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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1923-03-12
Prince of Wales Aids
American Legion Post

London, March Members #
The American Legion Post, IN
London, are singing ;hc praises
Of the Prince Of Wales becaus.
the heir to the British throne
has descended from his high
place TO aid the Yankee former
service men to maintain a club
house here.
The members of the Legion are
planning masked ball for
March %, from the returns of
which they expect to refill the
depleted exchequer of the post.
When they explained this to the
Prince and announced that his
presence was desired as a draw
ing card the Prince replied that
he would rearrange his 5ohedu!e
of engagements in order to be
resent, for ne would be overjoy-
cd to assist the former service
men in any way possible.
The Prince added that he also
would welcome the opportunity
again to dance with American
T rdef omd ON domww wo omd
girls.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1923-03-12
Seek to Check
Much Infant Mortality

Paris, March 12-Frcnch health
authorities marvel at the low rate
of infant mortality in the United
States. They urge the adoption
Of American methods Of hygiene
and sanitary milk distribution.
DR.. Leon Bernard has just re-
turned from America where he
visited the sanitary organizations
in most of the larger cities. He
said that public and private by
giene had reached a higher point
in the United States than in any
other country in the world
High infant mortality menace.
the future of France no less thar
her low birth rate.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1923-03-12
u. of p. Wants Two
University Crews
NY The United pressl

Philadelphia, March l2-Ihc
University Of Pennsylvania may
have two eight-oarcd varsity
crews this spring, in addition to
the regular junior varsity
Yale, insisting upon a two mile
race between Penn and Old Ely
in their dual regatta, May 3,
may force the extra crew.
The Child's Cup race will take
place April rs and will be Que
mile, $50 yards. 1t would be II
difficult task for Coach Wright
to condition his crew within a
week of this race for a two-mile
race.
After Il hard race Tire crew us
ually takes two days oft to rest
and prior to a contest crew
always slows up training day
or two before the clash. This
means that the Penn crew would
only have two days to lengthen
their two-months' training over
a course of one mile and $50 yards
to two miles.
Penn and Yale have rowed
eight races over the shorter dis
lance and Penn has copied five
of the varsity events. Two OF
the victories were marked up or
the last two years and the Red
and Blue oarsmen are counting
on making it three straight.
Coach Wright has a squad OF
800 athletes and has already
picked tentatively two varsity
crews.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1923-03-12
Yale Man Spurns Bids
Of Four FraternltlcS

New York, March 12.-Simon
Newcomb Whitney Of New Haven
Il member of the Yale News
Board and one Of the leaders in
scholarship of the sophomore class
of Yale, has done a most unusual
thing in college annals by turning
down four of the five big frater-
mites during the recent hold
offs" at the university. II APP
pears that the Beta Theta ri, Del
ia Kapra Epsilcr, Alpha Delta
Phi and Zeta Psi fratcrnities all
offered Mr.. Whitney membership,
but he declined the honor.
When asked regarding his re-
fusal today young Whitney de-
clil.cd to make any comment. 1t
is against his principles, it Is
said, to take part in fraternity
activities.
Simon Whitney is brother of
Miss Carolina Whitney who re
fused the Phi Beta Kappa cleo
ton a. Vassar College last yea
His mother is Josephine Whitney
who was a candidate for tn,
State Senate on the Democratic
ticket last Fell. She is daughter
of Simon Ncmcomb, the astrono-
mer.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1923-03-12
Sees New Record
In 1923 Auto Sales
Trade Reports Presents
Conditions Better than
Last Year

