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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1922-11-24
Pastor To Take
Charge Dec. 9TH
Rev. Z. NJ. Delaney OF Lynchburg
Church To Become Pastor Of
Second Presbyterian Here.

Rev. r. NJ. Delaney, for six and one
half years pastor of the Rivermont
Presbyterian Church, Lynchburg, Va,
who recently accepted a call to the pas
torate of the Second Presbyterian
Church of this city, viii preach his
first sermon as pastor of that church
Sunday December II.
According to news dispatch from
Lvnchburg regret over his impend-
ing departure from Lynchburg is not
confined to his own congregation. In
The Rivermont Presbyterian Church
The regret is pronouncedly unanimous.
It is bv a coincident that Rev. Mr.
Delaney will be the second pastor the
Rivermont church has given to Alex.
andria congregations. for Rev. J. II.
Sewer. now Of Augusta, Ga, resign d
his Lvnchburg charge about twelve
wears ago to accept the pastorate of
the Second Presbyterian Church in
this city. A further coincident is seen
in the fact that Rev. Mr.. Delaney viii
be the third native of Bristol to be
pastor Of the Alexandria church and
the fifth alumnus of Kings College to
occupy that position.
An illustration of the work accom-
plished by the Rivermont Church un-
der the pastorate of Rev. Mr.. Delaney
is seen in the fact that since he be
came nastor the membership of that
church has doubled and the offerings
or Tho cOrorepation have increased
500 per cent.
Rev. Mr.. Delaney has held this one
pastorate having come to Lynchburg
after graduating from the Mon Theo-
LOGICAL Seminary. During his stay III
Lynchburg, he has acted as moderator
and clerk of the Montgomery preSby-
torv. At one time he was secreary OF
the Lynchburg ministerial union and
during the Billy Sunday campaign and
the work leading up to that he was
chairman of the general melting COM
r,ittee which rave him the cottage
meetings which gave him an eXecu-
tive position during the progress OF
the campaign.
The Rivermort congregation, 1t IS
understood, will make no further ef-
fort to dissuade Mr.. Delaney from his
determination TO go to Alexandria, but
a strenuous effort was made from the
time it was learned that he had the
call up to the announcement Of his
resignation TO bring this about.
The congregation at the time OF
Mr.. Delaney was in Alexandria mot
and aopted a resolution urging him
to remain here among the induce
ments offered TO hold him being d
material increase in salary.
The womans auxiliary and the
Christian Endeavor Society also adopt-
ed resolutions strongly urging the pas
tor not to resign.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1922-11-24
Mayor Hylan Brings
War On Ku KluX Khan

NEW York, Nov. 24.-War on the
Ku Klux Klan by New York police
until the last Klansman has been drlV-
en- from the city, was ordered today BY
Mayor John F. Hylan.
Despite the order, received by po-
lice commissioner Enright in a tele-
gram from French Lick Springs ard
communicated to various branches oi
the force here, public headquarters OF
the Ku KluxKlan were opened at the
Hotel Hermitage.
Rev. Or. Oscar Haywood, evangelist
of DR.. John Roach Stratton's Calvary
Baptist Church, is in charge, and an
nounced defiance of Mayor Hyian'
orders. Haywood declared he would
90 to jail if necessary but that klan
headquarters would remain open and
recruiting continue.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1922-11-24
Make
PLEA FOR 4
lower 7 A X
Claim Rate Of S5 Cents On
S100 Is Discrimi-
natOry.
WILLING TO PAY SOC
Council Takes Matter Under Advise
ment And viii Confer With Cor
poration Attorney Before Giving
Its Decision.

The three national banks of the
city are opposed to the payment OF
the tax of eighty-tive cents on the
500 as prescribed by the old city
council, but are willing to pay tax
of thirty cents on the $lOO valuation
according to an announcement made
to the city council by the attorneys
for the banks at a meeting of city
council which was held yesterday al
ternoon. Council took the matter un-
der adyisement and will confer with
Corporation Attorney II. Noel Car
ner before announcing its decision.
1t was contended by Attorney Gard
ner l.. Boothe. president OF the First
National Bank. that council could not
make a discriminatory tax and ne
cited parallel cases decided by the
United States Supreme Court in the
case of Richmond bank in which
that bank won out before the high
est court of the land.
There are. he said. several bills
now pending in Congress whcih will
allow cities To impose tax on bank
stocks one of which provides that the
tax on bank stocks shall not exceed
the tax imposed on state banks. He
contended they can only tax it the
same as other stocks are taxed.
Attorney John NJ Johnson, on be-
half of the Citizens National bank
quoted the decision referred TO by Mr.
Boothe.
Carroll Pierce, vice president of the
Citizens National Bank, told of COM
promises made with the city during
the past tive years on the same mat
ter.
Alexandria National Bank, told of {
letter received from Richmond
banker in which the banker said there
was no difference between his owT
case which had ben decided upon IA
vorabiy by the United States Su
Dreme Court and the case of the
banks of this city. Judgn Nicol sale
ne did not think q tax of more thai
thirty cents on the 500 was lawful
Councilman Ticer stated that if the
thirty cent rate is put into operation
it will mean a loss to the city of So,
S22. The meeting was presided Owe
by Mayor Smoot.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1922-11-24
T. P. A. Banquet Tonight

