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The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1923-10-10
WORKERS HEAR
BUREAU Chief |!
Chance for Trained
Men Is Urged at
Portland Session
ny HAROLD y SwisHRR

Omitted Press STAFF Correspondent
PORTLAND. ON. oct io-Com-
mendnE tho American Fcdemtion
OF Labor for is interest In the
rehabilitation 81 disabled world war
veterans, General Frank r. Hines
director OF tho veterans bureau,
addressed the annual convention oi
tho organization here today.
Al the Same time, General Hines
urged that former service men, Civ
en- government training. he adrait-
Ted into the ranks o. organized la
bor "a soon as they dcmonstyRte
their qualifications.
The notifications or amend.
meats TO the constitution or hy-
laws OF the various bodies of
workers AFFILIATED with the Ameri-
can Federation Of Labor that are
required for the prompt admission
o. the qualified veteran. could. in
no way. be- regarded as precedent
upon which 20 base similar action
for any other group OF mon" Hines
poiufad oftf
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1923-10-10
WASHINGTON. ~. &.
WITS On LIST

one hnnefsd and forty five Wash.
lngsep. y. G.. veterans and a crow q
~ boElen men will tie M 20 the
dock hers THURSDAY evening from
Vancouver y. c. They will leave
the next morning.
Minnesota. North Dakota. Mon.
iHna and South Dakota leEiennslros
on Two special trains viii alight az
9 o'clock Thursday evening and lie.
part for thr South AZ o'clock tile
next afternoon flent. GOV. Collins
% Mlnnsxs,R vii Ia On one train.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1923-01-03
INDUSTRY DEMANDS
MORE IMMIGRANTS

Washington, Jan. 9-The demand
bv big industrial interests that the
immigration law be loosened tempor-
arily to let in fresh supply OF un-
skilled labor moved toward a SHOW
down in congress today when hear
ings on the proposal were started by
the House immigration Committee;
Witnesses scheduled for today
were officials of the National Asso-
citation of Merchant Tailors OF Am
erica, an organization composed! large
" of aliens. The hearings Will con-
tinue for several days. ~,
Organized labor will appear at the the
end in opposition to the move to hit
present immigration restrictions
Farm organizations are expected 70 70
support the proposal for modiilcatloh
of the law, on the grounds that an IN
flux of unskilled laborers from Eur
ope would materially relieve the en- en-
ployment problem of farmers VINO
have had difficulty getting an ade-
ouate supply of harvest help
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1923-01-03
FRENCH CABINET POSITIVE ON
GERMAN PREPARATION PAYMENTS

claimed, had no choice but to insist
emphatically upon his plan as the sole
basis for discussion, since he consid-
cred that of Britain "simon pure neg
alton Of Preparations"
Beside the British and French plans
submitted at the opening Of the con-
ference without preliminary discus
sion (much after the manner OF Sec
retary Hughes limitation of naval
armament proposal at Washington
Belgium and Italy were heard from
These two countries, the French
claimed, were closely akin to France
in their reparations aspirations. Neithl
er agreed with Poineare flatly regard
ING guarantees, however, and 1t was
admitted continuance OF the confer
ence depended entirely upon Brltlsh
accordance and use of the French
nlon as a basis for discussion.
If Great Britain refuses as indi-
Gated by her delegation, France is
ready to act alone, it was announced.
Britain. therefore, will probably
turn to the United States and coop,
crate according to Secretary Hughes
suggestion voiced in g recent speech
al New Haevn, Conn. The entente
will be at an end.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1923-01-03
GRAIN DEALERS
GAIN VICTORY

Richmond, Jan. Spending a pup
tic hearing on the question, railroads
will not be permitted to raise rates
on reshipments of grain and gram
products from Virginia to points III
other Southern tates the Interstate
Commerce Commission has held, ac-
cording to advices received To-Day
from Washington by the State Cor
noration Commission. The railroads
has planned to put increased rates IN
to effect yesterday. Protest against
the increase was lodged by Virginia
sbippers thru the State Corporation
Commission. Mason Manbhum, COM
merce counsel of this body, appearing
in WASHINGTON IN behalf OF the snip,
pers. The proposed increase wouiu
have placed Virginia at disadvanV-
age particularly with the two Oaro-
linas, it was said. The Interstate
Commerce Commission in restrain
inc the railroads from raising rates r
at this time suggested that hereafter
il would be we'll for them to make IN
vestigation in other States IN the
South as to the feasibility OF making
rate increases as we'll as in Virginia
before undertaking to saddle shippers
in this State with higher rates.
Shippers from Norfolk, Lynchours
and other Virginia points were re-
Gently in conference here with OIL
cials of the State Corporation com
mission and it was then that II WaS
decided to file protest in Washington
against the proposed Increase.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1923-01-03

