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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1922-05-22
RAILWAY RATE
CUT And WAGE
SCALE LINKED
Officials Hold Reduction OF
One Must Be Followed
By Other
MAY ASK CONFERENCE
President Considering Inviting Labor
Executives Disagree That freign'
Tariff is Bar TO Business Revival

Washington, May 22.-Represen-
tations made at the White House
conference Saturday night between
President Harding and railroad eX-
ecutives that wages inevitably are 10
be considered in connection with pro-
posals for freight rate reductions
may cause the President to hold a
third industrial conference to when
he will invite representatives OF
railway labor unions.
Railroad executives who attended
the conference held a meeting before
their departure today from Wash
cuSSiou of the Presidents plea for a
reduction of freight rates as a means
of reviving business. Differences OF
opinion are understood to have re-
suited at this meeting as to the eff
feet rates have on general business
conditions, a number of the eXecu-
tives contendng that the importance
Of freight rates has been overplayed
Out of the White House gathering
and the subsequent conference of
the executives, however, it has be-
come ldLAN tSNdullSlltu lldl event
ually the President will have to con-
slider railroad wages as well as rail
road rates. and that the two are
linked
If the caurriers accede to the re-
aust of the President and put in a
reduction of rates on basic commodi-
ties in excess Of the decreases which
the Interstate Commerce Commission
may be willing to direct. the belief
is that President Harding would
follow this action by calling third
conference and Summoning raj
union heads to discuss reduction OF
wages.
4 spokesman for the railroad ex.
ecuJives said before leaving Wash
ington that the executives promptly
would name a committee, as suggest
ed at the White House dinner, L
study and report TO the President
how far il would be possible for tht
roads to 90 in bringing down then
rates without injury to the stock
holders.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1922-05-22
TWO HELD ON
LIQUOR CHARGE
Charles Veaney, COlOred,
Had Liquor at His
Shop
Gun Toter Fined 500 and Weapon is
COnfiScated

Charles Neaney. colored, who con-
ducts a shop on Pitt street between
Princess and Oronoco streets, was
held for the action Of the grand
Jury in the police court this morning.
He was arrested by Chief Goods,
Sergt. Campbell and Policeman Dur
rer. The police testified that at his
place they recoverd a quart of corn
liouor and also found one half pint
battle filed with corn LIQUOR and a
similar sized battle partially filled.
Veaney testified that he purchased
III quart of liquor from Edward Har-
rison. but he said the half pint was
left between the show case in his
shop when the police entered by a
colored boy whom he did not know.
Harrison also was arraigned fol-
lowing the testimony of Neaney and
he too was held for the action of
the grand jury.
Prior to hearing the case of
Veanev. the same officers had Robert
alias "Red" Griffin colored, arraigned
for carrying concealed weapons. For
this offense he was lined $l00 The
police testified that this arrest was
made Saturday night at Ieaney'S
place and that when they entered
the shop Griffin passed the weanon
to Veanev. Griffin also had a number
of cartridges in his pockets it was
testified. The pistol was ordered
confiscated. Griffin and Harrison
were represented by Attorney
Charles Henry Smith.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1922-05-22

Banner Hoisted Over "Old
Capitol as National
Feminist Headquarters
HARDING'S REGRETS
President Unable to Attend-Greet-
ings From All Over World Placed
in Cornerstone.

Washington, May 22.-Over the
historic "Old Capitol" of the United
States, where Webster and Clay sat
in Congress and Monroe was inau-
gurated President. was hoiSted yes
terday afternoon the purple, white
and yellow banner of the American
feminist movement.
The building, eastward across the
plaza from the present Capitol and
neighbor to the north of the Con-
gressional Library, was dedicated as
the Headquarters of the National
Woman's Party. to become a political
watch tower for women ut the very
gates of Congress.
President Harding had accepted
an invitation to attend, but at the
last moment found that ne was un-
able 10 do so. and expressed MS re-
gret i'm letter to Mrs John Gordon
Battle. chairman Of the reception
committee.
"When you invited me many weeks
ago" Mr.. Harding wrote, "to be IN
attendance at the dedication of the
national headquarters of the Ma
tional Woman'S Party, to be held or
Sunday, May p. 1922 the invitation
was accepted. / am writing to say
it will not be possible to be pres
ent.
II share with YOU and your asSo-
ciateS a rejoicing in the enfranchiSe>
ment Of the women Of tho United
States, and | very truly wish that
the larger opportunit. for American
wOmanhood will be marked by the
highest ideals. lefty patriotism,
noble Inspirations and great good 70
our common country"
The keynote of the dedication Ger
emony. which is the keynote of the
cause of the party. was the removal
of every form of subjection upon
woman and of every form of discrim'
nation against her. Several thou
sand men and women. who, if moved
across the plaza 10 the CAPITOL,
might have been the nucleus of an
inauguration asSemblage. aDplauded
Mrs. o. II. =. Belmont, Of New
York. national president of the Wo-
mans P2rtv and donor of the head
quarters. when she said:
eve are here today for two great
purposes: first. 10 acclaim the ac-
ceptauce into political life Of an or
ganiZea body of women: second, to
lay the cornerstone OF the first wo-
mans political parliament in the
world
a belief in the need of higher
standards in the body polite; a be-
lief in the need of more intimate
knowledge Of the requirements of
the human family, made the forma-
tion of the National Woman's party
necessity. In our Parliament we
shall not work to patch up evils; it
will be our will that evils will stop
being born"
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1922-05-22
Degree of POcahOntas

