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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1922-04-10
SEEK OPINION
BEFORE NAMING
COURT CLERK
Attorney General Written to
Anent Vacancy EX-
listing
NEWPORT NEWS SAME
To Decide Whether Judge Can APP
point For Long or Short Term
Affect Towns or Villages of 1000 or

The attorney general Of the state
has been asked by Judge Robinson
Moncure for an opinion regarding the
filling of the vacancy in the Office of
the clerk of the courts caused by the
death of Newell S. Greenaway.
The unexpired term of Mr.. Greena-
way would end February l, 1923. and
on last November Mr.. Greenaway was
reelected for term of eight years
to succeed himself which would make
his total term end February l, 1881.
The question arises whether or not
it is within the province of the judge
of the corporation court to fill both
the present uneXpired term and also
the new ,erm for which he had been
elected. There has been a wide differ
ence of opinion on the subject and
the city of Newport News is confront
ed with exactly the same proposition
and the officials of that place also
have asked the attorney for a writ
ten opinion on this matter.
Pending a decision from the attor-
ney general on this subject the vac
ancy caused by the death of Mr..
Greenaway will remain untitled. It is
regarded as highly probable that the
vacancy soon will be filled after the
opinion is handed down.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1922-04-10
P,O. INSPECTORS
INVESTIGATING
HUGE FRAUDS
Hope For Clean Sweep of
Winter Resort COnfi-
dence Men
OHIO BANKER VICTIM
"Bunco Steerers Involve Business Men
In Seemingly Legitimate Schemes
Over $4,000, 200 Is Harvest.

Washington, April 9.-An orgy Of
swind!ing, by which organized bands
have reaped millions in the play
grounds Of the wealthy in the South
ern United States, is coming to light
through investigation OF the loss Of
$4,000 by an Ohio man in business
deal in Florida, which turned out to
be a fraud.
That postotlice inspectors are push
ing a thorough investigation, with a
fair prospect of making clean sweep
of the swindlers and terminating their
practices in the gathering places OF
wealthy transients in Florida and else
where. was disclosed tonight.
Federal authorities are closing a
net, in which they expect to catch on
charges of grand larcency those VINO
robbed this latest victim. They hope
to inspire a cleanup among the South
ern pleasure resorts Of systematized
fraud by "confidence men" and bunco
steerers." who, with all the old tricks
from wire-tapping and lost pocket
books and with all the modern trim
mings from operations in exclusive
clubs and apparently legitimate en-
terprises, to use OF airplanes, have
been mulching visitors.
p. p. Nicholson, DilliOnvale (Ohio)
banker and coal operator, in connec-
ton with a recent pleasure trip tG
Miami, it is learned, was persuaded
to interest himself in land invest
ment, with others, and, according to
his representatives. was robbed OF
$4,000 which had been deposited as
part of the deal. His agents are run
ming to earth members of "conti-
dence" gang. Former Chief of Police
Smith, of Cleveland. has remained IN
Florida. while Frank w. Poulson, at
torney, and Mr.. Nicholson, have come
East to continue phases Of their in
vestigation.
Mr.. Poulson has been in consulta-
fion here with Rush u. Simmons.
Chief of Postoffice inspectors, and held
series of conferences with officials
and others.
W. 7. Burns. director Of the Bureau
If Investigation of the Department of
Justice, said the cases came under the
province Of the Postoffice inspectors,
hut that the swindlers had cleared up
So 600 600 in the South. Recently an
Ohio case came to his notice in which
the prospective victim was to have
nosted $4,000 in a deal, and opera
+ivcs. going with the man when he
went to put up the money. gathered
in five prisoners. whose trials are be-
ING conducted by postoffice inspectors.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1922-04-10
Baracas REFLECT

The entire list of officers of the J..
R. n. Curtin Memorial Barca Bible
Glass of the First Baptist Sunday
School were unanimously reelected
for second term of six months at
the regular meeting of that class
held yesterday morning The eXecu-
tive committee submitted the nomi-
nations of the present officers fol
election and upon motion the class
reelected them.
The officers to serve for the en-
suing term of six months are | S.
Carpenter. president; Clarence Wells,
vice-presdent; W. c Topping, sec.
retary; Leslie c. Lane, assistant
secretary; G. J. Minor, treasurer; \
L. Williamson. teacher; X, +. Knight,
Jr, assistant teacher, and Miss
Lillian Amos, pianist.
Reports were made of the work
which has been done in the past
term and much Improvement was
noted. The attendance yesterday
was 101.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1922-04-10
IN CONGRESS
YESTERDAY
SENATE

