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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1922-12-28
Returns to Philadelphia

Returns TO Philadelphia
Mr.. l.. j. Garvey, of Philadelphia
has returned after spending Christ
mas with his brother, DR.. j. j.. Gar
yey, in South Pitt Street.
Dance Tonight
The Snowden Civic League VIII en-.
terrain at q dance this evening al
the Snowden School House, OF Her
bert Springs Station.
Return From Philadelphia
Lieut.. George c. Tasker, U. D.
N and Mrs. Tasker, returned yes
terday from Philadelphia, where they
were the guests of Mr.. and Mrs u
o. Runde.
Visiting in New York ,t:..
Miss Lucy Anderson ana MISS
Charlotte Watson left yesterday toi
New York. where they will be the
guests of friends over the New Year
Visiting in Martinsburg
Mr.. J. d. knight, Jr., lett To-Day
for Martinsburg, West va, 10 re-
main over the New Year with trienos
Shower For Miss Reed
Miss Eunice Ayers and MISS beat
rice Ayers entertained at most at
tractive miscellaneous shower last
evening. at their home in King street
IN compliment to Miss Ar6utls keed,
whose marriage to Mr.. Harold NAL
t;n will take place in January.
Among the guests were Miss Lou
$50 Reed. Miss Lenora Davis, MISS
Constance Reed, Miss Amelia Ernst
Miss Blanche Ernst, Miss Edna
Ernst Miss Elizabeth Chancey, MISS
Marion Martin, Miss Dorothy Martln'
and Miss Hlah Reed.
Guests From Buffalo
Mrs. Seager and Miss Seager ar
rived yesterday from Buffalo to De
the guests of Mrs. Charles Creign,-
ton Carlin, q. her residence IN North
Washington street.
Give Dance Fer Daughter
DR.. and Mrs. Samuel E. Moore
entertained at a dance last evening
at their home in Prince street Tor
theiradaughter, Miss Margaret Moore
Among the guests were, Miss LA
Goodlaw. Miss Helen Cannon, MISS
Virginia Dare, Miss Margaret Ogden
Miss Caroline Morton, Miss Susan
Thomson, Miss Adelaide Risdon,
Miss Virginia wilkins, Mss Dorothy
Haycock, Miss Elizabeth Swan, Miss
Jams Deahl, Miss Catherine LeaG'
ba,+er Miss Adena Earnest, Miss
Elizabeth Rust, Miss Caroline Rust,
Miss Margaret French, Miss May
Rixey. and Miss Catherine Thompson
Messrs Robert Wheat, Robert How
ard, Clarke Slaymaker, Robert On
ran, John Abram, Stanleigh Swan
Raymond Nesbitt, Walter Barney,
Francis Pohl, Jack Roger, James
Robinson, Reed Dunn, Miller Brad
ford, Dean Hearn, CORTLAND War
field, Philip Price, Harold Price Al
bert Hedley. William Moncure, Jack
Scott and John Hughes.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1922-12-28
IAshburner Visits -.
"a. War Department
Presents Norfolk's Bid For Army
Supply Base Terminals-Figures
Not Made Public


