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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1922-12-29
BIG PART OF
Hi MP II R REYS
MAY Be SOLD
Bill Now in Congress Pro-
vides For Sale of 1000
Acres
LEAVE 1900 ACRES
Land Proposed to be Sold is on Right
of Road and Doubtless Would be
Used For Farming-FairfaX Would
Get Taxes.

Capt. George II. Evans, business
manager of the chamber of commerce
today received a letter from Repre-
sentative R. w Moore relating to
the proposed sale of 1000 acres at
Camp Humphrey, The land which it
is proposed to sell it is stated is To-
Gated on the right hand side of the
road. it being Oh the main highway
and this land it is pointed out could
he used by farmers and then would
become a source of revenue to FAR
fax county. After this land is sold 1t
will leave the government IN con-
troll of 1000 acres. The bill of Repre-
sentative Kahn, providing for the sale
of the land, it is stated does not con-
template the abandonment OF Camp
REPRESENTATIVE Moore's letter 10
Captain Evans follows:
My dear Captain:
This replies to your inquiry re,
lative to a bill recently introduced
by Mr.. Kahn, Chairman of the House
Committee on Military Affairs, pro
viding for the sale of approximately
two thousand acres of Government
land at Camp Humphreys. You have
doubtless noticed that the bill SINH
larly provides for the sale of land at
a very large number of the forts IN
many States. The explanation is this:
The War Department, at whose IN
stance the bill was introduced, pro
perly recognizes that the Government
holds land at Camp Humphreys and
the other places beyond its present
or possible future needs, and that the
excess land which is now undeveloped
and locally untaxable should be sold.
At this time, the Government reserVa-
ton at Camp Humphreys totals some
thing over sixty-one hundred acres;
and a sale of about two thousand
acres will leave under Government
ownership and control about four
thousand acres, whi1h will be all, and
probably more than, the Government
can ever make use Of. The bill does
not contemplate or suggest that
Camp Humphreys or any of the other
forts be abandoned.
Yours very sincerely,
R. WALTON MOORE.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1922-12-29
CHRISTMAS ENCYCLICAL OF POPE
WAS INVITATION FOR SETTLEMENT

that in the Latin text of the ency-
clical the pope in restating the cause
of the Holy See was extremely dip
lomatic N treating with the question,
never once using the word protest
but instead expressing his feeling IN
the milder word Representations
Replying to a direct question as to
what terms the Holy See is ready to
compromise on. vatican officials all
declared that the Holy See has aban-
doned all obsolete territorial claims
and would be satisfied with absolute
ownership of the Vatican Palaces and
one or two other places in the city.
The papel government. in It's terms
of settlement would also ask the ltal-
ial government to notify the nations
of the world that the vatican gov
ernment is totally Independent.
When asked whether negotiations
are already under way, the vatican
denied that such was the case, but
added that they are liable to begin
anv time owing to Mussolimi's favor
able disposition.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1922-12-29
AUTHORITIES HAVE DETAILS OF
TERROIST BAND OF MER ROUGE
Two Members Make Full
Confession duplicating
Forty-Five Men
DIR. McKOIN FIGHTS
Case to be Started January
Fifth-Town is Closely
Guarded
CBy United Press.)

Mer Rouge, La, Dec. 29-Full de-
tails of how masked terrorists kid
mapped Major Watt Daniels and
Thomas Richards, tortured and mur-
dered them last August, are in pos
session of federal and state investi-
gators today.
Two members of the band who
made confession, duplicating 40
other persons, many of them promi-
nent, are being carefully guarded. Ii
the men whom they have betrayed
could get at them, their lives would
be forfeited.
The whole hooded terrorists will be
exposed to the public when public
hearings of the case start at Bastrop,
La, January 5.
A virtual Gordon of troops and
state officers was thrown around Mer
Rouge parish today 10 prevent es-
cape of any one of the 45 men impll-
Gated. Every road and bridge was
guarded.
A million dollar defense is being
organized for the accused men.
Some of the most noted criminal
attorneys in the country have receiy-
ed overtures to act in behalf of those
implicated on charges of murder ana
outIawrv. federal investigators learn
ed. -. -,
The source of funds for this gi-
oantic defense was being traced by
department of justice operatives To-
dav. a clue to other members OF the
hooded mob which flogged and mlr-
dered Watt Daniels and Thomas
Richards last August.
Friends of DR.. E. NJ. Mckoin, Tor
mer MAYOR, were also raising iund
of 500 600 to prevent his return mere
from Baltimore, where he IS held'
charged With the two murders
The report of pathologists VINO
have examined the bodies OF RlcharGS
and Daniels, expected tomorrow Will
tell Of horrible tortures, 1t was learn
An undertaken who helped prepare
the bodies Tor Durldl diIc.
recovered from Lake LaFourche sara
today the heads of both men were
,,iscIno. The broken and bruised
condition of their hands, ribs splnai
column and other parts OF the 9Goo1 tors6s SOS
told of horrible punishment from the
frenzied mob. he SAID. ,
The Ku Klux Klan has started an an
Official investigation of the outrages
bere. according to information to-
day. deye' officials Of the invisible ID. Em. E1n-
pire" questioned citizens ,ltl IN ,.arr mTe
circulated that plans were atoot 70 70
rnnndiate the local organization Il
kIansmen were found to have Deen
members of terrorist outbreaks; %
The outcome would be similar 70
+,a+ taken in California where kan
MEMBERS men we're implicated in a raio
"' Roundup OF suspected mob mem
hers is believed imminent
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1922-12-29
Dy United Press.)

