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Evening star., 1922-05-21
SLEMP MAY RETIRE
AS VIRGINIA BOSS
Lively Race for G. O. P. Nom
ination Seen if Representa-
tive Really Does Withdraw.
Special Dispatch to The Star.

Special Dispatch to The Star.
RICHMOND, Va, May 20.-There is
revived the report that Representa-
tive Slemp, the boss of the Virginia
republicans, is this year to adhere
to his reported determination to re-
tire from Congress and refuse to
again lead his party. The only thing
lacking to be added to the report is
a statement from Representative Slemp.
Mr.. Slemp is known to have large
and varied interests. has immense
There are numbers of republicans in
the district who are anxious to have
positive statement from Mr.. Slemp,
and if he TetireS there will be one
wild scramble for the nomination
With the date sixty days away for
the primary election to name United
States senator and candidates for
Congress to be elected in the Novem-
ber election, there are no signs that
the campaign is on. The candidates
are doing the still hunt, having little
conferences, organizing the women
and sending out great quantities OF lit
erature, personal letters and the like.
But they are not having any meetings
and making speeches.
Possibly the slowness and dullness
of the campaign can be found in the
fact that in only three districts are
there contests - only two in which
there are two seeking to win the
nomination in the primary. These
are the second and the sixth. All the
members of Congress at this time are
seeking to succeed themselves-that
is. of course. with reference to the
democrats. Representative Joseph T.
Deal of Norfolk is being opposed by
Josiah D. Hank of Norfolk for the
nomination. with the chances that a
hot campaign will open about June
ative James P. Wood is being opposed
by Judge c. A. Woodrum, who is be-
ing sponsored by the labor people and
other elements of the democratic
party.
Safeguarding Candidacy.
An incident that is attracting at
tention is the payment of the primary
fee by Representative j. Murray
never had influence sufficient to
make it resort to the primary system
for making it's own nominees. The
district committee has not yet
reached a conclusion as to when a
nomination will be made or the
method, and Mr.. Hooker is merely
safeguarding his own candidacy and
preventing any possibility of a con-
test on any ground.
Reports from the ninth district -
that over which Representative Slemp
has held sway for years-are that
George c. Peery of TaZewell is GER
tain to be elected by the democrats
He was nominated several weeks ago.
Evening star., 1922-05-21
KENTUCKY POLITICS
NOT YET CLARIFIED
Representative Barkley Possible
Candidate for Governor on Demo-
cratic Ticket.
ispatch to The Star

special Dispatch to The Star.
LOUISVILLE. KY, May 20.-Much
of the political talk of the day cen.
ters about the intentions of Repre-
sentative Alben w. Barkley of Pa
ducah, Congress member for the first
Kentucky district. One of the sub
5ects most freely discussed is what
Is regarded as propaganda intended
to influence his nomination for gov
ernor. Opinion Is divided as to
whether this movement is aided by
those who really desire Mr.. Barkley
as governor or is pushed along by
those having for their objective get
ting the first district man out of the
All along 1t has been the general
belief that Mr. Barkley had his gaze
fixed on the toga now worn by Sena-
tor r. P. Ernst, republican, but it is
reported that he is entertaining the
notion Of trying for the senatorship
Barkley is said to have been ap-
preached by members of his party.
urging that this would have the effect
of dividing the party, especially since
the congressman has been known as
a dry" democrat, while the senator
has been credited generally with
wet" eanings.
Another interesting piece of politi-
cal gossip Is that Representative J.
Campbell Cantrill Of the seventh dis
trict in all probability will become
q candidate for governor
r. 1t also has developed that while
Mr. Cantrill is in no danger of oppo-
sltion for his congressional seat, Mr..
Barkley Is not SO fortunate. Several
first district democrats have congress
s!onal aspirations, and they want
Barkley kicked upstairs" either to
the United States senatorship or to
the governorship, and thus open the
way to the realization of some con-
gressional ambitions.
There Is some talk that Mrs. Thomas
Dickinson Of Glasgow may become a
candidate for the democratic congress
sional nomination against Repre-
sentative r. Y. Thomas Of Central
City, since it seems likely that none
of the men mentioned as aspirants in
the third district will enter the pri-
mary The republican, situation in
the third district Is said to be shap-
ing to make r. M. Logan of Logan
county the party's nominee.
The situation seems to have some
what cleared in the tenth district. so
far as Representative John w. Lang
ley is concerned. Formidable oppo-
sition within his own party ranks
had centered behind Galloway Napier
of Hazard, commonwealth's attor-
ney In the mountain district, but Ma
pier withdrew this week. o. a. Stump
of Pikeville, Mr.. Langley's home
town, has been spoken Of as a possi-
bility.
Evening star., 1922-05-21