Norfolk, Va, Dec. 2s.-City Man.
ager Ashburner, of Norfolk, went to
Washington today to lay before the
War Department this city's offer for
the army supply base terminals which
the department has declared must
be off of the Government books on
or before January l.
Negotiations for this property, the
major portions of which has been
used for three years as the city's
municipal terminals, are conceded to
be of an extremely delicate character
and for that reason considerable Sec
recy surrounds them. Private corpo-
rations are also in the running TO
lease or buy the terminals, it is said.
The only figure made public in con-
nection with this proposed deal is the
Sl6,000,000 valuation placed on the
terminal by the Government, with an
annual lease fee of about 100000
What the city of Norfolk is prepared
to offer for the terminal is not de-
tinitely known outside of the City
Port Commission, although it is be-
lieved the city will offer 100000
year rent for the property.
Up to three weeks ago the Port
Commission was practically assured
it would be allowed to take over the
entire terminal project, consisting of
two concrete-covered piers and nine
warehouses, on the basis on which it
has been handling a portion of the
property. The city has held the prop
erty on a. percentage basis, paying to
the Government g share of the earn
ings. However, the War Department
has announced that, when the army
base is evacuated by the Government
January ], the Government will de-
mand that the piers ard warehouses
be either bought outright or rented
on fat yearly lease, the lessee to
gay insurance, upkeep and all charges
FOR maintenance.
The Port Commission feels the
SIC 900, 600 is an excessive figure and
that $lO,O00,000 would be nearer the
replacement value on the property,
,yk;ch cost S30,000,000 when built
dufin"' The var.
City Manager Ashburner made the
trip to Washington alone and will
return to Norfolk tomorrow to at
tend a special meeting of the Port
Commission, when the outcome of the
conference will be made known. Much
concern is felt by shipping interests
over the situation. but the Port Com
mission feels confident it can arrange
to continue operation of the termin-
ais under city control. 1t is said that
this operation during the last three
years, providing facilities never avail
able before, has done more TO develop
this ports business than any other
step taken in the last % years.
Chiggers usually enter. the skin near lar
the shoe tops or at points below the
knees, but sometimes they are Jared
from bushes or small trees onto the
neck and other exposed portions.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1922-12-28
HAMBURG LINER is
GIVEN UP FOR LOST

Hamburg, Dec. 2s-The 5000
steamer Heinrich Kayser, New York
to Brennan, has been given up for
lost. She carried crew OF "A, and
was last sighted Dec. g., off New
foundland, where she reported a
broken rudder. After wireless appeals
from the Heinrich Kayser ceased, YES
sells were unable to locate her.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1922-12-28
Supervisor For Armery'

Frederick Athey has been appoint
ed supervisor of the Armory which
will be thrown open Tuesday to the
children of the city Tor baseball, roll
Ter skating and other indoor sports.
The appointment of Mr.. Athey was
made by City Manager w. M. Rich
today. 1t is expected that the child
ren will largely patronize the arm
n1.,.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1922-12-28
Merchants Had a
Successful Year

According to reports made by the
merchants of the city to J. I. Pres
ton. OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES of the cham.
Der of commerce, the merchants OF
the city had one Of the pest ChriStI
mas business in their history ana
they also report having had most
successful year, it exceeding the bust
ness done last year.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1922-12-28
MIST IrsE NEW FORMS

Richmond, Va, Dec. 2S.-SnippeLs
Of both domestic and export freight
are being warned that after Deem,
her 81 no railroad in the United
States will accept shipments unless
bills of lading are made out on tne
new forms effective January l, II
was stated at the Offices of the state
CORPORATION Commission today.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1922-12-28
CITY BRIEFS

In the circuit curt for this city to
! Gay the win I of Charles P, Holder
was admitted to probate and John f
Holden, son of testator, qualified a.
sSxecutor. In the Corporation Cour
To-day Mrs. Margaret, E. Simpson
qualified as administrator of the es
| tate OF Charles E. Simpson, de
ceased. 80 Ef
There were no cases for trial il
the police court today.
Many persons have planned to keeI
open house next Monday in observ
ance of New Years Day.
The Kiwanis Club at its weekly
luncheon this afternoon, presided
over by Urban S. Lambert, wound W
its business for the year and received
reports of the years work. The new
ly elected officers will assume thelr
Offices next Thursday. The past year
according to the reports, was a most
successful one for the club.
Margaret Taylor, well known col
ored resident, died Tuesday at her
home, SOC Gibbon street.
The contract for the erection of the
clubhouse of the Old Dominion Boat
Club will, it is expected. be awarded
the successful bidder this week.
A slight fire on the roof of the
residence of Rev. Thomas X. Nelson.
at the Seminary, caused an alarm of
fire shortly before A o'clock yester-
day afternoon The fire department
responded and chemicals were used
in extinguishing the blaze. An over
heated flue is thought to have been
responsible for the fire.
Several persons who propose to bid
on the work of hauling trash and
ashes today called at the city mana
gers office and received the neces--
sary blanks. The bids will be opened
at a o'clock tomorrow afternoon.
The figures of the various drives
now in progress amount to the fol-
lowing to date: Anti-tuberculosis
Christmas seal, $39S.47; historical
tablets, $1,030.50; sixth annual Red
Cross roll call and Anti-tuberculosls
Society, $703 80.
A euchre party will be given Fri
day evening at S:15 O'Clock in the Ly-
ceum Hall for the benefit of st.
Rita's Church, Mount Ida. Many
handsome prizes have been donated
and the large advance sale of tickets
insures the attendance Of large
crowd
Mrs. Bessie Otis, wife of j. Otis,
died today at her residence, AL
South St. Asaph street. Her funeral
will take place at 2 o'clock Saturday
from her late residence.
A number of Alexandrians are ar
ranging to attend the annual meet
ing of the grand camp of United
Confederate Veterans which will be
held in New Orleans April 1913 next
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1922-12-28
GREEKS GET READY

