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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1922-05-20
NO PROGRESS
SAYS GOMPERS
Labor Leader Calls State
ment Regarding 12-HOur
Day Punk"
Assails Steel COnference-Says Judge
Gary's Utterances Typical Of
EHrOntery of Big Business"

Washington, May 2O.-No real sign
Of progress is seen by Samuel Com
pers, head Of the Federation of Labor
as a result of President Harding's
conference with the steel men on abo-
litiOn Of the 12-hour day in the in
dustry.
The statement made after the con-
ference by Judge Z. n. Gray. chair
man Of the United Statel Steel Cor
poration means nothing at ALL ac-
cording to Mr. Gompers. who speaks
bitterly Of the "cynicism" and "ef-
frontery" of big business.
Judge Gary says that" all favor
ed the abolition Of the 12-hour day,
If and when practicable, statement
which means absolutely nothing" said
Mr.. Gompers.
"If the White House conference was
called To discuss the 12-hour day, L
am unable to see where any progress
was made. We may take the confer
ence as being something Of an indica-
ton of the public condemnation of
Steel Trust practices, but it is diff
cult to see any sincerity in the If
and when practicable formula.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1922-05-20
HARDING SAYS
PROSPERITY IS
SETTLED FACT
Cumulative Evidence, He
Says, Shows Revival
of Interest
PLANS CONFERENCES
All Industries to be Asked TO Join
Foresees Labor Shortage if Revival
Continues.

Washington, May 20.-Amerlcan
business revival is now an accom-
plished fact, according to cumulative
evidence in the hands of the President
and discussed in some particulars Dy
him yesterday afternoon
In an effort to give further lmpe-
tus TO the upward movement the Ad-
ministration is finding it profitable to
take up one condition after another.
Following last nights White House
dinner of steel men-leaders IN one OF
the great basic induStrieS-PreSident
Harding is exceedingly optimistic and
well-satisfed about American condl-
tions, feeling which the Admins
tration reflects today.
An aftermath was the official state
ment Yesterday that within 80 days, II
recovery proceeds as indicated, there
will be a decided shortage OF common
labor in the United States.
Specific conditions with which the
President is dealing, as the enthusiasm
of reviving times pervades the Gov
ernment, are these:
/. The labor situation in the steel
industry; discussed at the White
House dinner last night.
2. Profteering in the coal indus
trv i'm the face of a diminishing sup
plv created by the strike, considered
in Cabinet yesterday.
8. Transportation and railway rates
to be the subject of a conference OF
railroad executives at dinner at the
White House tonight.
Reports covering the entire neld
have been laid before President Hard
inc and these, together with his inter-
views with captains of industry, have
been of a character to cause the White
House TO announce the revival is ac-
tuallv accomplished. Applying to in
dustrial situations his principle that
if men can be brought together under
favorable auspices they can evolve
helpful agreements, the President mas
not only met with the steel men and
will meet with the railway heads TINS
evening. but ne is so pleased by the
prospect that he may call other meet
ines of the kind with relation to Amer
lean business.
The President has reports from
many localities indicating shortage
of labor, contrasting with the condi-
tions which made necessary a few
months ago the convening of a ma
tional unemployment conference. In
the steel industry. the President
learned, short-Shift mills are hndlng
there already is a movement OF com
mon labor 10 the plants with longer
hours. and the short-hOur mills are
having difficulty in keeping the ranks
filled That is one of the incidental
problems facing the Administration
in it's proposal to the steel industry
for abolishing the l2-hour day.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1922-05-20
Fredericksburg Storm
Spotsylvana Tornado UprOOts Trees
and Plays Havoc With Wires

Fredericksburg, Va, May 20.-A
small tornado played havoc with
houses, telephone and electric wires
Yesterday along the river road in
Spotsylvania county near FrederickS-
burg. The wind swept roofs from a
number of barns and other buildings
and unrooted trees.
The tornado originated about 6
miles from this city and went down
the river from that point and several
miles up the river.
At Mansfield Hall farm, the home
of the late Capt. K. c. Vance, the
storm blew down several large trees
in the yard and tore up small trees
and shrubbery. While attempting to
rescue some chicks Mrs. Bishop was
struck by branches of falling tree,
but escaped serious injury. The tor
nado lifted the roof from concrete
house situated at the forks in the
road leading to Port Royal and Bowl
ing Green and also unroofed barn
on Belvidere, the farm Of ). S. Berger.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1922-05-20
ALIBL DEFENSE
PLEA IN TRIAL
OF Mining MEN
Motion to Acduit Overruled
Counsel Seeks to Void
Evidence
OVERT ACTLIMITED
New Phase of Proceedings at Charles
Town Brings About Heightened
Tension Among Attorneys

