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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1922-07-03
FRAME PLANS
TO STABILIZE
COAL INDUSTRY
One Feature of Administra-
tion's Tentative Plan is
Wage Board
Poe IS CONSIDERED
Congress Is Ready to Act When De-
finite Plans Are Submitted to 1t
For Consideration.

Washington, July 3.-Administra-
ton officials are giving serious con-
sideration to plans ior permanent
peace in the coal industry, apart
from the strike negotiations now
on, in the hope of putting that IN
dustry, at the moment considerably
overdeveloped, upon more efficient
basis in the direction of both mining
and marketing.
These plans, it is learned, involve
both the anthracite and the bitumi-
nous ends of the business in so far
as future wagemaking is concerned,
but involve only bituminous coal in
other respects. The anthracite
fields, the Government officials
agree, already are on a highly or
ganized and efficient basis.
In some Administrator quarters
the present is regarded as a favor
able time to work out a program
which will insure the country against
recurring strikes or threatened
strikes al the expiration of scale
contracts. The attention of the
country is now centered upon coal,
it is pointed out, and the industry it
self is probably as prepared to ac>
cept formula looking to peace as
it will ever be
Congress, it is believed, is willing
TO listen to proposals that promise
to remedy some of the manifest
evils in the coal business. In fact,
some Administration officials are
convinced that Congress will 20
further than desired unless some
constructive program is worked out
on the outside.
With this in mind, it is under
-StOed that Administration Officials;
have evolved q somewhat concrete
plan of action. which. if eventually
approved by the President. will be
laid before the House and Senate
for consideration within the near
future This plan, it is said, includes
the following propositions:
A minimum wage to be fixed in
coal industry patterned largely unon
the lines of the Railroad Labor
Board, to be created by Congress
and authorized to study and submit
wage scales in both the anthracite
and bituminous fields.
A minimum wage to be fixed in
principle by law, this wage in broad
terms to amount approyimately to
60 per cent, of the selling price of
the coal at the mine.
An amendment to the Clayton act
permitting the coal industry to or
ganize comparative selling agencies
and to form pools in producing dis
trirts to that end.
This program, il should be stated,
is not vet a matter Of Administra-
tion policy, and before it is finally
proposed as a policy. if it ever is,
may undergo some important moCfi-
fications But it can he stated au-
thoritatively that it is under con-
sideration and is strongly chamu-
ioned by MANY interests both inside
and outside the Government.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1922-07-03
BUSINESS WILL
HALT TOMORROW
Indeuendence Day VIII be
Quietly Observed in
This City
General Exodus From City For
Nearby Resorts Since Satur-
day.

With a goodly part Of the popula-
tion already out of the city and many
more ready to leave this afternoon IN
dependence dav viii be quietly oh
served here tomorrow Practically all
business will halt. Banks, city and
government offices and stores will be
closed all day, as will also the post
Office. Many who were unable to
leave today to snend the fourth out Of
the citv ore plannino to leave this
evening. Hundreds left yesterday and
viii not return until tomorrow night
ord Some will not como back until
Wednesday morning. The dav will
he marked by ricnics, outings and
ball games.
As heretofore stated in these col
umrs the use of only what has been
designated rs tho harmless variety Of
fi~oworl5s viii he rCrmittcd bv the
authorities Thus far the nolice re-
wort there have been no violations Of
the law alone these lines. the dealers
~+~;c.lv adhNring 70 tho law as far as
the sale Of fireworks is concerned.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1922-07-03

Of the proposed Legislation. If was said
hv spokasmen for the President. A.
n. Lasker. chairman of the Shipping
Board. assisted the President in nre-
scrting arguments for the legislation.
This dinner was one of several that
had been devoted to removing Dreju-
dice against the shipning bill and
navin~ the way for IFS enactment.
Both the President and Chairman Las
knr have entertained, each attending
tho Others functions. Guests from
time to time have included members
of the marine committees of the Con-
grcss, Bowspaner correspondents and
hhers. who. like the farm ronrcsenta.
tives are interested in the subsidy pro-
pceal.
Departing Congressman were sup
nlied by press agents nf the Shipping
Board with no end of printed arou-
mont to carry with them 70 their dis
tiiots They were advised 70 talk
subsidy in all their speeches for the
next siv weeks The Boards press
bureau is grinding out COPY in great
hulk End sendinr pamphlets and other
literature broadcast. THEW efforts
will hn increased during the weeks
that 'he the renresentatives will be
mi""linc with thnir constituents.
With the breakup ~ the House.
some members headed for their favor
ite fishing grounds or the mountains
or soa shore but most Of them set out
for home. They welcomed the amor
tunitv To look after their nolitical
fences. The proximity Of primaries
and elections robbed their vacation Of
the usual Joys. They expect TO obtain
at first hand latest sentiment about
the tariff. soldier bonus and shin sub
sidy. which gro the three big subjects
Of unfinished business.
Though doubt exists about the fate
of The subsidy. comnletion Of the tar
iff and bonus LEGISLATION in sor1e form
before a final adjournment Of the ses-
sion seems assured. The Senate will
keen on with the tariff while the
House is idlino in the hone Of passing
the Fordnnv-McCumbnr bin about tho
time the HOusn resumes. It then will
take uD the bonus hill if the program
that was adopted bv republicans in
Continued on Page Three
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1922-07-03
MEN RECRUITED
BY ROADS TO
BREAK STRIKE
Vacancies Will Be Filled
Easily, Say New York
Agencies
800 STRIKEBREAKERS
Emergency Vessel and Motor Trans
port Service Ready For Use If
Found Necessary.

