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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1922-05-27
Special Military Service
Rev. Robert Browne Will Preach a
Special Sermon June 1 to All
War Veterans

The invitation issued by the Rev.
Robert Browne. pastor OF the Meth
odist Protestant Church, to the va
rious veteran and military organl-
cations, to attend a special service
and sermon at his church on Sunday
evening, June 4, has been accepted
by all the organizations. The Cltl-
zens band has consented to head the
parade which will be held, and all IS
now in readiness for the occasion,
which will be a not2ble one 1t is
the first real "get-together" service
of the kind held. and Dr.. Browne,
who is an eX-oflicer of the British
Army promises an interesting talk
ana an appropriate sermon.
Capt. Philip J. Jensen. who Is now
student at the Episcopal Theolog-
ical Seminary. and who has address
sed Alexandria audiences a number
Of times recently. will sDeak on his
experiences in the war. Captain Jen-
sen commanded company OF the
famous Black Watch. which was
practically wiped out three times in
battle. He was seriously wounded at
pres. ana dILcG DdIlldI0 IeCOH'i
ing, was sent to this country as an
instructor.
Dr.. Browne is known as straight
rom-the-shculder preacher. and his
sermon on this occasion will be no
exception to this principle 1t will be
well worth hearing, and everybody is
invited to hear it.
The organizations which will be
represented are the Confede-
rate Veterans. the G. A. r. veterans,
the Spanish War veterans the World
War veterans. members Of the
Veterans Of Foreign Wars and the
American Legion, me American Red
Cross, and all other organizations
serving in the World War or any
other war REGARDLESS of the capac-
itv in which they served A parade
Of tho veterans will be formed at Z
o'clock and march to the church.
headed by the band 1t is honnd that
all these having uniforms will wear
them.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1922-05-27
ADMINISTRATION
DISAPPOINTED
IN RATE CUT
Reduction Will Not Greatly
Aio Shippers is Presi-
dents Belief
ACTION is DOUBTFUL
President Harding and His Advisers
Had Hoped For Heavy Slash in
Commodity Tariffs

Washington, May 29.-High Admin
istration officials are far from satisfied
with the 10 per cent. rate reduction
ordered by the Interstate Commerce
Commission. but they do not know
what is to be done about it.
The commission which has the last
word upon rate fixing, has announced
its policy to become effective July
or earlier, and the railway executives
have given notice that they cannot al
ford to consider further voluntary re-
ductions after what now has happened
to them.
From authoritative sources it is
learned that the Administration is pl-
able to foresee any practical beneft
from the 10 per cent. horizontal reduc-
tion from the shippers standpoint or
from any other.
ANY horizontal cut in existing rates,
unless excessively deep. it is contended.
is bound to deprive the railroads OF
much needed revenue without contrib
uting anything substantial to business.
A 10 per cent cut. it is added, IS Just
large enough To work a serious hard
ship upon the carriers without being
large enough to help the public to any
great extent.
From the comment current in higher
circles it has been the hope of the
President and certain of his advisers
that the commission would deal only
with commodity ratrs-that is, rates
on bulk freight. such as coal, grain,
lumber. lime and gravel. 1t was not
believed to he worth while TO make
anv immediate change in classified
freight such as manufactured goods.
But If commodity rates only had
been affected bv the dciSion, the
Administration leaders hoped that
thev would be cut not less than %
per cent. II that had been done. it is
contended. basic materials would be
shipped at much less cost and indus
try generally would have been enor-
mouslv benefited.
As If is. according to administration
authorities the cut on commodities IS
onlv 10 per cent. and is not therefore
CONSEQUENTIAL enough to make any Sc
riors differences with fundamental
husiresses Of the country And the
cnt in classified Freight is so small,
when applied to a pair of shoes or
garden rake n" a can Of tomatoes, as
to make no difference at all.
For these reasons it is contended
the rate reduction decision of few
davs ago will bring Widespread disap
nointment. Nobody will he particu-
larlv benefited. it is feared. whereas
the railroads will suffer severely.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1922-05-27
Miss E. w. Peyton Dies
TO Be Buried at p. W., Monday in
Charlottesville, Va.

