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The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1922-08-01
Better Conditions
Fer Mutes
(By Maxwell Gorman)

Raleigh, July 26.-One of the
most unique and interesting
'sst.st.s~ conventions bel In Raleigh
recently was that Of the North
Carolina Deaf Association, which
adjourned Saturday after four
days session in the hall Of the
House in the Capitol building,
followed by a picnic at Pullen
Park here. The Governor was
among those who addressed the
convention, and Mr.. Tillinghast
interpreted the speech of His Ex-
cellency as he proceeded with
such faithfulness and aptness
that those not familiar with the
language Of the deaf could un-
derstand that he repeated, with
out hearing the Governor repeat
the words. Some of us tried it,
with fine effect.
The mutes adjourned to meet
in Asheville next year. They
elected officers and passed reso-
lutions, the most interesting Of
which was a request to the Cen
eral Assemly to make an appro-
priation of public moneys for
the purpose Of aiding students
who may wish~to complete their
training at the national college,
Gallaudet, in Washington. It
pointed out, the deaf folks telling
it on their fingers, that Florida
appropriates $3.50 for each pupil
and North Carolina mutes insist
that North Carolina can do bet
ter. Governor Morrison, in
speaking to them at the opening
OF the association, pledged him
self 10 aid in getting the proper
treatment Of these silent citizens
J. NJ. Robertson Of Raleigh,
was chosen president by acclama
tion and Mrs. R. G. Fortune, of
! Durham, was made vice-presi-
dent. She is the wife of an
Episcopal rector, who is the
;sign-language preached to the
members Of the Rev. S. S. Bost
parish. The vice-presidency was
warm contest, Mrs. Fortune
defeating M. H. johnson Of Bur,
gaw, J. M. Vestal Of Burlington
was reelected secretary by ac-
ciamation. Rev. R. G. Fortune
F., defeated in a close contest Carl
Pope Of Weldon, for treasurer,
+. G.. c.. Vestal Of Raleigh was made
financial secretary in spirited
contest, defeating J. n. Carroll Of
! Turkey, Sampson county.
The deaf association, with more
than 100 delegates, spent four
days in convention. They came
in and went out with no repor-
torial quarrels, no protests that
they had 'been mistrated, mis-
quoted, made the butt Of jokes
or the cause Of any journalistic
. funnyisms. The newspaper fel-
lows tumbleld nightly to them.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1922-08-01
AMERICAN APPET|TES
DOUBLE THE CANADIAN
SALMON OUTPUT
by Associated Press)

Victoria, B. c., Aug. 1.-Spring
salmon caught in British Colum-
bia waters is now being served as
filling for fish hot dogs sold
to industrial workers in the larg-
er cities Of the Eastern United
State, notably New York, Chica-
go an philadelphia.
AS a result of the popularity
Of the new delicacy, the British
Columbia mild cure pack this
year will double the 1921 output.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1922-08-01
So. R. R. ASKS
FOR Permission
To ISSUE BONDS
(By Associated Press)

Washington, Aug. 1.-The
Tennessee, Alabama and Georgia
railroad has asked the Interstate
Commere Commission today for
permission to issue two and one
half millions Of first mortgage
bonds, the funds to be used to
better the road bed, strengthen
the brides and reconstruct seq
tions Of the line on the Norfolk
Southern road. It also asked
permission to sell three hundred
and seventy-fivc. thousand in
equipment notes.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1922-08-01
STREET RAILWAY
EMPLOYEES co
On A STRIKE
(By Associated Press)

Chicago, ILL.,, Aug. Twenty
thousand employees Of surface
and elevated lines went on strike
at four o'clock this morning and
greater part Of the working
portion Of the ctiy's population
was forced to seek improvised
transportation.
No statement was made as TO
when efforts will be- made to re-
sumo traffic
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1922-08-01
Famous St. Paul's
In Need of Repair
by Associated Press,

London, Aug. 1.-St. Paul's
Cathedral, the famous Valhalla
Of the British Empire and the
masterpiece Of Sir Christopher
Wren, architect, is subject to
the ravages Of tie. Certain re-
pair and reconstruction work is
imperative to save the building
from possible collapse, and
100000 is being sought to pay
the bill.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1922-08-01
100 Pc R s D n s
POISONED BY PIE
TWO DEATHS OccTTppEn
FROM PIE EATEN IN
RESTAURANT
(By Associated Press)