Silver Moon Council No. 15, Degree
of Poeahontas viii hold its regular
semi-monthly meeting tonight in the
Alexandria National Bank Building,
corner King and Royal streets. A
large attendance is requested as the
representatives to the Great Council
of Virginia will make their report to
the local council.
After the regular business session
the Good of the Order Committee has
a big surprise to offer for the amuse-
ment of the members after which re-
freshments will be served during the
social hour.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1922-05-22
May Procession

The annual May Procession was held
NJ 4 O'Clock Yesterday afternoon at st.
Nary'S Catholic Church and was par
ticipated in by about POO little girls
and bows. The girls were dressed in
white and carried flowers and looked
very pretty. Flowers were Strewn as
they marched through the church. At
the conclusion of the procession bene-
dication was given by Rev. Louis Smet.
pastor. The procession this May was
the largest in recent years.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1922-05-22
Military Leaves
For Richmond

A delegation of forty members of
the Alexandria Machine Gun Com
panv officially known as Company NJ.
lI6th Infantry, Virginia National
Guard. ief, IN trucks yesterday for
Richmond to take part in the Vir-
ginia Historical Pageant The cora
panv is in command of Capt. /. f.
Gardner and Lieut.. Bird. They made
their first stop in Fredericksburg
where they had dinner and then pro-
ceeded to Richmond.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1922-05-22
WASHINGTON
DAY BY DAY
From Our Special Correspondent


General Gregory Semenoff, Russian
Cossack leader, was the recipient Oh
a letter today from Senator Borah'
of Idaho. chairman of the Senate
Committee which has been investlgat-
ing the activities of the General "hiie
in the United States. Letters We're e
also received by General Semenoh ;
ATTORNEYS and ColOnei hroupsky, one
of Semenof's aids, stating that II
they desired to appear before the
Committee TO answer charges made
against them, the Senator would be
oIad 70 hear what they mad to say.
Although Senator Borah did not
subpoena General Semenotf and ms
aid. he did insist that they bring with
them the records Of court martial,
which they say was held on the Sem
e,off officers who were responsible for
the firing of Anti Bolshevik forces
into q train of American soldiers.
Some time ago. Kroupsky declared IN
q letter to Senator Borah that such
records were in existence, but both
Semenoff and Kroupsky have refused
TO present such records to the Borah
Committee.
Senator Borah. in his letter, pointed
out that it would be useless for Sem
enoff to give testimony on this point
unless he brought the records with
him. Heretofore, Groupsky has CON
tended that he was afraid the BolShe-
viks would obtain possession of the
records if he made them public. but
Senator Borah has ridiculed this sug-
geStion.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1922-05-22
L. d. c. Flowers

Tho Daughters of the Confederacv
ask friends, and all VINO are interest
ed in Confederate Memorial Day. To
send flowers to Lee Camp Hall early
Wednesday, morning. The hall will
be open at 9 o'clock, and commit
tee of ladies will be there to receive
them. or phone 955, and they will call
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1922-05-22

Matthew, Mark and Luke were
honor guests at the White House
Saturday.
Three dusky youths, favored wards
of the royal household of Abyssinia,
who have come to this country at the
behest of their King to complete their
education, gave these names to Pat
NIcKenna. the veteran door-keeper at
the White House, for presentation TO
the President.
The task of guiding the 'favorite
sons" through the tortuous channels
of an American education has been
entrusted to the hands of Represen-
tative c. Ellis Moore, of Ohio. who
accompanied them on today's hand
shaking expedition to the executive
Continued on page six)
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1922-05-22

