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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1921-02-21
MISS HOBBS.
SHE'S IN TOWN. WHO?
DON'T FUSS WITH
MUSTARD PLASTERS!.
Musterole Works Without the
Rlister-Easier, Quicker

There's TO scTse II mixing a%Tac-i
of mustard, flour ard water when oH
can easily relieve pain, soreness CT st:;.-
nesswith a little Clean, white -~us,cro!e:
Mustcrolc is made OF pure oil CT
mustard ard ot:,cr h2lpfu! ingredients,
combined in the form CT the prcsent:
white ointment. It takes the PLACE :!
mustard plasscrs, and "'i:l not blister;
Musterole usually gives p-oTptralie
from sore throat, bronchitis, tonsil!tIs,
Group, stiff neck, asthma, neuralgia,
headache, congestion, pleurisy:, ri'euma.
tisln, lumbago, pains and aches OF the
back or joints, sprGias, sore muscles,
bruises, chilblains, frosted feet colds o.
the chest Git often prevents pnermonlas
35c and 65c jars: hospital size $50
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1921-02-21

l.. ia ppearng by az aiiray@t filed
IN II: cause that the dcfcndail" Marie
:: & ni.giiil * noE-reSiienc OF this
S.s:c: Il IS Ordered. That sad de-
renlan. appear here wi;h.D ten lays
.:::t..r dae publication ca this order,
and DO whit. is necessalY y, pfotect
lie: ;n:ereS5 in ibis SIT.
Charles Henry Smith, p. Q. - - =
az Ccn" Test&s -, - Els is::ss -
NEWELL. S. GREENAWAi,
2S-4wp Clerk.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1921-02-21

The meeting tonight at the audi
torium of the Chamber Of Com
merce, at 8 o'clock, in the Wash
ington Virginia Railway fight,
should bring out every irhabitany
Of this city. All citizens are in
vited and the Committee urge, as
an imperative duty, that all the
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1921-02-21

iOHtOiISH iauleo w Lac
city will sell
cherries on the streets to
whomever viii buy. A COM
mittee of AleXandria's
charming women will like
wise go to Mt. Vernon.
where the pilgrims to the ma
lions shrine will also be be-
sought to buy. This pleas
ant custom had its origin
some years ago with the in
g'eniou.s ladies who had
charge Of the city children>s
Fairgrounds. They have
made it an annual Success.
The cause is right worthy
the Fairgrounds will benefit
we should all buy
cherries tomorrow. Cherries
are appropriate, too, since
they remind us Of the great
character who not only dig
nifies our own history, but
whose deeds are now, a part
If the worlds heritage.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1921-02-21
VIRGINIA.

VIRGINIA.
In the Clerks Office of the Corpo-
ration Court Of the City of .Alcxan-
dria, on the ID day Of February. 1921.
Rebecka Rudner, complainant vs..
Samuel Rudner, defendant. In Chan
Gerry. No. 1887.
MEMO.
The object of this suit is to obtain
for the complainant. Rebecka Rud.
ner. from the defendant, Samuel Rud-
ner, g divorce v;nculo matrimoni on
the ground CT wilful and voluntary de-
sertion and abandonment without just
cause or excuse fcr more than three
years prior to tho institution CT this
suit. and for general relief.
Tt appearing b an affidavit flied II
this cause that The defendant Samue,
Rildner is a nonresident Of this State
It IS Ordered, That said defendant ap-
pear here within len days after due
publication Of this order, and DO what
is necessary to protect his interest in
this suit.
Charles Henry Smith. P. Q.
4 Copy Testc.
NEWELL. 5. GREENAWAY.
i1-tvp - (" Clerk.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1921-02-21
SOUTHERN RAILWAY COMPANY

Washington, D. G., February DIST
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-04-15
W0MEN'S SUITS AT NEW LOW PRICES Attractive Showing of Summer Linens and Imported
 WoolenS