Paris, Jan. 3--The British dele
cation to the allied premiers confer
ence will withdraw tomorrow if pre-
mier Poincare insists upon the French
reparations plan as the sole basis for
discussion, it was announced today.
President Millerand of France sum-
moned ar extraordinary meeting OF
the cabinet council for II O'Clock this
morning to consider the situation.
"The cabinet voted that the British
plan of reducing the German pay
ments to 5O,0OO,00O,000 gold marks
with four year moratorium and no
coercion was absolutely inaccepta-
ble." II instructed Premier Poin-
care to request the conference to adopt
the French plan.
The British declared the premiers'
parley may end abruptly at any time
now, and that they see no possibility
of conciliating the plans Of France
and England towards collecting Ger
man reparations.
French official circles likewise adj
mitted the plans submitted by the
two countries were so divergent as
to make agreement practically I'M
possible. Premier Poincare it was
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1923-01-03
White House is
Again Joyful
Mrs. Harding's Condition is kaplo'y
Improying-Many Visitors at the
Executive Mansion
By United Pressl

WASHINGTON. Jan. l3.-The White
House, after all just a home ike
rnillions of others iii the country, Is
a ioyful home again.
With Mrs. Harding gradually I'M
nroving and her final recovery prac-
ticallv assured, there is notice again
about the executive mansion he
charming cheerfulness when mas
made il the mecca for hundreds OF
visitors who have been attracted by
it's home like atmosphere during the
present administration.
Mrs. Harding is not well yet by. any
means. 1t will be months, perhaps
another New Year will pass, before
She will be able to take her place
actively again as in the first year
and a half of her regime as director
of the Presidential home. -
However, she is now sitting up all
day, and from her wheel char on the
second floor radiates to the Official
household that buoyancy of spirit
which has gained for her such host
of friends.
Visitors arc allowed to pass
through the lower floors Of the house
again on sightseeing expeditions.
The President is happy man
again. His smiling face and bright
encd eye contrast strikingly with the
lined visage and the dull worried
look of a few weeks ago.
While he still shows signs OF the
strain under which he labored when
the anxiety occasioned by Mrs. Hard
ing's illness was added to the burden
of worry caused by the twin strikes
of the summer, he is beginning to
recover his former vigor and high
spirit.
The President and Mrs. Harding
spend the evenings in the little sit
ting room on the second floor. The
President often reads aloud to Mrs.
Harding, who is unable to use her
eyes very extensively as yet.
OF course, there will be no social
activities at the White House for a
long time to come. As yet no plans
are being made for resumption of
such activities.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1923-01-03
Work on Little River Road
Held up on Account
of Weather
SEEK TO WIDEN ROAD
Complaint Made of Violations of
Traffic Laws on Highway Be-
tween Here and WasfJington-Many
Other Matterns of Interest

About three and one-half miles OF
the Little River Turnpike road, which
road vii lbe constructed from this
city to Fairfax Courthouse, has been
completed, according to report sub
mitted to the automobile bureau OF
the chamber of commerce at meet
ing Of that organization held las;
night in the rooms Of that organiza-
ton.
1t was, however, stated that owing
to bad weather the work on this hign
way has been postponed until more
favorable weather conditions, but that
the bridge over Holmes run would be
built this winter.
This roadway is sixteen feet wide
and of concrete and it was stated that
the residents of Fairfax county will
petition the Fairfax authorities to
widen the road to eighteen feet from
Alexandria to Carter's store, dis
tance of tabout five miles. The or
iginal width provided for the entire
roadway is sixteen feet.
Capt. George II. Evans, business
manager of the chamber of commerce
was named a committee of one to
look after the infractions of the traf-
, fic laws on the roads between here
and Washington and also on the
Camp Humphreys road, it being
pointed out that frequently automo-
biles on the roads between here and
/ Washington operate without any
Tights endangering the lives OF other
automobilists and frequently wagons
on the Camp Humphreys road travel
without lights.
A communication was received from
the American Automobile Associa-
ton calling attention to the fact that
speed traps are laid for automobiles
! in various parts of the country, ana
/ that frequently automobilists are ar
rested and fined 81 and costs, the
costs sometimes running as high as
SIG. This was deprecated by the as
road will be constructed from this
! sl6. This was deprecated by the as
are subjected. -.
The Necessity for the placing OF
mirrors in cars in order that the
drivers may observe the traffic back
of them was also indorsed by the as
sociation. -.
The committee named some time
ago for the purpose of urging city
council to widen the roadway at the
intersection of Franklin and Patrlck
s+rootc ronorted that the work had
been completed by the city and they
we're discharged with thanks. otnef
routine matters also were taken up
by the association.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1923-01-03
Representative Hill Asks In
vestigation of Georgian's
Bold Charges
GIVES DAY OR TWO
Would Know if Upshaw Was Within
His Rights and if he can Substan-
tiate Charges That congressman
Violate Volstead Act.