Charles Town, W. Va. May 20
After announcing briefly that its
main defense in the case of William
Blizzard, charged with treason in
connection with the armed march on
Logan county last summer, would
consist of an alibi, the defense yes
terday afternoon proceeded forth
with to examination Of its witnesses.
Two were placed on the stand, both
giving testimony aimed at invalida-
ting a considerable portion of that
introduced by the prosecution.
Inauguration Of this phase of the
trial was marked by noticeable
heightening of tension. Witnesses
were subjected to long and relent-
less grilling by the prosecution;
legal points were more stubbornly
contested than during the last few
days of the prosecutions case:
clashes between attorneys We're more
frequent and bitter
Beginning of the case for the de-
fense was preceded by long opinion
from Judge J VI. Woods, ruling on
two motions by the defense. one to
compel the prosecution to indicate
the overt act on which it relied for
conviction, the other TO strike out all
evidence and direct q verdict Of ac-
quittal.
The latter motion was overruled.
In regard 10 the first motion. the
court ruled that the only overt act
on which the prosecution could rely
was the presence Of the defendant in
Logan county with the armed forces
of the invaders.
His action in Kanawha or Boone
counties could not count in an indict-
I ment in Logan county, it was held.
1t was held further that the only
overt act on which a sufficient num-
Der of witnesses agreed was his
presence in Logan county, and that
the prosecution would have to make
out its case on that.
Announcement of the ruling was
the signal for considerable discus
sion, attorneys for the defense ask
ing for a specific ruling on the
question as to whether the prosecu-
tiOn must elect the overt act. The
court finally ruled that it must. the
prosecution then protesting to be
satisfied with the overt act which
the court had indicated as the only
one which could stand under the
evidence
Opening statement for the defense
was made by Harold W. Houston.
chief counsel He said that it would
be conclusively shown that Blizzard
was never with the armed miners
eXcept on September 2 to 3, and that
on these occasions he went there for
the sole purpose of persuading the
miners to return home, at the re-
quest of Gen. H II. Bandholtz, L. s.
A himself
He cautioned the jury that under
the instructions of the court Biz
cards presence at Marmet. where
the miners assembled. could not be
taken into consideration. He gave
brief history of the march. laying
special stress on the contention of
the miners that the second march
would not have stated if it had not
been for the clash between State po-
lice and miners at Sharples on Au-
gust 27, in which two miners were
killed and three wounded.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1922-05-20
TAKES
OFFICE JUNE |
Will Succeed Norma n
Hamilton as Collector of
Customs
Will Have Headquarters in Norfolk
Nomination Sent to Senate

Norfolk. Va, May 2O.-Joseph l..
Crupper. Alexandria, will become
collector of customs. with head
quarters at Norfolk about June J.,
succeeding Norman r Hamilton,
whose term expires at that time.
Mr.. Crupper's nomination will he
sent to the United States Senate to-
day. under an agreement reached be-
tween President Harding, Congress
man Slemp and Mr.. Crupper.
The fact that Mr.. Hamilton has
been permitted by a Republican ad-
to serve out his term
the second to which he was an
pointed by President Wilson'S
taken as a commitment to the ef-
fciency of the Office under his ad-
ministration for the last year. The
work of the customs service during
the war directed from this office
has been highly praised by both
American and allied officials.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1922-05-20
EFFORT TO END
COAL STRIKE IS
NOW UNDER Way
Plan Sponsored by Group of
Operators In Cleveland,
Ohio
EARLY SETTLEMENT
Hope For Action BY July 1-Suspen-
sion Through Summer Would
Hamper Lake Shipments.