Miss Elizabeth Warren Peyton, 2S
years old, daughter of Philip Bar
bour Pepton, of Braddoek Heights,
and the late Lily Warren Deahl Pey-
ton, died in New York city yesterday
afternoon, after a short illness.
Miss Peyton was born in this city,
but her early childhood was spent
in Charlottesville, where she grad
uated as trained nurse from the
University Hospital nine years ago
and practiced her profession until
within the last three years when
she moved to New York. She is sur
vived by her father and two broth
ers. Philip Barbour Peyton, Jr., of
New York City. and Addison Deahl
Pevton, of Washington.
Interment will be in Maplewood
cemetery, Charlottesville, Monday
afternoon.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1922-05-27
BLAIR RORDOVER
MUST GET OUT
Treasury Department Row
Said to Have Reached
Acute Stage
Order New misunderstanding
Mellon Supports Commissioner
Blair in Dispute over AppOintees

Washington. May 27.-The row in
the Treasury Department between In
ternal Revenue Commissioner David
H. Blair and Assistant Secretary of
the Treasury Elmer Dover has reached
such stage that the prevailing opin-
ion is that one of the two must re-
sign. And the signs are that, if one
is compelled by circumstances to quit,
it will be Mr.. Dover. although the lat
ter stands ace-high with Republican
national leaders and is supposed to
have been put into the Treasury to
"clean out" the Democratic job hold
erz. Mr.. Blair's strength is that he
seems to have the absolutely solid
backing of Secretary Of the Treasury
Mellon, and Mr.. Mellon seems to be
able to hold the support of President
Harding whenever a real test comes
in the department.
Mr.. Harding may have sympathy
with the demands Of Republican men,
bers of Congress for new deal in the
Treasury, and so have sympathy with
Mr.. Dover, but the signs are that he
does not intend to allow the Sympa-
thv to lead him to the point Of Of
Tending his head Ct the Treasury.
Moreover, Mr.. Dover's position ap-
pears to have become more or less pre-
carious because Secretary Mellon
seems no longer to be merely favor
able TO Commissioner Blair. in the lat
ter's encounters with Mr.. Dover, but
to be definitely displeased with Mr..
Dover.
Il is believed bv some of those in touch
with the situation that a condition
cannot much longer endure in which
an aggressive assistant secretary of
the Treasury has become scarcely less
than distinctly Objectionable to his
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1922-05-27
Recital Tuesday
BY Miss Wentworth

Miss Estelle Wentworth will Tues
dav night at 9:15 o'clock give re-
o;tal in tho Youno Peorln's PDldinP.
cho will he assisted by Miss Mabel G.
Linton nianist. The Montreal Dailv
ctar. Montreal Canada. hos tho fol-
loving TO say regarding Miss Went
worth
"Cho is singer Of rare qualities.
Her voice. alvvavs perfectlv under con-
troll is dirn"ted by an intnitive sense
nf proportion hv an unfailinF jndg-
rent fo~ the Dramatic moment. and bv
an evident desire not so much to dis
nlav its charm rs Ia utili7o it so that
~ NAV best complement the singing.
II was trirroph of colo~ful mezzo-
voce song and her voice whether mez-
7o-voce or in ite full glory Of tone. is
an oroon Of beauty and rich. glowing
warmth"
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1922-05-27
MEMORIAL DAY
PROGRAM GIVEN
Representative Ketcham of
Michigan to be Orator
Exercises to be Held at 1 =. NJ. To-
morrow At National Cemetery
This City

Annual memorial day exercises will
be held at 1 o'clock tomorrow after
noon at the National Cemetery this
city. The orator for the occasion will
be Representative John c. Ketcham
of Michigan. The exercises will be pre-
sided over by Frank A. de Groot, di-
vision commander, Sons of Veteran
ism of Washington.
In connection with the program
given below it will be remembered
the late Willard 7. Graves of this
city always took part in these annual
exercises and for many years he read
Lincolns Gettysburg address on these
occasions. This year his daughter Miss
Lucy NJ. Graves will read the address.
The program which will be given fol-
lows:
Assembly, bugler; Nearer My God
to Thee" by choir; invocation. Rev.
Robert Browne, pastor of the MethO-
dist Protestant Church; reading Of
Lincoln's Gettysburg address. Miss
Lucy NJ. Graves; "The Recessional," ="
quartet. Miss Graves, Mrs. Strauss,
Mr. Field and Mr.. Clark; address,
REPRESENTATIVE John c. Ketcham,
Michigan; patriotic song, f. A. Lang;
america" by choir; salute, firing
squaC; taps. bugler; benediction, Rev.
Robert Browne; music by church
choirs of the city; bugler of Company
NJ, 10th Infantry, l.. r. Simpson;
firing squad, Company NJ. l16th In
fantry. Capt Lawrence Gardner; su-
perintendent of cemetery. Thomas f.
Tobin.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1922-05-27
Dante Lecture