New York, July 3.--While union
leaders of striking rail shop crafts
claimed that the walkout in the me-
tropolitan district of New York city
was 100 per cent successful, rail
officials declared that not more than
$4,000 of the $4,000 men in the dis
trict had obeyed the call.
Recruiting of strikebreakers contln-
ued at railroad and private agencies.
At noon several roads reported that
vacancies created by the walkout at
10 a. m. Saturday could be more
than files"
To this statement operating chiefs
of the New York Central, the Penn
sylvania and the New York, New
York, New Haven and Hartford, the
three roads in this district most Vi
tally affected by the strike, added that
numbers of old employees who joined
the strikers Saturday reported for
duty yesterday morning.
Fragrentary reports continue to
come in from outlying shops, yards
and terminals. but neither rail Off
cials nor union leaders have attempted
to tabulate returns. The full result
will be known Wednesday morning,
when the holiday period will end and
shops will attempt to resume on a nor
nal weekday basis.
Three shipments of strikebreakers,
most of them avowed mechanics. were
recruited for service yesterday in the
shops Of Western and Southern rail
roads. il was reported. 1t was esti-
mated that 800 men accepted jobs.
A fleet of taxicabs was used in
rounding them up and transporting
them to the labor bureaus. A score of
private detectives guarded the strike
breakers until they boarded trains for
out-of- town destinations. Before be-
ing engaged. they had to pass muster
before experienced employment man
ayers sent here by the various rail-
roads.
Train service having successfully
borne the excessive burden of pre-holi-
dav traffic imposed Yesterday by rec
ord crowds of travellers. today re-
lapsed to normal schedules without eX-
periencing any delays as a result of
the strike. Peace reigncd along the
riehts-of-w and IL the shops, hnt
nolice patrols assigned TO extra strike
duty remained on guard ct all strate-
gir points.
Thus far New York city has not had
20 csu upon the elaborate system of
emergency vessel and motor truck
transport service. held in readiness to
insure an uninterrupted food surply
should rail service fail because Of the
strike. The system had been perfect
cd. however. and IS subject TO call on
short notice, according to city officials.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1922-07-03
Miss Callahan Passes
Bar Examination

Miss Mildred Callahan. daughter Of
Mr.. and Mrs. Charles II. Callahan,
bears the distinction of being the only
woman IN the city ia pass the state
bar examination Miss Callahan is
now a law student at the George
Washington University Law School
Washington. She is being congratu-
lated on having won the distinction of
being the first woman in the city to
pass the state bar examination.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1922-07-03
FIREMEN RAISE
SUM OF $238l.5O
Thank All Who Contributed
to Their Fund For
Three Companies
Final Meeting at 7:t5 Tonight at
Columbia HOusc-Ladies Are In
vted.

The Committee on the Firemen
Funds extends their thanks and ap-
probation to all who contribsted to
the Firemen Drive. Additional CON
tributions as follows: Old Dominion
Boat Club. $25; Jefferson Aitcheson,
So; Miss Mary Moore, 81; Friend,
So; Mrs. Jenkins, 80 cents; Miss Ida
Moore, 80 cents.
This brings the total received to
S2,3S1.50
The chairman requests all mem
bers of this committee, and the
seven ladies who assisted in the
raising of the fund to be present at
the Columbia Engine and Motor
Co. No. 4, meeting room tonight at
7:45 o'clock. This meeting will be
the final meeting and all are re-
quested to be present.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1922-07-03
Road Closed For Repairs

Owing To repairs on Washington
street extended the road to Washing
ton street has been closed to the pub
lie The road is closed from the north
end of the Alexandria city line to the
east end of the PsA,mac Yard bridge.
II Is therefore, suggested that the best
road 20 take in and out of the city is
by way OF King street % Russell road.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1922-07-03

Father-"Why is it that Won are
always at the bottom of the class >"
Johnny-"lt doesn't make anv
difference. daddy: they teach The
same things at both endS"-West.
ern Christian Advocate (Cincinna-
tO.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1922-07-03

Why not another book by Tumul-
ty? "Wilson as ] Know Him Now" "
Newark Star Eagle.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1922-07-03
MILLIONS LOST
IN BALTIMORE
CONFEDERATION
B. and O. RiverfrOnt Swept
BY Flames When
Lightning Strikes
HOSPITAL is SAVED
Elevators, Warehouses, Piers, Power
House and Other Structures Go Up
In Smoke.