Conditions in the automobile IN
dustry at the present time show
vast Improvement over those
year ago. despite the fact that
1922 was a record year as far
as the number of cars sold Is
concerned. SO great is the pres
ient demand that predictions arc
made in some quarters that sales
this year may exceed the total for
1922. Due to the higher costs
of production, resulting from re-
cent increases in wages, higher
costs of steel, copper, leather, run
Der and many other products used
in motor car manufacture, 1t IS
believed there will be an upward
revision in prices.
Alvan Maculcy, President oil the
Packard Motor Car Company
said: .
Higher automobile prices, II
they come, will be forced by I'M
proving industrial conditions, OF
which there is now nod doubt.
Steel. iron. aluminium, copper,
leather and all the other princi-
bal materials show marked up
ward trend which promises to 'oe
of some duration. But the crIti-
cal factor, particular in steel, IS
deliveries which can be obtained
only by the payment of premiums.
"The automobile industry as
whole is showing admirable eau
ton in not overbuying for long
terms ahead. 1t is not risllng
high-priced inventories in a doubt
full market again. But neither can
automobile manufacturers risk the
hating for one moment OF pro-
duction schedules-sc they must
have a constant stream of ma
terial flowing into their plants.
Labor, too. is showing increasing
employment~as business improves
and wage increases are being re-
ported, more and more frekuent-
ly."
Myron Forbes, President of the
Piercc-Arrow Motor Car Company
says that in the last six months
the passenger car business of his
company showed an increase Of
70 per cent. compared with the
first six months of the year.
Truck business in 1922 showed
an increase Of IS per cent COM
pared with 1921.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1923-03-12

Picking, March Pit costs the
Chinese Government $l,OOG,OOO
for two months experiment in
increasing postal and telegraph
rates.
As a result the old rates are
again in effect. The postal rates
are again the cheapest in +he
world.
People stopped using the tclc-
graph when it cost them 80 cents
a word if the message went out
side the province and IS cents a
word f they were sent to a poin;
in the same province. Urgent
messages were 80 cents ~ord
with about the same speed rs is
given a night letter in America.
The old rates Of s, i6 and lS
cents respectively have been re
stored.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1923-03-12
STILL DANCING AT %

Denver, Cole. Marcn l2-Age
is no bar to dancing the latest
steps, Judging from the perform
ance Of T.. Ivinson, Denver dance
devotce. Ivinson is 81 YES old.
Tall, erect and graceful, he sell
dom misses an evenings dance
at one Of Dcnyer's leading hotels.
And Ivinson shows MS. stuff -
with an ease and grace that many
a youthful cake eater well may
envy. His youthful partners APP
parcntly enjoy a dance more with
Ivinson than with some Of their
young escorts. Ivinson follows the
modern Jazz as easily as he did
the polka and the schottische years
ago.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1923-03-12
Horse in Kitchen Ready
For Delaware Floods

Middletown, n. Y, March p
William Marvin, for more than
forty years resident of Mar
wins Island, in the Delaware Riv-
CT, today began preparations to
resist the spring floods which
yearly cover his front and back
yards. He has moved his horse
into his kitchen and applied 4 lin
ing of oakum to the doors to
make his home water tight. Cen
orally he has been forced to take
refuge on the second floor, and
two years ago climbed to the roof.
from which he declined to move
until the waters subsidized.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1923-03-12
Pixies Peak Motor is
Equal to Hard Tests

Ralph Milford, famous race
driver who has been serving with
tne Chandler Company as expert
mental engineer, recently conduct
cd some remarkable experiments to
ascertain lust how much cold the
new Pixies Peak motor would
stand without i'll effect. MILFORD
drove a car to his garage one
night recently, and amazed the
colored attendant BY requesting
permission to leave his car out
doors in the snowstorm all night
Next morning when Milford
showed up the Chandler was drift
cd in with fresh snow. group OF
the garage attendants gathered to
rive the noted race driver the
laugh. However, it was Milford
who laughed. He hoped in the
car and went through the usual
preliminaries, stepped on the start
or. and the motor began to hum
at once. Within a distance OF a
city block milford had the car in
nigh gear, and was already look
ing around to see if any traffic
policemen were observing the
speed of his getaway.
1t was Milford who conducted
lust such severe test Of the
ability of the motor TO remain
cool in hot temperature, and prov
cd it fully equal to its ability to
warm up in Il frigid temperature.
In the exhaustive tests on the
Pixies Peak climb, during the de-
velopment of the new motor, :
stage was reached at which the
entire ascent was made by all the
test motors without raising tne
moJometer above the Cool
range.
To see what would be required
to heat the motor, Milford later
made experiments in the South
west under extreme conditions of
high temperature and over Il soft
sandy road of the desert. Mul-
ford drove for twenty-five miles
under these conditions of eX-
IRENE heat and load. and failed
to make the motor boil.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1923-03-12

