humphreys.
A large concourse Of sorrowing
friends and relatives gathered at the
NJ. Z. Church Monday at 2 p. NJ, to
attend the funeral of Mr.. Charles
Shepherd, who was drowned here
Saturday, Rev. Mellichampe conduct
cd the services.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1921-10-12
NOTICE

Annual meeting of stockholders of
The Washington Safe Deposit Com
rany, Inc, will be held at the office
Of the company, III South Fairfax
street, Alexandria, Virginia, on Tues
lay. November l, 1921, at II o'c!ocl;
noon, for the purpose of electing a
Board of Directors for the ensuing
year. and for the transaction of such
other business rs may properly come
before said meeting.
Ersiiine Gordan, Secretary.
243- l wk for 3 wks.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1921-10-12

The world is a comedy
to those who think, a
tragedy to those who
feel.
Horace Walpole.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1921-10-12
NEW PROPHlLAxlS
FOR DlPTHER!A

The use Of diphtheria prophy-
laxis which immunizes probably for
life, has been noted by the depart
ment of public health in its report
for the month of August. The ne"
Drophylaxis, which-is known as toxin
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1921-10-12
NOTICE

The regular meeting of Canton
Alexandria, No. l, will be held tomor
row night Thursday, October u,
at 1880 p. n. Business Of Importance
2431c BY order Of c. R. Gaines
Captain.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1921-10-12
OUR SUBURBAN NEIGHBORS

llC IL S1AA1c
Citizens Association is evil
IDENTIFY wide awake to the
needs Of the municipality
whose name it bears. Its
regular monthly meetings
are as full Of meat as q
cocoanut, and the live wires
in attendance charged with
a high voltage. At its last
meeting, held on the third
inst, various matters were
taken up, notably the I'M
provement Of the Alexan-
dria Pike from the Highway
Bridge to Virginia High
lands. 1t seems that certain
money appropriated for re
surfacing that portion Of the
road, at present a cobble-
stone stretch Of about a mile,
had been diverted to high
ways adjacent to the city OF
Richmond. From the ami
mated debate and the action
taken, we are willing to
wager that something will
happen and happen soon!-
The "all night parking
parties" which are a burn
ing disgrace to the entire
motoring public, and which
affect Alexandria, were dis
cussed, and measures advo-
Gated for their adjustment
The Gypsy camping car
avans were likewise taken
up, with a view to prevent
ing their recurrence another
year. Additional schools
were also under considera-
ton, and the Citizens Asso-
citation are evidently alive to
that most important sub
JET.
The most interesting
feature of the meeting, per
haps, was the discussion OF
the possible encroachment
of a certain brick company
on property contiguous to
the residential portion OF
Virginia Highlands and ALL
rora Hills, two of AleXan-
dria's most esteemed neigh
bors. This Company, it was
claimed, purposes to eXca-
vate clay from a certain ten
acre tract, paralleling the
railroad track from Addi-
son Station to Virginia
Highlands Station. T h c
statement was made that
this would result in insight
~ and mosquito-infected
holes that would greatly les
sen the value Of the adjacent
real estate, and affect the
health Of the community IN
general. A temporary in
junction has already been
granted by the Court, rest
raining the Brick Company
from crossing the road by
tramway. If this Injunction
is not perpetuated, it is the
purpose of the Citizens AS
ISOLATION to fight the case to
the highest court.
The Gazette tenders its
sympathy and best wishes tc
the citizens of the towns IN
terested. It's columns will
always be open to them on
this, as we'll as ali other mat,
ters pertaining to their vel
fare.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1921-10-12

An honest landlord advertiscs,
Moderate Apartment at Modern
Rent. Arkansas Gazette.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-07-07
Deputy Sheriffs
Present Handsome Couch
To Sheriff f. ID. HARDWOOD

While it has always been an open
secret that Sheriff Harwood of Ken
nebcC county is exceptionally popular
with all officers who cooperate with
him in the preservation of good order
and in the enforcement Of the laws,
the fact was made moro evident on
Friday of last week when the deputy
sheriffs remembered their chief by
presenting him and his family With
a very handsome CretOnne upholstered
mahogany couch. The presentation
was made in a very unique manne".
They waited until the sheriff was
away on business and the piece Of
furniture was slid into the home AT
the county Jail with the simple tag
on il. bearing the information of the
donors and with the announcement
that the act was prompted by l. ei"
appreciation of the kindly anil genial
disposition of Sheriff HARDWOOD and as
a token Of the high esteem in which
he is held by his under officers.
To say that Sheriff Harwood was
pleased would be putting it mildly
Although he is very modest appear
ing man, the expression on his CoEn-
tenance as he proudly exhibited his
present to d Journal reporet be
trayed his inner feelings.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-07-07
WASHINGTON

The Washington High school held
its graduating exercises at the Eve
ming Star Grange hall Thursday aft
crnoon. The hall was more than full
and the exercises were splendid The
invocation was by Missionary Will
lard j.. Overlook. and the music was
by Charles f.. Oyerlock's orchestra
The graduates were Minnie Cramer,
Frances HOwes. Beulah Overlook
and Alonzo Farrar Beuiah Overlook
took for the subject Of her essay.
Names System of Education; !"
class history, prophecy and preSenta-
ton of gifts. Minnie Cramer; address
to undergraduates by Alonzo Farrar:
valedictory Frances HoweS All the
parts were we'll taken and exception
ally we'll rendered. rejecting much
credit upon the pupils and teachers.
The address was given by Judge
Frank i. Miller of Rockla nd It is
needless to say it was most excel
lent address for Judge Miller is too
well known here and throughout this
part Of the State to need any fiatter-
ing words. and the class of 1921 sure
lY made q splendid choice when they
selected Judge Miller to bring them
words OF encouragement and advice.
He has not only been a teacher OF
enviable reputation but has always
been Interested in the education and
advancement of the youth of our state
and i'll any and all enterprises for
the upbuilding of the morals and
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-07-07
ALBION

Norton Weber of Millinocket has
been visiting Charlie Ross.
The funeral services of Mrs. Anne
F'arris were held Sunday.
Mrs. Freeman, who has been the
guest of her daughter, Mrs j.. q.
Wing. has returned to her home in
Waterville
Mr.. and Mrs. Isaac Whitaker Of
California are visiting relatives in
town.
Mr. and Mrs. Will Copeland are
receiving congratulations on the birth
of a son. born June % at Crescent
Beach.
Sadie Blake has been visiting
friends in Waterville for few days.
Mr.. and Mrs Nixon. who have re-
Gently sold their farm. have moved to
California.
Ella Fuller Of Waterville has been
the guest of her sister. Mrs. ]. c.
Gould for a few days
Mrs. Eugene Rackliffe and Mrs
Charles Coffin and son Lawrence, who
have been visiting relatives in Lisbon
Falls, have returned home.
Mr.. and Mrs. Nelson Wentworth and
children of WaterviIle were the guests