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Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1922-05-26
WAGE RULING TO
IGNORE RATECUT
To Be Made Independent Of |. c.
c. Decisions, Says Chair
man Hooper

CHICAGO, May 2G.-Wage decis-
ions by the United States Railroad
Labor Board, affecting more than
100000 men in the shop crafts and
maintenance of ways departments,
will be mde independently of rate
cuts by the Interstate Commerce
commission, according to announce
ment today by Ben W. Hooper, chair
man of the board.
All decisions of the board will be
announced simultaneously, Chairman
Hooper asserted:
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1922-05-26
RUTH SUSPENDED
FOR DUST AFFAIR
Ban Johnson Stops His Playing
Until Matter Is In
vestigated

CHICAGO, May 26.-"Babe" Ruth
today was declared by President Ban
Johnson, of the American League,
to be ineligible to play until COM
plete investigation is made of his
argument with Umpire Hildebrand
yesterday which resulted in a dust
throwing affair and Ruth being put
out of the game and then climbing
into the stands when he became Of
Tended at the "booing" of the fans.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1922-05-26
ALLOTHERS0F
81 AT WORK In
SHAFT ESCAPE
Five OF Victims OF Gas Ex-
plosion White. Says
Report

BIRMINGHAM. May 26.-Eleven
miners were killed last night in an ex-
plosion in No. 3 mine of the Alabama
Fuel and Iron company, in St. Clair
county.
Five of the men were white, ac-
cording to the first word from the
mine. The accident was attributed
to local gas explosion.
Eighty-two men were working in
the mine, but all except those trap
ped by the blast, escaped. Little
damage was done to the mine.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1922-05-26
2 REVENUE OFFICIALS
SUSPENDED FOR PROBE

WASHINGTON, May 26.-It be-
came known today that Frederick
Geilinger, special assistant of the
accounts unit of the Internal Rev
>enue bureau, and Samuel G. Patchell,
chief payroll examiner of the ae-
counts unit, had been suspended
pending the investigation of charges
against them.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1922-05-26
8 KILLED, 2 INJURED. IN
POWER PLANT BLAST

EMPORIUM, Pa, May 26.-Eight
men were killed and two seriously in
jured in an explosion at the plant of
the Priscilla Powder Company at
Sinna Mahoning. Is miles from here
shortly after noon today,
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1922-05-26
FARM LOAN BANK NOW
READY FOR APPLICATIONS

George @. Marshall, secretary Of
the Sumter County Farm Loan asso-
citation, has received word from the
federal farm loan bank at Columbia,
S. c., that it is now ready to receive
new applications for farm loans. Ap-
plication must be made through the
secretary.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1922-05-26

Skeleton remains of a lizard
about eight feet long, which lived
in England millions of years ago,
have been found in Sussex.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1922-05-26

According to one expert in ply
steal culture, a nation whose men
excel its women in beauty is faced
with disaster.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1922-05-26

Giant berries, looking like black
berries, but dark red in color, have.
been discovered in Colombia, South
America.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1922-05-26

A wireless tower at Toxic, japan,
660 feet high, of reinforced con-
crete, is the highest one-piece
structure in the world.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1922-05-26

Shipwrecks. in the Baltic Sea
average one for every day in the
year.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1922-05-26
AMERICUS SPOT COTTON.
Strict middling 20 cents.
LIVERPOOL COTTON.

LIVERPOOL, May 26. = Market
opened 7-9 up. Fullys, 1884 Sales,
5000 bales. Receipts, 5000 bales.
Futures: June Sept Dec
Prev. Close 11.56 11.34 11.12
First Call 11.53 -.. -
Close ......--11.6 11.47 1925
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1922-11-06
One Hundred and Forty
Four Miners Believed
Dead in Pa.
TRAPPED LIKE RATS
Had Just Started Work for Day
Several Bodies Reported Located
Photographers Barred - Rescue
Parties at Work.
(By United Press.i