Senate was not in session; will meet
today at noon.
Finance committee completed con-
sideration Of the permanent tariff bill
and ordered it reported to the Senate,
which will be done Tuesday or We'd
nesday.
The program contemplates = delay
of a week or ten days before its con-
sideration is begun to enable sena-
tors to study its provisions.
Foreign valuation, rs the basis upon
which adj valorem duties are to be as
sessed, was adopted by the committee
by vote of Z to 3.
The valuation plan includes several
bolstering provisions designed to take
care of the unusual economic situation
throughout the world. particularly in
Europe These provisions are in line
with the recommendation of Presi-
dent Harding
At the session Wednesday, Julius
Kruttschmidt, chairman of the South
ern Pacific board, will submit a state
ment on the comparative condition of
the railroads during and after the per
iod OF Federal control.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1922-04-10
Cardinals Hold Practice

Field Manager Walter Disbrow of
the Cardinal Athletic Club baseball
team, had his lads out for practice
yesterday. The work on the new play
ing field is progressing nicely and
will be in firSt-clasS condition for the
Cardinals opening game to be played
during the latter part of April. Dur
ing the present week business man
ager s. Bernard De Vaughan and
Manager DiSbrOw will have an up
to-hate backStop erected. Seats will
also be built for the convenience OF
the baseball fans who attend the car
diUalS games, and, best of all, they
viii be absolutely free at all times.
What more can the Cardinals offer the
baseball fans of Alexandria for their
attendance everything free - our
players are playing for love of the
game and the pleasure of trying to
defeat baseball teams superior, or
equally rs good as the Cardinals.
During the many years the Cardinals
have been playing baseball in Alex
andria, their president has always en-
deavored to entertain the followers
OF the great national game to the best
of his ability-Gnd the year 1922 will
be no exception to the rule Rally to
the banner of The Oldest Independ-
ent Sandlot Baseball Club in Ameri-
ca" they are deserving of your sup
port. Encourage the young athletes
by your frequent attendance at Sun
day afternoon games, as il will give
new life to them, and, AT the same
time, make them play harder to de-
feat rival baseball teams. Be sure to
see the Cardinals opening game.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1922-04-10
HOUSE

Met at noon and adjourned at :
O'Clock y. m. until noon today.
BY a vote of % to - in the conf
mittee of the whole the House adopted
an amendment t. he Justice-State
Department appropriation bill proyid-
ing that no part Of the appropriation
rarried shall be used Cor prosecution
of any organization, person, K, for en-
tering into combinations or agree
ments having in view the increase of
wages. shortening OF hours or better
ing conditions Of labor. or for prose
cutting farm producers or farm assoc
iations, &c. for organizing IN an eff
fort to obtain ana maintain a fair
and reasonable price for their pro
ducts.
Phil II. Penna. Of Indiana. former
miners union official, and now an op-
orator. told the labor committee the
rank and file of shc union would not
long continue to support their leaders
under present conditions.
Tho United Nine Workers" said
Mr.. Pcnna. "do not respect contracts;
they have not an honorable record IN
their policy, and when men say they
d., they speak erroneouSly. The pub
lie is entitled to know that fact
Chairman Nohn. Of the labor cor1-
mittee, gave out telegram from the
Central ana Northern Ohio Coal OPP
orators association saying its mem
hers would be glad TO "try and end the
coal strike by a joint meeting with The
miners" as the committee had sug-
rested.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1922-04-10
GRAND JURY
HASFOURCASES
Divorce Probe Jury Takes
Up Afternoon With
Criminal Docket
Delay Work OH Divorce Investigation
- Soon TO Begin Work on Its
Report
Annroved March 23, 1922.D

The grand Jury that is engaged in
probing the divorce situation here
reasscmbled at o'clock this after
noon and took up the consideration
of four criminal cases that has ac-
cummulated since it has been in ses~
SION. Two are for grand larceny,
one for robbery and one for maIlc-
ious shooting. Fourteen witnesses
have been summoned. 1t is not
thought that the jury will consider
the divorce situation today. although
within q short time they will begin
the work of formulating their re,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1922-04-10
Band Concert Given
At City Aims House

The Citizens Band Yesterday az
tornoon at 3 o'clock gave a sacred
concert at he city aims house for the
benefit of the inmates of that insti-
tntion The concert was greatly en-
loved At the conclusion of the con-
cert \ short address of thanks was
made by Supt. Joshua Sherwood
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1922-04-10
Easter Egg Hunt