Mexico City, Mexico, (By ncii
to United Prcss).-Sccretary Of
Treasury has issued a circular
against the practice of large
number Of Mexican manufactur-
crs placing foreign markings up
on their products.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1923-03-12

Mexico City, Mexico Gy mail
to the United Press The Com
missioner of Free Ports has petit
toned President Obregon Tor per
mission to take over the Nationai
Railroad of Tehuantepec in order
to improve service on that line.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1923-03-12
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Safety Hints
To Drivers

/. For the sakcc OF safety
Keep your mind on your
work!
,. &c slow and sound horn
turning corners, passing
children at play, when
driving near schools, pass
ing other slow-moving
vehicles.
3. The exercise of care TO
prevent accidents is a
duty which you owe to
yourself and your fell
low men. 1t is better
to be slightly delayed
than to cause an accident.
/. Don't follow other vehi-
cles too closely. The
more room you have the
better, especially when
streets are wet or slip
perry.
5. When in doubt adopt the
safe course. Schedule and
speed must always give
way to safety.
6. Slow down to six miles
per hour at street cross
ings, as the law re-
quires, play safe.
Z. Drive carefully and
thereby make friends
with the police and pub
lie.
8. 1t is better to be careful
than to be crippled or OF
cripple some other per-
: son.
: .. The public is watching
your driving, be careful.
Set a good example.
: 10. Motor trucks have no IL
cense to speed or violate
: any traffic rules, safety
: first, be careful.
: IL. Be careful, not tomor-
. row, next week or a year
: from now, but today
: only.
: l.. Better to be slightly de-
layed than to cause an
accident. Slow up at
; crossings, particularly at
: those near schools and
: railway stations.
: is. The war is over EX-army
: chauirers must drive to
: accord with the slow
: speeds required Of trucks
: driven in cities.
= If. Night driving, people
: Don't race motors or use
). have a right to their
: rest. Don't race motors
: or use cutout; don't use
: whistle or horn ITO eX-
: cess; don't indulge in loud
: talk at unloading plat
: forms, at piers or near
: hotels, drive as silently
: as possible.
: 10. BE careful! TODAY and
: you stand a better chance
: of being happy TOMOR-
: ROW.
!. :. :. :. = :. =. = = = = = =
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1923-03-12

Mexico City Mexico (By mail
to the United Prcss) The Ma
tional Railways Of Mexico have
been granted large petroleum
in federal zones and
national lands.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1923-03-12

Kansas City, Kans.: Radio en-
thusiaSts have crippled dykes Of
the Kaw by chopping out concrete
bases for the wire therein.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1923-03-12

Mexico City, Mexico, (By mail
to United Observation-Disclosures
conditions in Pacific Coast states
are reported booming by the de-
partmcnt of commerce. Inc state
of Nayarit has tomato crop
alone valued at S1,000,000.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1923-03-12

Albaniars' vocabulary contains
many Greek. Latin. Italian. Sla~.c
and Turkish words. but the gram
mar is their own.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1923-03-12

Cardamon found principally in
Malabar and Ceylon, Is fruit of
the ginger family.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1923-03-12

Guncotton was first produced
By Schoenhein OF Basic, Switzer-
land, in 1915.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1923-02-17
Motorcycle Season
Will Be Opened
February u

For many years it has been
the custom Of Indian motor
cycle dealers throughout the
country, to prepare for an
early spring business, by an
opening and display of their
new models on Washington's
Birthday, February %, and in
the industry this has come to
be known as Indian Day.
On this occasion the dealers
invite motorcycle enthusiasts
as we'll as the general public
to their stores for inspection
of new models and also pro-
vide refreshments, music and
souvenirs for the guests.
In line with the observance
Of Indian Day all over the
country, f. L. Leishear, local
distributors, will hold open
house on the 22nd and are
planning for a big gathering,
where they will carry out all
formalities incident to the oc-
casion.
Brand new, spick-and-span
1923 models Of the Indian line
will be on display, there will
be a special musical program,
eats galore and souvenirs. A
cordial invitation is extended
to all to call and look over the
very latest in Indian models
and to share in the Indian Day
festivities. J..
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1923-02-17
TolstOy's Diary
Reveals Mystery
of Married Life

Famous Russian writer tor
tured for years by nagging,
tyrannical wife, his own life
story shows. Met domestic
storm with tranquil philos-
ophy expressed in terms of
undying love. Beginning a re-
markable document from the
pen of the greatest of Rus
slams.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1923-02-17
New Restrictions.

