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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1922-12-19
Authorities Have No Clues
In Case Of 100000
Robbery.
CHICAGO ALERT
Detectives Believe Eva Lewis, No
torious Female Bandit, Was Party
TO Crime-Chances OF Escape
Good.

Chicago, Dec 19.-All roads into
Chicago were guarded today following
the receipt by police of tip that the
bandits who robbed the Denver mint
of 100000 were headed this way.
Federal authorities declared they re-
ceived the Tip" from woman who
refused to divulge her name. The in
formant. said members of the gang
were from Chicago.
Operatives were Immediately sent
to points along roads from the west.
Plans were also made TO search all
transcontinental trains.
Denver, Colo, Dec. 19.-Authorities
Of eight states today Joined in the
hunt for the seven bandits who yes
terday held up and robbed the United
States Mint here of 100000 in cur
rency and fatally wounded Charles
Linton, bank guard.
No trace of the bandits had been
found early today although police in
Colorado, Utah, Arizona, New Mexico,
Wyoming, Nebraska, Kansas and Ok
lahoma were watching all transporta-
ton routes.
Authorities so far frankly admitted
they had no clues.
Shortly after "the battle of the
mint" occurred authorities were de-
luged with hundreds o ftelephone calls
telling of a speeding touring car. Ell
forts to locate the car failed.
Police believed today the bandits
separated within few minutes after
the daring holdup was staged. :.
Chief of Detectives Rinker declared
he believed Eva Davis. member OF the
notorious Lewis pans. which operated
IN Missouri atfew ago, was con-
nected with the up.
Eva was rcleaseu from the state
prison three weeks ago after serving
a sentence for her participation IN
a holdup and gun battle near Colorado
Springs two years ago. when two OIL
ficers were slain by members OF the
Lewis gang. She was questioned late
Yesterday at her home near Denver.
If the bandits made their way into
tie mountains pursuit will be dlfticult
and their chances of escape extremely
good, officials said.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1922-12-19

More activity is developing daily
among the contestants for the Ga
zette's two free automobiles and the
hundreds of dollars in cash awards.
Again, tomorrow, the list of the can
didates will be published. Keep a
sharp lookout for the changes that
will be shown. Notice the new Give
ones" whose results show that they
boldly challenge the entire field.
An out-of-town candidate wrote the
campaign manager that she had Just
awakened to her own possibilities.
Others, either by word of mouth or by
their own accomplishments, have sig
nified that they are in to win. A more
marked spirit of, "If l don't win the
big REQ first prize car, someone else
will have to go some y is evident:
Slowly but surely getting under
way, the campaign is really speeding
up"
Candidates are warned that switch
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1922-12-19
IMMORTAL SARAH
WON'T TAKE REST

Paris, Dec 19-"My son insists
that | take . rest-but for me, rest
means death
The immortal Sarah Berrhardt,
stricken as she was about to appear In
Sacha Guitry's new play at the Ed
ward Seventh Theater, thus deilcd the
entreatas OF friends that she aban-
don the stage and spend the years that
are left her in ease and comfort.
Her physicians. after an anxious
night, issued bulletin at ! ! a. ni., TO-
day which said:
"The crisis fortunately quickly pass
ed. but Madame Bernhardt demands
absolute rest for few days and COM
pete isolation"
This was signed by Doctors Desnos
and Obissier.
There is really no danger" DIR.
Desnos later assured the United Press.
Madame Bernhardt will live to at
tend my funeral yet
The one very real peril however, It
is admitted, is Bernhardt's refusal
10 surrender. and concede herself an
old Woman, despite her rs years.
II am going to return to the stage
a soon as | have recovered from this
slight indisposition," she insisted to
friends who urged Ter to give up.
Her manner was vigorous and she
remained bright and CHEEKY in def
ance of the malady, diagnosed by
physicians as syncopses.
Syncope (correct) is fainting fol-
lowed by stupor.
an the morning" she said, in des-
cribing hCr attack, 81 felt perfectly
well. Then suddenly I felt as if a
dagger had been thrust into my back;
"My whole body was like ice.
was able to call for help, and | don't
know what happened afterward: :.
81 don't want to die like Moliere,
she insisted. ~ am all right now.
But if / stop to rest, ! will die:
Bernhardt was taken i'll in her
dressing room just before the crowd
began to arrive for the production OF
"Un Sujet de Roman" ~
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1922-12-19

Santa Claus is insured of good lot
of cooperation in this work in Alexan-
dria this Christmas. The meeting at
the Young Peoples Building yester-
day afternoon accomplished its pur-
pose and definite plan was mapped
out in order that no child who was
really deserving would be missed when
Christmas comes around.
Mrs. T. Clifton Howard will handle
the Gazette's contributions and all
contributions received through its'ap-
peal. Another meeting will be held
Thursday evening when all represenl,,
tatives of various organizations Will
meet for the last time. A good many
cars will be needed next Sunday ar
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1922-12-19
Cargoes of Corn" From
North Carolina Pass
Through Here
IS BOUND FOR ID. c.
Bootleggers Growing Bold and Most
of Them Are Armed-Reyenue
Men Risk Lives In Chasing These
Men.

