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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1922-11-10
France Plans To
Rebuild Her Navy
Program Calls For Expenditure of
Twenty Millions Yearly For
Next Two Decades.
(By United Press.)

Paris. Nov. III France plans 10
rebuild her aiming at the reconstltu
ton of the French navy, bringing 1t
I'D to its prewar strength, but tax
sinS into account the limitation im>
posed by the Washington agreement
the minister of marine has elaborated
a project calling for the expenditure
of about S20,000,000 yearly for the
next twenty years. The plan VIII De
presented to the present session oil
the chamber of deputies.
Naval experts have recently been
laying stress on the fact that
Frances sea defenses have never
been so weak in comparison with
other nations since Napoleonic days.
Construction was suspended during
the war and scores of ships are out
Of date. A writer in the Petit Pa
risien sums up the total of Frances
fighting strength as six dread
naughts, five light cruisers, 38 large
destroyers, IL submarines, with three
old style cruisers of the Voltalre
type (10,800 tons), ten others of
still older pattern and a dozen or SO
torpedo boats, practically useless.
Observation-Disclosures mr. cd ON do ohod
As far as coast defense is concern
ed, none of the heavy batteries has
a range beyond the gilometreS Qesa
than four miles) Most of the hy>
droplanes and other aerial defense
weapons are out of date.
Comparing the navies of France
and Italy, which were placed on the
same footing at the Washington con-
ference, it is found that while the
number of dreadnaughts is the same
for both. Italy has much superior
light surface fleet in number and
quantity.
The minister of marines proposes
to ask for appropriations for tom
mage annually. He will demand pro-
vision for 1T5,000 tons for cruisers;
$4,000 tons for light cruisers, tor
pedo boats and destroyers and 65.-
900 tons for submarines and small
coast defense craft.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1922-11-10
To Mark Gadsby's;
Once Finest Hotel"
To Mark Interesting History Spots
Washington Attended Own
Birthday Celebration Here.
(Bv Capt. Geo. II. Evans)

AS has already been stated in the
columns of this paper, the Chamber
of Commerce is very interested in
having the places of historical inter-
est in this city properly marked, and
in order to do this it is is estimated
that it will be necessary to raise fund
Of about 81 300 This is very
worthy undertaking and one that
should arouse the interest of all
Alexandrians. There is not city in
the United States that has more gen.
uine history connected with it than
ours. 1t is said that Boston ana
Philadelphia, who have made much of
their history, cannot compare with
the many history making events that
transpired in this old city during the
Colonial and Revolutionary periods.
For instance, the Old City Tavern at
Cameron and Royal streets, later
known as "Gadsby's" is a silent SEN
tinel of the past, in its day this was
said to have been the finest hotel N
the United States" This was pop
ular resort and famous hostelry o.
noted figures before and during the
Revolution.
In this cavern was held the ir3t
celebration of Washington's birthday
with Washington present. Here Also
was held the first celebration Of the
adoption of the Federal Constitution
June 2S, 1881 which Washington
described. 1t is said that Lafayette,
John Paul Jones, Baron DeKalb and
other notable figures were guests III
this tavern.
The building adjoining this is also
a place of historic interest and is now
known as Washington's headquarters.
Here was held in pre-revolutionary
days the famous birth-night balls IN
honor of the King and Queen of Eng
land. Here Washington recruited his
first command of provincial troops
in the Great Meadows Campaign IN
1854. In this house also Washington
was ouartered when he received his
commission as major on General Brad
docks staff in 1775.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1922-11-10
Slot Machine
Cases Postponed
Arguments Will Be Submitted We'd
nesday Morning And Decision
Announced.

