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The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1922-02-20

The net ton miles. the number
or tons of freight multiplied by
the number of miles carried, to-
tailed 344,167, 000, 900 during 1921, or
04,390 100000 less than in 1920.
Decrease I'm Eastern District.
~he greatest decrease. the reports
showed. was in the Eastern Dis
trict. where the net ton miles for
the past calendar year amounted to
1880. 900. 900. a reduction Of S.
SOC. zoo, 900. or PAN per cent. COM
pared with the year before. The
Western District came next with
a reduction of 221s per cent, the
net ton miles totaling 127,044.00O,-
600, which was 26, 80 900, 900 below
1920. A falling off Of 20.6 per
cent was reported by the carriers
In the Southern District where the
net ton miles totaled 44,729, 0OO,-
600 in 1921. compared with $685.
100000, or a reduction OF 11,547,-
100000 net ton miles in 1920.
Reports for December last from
all but one road, the Detroit. Toledo
4 Ironton Railroad, showed re-
auction in traffic on the railroads
of the nation Of 25.9 per cent,
compared with the same month the
year before. The net ton miles for
December for the railroads of the
country totaled 25,707, 900, 900. which
was S,963, 100000 under December,
1920.
Freight traffic on the railroads
IN the Eastern district fell off SO.1
per cent for the month compared
with December, 1920: while in the
southern district, a decrease Of 221a
per cent. was reported. Railroads
IN the Western district suffered a
reduction of 20.4 per cent in traf-
DC.
The compilations are based on re-
ports from carriers representing a
Total mileage of 233,459
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1922-02-20
To
DISCUSS NEW
SANITARY BILL
Special Meeting of Citizens
Association Called for
Monday Night.

CLARENDON, Va, Feb. 2O.-A
special meeting Of the Clarendon
Citizens Association has been call.
ed by President Taylor for to-
night to discuss the new Arlington
county sanitation bill, which 1t is
charged was slid" into the assem-
bly, at Richmond Friday without
the general knowledge of local tax
payers.
The meeting will be called at 8
o'clock in the engine house.
The measure, which is a substi.
tute for what is known as the Jesse
bill, was discussed at hurriedly
called meeting of the county super
visors last Monday. The supervi-
sors at that time recommended that
Charles T. Jesse. the Trainer of the
bill; Representative Charles Henry
Smith, Senator Walter +. Oliver,
the secretary of the board of health
and the Commonwealth. attorney
discuss any changes deemed ad-
visable in the old bill.
1t was understood at the last
meeting Of the Citizens Association
Monday night that this discussion
"ouiu ONCuI at lIlt It IL
day, and a committee of five was
appointed by President Taylor to
attend. For some reason, however,
the legislative and county repre-
sentatives did not care to be waited
on by the Clarendon committee, so
held their meeting Thursday with
out making any public announce
ment of their plans. The following
day the substitute bill was present
cd in the legislature by Representa-.
tive Smith, of Alexandria.
President Taylor and other Off
GERS of the citizens association de.
clare that there are some extreme
ly objectionable features in the bill
as now drawn, and II is forecast
that a solid vote against IL will he
recorded by the local association
following a discussion of the mat
ter at the special meeting.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1922-02-20
American Telephone & Telegraph Co.

The regularly quarterly dividend OF
Two dollars and twenty-five cents per
share will be paid on Saturday, April
Is 1922, to ockh olders OF record at
the close of business on Friday. March
II. 1929.
On account Of tho Annual Meeting OF
the stockho lders the transfer books will
be closed at the close of business on
Friday, March II, 1922, and reopened
at 10 a. m. March 20, 1922.
II. BLAIR-SMITH. Treasurer.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1922-02-20

The improvement in the security
markets has indisputably outrun the
Improvement in business, but bust
ness should very shortly begin to
catch up.
Copyright. 1899. by Il g ForbesD
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1922-02-20
Returns From New York.

Col. Wade H. Cooper, president or
the Continental Trust Company.
who was in New York last week at
TENDING the meeting of the Trust
section of the American Bankers
Association, has returned.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1922-02-20

ITPSIUVTI TTUTUTIIb . NVtIIU "t'I''I'
the proposed bonus unless raised by
n sales tax was favorably received
in financial circles. The prospect OF
floating huge loans was causing
rather acute uneaslness. II bonus
money must be provided, finance
would sooner see II raised by the i'm
position Of sales tax than by any
other method. The determined op-
position of organized farmers against
the sales tax leaves Wall Street In
doubt as to what the upshot will be.
But, in any case, the turn OF events
has tended to allay the financial I'M
easiness.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1922-02-20
Freight Traffic Loss
Over 23% Last Year
Railroads Report Greatest Decline That
Has Ever Taken Place in Any r.
Single Year.
By HARRY GUSACK.