The finest display of summer weight linens and light weight wool ems are now being shown, by C. Ma rino, the exclusive designer of wo- mems fashionable tailored suits. Such materials as Poiret Twills, Serges, Tricotines. Northmore Checks Shep- herd Checks, Castelaine and many others All designing and trimming g is directly under the supervision of MT. Marine, who is considered one of the best in the south.
 Special reductions have been made for the month of April, and all One Hundred Dollar Suits are reduced to Sixty-five Dollars. and others are in proportion. All pure linen suits are reduced from Fifty Dollars to Thirty five Dollars. Those linen materials are the most fashionable. especially for the comfort they afford in south ern climates. MT. Marine has splendid display rooms on the second floor of the Lyric building, and employs only the highest class tailors and expert enced people. who turn out the finest work. MT Marine has been in busi-' ness more than 14 years. and has built up trade in many other states as well as Alabama.
 Pub by Life Story Pub. Co.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-04-15
GROUP ONE BANKERS CONVENE AT ATHENS
 IN ANNUAL SESSION

Athens, April 14.-(Special.) Jon yesterday and last night. Group of the Alabama State Bankers associa- tion met in Athens.
 In the afternoon there was a meet : ing in the chamber of commerce room, where there were splendid talks made by the members of the association. The meeting was we'll attended by the citizens of the city, and at night there was a meeting at tho historic Athens college, where the chamber of com merce was host at an elaborate ban quet given in honor of this association which is proving to be one of note among the business people of the state. W. s. Peebles. president of the Citi- zens Bank and Trust company, was the presiding officer at the banquet on this occasion
 Many good and interesting points were expressed by the speakers on both the above occasions. and 1t will long be remembered by the citizens of Athens that on this date there was within her bounds those people of note among the business promoters of the state of Alabama
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-04-15
WOMAN'S LEAGUE GOES ON RECORD
 AGAINST ALL WAR
Urge President and Congress to Seek Cooperation of Other Nations for Arma-
 ment Reduction
By Associated Press

Cleveland, April 14-The National League of Women Voters formally went on record today against all war by adopt ing a resolution urging President Hard ing and Congress to initiate movement to obtain cooperation with other nations for the reduction of armaments at the earliest possible time. This followed the : speech last night of their veteran leader, . Carrie Chapman Catt of New York who vigorously demanded that woman voters consecrate themselves to put war out of the world.
 A resolution was unanimously adopted at this afternoons session naming the national board of directors of the league a committee to put their action before President Harding and Congress at once.
 Prolonged cheering greeted the con vention resolutions committee when, as 6 special matter of business, the world peace" text was offered the delegates for consideration. Led by Mrs. Catt, the delegates fortified the original resolution by amendments and then unanimously adopted it.
 Two other matters which split the dele gates voting strength featured the aft- ernoon's programme
 BIRTH CONTROL UP
 The birth control question was brought up on the floor by Mrs. James Porter delegate from Winetka, H.. who pre- scented for special consideration a resolu- ton drafted by the Birth Control asso- citation representatives attending the convention. By a vote of to l, the social hygiene committee had decided not to include it for consideration in their recommendations, the subject coming up today under special business.
 fa of n consideration the resolution was voted down, two- thirds vote being necessary to even get the measure before the convention TOT consideration.
 Mrs. Maud Wood Park of Boston was reelected head of the league this after noon, her title now being national presi- dent instead of chairman. Mrs. Richard Edwards of Peru, Ind, was elected hrst vice president; Miss Belle Sherwin or Cleveland second vice president; Mrs. S T. Mcknight of Minneapolis, treasurer and Mrs Solon Jacobs of Birmingham secretary.
 There was contest for only one regional dictatorship. Mrs. Julian .Salley of Aiken, S. ", being elected by vote of 30 to 13 over Mrs George Fort Milton of Chattanooga, Tenn, in the thTo region.
 The annual banquet was held tonight. The speakers included Mrs. A. B. Pyke of Cleveland, O., member of the national democratic committee, and Mrs. Harriett Taylor Upton, vice chairman of the na- tional republican executive committee or Warren. O., who discussed Pitfalls in Politics"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-04-15