Next Saturday afternoon there
will be an Easter Egg Hunt on the
lawn of Mr.. and Mrs. d. Mauchlin
Niven in Braddock Heights, from
to 1 o'clock Children of the neigh
borhood. ROSemont and Alexandria
are expected TO be present. An ad-
mission fee of % cents will be
charged and the sum collected will be
contributed to the fund for the
maintenance of the chillren'S choir
at Emmaule Chapel, Braddoek
Heights.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1922-04-10
Holy Week Services
In Grace Church

Monday Fvering PRAYER and ad-
drr IS. p. m.
Tuesday Evening prayer and ad-
dress ) y m.
"Wednesday Evening prayer and
snocial preacher. 8 n. m.
Thursday:-Holy Communion, 7:3O
p NJ.
Good Morning PRAYER and
addrees. 1920 a m.
Good Friday Passion service, u
to 3 y. m
Good Friday Evening prayer and
address 3 p. ~.
Saturday Evening prayer and
Baptism. ; q m.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1922-04-10
Business Women Meet

The April meeting of the Business
and Professional Womens' Club
will he held in the omen. as arranged
at the last meeting and at tho ulace
dcsicnato1 at that time. at : o'clock
tomorrow evening. when the Girl
Scouts will he the guests of The CLUB.
ANY member who was not nres-
ont y. the last meeting to have
heard the plans for the open ar
meeting oan get definite information
Nv telenhoning Miss Mary Monroe Or
Miss Corinne Reardon.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1922-04-10
RJJUDING PLANS
FOR BOAT CLUB

The building committee Of the Old
Dominion Boat Club held a meeting
yesterday and discussed plans with
an architect for the erection Of It's
pronoged new Club house. Another
meeting will. it is expected be held
this week. at which time the plans
will be further considered by the COM
mittee.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1922-04-10
WASHINGTON
DAY BY DAY
(From our Special Correspondent


Washington. April 10.-The steam
shin "Leviathan," the largest snip IN
the world, formerly sailing under the
German flag as the "Naterland ana
known as the most palatlal OF 1ne
transatlantic passenger greyhounuS,
which was taken over by the United
States government during the war
for use as an Army transport, VIII
leave New York probably today or to-
norrow for Newport News, Virginia
The giant liner with a full service
crew of 676 and under command OF
CAPTAIN W. J. Bernard, Superlntend-
ant of the Army Transport Service
viii tie up at the plant of the New
port News Shipbuilding and Dry Dock
COMPANY where it will be recondltlon-
ed for future use as a transatlantic
liner. go.
Full information of the condition
If the Thimble Shoals and Newport
News Channels, through which the
Leyiathan will have TO pass, has been
made bv General Beach, Chief of
Army Engineers and by the civil en-
gineers OF the ship contracting COM
Dany to insure the safe passage OF the
shin to it's destination. The two chan
nels have been swept and a suitable
berth has been dredged, with ample
entrance form the fairway, which Will
allow the ship TO enter the berth from
the river through deep water area.
Three pilots will be used to navi-
gate the ship from New York to New
port News, Captain w. S. Mclaughlin,
a New York pilot will take the ship
out of the harbor, Captain Stowe will
bring the ship down the coast, while
the Virginia Pilots Association have
recommended us their best pilot, Cap
tain James G.. Peake, who will bring
the liner safely through the Virginia
Capes to Newport News.
Following the recent Executive or
der of President Harding summary
dismissing James l.. Wilmeth as Di-
rector of the Bureau of Engraving and
Printing and - chiefs of divisions at
the plant. the announcement of Sec
retary of the Treasury Mellon that
the big government money plant would
be closed for Ut least a week begin
ming today caused another sensation
at the Capital.
All sorts of stories were afloat as
to the cause which prompted Secre-
tary Mellon 10 take such action. 1t was
charged that gross frauds had been
discovered Us the result of recent
investigation conducted by Secret
Service operatives and special agents
of the Department of Justice into the
operations of the Bureau and that
prosecutions might. result, but Eliot
Wadsworth, Assistant Secretary OF
the Treasury, who has immediate
supervision over the establishment
set at rest all such reports by flat
denial.
at has been the custom for many
years past" said Mr.. Wadsworth, ito
take stock, so to speak, at the Bureau
of Engraving and Printing every two
years. Heretofore, this has been done
without closing those bureaus affected
or laying off of any of the clerks, but
it was found upon investigation that
money could be saved the government
if the establishment were closed dur
ing this period of stock taking"
Mr.. WadSworth was asked whether
the cloSe-down of the government $
money making plans had anything to
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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1922-04-10
ESTABLISHED 17sA

Oldest Daily Newspaper IN the
United States and Best Advertis-
ing Medium in Northern Virginia
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1922-04-10