All is in readiness for the banquet
which will be given at 1880 o'clock
tonight in the Westminster building
by Post + Travellers Protective ASso-
ciatiou in honor of Henry 5. Ramey,
Champagne, Ill.,, national president OF
the order.
1t is expected that 200 members of
the order and their friends will at
tend. The committee in charge is COM
rosed of c. T. Nicholson, chairman;
]. H. Trimyer, J. y. Williams, Alfred
Thomson. r. E. Knight, J, William
Nav will be POSTMASTER and the
sneakers heretofore announced in the
Gazette will respond to tosstS.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1922-11-24
"HOME NIGHT"

The services of the First Baptist
Church last night were very satisfac-
tory in many ways. Dr. Vines talk
ed informally about "Blacksliding
and intimated that the slow progress
of the Kingdom Of God on earth could
be traced to this type of Christians.
Prayers were offered by the Rev. Dr..
Hamill and Carpenter.
This evening will witness the dis
eussion Of a special topic Home Sweet
Home" for all members fthe family,
and all the songs will contain the word
Home" The teachers of the Sunday
School arc requested specially to be
present tonight in order TO consult
about their scholars. There Will be
no services on Saturday, but the meet
ings will continue Sunday. It is. hop.
ed Dr.. Vines ma yremain over sun
day.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1922-11-24
Richmond Fire
Costs $275,OO0

Richmond, Va, Nov. 24-Damage
% the extent Of $275,000 resulted
from fire that yesterday afternoon
wrecked the three-story brick build
ing at 213 East Broad Street, occu-
pied by the Corliey Company. Inc,
and completely destroyed the i'm
nense stock Of pianos, organs, phono-
graphs and other Instruments. The
value of the stock is estimated at
Si75,0G0; the Grace Street half of
the structure, which was erected by
the Corley Company. at $4,000. and
It is said that it will cost fully S25-
900 to repair the Broad Street half,
owned by the Aliiso state. The en-
tire loss, il is sta is covered by
insurance
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1922-11-24
WREATH PLACED
BY N ASONS
AT MT. VERNON
Addresses By Deputy Grand
Master Callahan And
Supt. Dodge.
BANQUET LAST NIGHT
Bible OF Fredericksburg Lodge Used
When Washington Was Made A
Mason Brought Here Last Night
For Ceremony.