The federal prohibition authorities
are just now casting their eyes toward
The gateway to the South" because
according to reports a large quantity
of North Carolina corn liquor is pass
ing through this city just now enroute
10 Washington.
The work of '1aying for" the boot
leggers will be started at once and the
federal authorities within short
time hope to have many in their net.
w. E. Burrell, federal prohibition
agent, said today, that bootleggers are
working in shifts. A goodly part OF
the corn liquor from North Carolina
comes by way of Petersburg where it
is said it is transferred to other cars
and before it reaches Alexandria an
additional car takes part of the load
and then the bootleggers continue the
trip TO Washington. their cars not be-
ING sufficiently overloaded to attract
the attention of the authorizes.
The bootleggers making these trips
as a rule are armed. bold and daring
and have frequently fired upon their
pursurers when given chase by the Of
ficers. :,
Locally. according to Mr.. Burrell,
there is q comparatively small voiume
of licror. tho big cargoeS going
through to Washington. These ma
chimes carry, he says, anywhere from
sixty to one hundred and eighty gal
Ions each trip.
The revenue men according to Mr.
Burrelf are Just now busily engaged IN
pursuing the bootleggers ooeratlng Do
tween Baltimore and Washington:
r1,iny the past two weeks svvefss'
r,en have been killed and many acct
dents have occurred.
The bootleggers. ne SAYS; piace NO
valne on human life and frequently
smsu ears that come in their way are
s,ruck broadside. The men engaged
IN this traffi, have NJ scruples and do
nct hesitate at ouything In order TO
,.;va themselves the RIGHT of way wnen
thew are being chased by the revenue
men. o.,,,,
II is also reported that many gun
,,,o,, in search nf easy mon"T, nll Rrrl-
cd tn the teeth, frequently holo un
hoo+aeorers on the Baltimore ROAD
and confiscyte their LIQUOR and no rS-
% rort of such affairs is ever MADE 10
tba authorities. the bootle@rers tear-
ing- arrest should they make re-
not of suca affairs
From now till Christmas the reVe-
nre men expect to be kept busy as TINS
;s the harvest time for the bootleggers.
their product being in big demand at
almost any price in place of old time
christmas Cheer.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1922-12-19
PEDESTRIAN WOUNDED
IN N. Y. BATTLE

New York. Dec. ia pedestrian
was wounded, two men were arrested !,
and crowds for blocks near Grand and
Not streets were thrown into pan
ic last midnight when gangs OF gun
men staged another downtown pat
tie as a climax of a pre-Christmas
Shots tempered onswalls and pave
ments as the fight was waged wlthin
two blocks of police headquarters.
Two crowded street cars were
caught between the barrages OF pul-
lets as the bandits shot at each other
from behind building corners. MO-
tormen nut on full power and mlrac-
ulously got their cars out OF the oan-
Q Scores of motorists and pedestrians
also were forced to flee during the
Charles Palmer, 3S, was the pedes-
trian wounded. He stepped from a
doorway in the line of fire just as the
battle began.
Scores of police reserves were nee
essary to restore order. Authorities
declared they believed tn fighting was
in connection with a bootleggers feud'
The fighting came on he heels OF a
wave of crime and robbery that swept
the city late Yesterday,
Among dozens of robberies and
pickpocket cases reported to police
was the theft of jewelry valued at
100000 from Alicia Winterburn, a
concert singer during trip she made
to studio and the holdup of the bank
messenger in, Brooklyn by bandits
who escaped with $4,000.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1922-12-19
PLAN FOR SANTAS ACTIVITY s
ARE MAPPED OUT AT MEETING

ternoon and early evening to assist in
the distribution Of the gifts but ii is
stated, that there will be no trouble in
getting these. Anyone desiring to as
sist should let it be known
The Young Peoples Building will
be the center from which the improvis-
ed Santas will make their rounds.
Contributions continue to come in
and all is we'll set and those in charge
O fthe affair feel sure that there is no
reason that any child must greet the
Christmas morn with nothing to cheer
his poor little soul.
Contributions since yesterday are:
Miss Corrinne Reardon, So; Girl
Scouts, So; Levinson Clothing Com
pany, caps, etc.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1922-12-19
r WALTON MOORE
NAMED AS REGENT