New York, Aug. 1.-Two girl
steographers died today and
nearly hundred persons emf
ployed in the garment house sec
lion Of Broadway are i'll of poison
believed to have been taken in
PIE eaten IN restaurant at
Broadway and 26th Streets YES.
terday. An investigation of the
restaurant is being made.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1922-08-01
STRIKE LEADFP.- :
ARE 81 - = IN
A SSE N bL|N E
f D R N EE 6
(By Associated Press)

Chicago, ILL.,, Aug. 1.-The la
Dor leaders scheduled to attend
Two meetings here today to con-
slider the Harding proposals for
lhe settlement of the rail strike
were slow in assembling, only
TWO Or three men being in the
room five minutes after the hour
set for the meeting.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1922-08-01
YEARS. COTTON
CROP ESTIMATED
At L MILLION
-FOUR HUNDRED
AND FORTY MIN T
THOUSAND BALES.
BY Associated Press ]


Washington, Aug. 1.-This
year l9 cotton crop is placed at
IL E),oOO bales in the second
lofecast Of the season announced
'ooaE by theDepartment Of Ag-
Ilculfure, basing the estimate on
v.p: vgno,lion Of the crop July 25th,
~n'ch Is given as 7O.8 per cent
Of normal.
Ne" York, Aug. 1.-Cotton
aoI4 1ed eight dollars and a half
oale Immediately after the read
ny OF the governments condi-
lion report.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1922-08-01
40 PERSONS ARE
KILLED IN R,R,
ACCIDENT
{By Associated Pressl

Paris, Aug. 1.-Forty persons
were killed and fifty others in
jured in collision between two
trains OF pilgrims to the Grotto
OF Lourdes, one Of the world 5
most famous shrines, early to-
day. The collision occurred near
Vellecornual.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1922-08-01
WEATHER REPORT

For North Carolina Fair to-
night and Wednesday. except
probably local thundershowers
on the coast. Gentle westerly
winds.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1922-08-01
HEAVY VOTE IS
Expected IN THE
"a. PRIMARIES
fBv Associated Press J

Richmond, Va, Aug. Fair
weather today is expected to
hiring out heavy vote IN the
urinary race for the selection
nf y democratic nominee for
senator in which Senator Swan
son IS opposed by former Cover
NOR Westmorland Davis
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1922-08-01
n. R. EXECUTIVES
||NSESS|ON TODAY
F FRESIDENT' PROPOSALS
FOR SETTLEMENT OF
STRIKE MADE KNOWN
/ BY Associated Press)

New York, Aug. 1.-The stand
ing committee Of the American
Association Of Railway. Execu-
tlves went into session today to
prepare to reply to President
Harding's proposal for the set
tlement Of the strike, the answer
to be submitted later in the day
TO the hundred and forty-eight
railroad presidents meeting here
for ratification or rejection.
Washington, Aug. 1.-The
Presidents s proposal for ending
the rail strike provides that all
employees now on strike. be re-
turned to work to their former
positions with seniority and all
ether rights unimpaired and
that both sides agr& to recog-
nize the validity Of the decisions
of the Labor Board and that all
suits growing out of the strike
and the Labor Board s decis
ions be withdrawn and disputes
growing out Of the walkout be
left with the Labor Board fol
settlement.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1922-11-25
Give Christ Church
Rector Car and Garage

Realizing the great advantage
equipment in modern parochial work
and administration the vestry and
congregation of Christ Church haze
presented the rector, the Rev. viii
liam j. Morton, D. D.. with a Ford
coupe. and have provided funds Tor
its maintenance. a handsome tile
garage. the gift of the senior wardenS.
has been built on the rectory lot.
This is recongition of DR.. Norton s
ability and invaluable service TO his
congregation. More and more the
,hurch people of today are realizing
the value of modern ideas IN church
affairs and are installing fer the
work Of the churches the same modern
eouipment that makes for efficient bus
mess. Christ Church is not only a
religious institution but a church
where history was made and which
holds an important place In the long
list Of Americas landmarks. pr.
Morton has brought to this parish not
only efficiency Of administration buf
a noise and dignity in keeping with
.bo fine traditions Of the church md
has endezred himself to the people
,f Alexandria and to the hundreds
of visitors with whorl he has come in
contact.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1922-11-25
MacSwiney Predicts
More Irish Trouble
6By United Prcss)

