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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1922-04-07
LITTLE NAVY
Gains VICTORY
IN THE HOUSE
House Committee Votes to
Merge Personnel and
Scrapping Bills
MOVE IS OPPOSED
Not DISQUALIFICATION
Taken to Force Senate to Accept
Sharp Cuts In Personnel.

Washington, April 6.-The Admin
istration went down in defeat again
yesterday on its naval policy, when
the House Committee on Naval AT,
fairs. upon reconsideration consoli-
dated the Personnel bill and that
known as the "Scrapping' bill, and
reported the merger measure to the
House.
Upon its face this was purely a
parliamentary proposition, but act
ion of the committee, led by Chairman
Butler. was decisive test Of strength
on the part of the element in Congress
bent upon reducing the naval strength
of the United States below what all
naval authorities believe to be the
point of safety and that element
which is fighting fierccly 10 maintain
the treaty ratio of strength.
The Omnibus Navy bill, now before
the House. provides for an author
lied" personnel of $4,000 men, but it
is well understood that when the ap-
preparations committee brings out its
Naval Supply MI money will be pro-
vided for only $4,000 men no matter
what the authorized strength may be.
Today's legislation is deemed nee
essary on account of the constitutional
Congress for the size of the army and
navy. Inasmuch as the scrapping of
ships under the treaty is limitation
on the naval forces of the country pas
sage by the Congress Of the bill intro
duced today will meet all the legal
requirements.
It's purpose is set forth in the first
section, which reads:
"That for the purpose of giving eff
feet to the provisions of the treaty TO
limit naval armament concluded Feb
ruary 6, 1922, by the United States,
the British Empire. France, Italy and
Japan, respecting the abandonment of
shipbuilding programs and the scraD-
ping of capital ships in excess of the
number which the United States may
retain in conformity with the said PRO
visions, the President of the United
States be and he is hereby authorized
to make any such disposition, as in his
judgement may be proper, of any cap
ital ship of the navy built or building
and to cause to be taken such action
as is necessary for the scrappinG of
capital ships to be dealt within that
manner in accordance with the said
provisions"
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1922-04-07
LOOK FOR COAL
FAMINE IN SIX
WEEKS TINT;
Drive Upon All inorganic.
ed Mine Fields Is Con-
tinued by Strikers
FARLEY A FAILURE
Efforts Are Unavailing Miners
Claim Shut-DOwns Are Increasing
Lewis Sees Finish Fight.

New York, April 7.-Continuation
of the union drive upon the non-union
fields of Pennsylvania and West Nir
ginia. but more particularly the Con
nellSville field. where United States
Steel Corporation interests have ruled
supreme for 30 years, and the dec'ar-
alton by Philip Murray, vice-prcSi-
dent Of the United Mine Workers,
that at the present rate of non-union
mines closing down the country will
be in a coal famine within six weeks,
were the high lights in the coal strike
yesterday.
The days developments also in
cluded the definite breaking down of
the attempt of the House Committee
on Labor to bring about conference
of part Of the operators in the central
competitive field with the union chiefs,
to make a new basic contract. Joining
with Indiana and other parts of OHIO,
the operators Of Southern Ohio, the
Pittsburgh district and Illinois re
fused to meet in such conference and
40 notified Chairman John l.. Nolan.
From the various kilograms Mr..
Nolan extracted a grain of comfort
in the assurances from operators in
the several areas that they stand will
ling to negotiate district settlements.
John /. Lewis. president Of the
miners organization took n more
pessimiStic view.
at means" said he. finish fight"
With all this. however. Connells-
vile. where for the first time since
the strike broke. the famous-or in
famous, as the reader may prefer
state cOnstahularv went into action,
breaking up a miners parade in Mas
ontowu in the heart Of the district.
The sending Of additional troopers
into Uniontown by spccial train, on
its face showed that the state officials
considered The situation threatening.
however conflicting the reports reach
ing the outside world.
Mr.. Lewis. retelling 4 report re-
ceived hv telephone from Pittsburg.
declared - mines were down in that
country.
Il will not pretend to 90 into de-
tails" said he. "but ! will saw this.
that every pound of coal we shut off
from the market hastens the end.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1922-04-07
AUXILIARY TO
FURNISH MEALS
"Y" Ladies Will Serve
Luncheon to $4,000
Campaigners
Sewing Class to ClOse-Attendance
Figures Given-Cake Sale
Success