Baltimore, July 3.-Starting from
n lightning bolt, one of the biggest
fires in Baltimore in years yesterday
swept property of the Baltimore and
Ohio Railroad at Locust Point and
caused millions of dollars damage.
Virtually all fire fighting appara-
tiH in Baltimore was called into ac-
ton and was unable to cope with the
blaze The flames swept across open
spaces and across the water. igniting
all inflammable material in their
path Notwithstanding heavy rain was
falling much Of the time. The en-
tire Locust Point section was threat
ened
Fort McHenry, two blocks from
where the fire started, did not es-
cape. Several buildings were partial
Iy burned, being saved only by the
rain. A near-panic among the patients
resulted. Ambulances were called
frrom Camp Holabird and many city
hospitals to remove them to place
of safety. Automobiles also were
pressed into service.
The 100 patients were taken TO the
Red Cross building on the west side
of the fort and to Public School No.
rs, Fort avenue Orders for the re-
m0val were given by Or. Harold I'm
dcrwood, of Fort McHenry. Just be-
fore the orders were received sparks
from the Locust Point fire were fall
ing on the buildings inside the fort
nd lightning had put the telephone
service at the fort out of commission.
Structures belonging to the Baki-
more and Ohio that were burned were:
Elevator b, where the fire started.
Elevator {.
Warehouse on Pier 5.
Warehouse No. 2.
Drying house,
I'm the two elevators were 1,250,0OO
bushels of wheat, corn and rye, val
ued, Oh an average, at more than 81
bushel. The structures, according to
! c. W. Galloway, vice-presidcnt IN
charge Of operation of the Baltimore
and Ohio, were worth $2,000,O0O.
In Warehouse ;, on Pier 5, was
freight Of the Msnson Steamship Line,
valued at about S1O00,000. The pow
erhouse and drying house were
worth about $4,000. Mr.. Galloway
said that all was covered by insur-
ance.
Flames from the burning buildings
mounted high into the air, the smoke
being visable for miles outside the
city. After nightfall the reflection
/ lighted up half the sky.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1922-07-03
Bible Thought for Today

s: S. i: !: Is: . \: s::.::: i: s: Fl:
heveth in him should NOT
perish. but have everlasting life
John 5: 10.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1922-07-03

over the chance which the administra-
ton ship subsidy bill has of getting
through Congress before the end OF
the present session, but his optimism
is not shared by members of the
Housee and Senate. According to
them. only the excrtion of every eXecu-
tive influence can save the measure
from going over to the next session
before being acted upon by Congress
because of the opposition TO the meas
urc among the farmers Of the Middle
West.
President Harding was much
pleased over the reception given to the
ship subsidy by representatives of the
farmers unions and farm papers at
the White House dinner last Thurs:
day night and the response Of these
men. most Of them traditionally hos
tile to such legislation, was greater
than the Chief Executive had hoped
for.
The fact that these men should take
so kindly to n policy TO which they
had traditionaly stood Was taken by
the President to be a good augury
for tho reception that the measure
would receive when brought TO the
regions of the country where the op-
position is centered. II was also stat
cd on behalf of the President that hes
feels that much Of the opposition is
more imagined than real.
The uproar recentlv created by the
A L. l.
law in providing Decentralization facil-
itics for the wounded soldiers and
suggestions that the hospital program
had been held back because Of inter
ference from the Administration end
was declared on high official authority
TO he without any foundation what
ever.
The fact If the matter it was stat
ed. is that the program is we'll under
way, and the appropriations made this
year and last year have been all but
assigned for hospital construction. Of
the forty hospitals authorized from
the two appropriations a number have
been finished and work is in process
on Ill but six of the others.
The American debt funding COM
mission has paved the way for active
neootiations with Ereopean nations
indebted 10 the Ugited States in the
sum of 81 900 100000 for loans made
by this Government during the war.
According to Secretary of the Treas
ury Mellon. chairman of the commits
sion. replies have been received from
Continued from page three)
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1922-07-03
ESTABLISHED lisa

Oldest Daily Newspaper In tes
United States and Best AoVerus-
ing Medium in Northern virginia
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1922-07-03