Athens, Dec. 2S-The Greek govern
ment today planned to rush 100000
troops to Eastern Thrace to fight the
Turks in event of a breakdown of the
Lausanne conference. General Plas-
tiras is to be sent to the frontier next
week.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1922-12-28
Suit of Mrs. Alma Smythe
For $4,000 Postponed

The suit of Mrs. Alma c; Smythe.
against the Wardman Park Hotel, OF
Washington, to recoveg damages in
the sum Of $4,000 which was set
for trial today in the corporation
court before Judge Howard ". Smith
was postponed because Of the inabil-
itv of counsel for the Defendant cor
rcration to be present. When the
case is tried Mrs. Smythe will act
as her own attorney IN the case, II
is stated.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1922-12-28
THE ALEXANDRIA GAZETTE, THURSDAY DECEMBER e. 1922

lis all over, but the most that he has
said directly on his sffer is this;
at is squarely up to Congress.
Every change asked by the committee e.
save ene--has been incorporates.
We do not intend TO chapge-the oyer
againAit's squarely up to Congress-
as it nowgstapdsp 4 -. a. Z q IS
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1922-12-28
Nj. P. Sunday School
Celebration Tomorrow

The SUNDAY School of the Metho-
dist Protestant Church will hold its
annual Christmas Celebration tomor-
row evening at s o'clock. The Can
tata. "a jolly Time With Santa
Claus; scene l, Winter; scene 2, hv-
ing room; scene 8, Santa Claus
Work Shop and Workers. The pub
lie is invited TO attend.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1922-12-28
EPIDEMIC OF COLDS

There is an epidemic Of colds in
this city and almost every other per-
son is suffering from a cold. The sale
of handkerehiefs has been on the IN
crease and .laundryS and laundresSes
are working overtime as q result OF
the epidemic. incidentally the drug
stores are doing q thriving business
in the sale of cold remedies and the
end is not in sight.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1922-12-28

Cowrie shells are used for cur
reny. in traffic among the African
tribes.
Canada recently has. taken about
one-half of the iron and steel export
ed from this country.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1922-12-28

Montreal, Quebec.-0cean steam
ship arrivals here will total more than
1900 by the end Of the present sea-
son. '
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1922-12-28

The chiggerS habit of burrowing
the skin is not normal, and brings
about their death. Nevertheless, the
infls mmation thus caused may be-
come very painful, and where many
of the creatures have attacked s
person this may frequently lead TO
fever or other disagreeable conse-
quences.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1922-12-28
RESOLUTIONS OF RESPECT

RESOLUTIONS OF RESPECT
At regular meeting of the board
or directors of the Citizens National
Bank, of Alexandria, Virginia, held
this day, the following Resolutions
were adopted:
WHEREAS, our fellow member j.
Clinton Smoot, has meen called hence;
therefore be it resolved;
First; that in his passing away
this bank has been deprived of one
of its most active friends as well as
valuable official, and the members
of this board are deeply gricved by
his death.
Second; that we tender our sincere
sympathy to his family in their be-
reavement.
Third; that in honor of his memory
these resolutions be placed on the
minutes and be published in the Al
exandria Gazette and that copy be
sent to his family.
JOHN NJ. JOHNSON,
URBAN S. LAMBERT,
9Os-1c Committee
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1922-12-28

Chiegers usually enter the skin near
the shoe tops or at points below the,
knees. but sometimes they are Jared
from bushes or small trees onto the
neck and other exposed portions.
The Washington herald., 1922-08-10
WIFE IDENTIFIES
DROWNED MAN
Mrs. Mary Ciffel Claims
Body One Hour After
Burial.