Motorists in New Jersey suffer
ing from amnesia are not permitted
to operate motor vehicles.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1923-02-17
Extra Equipment Standardized.

According to leading automotive
executives in the United States, &C.
cessories and devices, which in the
past have been regarded as extras.
are to be adopted as standard
equipment of motor vehicles.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1923-02-17

Where Taxi Rides Are Cheapest.
In Brazil, taxicab rates in both
Rio de Janeiro and Sac Paulo are
stated to be the lowest in the world.
Operating expenses are higher than
n the United States.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1923-02-17
Tires Should Fit Well.

To get the longest mileage out of
tires see that they are the proper
tires for the rims, and see that they
lit snugly
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1923-02-17

Automobile fire insurance COM
panieS paid out nearly $4,000, 900 last
year for motor cars destroyed by
fire.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1923-02-17
Chauffeurs IN China.

An experienced chauffeur In
China receives between $12 and $l5
a month.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1923-02-17

Signs That Command Attention.
Drive safely. A fatal accident
occurred here" A number of signs
bearing this inscription have been
posted on a Massachusetts high
way near Boston, at points where
persons have been killed by auto
mobiles.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1923-02-17

American Motor Replacement.
According to estimates, no fewer
than 1900, 900 automobiles will be
needed in the United States this
year for replacement.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1923-02-17

Easy to Remember.
The positive side Of a battery is
always marked with q plus sign,
while the negative side is always
marked with a minus sign.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1923-02-17
Tutankhamen's Tomb Gives
Up Its Strange, Magnificent
Treasures

Bouquets of flowers 5000 years old
among articles taken from sepulchre,
food and furniture preserved for CEN
turtles.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1923-02-17
Rig increase in Traffic,

Automobile and vehicular traffic
is said to double in New York City
every three years.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1923-02-17

Ferrero Sees Two Perils to
Europe in French Invasion
What may happen now in seething Ger
many is text of distinguished Italians
article. Sees coming of crisis that has
been maturing for four years.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1923-02-17
How Addicts
Conceal Dope

DR.. Dickinson, of the
u. S. Public Health Serv-
ice, tells of victims cum
ming in hiding their
supply of forbidden
drugs.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1923-02-17
Helpful Hints on
The HOre
Beautiful

An illustrated article
in a series Of practical
value to- every home
lover. This week, the
library and living room
is discussed.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1923-02-17
Do You Believe the Dead
Communicate With the Living?


aumau extraordinary actually tells how talk with those who
before
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1923-02-17
City Life Section

All your old favorites:
o. o. Mcintyre, George
AIDE, Bugs" Baer, Hugh
Hennesy, X. C. B., Lee
Somers, Medbury, Tad, Bill
Price, McGurk, Damon
Runyon, Jim Ring, Powers,
Krazy Kat, etc.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1923-02-17
Rabbi Loeb Re-
veals Dream Mes
sage from a Dead
Mother

Leader of Ohev-Sholom
Congregation, this city, de-
clares spirit of a sailor-lads
mother came in a dream to
thank him for burying her
son.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1923-03-02
VOLSTEAD TURNED
BACK ON DUCAIS
Is Offered 81, 900 Per Night
For the Seasons
Engagement

Washington, March 1.-Cashing IN
on hard words does not appeal TO
Representative Andrew Volstead-
the man of congress most "cussed2
The much maligned man from
Minnesota, it was learned today, has
turned down a Chautauqua offer OF
81 900 a night to strafe the synthetic
demon rum.
Instead of capitaIizing his fame
and carrying on for the dry cause
when he leaves congress March 4,
Mr.. Volstead, who was defeated for
re. election. is going back TO his law
office on Main street, Granite Falls,
Mimi, to practice his profession,
BY passing up the offer Mr.. Vol,
stead payes the way to his fondest
,hope-to prove he is not a profes-
sional prohibitionist.
Vets made the welkin ring when
he was licked, but they were not re-
sponsible for his defeat. His dis
trict was dryer than old Tut's tomb
long before Broadway knew prohibi-
tion was not a breakfast food.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1923-03-02
SIX PLANES MADE
READYFOR FLIGHT
They Leave Kelly Field Sat-
urday For Porto Rico
FLY AT HIGH LEVEL
Craft To Be PiIoted BY Twelve
Selected Officers Air
Service
ASSOCIATED Press Dispatct. !