The REGULAR session Of Samaritan
Rebekah Lodge I o. O. F.. viii be
held at their hall. in the Alexandria
National Bank Building tomorrow
night at 8 o'clock. Degree work will
be conferred on class of candidates
All members are urged to be pres
ent as business of importance will be
brought to their attention.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1922-05-22
Two Funerals Today

The funeral of Mrs. Harvey Allen
took place this afternoon from her
late residence in Del Ray, Arlington
county. and the services were con-
Quoted by Rev. J. R. Wood, pastor of
the Del Ray Methodist Church. Burial
was in Bethel cemetery
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1922-05-22

The Allison W. c. T. L.. will hold
their regular meeting tonight with
Mrs. Docla FIayton, 221 Wolfe street
at s o'clock. All members are urged
to be present
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1922-05-22

Funeral services for Mrs. James A.
Struder were held this afternoon at
Sharon Chapel, Fairfax county and
conducted by Rev. DR.. s. A. Wallis
and interment was in the cemetery at
that place.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1922-05-22

Those having flowers to donate
for decorating the Confederate Mon
ument are reuuestod to send them
to Lee Camp Hall Wednesday morn
ing. May "a.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1922-05-22
VIRGINIA NEWS

nchester-Doctors are attending
two children of the family of Isaac W.
Mcdonald, living near Romney, W..
Va. for injuries. While a 1-year-old
daughter was playing in the yard a
day or two ago, she upset bucket OF
lime that was being Stacked, and was
severely. but not fatally burned. The
following day her 7-year-old brother
was kicked by horse, breaking his
leg.
Lvnchburg-J L. Elliott and Raw
mond Ramire, who live near Six Mile
Bridge. were rescued from drowning
in the James River there Saturday.
after they had caught hold of limbs of
trees and they were pulled ashore by
means of ropes. Dewey Ewere and
Dewey Mccormick, who were in the
boat at the time it turned over, were
able to swim out. The rescue of the
two men was made very difficult by
reason of a freshet in the river at
the time.
Danville-The town of Stuart, in
Patrick County. is without electric
lights or current as result of a heavy
thunderstorm, which passed over the
county seat few days ago. A bolt
of lightning struck the power house
and burned out the generator, the
shock being felt by several persons in
the vicinity. Examination of the ma
chine has showed that it was ruined
at cost of about $4,000 A new gen
orator has been ordered. but it will be
at least two weeks before it can be
shipped and installed, In the mean
time. the town is without lights and
commercial concerns needing power
to operate their businesses are closed.
Petersburg-A fat spring chicken
duo its claws to deep into the tough
hide of viii Hill, colored, Saturday
night. and caused Hill to land in jail
on the charge of being implicated in
stealing the fowl. Officers Abernathy
and King went to the negro's assist
ance when he appeared to be suffer-
ing. but instead of having to render
first aid thev found six chickens un
derneath Hills shirt. He failed to give
the officers a satisfactory explanation,
hut reached for his hin pocket just
little too slow, when the officers were
quicker and found 30 caliber revol-
Yer. Two charges were placed on the
book against the negro. who will be
given hearing today before Justice
Clements.
Petersburg-Major Joseph Samuel
Langford, 102 wears old. veteran of
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1922-05-22
IN CONGRESS
YESTERDAY

Met at II o'clock and recessed at
4:40 p. m., until 10 o'clock tomorrow
morning.
In support of his charges that At
torney General Daugherty was close
ly connected with the release from
the Atlanta penitentary of Charles
w Morse, New York shipbuilder,
now under indictment, Senator Car
away, Democrat, of Arkansas, read
in the Senate letters purported to
have passed between Daugherty,
Thomas NJ. Fielder, a lawyer, and
Morse.
One of the communications read
was a photostatic copy of an alleged
contract under which Morse agreed
to pay Daugherty and Fielder S25,-
900 for obtaining his pardon.
After making further alleged dis
closures. the Arkansas senator de
clared that the only decent thing
the Attorney General could do was
to resign and not embarass the ad-
ministration any further
Senator Willis. of Ohio, criticized
Senator Caraway for trying to i'm
peach a statement Of the Attorney
General by Attorney Fielder. whom
he said. they would not believe un-
der oath, and added that he prefer
red to accept the approval of Mr..
Daugherty'S conduct given by former
President Taft and Attorney Gene
eral Wickersham.
The day was consumed practically
in fight over the DroDosed rates of
duty on cement with the probability
that portland and other hydraulic
cements will be transferred to the
free list with a provision for tariffs
against countries that discriminate
against American exports of this
commodity.
The tariff bill will be temporarily
laid aside tomorrow for consideration
of the army and navy pay bill.
Before the agricultural committee
in executive session. Thomas A. Ed
ison testified he was convinced that
fertilizers cheaner than these being
manufactured by present processes
and existing interests could be man
ufacturod ut Muscle Shoals.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1922-05-22

