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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1922-07-07
VIRGINIA APPLE CROP

A recent survey made by the
Virginia Crop Reporting Service
estimates that the commercial ap-
pie orchards of the state will pro
duce this year about Is per cent
of a full crop, or 100000 bar
rels. Last year this crop was al
most complete failure. The av-
erage for the five years l9l6-ZO
was 900 barrels. The pres
ent outlook for the apple crop IS
not so good as month ago, owing
to the damage from the spring
frosts and freezes, and especially
to an unusual amount OF INJURY
from aphis, scab and cedar rust
In addition, several sections III
Nelson. Albemarle and Patrick
counties suffered no little damage
from hail. The figures given for
the different counties vary from ,
per cent in Clarke County to 81
in Patrick County. Frederick
County estimates are 81 per cent
of a full crop, and Fairfax, Fau-
quier and Loudoun will produce
about 81 per cent.
The June first production fore
cast of the total United States
apple crop is about $50 million
bushels, a little more than the FIVE
year average, but is 81 million
bushels or 81 per cent over the
crop of 1921. Last year Eastern
apples were so scarce that Nova
Scotia apples were sold in Rich
mond, while the abundant sup
plies of the Pacific Northwest went
to the Eastern markets. This year,
however, predictions point to a
more even distribution throughout
the entire country.
In 1920 New York led the
country in apple production with
a crop of 6,5OO,OOO barrels;
Washington ranked second with
5,754000 barrels; and Virginia,
third, with / ,9SS,00O barrels. Last
year Washington was first, with
7,75O,0OO barrels; New Nork.
second, with 100000 barrels;
while Virginia dropped from third
place to tenth place, producing
only 10000 barrels, or about
seven per cent OF the preceding
year.
Some time, we doubt not,
science will discover remedies for
the parasitic and other diseases
which affiict the apple crop, and
likewise provide a remedy for
frostS and freezes. This has a.
ready been largely accomplished
for other crops. notably the citrus
fruit crop and when there is de-
voted to it the same study and eX-
Fermentation as to this latter, APP
pie growers will experience far
greater certainty as to their an
nual output, The Virginia Crop
Reporting Service is already per-
forming a noble work for our
farmers. When we add 20 this
service the laborS OF the various
state and federal agencies en-
gagged in the study Of agricultural
problems, there is hope that farm
ing may vet become an exact in
dustry.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1922-07-07

Danville-The Henry County
grand jury, sitting at Martinsville
today, presented a report to Judge
j. Turner Clement regarding the
escape from the Martinsville Jail a
few weeks ago of three prisoners,
The report said that their escape
was caused by the negligence of the
sheriff by not having the combina-
ton lock on the jail cells on the
night of the getaway.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1922-07-07

Staunton-Having completed Tho
filming Of "The Bond Boy" Rich
mond Barthelmess, mountain hero
of "Tolable David" and star of
scores of other film stories, babe
farewell to Warm Springs section
Saturday and came to Staunton,
where he and his party were guests
at Virginia Hotel. Their cars, a
handsome Packard and Cunning
ham, were sent here 20 meet them
and the party left later for New
York with the expectation of stop
ping en- route at Gettysburg and
other points.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1922-12-16
Attack on Mine
And Death March
Told From Stand
(By Associated Press)


MARION, Ill, Dec. 1.-THE attack
on the Herrin strip mine. the
death march through the town with
the captives and the hunting down
Of a few fugitives were described to-
day by witnesses at the trial Of five
men held in connection with the kill
'ings.
All but one OF the defendants were
named az having been seen with a
gun during the progress Of the riot
ing, but all the witnesses so far heard
have declared they could not identify
any persons they had seen in the act
OF shooting at the victims.
In an argument between opposing
counsel regarding the exclusion of a
portion OF the testimony to which the
defense objected. Judge D. r. Hart
well, ruling in favor Of the prosecu-
ton, said: 81 want the whole thing to
come out and I do not want to ex-
Clude any testimony on a mere tech
nicality."
The defendants who have been
pointed out by witnesses as having
been seen carrying guns during the
rioting are Otis Clark. Bert Grace,
Joseph Caranghi and Levi Mann. The
name of Peter Hitler, the fifth de-
PENDANT, has not yet appeared in any
CT the testimony.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1922-12-16
new YEAR PLANS
is MAIN SUBJECT
OF FORD DEALERS
General Sales Policy Dis
cussed by 35 Dealers
at Meeting.