The Ladies' Auxiliary of the Young
Mems Christian Association at its
regular monthly meeting at the Cham
Der of Commerce last evening decided
to serve the meals for the campaign
committee which will raise SIo,OOO.OO
for the local "Y'
As there will be six or eight full
meals to serve for one hundred and
thirty men during the week Of the
campaign the ladies fully realized the
magnitude of the task they were un-
,dertaking, which did not seem to daunt
them in the least Mrs. Harry B. Cation
president of the auxiliary appointed
as a general committee to have charge
of the work Mrs. c. w. Wattles, chair
man, Mrs. Richard Acton, Mrs. Car
roll Pierce, Mrs. j. f. Simpson and
Mrs. Charles Nicholson.
The ladies will not attempt to do
the work with the auxiliary alone but
will draw from the various churches
and the mothers of the Pioneers Of
the city. The auxiliary was unanimous
in the opinion that at last time
has come when the boys and men of
the city will actually have home of
their own and they felt ii real pri-
velege to have a part in the campaign
for funds.
1t was also decided at the meeting
to close the sewing class for girls,
which meets Saturday afternoon at
the Chamber of Commerce, with a
picnic at the grove of Chas. Nichol-
son in North Braddock. The. girls,
numbering over sixty, belonging TO
the class will be taken to the grove
in motor cars and real picnic staged.
Mrs. Richard Acton. chairman of
the educational committee. reported an
attendance of "a at the ladies gym
nasium class for the month; 10 at
the girls gymnasium class; u at
tended the class in citizenship and
Virginia government; the girls cook
ing class had 80 present; 81 attended
the women's dress making class; the
Shakespeare class was attended by
63: 165 attended the girls sewing
class; and motion pictures were shown
to 175 girls, making a total of 16O
which came under the influence of the
extension department of the auNili-
airy.
The cake sale at the office of Gra-
ham and Ogden the eighteenth of last
month was reported TO have been a
success and nearly fifty dollars add
ed to the extension fund of the ladies.
Il was also reported that the lecture
by Lieut.. Dennis Whittla at the Young
Peoples Building March 2lst was
largely attended and highly appre-
ciated by all present.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1922-04-07
OWNERS CAUSE
DELAY IN WORK
City Engineer Ready For
Street Improvements as
Soon as Deposit is Made
One Third of Cost to be Paid at Once
City TO Take Notes For
The Remainder

The work of improving South
Washington street from Duke to
Franklin street. Prince street from
Royal to Henry street, Duke street
from Royal to Henry street and
Pitt street between Prince and Duke
streets, is being held up pending the
payment on the part of he property
owners of their proportion Of The
cost. Property owners may pay one
third of the total csot for the I'M
provement of the streets and give
their notes for the remainder.
Until this is done the work of i'm
proving these thoroughfares will be
delayed and the city engineer is an
xious to proceed with the work at
once. Persons desiring the work
done should call at once at the city
engineers office.
The city has placed down curb in
front of Washington public school
building on South Washington street
and later may do the work of I'M
proving the center of the street. The
remainder of the work, however, will
have to be delayed until the property
owners pay their proportion of tho
cost.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1922-04-07
KILLEDIN ACCIDENT
Bruce LamOnd Was Brother of Clyde
G.. LamOnd of This City

Bruce B. Lamond, thirty-two years
old, manager of the plant at Lamond
station, District of Columbia. who was
killed yesterday while inspecting
machinery at the plant, when the leg
of his trousers got caught in a cog,
was brother of Clyde c. Lamond OF
this city.
According to employees at the plant,
Lamond had been attempting to ad-
Just clay feeder and was returning
across the open gears when his trou-
ser leg caught in the cOgs. Since the
death of his father, several years ago,
he had been in control of the plant.
Yesterdays accident is the second
of the kind in the LamOnd family.
Some time ago, Augusta, Bruce'S
brother, lost an arm when it became
caught in the machinery at the plant.
Lamond was a lieutenant in the
world war and served overseas. Short
ly after returning from France he
married Miss Lillian Semple, who
worked in President Harding's office
when he was in the Senate. The wife
and an 1S-month-old son, Bertram b.,
jr., survive.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1922-04-07
IN CONGRESS
YESTERDAY