Petersburg-Major Joseph Samuel
Langford, 1O2 years old. veteran of
the Mexican and Confederate Wars.
died this afternoon, after a brief
illness. in the home of his son in
law, l. W. Carmicle, on the Conduit
Road, Chesterfield County.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1922-05-22
HOUSE

Met at noon and adjourned at
1890 p. m, until noon tomorrow.
Plans for Joint drafting of a new
corrupt practices act by the two con-
greSsional committees were discussed
yesterday by the House committee
on elections, but it is believed that
action before the November elections
will be impossible.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1922-05-22
ESTABLISHED 1854

Oldest Daily Newspaper In the
United States and Best AdYerSis-
ing Medium in Northern Virginia
The Morning Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Okla.) 1919-1927, 1922-02-26

NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS., by n
narrow margin. outstripped oklaho-
ma In tho production Of oil In 1921,
"A statement by the geological survey
today showed. California produced
114,709. 900 barrels. oklahoma pro-
duccd li3.g7S.0O0 barrels.
Texas. which finished the year
with tho biggest monthly output Of
petroleum, on the year. had pro-
duction Of 1O3,322.O00 barrels.
All three states increased their
production as compared with 1920.
Tho 1920 figures were: California,
iO5, COS 900 barrels; oklahoma, 105,-
72b,000 barrels, and Texas, $4,000
600 barrels.
OF Oklahomas 1921 production,
Usage county had an output OF 21,-
$4,000 barrels and tho balance OF
the state. 2.3s6.OOO barrels.
The years increase .of production
In Texas was accounted for wholly
IN the coastal field which had an
output OF 32.430, 900 barrels In 1921,
compared with 25.04S,000 barrels In
1920. The central and north Texas
fields showed n slight reduction. The
figures are: 70,052,0O0 barrels in
1920 and 7O,S92, 900 barrels in 1921.
December, with production OF
10. 5000, was the banner month
for Texas in 1921. August, with l0,-
1G7 900 barrels, was the banner
month for oklahoma. The figures
by months for Texas and oklahoma
were:
Texas: January, o,O2a,000: Febru-
The Morning Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Okla.) 1919-1927, 1922-02-26
California Narrowly
Outstripped Oklahoma
in Production of Oil

ary $4,000; March. 9,967 900;
April, S,935.O00; May. $4,000;
June, s,290.000 July. s,0S00O0; Au-
gust. S,t3S,O00; September. 1906
900; October. 7.576,000: November,
8,72f.0OO December. 10,l13.000.
oklahoma: January, s.4S9,000;
February, 7,937000; March, o.6i9,-
900; April, 9.532.O00: May. o.9s2.-
900; June, 9,6g3.000; July. 10,126,-
600: August. 10.167.000; september,
a,7i5, 900; october. 9,629,OOO; No
vember. 9,374,oO0: December, 9,7i5,-
000.
Arkansas, which came into the
field for the first time in 1921, had
a production OF 10,190,000 from the
discovery OF oil there In March TO
the laz OF the year. The years pro-
ductlon In Arkansas was slightly
more than n single months Decem-
ber production In Texas.
Kansas held It's place as fourth In
oil production In 1921, although II
dropped TO 36,232.O00, as compared
with 3s.50I. 900 in 1920.
Louisiana was fifth. but u, too
took n big drop, showing an output
OF only 26.522,000 barrels in 1921
compared with 35.640.000 in 1920.
wyoming increased from 17,071,-
600 In 1920 TO 1921 900 in 1921.
Illinois. with 10.0i4,000. was the
only other state producing more
than 100000 barrels.
For the nation at large the pro-
duction in 1921 was 469, ,639. 900 bar
rels, compared with 443,402,000 In
1920
The Morning Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Okla.) 1919-1927, 1922-02-26
Theatrical Season Worst EUer