Johnstown, Pa, Nov. 6.-One hun
dred and forty four miners, framed
beneath the surface at the Reilly
mines, at Spangler, Pa, have been
crushed in an explosion of gas and a
cave-in, according to reliable reports
from the shaft today.
Officials of the mines are withhold
ing information and are barring pLo-
tographers.
Bodies Of five victims already have
been located, it was reported, unotIi-
cially. Rescue crews are at work
struggling through falling timbera
and dangerous slides of rcck to save
any of their comrades still may be
alive.
Little hope is entertained that amy
Of the entombed miners have sur
vived the disaster, one fthe greatest
in American mining history, it was
said this afternoon.
Johnstown Pa, Nov. Ga little
band of miners, believed to number
between 100 and $50 men is entomb-
ed deep in the shaft of Kelley Coal
Mine at Spangler with little hope en-
tertained of rescuing any of them, ac-
cording to ocials.
Shortly before 8 o'clock this morn
ing an explosion, brought down the
roof of the shaft deep inside the open
ing, sealing of the men who were at
work. The fan which supplies air
TO them was smashed by the force of
the explosion and it was nearly two
hours before air was gotten into the
pipes. The force Of the let go anc
the fact that the air lines were out of
commission, make the chances of the
men very slim.
Within a few minutes after the eX-
plosion a force of nearly 500 men was
working in relays digging into the
mine. First aid crews were standing
ready as the barrier was broker
down. The Cambria Steel Company
first aid crew left here in automo-
biles.
The RED Cross also sent three au-
tomobile loads of trained nurses.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1922-11-06
ALL IS READY
FOR e. F'CTION
tom OR R 0 v
Polls Will Open At 6:42
A. VI. and Close At
sol p. NJ.
LIGHT VOTE EXPECTED
Democrats, Notwithstanding, Will
Roll Up Good Sized Majority
Senator Swanson Opposed by J. w.
McGavock

All is in readiness for the election
here tomorrow. Indications are that
a light vote will be polled. The elec-
tion throughout has been characteri-
Zed by apathy snd no speechmaking
on the part OF either the democrats
or republicans has been made here.
Efforts, however, will be made by the
democrats to GET out a good sizeG
vote. The democrats will of course,
carry the city by a substantial ma
jOrity.
Senator Claude A. Swanson, demo-
crat, is opposed by J w. McGavoc*,
republican, Of Wythe County, Va,
and in the Eighth Congressional dis
trict which includes Alexandria.
Representative R. Walton Moore,
is opposed by J. Sidney Wiley, TO.
the house of representatives from the
Eighth Congressional district.
The polls will open at GAP a. M,
and close at sol p. m. All persons
are urged to vote in the forenoon.
The voting places by wards will be
as follows: First ward, rear of old
Elks' Hall on Royal side just below
Prince street; second ward, 40 North
Royal street; third ward, Odd Fell
lows Hall, North Columbus street;
fourth ward, Friendship engine house
South Alfred street.
The election officials by wards willy
be as follows: First, Charles Sher-
wood, commissioner Judge; j. Edward
Shinn and D. f Robey, clerks; sec
ond, George A. Harlow, commissioner
Judge; Lee Lash and Spencer A.
Forrest. judges; H. A. Lyles, clerk;
third, Francis R. Monroe, commits
sioner Judge; O. II Daniels and
Capt Fountain Beattie. judges; Jos.
L. Lash and l.. r. Coleman, clerks;
fourth, Thomas Chauncey, commits
sioner Judge; John Downey and J.
II Schief, judges; Smith Chauncey,
clerk
Another thing of interest to the
people Of Virginia which will be vo-
ted Oh tomorrow in addition to the
Congressional fights is the fate Of
the proposal to hold a constitutional
convention to revamp Virginia's or
ganic law.
Governor Trinkle's warning that
such a convention will cost the tax
payers about, 81 100000 has had the
effect, it is thought, of dealing this
proposition a dam blow. Another
factor against il re argument at
the present tin account of tbs
unsettled and dis,Vioed state of mind
of the people as an aftermath of the
war, is not auspicious for tampering
with Tive organic law Of the state,
Those favoring the change argue
that number Of Offices can be
merged and expense reduced, that
the states business system can be
simDlified and taxes reduced.
Everyone is urged to vote tomor-
row and help swell the democratic
majority
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1922-11-06
Leigh Robinson,
Veteran, Dies
Had Won Fame as Soldier, Lawyer,
and Orator-Funeral in Holly
wood Tomorrow.