Washington, Jan. 3-Investigation
by the House Judiciary Committee
Of the charges by Representative Up
shaw. democrat of Georgia, that high
officials, including members Of con-
gress, are violating prohibition laws,
was demanded by Representative
Hill, Republican Of Maryland, in a
resolution introduced in the House to-
day.
The resolution would direct the COM
mittee to investigate and report back
TO the House whether Upshaw had
been able to substantiate his charges
and if he had not, to report whether
or not Upshaw has violated the PRIV
Hin said he would give House
members "a day or two to think about
the resolution" and will then BRING
it up on the floor.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1923-01-03
LUMBER QUEEN
is UP TODAY
Police Hunt For Man With Whom
Mrs. Knox Is Said to be
Friendly
(Uy United Press)

Hemphill, Tex, Jan. 3-Mrs. Lii
lian Knox, lumber queen" Of the
southwest will go into court here to-
day to defend herself in connection
with mysterious death of her million
aire husband.
While authorities prepared for the
preliminary hearing of the attractive
widow, police in Beaumont hunted
for man, prominent in sporting CIR
cles with whom she was alleged to
have been friendly.
Mrs. Knox who has actively man
aged the big lumber industry OF her
estate refused to comment on the
charge against her, and authorities
were reticent about the case they
would outline at today's hearing. Ihe
only statement of the accused wo-
man was q declaration or her mno-
cense shortly before she was released
under guard to spend the night at
her home. ,ox
During the day she transacted her
business affairs from the jail. Sten,
ographers arrived, TOOK dicCaCiol anu
hurried away. Mrs. Knox confer
red with attorneys and otherwise us
ed the barred cell as an oihce;
A missing will made by william
, Knox, shortly before his death wa.
expected to play an important par;
in the hearing today. Execution OF
such will was made known by an
intimate friend Of Knox. .,,
Knox, who inherited a ten mililo,
dollar estate, was found dead IN pee pee
| last November. Mrs. Knox ana neL
sister told of hearing two reVoiyel
shots and coroner's jury returned
verdict of suicide. o,
The arrest of Mrs. Knox stunned
Eastern Texas where she has become
known as Lady Bountiful' because oi
her liberal gifts to the poor
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1923-01-03
Records of 'DopezSanitorium,
Show Names Prominent Men;
Dr. Raker Placed Under Arrest
SOLD Narcotics to Patients
That Were Being
Cured"
BAKER ARRESTED
Film Stars Are Included in
Captured List Of
patients"

Los Angeles, Jan. 3-Records OF
the Hollywood dope sanatorium" OF
DR.. John Scott Barker, under arrest
in Oakland on charge of selling
narcotics to patients he was suppos-
ed to be curing Of the habit, have been
seized by state and federal narcotic
agents. The local Barker sanitarium
was under the supervision of DR..
Charles Blessing, police said.
Among letters in the possession OF
"patient list" containing the names
Of thousands Of men and women who
are prominent in the state and ma
ton. A number of film stars were
listed. There was also huge num-
Der of pitiful letters written in an
swer to mystery advertisement in.
serted in various papers asking about
the dope cure. In these letters were
heartrending tales of people many
of whom had no means, but who look
ed for n cure from the drug habit.
AIMING letters in the possession OF
the agents are several from Dr..
Barker in Oakland to DR.. Blessing IN
Hollywood, stating that 4 certain wo-
man film star was a patient in the
Oakland hospital last summer and
had effected complete cure OF the
morphine habit.
1t was this woman who recon-
mended the Barker cure" to Wally
Reid last October. Mrs, Dorothy DaV
enport said today. He was in the
HOLLYWOOD Sanatorium one week, she
said. and was treated at home another
week, for which the sum of S4.ooC
was charged. In one letter DR.. Bar
ker described to DR., Blessing the
'thrill he experienced one evening
when he saw this actress on the
screen, knowing that she was than II
he'd in our. place" Several other let
ters referred to parcels being re
ceived okeh."
A sweeping cleanup of the dope SIT
nation in Hollywood, Los Angeles anc
the Pacific coast generally is expect
ed rs q result of the information giver
in the Barker papers: c.
Il was revealed today for the mrs.
time that dope cure hospitals here
are employing runners" who worf
around the studios, make recommen
dations to dope users, and get IRON
S25 up if the person recommended
takes the cure.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1923-01-03
NINE SATURDAY
ENDS BIG VOTES
Never Again Will Subscriptions
Count as Many Votes as Now
Real Action Counts Now