sooo'0OO,0oJ wage award of Ju1v 9u I3zo, and the rules dispute was de ierred until January of this year In ueclslon No. the board directed that the national shop crafts agreement shoulo De continued and the bulletins anu oruers or the United States rail- road administration have also been continued in force In setting JuJv i as the date for terminating the na .ional agreement however, the b.ard ueclared in it's decision today that i,
 reserves the right to terminate fife direction of decision No. at an earlier eate than July 1 with regard to any ciass or employees if 1t shall have req son 10 believe that such class of em oseS ls uflduly delaying the progress or the negotiations" to be entered inta by the conference of managements an,l employees It also reserves the right tn stay the termination of the agreements IL peIleVes any carrier is undutv delaying negotiations.
 Ihe board directed that the confer ences Keep the board informed oe hnal agreements and disagreements to the end that the board may know prior so 1uiy l. ls2l, what portion of the olspute has been decided"
 While placing the chief resnonsi- pility for drawing up a new set oe working rules On the parties involved the board did not say what part the rules agreed upon in conference and the rules promulgated by the board itsei1 would play, respectively, in form Ing new national code.
 under the transportation act pro- vision IS made for agreements between sme roaos and the employees and any such agreements, it was said nroh anly would form the backbone of i, new set Of rules. Such other rules as tne board considered just and reason able would then be added, it was said.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-04-15
NEGRO CHARGED WITH THREATENING
 WHITE MAN IS SHOT DEAD BY MOB

miles out of Lauderdale a party, of men suddenly apepared in the road ahead Of the officer and his prisoner. Constable Null was covered, told to turn back, and as he complied, whipping up the horse he was riding, the negro, who was ahead of the constable in the road was shot to death and the party dis perSed.
 Constable Null heard the shots and hurried back to Lauderdale notifyins E Sheriff John M. Martin here. who went immediately to the scene of the killing. It was stated on return of the sheriff tonight that some of the parties involved ir the lynehing are known, and that ar rests may shortly follow.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-04-15
Advertising copy that causes action

In buyers market, it takes real sell ing copy to produce results for advertis- CTS.
 C. L. Hemminger, in charge of our copy department, has the ability of thor oughly understanding the commodity he is selling and visualizing the market he is selling it to. His copy is forceful and written with the thought that an adver- tisement is only as good as the amount of business which it develops.
 C. L. Hemminger came with us several years ago from an eastern advertising agency, where he had written copy for number of important national advertis- CTS.
 If your business needs the impetus of advertising, consultation with us will not obligate you. Our offices are in the Candler Building. Phone is ''Ivy 726." MAssENGALE ADVERTISING AGENCY
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-04-15
BOARD LAYS DOWN
 16 PRINCIPLES FOR
 RULES FOUNDATION
(COntinued from Page One)
 (Continued from Page One) crafts and classes of railroad enl well as an hourly basis.
 HEALTH AND SAFETY

ILi A1ND DAT El |
 "13. The health and safety of em plcyes should be reasonably protected
 '14 The carriers and the several crafts and classes of railroad em ployes have substantial interest in the competency of apprentices or per- sons under training. Opportunity to learn any craft or occupation shall not be unduly restricted
 "15. The majority 0: any craft or class of employees shall have the right to determine what organization shall have the right to make an agreement which shall apply to all employees in such craft or class. No such agreement shall infringe, however, upon the right of employees not members of the organization representing the ma jority to present grievances either in person or by representatives of their own choice.
 '16 Employes called or required to report for work and reporting but not used should be paid reasonable compensation therefor"
 DECISION UNEXPECTED
 The boards decision came unexpect- edly in the middle of the hearing on the justness and reasonableness Of the existing rules and opened a way to speedy circulation of the whole con- troversy. The fight over national agree ment was begun immediately after the return of the railroads to private ownership March l, 1920, but consid : eration of rules was postponed by the labor board when it was formed on April 15, 1920, because of the urgency of the wage question at that time.
 When the board began to function it divided the whole railroad controversy to a question of wages and of wsrk- ing conditions. The hearings or wages resulted in decision No. ?, the
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-04-15