The hearing Of the cases of several
merchants charged with operating
slot machines AZ their places of bus.-
ness which are alleged to be in viola
tion of the law, slated for argument
this morning, was continued unit.
9:SO o'clock Wednesday morning by
Police Justice F. G.. Duvall,
Several of the attorneys represent
ing the men summoned stated that
they were not prepared to go into
the cases, and some said that they
only had been employed as counsel
yesterday. There were q large mum
her Of attorneys present, represent
ing the men who were cited.
Justice Duvall said that the ma
chimes would be grouped and one or
two decisions in the various KINDS
would undoubtedly effect all OF the
cases. There are he said two kinds
of slot machines, one with a prior
indicator which shows what the play
er will get before he plays and the
other with the coaster indicator thai
shows what he will get after the ma
chine Is played.
The decision in the cases is awaited
with considerable interest by thoss
involved for it will determine wheth-
er or not certain kinds of machines
Will De permitted to continue in OPP
Grafton in the city.
The state was represented by Com.
mOnwealth'S Attorney Woolls who
told the court ne was ready and an
XiouS to proceed with the cases.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1922-11-10
Special Session Decision
BY Trinkle Next Week

Richmond, Va, Nov. 10.-Deeision
as to whether or not he viii cali an
extra session Of the General Assem-
bly, of Virginia thi swinter to pass on
the question of providing additional
funds for foad-building purposes win
be reached by Governor
'Trinkle some time next week.
He so informed q scomrpittee of the
Richmond Chamber Of Commerce when
It waited upon him yesterday urging
the calling of special session for
that purpose. It was indicated to-
day that # the Assembly meet in sRer
cial session II may abandon the plan
for s12,O0G,eoO bond issue with a
one-cent tax on gasoline. and adQpF
instead d two-cent tax on gasoline to
be devoted directly to road construc-
tion.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1922-11-10
Tabulations Show That New
Senate Is For Soldier
Bonus.
3 MORE THAN ENOUGH
House Gains In Supporters Of Bill
Will Be introduced Soon After Con-
gress COnvenes November 2O-TO
Pass in 1923.
Try unifed Press.l

Washington, Nov 10.-The new con-
gress will override any presidential
veto Of the soldiers bonus bill, thus
assuring its enactment, it was re-
vealed today by comprehensive tab
ulation by United Press of adjusted
compensation strength in the Senate
elected Tuesday.
A careful poll of the senate as II
will be constituted after next March
4, based on votes of the old senators
in the present congress and on pledges
made by the new members during the
campaign shows that 67 senator's are
in favor of adjusted compensation,
27 are against it and the position or
two Is unknown.
A total of G7 votes for the bonus IS
three more than two-thrids of the
Senate-the number required to over
ride veto.
In the House, which overrode Presi-
dent Harding's veto of the measure
last September shortly before the
Senate blocked the measure by sus-
tanning the executives objection, SEN
timent is overwhelmingly in favor Of
the bill.
The democrats gained nearly 7j
seats in the lower branch and the
majority of these are known to be
for the bonus.
The soldier bonus is certain to be
re-introduced shortly after the con-
vening OF the new congress-, which
probably will be called into special
session shortly after March 4, 1928.
The measure also will be introduced
again in the present congress but IS
is extremely doubtful if it can nc
enacted during the few remaining
months of the current session.
The American Legion greatly en-
couraged by the increased majoritles
for the measure in both houses and
the favorable votes for the state bo-
nus in Illinois, Iowa, Kansas, Montana
and probably Oklahoma. is preparing
to launch a new drive for the federal
bill.
Success of the measure when IL
comes up in the new confress will de-
pend entirely upon the Senate, Inc
House has always voted overwhelm-
ingly for the bonus and will continue
to do so.
Of the Is new members elected to
the Senate, 10 are for the bill, the at
titude of 2 is unknown and only one
is against the bill.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1922-11-10
FINE CAST TO PLAY
AT CHRIST CHURCH

An adaptation of Charles Dickens ;,
story The Cricket on the Hearth hear Il.
will be played in the Parish han OF Oh
Christ Church tonight by a selected @
east. The initial curtain will H., be
drawn at s o'clock and the produc-
ton promises to be something more nor
than the ordinary amateur prodnc-
ton.
The cast is DR.. William Cation, John
Perrybingle. Frank A. Steele M mr.,
Tackleton, Judge Harry Cation, Caleb
Plummer, A. J. Rhodes, The Stranger,
Mrs. George P. Anderson, Mrs. Fleid- l9io-
sg, Miss Joyce Graham Dot; MISS MISS
Carolyn Wattles. Bertha; Miss Mar Ma:
garet Cation. May Fielding; MISS EIlz- ~,
abeth Snowden, lilly Slowhoy,, me
staging of the play is very elaborate
and the decoration are in perfect mar
monv with the age in which the scenes
of this play are laid. The cast IS one
of the best that could have been Sc
lected in the city.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1922-11-10
Will Not Let Ships
Change Their Registry