NEW YORK.--Thousand OF act
ors are out OF employment.
Beautiful show girls and well
known actresses are becoming cooks,
housemaids and dressmakers to tide
them over one Of the worst seasons
In theatrical history.
Three of them. hard hit by the
slump, have Just organized the The
atrical Women's exchange to help
those Sjobless like themselves. Prom
inent society women have come to
their aid and shortly the stage
Door Inn" will make its debut in
New York.
At the Stage Door Inn one may eat
In cafe served by Mattresses with
well known stage names. The cook
will be n former Broadway star.
At the Stage Door Inn lonely
bachelors will find many of tho
beauties who used TO dazzle them
before the footllghts. ready to do
their mending and their darning at
moderate prices
Here's n Conundrum.
when Is an actress not an act
ress? When she is out of a job"
said Miss Hilda Spong today. Miss
Spong Is one of the three promoters
OF the project.
"Jobless. she turns facile hands
to cooking. dishwashing. secretarial
work. decorating, millinery or a
thousand and one other occupations
in which her procession has trained
her.
Miss Margaret Allen. Miss Anne
Clarendon and myself-all victims OF
the bad season--have decided TO
seize the bull by the horns and EN-
bark on this venture, which we be-
lleve has every chance OF success.
''What we are doing is making an
exchange, similar to the young wom-
ans exchanges you find thrOushout
the country. where actors and act
resses can bring In the things they
have made and market them-from
pies to baby clothes. We shall charge
n two dollars entrance fee and Is
per cent commission. This is 10
per cent lower than the ordinary
price charged.
The Morning Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Okla.) 1919-1927, 1922-02-26

"The exchange Will also operate
as an employment bureau.
"Thcy Refuse Charity"
ACTORS and actresses are much
more talented than the average pub
lie is apt TO believe. Like every 9th
er self-respecting man and woman.
they refuse to accept charity. They
want to be self-supporting, regard
less of the work they may be COM
PEELED TO do.
There is celebrated actress who
In desperation the other day took n
position as a cook in private house.
Women must work. and, IL their own
line of endeavor Is crowded, they
must take what they can get. She's
good cook, anyhow.
81 wish matinee girls could see
what fine milliner a prominent
Broadway male favorite is In his
lesser moments"
Mrs Fiske, Elsie Ferguson, Will
liam Faversham and Laurette Tay-
lor are among the stage stars who
will serve as patrons of the new ex-
change.
The Morning Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Okla.) 1919-1927, 1922-02-26
How Chicago
Looks at Jazz

CIIICAGO.-Jazz music-b It i'm
moral?
Chicago musicians--artists all
are divided on this question. which
has thrust itself to the front as the
result of the scathing condemnation
from Judge Arnold Heap OF the
morals court and Superintendent of
Schools Peter A. Mortenson. Judge
Heap. filming young woman 5000
FOR the manner in which she danced
to jazz music, described IL as "primi-
tive sensuallty." superintendent
Mortenson pleaded with the high
school girls of the city TO give up
dancing TO jazz music (which is
breaking down the respect for wom-
anhood."
But why denounce the zippy mel
The Morning Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Okla.) 1919-1927, 1922-02-26

ody7 musicians want TO know. II
may be inartistic some say, but IL
certainly Ia not Immoral"
what Pianist Says.
Says Moissaye Boguslaws;ti, IA
nous Russian pianist:
Anyone who considers jazz i'm
moral must have an obscene mind
Music ia the language OF the soul.
10 appeals to the divine. There can
be nothing base or immoral when IL
is played sincerely ANY interpreta-
tion put upon modern music rests
only with the Individual. l blamo
tho dancers, not the music"
Fanny Bloomfield Zeisler. well
know musician. said:
Jazz music for the most part Is
coarse and ugly, hut not immoral. I
am not crazy about II myself.
The Morning Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Okla.) 1919-1927, 1922-02-26

Russellvillc. Ark. The well casing
forced him against the end OF the
car and broke his collar bone and
cut HIS leg badly.
Tho boy received medical atten-
tIon here. and II Is thought that
no will make the trip without fur
Thor lniurV
The Morning Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Okla.) 1919-1927, 1922-02-26
BIDS On City Hospital.

special 20 The World.
PAWHUSKA. Feb. 25.--Bds on
a municipal hospital will be opened
by the city commissioner. March l..
According to the architect, about
25 Inquiries have been received re-.
Rnrding the plans ana specifications
and keen competition is expected In
the bidding
The Morning Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Okla.) 1919-1927, 1922-02-26

church music is syncopated on.I
strongly" he said. "There !. Wv, Tr'
Thou My Hand by Gounoa nv
selection Is syncopated and cos,s Lhs
incites no immoral feelineS an
soprano solo In tho Easter ~
from 'Cavallerla Rus,ics,aa aan'hss
Mascagni. also is syncopated"
other musicians readily aR-cI
that certain jazzy selections are
moralizing to the morals, espec,,L 3
In the improper" environmen,