The Shakespeare Glass. of the Y.
VI. c. A. Woman's Auxiliary were
indeed favored last night by most
interesting address on the Dante An
niversary at Ravenna last fall. 1t
was world-event. and seemingly the
whole world took part. Miss Julia
f.. Smelling, a distinguished Dante
student. addressed the Club, and her
clear and charming elocution, as well
as her profound intimacy with her
subject. held her audience in breath
less attention. We are given to un-
derstand that Miss Schelling will
again favor Alexandria with visit,
as the guest Of Mrs. VI. G. Fawcett,
and hope to have more Of her delight
ful and instructive lectures.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1922-05-27
ULTIMATUM TO
GERMANY GIVEN
BY BANKERS
Reparation Commissions
Terms Must Be Met
For Loan
EXPECTED TO COMPLY
Berlin Will Endeavor to Meet De-
mand-Guarantees Against Infla-
ton of Currency Also Asked

Paris. May 27.-The committee
of international bankers in session
here yesterday evening served no.
tice on Germany that further con-
sideration of a $1,O00,000,000 loan to
the German Government is virtually
out of the question until Germany
accepts in full the conditions Of the
ulimatum of the Reparation Com
mission, which expires May 81.
Germany also must give adequate
garantees that the initiation of Ger
mans currency will be stopped inn
mediately. The committee then de-
cided to adjourn until May 81 to
await the decision Of Germany.
The conclusion of the bankers was
arrived at during their meeting
Yesterday afternoon, which was at
tended by Karl Bergman as repre-
sentative of Germany. Bergman
Immediately telephoned the decision
of the bankers to Berlin.
In reparation circles last night
the view was advanced that the ac-
ton of the hnanciers probably
would result in complete acceptance
-
DN NcInlduN VI an liitli OHhiliNi'7'
1t was further stated that acquies-
cence by Germany in the Reparation
Commissions conditions probably
would be productive of loan of
more than 000,000,000, since the
bankers have determined that a
large loan could be arranged under
those circumstances.
The fnanciers completed their in
quiry into the state of Germany's
finances at the afternoon session, and
it was explained that they had
reached a point where Germany'S
guarantees must be forthcoming be-
fore the committee could discuss the
details of a loan. the security for it
and MANY other points.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1922-05-27
WAR FRAUD JURY
is COMPLETED
To Begin Work Wednesday
Under Guidance of At
tOrney General

Washington. May 27.-Attorney-
General Daugherty Yesterday issued
a further outline of his plans for the
prosecution of the war fraud cases
He said there would be five ma ior
divisions of the wOrk-aviation camps
and cantonments, foreign expenditures
ouartermaster corps and ordnance.
Each will be in direct charge of a
principal assistant to the Attorney
general, who will be in charge of the
whole enterprise.
In addition to the selection of Rep
resentative c. Frank Davis. former
Representative Roscoe c. McCulloh
and Henry W. Anderson as principal
assistant, Mr. Daugherty announced
that Meier Steinbrink, Of New York,
had been added to the list Mr.. Stein
brink assisted Charles F.. Hughes in
the aircraft investigation several
years ago, Other appointments will be
announced shortly.
Shortly before Mr.. Daugherty'S s
statement was given out at the De-
partment of Justice, the new federal
grand jury to handle the war fraud
cases, provided in a recent act of Con-
gress, was completed. George c. Top
ham, a retired manufacturer living at
Dresden, was made the foreman. IT
was announced that the jury would be-
gin work Wednesday, In addition to
Mr.. Topham, are:
Noble D. Larner. John ]. Schwartz,
David B. Segan, Christopher j. Cock
Ter. Joseph Loughran, F. E. Mack,
Corcoran. Thorn. D. A. 0Leary, Philip
Happ John J. Dickerson. Walter Sar-
ran. Thomas Neacv. Jacob Zaris, John
B. Sullivan, r. NJ. Jackson, John Ford,
E. c. Davis, Mark Sloan, F. A. New
man, Arthur Furr and Louis Kurre.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1922-05-27
Charlottesville
Kiwanians Get Charter