The railroads of the United States suffered the greatest
decline in freight traffic during the year 1921 that has
taken place in the of single year, according
to reports received by the Interstate Commerce Commits
son showing falling off in freight during the past
year of approximately 1913 per cent.
The Mellette County pioneer. [volume] (Wood, Mellette County, S.D.) 19??-1971, 1922-05-19
ALUMINIUM AND DYES
ALONG RIVER BLUFFS

That South Dakota has deposits of
aluminium and dye that may be devel-
oped commercially with profit is in
dicated in a preliminary geological
survey made OF the shale along the
Missouri river by Prof. a. o. Thomas
of the University Of Iowa.
The preliminary survey has dis
closed the fact that there are huge
beds Of oil shaIe along the river near
the center Of the state and that there
is enough regularity in the structure
to warrant the expenditure necessary
to make a complete survey. The pre-
liminarv survey indicates that a very
fine grade Of cement ear be made
from the shale, which also can be util-
lied in the manufacture of practically
any kind Of pottery from fire brick
to fine grades Of china.
The chemical analysis shows that
there is 32.42 per cent aluminium oxide
in the shale or about 645 pounds of
oxide to the ton. This would yield
about 3A5 pounds Of metallic alum
mum to the ton. Further analysis
shows there is about 2.16 per cent
crude oil in the shale. With present
methods Of extraction this would not
be in sufficient quantity to pay for
extraction. In addition to these other
elements a purple dye of a different
nature than that even discovered be-
fore has been isolated in the oil. 1t
is believed that this dye will show
promise Of commercial development
upon further examination. Property
owners in the section have engaged
expert chemists and biologists to
make a complete survey of the shale.
The Mellette County pioneer. [volume] (Wood, Mellette County, S.D.) 19??-1971, 1922-05-19

And now il is reported that a hair
)obbing epindemic has infected some
{ the younger girls of this com
nunity.
Remember the big picture show,
The Eyes Of the World" at Legion
Iall in Wood Saturday evening, May
II. This is a really good show and
'ou should not fail to see it.
NJ. ID. Payne and wife went to Win
Ter Wednesday evening, where they
TENDED the Bankers convention yes
erday, and from there they went to
pierre, where he went in the interest
{ land settlement and bonus business
or some of the soldier boys.
f. Cross Of the Agency, was here
asst Saturday to make the Indian pay
nent. The payment did not amount
O mueh-a general per capita inter
st payment amounted to SLIT, and
/, few who had not received all their
;nnuity money got a little additional
interest money, which made their
hecks a trihe larger.
1t is reported that the mortality
rmong the young pigs on the farms
is exceptionally heavy this spring, and
IS a result the pig crop in this section
# the country will not be up to ex-
oeetations, and if our corn crop makes
rood this summer pigs are going to be
pigs this fall. 1t will pay you to make
very effort to conserve your pig crop
low.
Winner boasts of having two radio
phone stations in operation and re.
ceiving messages daily, and the Jour
al saws there will be four more such
instruments installed in that town
in the very near future. The radio
phone is sweeping the country faster
than any other new and modern IN
vention ever before put on the market.
1t certainly is a boon to isolated dist
ricts. Wonder who will be the first
to install one in Woodq 4 machine to
reach Chicago, Omaha, Kansas City,
Denver, Lincoln and such places would
cost about SITS.
The Mellette County pioneer. [volume] (Wood, Mellette County, S.D.) 19??-1971, 1922-05-19

as to methods and facilities, but as
TO studying market conditions ana
prices.
The farmer has made a great deal
of progress in the last two or three
wears BY way Of national organiza-
ton through the Farm Bureau and
the combination of various other or
CARNATIONS, acting jointly IN Wash
ington City. But these activities are
confined very largely to political and
legislative matters. If. the same sys-
tenn could be applied to the farmers
business, including methods OF pro-
ducing his crops, most advantageous
use Of his lands, Improvement OF his
living conditions, employment of his
labor, buying of his farm implements
and family supplies, and placing his
crops upon the market in good condl-
ton and to the best advantage as to
price, he undoubtedly would reap the
same benefits from such organization
as the cotton, citrus, and raisin grow
crs Of California have enjoyed in the
specific cases where they have organ
lied along similar lines. There is no
reason at all why this cannot be done.
All that is required is the will to do it.
The Mellette County pioneer. [volume] (Wood, Mellette County, S.D.) 19??-1971, 1922-05-19
IsLOCAL
HAPPENINGS