With his appointment to the Board
Of Regents Of the Smithsonian In
stitute, r. Walton Moore. represeni-
fat;ve in Congress from the Eighth
D;strict of Virginia is the fifth Vir-
a;nian to have been named to this
nlace of honor and responsibility. Or
the other four-Isaae PennypaSEer'
lanes NJ. Mason, Robert Wlthers'
and General Joseph E. Johnston
three were senators and one was a
representative.
msde by the Speaker of the House
and is a recognition Of the good work
the Virginia CONGRESSMAN has dom, done
Jnr;rc hi, term of Office in the House
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1922-12-19
DOG SAVES FAMILY. DIES

Cleveland, Dec. l9.-Poppy, just
mongrel dog, is dead after his barks
had saved his master, mistress ana
their S-month-old daughter. Puppy,
aroused by smoke early today, barked
until Mr.. and Mrs. Anthony Granim
were awakened and till he saw them
safe in the home Of neighbor. Then
he dashed back il. he house and was
trapped in the femsc. -,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1922-12-19
100 Persons Reported
Lost With Italian Ship

London, Dec, l9.--It is feared 100
persons. including passengers and
members of the crew, were lost IN
the reported wreck of the steamer
Sestri which left Genoa December g.
for Naples, according to a dispatch
from Rome to the Central News.
The last message from the vessel
was a wireless picked up by the Porte
di Savona, which investigated but
found no trace.
The Sestri is an Italian ship OF
Genoa registry.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1922-12-19
MERCHANTS REPORT
BIG XMAS BUSINESS

Merchants of the city report heavy
business yesterday and indications are
today will be equally as good. Prac-
tically all of the stores are kept busy
and many of the merchants report
that this years business is far ahead
of that of last year.
The rush in the stores Will continue
until the hour of closing Saturday
night But four more shopping days
remain after today to do Christmas
shOpping.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1922-12-19
TURKS GET ULTlMATuM
(Rv United Press.1

Lausanne, Dec. 19.-Foreign minisl
ter Curzon of Great Britain today an
nounceI that unless the Turks ac-
cept the allied project for freedom OF
the Dardanelles by tomorrow, the near
east peace conference viii be terminal
ed.
This virtual ultimatun was comn1c-
uicated to the Turkish delegates who
are considering it. a.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1922-12-19
Bibl. Thought for Today

A No man also having drunk
sRSN old wine straightwsv desir-
SX eth new; for he saith, The
~ old is better. st. Luke s:S9.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1922-12-19
ESTABLISHED 1884

Oldest Daily Newspaper in the
United States and Best Advertis-
ing Medium in Northern Virginia.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1922-12-19
WEATHER

For this section-Sncv today; to-
morrow; cloudy; not inith hange
in temperature; med. winds
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1922-05-19

advanced to Withstand the low tenn
peratures. Some varieties of apples
appear to be much damaged, others
show promise of a crop.
County Agent Radebaugh read
some interesting statistics on root
rot in corn, showing decreased
termination and somewhat smaller
yields in case of seed from badly in
fected cobs. The subject is under
investigation by the Agricultural
Colleges. with the hope that definite
recommendations may be made
soon.
At the afternoon session, the
committee on premises reported &
grand dinner enjoyed by all. The
premises, stock and machinery IN
good condition. Seed corn both
white and yellow. Some root-rot
indications in the, white, none in the
yellow. In the crib, 800 bus. of
corn. Six tons of hay to feed, so or
70 tons baled. % acres in wheat,
So acres in hay, acres oats ana
alfalfa, 10 acres oats, 20 acres for
corn. There were z Poland China
pigs, % cows. 8 heifers, bulls, 3
horses. colts. 200 hens, 800 chicks
in new and superior coops. New
pump operated by, gasoline engine
pumper, IL qt. bucket full in eight
strokes of pump.
In lieu of an essay by the host,
the Club discussed the mixing and
time of application of fertilizers.
Many figures were given to show
that 1t is to the interest of farmers
to mix their own fertilizers, that
the analysis given on the bags of
commercial fertilizer may be entire
ly accurate, and the mixture still
only half as good as 1t would be if
the farmer bought the pure ingredi-
ents. say dried blood, bone or phos-
plate rock, and sulphate of potash.
and mixed them himself
In answer to question as to
time to apply fertilizer, that is at
time of planting or later, it was the
general opinion that if one applica-
ton only is to be made. it is better
at the time of planting. but Nc
figures were offered to show de-
cided advantage for any special
time.
About $50 the Club went into
executive session to consider the
question of filling the vacancy
caused by the death of ElwooG
Balderston. A ballot was taken
and resulted in the unanimous cleo
ton Of Lloyd Balderston III in his
fathers place.
On motion, adjourned to meet
with Robert T. Cameron, on the
18th of fifth month.
C. CANDY BALDERSTON,
Secretary.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1922-05-19
COAL CARS EMPTY ON SIDINGS
SHOW THAT MINES ARE
IDLE