An hour after the body of the
drowned man found floating in the
Eastern Branch of the Potomac
River Tuesday had been buried at
the District Cemetery for unidenti-
fed persons. the body was claimed
as that of Charles Leroy Ciffel, 43
years old. HOS o street northwest.
Through several pieces of cloth
ing kept at the District morgue
after the body had been shipped
for interment. the mans wife, Mrs.
Mary Ciffel made thS Identification.
The body will be re-buried at
Poolesville, Md, according to Mrs.
Ciffel.
According to Mrs. Ciffel. her hus-
band left home last Sunday. Early
Sunday afternoon, several boys saw
a man fully dressed struggling In
the middle of the river. Unable to
render assistance. they notified po-
lice, but when the Harbor crew
arrived. the man had disappeared
from sight.
Police efforts to recover the body
by dragging the river were futile.
Tuesday morning a railroad engi-
neer saw the body floating on the
surface. He notified police and the
body was recovered. A description
Of the drowned man printed in yes
terdays morning Herald, prompted
the wife to visit the morgue yester-
day, resulting in the Identification.
The Washington herald., 1922-08-10

he was received by the presidents
of every republic. he says.
Some day this week you may
hear once again the stentorian
voice of King Cole announcing to
the city that he has Heraids for
sale. When you do hear it, don't
pass him by. for you will have
missed the opportunity Of meeting
the undisputed champion newspaper
hustler of the world.
This super-newsboy began his
adventurous career in York. Pa.
twenty-one years ago. There the
travel bug found its way into his
system. and he started out on a
long wander" Wherever he went
Cole sold newspapers ana sold them
in such a way that he soon came to
be looked on as the premier hustler
of the world.
When the United States entered
the world war, Cole enlisted with
the Tennessee Infantry.
After the war he started for Eu-
rope to act as ambassador for the
thousands of newsboys in this coun-
try. Upon his return he headed for
South America and there visited the
capitals and large cities of every
republic.
King Coles principal object Is to
re-establish the Brace Memorial
Newsboys' Home in New York City
and to start similar homes in other
countries.
The Washington herald., 1922-08-10
LIFE NDANCER,
WIFE DECLARES
Court Issues Order Forbid
ding Conductor to As
sault Spouse.

Restraining orders were issued
yesterday by Justice Hitz, of Equity
Court. to forbid Edgar v. Bryant,
former street car conductor, from
any act of violence toward his
wife, Mrs. Laura v. Bryant. The
latter claims her life is in danger
from his alleged threats to kill her
Attached to Mrs. Bryant's petition
was an affidavit signed by her
daughter, Emma G. Bryant. Is
years old, who supported her moth
er's claims and declared that she.
too. had been mistreated.
Mrs. Bryant, former employe Of
the Bureau of Engraving and
Printing. recently started divorce
proceedings, charging cruelty and
insufficient support. Bryant was
acquitted some time ago of an as
sault charge in Judge Mattingly's
court. the result of a family dis
pute.
Bryant formerly worked on an
"owl" car. and declared that his
wife made him do housework all
day. after he had worked all night.
They live at 1909 East Capitol
street.
The Washington herald., 1922-08-10
TRAFFIC COURT DISMISSES
TWO CHARGES OF COLLIDNG
Negro Pays SIS for Driving While Drunk and
Minor Offenses.

Charges o. colliding brought
against William X. Hartung, promi-
nent real estate broker. 1901 Six
teenth street northwest. and John
Levy. 525 Seventh street south
west. were yesterday dismissed
after trial in the new Traffic Court.
Both were charged with colliding
in rapid succession with a light
passenger car owned and driven by
Conrad Schroth at the intersection
of Central avenue and Benning road
Sunday afternoon, July 30.
1t was alleged that Hartung and
Levy were driving on the wrong
side of Benning road with the re-
suit that when Schroth turned to
the right into that road. Hartung's
car scraped his left front fender
and that Levy's car. Immediately
behind. did the same. Hartung
stopped his car a few feet further
on, only to get bumped by Levy's
machine.
After hearing evidence in which
The Washington herald., 1922-08-10