Nine O'Clock this Saturday night
is the last nou of the BIG VOTES
in the Gazette's S4.OOO.00 grand prize
distribution.
All subscriptions must be in by
this Saturday night to get The maxi
mum credit.
Never again will subscriptions
count as may votes as they do this
week and there are only three more
days.
Between now and Saturday night
are the vitally important days because
these are the days that will decide
who are TO 5t the winners OF the ST.
T65 90 Ee3 and the S597.00 Chevro-
let.
But you must hurry as It will soon
be a matter Of hours.
Tine is FLYING and it will soon be
matter of minutes and the most
important part CT the campaign viii
be over.
No delays can be considered by
those who expect 20 win the big prizes
and it is now time to get IN your
best hcks.
It's better to have a million votes
too many than to lack just few
thousand of having enough TO carry
away the big award.
Talking about it will do you nc
good. II is deeds now that count
Remember the time. Saturday
hight at nine o'clock sharp in the last
chance at the BIG VOTES.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1923-01-03
STATES CASE is READY

Richmond, Va, Jan. 3-Common-
wealth's Attorney Dave Satterileid
announced today that the States case
against Thomas Pollard, real estate estate
and insurance man, who is charged
with murder in connection with the
killing of his former stenograpner, gad
Mrs. Thelma Ham Richardson. at the
Pollard home on the night OF Decem-
ber II, is ready for presentation 70 70
the Hastings Court grand jury when
that body reconvenes Thursday morn
ing. .,.J ond
sworn in at the opening of the court
session today. After a brief session.
at which it was said only minor cases
we're considered. the inquisitors ad,
iourned until Thursday, when the
Pollard case viii be taken up.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1923-01-03
PRINCE OF WALES
WILL WE'D SOON

London. Jan. 3.-The Prince OF
Wales engagement to the Princess
Yolanda of Italy will be announced
in a few months, the Daily News
states today, insisting upon desirabil-
ty of an English bride for the Brit
iSh heir apparent.
The News, an anti Catholic or
ganization, believed desirous of head
ing off a union with Italy.
what the British people desire
for the Prince is what is popularity
called love match" the Daily News
SAYS. Our relations with Italy are
cordial and satisfactory. For many
reasons they are not likely TO be inn
proved by attempts at the present mo-
ment TO strengthen artihcislly the
bonds"
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1923-01-03
ONCE POOR BOYS;
REACH GOAL TODAY
(By United Prcss.)

Chicago, Jan. 3-Two men who' as
poor bows, started at the bottom and
worked hard. today became preSi-
dents of World famous Chicago con-
Germs.
In 1921, James Simpson became an
employe of Marshall Field, working
as a boy in the cashiers office at $40
per week. Today he succeeded John
G. Shedd as president.
Four years after Simpson entered
the employ of Marshall Field, F. Edl-
son White went to work for Armour
and Company as an inspector of cars.
Today he succeeded !. Ogden Armour
as head of the company.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1923-01-03