Leigh Robinson, a prominent men,
ber of the Bar Of Virginia and OF
Washington, and a gallant Confede-
rate soldier, died at his home in
Washington, D. c., Saturday night,
Mr.. Robinson is survived by his
wife, who was Miss Alice Morrison,
of Dover" Goochland County, and
his sister. Miss Robinson. Of "Tae
Vineyard" the Robinson home. near
Washington.
Mr.. Robinson was not only dis
tinguished as a lawyer, but as .
speaker Of the first rank, as was az
tested by the many occasions upon
which his services in this respect
were enlisted by his native State and
his comrades of the Army of North
ern Virginia. Mr.. Robinson was tne
son of the late Conway Robinson. who
at the time of his death was one oi
leaders of the bar, and the author Of
Robinson's Practice, for nearly con-
tury leading authority on the prac-
tice of law in the Virginia courts.
AS a member of the Richmond
Howitzers, Mr.. Robinson served win
distinction through the War Between
the States. Because of this, as well
as because of his eloquence, he wac
selected as the orator at the unvel-
ing of the Howitzers' Monument at
Harrison Street and Park Avenue.
The address enshrined in imperishabie
words the deeds Of the great artillery
command. His adress on the oattle
O fthe Wilderness, delivered III the
Capitol before the Army of Northern
Virginia. was and is considered TIE
most exact and striking description
of the strategy mad tactics that added
to the renown of Lee and his men,
When the State of Virginia erect
cd the monument to her sons WHO
took part in the battle Of Getteys'
burg. Mr.. Robinson was the orator
of that occasion. and his defense NJ
the principles for which these mn
fought and his tribute TO the valor
DISPLAYED at that great battle We :
presented with convincing force and
eloquence.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1922-11-06
Rites for DIR. E. w. Watkins
To Be Held Tomorrow

Funeral services for DR.. Edgar
William Watkins, a former resident
of this city. who died suddenly Thurs
day at Garfield Hospital, Washington.
will be held at IL o'clock tomorrow
morning at his late residence 1878
Columbia road, Washington, D. c.
The interment will be at lockwood,
Falls Church, Va.
The deceased was born in Alexan-
dria and was a son of the late John H.
and Mrs. Mary f. Watkins. He was
sixty-five years and besides his wife,
formerly Mrs. Emiline England, he
is also survived by daughter, Mrs. X.
S. Whittlesey, Boston; son, Harry
E. Watkins, Sallisaw, Okla, and SIS
ter, Mrs. Alvin Powell of this city.
DR.. Watkins had been engaged in
active practice for more than thirty
five years and in recent years had
been actively identified with the up
building service of Emergency Hos
pital, Washington. He was a con
Sulting physician of the medical staff
member of the board of directors ano
member of the executive staff OF
Emergency Hospital at the time OF
his death.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1922-11-06
Mrs. Hall Starts
Probe of Murder
Accusations >Of Mrs. Gibson Starts
Inquiry by Rector'S Widow
Has Her Own Detectives.
tBy United PreSs.)

New Brunswick, n. j., Nov. c.
Mrs. Frances n. Hall, accused by m
alleged eye witness of the murder OF
her husband, and Mrs. Eleanor Mills,
came forward today in the role OF
avenger. $50
The widow, according to reliable iu-
formation from the Hall home, has
taken active charge Of search for the
murderer. The pose of reserve and
indifference she assumed since the
murder has been dropped, and Mrs.
Hall now directs a probe in which phi
vate detectives, lawyers and all men,
bers of the Stevens and Caruendcr
families are engaged.
Each evening, Mrs. Hall hears re-
ports from her agents in the parolr
of her home where she gave out =
remarkable interview in which she IL
dicated she did not want the murderer
punished nor exposed. Contrasting
with her publicly expressed attitude,
il is said, is the vigor with which she
has thrown herself into the pursuit
and tracking down of Or. Halls slay-
err.
The widow applies herself all day
long 60 the sorting out of clues accord
ING to the same sources and has ne
clared she will not cease until she mas
tracked down the guilty party. This
information came to light in round
about way. 1t appeared authentic,
but could not be confirmed through
Timothy y. Pfeiffer, Mrs. Halls at
torney.
The news caused amazement IN New
Brunswick. where Mrs. Halls passive
attitude has been much commented
upon.
Mrs. GibSon's accusations against
Mrs. Hall made the latter'S refusal 10
offer rewards and push the prosecn'
tion subject for speculation, which
will be largely removed if the towns
folk confirm the current report about
the widows activities.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1922-11-06
TWO MORE ships
ARRIVE TO Be
dist MAN tied
AnOka and Brentwood
Reached Alexandria Yes
terday Morning.
TWO MORE THIS WEEK
Expect TO Install 100000 Worth of
Machinery After Which Additional
Men Will Be Employed by the
Western Salvage Company.