Fer this sectiOn-Fair and con-
tinaeo warm today; tomorrow
partly cloudy and warm
High tide tomorrow 6:25 a. m.
1913 p. m.
Bonners Ferry herald. [volume] (Bonners Ferry, Idaho) 1904-current, 1922-02-16

Every editor has received them says
a writer. The postmaster sends them
to the editor, but the postmaster is
not to blame. There was man named
Tim Short who had the postmaster
send us three notices to stop his paper
as he did not want it any longer. On
investigating our subscribers list we
found that Tim was Short $3.50. He
never paid a cent and stopped the
paper as a matter of economy to us.
A few evenings ago we stepped into
church and Tins melodious voice rang
out clear in that soul-stirring song,
Jesus Paid 1t ALL" He might have
been mistaken but his earnestness i'm
pressed us. The next day we sent him
receipt in full begging his pardon
for not knowing that he had made an
assignment of his Miner
ton Sun.
Bonners Ferry herald. [volume] (Bonners Ferry, Idaho) 1904-current, 1922-02-16
Hard Time Dance at PorthiII

The young people Of Porthill who
are determined to have good time
despite hard times, arrayed themselves
in their oldest clothes and enjoyed a
hard time dance at the Odd Fellows
hall on Friday last
Among other enjoyable features a
kangaroo court was established in the
hall and all those who became sub
ject to fine and were unable to re-
spond, were incarcerated in "the cool
er" under strong chains and padlocks
until bailed out by compassionate
friends.
Prizes given for the most appro-
pirate costumes were won by Susie
Hurry of Creston and Bob Hawks of
Porthill, the latter also acting as judge
of the kangaroo court.
A sumptuous supper was served at
a late hour and dancing continued un-
til the small hours.
1t was generally agreed that this
was one of the most enjoyable events
held in Porthill recently. A number
of out-of-town guests were present.
Bonners Ferry herald. [volume] (Bonners Ferry, Idaho) 1904-current, 1922-02-16
Westbound Homeseekers- Fares

On the first and third Tuesdays,
March to November, 1922, inclusive,
the Great Northern railway and other
lines running through the northwest
will establish homeseekers fares from
eastern terminals to stations in nor
thern Minnesota, North Dakota, Mon
tana, Idaho, and in Washington, east
of the Cascades, on basis of one fare
plus $500 for the round trip. Tickets
TO Montana and points east will be
first class, to points west of Montana
second class. Return limit 81 days
from date of sale. Stop-over privi-
leges being allowed in homeseekers
territory.
1t is expected these fares will be
used for basing purposes by all lines
west OF Chicago and st. Louis, afford
ing favorable opportunity to induce
homeseekers from all territory west
OF Chicago and st. Louis to investi-
gate the resources of the northwest.
Bonners Ferry herald. [volume] (Bonners Ferry, Idaho) 1904-current, 1922-02-16
AUTOS VALUED AT 40 MILLION
II. o. Jones Says There Is Car for
Each SIS Persons in the State.

The total value today of all auto
mobiles in Idaho is estimated at 40
million dollars states Robert o. Jones,
secretary of state.
There is one car for every S.5 per-
sons in the state, the official contin-
ued, and if every car of the 52,041
registered in the state in 1921 were
filled the entire state could be on
wheels at one time. Also, there is one
car to every two families in the state
In discussing the cost of admins
tering the registration department, Mr.
Jones said it costs AZ cents to buy
two plates, send out forms to the coun
ty assessors, handle the applications
in Boise and mail the plates to the
applicants.
ut is the intention of the state de-
partment," Mr. Jones said, ito keep
the revenues from the sale of auto
mobiles as high as possible and put
as little into the work of administra-
ton as is needed"
Receipts from the sale of licenses
in 1921 totaled $S41, 265.25. In 1921
increased 0.8 of ] per
cent while revenues decreased 4 per
cent
Bonners Ferry herald. [volume] (Bonners Ferry, Idaho) 1904-current, 1922-02-16
NAVY ORDNANCE
WORK SUSPENDED
THOUSANDS OF EMPLOYEES ARE
AFFECTED BY SECRETARY
DENBYs ORDER
MEN ARE GIVEN BURROUGHS
President Harding Receives Report Of
U. S. Arms Delegation and Con-
ference Treaties; Bids Last of
Foreign ENJOYS Farewell