L. s. Lambert, Julian Y. Williams,
J. Randall Cation and George r. Bud
din have returned from Charlottes-
Vile, Va, where they attended meet
ing of the Kiwanis Club in that city
Thursday night. On this occasion the
charter from the international asso-
citation was presented to the Char
lottesville Club by Julian Y. Williams
of this city who is president of the
Capital District division of the XII
wanians.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1922-05-27
Charter Granted

A charter has been granted by the
state corporation commission to the
Webber Appliance Manufacturing
Corporation, Alexandria, with max
imum capital stock of $4,000. The
officers and incorporators are: r. F..
Webber, president; Paul Dulaney,
secretary, and James W. Carmait, all
of Washington. Purposes are to man.
ufacture and deal in hardware. steam
fitting specialties and appliances of all
kinds.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1922-05-27
REPRESENTATIVE
UPSHAW TO SPEAK
Tomorrow at 3 P. NJ. at
Westminster Building
Everybody Invited

"The Americanism that will Save
America" will be the subject of an
address Representative Will D. Up
shaw. of Georgia, at meeting to be
held Sunday afternoon at the West
minister Building. The meeting will
open promptly at 3 o'clock.
The Georgia representative Is ma
tionallv known as a lecturer and en-
tertainer and it is expected he will be
greeted by packed house.
Continued on page three)
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1922-05-27
Observe Poppy Day

Today was poppy day and hundreds
of artificial poppies were sold on
streets by committee from the Wo-
mans Auxiliary of the American Le-
gion. The work was begun early this
morning. Rain. however, considerably
interferred with the work shortly be-
fore noon and the result was the sale
was not as large as expected.
Funds derived from the sale of the
poppies will be used for the eX-service
men.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1922-05-27

Fiohtv different workroen have
part in uerfeotinr the 1n700 rieces in
rrand piano before it is put togeth-
err
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1922-05-27
IN CONGRESS
YESTERDAY
HOUSE

HOUSE
Met at noon and adjourned at ABS
p. m. until today at noon.
Efforts by Representative Johnson
(Republican) North Dakota, TO force
consideration of his resolution for an
investigation of the Department of
Justice because of its alleged failure
in the prosecution of war frauds
failed when Speaker Gillett ruled that
Chairman Campbell, of the rules COM
mittee, was within his rights in not
reporting the resolution and that the
claim that the resolution was being
suppressed did not constitute privi
lege.
Johnson appealed from the edecision
of the chair but the House, by a vote
of l49 to ia, tabled the appeal.
Representative Reavis (Republi-
cam, Nebraska, announced that he
would resign his seat in Congress to
assist Attorney General Daugherty in
the prosecution of war fraud cases.
Passed the longshoremen's bill Civ
ing dock workers and repairmen
workmen's compensation laws. Hav-
ing already passed the Senate, the
measure now goes to the President.
A Joint resolution introduced by
Representative SABBATH (Democra),
Illinois, provides for the return of all
money or other property held by the
alien property custodian and the treas
urer of the United States and belong
ing to aliens now residents of the
United States.
Another resolution by Mr.. SABBATH
would direct the Secretary of State to
make inquiry into the alleged prison
sentence of 20 years by French Court
in the case of Charles X. Crane. form
er United States Minister to China.
SENATE
Rates proposed by the finance COM
mittee majority on some of the steel
products in the tariff bill were vigor-
ously opposed by both Republican and
Democratic senator's, but the commit
tee recommendation were sustained
on every vote.
Senator Cummins. of Iowa. opened
fire on committee duties on steel plates.
Senators Underwood, of Alabama, and
Stanley, of Kentucky, led the fight
for the minority. Senator Underwood
called the rates Shame and a fraud
on the American people"
Senator Lenroot read into the Rec
ord letter from Attorney General
Daugherty to Senator Watson, of In
diana. in which the Attorney General
denied that he told the Indiana sena-
tor that he had no connection with
the procuring of a pardon for Charles
w. Morse, as stated by Senator Wat
son on May =.
After the letter had been read Sen
ator Caraway Demccra0, Arkansas
declared that Senator Watson either
had repeated on the floor of the Sen
ate what was told him or had misrep-
resented the Attorney General.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1922-05-27