DIR. Hunt Of Murdo made a profes.
sional visit to Wood, Monday.
j. II. Bundy is having an SKI ad
dition built to his residence. Jes
Burns is doing the work.
Mrs. Il. II. Hamilton was takel
quite seriously ill, Monday morning
She is some better at this writing.
Rev. Keepers of Carter occupied
the pulpit in Wood last Sunday morn
ing and preached a very good Mother
Day sermon.
Fay Simpkins has closed a dea
whereby he becomes the owner OF 6
Ieat market at Murdo, which he vii
operate in the future.
Merrill kaufman is having an add.
ton built to his residence property IL
the northeast part Of town. l.. q.
Evans is doing the work.
Rev. r.. c.. Salter and family left
carly Wednesday morning for Huron
where they go to attend the Congre-
gaticnal church conference.
This has been another week of light
showers, threatening weather anC
rather u~nseasonably cool weather
We must have some real warn wealth
on TO make things grow as they should
A number from Wood are atten9'n:
the second annual track and field NEE
Of the Rosebud Inland I~nterscholast
ic Association at White River today
NJ. d. Payne and wife went to Dial
las, Tuesday, where they attended tht
American Legion Convention Of the
Eighth District, that was held there
that day.
Mrs. Sam Kills Two, who lived neal
the White Thunder Day school, died
at her home Sunday morning, aged
about sixty years. The remains were
laid to rest in the Catholic cemetery
west of Wood, Monday.
Eugene Sturtevant, formerly OF
Mellette county, but 10Y of Farming.
ton, New Mexico, was here a few dayt
last week shaking hands with ole
ltionds. He is attending court q;
Deadwood this week.
The danger of killing frosts is now
practically past for this spring, and
the prospects for a heavy fruit crop
in this. section are very bright. From
present Indications there will be plen.
~ of wild fruit of all kinds.
The Rosebud Bankers Association
held their annual meeting at Winner
yesterday. j. il. Bundy and F. S
Sinkler, president and vice president
respectively, OF the local bank, attend.
ed the convention.
The Mellette County pioneer. [volume] (Wood, Mellette County, S.D.) 19??-1971, 1922-05-19
SHOULD NOW
HELP THEMSELVES
BY Niles Poindexter, U. S. Senator
from Washington.

Relief of most of the difficulties OF
farm marketing can be had through
farmers cooperation.
1t is an old saying that "God helps
those who help themselves 1t IS
also a common observation that the
fate of individuals depends upon their
own efforts more than anything else
combined.
| noticed the other day an account
in a newspaper of a month-old baby,
which had been abandoned III a
thicket. A policeman passing by
heard a lusty cry from the infant and
rescued it. This is a very good in
stance of the early age at which even
the question of life or death depends
upon ono's own efforts. If this baby
had not helped itself by giving the
alarm, only q month old as it was, It's
existence would not have been known.
1t would have been the same as though
it had never been born. AS it was,
by making this effort the little tel-
lows life was saved and there is q
possibility at least that he may grow
into a great man and direct the dest'
my of millions.
My purpose of mentioning this is
The Mellette County pioneer. [volume] (Wood, Mellette County, S.D.) 19??-1971, 1922-05-19
Senator Miles Poindexter