Meridian, Miss. April 14-(Special.)- George Marshall, negro, aged 9, was this afternoon by a small party of un- identified white men and lynched, his body being riddled with bullets. Mar shall, it is alleged, had made threats to kill a prominent white merchant of Lauderdale. The negro was placed un- der arrest and committed to jail by Jus tice Louis Murray in default of the peace bond required Constable Null started for Meridian with the black to carry out the order of the court. When few
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-04-15

der the first and second choice voting system in vogue in this state. he an parently was the victor and was given the certificate of nomination by the democratic state committee. w. knott, the runner up, contested the nomination and after a recount in sev- eral counties and an appeal to the courts, the state supreme court held that Knott instead of Catts was the nominee and awarded MT. Knott the certificate Meantime, the prohibitionL ists nominated Mir. Catts and his name went on the ballot in the general elec- tion as the gubernatorial candidate of that party. The Knott Catts contro- versy had caused great bitterness within the ranks of the democratic party, many holding that Catts was the rightful nominee, and in the gen. eral election thousands of them sup ported him. He defeated Knott oy a majority of more than 1000 votes.
 MANY REMOVED
 Throughout his term of four years. Governor Catts was the center of nu merous controversies and the period. according to state officials. was re- narkable for the number of county and other officials removed from office Governor Hardee transmitted to tbe legislature last week a list of 19 i'm. portant county and state officials who mad been removed by Governor Catts and It is said a complete list would in- clude the names of nearly 100 An other report by Governor Hardee ren- dered this week showed pardons had been granted to 451 convicts during the last two years. Of this numebr 155 were convicted for murder and 140 Of them had been sentenced to life i'm prisonment
 The Florida pardon board which handles all petitions for clemency, is composed of the governor and his cabi net With the governor acting as chair man.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-04-15

The rumors which a joint senate and house committee would inquire into. as stated in the resolution, follow:
 That Sidney J. Catts, while gover- nor of the state of Florida, received money to influence his official action in granting pardons to state convlcts."
 That he received monies to in- fluence his official actions in remov- ing parties from county or official DO : sitions."
 That he received money to Influence lis official actions in appointing per- sons to office," and:
 That Sidney J. Catts, while he was governor, was guilty of many other acts in violation of the law and tending to bring shame upon the fair name of the state of Florida"
 The object of the investigation. the resolution declared, would be to as- certain whether the rumors were true or false and that If such rumors prov. to be without foundation in fact tha. the said ex-Governor Sidney J. Catts be exonerated by the legislature"
 Should the rumors be found to be true, the resolution directs that the former governor be prosecuted The lnVestlSdtlon committee would consist Of two senators and three representa- tives
 CATTS IS SILENT
 The former governor who was at his nome in Defuniak Springs, today re- fused to comment on the Senate's ac- ton.
 MT. Catts, minister, formerly of Alabama, who had been in Florida just four days longer than the period neces- sary to qualify as a candidate for a state office, entered the democratic pri- mary in 1916 as ono of four candidates s for the gubernatorial nomination. Un-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-04-15
Assails Wilson Policy

Baltimore. April 14-The foreign policy of the Wilson administration was ass<i\ed by Henry Lane Wilson, former ambassador to Mexico. in an address at the annual meeting of the National Civil Service Reform league here today. Reviewing the advances in the diplo
 matic service made in the administra
 tions of President Mckinley Roosevelt and Taft. Mir. Wilson declared that the Wilson and Bryan policies checked the
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-04-15
Shouts Treasurer Weeds Pretty Dancer and
 TwO Ceremonies Cinch Marital Contract

spiritual adviser and publicity man for the World at Home shows, aft CT which the pair went tG the pro- bate office md were united by Chief Clerk Alfred Coleman, both the ceremonies being witnessed by many of their interested friends.
 Mir. Scott sS treasurer of the Arabian Nights show, and his bride is one of the pretty dancers connected with the same attrac- ton, brought here by the local fez workers
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-04-15
Harding Approves Plans

Washington. April 14.-President Harding was today said by officials of the executive committee of the Amer lean Association of State Highway Of ficials to have given general approval to plan which they are working out for system of national highways. The plan would provide for expenditure of federal funds on the more important interstate and state roads, which would me maintained by state funds. The committee was accompanied to the White House by Secretary of Agricul- ture Wallace.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-04-15
LAKEVIEW DANCE

Continuous music will be feature of the dance to be given by the Lake view Dance club at the Tutwiler hotel tonight from g until l o'clock. Two separate orchestras under the direc- ton of Harold Veo will furnish the music The chaperons will be MT. and Mrs. Jack Frazier, MT. and Mrs. Car ence Lloyd, MT. and Mrs. J. W. Stewart. Mir and Mrs Robert Steadman and Mr. and Mrs. Hollymeade Chichester.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-04-15