Washington, D. c., Nov. 10.-The
Shipping Board has decided to pro-
kibit any other American ships from
changing their registry in order to
avoid the Daugherty liquor ruling,
Chairman Lasker announced here to-
day.
In making the announcement, Lask
er explaied that the two ships, the
Resolute and the Reliance Of the
American Line, which hereafter will
fly the flag Of Canada because of
the liquor ruling, had stipulations in
their contracts fo- . change Of reg.
istry.
No other Amer ships have such
provisions. Lssko' and none will
be permitted to ri the American
flag becadse OF the prohibition
question.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1922-11-10
School Children To
Welcome Governor

The public school children will par
+icipnte in the demonstration next
Tuesday afternoon given by, the
Northern Virginia Odd Fellows AS
sciation. According to present plans
it is proposed to have the children line
up one one side of street yet to be
selected and carry flags and greet
Governor Trinkle as he passes along
the line of march together with the
other distinguished visitors who will
be here for that event. The parade
will move promptly at 2:SO o'clock IN
the afternoon.
J. William May, chairman of the
publicity bureau of the chamber OF
commerc, yesterday afternoon address,
ed the high school students and urged
them to take part and the invitation
was accepted.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1922-11-10
Political "Jazz" To Be Or
der Of Ensuing Two
Years.
CONGRESS NOV. 20.
independence or Party Rule Shown
BY Voters In Many Places In Tues
days Election-POlitica Leaders
Show Apathy.
CBy United Press.)

Washington, Nov. 1O-Danger sig
nails showed for both political part
les in Tuesdays election-signals
that were not lost on party leaders,
who, in apprasing the results of the
breaking away of the people from
party beliefs and the straight tick
et."
A greater independence of party
lines was shown this year than for
many elections. Examples of this
were the Massachusetts, Ohio and Ne
braska results. Governor Cox car
ried Massachusetts by a good ma
jority; his Republican running mate,
Senator Lodge, barely squeezed
through. A Democrats governor was
elected in Ohio, yet Senator Pomer-
enc, Democrat, was overwhelmingly
defeated In Ne. "a, the same
thing occurred, oters Scratch
while voting for Y. Bryan, Demo-
ing" Senator Hitchcock, Democrat,
crat, for governor.
This independence is but one of the
problems put up to party leaders
which promise to make the coming
two years full Of political Jazz"
The most immediate of these prob
lens is that of getting the Harding
administration legislative program
fairly we'll completed before the new
congress comes in. Recognizing the
certainty that Republican proposals
will have hard shedding after next
March, President Harding has called
congress into special session for No
vember 20. He wants to get the ap-
legislation out of the may by March
4, if possible, and then prevent con-
eress being in session very much dur
ing the remainder of his term. This
would keep hostile Democrats, newly
elected, from making trouble.
Other election results, likely to
leave their impress on the next two
years, included:
Tremendous popping up" of the
Democrats for 1924, and the begin
ming of booms for Democratic presi-
Dental candidates, chiefly AL Smith,
elected governor of New York.
A booming of progressive stock,
because the progressives will be able
TO control both house and senate IN
the next congress.
Increased power of the farm bloc
in both houses, instead of killing off
the bloc, as the administration hoped.
Made places for new leaders in
both Republican and Democratic
parties. The Republicans must choose
new house leader and the Democrats
a new one in the senate. There is
gossip that Senator Lodge may re-
ire as Republican senate leader, but
his is gossip. nothing more, and it
S unlikely that he will either resign
Voluntarily, or be forced out, at pres
ent.
Made the wet and dry question a
i've tissue and made it certain that 1t
will be one of the chief issues in 1924.
Revived the Newberry case.
Gave new impetus to the soldier
bonus demand.
There will therefore be no "adjOur-
nment of. politics" but rather an in
crease of political activity in the gov
ernment, with the Republicans trying
hard to come back in 1924, and the
Democrats trying to consolidate and
extend their gains.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1922-11-10
Socialist May
Take His Seat
Victor Berger Has Been Expelled by
House Twice-Comes From
Wisconsin.
(By United PressO