Of the national committee. has been
Reelected. but after the hardest and
closest fight of his career. The repub-
lican primary campaign has been the
bitterest in years. due to the religious
issue which has been thrown into IT. IL
has developed into a Ku Klux and anti
ku Klux battle. more than one of po-
litical partisanship.
Gov. Olcott. who attacked the khan
openly, is facing probable defeat for
the nomination by Charles Hall. the
khan indorsee. Olcott's lead. on incom-
plete returns, was but ffty-four votes
Evening star., 1922-05-21
BOOTLEG RUM BONDED.
Michigan Hooch Returns From
Canada at Fancy Prices.

NEW YORK. May 20.-Michigan
bootleggers, after manufacturing
moonshine, send 1t to Canada to be
stamped and sealed as bonded stuff
and then bring 1t back to the state to
be sold at fancy prices, according to
James r. Davis, federal prohibition
director of Michigan. He arrived to-
day from Washington, where he went
to obtain authorization for motor
boats to run down bootleggers on the
Detroit river
He said there was little smuggling
of real Canadian liquor into Michigan.
Evening star., 1922-05-21

When the Occasion Says Flowers
consult Guide Homegrown roses,
etc. 1914 F.-Advertise-
ment.
Evening star., 1922-05-21
FOR, SALE-LOTS,

CHEVY CHASE. D. 0.-LOT. ls2z40; TWO
Mocks from circle; cash, or trade hfgh-grade
snto: give full description Of auto hrst writ.
inr Address Boz liza, Star once.
Evening star., 1922-05-21
AUTOMOBILES FOR SALE, ETC.
AUTOMOBILE WANTED

HIGH GRADE AUTO in trade for Chevy Chase.
n. q. lot 182x40, 2 blocks from circle; give
fuli description Of anto 1rst writing. Address
Box liza, Star oGlce4 sis *;
Evening star., 1922-05-21
No. 1884. TREAsuRY pEPARrMENr. 0F

ice Of Comptroller of the Currency, Wash
ington, D. C., May 5. 1922.-Whereas- by sat-
isfactory evidence presented to the undersign-
ed. 1t has been made to appear that '-The
Hamilton National Bank Of Washington" in
the City of Washington. in the District Of Co.
lnmbia. has complied with all the provisions
OF the Statutes Of the United States. required
to be complied with before an association shall
be authorized to commence the business Of
banking. Now, therefore, l., d. r. Crfssinger,
Comptroller Of the Currency. do hereby certify
that The Hamilton National Bank Of WASH
ington." in the City Of Washington, in the
District Of Columbia, fs authorized to commence
the business Of banking as provided In section
nfty-ons hundred and sixty-nine Of the Revised
the Hamilton Savings Bank, with q main ofiice
and three branches located within the limits
Of the city Of Washington, District Of Colum-
bia. In testimony whereof witness my hand
and seal Of once this FIFTH DAY OF MAY,
1922. tSeall d. R. CRISSINGER, Comp
froller Of the Currency
Evening star., 1922-05-21
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NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT A sPE-
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flton National Bank Of Washington will be
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purpose Of voting a resolution ratifying
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tors Of the Hamilton National Bank in enter
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The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-12-18
WEEWL SITUATION IS MORE FAVORABLE THAN EVER BEFORE
Rr Associate.l Pres.