Two additional wooden ships, the
Anoka and the Brentwood, were
towed from the James River to this
city arriving yesterday morrNg at
the yards of the Virginia Shlpbulid-
ing Corporation to be dismantled by
the Western Salvage Company. The
ships were brought here BY the tug
Vigilant.
The Vigilant cleared at noon here
for two additional wooden ships
which are expected to arrive here the
latter part of this week.
The Western Salvage Company eX-
poets to have towed here recently
two more large cranes which will be
used in the work of dismantling the
ships. Some time ago three cranes
were received here by this company
The Brentwood is practically a new
boat, having seen but little service.
The Anoka, however, has seen consid-
cradle service.
The Western Salvage Company
some time ago purchased from the
226 wooden ships all Of
which are to be dismantled here. The
first two ships to arrive were the
Alanthus and the Mojave and on Oc-
tober "a the Alanthus took fire and
burned to the waters edge the fire
lasting several days.
Workmen have just completed the
task of pumping out and raising the
Alan thus and it is stated that the
if but little damaged. The
work of dismantling this boat will be
this week.
1t is said to be the purpose of the
Western Salvage Company to spend
about $4,000 in installing equipment
at the local yards in connection with
it's work of salvaging the ships after
which additional men will be en-
Dloyed in that work
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1922-11-06
SUCCESSFUL
CELEBRATION
OF MASONS
Prominent Speakers On
10th Anniversary of
Into Masonry.
MUSICAL PROGRAM
Affair Attended by Large Gathering
Among Whom Were Many Visit
ing Masons-Refreshm Served
by Eastern Star Ladies.

The celebration of the 10th ami
versary of George Washington being
made Mason which was given Sat-
urday night in the Masonic Temple
under the auspices of Alexandria
Washington and Andrew Jackson
Lodges of MaSOns was one of the
most successful affairs of its kind
given recently by the Masons. The
temple was packed with local and Wis
iting Masons and during the evening
interesting speeches on George Wash
ington, who was made q Mason by
Fredericksburg Lodge of MasOns,
Fredericksburg, Va, were made.
Charles H. Callahan, deputy grand
master of Masons in Virginia, was
POSTMASTER and made an address of
welcome.
Among those who made speeches
were Admiral r. f. Coontz, U. S. N;
Merton L. Ferson, dean of George
Washington University Law School,
Washington, d. c.; James L. Will
meth, former director of the United
States Bureau of Engraving and
Printing and Robert South Barrett of
Alexandria and New York. Benedic
ton and invocation were given by
Rev. DIR. w. J. Morton.
Maj. Gen. John A. Lejeune, who was
slated to speak. was unable to be
present owing to the illness Of his
daughter.
During the evening an excellent
musical program was given under the
direction of Kenneth W. Ogden and
selections were given by the Monrose
Quartette of Washington.
The ladies of Martha Washington
Chapter No. ~, Order of Eastern
Stars, were highly commended for the
able manner in which they handled
the large crowd when they served re-
freshments at the conclusion of the
affair. The celebration was voted the
best ever given by the local lodge.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1922-11-06
Red Cross Drive
November 8, 9, 10
To Collect Funds to Continue Work
of Nurses Now Employed
Annual Roll Call.

The annual Roll Call of the Amer
lean Red Cross will be observed in
Alexandria this November by the COM
bined drive for funds November 8th,
9th and 10th for the support of the
two local nurses, who are working IN
this field under the direction Of the
Alexandria Red Cross and the Anti
tuberculosis Society.
The work Of the Red Cross during
war time is familiar to everyone. All
may rot realize, however, that for
the past two years the Alexandria Red
Cross has supported a visiting nurse
in Alexandria, who works in conjUnc-
ton with a nurse which has been sup
piled by the Anti-Tuberculosis Society
since 1911. During the past twelve
months these two nurses have made
five thousand eight hundred and
ninety visits to the sick Of Alexandria
and have supplied wherever necessary,
medicines, bed clothing, wearing an
parel and other needed articles with
out cost.
The Importance and value Of this
work can scarcely be overestimated
in this community, for the alleviation
of the suffering and the added comfort
to the sick is in far greater propor-
ton than even the most generous con-
tributorc suspects. Involving constant
service that builds up and protects the
health of the community, this local
service merits the most liberal support
of everyone.
Each person contributing one dol
lar or more, November 8th, 9th or
10th, becomes automatically a mem
Der of the Red Cross for the coming
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1922-11-06
Drive for War Vets
Yields Total of S257