Discussion Of the general sales policy
and plans for the coming year fea-
turcd the district meeting of the
Southeastern Alabama and West Flor
ida Ford dealers held yesterday at the
San Carlos hotel
Thirty-five dealers and their assis-
tants were present and all were OPP
timistic as to what the year of 1928
will bring to the Ford industry. Ford
cars Fordson tractors and Baby
Ljnco1ns" have all enjoyed a splen-
did sale during the past year and an
even better record is expected for
1928.
SLOGAN Bell, manager of the Jack
sonville branch, led the discussion of
the sales policy and every dealer gave
his opinion as to what the policy
should be.
+. 9. Chewing. assistant manager,
and j. W. Arnold, Jr.. chief roadman,
were also present at the meeting. Ac-
cordinE TO Mr.. Arnold. there has been
an average of 100000 Fords sold
monthly in the United States during
this wear.
Business in this district is 500 per
cent better now than at this time last
year" continued Mr.. Arnold and
we are expecting an even better sale
during 1928"
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1922-12-16
i. 5. May SHOW.
Way TO SOLVE.
ALLIED CRISIS.
Officials Believe Inf1u-
ence Can Aid in
Settling Repara-
tons Issue.
CRv Associated Pressl

WASHINGTON, Dec. 10
Administration officials be-
lieve that American influence
can be employed to help to-
ward a solution of the Ger
man Preparations pro b | e m.
That feeling was voiced au-
thoritativesy today at the
white house.
1t was added, however, that no an
nounccment now was possible or even
imminent. Things that may be oc'
curing behind the scenes. it was said,
cannot be exhibited on the stage"
at this time without prejudice here or
abroad to the very cause the Washing
ton government hopes to serve.
Such was the brief explanation of
official purpose made available at the
close of a day filled with speculation
as to what move the Washington gov
eminent might be contemplating to-
wards averting the threatened Anglo
French break over Germany's capacity
to pay reparations.
Significant Developments.
The white house statement was
made after q series of developments
of obvious significance, beginning
with the official admission that Am
bassador Harvey had been called from
London for consultations here. This
was followed by a conference OF con-
siderable length between DR.. Otto
WiedfcIdt, the German ambassador,
and Secretary Hughes, at which, it
became known, the economic plight of
Germany was discussed with it's APP
pication to the reparations tangle.
Later, DR.. Wiedfeldt left for New
York without announcing the object
of his Journey, In diplomatic and
other circles, however, it was recalled
that J. P. Morgan, New York finan-
cier, had conferred here recently with
Mr. Hughes, and there was an in
clination to associate these two con-
ferences and to link them with the
project for a loan to Germany by
American bankers. When it became
known still later that the German
question had been among the sub
1ects discussed in two-hour session
of the cabinet, added significance was
attached to this phase Of events.
It was indicated authoritatively at
the state department late in the day
that the loan question had not come
ND there in any official or formal way.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1922-12-16
HARRISON OF VIRGINIA s
OUSTED FROM HOUSE: |
REPUBLICAN SEATED
THE DAY IN WASHINGTON

discussed
reaching the
w Teagle president of
the his hadno
unrelated business
the foor
Prveged the
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The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1922-12-16
NATIONS CROP
VALUES GIVEN
AT 7 BILLIONS
V a lue S B. a S e d on
Prices Paid Farmers
At Beginning of
December.
CBy Associated Press)