Washington, Dec. 29.-Nincteen
hundred and twenty-three holds out
bright prospects of prosperity for
American business and industry, ac-
cording to survey of year-end con-
ditions by the Federal reserve board
made public today.
Production, employment and trade,
conditions continue their upward
trend during November. Prices, like
wise, showed advances.
Production in basic industries is IN
creas;ng, contrary to the general rule
for this time of the year, the board
stated. The increase during November
was SO per cent above that Of July
of 1921, and seven per cent higher
than this October. The. chief advances
were in cotton consumption by mills,
and in Dig iron production. Cotton
consumption reached a monthly to-
tai exceeded only once since 1911.
Pig iron production was larger than
at any time during the past two
years. Construction operations con-
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1922-12-29
Committee of American
Legion Auxiliary to
Visit Them Monday
APPEAL FOR FUNDS
distribution Monday Afternoon at
Walter Reed HOspital-Many oil
Virginia Soldiers are Bedridden ana
VIII be Pleased With Gifts.

The wounded soldiers Of Virginia
world war veterans, many of whom
are now bedridden at the Walter
Reed Hospital, Washington, number
ing 72, will be cheered ON New year
Day by the Woman's Auxiliary 70
the American Legion of Virginia
with gifts. The Auxiliary intended
10 play Santa Claus to the Virginia
bows on Christmas Day. However
II is said that the response to the
appeal for funds was so slow that
they deferred the event until New
Years although even now additional
funds are needed i.-was stated today
by DR.. Kate Waller Barrett.
An appeal is being made to the
citizens of Alexandria city and the
reehborng COUNTIES. to send in dOna-
tions at once in order that the boys
may have something worth while to
cheer them Up TO this time only Sl45
has been contributed in this city
and much more is needed in order to
accomplish the work the women pro
pose.
Contributions may be sent to DR..
Barrett. Mrs. A. R. Duffey, Mrs
c. NJ. Shepperson, Capt. George II.
Evans or Rev. DR.. F.. V. REGISTER.
A committee composed of state OF
ficers of the auxiliary headed by
Mrs. w. p. Allen. chairman. Rich
mond. and number of the local mem
bers will visit the Walter Reed Hos
pital at 8 o'clock next Monday after
noon and see all of the Virginia boys
IN that institution. They will dis
tribute presents in the shape of Gig
ars. cigarettes. tobacco and also
rpopeq,e TO give annual subscriptions
10 magazines the men may desire,
as it is stated that at the present
time the men Only have old magazines
to read.
In addition it is the desire of Tho
committee to also ARRANGE for arti-
cles needed bv the men. a list Of
which will be furnished BY the COM
mittec of the Red Cross.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1922-12-29
BIG VOTES NOW
IN FULL FORCE
Candidates Standings to be Published
TOmOrrOw-WhO's Going to
Win the Big REQ?