San Antonio, Texas, March Six
De Haviland, 'B-S planes today were
in their hangers at Kelly Field, near
here, ready. for the start Of their
fight to San Juan, Porto Rico plotted
by twelve selected officers of the
United States air service.
Every inch of the planes. each
having a wing spread of forty three
feet and equipped with 400 horse
power Liberty motors, has been
thoroughly overhauled for the take
off next Saturday Only an unfore-
seen accident or lack Of proper
flying weather will cause postpone
ment, according to Captain Thomas
G.. Lanphier, fight Commanders.
The first stopping point Ia the 1850
mile fight will be New Orleans. ex
pected to be reached in day.
Montgomery, Ala, is the DESIGNATED
halt for the second day and the
flight proper will begin at Arcadia.
Fla. the third leg of the Journey
Fly at 5000 Foot &c #
With only open WAGER BtI6A a I.t K
in their fight from Arcadia to- Il a.
vana the planes will ny at a 1000
foot level. Each pilot will wear a
life preserver as the machines.
should an accident occur, Woul /
sink quickly, not being provided
with pontoons.
Most of the flight will be made at
the 5000 foot level Captain Ian
phier said, higher altitude being
sought only to avoid dangerous an
currents and air pockets. That
height will be maintained from Kel-
ly Field to Tampa, Fla, wnere the
pilots will seek the 10000 foot level
in order TO avoid air pockets and
cross currents Astounding in the vi
cinity of the Florida keys. Passing
over the eastern end of Cuba the
planes again will climb to the 10000
foot level.
Captain Lanphier estimated the
entire fight, 1850 miles outbound
and 5000 miles on the return trip
up the Atlantic coast to Washington,
will take about one month, allowing
for lost time due to possible acct,
dents or adverse weather condi-
lions. The down trip, Captain Ian
phier said, probably would take ten
days.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1923-03-02
MAIDENDENIESSHE
HAD WE'D BRANCH
Jury Find Defendant Guilty;
He Will Seek New
... Trial

Edward Breucf was 'tcsnd gu'ftsst
of perjury by jury in the district
court last evening. His attorney. c.
q. Daily. made a motion for a stay
of Judgment until tomorrow morning
at ten O'Clock. when motion for a
new trial will be made bp the de-
tense.
The case went to the jury late yes
terday afternoon. Branch did not
AXE the stand in his own behalf to
DENY the allegations that he had
periured himself in declaring on the
witness stand in municipal court that
he was married TO Arvilla Gunder-
son.
Miss Gunderson denied on the
witness stand that she had ever
been married to Branch at any time.
She also denied that she had ever
lived with Branch or that he had
paid for the apartment in which she
lives. which testimony at the mum
cipal court trial shows that Brauch
claimed.
The father of Branch testified
that his son had been working dur
ing the time the police charged him
Win NdBI amy anu tlldI Nv "oS p'"J
ing with him during that period.
Lopez Was Sentenced
Frank Lopez, who was found
guilty of selling intoxicating liquor
unlawfully by & jury in district court
Yesterday afternoon, was sentenced
to serve thirty days in the county
Jail and pay a fine Of $3.50, in lieu of
payment he was to serve an addl-
tionaI four months
Loper pleaded for lienency when
brought before Judge W. l.. Com e
stock for sentence, declaring that he
had already been punished by being
held at the county Jail since Decem-
Der.
That was just your ante in the
game you played in breaking the
law was the response made by
Judge Comstock to the plea.
On the other hand Judge Comstock
showed leniency TO Fred Buck, who
had been convicted and sentenced
during the November term to term
of not to exceed FIVE years at Still
water on a charge Of grand larceny
in the second degree.
Several former employers appear
ed in Bucks behalf and offered to
re employ him if let out on parole.
For this reason and the fact Buck
had a aged mother to support and
that he had never been in trouble
before, was taken into consideration
by the court in paroling Buck to the
custody of Attorney Horace Roberts.