WASHINGTON, Dec. 10
Value of the principal farm
field crops this year was
placed at $7,572,89O,00O to-
day by the department of
agriculture in its final report
of the year. Last year these
crops were valued at $780,
$4,000.
The values are based on prices paid
TO farmers December l. The final
production figures and the total value
OF the>,various crops follow:
Corn, $3.50, $4,000 bushels and ST.
900. 287 900.
Winter wheat, 5S6,2o4,oOo and $614.-
$4,000,
Spring wheat, 27o,oo7,ooo and s24s, =
$4,000.
All wheat, 56,211 900 and ss64,139, =
600.
oats. 1,215, 1876, 900 and $47S, $4,000.
Barley, 1S6, 110,0 900 and S97.T51 600.
Rye. 95,497 900 and $66.0S5. 900.
Buckwheat, 15,050,000 and $13,312, 000
Flaxseed. 2,E3S, 900 and $25,S69, 600.
Rice, 41965, 900 and S41, $50, 600.
Potatoes. 4J1,fs5. 900 and 1862 sos, 600.
Sweet potatoes, 109,534 900 and $S4,-
1872, 000
Hay (tame>. $685., 900 tons and ST.
Hav (wildD, 1s.1o4.ooo tons and
$1146S 900.
All hay. 112, 791 900 tons and 1851,
679, 900.
Tobacco, 1,s24,a4o,ooO pounds and
$306, 1872 900
Cotton, 9,s64,ooo bales and $780,
ISL oOO
Cotton seed, 4.4a4ooO tons and s177,-
7o6 600.
clover seed, 1875, 900 bushels and
SIS, 905 600.
sugar beets, 5,24a,ooo tons and s2s,
COS, 900.
Beet sugar, 1,ss2,ooo.ooo pounds;
value not given.
Cane sugar 4s2,752,o0C pounds; value
Maple sugar and syrup las sugar.,
81, 806, 900 pounds and 1888. 900.
Sorghum syrup. So $50, 900 gallons
and s25, 946, 900.
Peanuts, e23, 5o7, 900 pounds and s29,
222. 900.
Beans. 11,ss8,ooo bushel. and s44,-
429 600.
Grain sorghum, so,8s1, 900 bushels
and &79,136,00o.
Broom corn. $4,000 tons and *7,614,-
900.
onions, 17,sNooo bushels and s1e.-
471,000.
Cabbage, 1,os7,6oo tons and &14,-
sol, 600
Hops, 25,s1o, 1000 pounds and 5000
1000.
Cranberries, $50. 900 barrels and So
72O, 900.
and $202, 102, 900.
Apples commercially. 100000 bar
rels and s91,5S4, 600.
Peaches, 56,7O5,0OO bushels and 49,
$4,000.
Pears, 1861, 900 bushels and 49,,
1000.
Oranges, a4,soO,oOO boxes and $751;
S95, 900.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1922-12-16
Hamilton to Be
Returned Here

Howard Hamilton. alleged escaped
convict from the Escamba county
road gang, who was arrested at Chat
tanooga several days ago through fin
ecrprint Identification. will be brought
hack to serve out his term. Deputy
Sheriff High Graham left last night
for Chattanooga to escort him back
here. He is coming without requsl-
ton papers.
Hamilton was sent up for six
months after his conviction IN the
court of record on charges Of stealing
= handbag left momentarlIy by a pas
sanger at the T.. x y. depot.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1922-12-16
DIRECTED VERDICT IN
WATERS MURDER CASE

DADE CITY, Dec. 15.-Impeach-
ment of the testimony of Perry HAYES,
Inc states star witness Of the day,
and the freeing Of Preston Overstreet
on one charge of murder by an in
structed verdict of not guilty were the
outstanding developments of todays
session of the Pasco county circuit
court in the trial OF Paul and Preston
Overstreet for the murder of J. V.
Waters. federal prohibition agent
Preston Overstreet. however, is still
in the custody of Pasco county Off
GERS with still another charge of first
degree murder pending against him.
that in connection with the death Of
A. F. Crenshaw. deputy sheriff of this
county, who was with Waters when he
was murdered.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1922-12-16
CUSTER Vote
EBY STRICT.
PARTY Line.
Sale of Patronage /
Virginia C. O. P. i
Charged by Unseat-
ed Representative
(Bv Associated Prensi

WASHINGTON, Dec. 49,.
Representative Thomas \.
Harrison, democrat, Of eli
seventh Virginia district, "
ousted today from the hou
on the grounds of irregulaf
ties in the 1920 election in H
district. After oustinR Ha
rison by a vote of 202 to &c
the house seated John Pat
republican contestant, wi
will serve until March 4.
The vote was by strict party lin
In a parting shot at his republic
foes, just before they ousted III
Representative Harrison charged N.
the life of the republican party in i
state was based on patronage. 4
then proceeded to read letters wbl,
ne declared prove incontrovsrtfb,
that patronage had been sold thera.
Amid the utmost confusion In 4,
chamber, Mr.. Harrison declared A.
Representative c. Bascomb SIeun. Z
the ninth Virginia district and I
publican national committeeman.
the dispenser of all patronage. tn
holding aloft a handful OF letter. Z
cancelled checks. Mr.. Harrison 4
claimed:
The people Of the country dc i
altogether understand virginia
publican politics. 1t il a puro N
ter Of patronage, and = question
how they can feed at thu psl.j
trough, Why, have been hea<
all over the district Of matters ~, p
the sale Of patronage. have b,
hearing that offices were sold
what money there was in Il auS
have right here sAe fncontroverti-
proof that it is the condition We h,t
been facing in Virginia.
Il picked up a few checks-ehae
gentlemen, by the bushei. They
endorsed( some Of them by Mr., Sic
and some of them by Mr.. Howard,
his secretary"
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1922-12-16
SALE OF AUTO TAGS
HAS NOT YET BEGUN