Washington, Nov. 10.-Victor Ber-
ger, Milwaukee socialist, who has
again ben elected to the House by the
voters of the fifth Wisconsin district,
probably will be allowed to take ms
seat without difficulty this tlme' II
was believed here today.
The House expelled him twice by
overwhelming votes, following his
conviction by federal courts Tor war
time violation of the espionage act
but since that time he has been ON
cially cleared of his conviction and the
feeling against him in Congress has
died down, along with most other war
preiudioes.
So far as hould be learned today
from spokesmen for the adminlstra-
ton, no move from that quarter VIII
be made toward having Berger ouSt-
ed third time.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1922-11-10
President PrOclaims
Red Cross Sunday
lDy United Press.l

Washington, Nov. 10-President
Harding today issued a proclamation
calling up on the American people to
support the Annual Red Cross Mem
bership Roll Call, beginning tomorrow
and continuing until Thanksgiving
Day. -r.'
He also proclaimed November y as
Red Cross Sunday, inviting the peo-
pie to unite with their spiritual
leaders in such observance of it as
may promote a renewed conservation
to the gospel of service based upon
divine injunction and sanctioned by
all good conscience. l.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1922-11-10
Two Prisoners Hang
Themselves In New York
my United Prcss.0

New York, Nov. 10-TwO prisoners
hanged themselves in the same cell
at police headquarters early today.
The men, Pons Gonzales, an actor,
and Abraham Goodbridge, a laborer,
were cut down unconscious and are in
3 critical condition in Bellevue hos
pital. .-
They had been arrested on q charge
Of eXtortioR, and were being held
They got rid of their attendant by
asking for glass of water. When
the attendant returned, ne found the
men hanging by strips of their shirts
fastened with belts TO the iron bar
ceiling Of the cell.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1922-11-10
Rail Labor Board
Prepares Program
Labor Ayowedly Out TO Abolish Tri-
bunal-To Present Facts To
Next Congress.

Washington, Nov. wv uh organ
lied labor avowedly out to abolish the
Railway Labor Board in the forth
coming tilt il Congress over eXten-
sion of its p~V,el'e, friends of the Board
are preparing program of improve
ments" for The tribunal to submit TO
Congress as soon as it convenes.
Claiming that the Board has never
since its creation been more than a
battle-ground for selfish contending
interests" because of deficiencies in the
law creating it, these proponents OF
the Board have drafted tWo-ply
program, enactment Of which will be
sought to forestall the drastic action
decided by Labor. 80 H..
Primarily, set of fundamental prln-
ciples, a sort of "bill of rights" sect
ting forth the rights Of labor, the
railroads, and the public in all dis
putes brought before the Board viii
be asked of Congress. This is deemed
essential as a foundation on which the
Board will base all its decisions, ana
indispensable for continuity OF policy,
lust as the Constitution is the founda-
ton of a single standard OF admins
tering justice. =.
The Board, its critical friends
claim, has had no obligatory code o.
practice to follow in settling dis
putes in the past. In a sense the
law has been the individual interprc-
tations of the Boards membership on
all questions arising before IT. The
body in its present form thus is at the
mercy of its personnel. The set OF
principles sought remove the menace
of mediocre personnel and be the 1ouh-
dation of a permanent policy.
This state of affairs has in the
first instance weakened the trust OF
all parties having anything to do with
the Board. Secondly, it has swept
whatever dignity the Board may have
had at it's inception. -,
If this guiding body of principles
can be obtained, the power to enforce
its decisions will be sought for the
Board. This power, however, GER
tain groups maintain, should not oe
entrusted to the Board as present con-
s+ituted for it would, in effect, deliver
into the hands of the Board the pow
er to enforce arbitrary decisions. 1t
is probably that many propositions for
altering in the compOsitiong OF Its
membership, for changing its loca-
tion from Chicago to Washington
where it will be in touch with the In
terstate Commerce Commission, an
other will be submitted.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1922-11-10
Vol STEAD'S SUCCESSOR
CALL SHIMSELF "KWAL-LE1