New York, Nov. 25-lreland, swept
BY 4 fercer and bloodier revolution
in her troubled history was foreseen
today by Peter MacSwiney, whose
two sisters are dying on hunger
strikes in Dublin.
INV sister Mary, in Mount Joy
prison. is sure to die" MacSwlneey
said. The shooting Of Erskine Chill
ders has decided her fate, for 1t prov
es the English free staters will not
release her. She has been without
food for II days.
Annie MacSwiney, who like Mary,
is a sister of the late Lord Mayor OF
Cork, who died after a long self IN
flicted starvation in an English prls-
on. has been on a sympathy hunger
strike outside the walls of Mount JOY
prison. She collapsed and probably
will die in a hospital, Peter MacSwin-
ey declared. The girls started their
hunger strikes after Mary's arrest as
4 rebel against the free state.
Hone that Mary would be freed be-
fore her death died with the eXecu-
ton of Childers, MacSwiney said, but
the act will end English rulet as
ne and other followers Of DeNalera
call the Free State in Ireland for
ever.
Ar uprising such as the country
has never before witnessed will fol
low the passing of three martyrs
MacSwiney predicted.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1922-11-25
Changers Oppose
Subsidy Measure
Administration Bill Is On Last Legs
In Last Day OF Open
Debate.
NV United PreSS.1

Washington, Nov, 25.-The Nation
al Grange today lined up with the Op-
ponents to the administration ship
subsidy bill. T. c. Atkeson, Washing
ton representative of the Grange, to-
day placed before members Of con-
Rress a resolution adopted Yesterday
by the National Grange convention at
Witchitaw, Kan, pledging the organi-
zation to fight against the measure.
The partisan cry of "Stand by the
President" was drummed into the ears
of recalcitrant midwest republicans IN
the House i'm a netfort to get them TO
change their views and support the ad-
ministartion ship subsidy bill, now on
it's third and last day of general de-
bate.
Dropping as futile their attempts to
gain converts among the democrats,
who are pledged by resolution passed
in secret caucus to oppose the subsidy
as a unit. republican leaders are now
makir/. a herculean drive to line up
u majority for the shipping measure
in their own party.
Not on the floor, but in private con-
versations in ante-rooms and corrl-
dors republicans who are against the
subsidy were being impressed wlth tne
political significance of the SITUATION
and with the urgent need Tor the
overwhelming republican majority 70
mt the subsidy through, since 1t mas
been championed so ardently by Pres'-
dent Harding.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1922-11-25
Lam Not Guilty
Of Murder Charge
Circumstantial Evidence Is Turned
Down In Court In
HarrisOnburg.

HarriSonburg. Va. Nov 25.-Tha
States attempt at conviction by cir
cumstantial evidence failed when Ber-
nard Lam, from the extreme northeast
ern section Of the county was acqui,t-
ed Of charge of murder by the jury
in Circuit Court, ending the trial be-
gun a week ago.
Lam was accused Of the murder OF
Albert G. Grim on the night Of August
26. Young Grim was seated with his
back to a window when two shots were
fired, one of them killing him instantly
and the other seriously wounding his
father. Milton Grim. who has since re-
covered and was able to testify at the
trial
Following his implication by the
coroner's jury, Lam was arrested, to-
gether with his father-in-law, William
OHeubacker, who was released after
the preliminary hearing. 1t was
brought out at the inquest that there
was considerable feeling against the
Grims in the neighbo~hood, as they
had taken the places of the striking
Shopmen from the Norfolk and West
ern Railroad al Shenandoah City, three
miles from the scene Of the shooting.
Both Lam and Ofenbacker, who were
on strike at the time. were alleged to
have made threats against the life Of
the two men.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1922-11-25
City Manager To
Be X. Of C. Guest

Citv Manager Wilder NJ. Rich M.
dav night will he the guest Of Fitz.
gerald Council No. 459. Knights OF
Columbus at a reception given in his
honor at the Knights Of Columbus
Home. Cameron and st. Asaph streeh.
in order to give the members Of the
local courcil an opportunity OF meet
ing the new city manager.
Alexandra is planning progres-
sive moment and the r. Of c. in this
city feeling a inst prid in the old
city want to helD in the work and
through their efforts help build 4
Greater Alexandria They arr
desirous Of being counted upon as a
progressive organization. Keen'v
alive to the great possibilities before
Alexandria and expressing hope that
the new form Of city government
may be able to accomplish manv o.
the things planned to carry out, IT IS
their desire to meet the heads of the
various departments Of the civ GOV
ernment and assure them Of their
united support N functioning.
With the foregoing idea in mind
the local councl Of the K. Of c. has
prepared the Drogram Of entertain
mnt for Monday night. J.
The program It is annorncd will BE-
attractive in character. At the con-
clusion Of tho program refreshments
will be served.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1922-11-25
$4,000 Fans Gather In
''Br0therly Love" City
For Battle.
ARMY-NAVY GAME
Thousands Crowd Hotels To Capacity
In Anxious Anticipation OF Great
Classic OF The Grid"--IntenseIy
Cold
(ny United Press.)