to point the moral that farmers a
do more for themselves than the gov
eminent can possibly do for them.
Nearly every legislative measure that
has been approved and requested gen
orally by farmers national organiza-
tons during the term of the present
congress, has been favorably acted
upon, and although some of them
have been of substantial assistance
to agriculture, they will be of compar-
atively little benefit unless the farmer
himself takes those voluntary steps
which will put him in the way of get
ting the benefit of conditions created
by these laws. The farmer deals on
the one hand with labor, which is
highly organized, an on the other hand
with "big business which is also
highly organized, both in the buying
of his implements and supplies, and
in the selling of his crops.
/ am not in favor of class legisla-
ton. and it is not necessary that
there should be any class legislation.
All that is necessary is that the farm
err should have the benefit of the same
right to organize enjoyed by labor
and business. Heretofore he has been
a lone individual, dealing with pow
erful organizations. By being organ
lied both labor and business are able
to command the highest quality of
service. They have the ablest law
yers to advise them both in questions
of legal difficulties, and in getting out
of such difficulties, in case they should
get in. They have experts ON eficien-
cy and economy in marketing mot only
The Mellette County pioneer. [volume] (Wood, Mellette County, S.D.) 19??-1971, 1922-05-19

IUIdI UIVCII'IVHtIUH IIOHI UuHudIy II
1929, to date 3.42
Precipitation, previous years:
9~13-17.96. 1914--19.57. 19l5--32.42.
9l6--18.S2. 1917--18.21. 19l8--19.58.
9l9--2O.32. ~l920--2s.15. 1921--1S.2O.
Fred C. Kirch, Observer.
The Mellette County pioneer. [volume] (Wood, Mellette County, S.D.) 19??-1971, 1922-05-19
U. s. WEATHER BUREAU REPORT
Max. Min. Pre-.
For Week Ending May IL

Total precipitation from January l,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1922-01-24
Clothiers to Meet
Febuarry and Z are Dates Set For
The State Ciothiers Association
to Meet in Richmond

Richmond, Va, Jan. 24-Speakers
from five States, as we'll as from
every city in Virginia, will address
the Virginia State Retail Clothiers AS
ISOLATION which will convene in semi
annual session in Richmond, Feb
6 and 7, w. Fleet Kirk, of Richmond,
president of the organization has an
nounced.
Sol Schloss. of Indianapolis, vice
president of the National Association
and |. J. Robinson, director Of the
advertising service department of the
national association. are among those
who have promised to speak here.
Luther Markham, of Durham, N. c.,
president of the North Carolina Re
tail Clothiers and Furnishers Associa-
ton; Charlie Mcknight, of Green's
boro; M. C. Underwood, of Baltimore,
and several others will be speakers.
The advertising club of Richmond
will entertain the entire convention at
one meeting during its sessions here,
it has been announced, and the XII
wants Club is planning similar pro-
grom Of entertainment for the con-
vention at one of it's luncheons.
Mr. Kirk announced today that he
had assurances that every city of con-
sequence in the State will be presented
at the conference here.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1922-01-24
FOR GREATER
ALEXANDRIA
Captain E. B. Larimer of the
Torpedo Station is
interviewed
Alexandria's Biggest Industry The
Torpedo Station, Has Monthly
Payroll of $4,000

When asked what he thought OF
Alexandria and it's future, Captain
Edgar B. Larimer, U. S. N, command
ing officer of the United States Naval
Torpedo Station of this city, said that
he did not care to be quoted as to the
business conditions as they now exist
within the city because he did not feel
that he was we'll enough acquainted
with them to give'an intelligent state
ment.
He did tell that during his tour of
duty here that he had been well pleas
ed with the city in every respect. To-
day he is rounding out mis- first year
of duty as commander of the Station,
having taken command on January 25,
1921.
During this year. he states that his
associations with the business men and
others of the city have been of most
encouraging nature.
He declares that no man has been
discharged from the service of the
station in that time because Of the
lack Of funds, and that the few who
did leave, left of their own accord,
and very few left for other reasons.
The Torpedo Station has not, in the
least, suffered for the lack Of work
or funds.
The monthly payroll at his plant,
he says, ranges around 100000, and
that the outlook for the future con-
tinuance of the station in it's present
activeness seems to be exceedingly
good.
The Torpedo Station is doing what
it can for the advancement of Alex"
andria. Most of the employees of the
plant are citizens of the city and, OF
course, the money they draw finds its
way gradually into general circula-
ton. Sixty thousand dollars each
month poured into the city cannot
help from advancing Greater Alex
andria and making the city more pros
porous in every way.
AS to the housing conditions in the
city, Captain Larimer stated that, as
far as he was able to ascertain, all
of the employees were comfortably
housed, although he refused to say
that the general housing conditions
were as they should be. When asked
if many of his men did not live in
Washington, he answered that if they
did it was because they preferred to
live in Washington and commute back
and forth each day to living in this
city. This statement brings to mind
the words of some other of AleXan-
dria's citizens who have said that this
city should be made so attractive that
the workers here will prefer to live
here.
1t behooves every true citizen Of
Alexandria, he says, to try to make
Alexandria so attractive that these
men will reside here and have instilled
into them the spirit of the city and
thus swell the ranks of those who are
working for bigger and better city.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1922-01-24