''Ng Ka Py," far famed wine among
the Chinese. will be banned from the
United States unless Secretary Mel
Ion sustains a protest by Chinese i'm
porters.
Fancy bottles containing the Celes-
tial stimulant, stood conspicuously on
a table near Mr.. Melons desk today.
They were brought to him as exhibits
along with a brief filed in behalf of
the importers. The Chinese, in their
plea to Secretary Mellon contended
the wine is essential in Chinese rites
and also has legitimate uses as a
medicine.
The label of ''Ng Ka Py," bore a
feature line proclaiming its 4S per
cent. alcoholic strength. 1t urged its
use as a remedy in a variety af all
ments, ranging from headache to chill
blains.
Thousands of cases of the wine are
in custody of customs houses. They
were seized by prohibition officials,
who claimed the wine is being used
for beverage purposes.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1922-05-27
Bible Thought for Today

~ Let not your heart be
AA troubled; We believe in God,
believe also in me. In my
v Fathers house are many
mansions: if it were not so, would
have told YOU. go to prepare a place
for you.-John IA; I, 2.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1922-05-27
WASHINGTON
DAY BY DAY
From Our Special Correspondent


Washington, May 27.-Louis Sell
bold, probably the best newspaper
man in the country, walked into
movie show the other night around
about ten o'clock He had spent about
an hour there and go up TO leave. -
man in the seat in front of Seibold
arose and greeted him. a.,
"Hello. Louis" said the man, glad
to see you. How long have you been
in here?"
Seibold explained that he had drop
Ded in about ten o'clock and had seen
enough of the show and decided to
leave. >,
1--WE been here since four o'clock
this afternoon" said Seibold's friend.
-Four o'clock" exclaimed Seibold'
whats the trouble? Haven't you got
the price of a nights lodging? | can
help you out if you need any money,
said Seibold by way of joke.
81 don't need money" his friend ex-
claimed. 81 came in here at four o'clock
because wanted to get away from
You know smoking is prohi-
bited here, and | have spent seven
hours in total abstinence from smok-
ing. This is the only way | can cut
down my putfs."
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1922-05-27

Here is one told by one of the
White House policemen.
"A negro and an Irishman engaged
i'm q prize fight and an lrishman was
referee. In the first round the negro
landed an upper-cut on the Irish
mans jaw and knocked him cold. The
referee began very deliberately to
count. He took about three minutes
between each count and finally yell
ed to the Irish pugilist to get on his
feet, that he was a disgrace to the
race. The next round the IriShman
managed to land a lucky punch on
the negro's solar pleXus and floored
him.
-Four and four are eight and two
are ten. You're out" shouted the Irish
defree"
The State Department is without Of
ficial confirmation of press reports
telling of the sentencing to 20 years
Imprisonment of Charles r. Crane, of
Chicago, American Minister TO China
under President Wilson, on charge
of melting the recent uprisings in
Syria.
No representations have ever been
made by the French government to
the State Department direct or
through the French embassy here, it
is stated and the only information
bearing upon the case is the fact that
sometime ago when Crane was in
Syria, French officials requested infor-
nation from an American consular of
ficer as to the status of Mr.. Crane,
The French official was at that time
informed that Mr.. Crane was in Syria
entirely in a personal capacity and
that he in no way represented the
United States government.
Isaac Gregg.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1922-05-27
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The Morning Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Okla.) 1919-1927, 1922-06-18

thought how easy II would he after all 10 wipe
al this out2
There s not a structure of modern times
capable Of sustaining a oaiaclysm OF nature.
Should tho world he Inundated again. or the
mountains take fire. all would he wpcd out
We filo records in corner stones yet these COR
nor stones are pigmy arfnrs compared with the
pyramids which have survived world IN the
labor ~ physical change.
Ana our Inventions aud secrets how easy II
would Boz TO lose the secrets of an A. the pyra-
mlds today stagger the Imagination OF w mod
crus, loom lmmeasurnbly above our conceptions
Of construction just so may they be the ruonu.
mouts ~ civilization In all respects as superior
20 ours.
Doctor Gctl.ngor IS not spccuarug wndly
no au