Cleveland, May 2O.-A movement to
settle the coal strike is under way in
Cleveland.
For several days group of opera
tors have been canvassing the situa-
ton, it was learned yesterday, and
they hope to have something definite
to work on next week.
Their aim is to crank up if pos
sible. the ponderouS machinery of
negotiation so that a settlement of
the controversy can be reached before
July l. The strike is liable to drag
on all summer unless something de-
finite is done to bring it to an end, a
leader of the movement said today.
Other observers have pointed out
that>if the suspension should last un-
til midsummer or later, the custo-
mary movement of the lake coal would
be damned up with serious conseQu-
ences to transportation when the dam
broke.
at is about time" one operator
said today, that we are being told
by the Government what was wrong
with our manner of proceeding before
the strike took place. A stigma was
cast upon the conference with the
miners union and there the matter
rests"
The movement to start negotiations
here follow that of the Illinois opera
tors, who demanded that Frank Far
yington start negotiations for a new
scale.
Prices of West Virginia non-union
coal remained between $3.50 and 81 a
ton at the mine today on the Cleve-
land market, despite the proposed pool
of this production. Among operators
with interests in Southern West Vir-
ginia the suggestion of clearing
house made in a conference of opera
tors with Secretary of Commerce
Hoover Wednesday was the subject of
much unfavorable discussion.
No operators in a number inter
viewed believe such a plan feasible,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1922-05-20
EPISCOP PALLANS
TO MEET HERE
NEXT NJ MAY
Annual Convention Just
Closed In Rich
mOnd
CONSTRUCTIVE WORK
Bond Issue For 100000 For De-
nominational Schools - Delegates
Chosen TO Convention in Portland.

Richmond, Va, May 20.-After Sc
lecting Alexandria as the next meet,
ing place of the Episcopal Council
that body which had been in session
at All Saints Church since We'd
nesday morning, adjourned yester-
day evening. The meetings, it was
said by those in attendance were
productive of much constructive ac-
tivity on the part of both lay and
clerical delegates. The council next
year, it is believed, will be held in
the old historic Christ Church, Alex
andria, where now the pew occupied
by George Washington and his
family and friends, is held in rever-
ence.
Before adjournment, the council
adopted a resolution providing for a
bond issue of 100000 to be used in
the development of denominational
schools, and other activities of the
diocese. This bond issue will be
floated among members Of the Epis-
copal Church in the diocese. and it
was stated by members of the coun-
Gil, that little trouble would be eX-
perienced in diSposing of the issue.
Much of the final session was
taken up in selecting delegates to
the triennial national council which
meets in Portland, Oregon, and in
electing members of the diocesan
finance committee. The delegates to
the triennial council are: Rev Drs.
Bowie Burkhardt. of Richmond;
Bergman Green, dean of the Theo-
logical Seminary, Alexandria; Ed
ward L. Goodwin, of Ashland, and
the following Law delegates; Judge
r. Garter Scott, Roosevelt Page, John
Stewart Bryan and Robert Beverley,
The alternates are: Rev. Drs.
Beverley Dallas Tucker, Jr. TheO-
logical Seminary; J. Francis Ribble,
W. D. Smith of Richmond. and p. j.
Continued on Page Three)
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1922-05-20
SENATE

Met at ] ! a. m. and remained in ses-
sion until late hour last evening.
Senator Simmons, ranking Demo-
cratic member on tbs finance commit
tee, continued his daily performance
of reading newspaper editorials COM
menting upon the tariff bill into the
Record.
Chairman McCumoer, in charge of
the bill, asserted with warmth that
notwithstanding professions to the
contrary, it was evident that time was
consumed in this daily performance
for purposes of filibuStering.
Senator Gooding, of Idaho, said the
great metropolitan newspapers were
opposed to the pending tariff bill be-
cause for the first time in history the
farmer was protected Just as well as
the manufacturer and the "interna-
tional bankers" Of New York and else
where would not permit adequate
they could prevent il.
protection for the agriculturists if
Senator Simmons replied that the
tariff bill was the product of a deal"
as leaders knew they could not pass it
unless they first placated the agricul-
tural group by giving Hem high rates
on farm products.
Senator McCumber said he would
agree with some Of the critics that this
was not 'just the right time" for tar
iff revision, but he insisted there never
was a time when tariff revision was
more needed in the United States
A brief but spirited partisan dis
cuSsion followed the reading Of me-
mortal from Samuel Untermyer, coun-
sci for the Lockwood investigating
committee in New York, which de-
clared that the only remedy for the
housing situation was the removal of
tariffs which excluded from the cOun-
try basic building materials.
Senator Robinson (DemOTaD, Ar
kansas. protested against the proposed
duty of % per cent on bricks, of which
he said. imports were only one three
hundredthS part of the consumption,
the tariff enabling domestic manufac-
turerS to control housing materials
and charge "eytortionate and unreas
enable prices.
When Senator McCumber said the
duty was designed 20 aid manufac-
turers along the Canadian border,
Senator Stanley. Of Kentucky, re-
torted that the first consideration Of
Congress should be "the great voice
less millions" in America who want
to own their own homes and who are
prevented by the men who. through
favored legislation, are permitted to
fix prices.
Senator Johnson (Republican), ,
California proposed an amendment to
the Constitution giving Congress the
right to regulate or prohibit the en-.
ployment of children under IS years
of ace.
The committee considerin~ the shin
ship subsidy measure decided to ask
the Secretary Of State whether anv
provisions of the pending bill wonld
violate existing commercial treaties.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1922-05-20
FIREMEN TO
TAKE PART IN
BIG PAGEANT
Friendship Veterans to
Draw Hand Engine
In Parade
PARADE TUESDAY
CITY 70 Have Float Which Will BE In
Charge of Volunteers From Three
Active Companies.