7 Lawrence Perry, former vice
nresjdrnt of the Alexandria National
Rank. mt 1890 o'clock this afternoon
entered a plea of guilty to ar indict-
meut charging him with abStractlng,
misapplving and embezzling funds
of the Alexandria National Bank. and
he was sentenced by Judge ID. Law
renee Groner to serve term OF hVe
wears in the penitentiary at Atlanta
Ga. n.
The grand jury that indicted Perry
only q few minutes before he entered
his plea returned true bill to the m
dictment against him which contain
cd a total of twenty-five counts.
A few minutes afterward Perry ac-
companied by his attorney Albert V.
Rrvan appeared in court and Perry
pleaded guilty to the Indictment and
thereupon was sentenced. Perry at
once was taken in custody oy united
States Marshal Clarence Smlthers
and will be shortly sent to the peni-
tentary to begin his term.
Before sentence was pronounced oy
the court District Attorney Paul
Kerr was asked by the court what ms
recommendations in the case was ana
he suggested that the accused be
given FIVE to six years in the pemten-
tiary.
The preliminary hearing of the case
which was scheduled to have been
held Yesterday afternoon before U.
s. Commissioner Phillips was cancel
led. the district attorney having told
the commissioner the entire matter
would be presented to the grand jury
today.
A formal announcement OF the
shortage of Perry was made Decem..
ber II, by the board of directors OF
the bank. Up to November " last
Perry was in charge of the savings
department of the bank and also was
vice president of that institution. lie
had been connected with the bank
since its organization in 1904 and
for n number of years was cashier OF
that institution. As result OF the
embezzlement the bank will lose very
little money. Perry being bonded II
the sum of $4,000.
The iurv returned indictments as
follows: Samuel H. Edwards, forg-
irq obligation of United States;
Juniata Garcia, Harrison narcotlN
act: John Moore, postal law; Johr
Bush, Harrison narcotic act; George
II. Mills, impersonating government
officer; Daniel B. Maloney, violating
section 169 penal code; Hiram Bart
lett Wellington, violating section
52O9 of the U. S. revised statues
Phillip Weinberg and Samuel Wrin'
berg, presenting alleged false CLAIMS
Edward II. Sexton, Mann White Slave
act: James Macon, Harrison narcotic
act.
The grand jury was adpourneC
early this afternoon for the term
The petit jury this afternoon in this
court in the case of Charles +. Coge
charged with attacking Mrs. Roscoe
Huntington. returned a verdict of mo-
guilty. c. 3. Lanham represented th'
accused.
The trial of Carl Arthur Bell, Ralph
+. Hitchins, Edgar X. Dempsey. Lee
II. Graves. Albert r. Price and Isaa'
Patrick, indicted by a grand Jury II
the United States Court Tor M
Eastern district Of Virginia yesterda!
afternoon, charged with representing
themselves as government prohibition
agents and thereby frauding, was Sc
for hearing Friday morning IN thu
court. Robert Arnold OF New Alex
andria is the complainant In the case
The alleged offense occurred July II
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1923-01-03
HERRIN DEFENCE
STARTED TODAY

Marion, H., Jan. 3-The defense
in the first Herrin massacre trlal car
led were called today in an effort 10 10
prove that the riot which claimed 20
lives at Herrin was melted by pro
fessional gunner imported into a
peaceful community
No effort has yet been MADE 10
counteract evidence of the state thaC
men ON trial were implicated in the
murder of Howard Hoffman. ..
Twenty defense witnesses questioh-
ed were asked only regarding t@he @
presence of EARNED guards IN the
community just before the riot
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1923-01-03
WHERE DID 1T COME
FROM is QUESTION
nv United Press J

New York, Jan. 3-Federal author
tiles moved without precedent today
10, force New Year jewellers to tell
where they got it.
Representatives of more than %
leading hotels were subpoenaed to ap-
pear before the federal grand jury
and furnish lists of guests and per
sons who, occupied table reservations
New Years Eve. Federal district at
torney Hayward declared after ne
securesthe lists he expects TO sum-
mon the diner, and drinkers and
force them under penalty of court ac-
tion TO name their bootleggers.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1923-01-03
Bursum Bill Is
Vetoed By Harding

Washington, Janu. 3-President
Harding today vetoed the Bursum
Bill providing for an increase in pen
sions to Civil and Mexican War WI
dows.
The Bill would increase the pen
sion Of Civil and Mexican war vet
erans from $50 to S72 and widows
from $50 to $50 per month, making
an additional cost to the Treasury
of 10S million annually. the President
stated in his veto message.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1923-01-03
WORRY CAUSES DEATH

Washington, Jan. 3-Worry over
the unexplained dismissal from his
lob in the bureau of printing and en-
craving, where he had been employed
for 30 years, caused the death here
Yesterday of George Beach, 6S, Frank
lin. Tenn, his friends stated today.
Beach was one of % men discharged
from the bureau last March on or
ders from the White House.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1923-01-03
QUITS JOB AS =,
AUDITORS ASSISTANT

f. n. Pittman, who was appointed
assistant to the city auditor Decem-
ber 8, by City Manager Wilder NJ. W.
Rich has rendered his resignation as
such. effective at once. The JOB is now
open to anyone desiring it who is
qualified. The position pays S15oo a
Year and was created only recently
bv the new city council. Candidates
should apply to the city manager