Annist0n. April I4.-(SpecIaI-)- Being married twice within the same hour was the unusual ex- perience of J. Rice Scott of New Orleans and Miss Edna kIopp of Seattle, two artists who are mp penrinE in Anniston this week with the World nt Home Shows, under the auspices of the Shrine club.
 The first ceremony was per formed on the show grounds at noon by "Parson" Jo Burning,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-04-15
Credit for Sugar Exporters
By Associated Pr

New York, April 14.-Extension Of six months open credit to the Sugar Financing and Export company Of Gu ban drafts, under which are to be se- cured by sugar stored in independent warehouses in Cuba or in process or axportation, was announced today ny
 banking syndicate, headed by the ssaaranty Trust comAany, the National city bank and the Royal bank Of Can ada The principal amount of the drafts at any one time outstanding are not to aggregate in excess of $20. GOO. 900.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-04-15
RESOLUTION PROVIDES
 v0LSTEAD ACT REPEAL
By Assoeiated Press

Washington, April 1ls-Repeal of the voIstead prohibition enforce nent act is proposed in bilI in- in, statement. would be 10 leave the enforcement of the elGhteenth amendment to the police power of the states.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-04-15
Building Trades Organize
By Associated Press

1ABSOCTHttU IISsu
 New York. April 14.--Permanent or ganization of various trades engaged in the building industry was effected here tonight for the New York district. Representatives of general and sub- contractors, dealers and manufacturers of building materials, engineers, in- vestment and financial interests, tech nical publications, real estate interests. labor and architects were present.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-04-15
Bloodhound Performs

Arniston, April tSpeeial.)-C. Graves of Keener arrived in Anniston Thursday to exhibit the work of an English bloodhound for the benefit of city and county authorities here. MT. Graves expects to return to his home by the latter part of the week.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-04-15
To Announce Farm Loan Bonds
 By Associated Press

Wasnlngton April 14.-Secretary Mellon will announce Saturday the forthcoming issue of farm loan bonds Larm loan board officials said today The amount of the issue will be be- tween s4o,000,000 and $60,o00. 900, with interest at , per cent. Details have not been completely worked out it is un- derstood and the exact amount to be offered may not be determined until the last moment
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-04-15
Rat Not Rabid

Examination of the head of the rat which bit Harry Harper, machinist at the Louisville and Nashville rail road shops at Boyles, at the city lab oratory yesterday proved that the rodent was not affected by rabies. The consensus of opinion was that the lat considered the outstretched hand lem pting morSel.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-04-15
Florida Legislature to Probe Sensational Charges Against Fvrmer GoUernor s. J. Catts
To Investigate Rumor of Acceptance of Money for Grant ing Pardons, Removing Parties From County or Official Positions and Appointing
 Persons to Office
By Assoclated Press

Tallahassee Fla April 14A concurrent resolution order ing legislative investigation of persistent being crcu lated throughout Florida which appeared to- be based degree of fact that Sydney Cats while governor accepted influence his official ers was adopted today by the state almost and certified immediately the house. The four years term of Governor Catts expired January last
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-04-15
THE WEATHER

Washington, April 14.-Weather fore cast for Alabama and Mississippi: ln- creasing cloudness Friday, followed by showers Friday afternoon of night; Saturday showers and cooler.
 Tenenssee: Increasing cloudiness Friday followed by showers Friday aft ernoon or night. Saturday showers and cooler.
 Georgia: Showers Friday and Sat urday not much change in tempera- ture.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-04-15
Muttering of Mob Causes Sheriff to Transfer Hall
 to LauderdaIe County Jail
tcontinued from Page One,

business man, who, contrary to orig inal reports, is but six years her senior
 CLANDESTINE LOVERS
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-04-15
OFFICERS:

OFFICERS:
 Arthur w. Smith, President Tom O. Smith, Vice President ". H. Manly, Cashier Benson Cain. Asst. Cashier C. D. Gotten, Asst. Cashier g. w. Finch, Asst. Cashier naelin E. Smith. Trust Officer GxaD Elliott. Asst. Trust Officer