WASHINGTON, Dec. l7.--Steps taken by the department of agricul- ture to combat the cotton boil weevil have brought about situation more favorable than ever before" Secre- tary Wallace Informed Senator liar rfs of Georgia. In a letter made pub lie today by the senator.
 MT. Wallace declared his depart ment had found effective the dusting method and also. the new method de- veloped in Florida and had requested the cooperation of the war depart ment in further testing of9the possi- bility of airplane dusting.
 With these two major and highly promising developments of the past year to thoroughly test out the com ing season. the secretary wrote, "the scientific forces of the department will be fully occupied and those who have been studying the problem feel very confident that out of these methods and the ones now in use will be sfound a satisfactory combi- nation for practically all conditions"
 The agriculture secretary's letter was in reply to one from Senator Harris. enclosing communication from a constituent who expressed the belief that nhalf had not been done by the department which should have been done.".
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-12-18
GROWTH IN TONNAGE OF U. S. MARINE IS' SHOWN IN REPORTS


 NEW YORK. Dec. 17,-An analysts of income derived from transporta- tion by water was issued Today by the national board of economic re- search of this city The tnvestiga- .tion was made by Dr. WflRord l. King as part of the general arr rsngement of Income In the Cnited States. on which the research staff o. the bureau under Dr. Wiley Il Mitchell nas been engaged for the last two years. It is timely because of the discussions In Congress of the slip subsidy measure.
 Comparisons of the tonnage afloat of the American merchant marine, with the population of the continental United States. for each of the II years from 1909 to 1913, inclusive. show that the tonnage per capita was almost imperceptibly declining in the first five years of this period, with it's lowest ebb in 1914.
 A moderate increase in 1915 and 19l7 was followed by large growth in 1918 and tremsndous expansion in 1919.
 The period which began in 1909. when the country with population of 104,S47.o0o had 12.907,300 tons ! afloat, tonnage per capita having in- creased from .0s1S to .1231.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-12-18
FIRST DRAFT OF TURK TREATY BEING DRAWN
 BY FARLEY E XPERTS
By AssocIated Press

LAUSANNE, Dec. 1.-The labors of the Lausanne conference have ad- vanced so far that already the of ficlal scribes have begun their task of writing out the preliminary drafts of the treaty This document will enumerate the broad lines of the pact and is being prepared SO as to have in concrete form those problems which have already been solved, and also have the preliminary signature of the agreement from all parties.
 There is "a feeling that too much time is being wasted on secondary questions In the sub commissions and that the big aim of the conference is in danger of being lost sight of dur ing the interminable ,discussions often petty in nature. Speed is now the watchword at I1ausa me.
 The straits problem practically has been settled, great progress has been made on the question of minorities and the general economic and finan- cial subjects have found their essen tial solutions. sThe persistent drag ging along of several thorny points, such as the deportation of the Creek patriarch, the Musel oil dispute and the difficulty over foreign tribunals in Turkey, is checking the forward swing of the conference
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-12-18
FOOD PRICES HIGHER, ALL REPORTS SHOW
By Associated Press

WASHINGTON. Dec. 17.-Both re- tall and wholesale food prices in- creased 2 per cent or more during November according to figures made public today by the department of labor Notwithstanding the increase, the department said there was de- crease of , per cent for the year ending November I 5 in retail food prices, while wholesale food prices increased about per cent during the year.
 As compared with 1913, retail food costs in November were given as 56 per cent higher in Richmond; 54 per cent In Boston, Buffalo, Providence and Washington; 50 per cent lin Scranton and Baltimore; 49 per cent in Fall River and Philadelphia: 47 per cent in Detroit. Manchester, N. H.. Newark. N. J., and New Haven; 46 per cent in Chicago and Pittsburg 45 per cent in Birmingham; A per cent In Charleston. s, C., Dallas. Mill waukee and San Francisco; 43 per cent in Atlanta and St. Louis; AZ per cent in Cincinnati. Cleveland, Los Angeles and Minneapolis; Al per cent in New Orleans; 39 per cent in Jack sonville, Omaha and Seattle 39 per cent inf Kansas City; 37 per cent in Indianapolis and Little Rock: 35 per cent in Louisville and Portland. Ore. i: 33 per cent in Denver and Memphis. and 25 per cent in Salt Lake City.
 The trend of wholesale prices of commodities. such as farm products, textiles. metals. building materials, chemicals and house furnishing goods was upward during November to the extent of IF per cent Farm prod ucts also led for the year with an in- crease of 1SH per cent; chemicals alone were cheaper in November of this year as compared with the same month last year.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-12-18
.PILSUDSN BECOMESI FRIENDS OF SUBSIDY CHIEF OF STAFF TOFACE BITTER FIGHT
 SUCCEED SIK0RSkI WITH FARMING BLOC