TALLAHASSEE, Dec. 15.-(SpeciaD
The issuance of automobile license
tags for 1923 did not begin today as
had been expected. 1t appears that
although the tag manufacturer sup
Piled a carload OF tags. the tags fur
nished were in the larger numbers,
which will not be required until later.
The comptroller Immediately ordered
the second carload shipped by express
and it is expected that this car con-
tanning the first numbers will reach
Tallahassee about Saturday.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1922-12-16
Bicycle Club
To Hold Hike

The local Bicycle club met Friday
evening at r. r. Wentworth, Jr
bicycle store in the neat cub room
built especially for the bicycle club
meetings. !.
1t was planned to hold a meeting
every other Saturday night. A meet
inG will he held Saturday night. De-
comber 30th at $50 O'Clock. Flee
ton OF officers will be held and plans
for club run made.
A horn will he given to every one
attending this meeting.
All boys and young men who own
and ride . bicycle, regardless Of make,
are cordially invited to attend this
meeting and become a member of the
club Those who do not care to be
come members will be welcomed as
visitors and also given souvenirs.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1922-12-16
Billion Paid By
Treasury in Day
=--------- -
(By Associated Press)

WASHINGTON, Dec. 15-The treas
ury completed tonight one of its
greatest postwar financial operations,
which included payment in one day
of s1,000,000,000 to holders of victory
notes called for redemption and ma =
turing certificates of Indebtedness and
in interest on the public debt.
The days transaction also includ-
ed the flotation of 100000, 900 in two
and one half years treasury notes and
$400,000,000 in certificates of iudebt-
edness, part of which mature in three
months and the remainder in one
year, and the collection of 1915, 900, =
600 in income and profits taxes.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1922-12-16
Tulsa
Fighting Blaze
In Cotton Care

CHARLESTON. S. =. Dec. IS
shipping board steamer Tulsa ia ia
ing fire in her cargo Of cotton Wi
and bagging. according to radio N.
sages received here tonight. 4,
flames are believed TO be under
troll. the latest message said, add
that the vessel was proceeding to
Vannah. where it is expected she
arrive tomorrow.
The Tulsa is bound from IiveFu
and Glasgow to Savannah and CT.
lesion. She was due to arrive here
morrow. The vessel IL 81 $500 4
registry. Messages received u
from the steamer said the dam
could not be estimated.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1922-12-16
Keller Fails to
Appear After a
Formal Summons
(By Associated Press)

WASHINGTON. Dec. 15.-Another
surprise was furnished before the
house judiciary committee today with
the failure of Representative Keller.
republican. Minnesota. to appear in
response to formal summons to give
under oath the information on which
he based his impeachment charges
against Attorney General Daugherty
Mr.. Keller gave no explanation
other than that contained in a letter
ilom his counsel, Jackson H. Ralston,
which stated that Mr.. Keller was un-
able to appear today because of i'm
pertive business engagements.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1922-12-16
Judge Johnston's.
Funeral Will Be.
Conducted Today.
Especial TO The IournaN

APALACHICOLA, Dec. 1.-THE
funeral of Judge H. W. Johnston, one
Of the best known men in the public
life Of this section OF Florida, Will be
held tomorrow afternoon. Judge
Johnston died at his home here yes
terday morning from stomach trouble,
For y years he had been owner and
editor of the ApalachicoIa Times. and
was widely known throughout Florida.
His passing will be deplortd BY tie
whole state.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1922-12-16
Harding Invites
Governors to Be
Luncheon Guests
(Bv Associated Press>

WHITE SULPHUR SPRINGS. W.
Va. Dec. 15.-Governors Of states
now in annual conference here re
ccived a personal invitation from
President Harding by long distance
telephone tonight to be his guests at
luncheon at the white house Monday
with the view. 1t is understood or
discussing among other subjects pro
hibition. The message was received
bv Governor Sproul of Pennsylvania,
who proceeded to communicate the
invitation to the other governors and
they at once took the matter under
consideration.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1922-12-16
Winter Tourists
To Organize Club

The Summer Tourist club will soon
be disorganized and a winter organi-
zation formed in its place. Next
Thursday will be the last meeting OF
the old organization and the winter
club will hold weekly meetings after
that time.
Tourists from nine states are now
visiting Pensacola. They represent
Colorado, Louisiana. Kentucky, Indi-
ana. Ohio. Minnesota, Michigan, Wis
consin and illinois. Indiana is the
leading state and also has the honor
Of being the home state Of the first
tourists to, reach Pensacola this sea-
son. Mr. and Mrs. Charles McCailahan
Of Farmersburg.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1922-12-16
Three Ordered to
Naval Air Station
Especial to The JournaI.)