Commander Clegg, commander Of
the Ace Chapter of the Disabled
American Veterans of the World War
who was. in charge Of the Forget
Me-Not Day Drive in this city, an
nounced that +he results were very
gratifying, a total of 1857 being
raised from the sale of tags.
Over thirty of the city's prettiest
girl aided in the drive and the funds
were handled by Captain George Fl.
Evans, the business manager of the
Alexandria Chamber of Commerce.
The Disabled American Veterans
wish to thank the people who aided
them in their drive and the firm of
Graham and Ogden for the use OF
their offices as headquarters during
the drive.
"That the drive was a success"
saws Commander Clegg," was due
entirely to the cooperation of the
women of the city, of the Veterans
of Foreign Wars and the American
Legion"
Persons desiring to contribute to
the cause may do so up to Novem-
her 80
Announcements will be made later
bv Cant. George H. Evans Of contrl--
buttons and others TO the cause.
A meeting Of the general commit
tee will be held at s o'clock tonight
in room 500, District building. All
in room 500 District building, Wash
inetOn, D. c Al mf'4bers are urged
to attend.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1922-11-06
TELEGRAPHIC TABLOIDs

Harrison. n. J.,-Establlshment o.
q motion picture show is the only s.
sue in Harrison's mayoralty e!ectiol'
E. B. Twardus. republican candidate
wants one, and would repeat mayor
mayor Rioridar's $4,000 tax PEI
show.
New York-Policenlan refused 70
arrest a young woman strolling IN pa
jamas with four cats, similarly dress
ed, on Fifth Avenue. 1t looked axe "
"cat's pajamas" of publicity scheme
they said.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1922-11-06
WAGE LAW SUFFERS

Washington, D. c., Nov. 6--Mini-
mum wage legislation was dealt
blow here today when Judge j. A..
Vanorsdell in the District Court of
Appeals declared unconstitutional the
law passed by congress fixing the
minimum amount that could be paid
women and minors in Washington.
The law was considered the opening
drive of legislation that would fix
minimum wages throughout the copn-
try.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1922-11-06
Overheated Stove
Causes Blaze

An overheated stove was respon-
sible for a fire which damaged the
rear part of the residence of Mrs.
Charles Ramsey, 609 Princess street,
at $3.50 o'clock this morning. The
second floor was occupied by R. B,
Webber The occupants of the house
were away at the time. The blaze
was discovered by ". W. Adams.
The rear part of the building Is
frame. Considerable damage was also
done to the contents of the house by
smoke and water.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1922-11-06
WEATHER FOR ELECTION
IS SHOWERS OR CLOUDY
United Press)

Washington, Nov. 6 - Typical
election weather-showers or part
ly cloudy--will prevail IN nearly
all Of the eastern half of the
United States, the Weather Bur
eau forecast today.
Only in some portions of the
South where the weather never
has much effect on the Democratic
maiorities is fair weather predict
ed.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1922-11-06
Lone Bandit Gets Over
$1,000 at Union Station
CBy United Press.>

Washington, D. c., Nov. g. A lone
bandit ransacked three sleeping cars
in Union station here early today,
and escaped with loot valued at more
than $1,000.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1922-11-06
HENRY FORD
BUYS COAL MINE

Bluefeld, ", 70. Nov. 6.-Henry
Ford has purchased the the mine Of
the Dex-Car Pocahoutas Coal Co., in
the Tu river field of Mcdowell County.
The price was not revealed. The
mine has a capacity of about so cars
a day.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1922-11-06
]. B. Phillips Appointed
L. S. Commissioner

John Barton Phillips today was ap-
pointed deputy clerk of the United
States Court for the Eastern distric;
of Virginia and also commissioner
for the Eastern district of Virginia,
Mr.. Phillips takes the place Of VIII
liam P Woolls who recently was ap'
pointed commonwealth's attorney to
fill the vacancy caused by the resig-
nation of Commonwealth's Attorney
Howard W. Smith who was appointed
judge of the corporation court to fill
the vacancy caused by the resigna-
ton of Judge Robinson Moncure.
All the cork used in the world in
year weighs little more than 1900
tons.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1922-11-06
Bible Thought for Today

A BY grace are ye saved
faith; and that not
S of yourselves; it is the gift
~ of God.-Ephesians 2:s.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1922-11-06

An apples skin is one one-hun
dredth of an inch thick.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1922-11-06
ESTABLISHED 1884

Oldest Daily Newspaper in the
United States and Best Advertis-
ing Medium in Northern Virginia
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1922-09-15
Dies at IO3; Life Vas
Unusual Historic Span

PHILIPPI. ". Va. Sept. III
John Hewitt OF Valley district, one
Of the oldest men In the state. is
dead. having succumbed at his home
at the advanced age of 103 years and
nine days. His funeral was attend
ed by the largest throng that ever
attended a funeral IN the district.
John Hewitt was born in 1S19-the
year that Florida was purchased, the
same year that Alabama came into
the union and the year before Maine
and Missouri became states. He was
born before Lafayette's second visit
and but four years before NapoleOn's
defeat at Waterloo.