A handsome memorial wreath TO-
day was placed on Washington's
tomb at Mount Vernon by the dele
CATION Of thirty members OF George
Washington Lodge of MasOns OF st.
Louis, headed by Bert NJ Lee grahd
master Of Masons in Missouri. IN
teresting addresses were mace oy,
Charles II. Callahan, deputy grand
master of Masons in Virginia, and n
II. Dodge, superintendent OF Mount
Vernon. Accompanying the de!ega..
ton were q number of members OF
Alexandria Washington Lodge head
cd by p. f. Cliff, Worshiptul master
AfteTward the Missourians were
CHESTS AT luncheon at the cafe at
Nonnt Vernon. From Mount Vernon
they motored to historic PohicK
Church and later visited Arlington
and Fort Myer. IN -
Tonight the MissourianS VIII be
o,nes+s of the Grand Lodge OF the
District of Columbia and number OF
Alexandria Masons have planned 20
attend The party this morning upon
motoring from Washington before
Going TO Mount Vernon inspected the
work being done in connection with
the erection of the George Washing
ton Masonic National Memorial lem
pie. A.. ,.;s;.ors
NJ o'clock last night in the audi
toriurn Of thu chamber Of commerce
which was attended by 225 A.asonS'
Music was furnished by Mlnster ;
=, yTochi-oyfns,
Councilman f. F. Ticer made an
address of welcome on oeha1 ~ ~ nc
citv in the absence Of Maycr W. a
Smoot mad Capt. George II. Evans:
business manager of the chamber Oh
commerce. welcomed the visitors on
behalf of that organization.
The Master Mason degree was co!l~
ferred on a candidate from 81. L)rlS..
81 afterward in the lodge room Nf
Alexandria Washington Lodge. The
Rihla rsed in the ceremony was
hronrht from Fredericks curg tar tue
occasion by WorshipfUl Master
Franklin Stearns, of Fredericksburg
Lodge No. 4. 1t being the same Bible
used when George Washington was
made a Mason by that lodge. -
During Inc GNtulRAG III
were Welcomed on behalf of the
Grand lodge of the state by Charles
II. Callahan. this ely. depnty grand
master of Mqsons in Virginia, IN the =,
absence of Grand Master James H.
Price. Others who mads addresses
we're c. c. CoombS. grand master OF
Masons in the District Of Columbia;
Bert S. Lee, grand master OF George,
Washington Lodge Of st Louis, and
Franklin Stearns. worshipful master
of Fredericksburg Lodge of F'reder-
icksburg. Va. -. .
The dinner in the auditorium OF
the chamber Of comerce was served
nv the women of Martha Washington
Cbapter No. AZ. Eastern Star, who
we're attired in colonial costumes.
Owing to the limited space Of the
lodge room mary Masons who came
late were turned away. the lodge
room being packed to its capacity
The visitors plan to leave for
St Louis tomorrow afternoon.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1922-11-24
Confirmation Of Minnesota
Democrat May Be Fought
In Senate.
NOT WELL KNOWN
Labor Forces Are Careful OF Selec-
ton After Coronado Decision-Are
Making Careful Inspection or Quail
ificatiOns.
CBy United PressJ

Washington. Nov. 24.--PYesidc 1T
Harding's appointment of F'arce But
Ter. St. Paul lawyer. to the United
States Supreme Court is unaccepta-
bic 10 some progressive senators
Whether these senators viii active
w oppose Buffers confirmation de-
pends somewhat or wfat they learn
in INQUIRIES begun '1iav concerning
Buffers qualificat sor the post
and his "slant" 'onomic and
other public quest
Little is aaa%l. ~ Butler here
beyond the fact that he has been at
various times counsel for railroads
and other public utilities, and that he
has had much experience in the le-
cal and financial sides of public util-
ity work,
The mere fact that he was once
counsel for a big northwestern rail
road is enough to cause some Of the
ultra progressives TO regard his ap-
pointment with some disfaVor. But
so little is known of him among sem
ators that fairness dictated that some
thing more be learned than the mere
fact that Butler has represented
railroad or a street car company IN
litigation. or has acted a. member
of public utility valuation boards.
Buffers appointment however. will
be subject to closer scrutiny than the
nomination of some better known
man would have been, because those
senator's who are friendly to organi-
Zed labor have been pledged for
long time to withhold their approval
from any appointments TO the court
that appeared likely to make ii more
conservative, or in any degree less
friendly TO labor.
Ever since the Coronado decision
some months ago which Labor re-
garded as a heavy blow at its right
70 organize. The a. +. Of l.. and its
friends in Congress have been pre-
pairing to combat any appointee to
the bench that did not pass ;hoir
test.
This was part of the program for
liberalizing the Supreme Court
which the Federation adopted at it's
convention in Cincinnati this year La
Toilette. leader Of the progressive
group, addressed that convention in
criticism of the Coronado decision
and Of the courts general attitude
on labor questions He also present
ed a legislative program to liberalize
the court, the chief item Of which was
a constitutional amendment making
court decisions subjec TO veto by con-
gress. Nothing has yet been done
about that proposal, bu La Toilette
said he would press II when the Op-
was favorable. 1t will be
part of the new progressive pro-
gram in the next congress
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1922-11-24
Pay Visit To Mt.
Vernon Council

State Councillor Mrs. VI. D.. Belote
of Norfolk and Mrs. Naomi Swami,
junior past national councillor Of
Washington, d. c., paid visit to Mt.
eVrnon Council No. l, Daughters Of
America, last night. During the
evening the visiting officers and =
number of others made addresses and
they were introduced by Mrs. James
II. Mansfield this city, who is past
state councillor At the conclusion Of
the meeting refreshments were serv-
ed.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1922-11-24
To Investigate A Report
Of X. X. X. In Capitol
Try United Press.)