Between thirty-five and forty men,
bers of the Friendship Veterans Fire
Association will leave here early
Tuesday morning for Richmond to
participate in the big parade at 10
o'clock that morning in connection
with the Virginia Historical Pageant
The Friendship Veterans will draw
their old hand engine in the parade.
They Will wear their new uniforms
and be in command OF Capt. J. Sid
Douglas, ce-president of the COM
pany.
Final arrangements for the trip will
be completed at a meeting which will
be held tonight at the company's
house.
The old hand engine of the company
will tomorrow morning be placed on
flat car and sent early Monday morn
inc to Richmond. There will be a spe-
ciaI guard to accompany the engine
to its destination. The engine COM
many was established in 1774 and
George Washington was member Of
this company.
In addition to the Friendship Vet
Grams Association about twenty-five
firemen from the three volunteer COM
nanies of the city also plan to go to.
Richmond Tuesday morning and par
ticipate in the parade. They will ac-
companv the fiat of the citv of Alex
andria which will depi it Washington
receiving his commission as major IN
the British army which took place in
the historical Carlyle House in this
citv in the presence of the five colo
nial governors. All Of the firemen will
return home either tuesday night or
early Wednesday morning.
A large number Of Alexandrians
have planned to 90 TO Richmond Tues
day to witness the big parade.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1922-05-20
WASONS TOLAY
CORNERSTONE
Exercises at New Public
School Next Thursday
at ) p. NJ.
Andrew Jackson Lodge of Masons in
Charge-Program Being Pre-
pared

The cornerstone of the new public
school building being erected on the
Alexandria High School lot at Cam
eron and West streets will be laid at
) o'clock next Thursday afternoon by
Andrew Jackson Lodge, OF MaSons
No l2O of this city Plans are now
being completed for the affair and the
school children will take part in the
exercises and there VIZ be musical
progry>n. Complete details for the
affair will be announced later.
The new building will be modern
in every detail and work will be COM
pleted and ready for occupancy at
the next scholastic session of the
schools which will open in September.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1922-05-20
To Improve Seven
Squares on Prince Street

Granite curb for the improvement
of Prince street from Royal to
Henry streets, a distance of seven
squares. has arrived and has been
placed along that thoroughfare by
the city engineer The curbng is
six inches wide. the regulation curb
ing for street work. This thorough
fare is to be improved with a modern
bituminous macadam roadway just
as soon as the Improvement of South
Washington street is completed.
Part of the cost will he bourne by
the property owners.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1922-05-20
IGNORED BY
ORDER RED MEN
Earl r. Sullivan Chosen
Great Sannap of Great
Council
Mrs. Mabel ROOp Named Member of
Orphans Board

The delegation of members of the
two tribes of Red Men and the council
of the degree of Pocahontas which
left Alexandria last Tuesday, returned
home this morning by the Norfolk
steamer and report very enjoyable
entertainment.
One of their number, Earl L. Sulli-
van. a member of Seminole Tribe No.
So. of this city. was elected the Great
Sannap of the Great Council of Nir-
ginia. and Mrs. Mabel Roop was
named as member of the Orphan 5
Board of the Great Council Of the
Degree of Pocahontas.
The reports of the tribes through
out this reservation show the order in
good condition, and much progress has
been made during the past year.
The next session of the Great Coun-
ell will be held in Richmond, Va.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1922-05-20
IN CONGRESS
YESTERDAY
HOUSE