House
Met at noon and adjourned at LAB
p. IN. until noon today.
Mr.. Blanton, of Texas, threw the
House into an uproar IN a speech, IN
which he charged unnamed members
with "measley graft" in connection
with their stationery allowance OF
S125 year.
In fiery ten-minute speech Mr..
Garner, of Texas, declared that Bian-
ton was "as common q liar as ever
spoke word of English in this coun-
try"
After shouting that he "wOuld hold
the gentleman personally responsible
if ne calls me a liar" Blanton left the
chamber at the outset Of the verbal
attack upon him.
Mr.. Summers, also of Texas, start
ed toward Blanton, shouting, You
know YOU are a liar!" and, scenting
trouble, the sergeant-at-arms was
summoned by the Speaker, but was
not needed, as Blanton went out.
Before ne took mis- seat Mr.. Garner
said ne believed he voiced the senti-
ment of 434 members of that House
chat Thomas Blanton, of Texas, is
q disgrace to the House of RepreSen-
tatives and ougAt to be kicked out.
Under a resolution offered by Rep
resentative Connally (Democrat).
Texas. the President would be asked
"to take appropriate steps to adjust
the diplomatic relations between the
United States and Mexico"
Agreed to the conference report on
the navy radio bill, extending until
1925 the time in which government
lines would be permitted to handle
press and commercial messages.
An omnibus naval bill, including a
provision authorizing the President to
scrap such ships as may be necessary
under the arms conference agreement
and in such way as in his judgement
may seem best, was introduced by Mr..
Butler. of Pennsylvania.
The judiciary committee reported a
bill for an investigation of the estab-
lishment of contract labor at the Fed
eral prisons at Fort Leavenworth,
Kan, and McNeills island, Wash.
SENATE
Met at noon and recessed at 4 :43
p. m. until 11o'clock this morning.
The additional judges bill was nm
der consideration and will be finally
Continued on Page 81
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1922-04-07
ELKS TO INSTALL
Newly Elected Officers TO Take Up
Duties Monday Night

Alexandria Lodge. No. 75S, Benev-
olcnt and Protective Order of Elks'
will be installed at the regular meet
ing which will be held Monday,
April 10, at 8 o'clock by Past Dis
trict DeDutv Grand Exalted Ruler,
Robert S. Barrett.
The officers TO be installed at this
meeting are !. J. Garvey, exalted
ruler: William F. Moore. esteemed
leading knight; II. d. Garter, es'
teemed loyal knight; F. J. McDer-
mott, esteemed lecturing knight;
George w. Bontz, Jr., secretary: II
Friendlander, treasurer; I. d,
Downey. tyler; J. A. Lvrich, trustee
for two years; Gettys Myers, trustee
for three years
At this meeting an Atlantic City
Club will he organized and the vari.
Gus committees of the lodge will be
appointed The installation ceremon-
les will be followed by a smoker.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1922-04-07
AGAIN RUMORED
that MELLON
WILL RESIGN
Charles ID. HilleS Mentioned
as Possible Successor
to Treasury Post
BLAIR'S RESIGNATION
Commissioner Ready to Step Out if
Harding Authorizes Removals In
Revenue Bureau

Washington, April THE Cabinet
resignation rumor factory resumed
/ operations yesterday because Of the
apparent split among high officials
over the reorganization. or the so>
called "HardingiZing," Of the Inter
nal Revenue Bureau. There was a
fresh outcropping Of wconfirmed re-
ports that Secretary 4. W Mellon,
of the Treasury Department, would
resign if the Revenue Bureau is re-
organized in the face OF his state
ment that TO general reorganization
was contemplated
The Treasury Department situa-
ton remained more on less a puzzle.
Assistant Secretary Elmer Dover,
named by the Administration to go
through the Customs Service and the
internal Revenue Bureau and put
them on an efficiency" basis. is re-
porting regularly to the President re-
garding his nlans. II Is said that
Mr.. Dover is going directly to the
White House and not clearing his
recommendation through his official
chief. Secretary Mellon Mr. Dover's
plan of reorganization for the Inter-
nal Revenue Bureau is known 10 be
before Mr.. Harding and Mr.. Dover
himself indicated today that the
scope Of the changes for the good
of the service was up to the Presi-
dent.
Charles Dewey Hilles. of New
York, a former chairman Of the Re-
publican National Committee, is
mentioned as a probable successor to
Secretary Mellon if the latter quits.
Various names are suggested il
Commissioner Blair gets out.
Senators King, Harrison and Car
away, Democrats, held a conference
today and it is planned that tomor-
row in the Senate there shall be re-
newed Democratic demand for an
investigation Of affairs in theIntes~
nal Revenue Bureau and an inquiry
into the recent wholesale dismissals
of the Bureau Of Engraving and
Printing, including Director Will
meth.
1t was learned from a reliable source
that Mr.. Blair'S resignation is now
ready for submission 70 the Presi.
dent and will be forwarded to the
White House the moment tho reports
of a general shake-up in his bureau
are confirmed
This fight has been provocative OF
charges and counter charges of all
kinds. Friends Of the Internal Rev.
enue Commissioner assert that he
has been the victim of conspiracy
to make a political raid on the Fed
eral tax collecting agency. while
supporters Of Mr.. Dover's program
insist that under Mr. Blair the coll
lection Of Government revenues has
not progressed as was expected
The Dover faction charges that
the Internal Revenue Bureau con-
tains host Of employees appointed
by and loyal to the Wilson Admins
tration. and that Mr.. Blair has re-
fused to discharge these men and
substitute loyal Republicans in their
places. This refusal to dismiss
"Wilson appointees. the Dover
crowd contends. is primarily respon-
sible for the present Generalization
of the tax collecting machinery.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1922-04-07
WASHINGTON
DAY BY DAY
(From our Special Correspondent