President Harding is quite pleased
New-York tribune., 1922-09-10
"Young Peoples Pride"
By Thomas Caldeeot Chubb

xOUN8 PHOPIE'S PRIDE. BY Stephen
Vincent Benet. Henry Holt a Co
- f STEPHEN VINCENT BENET.
A in his second novel, "Young
Peoples Pride" one familiar
with his other work is likely
to offer qualified approval. The
reason for this is exceedingly plain.
For whatever such one may think of
the talked about poetic "reminiscences
and whether or not he agree with the
reviewer that any of half dozen of
to-day's novels have surpassed at leaxt
in being readable its highest achieve
ment, he is not apt to deny high
place in the renaissance to this poet
For myself,,I can go further. Whether
foolishly or not, | have found in poens
like "The Two Visions of HeIen.d how
ever they may lack the ANALYSIS and
the psychology that seem to be de-
manded of modern poem, certain
sheerness of imagination, certain
almost insolence in the choice Of word
and image that make him among his
contemporaries very much what Mar
lowe was among the Elizabethans
Consequently the production of a
second novel--less ambitious but also
less immature than his first one--that
is indisputably, in terms of what it
tried to be, adequate, does not leave
me without measure of insstent dis
satisfaction. 1t is not that young
Peoples Pride" is no accomplishment.
lt is that have been led, or have
deluded myself, TO expect more.
And really young Peoples Pride"
is very adequate novel. More than
than TINT, when you consider how un-
burdened it is by Mr.. Fitzgerald's self
conscious point of view, how uncon-
cerned 1t is with anything but the
charming telling of story, you are
very apt to decide that, coming at the
end, it is in most ways the most salts
factory novel of the written-to-d death
Young People. You do not compare it
!, in daring or in realistic power with
New-York tribune., 1922-09-10

what Mr.. Fitzgerald has done, but you
are apt to like IL good shade more.
Primarily, Of course, il is the love
story of Oliver Grove and Nancy
Ellicot, and of the various unchart4d
dangers and shoals that so nearly
brought to shipwreck their course to-
ward last chapters happiness--in
this case each other and Paris. Sec
ondarily, it is tho love story Of Ted
Biller and Eiinor Piper, and what an
other sort OF young peoples pride very
nearly did TO them. And these stories
arc told gracefully, with very much the
same seriousness and very much the
| same use of obvious tricks as was
made use Of by the young Mr.. CabeIl
Of those days IN "The Eagles Shadow
And all around this, just as did Mr..
Cabell in his book, is laid delicious
satire and delicious Characterization
and fair measure of happy 'phrasing.
And in front OF it all is the dedica-
tory poem to Rosemary, which, al
though a parody of himself, is as de-
lightful a thing as one could demand.
and the pleasing quotation from which
the title is derived gives just one more
fortunate quality, and bespeaks cs.n-
vincingiy no lack of skillful care.
But like "The Eagles Shadow" for
all its charm it is really fairly slight.
And unlike "The Eagles Shadow" II
is not flxst book. Therefore, since
any doubtS@hat we may entertain are
not dismissed by succession of sub
sequent and ADLER books, we cannot
read it in the same easy way. The
magazines are shrewd tempters. Can
dily, all through our reading of IL we
were kept from full enjoyment of il
by the apprehension (to which some
Of his short stories have given sun
Iport) that they would not allow him to
make this an extreme of his faciie,
though quite often delightful, writing.
J Easy is the descent to potboiIinR. Ii
Mr.. Benet should go that way we have
high enough confidence in its powers
to esteem it very considerable
tragedy.
New-York tribune., 1922-09-10
The Ter, Best Sellers

The following books are reported
by Baker & Taylor, wholesale book
sellers, as having the best sale
throughout the country during the
last week:
"The Country Beyond" by James
Oliver Curwood (Cosmopolitan)
Love, and adventure in the Far
Northwest.
"The Glimpses Of the Moon" by
Edith Wharton {Appleton). Study
of two society parasites who marry
on nothing year.
"The Breaking Point" by Mary
Roberts Rinehart (Doran). The
engrossing tale of young doctor
with both past and future, who
built new life on the ruins of his
old one.
"Robin," by Frances Hodgson
Burnett (Stokes). An idyll of
young love during the dark days of
the World War.
"Simon Called Peter" by Robert
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clergyman's experiences among pub
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"The Shadow Of the East" by e.
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"The Mother Of All Living" by
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ain the Days of Poor Richard"
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"Gentle Julia," by Booth Tark-
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Certain People of Importance"
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"The Outline Of Science" by J..
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conquest of the material world.
"Diet and HEALTH" by DR.. Lulu
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"Self-Mastery Through Auto-Sug-
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tThe Story of Mankind" by
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