Washington.-The first effects of
the arms conference on the employ
ment situation We're felt when several
thousand mechanics and artificers In
navy yards We're temporarily laid off
after Secretary DENLY had ordered
suspended all ordnance work designed
for the naval vessels slated for scrap
ping" under the naval treaty.
The instructions were issued in line
with President Harding's order sus-
pending work on the vessels under
construction affected by the treaty.
Navy yards affected are those at
Washington, New York, Philadelphia,
Norfolk, Mare Island and possibly Bos--
ton. The ordnance plant at South
Charleston, w. Va. also was affected.
President Harding received the re-
port of the American arms delegation
together with the conference treaties.
The president also received the fare
wells of the last of the arms delega-
lions, seeing Admiral Baron Kato and
Vice Foreign Minister Hanihara of the
Japanese delegation; Jonkheer f. Bee
laerts Won Blokland, and Jonkheer w.
III. Faurort, Of The Netherlands; AL
bert Sarraut of France and the three
Chinese delegates, Wellington Koo,
minister to London, Chief Justice
Wang of the Chinese supreme court
and Minister SEE, Chinese envoy to
Washington.
Secretary's Denbys suspension or
der was made public after $50 of the
1000 employees at the Washington navy
yard upon reporting for work were Civ
en- temporary furloughs'' without pay.
Most of them were machinists. Cap
tain A. l.. Willard, director of navy
yards estimated that nearly 1000 CT
william mechanics and artificers in navy
yards would be laid off. Approximate
ly 600 at each yard, it was said would
be affected at the New York, Philadel-
phia, Norfolk and Mare Island yards.
In addition, it is expected that the
order will affect men employed on
construction work on the battleships
and battle cruisers in private yards.
Bonners Ferry herald. [volume] (Bonners Ferry, Idaho) 1904-current, 1922-02-16
CALL FOR BIDS

Notice is hereby given that the un-
dersigned Clerk of School District No
IA. Boundary County, State of Idaho,
will receive bids for the delivery of
So cords of Green Cut Seasoned Tam
arack and Fir 4-foot wood 25 cords
to be delivered at school house by
September 1, 1922. and remaining 80
cords to be delivered on or before
January 1, 1923.
All proposals must be in sealed en-
velopes, marked Bids" directed to the
Clerk of the district, and must be
filed with the Clerk of the district not
later than 10 O'Clock, a. M, March IL,
1922, alter which time no bids will be
permitted to be changed or withdrawn.
The Board reserves the right to re-
ject any and or all bids.
Dated February 18th, 1922.
GEO. W. WRIGHT, Chairman.
INEZ CAVE, Clerk. mar2-3t
Bonners Ferry herald. [volume] (Bonners Ferry, Idaho) 1904-current, 1922-02-16
RAIL WORKERS WILL
CONFER WITH MINERS
Majority of Organizations of
Transportation Systems
Accept Invitation

Indianapolis.-1he first joint meet
ing of the representatives of the rail-
road mems organizations and the
United Mine Workers of America will
be held in Chicago February 81, ac-
cording to an announcement made Sat
urday by John L. Lewis, president Of
the mine workers, who called the meet
Ing.
The purpose Of the meeting, as an
nounced by Mr.. Lewis invitation to
the rail union chiefs for the confer
ence, Is to consider an alliance of the
100000 members Of the rail and mine
union organizations sin resistance to
proposed attacks on wage scales"
The miners, meeting In special con-
vention here, will adopt their policy
In seeking new wage agreements, eff
fective April 1.
President Lewis said the acceptance
by the railroad organizations of the
miners invitation to enter joint
meeting was practically unanimous
and especially gratifying"
II luulCdltS tlidl lllb OISdHlItu rdll-
road workers and mine workers." said
a statement issued by Mr.. Lewis, "haye
profound appreciation Of the neces-
sity for closer cooperation and reflects
a determination to utilize every proper
means of protecting the interests Of
the men employed in these basic in
dustries.
Mr.. Lewis concluded his statement
with the expressed belief that the Chi
cago meeting will be fruitful of re-
suits that will reflect credit upon the
associated organizations and demon
strate the capacity of labor to intelli-
gently organize for the promotion of
its Ideals"
The letter setting the date and place
for the meeting was sent to B. NJ.
Jewell, president of the Railway En-
ployes' department, American Fedora
ton of Labor, Chicago, and heads of
the 10 so-called standard railroad EN-
ployes' unions.
Bonners Ferry herald. [volume] (Bonners Ferry, Idaho) 1904-current, 1922-02-16
Commitment To Mrs. Hamm

Mrs. It. S. Kerr entertained COM
pany of her friends at luncheon on
Saturday in honor of her mother, Mrs.
Hamm of Pennsylvania, who is spend
ing the winter with her. After lunch
con the afternoon was spent tying a
comforter. Those present were: Mrs.
w. S. Walker, Mrs. Burnham, Mrs.
Hewitt, Mrs. Chas. O'Callaghan and
Mrs. M. p. DeWolf.