Washington, D. C., Nov. 24.--A
congressional investigation into re-
ports that the Ku Klux Klan recently
initiated a prominent government Oh
fetal in the capitol building will be
demanded by Representative Rainey'
HIS.
Reports 10 that ecect were puohsneo
here today in a special dispatch IRON,
Atlanta. and Rainev has prepared ana
introduced a resolution OF inquiry
Elliott Woods, superintendent oi
the capitol. today denied the report
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1922-11-24
Pill To Straighten
Senators Salaries Drawn

Washington. D. c.. Nov. PA bill
to straighten out the tangle concern
ing salaries of senators-causod bv
appointment of Mrs. Rebecca Felton,
first woman senator, for a day-ws
introduced by Senator Curtis, repub-
lican of Kansas today.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1922-11-24
BARON S0n 80 DIES

Rome, Nov. 2l.-Baron Sononio,
former premier Of Italy, died early to-
day
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1922-11-24
Bible Thought for Today

A. WATCH: - What say
SY into you say unto all,
~ Watch.-Mark 1887.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1922-11-24
ESTABLISHED 1854

Oldest Daily Newspaper in the
United States and Best Advertis-
ing Medium in Northern Virginia
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1922-11-24
WEATHER

q JeS =, section-Fair and colder
+. sAay: tomorrc~ fair and contin-
ued cool; diminishing northwest
winds.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1922-04-14
VRG|N|AN IS KILLED
: IN CHARLESTON BLAST
ErHill Blown to Pieces When
- 10000 Pounds En-
plodcs.
woR<MEN ARE VICTIMS
Shock Is Felt for Several Miles and
.-Buildings Arc Wrrckcd-Nnvy
10y Associated Press


-CHARLESTON. $. c.. April IA
Three workmen were reported killed
and several injured in an explosion
OF 10000 pounds of powder IN a
building near the Charleston General
Ordnance Depot. ten miles from here.
shortly before noon today.
,.One OF these killed was J. I'M. of
Virginia. foreman. who was blown
to pieces. Tho others were negro
workmen. Thirty or moro work
men were near the scene of the cx-
r!osion and they ran. hut some were
said to have been injured.
The shock from the explosion was
felt for several miles around the
scene OF the accident. and much en-
citemcnt was created In the city and
Iear-hy territory when the heavy
dc,ouatioN was heard and hcav!
Mack smoke could be disccrucd from
r. long distance. Buildings some
niles from tho scene were rocked by
The conclusion. The explosion took
Mace ut point somewhat isolated
..om the por, terminals and othc.
PROPERTY.
The shock was felt at tho navy
yard and At North Charleston
proper as well as far up the PENN.
Sula. but no property damage re-
suited excepting close TO tho scene
The big port terminals. warehouses
and pier plant were untouched. Il,
is believed that some OF the score
or two OF workmon who ran from
tho explosion were hurt. but tina,
has not been determined Several
small vacant houses near the maya.
zine were demolished.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1922-04-14
"'u broken their promises to follow
the straight and narrow path.

n'u broken their promises to follow
the straight and narrow path.
Funeral services for the woman
were held last night I'm the little
Chapei of the midnight mission OF the
rescue Society in Doycrs street. the
heart OF Chinatown. Men ana wo-
men VINO knew her laughed as n score
OF speakers. hardened to the ways
or the underworld. told stories Of
chinatown Gertic."
These had known her when she
was pariah. even on the lower East
sue. and most of them had been
lea TO better things by the woman
whose flower-covered coffin stood be-
iore the littlo pulpit. 1T was not all
laughter, however. for here and there
hands unashamed brushed away tears
mat flowed in tribute to one who had
occn as strong in doing good as she
nad been weak in following the
thorn paved path.
tourists who had gone 20 see
CHINATOWN tried to get into the
chapel. but only those who were re-
spectful were allowed to enter. Those
who did not show real sense OF
propriety were cast into the street.
ana policeman. standing near. was
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1922-04-14
-Four Voluntary uonkrup,r,c,

-Four voluntary petitions in bank
ruptcy were filed In the Cnitcu
states District Court yesterday
Walker ID. Ford. Richmond. gave hi.
Liabilities rs s35S. with assets as
Si?.O2. James y. T.. Vcstal. Rich
mond. gave his liabilities as SI.399
ana assets as $500. 6. n. Iioylc. of
Petersburg, trading as The Family
Grocery" also filed voluntary pc
tition. giving his debts rs s3.0S7 and
assets as 1898. The Petersburg sta
tioncry Company, Inc, Il Virginia
corporation with principal offices In
Petersburg. filed voluntary petition
with debts Of s2.SG0 and assets OF
SSG0g
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1922-04-14
STRANGE FUNERAL FOR
CHINATOWN GERTIE"
For Years an Oulcasl, Be-
comes Ministcring Angel
Overnight.
Try Associated Press.l