Who viii be given the S1,7G5.00
Reo-who will be the proud owner
of the $597.0O Chevrolet as well as the
other prizes soon 10 be distributed by
The Gazette?
Time is getting very short and it
won't be long until those questions
will be answered.
These are the deciding days as the
close of the First Period BIG VOTES
comes nearer and nearer. This is
the most important part of The Ga
zette's short campaign. Everything
doue by a candidate now viii receive
greater vote credit than at any other
time.
New candidates who are contemp-
latMg entering the campaign can
find no better time than the present
to pile up the misunderstanding
votes.
Attention of the candidate is called
to second payment" subscriptions.
For example, if friend has given a
candidate new six months su6scrip-
tion which entities the contestant 10
5000 votes, the same person may
again subscribe for six months, max
ing a total of one year, and the sec
ond six months subscription will be
worth 10000 votes, the difference be-
tween 10000 votes, allowed for a new
yearly subscription, and the 5000
votes originally credited the candi-
date for the six months subscription.
This also applies to larger subscrlp-
tions and it pays to get as many
second payments" as possible while
the present BIG VOTES are on.
The 1S-month and two-year sub
scriptions are especially valuable as
thev count considerably more votes
than the same amount OF subscription
money in shorter term subscriptions.
Study the vote schedule and see the
enormous vcte-getting possibilities It
holds for the wide-awake contestants
who are going 10 hustle with all their
might these last few remaining days
of the BIG VOTES.
The time of all times is here
NOW. Such an opportunity will
never come again during the cam
palgn.
Friends Of contestants should give
all help possible to their favorites
while such assistance will be mos;
valuable.
The standings of the contestants
will be published again tomorrow.
Get in every possible subscription as
promptly as possible so your name
will be up among the leaders.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1922-12-29
GREEK-TURK WAR CERTAIN
lRy Tnited PrcsS.l

London, Dec. 29-Resumption of
war between Greece and Turkey is
considered inevitable in the former
country according to cable from
Athens to the Daily Express today.
Former Premier Nenizelos, eH-
pecting breakdown of the Lausanne
conference, has telegraphed the Greek
revolutionary government urging
that reirforcementS be rushed 70 the
Greek Army in Thrace and that the
1920 and 1922 military classes be call
ed to the colors, the Express CORES
pondent cabled. ~.
Venizelos declared that the entire
Greek army should be sent TO Thrace
leaving only one regiment in Athens
The same advices report that Gen
Pangalos, Greek commander in Thrace
has entrained secretly for Salonlki.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1922-12-29
SIGNS WILL BE
TOURISTS GUIDE
Twenty Five Soon TO be Placed in
Position by City Manager
Ordered by City Council

Twenty-Five wooden signs which
will be guide to tourists entering
and leaving the city will within a
short time be placed at various street
and roads in and around the city by
CITY Manager Rich. These signs were
ordered by city council some time
ago !.
Each sign will bear an arrow d.
recting the route TO Washington, !;
Alexandria. Mount Vernon. Richmond
and also showing the Two ways by
motor TO Washington, the last named
SIGN 10 be placed at the intersection
of King and Alfred streets
The need of such signs has beer, q
long felt want, tourists visiting the
city from distant points always been
compelled to stop at corners and in
Guire of pedestrians the route to the
various places
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1922-12-29
President Harding Will Not
Ask New Powers of Congress
In the European Situation
Leaders Think Harding Has
No Idea of Following
Suggestions
MAY CHANGE LIMIT
Defeat of BOrah's Plan
Seems Certain For
Time Being

Washington. Dec. 29-President
Harding will not ask the present con-
gress for new or extended powers in
dealing with the European economic
situation or the funding Of the debt
due the United States, three leading
administration spokesmen in the sem
ate declared today. They said Mr..
Harding would not follow up the sug
gestions he made yesterday in a let
ter to Senator Lodge, by requesting
legislative broadening the powers of
the debt funding commission and
permitting the United States officials
representation on the reparation COM
mission.
Senators Lodge, Smoot and Wat
son all asserted Harding would not
ask congress for any assistance in
handling the situation which is now
the subject of negotiations between
the state department and foreign gov
ernments.
At the same time, Smoot declared
no European nation with the possible
exception of England, can pay its
debt to the U. S. within the % year
limit set by the debt funding law.
Mr.. Harding in a conference with
Senator Lodge had suggested that
this time limit ought to be changed,
or removed altogether. But Lodge
said Harding will not ask congress in
any more definite fashion to amend
the law.
Lodge. Watson and Smoot admit
ted that it would be impossible to get
congressional approval at this ses-
sion of any broadened powers for the
executive in dealing with foreign af-
fairs" unless as Smoot said, we
let everything else 60"
Asked as to Mr.. Harding's purpose
in Suggesting that congress might
broaden his powers if he did not seri-
ously contemplate request for such
action, Senator Lodge said the pres
ident simply wished to point out IN
his comment on the Borah proposal
for an economic parley that congress
had refused to grant powers which
would be necessary if the Borah con-
ference were to be successfully held.
That is. the United States must have
mower to delay indefinitely the re-
navment OF the allier debt, and musc
be given vote in the reparatlons
commission. in Mr.. Harding's opinion
before any conference such as Sena-
for Rorah wants called could be sue
cessful e..
Administration senate leaders for
the present desire to allow the Presi-
dent and the Secretary Of state 10
handle the situation. If Europe
makes favorable responses to their
oyertures, the legislation might be
Suggested later. Mr.. Harding Tor
several months has believed the two
changes he suggested should be MADE
but has been loath to press them
because of the long and bitter iighC
that would ensue in the senate.
Debate on Senator Borah's pro-
nosal for a neconomic and land dis
armament conference was to continue
TO-DAY. with the probability OF vote
Its defeat by rather narrow mar
oin now seems certain, but 1t admit
tnd,v has resulted in focusing Amerl-
can opinion on the international STU
ation and in speeding up admins
fration plans for aiding Europe.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1922-12-29
THREE, SHIPS
IN DISTRESS
Five Known Dead as Result OF Heavy
Gale That is Sweeping
Atlantic
Hy United Prcss.I