tie various cars were alleged to be
going from less than six to more
than thirty miles an hour at the
time. Judge Robert P. Hardison de-
creed a dismissal.
Pleading guilty to charges of
driving while drunk. falling to
have proper tags. and falling to
produce a permit. William Burns
colored. was fined a total OF SIS.
Burns was arrested some three
weeks ago. but was given time to
get sufficient money to meet the
fines.
When 1t was discovered that the
papers in collidns case were
made out against the husband in.
stead of the wife. who had been
driving. the husband. Frederick
McKeever. civil engineer. promptly
took the blame upon himself. He
also took care of a $40 fine.
The forty-two persons falling to
answer to their names at the open
ing of court forfeited a total Of $3.50
in collateral deposits.
The Washington herald., 1922-08-10

have been taken, The National Pic
torial News Crawford and Carter
productions) is taking moving pic
lures of some OF the more attrac-
tive competitors for the title. These
pictures are being shown at Loew's
Palace Theater and B. F. keith's
Theater. The bill is changed each
week. and arrangements can be
made for those who enter late in
the contest to obtain the advantages
of appearing on the screen.
Best known Girl In ID. c.
Although these films have no
bearing on the selection proper. they
serve to acquaint washingtonians
with the attractive young women
who may become Miss Washing
ton" They also give those who
appear an enviable opportunity to
come to the attention of moving
picture producers who are ever on
the lookout for new talent.
Miss Washington" once chosen.
will become the best-known girl
in Washington. News reel pictures
of her will be broadcast from coast
to coast. During her stay at the
beach she will meet hundreds of
interesting people. including the
artists of national note who will
Judge the beauties to select Miss
America" All these contacts will
assure her a brilliant future II she
cares to become an actress or
model.
The startling thing about this
whole program is that neither
Miss Washington" nor any of those
entered in the competition will be
at the slightest expense at any
time. The rewards are only due
the most beautiful woman in Wash
ington.
The Washington herald., 1922-08-10

Three sections of the city represented by the young
whose photographs abov few of the
ddates seek the honor of becoming Miss Washington
Miss Catherine Shea who appears the left lives
6I Neal northeast Miss Annie Smith, the right. lives
in the southeast seon-oI6 Miss May Ponorow below
represents the northwest 232 Thirty-fifth street
The Washington herald., 1922-08-10
KING COLE, CHAMPION NEWSBOY,
SELLS WARES HERE. ONCE MORE
Super-Hustler Has Visited 29 Foreign Coun-
tries Since Selling Heralds in 1917.

King Cole. the worlds greatest
newsboy, is back in town.
Perhaps you remember this leath-
er-lunged super-hustler. Back in
February, 1917, he sold Heralds on
the corner of Seventeenth street and
Pennsylvania avenue, where his
shouts completely drowned out all
traffic noises.
Since then King Cole has visited
twenty-nine foreign countries. He
talked with kings, princes and pres
idents and then went out into the
streets to show the newsboys how
to sell papers.
While in London last year the
newsboy king chatted with Lloyd
George. the Prince of Wales and
many other British notables. Dur
ing his recent trip to South America
The Washington herald., 1922-08-10
Maryland u. Holds
Club Week Program

COLLEGE PARK. Md. Aug. .. =
Three visitors. Judge Frank 1. Dun
can and Logi Bennett. of Towson. and
Victor cushwa. Of Hagerstown, spoke
at today's club week program at the
University of Maryland to 2s2 boys
and girls who are here from the
various counties of the State.
Duncan and Cushwa were present
as representatives of the Maryland
state Bankers Association. Duncan
spoke Of his long experience with
boys as judge of the juvenile court
of Baltimore County. Both he and
Cushwa referred to the opportunities
,pen to rural boys and girls. Bon
lett,s contribution to the program con-
sted OF series Of rapid fire crayon'
aketches
The Washington herald., 1922-08-10
Roosevelt Says u. S.
Mag End Tie-UD

ROCHESTER,, n. Y, Aug. 9.-The
government stands ready to call a
halt In the mine and rail strikes
in the interest ofNhumanity, unless
there Is an immediate settlement
of the disputes, Theodore Roose-
welt. Assistant Secretary of the
Navy. said today. He spoke as
honor guest at the annual outing
of the Monroe County Supervisory
at Newport.