St. Paul. Nov 10.-Comment on
tbe election of Congress of the Rev
o. J. Kvale, Of Benson. who defeated
Representative A, J. Nolstead,. author
of the Prohibition Enforcement act,
is marked by the variety OF pronun=
Citations of Kvale's name.
Even his own constituents, unless
thew are of scandinavian descent,
have difficulty articulating the conf
bination XIV that is not irfrequent IN
the Norwegian language. For prac-
tical purposes. "Kwal-ley" with the
"a" as Call" viii do i one can
add slight scandinavian "V" sound
instead of the "W'' the pronunciation
is perfect.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1922-11-10

London, Nov. l0-London was cut
off from communication with Constan-
tinople today.
Rumors of serious trouble in the
near east ran unchecked, with the
foreign office, lacking official advlces
powerless to deny them.
The cabinet was called together at
10 o'clock to consider the situation.
What the Turks are driving at in
their arrogant assumption OF author
ity over the allies at the straits has
at last been made clear.
The Angora government demands
notification of all "capitulations
arising from defeat of Turkish arms
i'm the greats war. 1t considers that
victory over Greece has wiped out all
losses sustained by the Sultan's gov
ernment. =,
1--WE are an autonomous nation,
Perid Bey, nationalist representative
at Paris declared in a bellicose state
men.. I'VE do not recognize any pen
alties Incurred by the Sultan's gov
ernment."
When the British cabinet met, it
was stated that an official dispatch
from General Harrington had come
through, despite the cutting of the
cables by the Turks. The British
commander in the near east advised
the cabinet the position is most SER
iOuS.
British air experts were called in
To answer questions about a possible
military move against the Turks. Air
plants are expected to play big
part if war breaks out.
Bonar Law, who presided declared
the Turks sought notification of the
treaties of Mitros and of Severes.
They have agreed to abide on the
armistice treaty of Mudania, at the
same time exceeding it's conditions
and asking to drive the allies from
vicinity of the straits
Ferid Bey was quoted as saying,
1--WE shall ignore eapitulation entire
ly. For us they do not exist. We are
free. This is our country referring
to Turkey in Europe) and we shall
administer it as we like
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1922-11-10
Mrs. Harding Is
M Able To Walk Again

Washington. D. C., Nov. 16.-Mrs
Harding was able to walk today for
tine first time since her long Illness
began early in September.
She took a few steps around her
bed. Byigadier General Sawyer sta
ted, she continues to improves gradu-
ally. but that it will be several weeks
vet before her health will be re-
gained.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1922-11-10
Wilson Is Glad
-Ar That He Helped
nv United Prcsx.

Washington, D. C., Nov. 1O-Wood-
row Wilson sis glad" that his fellow
democrats thinks ne "was somewa>
connected with the victory of Tues,
day he told Thomas B. Love, by
the latter here today.
Love had wired the former con-
gratulations on. the victory" for the
things YOU stood for" Wilson's reply
read:
"Thank you warmly for your mes
sage l am glad. that you think ! was
in someway connected with the vic,
tories of Tuesday Greeting to all
loyal democrats
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1922-11-10
More Than 1000 City
Auto Licenses Issued

An effort to collect the automo-
bile licenses for the city is now
being made by the police. Thus Jar Jar
a total of little more than i;oOo
licenses have been issued. City Man
ager Rich stated today that there
are 100 machines listed as the
owners living in Alexandria. 1t IS
believed, however, that many WASH
ington parties come here and give
Alexandria addresses and secure
Virginia license. This in a measure
accounts for a part of the shortage
in the payment of city licenses, as
unless they reside here they are not
REQUIRED to take out city license.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1922-11-10
Middies Beach
Burning Boat
Practice G.aise Results IH Exciting
Time At Naval Academy
Sub-Ctaser Total Wreck.

Annapolis, Md, Nov. 10. = The
burning Sub-chaser which was beacheu
by Naval Academy middies after a
heroic battle to subdue the flames
was a total wreck today. No cf-
fort will be made to repair the snip.
The sub-chaser had been started out
on q practice cruise when the engine
back-fred and suddenly the entire fore
of the boat burst into flames. The
20 middies abroad formed water bri-
gades and prevented spread of the fire
while officers drove the ship 2 miles
through a rough sea to shore.