WASHINGTON, Dec. 17.-Admlnis- tration leaders in the Senate tofnor- row face a battle to kep the ship ping bill before that body.
 Pending before the Senate when 1t convenes after an over Sunday recess will be the motion made Saturday by Chairman Norris of the agriculture committee to lay aside the shipping measure and to take up his bill de- signed to relieve agricultural dis tress through. creation of govern ment capitalized corporation to buy and sell farm products. \
 The motion will be opposed by Chairman Jones of the commerce committee. In charge of the shipping bill, and others who have been most earnest in the support of that meas ure. and will be pressed by foes of the shipping gill. including the almost solid democratic membership, by the progressive republican group and by others who believe that action should be taken without delay in the matter of agricultural relief.
 Both sides in the pending battle said today that they were confident of success. Those supporting the move to lay aside the shipping bill and begin consideration of the Nor ris measure said they would have at least half dozen more~ than a ma jority Those opposing the move said they had made no poll but were cer- tain of enough votes to prevent sub stitution of any agricultural relief not having considerable unanimity of support, which they assert the Norris bill does not have.
 Meanwhile the Senate banking committees will continue with its hearings and study of the various rural credits bills. It's members hope to conclude the hearings Wednes- dav ff- sFt
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-12-18
-s-------------- THREE MEN LOSE LIVES WHEN COTTAGE BURNS


 AKRON. O., Dec. 17-Three men were burned to death and four others were injured, one probably fatally, early today when a fire destroyed 8 cottage. in which they were sleeping at Little Wadsworth, near here. The dead and injured lived at Massilcn, where three of the men were attor- neys.
 The dead are;
 Harold Howald. 5a. city engineer of Massillon.
 Frank Wagner, 50. foreman ma chinists.
 Leroy. Hodgson. 2s. truck driver
 George ". Williams. 33, prominent Massillon attorney, and former city solicitor, was seriously injured. He is in a Barberton hospital suffering burns about the face and body. but physicians say his chances for recov- cry are good.
 The fire, which broke out between 2 and o'clock this morning. also de- stroyed two adjoining cottages. 1t probably was caused by a defective flue, pr. Carl Kent county coroner. said after an investigation.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-12-18
FORMER ARMY OFFICER
 WILL BE BURIED AT ARLINGTON CEMETERY

MONTGOMERY, Ala, Dec. 1.-The funeral of Col. Alfred E. Bradley, former chief surgeon of the Amer ican expeditionary forces in France. who died here Saturday, will be held with military honors. at Arlington National cemetery. Fort Myer. Va, near Washington, Wednesday.
 Details of the military ceremonies will be arranged by Surgeon General an intimate friend Of Colonel Brad- ley it was announced here today. The body of Colonel Bradley will be carried to W&shington Tuesday morning military escort. headed by Col. William P. Screws, inspector instructor of the Alabama national guard. and including officers sta toned at Maxwell field here. will ac- company the body to the depot.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-12-18
"FIREBUG' MAKES AM UNSUCCESSFUL EFFORT
 TO ROB RESIDENCE
WILLIAM L. HARRISON