Lace mantilla brought from Spain
about 1880.
Chantilly lace shawl, Victorian
period.
Paisley shawl.
Child's toy fan, and bead bag 100
years old.
Cane made of wood from tree on
Mt Vernon Estate, on which is carved
names of all officers and members
OF old Co. F. Alexandria Light In
fantry, which responded for service in
Spanish American War.
The work of Mr.. w. R. Kerrick,
Loaned by Mr.. Thomas A. Fisher.
Old blue dinner plate, used in fam
lily of General Robert f. Lee.
The loan of Mrs. Thos. A. Fisher.
Powered platter, one hundred and
fifty years old. Loaned by Mrs. Will
liam d. Ogden.
Mahogany chair, Two hundred years
old. Loaned by Miss Annie D. Hurdle
Wedgewood pitcher 200 years old
Loaned by Mrs. W. L. Rucker, Wash
ington, D. c.
Mrs. Thomas Jefferson's Jewelry
Box. Loaned by Mrs. James E. Null
care, Washington, D. c.
Socks knitted by Mrs. Hambrick
nee, Miss Annette Henry, Grand.
daughter of Patrick Henry. Loaned BY
Mrs. James f. Mulcare, Washington
d. C..
Patchwork quilt, two hundred years
old. Loaned by Mrs. Black.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1922-01-24
A paper weight, relic of the Maine

A paper weight, relic of the Maine
blown up in 1898.
cup and saucer n years old.
Loaned by Miss r. T. klipstein-
One elderly lady's bonnet worn in
Alexandria 100 years ago.
Gold handkerchief holder, civil war
period
Loaned by Miss Mary E. Harryman.
Black lace coat worn $50 years ago.
Loaned by Mr.. Richard L. Ruffner
Original autographs of Gen. r. f.
Lee and of Pres. Jefferson Davis.
Law book belonging to George
Johnston with book plate and coat of
arms published in London, 1922.
Child's plate with portrait of Lord
Brougham defender of Queen Caro-
line 1920.
Quaint bottle made in 1904.
Lease Signed by George and Mar
tina Washington 1898.
Agreement between George Wash
ington and George Mason written by
Mason 1869.
Pair pitchers $50 years old.
From Mrs. T. w. Robinson.
Articles loaned by Mrs. Frank King:
Scales used for weighing letters
etc. by Confederate Secret Service il
England 1862-64.
Cup and saucer brought from the
ward room of the Confederate shir
Florida" just before she was cap.
tured by order, off the coast of Brazil
Sheraton chair of Judge Benjamin
Waller of williamsburg, Va, mem.
Der of the Mouse of Burgesses, Judge
of the Admiralty Court, and legal ad.
visor of Mrs. Martha GUSTS Wash.
ington, date ITO.
Child's chair of the Willoughby
family, date 1880.
| Urn belonging to the Willoughby
family, 1920.
Virgil's Aenid painted 1854 from
the library of Jone f. Villepontoux
| of Charleston, S. C.
Silver lustre pitchers about 177S
Pounce box, waters and seal from
my grandfather Rowland's counting
office, about 1920.
Christening role all hand made
even the embroidery; 90 years old.
Work box, 50 years old.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1922-01-24
Jewish Relief Fund
Anneal Sent Out Today By L. Ruben
For This Cause

L. Ruben, local chairman of the
Jewish Relief Fund, today mailed out
appeals to the citizens of Alexandria
To donate to this worthy cause. Sew
eral hundred letters were mailed to-
dav and others will be mailed later.
The quota Of Virginia for this
work is 100000.
All contributions should be sent to
J. T. Preston, secretary treasurer
chamber of commerce.
Mr.. Ruben requests all persons
Who do not receive letters also to
send in what they can for this
worthy cause, and it is hoped by the
committee that there will be liberal
a and speedy response to this appeal
on the part of the citizens as the
committee desires to get the funds
together as quickly as possible in
order they may be forwarded to
headquarters and in turn used for
the relief of the sufferers.