Philadelphia, Nov. Flight,
Army, Fight" the resounding battle
cry OF the gray battalions from West
Point thundered through the streets
here today as the Army eleven pre-
pared for its annual battle with the
Navy.
Fight like hell" the traditional ap-
peal of the Navy in a pinch reverber-
ated back from the blue clad lads
from Annapolis.
Fifty-fiye thousand football fans
gathered here for the annual conflict
between the cadets and the midship-
men felt and knew it was to be a
tremendous fight.
IN the camp Of the army the stu
alton was looked upon as almost des-
perarc. 1t has been long time
since 1916 and no army team has de-
feated the navy since 1916.
Cadets, army officers and a large
portion of the civilian neutral popu-
lation felt that this was the day for
the army and the followers OF the
navy, admitting that the outlook was
slightly gloomy, did little more than
hope.
With the greatest eleven that has
represented West Point in years,
breasts under khaki pulled out in
confidence and pockets offered money
at seven to five that the old army
battle mule would run over the an
cient navy goat.
1t was a beautiful day-football
weather football crowds and football
atmosphere.
A cold biting wind swept through
the new Pennsylvania stadium and
ran the mercury down to thirty-tive
degrees. The sun was out bright but
ii did little more than make the set
tiar cheerful.
Hotels were crowded to the roof
last night, and the streets were jam
med today by thousands of incoming
fans and by eight seeing natives who
parked along the curbs OF the main
choroughfares to see the cadets and
the midshipmen march in from the
early morning trains.
1t was a real sight, one that only
cadets and midshipmen can provide
with q parade.
Both teams worked out yesterday
ir the stadiucm and both were re-
rorted in splendid condition today.
Usual before the battle" statements
from the coach were vague. Major
Daily. the army tutor and Bob F'od-
well, the navy coach, would do moth
ing more than admit that it was go
ing to be a hard fight.
Philadelphia who saw the Penn Uni
versity team beat the Navy eleven
earlier in ttc season predicted the
Army would win if the cadets could
stop "Stcvio" Barchet, the great
navy back.
Practically all of the celebrities
from Washington had gathered for
places of Importance at "the ring
side"
President Harding was unable to
attend but mis- box was to be occu-
oied by ice-President Coolidge and
his party. General Pershing changed
plans at the last minute and came
with Secretary Weeks and Secretary
Denbv. Several governors and uum-
erous senators were among the dis
inguished guests.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1922-11-25
Thanksgiving Donation
Day AT Alex. Hospital

The lady board of managers o. 1 tn9
Alexandria Hospital have lssutu
their annual appeals for donations, 10 %
that institution on THANKSGIVING ga. o. =.
An All citizdns III are urged to remember
,tbe bosni+al or that day, and sen
tbeir accnstomed gifts. All sorts. OF
preserves, jellies, fruits. 5I 9rocs, .,;.l, -
cened goods, household articles; pics
les; catsup. etc. will BE- grTateI9Ily re-
ceivel as will also cash donations O."
that day L. hoo-
appointed to be at the hosnital ina a
day for the purpose OF receiving ana
keping account of all donations re-
ceived.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1922-11-25
Haywood Ma e Run
Out OF W York City
tBy United Pre- ss.)

New York, Nov. 25-New York
police today are keeping the Rev. Os-
car Haywood under strict observation
ready to give him the well known
move on" order if he makes another
attempt to establish Ku Klux Klan
headquarters here.
Copies of Mayor Hylan's telegram
10 police commissioner Enright, di-
recting him to break up any efforts
to plant the Klan banner in New
York, were distributed to all officers
today.
Haywood, after having been ordered
to leave the Hermitage Hotel where
he first established headquarters, tel
ephoned Enrgiht saying he was per-
fectly willing to go to headquarters
to discuss the situation if desired, he
also told newspapermen he would
continue to work for the X. K. K. in
New York.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1922-11-25
Chicago Mayor Is
Booed' BY Shriners
Thompson, Attempting To Defend
Policies. Quickly HOoted Down
BY 1000 Fellow Masons.
INV United Prcss.)