WASHINGTON, Dec. 15.-Lieuts.
John H. Poppen and John c. Adams
were today ordered from medical re-
search laboratory and school for flight
surgeons, Mitchell Field, Mineola. y.
Y, to Pensacola Naval Air Station.
Lieut.. George A. OFT was ordered
from battle fleet aircraft squadron TO
Pensa cola.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1922-12-16
RELIEF FOR FARMER
COMING, SAYS HOOVER

WASHINGTON. Dec. 1.-The ma
tional convention OF Farmers Coop
erative associations was told by Sec
rotary Hoover today that the farmer
had a right to demand relief from
the financial troubles by which he Is
handicapped. The secretary predicted
that action soon would ne taken 10
provide this relief in substantial and
satisfactory manner.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1922-12-16
HELL'S HALF ACRE is
OFFICIALLY LOCATED

WASHINGTON. Dec. 14.-HelI's
Half Acre was located today-and 10
Gated officially.
1t is in Wyoming. and would be
given to Natrona county for park
purposes under bill introduced by
Representative Mondell. the republi-
can leader. who halls from that state.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1922-12-16
BRADFUTE HEADS FAI
BUREAU FEDERATIC
(Rv Associated Prnss,

~ -AEnFNh'N - tGA Gt-5i
CHICAGO. Dec. li.-Oscar Z. Bf
flute OF Eehia. Ohio, today was eli
cd president OF the American r
Bureau Federation. J. IL How
the retiring president. refused to
a candidate and condemned poll
in the organization.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1922-12-16
PARLIAMENT RECESSES
UNTIL FEBRUARY 10

LONDON, Dec. 15.-The British
parliament was prorogued today until
February IS.
The program for the adjournment
went through without. hitch, despite
the widely heralded efforts Of a small
body of the left wing of the labor
members to prevent the rising of the
house Of commons until a remedy was
found for the unemployment situa-
ton.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1922-12-16
MIlRnER Is CHARGED.

MIAMI. Dec. Isl. S. Blocker. OF
Homestead. who yesterday shot and
killed w. A. Frazeur here. was held
on q charge OF first degree murder to-
night following a coroner's Jury YER
dict which recommended that he he
held. Blocker waived preliminary
hearing.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1922-12-16
VOLUNTARY PETITIONS FILED.

Voluntary petitions Of bankruptcy
were filed in the United States court
Yesterday by ". A, r. A. and W. 5.
Griffin. farmers of Cottondale, Jack
SON county. The petitioners are rep
resented by Merrill * Farmer and
lanes H. Finch is listed as referee III
bankruptcy.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1922-12-16
e,eaoNs BEATS mIskE.

ST. PAUL. Mimi, Dec. 15.-Tommy
Gibbons of St. Paul won the referee $
decision over his fcllow-toNnsmsn'
Billy Mishe. in 1o-round bout here
tonight. Gibbons led most Of the
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1922-12-16
Confidence Vote
Given Poincare
(Rv Associated Pressl

NUJ
PARIS. Dec. 15.-The chamber
Of deputies early this morning,
after a long debate on the general
policy of the Poincare government,
gave it a vote Of confidence. The
vote was 512 to rs.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1922-12-16

Full night and day leased wire re-
ports OF Associated Press, Newspa-
per Enterprise Association and other.
unrivaled features.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1922-12-13

Take Laxative BROMO QUININE tab
let's. The box bears the signature of 4.
w. Grove. tBe sure you get BRONCO
30c.--adv.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1922-12-13

city next Saturday night when Me-
Gin university will meet the YER
mont quintet on the latter's court.
This will be the first game on the
Vermont schedule, and should prove a
hard one, as the team from Canada
has already played several games on
an inter-city series in Montreal
The Vermont aggregation, however,
win without doubt, be one of the
strongest combinations which has ever
represented the university as five of
last years letter men are back on the.
squad, while two Of these letter men
will not start the game Saturday ow Il
ing to the excellent material which
has entered the university this fall.
The Vermont team has been practic-
ing for three weeks under the direc-
ton Of. Coach Tom Ready, who has
reported the men In good condition for
the first contest. Those who mill
probably start the game for Vermont
are, Semansky and Cayward, guards;
Isham, center, and Stevens and East
burn forwards.