New York, Dec. 29.-Three ships
are in distress on the Atlantic coast,
twenty others are overdue, scores are
held in ports unable to venture out,
sea board cities are covered in ice
and five persons are known dead, as
a result of gales which ragged dur
ing the last "A hours. The steamer
Courtoise, somewhere off New York
wirelessed that she was in distress
and listing badly. The schooner
Sender is grounded at Race Point,
Mass, and coast guardsmen in reply
to distress signals managed to save
the crew. Three persons were killed
in New England where the gale
reached velocity of 70 miles an
hour. Two persons were killed in New
York.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1922-12-29
FRENCH HOPE U. S.
IS TO BE HEARD
1nr Irnited Prcss.l

Paris. Dec. 29-France Iouas
through semi-official channels "a, advanc- ,.Iic-
ed ed a suggestion whereby the II, pro, y
/. .,uo,.ld Isl economic conference can. be
: ai%en T%eip effect without the American :1rie;a
9erssident eres taking any further initia-
tive. .1o. +bo ,Iar
g e Sonator @ Borah apparently is iden-
% t;oai ,Ie With the allied plan for a imam
t!o%i T Inference Wv" at Brussels next
,nartb r,a, to which the United States
has been invited. $500, +bo
The Brussels conference M Ins
French saw, presents an unequalito "a
opportunity for the United ota;es -
make its voice heard in world eeo-
nomic gathering.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1922-12-29
CBy United Press.)

Rome, Dec. 29.-The CHRISTMAS
encyclieal Of Pope Piux NJ was a
formal invitation to the Italian gov
ernment to open negotiations for set
tlement of the Roman problem, it was
semi-Officially confirmed by the United
Press at the vatican today.
The invitation, it was said, was
chiefly inspired by recent statements
of Premier MusSOhni to the Chamber
of Deputies when still deputy and
also his recent official acts in the cab
met.
Vatican officials stressed the fact
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1922-12-29
DENY PARKER WAS
MEMBER OF A MOB
Try Limited Press.N

Shreveport, La, Dec. 2y-Friends
today denied charges of T W Robert
son, former assistant attorney gen
eral that Governor John NJ Parker
participated in mob action in New Or
leans in 1889, when eleven Italians
were lynched Iii.
Robertson in a letter made public
here today charged with Parker CALI
ed on New Orleans citizens to as
semble prepared for action the night
of the lynching. ,
Robertson's letter also attacked
Governor Parker for publicity given
the situation at Mer Rouge and tol
sending troops to the district.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1922-12-29
GALES IN NORTH
STILL GO STRONG
(By United Press. }

BOSTON, Dec. 29.---Three men lost
their lives here and fear was felt Tor
safety of small craft off the coast as
the result of northeast gale and
snow storm which has ragged over
New England states for 81 hours.
Shipping in New England ports
was at standstill, many steamships
rode outside harbors. They were bat-
fled in attempts to dock by . 10 mile
wind.
Street railways traffic here was
crippled and railroads had difficulty
in maintaining service.
The men killed were victims OF
storm accidents.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1922-12-29
ARMOUR AND NORRIS
WILL COMBINE SOON
(By United PressD