Chicago. Nov. 25-Mayor William
Hale Thompson attempting to defend
his administration of the affairs OF
Chicago before four thousand fellow
Shriners last night, was "booed' AMI
hooted until forced to stop his speech.
In an address following a ceremon-
ial illustriouS potentate VIII II. Wade
charged the Thompson administration
with taking an unfair attitude toward
Masonic organization in connection
with lotteries conducted at bazaars.
He cited instances and showed pho
tographS Of sale of lottery numbers
and operation of paddle wheels at
bazaars conducted by other organiz-
ationS while he told of refusal Of the
administration to allow the use Of
similar means of raising funds at
Masonic affairs.
3 Mayor Thompson took the stage
and attempted to defend his admin
istration.
"If there is any gambling in The
City of Chicago, before God. / know
nothing of it." he shouted.
A din of cat calls and q roar of
hooting came from the hall and the
mayor was forced to leave the stage.
William H. Wesby, Thompson po-
litical leader, then urged the Shrin-
ers to hear the mayor.
There was a roar of denial but the
mayor, showing some evidences of dis
comfort, again came on the stage. He
told of his loyalty to the organiza-
tion ana insisted the illuStriouS po-
tentate had been misiuformed.
The uproar burst out again and the
mayor after waiting a few moments,
took his seat.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1922-11-25
No Merger For His
Company, Says Wilson

Washington. Nov. 25.-IhomaS -
wilson. president of Wilson and Co..
who is travelling in the South, today
authorized his Washington office TO
Jeny reports that his company was
contemplating a merger VIII another
packing concern.
Reports to this effect were received
recently by government officials
Wilson telegraphed the following
statement to his office here;
"There are no negotiations with
Armour and CO.. or anv other packer
that contemplate the merger Of VIII
SON and Co. with Armour or any
other packer or the sale of Wilson
and Co. to Armour or any other
packer"
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1922-11-25
THOUSANDS TO
ATTEND HIGH
SCHOOL GAME
Charlottesville Battles A. H.
S. For Championship Of
Northern Virginia.
BIG CROWD EXPECTED
Local and Visiting Teams To Be
Dinner Guests or 7. p. A.-Busl-
ness Men Turn Out To See Game
Team Arrives At O'clock.

While Army and Navy AMI Yale
and Harvard fight battles on the
gridiron this afternoon that will go
down in history, Alexandria will De
doing the same-only on a smaller
scale Shortly before o'clock this
afternoon the team Of Charlottes-
vile arrived ready to meet the local
High School Tor honors of Northern
Virginia. The big taems have tra-
ditions to uphold and honors to WIN
and likewise The local teams have the
same traditions and honors.
Promptly at o'clock the two teams
will line up ready for the starting
whistle and the game, which promises
to be one Of the best ever played IN
Alexandria, will be or.
The business men of the city have
promised to turn out en- masse TO see
the local team in action and from
indications 1t press time, the larg-
est group of SPECTATORS who ever wit
messed a too'bqll game in this city
will be on Baggett's field.
The Charlottesville team was met
by delegation of the athletic associ-
alton of the high school and after
lunch took a short strole around the
city before going to the high school
building to prepare for the game.
Immediately after the came the
local and visiting teams Il be en-
tertained at banquet given them by
the members Of Post +. Travellers
Protective Association in the West
Minister Building as will also the
members of the athletic faculty Of
the school and few others Of the
athletic associate
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1922-11-25
Demand Reprisal
For Leaders S Death
Precautions Are Taken To Suppress
Hostility Which May Result
Country Is Stunned.

Dublin. Nov. 25-Swift and terrible
reprisals for the execution of Erskine
Childers. "brains behind the Devaler-
ite revolt" were avowedly heard by
the Free State today, and extaordl-
nary precautions were taken to meet
any such move. 49,.
Rebel attacks were made early this
morning uron a dozen or more gov
ernment posts about the city, but as
these are confined to extremely spor-
adic rifle fire in the darkness, little
attention was paid to them.
The country is still stunned by the
hare fact of Childers execution, as 1t
had been universally believed he
would be reprieved. 49,,
Capture Of Kamenn DeNaiera Will
now be the objective of all free state
forces
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1922-11-25
Clemenceau Goes To
Yale-Harvard Game
(Rv United PresS.D

Boston. Nov. 25.-"Harvard. Har-
ward. Rah. Rah. Rah, Harvard"
With this yell Dining in his ears,
Georges Clemeuceau departed for New
Haven today to root at the Yale-Har-
ward football game.
The Tigers private car was attach
ed to a football sUecal, in the aiSles
of which frenzied football fans parad-
ed. yelled and sang-war dancing pre-
paratory to the game.
Clemenceau's eyes glittered rs he
listened to the lusty college wells. His
lips moved and he hooded his head as
though repeating the cheers to himself,
Whether ne will be moved to burst
forth in "rah" himself remains to
be seen, but those who know the TIGER
say it wouldn't be surprising for the
old man suddely to mingle his voice
with those of the rooters.