NEW YORK. April l3.-All that
was mortal OF Gertrude Merritt.
known 10 the lowly New Eorks East
Side simply as chinatown Gcrtic,"
was laid 20 rest today ut Linden Hin
Cemetery. Brooklyn. For years an
outcast in the streets And alleys of
the Bow"rr. when that thorough
faro was the synonym Of crime and
degradation. she became almost in a
single night. ministcripg angel to
the suffering. an intcrccder for the
crrinE. Il counselor of the weak, and
an avcuEinE shadow to those who
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1922-04-14

always looking the other way when
this occurred.
1t was Il strange funeral to many
OF the strangers who witnessed IL.
But it was sinning. loving. rcmcm-
boring throng that attended 1t was
n little fragment out OF the kaleido-
SCOPE life of n mighty city, and It
was all that Gertie would have
wished.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1922-04-14
sell. Hotel Mt bowling Green

REDERlCKSBURG. VA. April
l3.-James r. richards has sold the
Lawn Hotel at Bowling Green. Caro-
line County, TO w. w. Carpenter. OF
Richmond. for the sum OF $1,000.
MIR. Carpenter was formerly OF Fred
criclisturg He has taken charge OF
the hotel.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1922-04-14
PITTSBURGH POLICE
WILL SHOOT TO KILL

. PITTSBURGH. PA. April 49,
shoot To XIII orders were issued
yesterday by Chief OF Police John c.
Calhoun. following the cquipping OF
every police station In the city with
I'ol guns IN an effort to check the
crime wave that has been spreadiur
throughout the district recently.
I'VE must do sometbinr ,,,,
inc crime. superintendent Calhoun
stated. Il have equipped every sta
tlon In the city with the new guns.
Men have been assigned to give in
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1922-04-14

structions In the handling and shoot.
Ing or the riot guns. II Is up to tho
officers now. They must obey ythe
orders and shoot to Kill"
The orders OF the superIntendept
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1922-04-14

Followed tho report that the detec-
tive bureau and heads OF the depart
ncnts were unable TO cope with the
present situation and check tho
crime wave
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1922-04-14
Better Docking
T ABILITIES for
Shippers

improvements in the al
ready fast water freight SER
vice between Richmond and
New York are steadily being
made by the Richmond-Ne
York Steamship Company.
shippers have shown their ap-
probation of these added ia
cillties by increased patron
age. They are benefitting
directly-from faster service
and lower rates.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1922-04-14
~
\2j

Freight shipments between
Richmond and New York are
being handled now with dis
patch not eXcelled by express.
TO points beyond Richmond
and New York freightis moved
over connecting links at a
considerable saving i'm time
and money due TO the fast
water haul along the Atlantic
Coast and the James River.
Watch for these stories Of
the Richmond New York
Steamship Company every
Tuesday and Friday.
S. a. OVEN.
General Manager
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1922-04-14
7 T. r M $ :

One-fifth cash. balance in three (3) years payable
weekly, monthly quarterly
A discount of ten Q0) per cent will be allowed for
cash on deferred payments.
No taxes until lot is paid for in full
Deed to property will be given without cost when
one-half purchase price is paid.
Regardless OF small amount you pay down your
purchase, we give you actual possession at once so
that you may commence your home garden without
delay.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1922-04-14

"A word to the wise is sufficient'-Attend
the Hermitage Park Sale. Two Hundred
(S20OOO) Dollars in cash to be given away,
absolutely free.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1922-04-14
HERMITAGE PARK

consists OF lo homes 500 lots and acreage Practically the entire
gently rolling
ent force building Streets planting trees and generally
improving this All
! planted pecan and flowers in plenty
See these
comfort family living Hermitage Don't
that Richmond bounds
4 Hermitage Park certain enhance rapidly in value =
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1922-04-14
Attend the Sale

Street fare furnished free to and
OF whether purchase is made
Ouoftown purchasers Richmond will be
furnished railroad fare to Richmond and etur
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1922-04-14
Grasping!

HERMITAGE PARK, THE PLACE B
Located midway between Dunbarton a
Roads, about one mile from city limits, {
Lakeside car line, and just beyond Joseph
Hermitage and Lakeside Golf Clubs are
splendid stores, schools and churches ere
The place for the man of moderate means,
and suburban advantages are combined
taxes. What more can you desire?