Met at noon and adjourned at G:20
p. M until noon today.
The day was spent in consideration
of the rivers and harbors bill, among
the amendments adopted being one ap-
propriating $4,000, 900 for improve
ment of the Monongahela river, as rec
commended by the army engineers.
Discussing some OF the present-day
railroad problems before the inter
state commerce committee, Howard
Elliott, chairman of the Northern Pa
citic railway board, estimated that
1000 locomotives and 5000 freight
cars were in such state as to make
repairs necessary.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1922-05-20
Poppy Day

The American Legion Auxiliary
will hold called meeting Monday
evening at o'clock at apartment 7,
The Wager, to complete arrangements
for the observance of Poppy Day"
on May 30th. On Saturday preceding
Decoration Day the member OF the
auxiliary will place the poppies for
sale on the streets in accordance with
their annual custom, to raise funds
for the relief of eX-service men. Ev-
cry man, woman and child is urged to
purchase a poppy on this day to wear
on Decoration Day in memory of
Flanders Field.
"Poppv Day" is an American Legion
institution, and each year the national
headquarters sends out petitions to
the posts and auXiliaries asking that
observance in some manner of this
dav. The local auxiliary, with the
permission of the mayor, inaugu-
rated the custom of poppy tag day
last year.
On May Both a committee from the
legion and the auxiliary will visit the
graves Of all service men and place
thereon an evergreen cross with 4
large red poppy in the center.
All members of the auxiliary are
urged to attend the meeting Monday
evening and assist in this work.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1922-05-20
Firemen's Fund Now
Totals S2,312

The committee in charge Of the fire.
mems fund acknowledge the following
contributions: John d.
Normovle $40: Fitzgerald Council
No. 459. Knights of Columbus, $40;
Rosebud Athletic Club. SO. This
brings the grand total continued to
date to s2.312. The firemen seek to
raise fund Of $4,000. This. there
fere, leaves s688 yet to be collected
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1922-05-20
WASHINGTON
DAY BY DAY
From our Special Correspondent

From Our Special Correspondent
Washington. May 2O.-Plans for
tbe reorganization and development
of the Russian Soviet Navy nave at
tracted the attention OF the ntelli-
gence sections of the United States
and European navies. it was learned
today. II p;oo
Reports from Petrograd and Riga
received in Washington indicate VnaI G
the Soviet naval program IS steauIly
unfolding. and emphasize the resto-
ration of the salute, the separate al
lotment of quarters for men and OF
ficers and the resumption Of disclp-
linarv measures which were aDan-
doned by the Soviet authorities after
the downfall of the Gar;
1T seems quite possible" said an
American naval expert today, that
the present Soviet navy, although
now in a condition of inetficiency and
Generalization, may presently be,
come a factor in world naval affair.
Furthermore, he stated that RUS
sia. with German aid, could within q
verv short time place herself IN
position that would command the re-
spect of other nations as regards her
sea power,
With closer relations existing be-
tween Germany and Russia than has
ever before existed, it would not be
surprising if these two countries
would reach a tacit agreement for
the upbuilding of a powerful Soviet
navy within the very near future
and it seems that such an agreement
would be as difficult for the Euro
pean powers to cope with as was
the recent economic treaty signed
by the same two powers during the
course of the Genoa deliberations.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1922-05-20
Gift For Grand Master

Rev. DIR. John Lee Allison. newly
elected grand master of Odd Fellows
in Virginia on the occasion of Vis first
official visit to Potomac Lodge No. So.
this city. of which he is a member, was
presented with q handsome leather
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1922-05-20
DUDLEY-WALLER
Miss Katherine Carroll Waller Bride
OF Luther II. Dudley

Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Carter Page
Waller announce the marriage of their
Katharine Carroll Waller,
to Luther Harris Dudley, this morn
ing, May goth, at O'Clock in st. Pauls
Episcopal Church by the Rev. Percy
Foster Hall. The ceremony was wit
messed by only the immediate fami-
lies of the bride and groom.
Mr.. and Mrs. Dudley left directly
after for wedding trip and upon
their return will be at home at sos
Cameron street this city.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1922-05-20

brief case BY the lodge last night. A
speech Of presentation was made by
W. Clifton Cunningham and DR.. ALI
son made a suitable response.