Birminghams "firebug'' made another unsuccessful attempt to rob a home Sunday night. This time his intended victim was NJ. c. Mackey, 1512 Nineteenth, street. south.
 According to Call Officers ". ". Cobb and B. F. Eiland, who inves- tigated the attempted robbery. MT. Mackey told them that while he was in a rear room Of his home he heard someone open the front screen fol- lowed by the opening of the window. Hurryfng forward to investigate, MT Mackey said that as he opened the door leading tG the front room, he saw the curtain ablaze. He succeeded in quenching the fire before it had gained any headway.
 He also told the officers that inas- much as he expected that the burglar would attempt to enter the house through the8 rear window while he was buslsy engaged in putting the fire out, he rushed to the back room but did not see anyone.
 No trace of the "firebug" was fOlnd
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-12-18
By Associated Press

WARSAW, Dec 17.-Marshal Jo- seph Pilsudsl1i. former provisional president of Poland, has been ap- pointed chief of staff or the Polish army. He replaces General Sikorski, who has assumed the premiership.
 The assassination on Saturday of President Narutowlcz has aroused the sense of patriotic duty among all the political parties and there is now general cooperation for the maintenance of strict order.
 The formation within few hours of a new cabinet through the efforts of NJ. Rataj, who automatically be- came president when Narutowiez was assassinated, and of General Sikorski. who was called to the premiership, has given the people feeling or se- curfty. The immediate summoning of Parliament for next Wednesday to elect a new president has strengthened this feeling and Pilsud- skis appointment as chief of staff has given additional assurance that all necessary firmness will be shown by the heads of the government in this critical time.
 The cabinet is being rapidly filled out around the skeleton group of ministers who took office Saturday night, The ministries that were not filled are being operated for the present by the various mem now holding portfolios.
 Niewadomski, the assassin If Pres ident Narutowicz, is d painter and 53 years old. He was born in War saw He was a student at the Acad- emy of Fine Arts in Petrograd and Paris. His mental Arrangement is attributed to injuries suffered In an automobile accident in 1918. which necessitated two tfephing operations.
 Niewasomski abandoned his art work and became active politically over 10 years ago, but his irresponsi- bility caused him to be expelled from two political parties. There seems to be no doubt that he acted on his own responsibility without accomplices or Knowledge of any political group
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-12-18
LAST ENGLISH POSTS| IN IRELAND TURNED OVER TO FREE STATE|
By Associated Press

DUBLIN, Dec. 17.-The last IS posts occupied by the British troops were transferred today to the Irish army. The evacuation of the British was affected amid scenes of remarkable enthusiasm and good will, both sides evincing desire to forget by-gones.
 All the evacuated posts are in the Dublin area. Between 5000 and 1000 British troops left Dublin today.
 Richard Mulcahy, minister of de- fense. and his staff. took over each British pest from the British com manders At the Royal barracks de- tachments of both British and Irish troops were drawn up in the bar racks square with fill equipment. MT. Mulahy saluted the colors of the departing troops and the British SOL diers returned the courtesy.
 At the Royal hospital General Macready, the British commander. paid personal visit to the wards containing pensioned veterans who had fought under their flag. Before they departed the British troops hauled down the Union Jack and the incoming state troops hoisted the Irish tri-colcr r, which now floats from all the barracks and government buildings in Dublin.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-12-18
AMERICAN OFFICERS. ARE COMMENDED FOR RESCUE FROM SHIP

WASHINGTON, Dec. 1.-The work of the officers and crew of the American destroyer Bainbridge, in rescuing 4s2 persons yesterday from the burning French transport vinh- Long in the Sea of , Marmora. was commended by Admiral Dumesil. the French naval commander at Constan- tf1lople, in cablegram forwarded to- day to the navy department from the U. s. s. Pittsburg, flagship of the American fleet in European waters. Admiral Dumesil had for mally requested that the gratitude of the French navy be expressed.
 Another message from the Pitts burg, describing the burning of the vinh-Long and the rescue, said that about 20 women and children were among the survivors. Casualties were estimated at 12. The Bain- bridge, in charge of Lieutenant Com mander W. A. Edwards, on sighting the fire, the message said ran along side, effected the rescue and took the survivors to Constantinople.