Thousands of empty steel coal
cars are stored on main line tracks
on the Pennsylvania Railroad be-
tween Lancaster and Altoona, and
hundreds more on sidings in the
harrisburg district, forming, with
the idle locomotives at half doz
IN Central Pennsylvania points, evil
lence of the effects of the strike IN
he bituminous region. This is the
irst time SO many "empties" have
been assembled near Harrisburg, ar
n former strikes the idle cars and
Engines were mainly in the anthra-
ute regions or in such parts of the
soft coal section where mines were
suspended. The cars extend for
miles,, especially in the section be-
.ween Duncannon and Miffiin. Prac-
ically all of those stored in this
part of the State are Pennsylvania
,ars, with some coal company cars
here and there, although there has
been an effort made to get the min
ng companies cars back to their
own yards as much as possible,
which will furnish the dual adj
yantage of opportunity for inspec-
ion and repair and also for control.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1922-05-19

Representative Fordney. who re-
ferred to Woodrow Wilson on the
floor of the House as "darned old
fool" is the same Fordney who re-
Gently boosted on the floor that he
had voted to put Woodrow Wilson
in a hole" remark later expunged
from the Record as his latest refer
ence ought to be. The dignity, the
manners and the common decency OF
the House could be much improved
If Fordney himself were expunged
therefrom.
His latest exhibition of bulgarian
manners was resented by Represent
alive Garner (Dem., Texas, who
among other things said: ''That MAI
(Wilson) is i'll. He lies stricken al
his home yonder. It is ungentle
manly for any one to come here and
make these low, mean, nasty filings
at the ex-President of the United
States
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1922-05-19

The Epworth League Of Zion M.
e. church has elected the following
officers for the ensuing year: Presi-
dent, Norman Touchton; first vice.
president, Stanley Bowlsby; second
vice-president. Ora Krauss: third
vice-president, Mrs. Holmes; fourth
vice-president, Rev. ]. A. Buckson;
organist, Mrs. S. T. Hall; assistant,
Mrs. ]. A. Buckson; secretary. Miss
Naomi Worrilow; treasurer, Miss
Hilmah Touchton.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1922-05-19

For the benefit of those mistaken
If not thirsty souls who insist thai
prohibition will not work and that
drunkenness has increased instead
of diminished since the adoption OF
the 18th Amendment we quote re-
cent statement of Evangeline Booth,
Commander of the Salvation Army
in America:
More than two million beds were
supplied by the Salvation Army last
year, and it is on these two million
cases that our secretaries base their
answers. In one hosiery it was re-
ported that 100 men who have never
been known to keep a dollar more
than twenty-four, hours now have
banking accounts of considerable
size. In another hotel twenty-five
men Of the sort who before prohibit
ton could not keep dime now have
deposits ranging from 500 to $500.
These are unusually bright instan-
ces, but everywhere the workers of
the Salvation Army have found a
marked increase in thrift and pros
perity and decrease in drunken
ness.
I'm refutation of the charge that
drunkenness has increased since
prohibition, Commander Booth cites
the fact that the Salvation Army's
annual Boxers Day. when drunk
en- men and women were collected
from the streets, fed, clothed and
prayed with, has been abandoned
and the day given over to entertain
ing the newsboys and poor young
sters Of the city.
Because prohibition has cleared
our park benches of drunkards, we
are able to entertain 5000 boys
under IA years old in New York
City on this day, these boys being
benefited because one of the greatest
curses of humanity had been placed
beyond the reach of men and
women"
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1922-05-19

Foreign Advertising Representative
THE AMERICAN PRESS ASSOCIATION
EVERYBODY CONCERNING THE
TARIFF.