Chicago, Dec. 29.-Arrangementss
made for the transfer of Morris and
Company, packers to j: Ogden Ar
mour were found satisfactory at a
conference of Armour with Nelson
and Edward Morris.
The entire deal was gone over at
the meeting of the three principals
the second held since the start of ne
goitations for the sale several months
ago. ~
Armour's plan of payment of the
S5O,OOO,O0O purchase price was out
lined to the Morris Brothers and de-
clared by them to meet their require
ments.
A part of his personal fortune was
pledged by Armour to complete the
Tpa1
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1922-12-29
DRAFT EVADER IS
NOT ON WAY BACH

Berlin. Dec. 29-Grover Cleveland
Pergdoll' American draft evader has
not left Germany, according 70 ad-
vices from Eberdach today.
A dispatch received here SAID ne
spent Christmas there 49,,
Il was recently reported in the
Tinted States that Bergdoll was en-
route to America aboard a steamer
which will dock shortly at Pacific
mort. This report said he was on
the vessel in the disguise OF sailor.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1922-12-29
PENNSYLVANIA MasOns
Ordered to Shun kian

Philadelphia, Dec. 29-PennsyI-
vania Masons today were ordered not
to hold membership in the ku KluX
klar.
throughout the State by the grauu
lodge. with headquarters here.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1922-12-29
SCHOONER ASHORE IN STORM
NY United Prcns.l

Provincetown. Mass, Dee. "
The Schooner Anna L, Spindler, OF
Yarmouth, n. S., went ashore at Race
hours. The crew was rescued IN
Point near here today during a ter
rife gale which had been blowing "A
breeches buoys.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1922-12-29
WILL HEAD ROAD MEN

Richmond, Va, Dec. 29.-Announ-
cement was made today that Robert
W. Woolley, of Fairfax, Va, has
accepted the position of managing
director of the Virginia Highway
Contractors Association and will en-
ter upon his duties the first of the
year He will have headquarters
here. MIR. Woolley is a former mem
Der of the Interstate Commerce
Commission.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1922-12-29
IRISH FRONT
IS PEACEFUL
CBy United Press

New York. Dec. 29-All was
quiet today along the Irish front
in Nassau street, and the posi-
tions of the rival factions were
reported unchanged.
Lindsey Crawford, Free State
consul, held the fort in the inner
office, while Mrs. Muriel Mac
Swhey and Robert Briscoe re-
tanned possession of the main
lobby, in the name Of the irish
Republic. Crawford's Office is be-
ing picketed by the Republicans,
who claim that the consular prop
erty is theirs.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1922-12-29
KILLS WOMAN AND
SELF IN TAXICAB
ny Initel Press.l

Chicago, Dec. 29.-JoSeph Lang
Hillsboro, n. D.. died today from
wounds, self inflicted, after shooting
his cousin, Mrs. H. B. Merrill, while
they were speeding through down
town streets in taxicab.
Police said Lang met Mrs. Merrill
in Hillsboro and followed her to Chi
cago, where she lived with her hus-
band, a physician.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1922-12-29
KILL TWO MORE IRISH

Dublin, Dec. 29.-Two more irish
rohoI prisoners were executed today
in Kilkenny jail. The man, who gave
the names of Murphey and Whelan'
were charged with being in possess
sion Of arms.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1922-12-29
Bible Thought for Toduy

a For good tree bringeth not
So forth corrupt fruit; neitbsr
"a doth a corrupt tree br;nc
y forth good fruit. St. Luke &
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1922-12-29
ESTABLISHED 1884

Oldest Daily Newspaper in the
United States and Best Advertis-
ing Medium in Northern Virginia.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1922-12-29
WEATHER

For this section-Fair toay and
to morrow; slowly rising tempera-
! ture tomorrow fresh northwest
winds.
New-York tribune., 1922-02-20
Rites Held
For Mrs. e.. r. Peabody
Hundreds Attend Holy Trinity
Church Service in Tribute
to Poet-PhiIanthr

A memorial service was held yester~
day in the Church of the Holy Trinity,
Brooklyn, in memory Of Mrs George
Foster Peabody, known TO the reading
world at Katrina Trask. Mrs. Peabody
died Of pneumonia on January 3 at her
home in Saratoga Springs, N. Y.
Mrs. James Lees Laidlnw, in speaking
Of Mrs. Peabody, said that she was an
deal example for women to follow and
that she always believed the highest
good was service. John l.. Finley also
spoke on the Christian character Of
Mrs Peabody
The Rev. Dr. J. Howard Melish, rector
Of Holy Trinity, read several selections
from the works Of Mrs. Peabody. in
cluding "To a Poet Morning" "Sor-
row" "A Sonnet" and Trust" An
thems written by Mrs. Peabody we're
sung by the choir. More than 700 per
sons attended the service