(From our Special Correspondent
Washington, April IL never
get worried over woman simply be-
cause she wears a red hat on the
street"
In this way, Attorney General
Daugherty today answered an inquiry
as to whether the Department of JUS
tice had been warned that May-Day
demonstrations might be expected in
certain sections of the country, es-
pecially in view Of the coal strike.
Il do not believe the miners will
attemt any demonstration on May
Day." said MIR. Daugherty "for feel
sure that they would not look upon
any such act as contributing in any
degree to their own interests. The
law and order reports | have received
since the strike began are most sat
iSfactory in every respect. OF course,
when so many men are Idle discussions
among them are likely to produce BIT
ter feeling to some extent. But up to
the present time the strike has been
conducted in the utmost order and no
attempt has been made TO resort to
violence OF any kind so rs reports
to the Department of Justice Indicate
The conversations that have thus far
taken place among the miners and
their representatives have been of the
most friendly character"
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1922-04-07
NEW ORGANIZATION
United Order of Golden Cross Com
mandery Formed Here-l00
Charter Members

The United Order of Golden Cross
was formed in this City Tuesday eve
ming April 4, unddr the name of
Alexandria Commandery No. 1881,
with large attendace. A large num-
Der of people were given the Degree
which was conferred by the st. Johns
Commandry from Washington who
performed the work beautifully and
much to their credit.
This order is an Organization that
will benefit all who are connected
with same. as it is social and inter
esting organization in the form of
an Insurance Order the rates of which
are very reasonable and therefore
within the reach of the majority OF
our citizens.
The Lodge has a membership of
about 100 which we hope to increase
within the next so days at which time
the Charter will close and all per
sons desiring to unite will have to pay
initiation fee which until that time
will be omitted Those who desire to
unite with US kindly give their names
to any of the following Officers: Noble
Commander, DIR. II. A. Wood; Vice
Noble Commander Miss Margaret
Campbell; Prelate, Mrs. RAYMOND
Middleton; Herald, Thomas Hender-
son; Financial Keeper of Records,
Mrs. Mary RambO: Keeper of Records,
Miss Marion Chauncev: Treasurer J.
NJ. Greenstreet; Warden of the Inner
gate. Mrs. May L. Rambo; Warden of
Outer gate, Herald Everett; Trustees
c. Garrison, c. Greenstreet and Mrs.
NJ. Rambo.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1922-04-07
New Stores Open
In Del Ray

A new drug store and one of the
Atlantic and Pacific Tea Stores will
open up i'm Del Ray. The Drug Store
will open tomorrow. April s. and the
grocery store will follow in thO
course of the next week
The Del Ray Drug Store will be
opened under the expert supervision
of w. II. WhittleSey, who is also
proprietor. and for many wears con-
nected with the Peoples Drug Stores
of Washington, and will carry a
complete line of drugs as we'll as
having a large sanitary soda foun-
tain.
At the opening of the drug store
tomorrow many free articles will be
given out as will be seen by refer,
ring to the advertisement in an.
other section of the Gazette
The Great Atlantic and Pacific
Tea Company will open its doors 10
the nublic within the next few days.
The citizens of Del Ray, one OF
AleXandria'S most prosperous s'l-
huroS. are we'll pleased with this
recogmhon given them from these
outside sources and think that 1t
sDeakS we'll for the prosperity of
their community
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1922-04-07
TESTIMONY IN
DIVORCE PROBE
IS CONCLUDED
Record of Evidence En-
braces About 100 Type
written Pages
MEET AGAIN MONDAY
Work of Formulating Report Will be
Begun Then-Expect Jury VIII
Complete Work in Week.