The McCumber Tariff bill, which
is the Fordney bill with 2,O5T
amendments, drags it's weary way in
the Senate, daily arousing new OPP
position and antagonism from men
of all shades of political opinion;
from the Republican, Independent
and Democratic press, from business
men, including manufacturers ana
importers; from farmers, and al
most every element possessing in
.telligence and with any understand
ing of. economic principles.
The constitutionality of the pro-
vision delegating authority to the
Executive to fix rates has been at
tackled by such great constitutions
lawyers as Senator Walsh (Dem.,
Mont.) and Senator Pomerene
(Dem., Ohio), and by one of the
foremost authorities on the tariff,
Senator Underwood (Dem., AlaO,
but the Senate has already shown its
contempt for the Constitution by
confirming Senator Smoot and Rep
resentative Burton as members OF
the War Debt Funding Commission.
There is scarcely schedule in the
bill that is not subject to attack In
the nature of an exposure of special
privileges granted to the big inter-
ests. The Packers Trust is well
provided for. The Payne-Aldrich
bill put one and half cents pound
on all fresh meat. In the pending
bill it is three and half cents a
pound on beef and veal, with lamb
at five cents a pound. Swine now
on the free list, is given the rate OF
one-half cent a pound and fresh
pork also is on the free list at three
quarter cents a pound. Sheep are
taxed at 50 a head. But there has
been no change in the rate on cattle
on the hoof which the packers i'm
port from South America, and
frozen meats are barred from COM
petition.
These are typical of the protection
afforded the big interests.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1922-05-19
Lumbago.

This is rheumatism of the
muscles of the back. 1t comes. on
iuddenly and is quite painful. Every
movement aggravates the disease.
Go to bed, keep quiet, and have
Chamberlain's Liniment applied and
quick recovery may be expected.
Mrs. F. ]. Damn, Brockport, N. j.,
writes: 81 can honestly say that
Chamberlain's Liniment cured me of
lumbago year ago last summer.
When I began using it, was fat on
my back in bed and could not turn
o the left or right. 1 had bottle
Of Chamberlain's Liniment In the
louise and this was applied to my
back. 1t promptly drove away the
pains and aches"
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1922-05-19
Funeral Director

J. Alfred Churchman has been
elected superintendent Of Zion M.
e. Sunday school; assistant superin-
tendent, Roland Gibson; secretary,
Howard Touchton; assistant. Gift
ford Crothers; treasurer, Clifford
England; librarians, Everett Eng
land, Howard Holmes; organist,
Miss Rhoda Churchman; assistant,
Elizabeth Owens.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1922-05-19
GET
Your Summer Wants
a t
BUFFINGTON'S
Rising Sun, Maryland.

STRAW HATS
Note the quality in the slips, $500 $500 lines
SUITS
weight 2-pc s12.5O $4,000 quail
iy that has been for time
Stylepus clothes $25 $50 their popularity
day after day.
distinctiveness Price $125 $500. play suits
WASH 'GOODS-Plain coored organdies a variety Of
shades at 45c +
splendid value n organde soc and cheaper
grade at $780,
voiles, gng hams and colored
popular
FOOTWEAR
mahogany oxford. neat toe, low rubber
a very popular number for gro wing girls
At $500 numbers black and mahogany oxfords
pumps for women Cheaper at $500
grades at $3.50.
For children special mention OF play oxford with leather
sole upper 90c $115.
square oe plain perforated $500 $3.50.
UNDERWEAR
Of suits all members of the family.
Special of the union suits for
at &c.
Also call vest at 17c 3 for soc.
Don't Of window screens door
porch shades porch rockers and porch
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1922-05-19
Foreign Advertising Representative
THE AdERICAN PRESS ASSOClATION

Have you seen the latest cam
paign button? It consists of a
green leaf on which is printed 1.-The
G. o. P. Newberry." Attached to
the leaf is small, round berry, re-
sembling ivory, with dollar mark
stamped thereon. 1t is to be used
in the campaign against all New
berry Republicans.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1922-05-19
HOW TO TREAT YOUR TOWN.
Praise it.
Improve it.
Talk about it.
Be public spirited .


Remember it is your home.
Tell about its business men.
Take real Home pride in it.
Tell of its natural advantages.
Help the public officers do the most
good. When strangers come to
town, use them well. Don't call
your best citizens frauds and i'm
posters. Support the local institu-
tions that benefit your town. Look
ahead of self when the town is to be
considered. Advertise in the local
paper. not to help the publisher, but
to help yourself.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1922-05-19
MARRIAGE LICENSES.

Lewis X. Whitcraft, Of Perry
vile, and Blanche A. Logan. Of
Leslie.
William T. Collins, of Elkton, and
Edith Braunstein, of Newark, Del.
Jesse H. Biddle and Mary A. Nc
Kinney, both of North East.