The grand jury in the corporation
court or March 27 began an inveS-
tigation into the divorce situation
here late yesterday afternoon COM
pleted its task of hearing testimony
and adjourned to meet again at :
o'clock Monday afternoon.
The jury on Monday Afternoon
will start the work of formulating
it's report. One of the jurors stated
today that it probably would be a
week before this task is completed
This jury has heard the testimony
Of about fifty witnesses. including
almost all of the attorneys of the
city together with a number of
rooming house keeperes and others.
Some of the witnesses have been be-
fore the jury several times. About
four and one half hours was the
longest time any one witness has
been before the jury.
The jury may it was stated today
have to recall more witnesses, but
at the present time it is stated that
so far as known no more witnesses
will be recalled.
The testimony taken before the
Jury embraces about 100 typewrit.
ten pages which would make good
sized book. This is the second probe
into the divorce situation here, the
first probe being conducted by q
special committee Of seven members
of the Alexandria Bar Association
This committee began its work last
January.
The grand jury is composed OF
Mayor J. NJ. Duncan, foreman, Frank
T. King. Kenneth W. Ogden, s W
Pitts, William Desmond. W c. Drury
George X. Brawner, Elliott Hoffman
and r AbramSOr
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1922-04-07

The House office building resembled
nothing 50 much yesterday as three
ringed circus with the usual crowd Of
idly curious torn between desires 10
see in action some wealthy coal barons
from Pennsylvania. a celebrated for
mer actress and boy chess wonder.
Inasmuch as the three shows were
conducted on three dfferen; floors,
the spectators had to choose between
the three. but some did the circus on
the installment plan and saw little
of each.
On the first floor, the spectators
were treated to the sight Of the House
Labor Committee attempting slow tor
ture on a number Of coal operators
from the wilds of Pennsylvania.
On the second floor, Lillian Russell
Moore was the attraction before the
House immigration Committee. Some
of the members called her Mrs Moore
Others called her Miss Russell, while
still others insisted that she was Mrs.
Russell. Chairman Johnson finally
settled tho argument by addressing
her as Mrs. Moore.
Continued on Page -
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1922-04-07
EMINOLE
HONORSITS
PASTSACHEMS
Red Men Smoke Pipe of
Peace and Friendship at
Celebration
CONGRATULATE TRIBE
Adoption Degree is COnferred-Great
Senior Sycamore Hughes Present
Buffet Supper Served.

The past saehem's council of Semi
mole Tribe No. 80 held last night in
the wigwam of Seminole Tribe was a
big success.
A large delegation of members of
the order was present ana extended
q welcome to the past sachems who
attended the council. Sachem Thomas
VI. Jones, Jr. presided and made the
address of welcome in behalf of the
tribe and in conclusion of his welcome
he extended the honered guest seat
around the council fire and presented
each past Sachem with calumet.
All Joined in the ceremonies and
smoked the pipe of Peace and
Friendship that has been extended 20
the past chiefs, by their sachem Great
Senior Sycamore Roscoe f. Hughes
Of the Great Council of Virginia was
present and received a cordial wei
come from the membership, in his re-
marks he congratulated the tribe on
the great success of the Past Sachem's
Council.
The adoption degree was conferred
on a class of palefaces by the degree
team Of the tribe after which q social
session was enjoyed, during which adj
dresses was made by the Great Senior
Sycamore and several of the past
sachemS. Mr.. :. William May the
first sachem of the tribe, presented to
the tribe in behalf Of paleface Mr..
Frank A. Bayliss a handsome toma-
hawk, and the acceptance was made
by Thos NJ. Jones, Jr. After the pro-
gram a buffet supper was served by
the Glad Hand Committee and at
late hour all departed for their pri-
vate wigwams after an evening of fun
and good fellowship.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1922-04-07
Three Found Guilty
One Year Each in Penitentiary For
Grany Larceny

Graham White, Robert Shelton and
J. ". Thompson, all colored, accused
of robbing Ephriam Brown. colore:,
of Fairfax county. were tried yes
terday in the corporation court and
in each case the jury returned a
verdict of guilty and fixed their
punishment at one year each in the
penitentiary. , The alleged offense oc-
cured March 10. Attorney Collins
represented the first two named men
and Attorney Robert Thomas rep
resented the last named The LIST
case was tried last night John W.
Reed was foreman of the jury.
Others on the jury were Charles I.
Blunt John P. McDermott, Claude
Haves. Harry Aiteheson. Alex. Kauf-
mann. J. J Hanrattv. John J. Haley,
Joseph c. Bowie, Arthur Herbert. Jr.
Heber Thompson, William H.
Luckett.