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The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1918-06-18

SOMEWHERE there is reason why Washington Is
paying for meat than other towns and the various
Government agencies at work the problem viii do
all great favor by answering the question that is in the
mind of every householder.
It may be true as some of my butcher friends tell me,
that the retailers losing money 1t may be true and
may not be true. can't answer The big fact remains
that Washington people paying meat prices higher
than in many other cities and the people here want to
know the reason.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1918-06-18
Brave stockhOIder.

/ get this from q gentleman Wno
thinks 50 little Of himself that be
simply signs STOCKHOLDERS" He
objects to Government ownership of
telephones, and this is a part Of his
gentle message:
NY advice to you is to shut up
and stop your damnable caFplng
about something you know nothing
about or some dark night you win
be met in the street and be properly
thrashed-"
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1918-06-18

Here's something for DR. WOOD
WARD, health ohieer, and origina-
tor, I believe, Of the phrase Swat
the hy." This suggestion comes from
my earnest young friend, HAROLD
P. STODDARD, Of $50 Z street
northeast.
Proceed. Mr.. stoddard:
Not q word this years been said,
In any paper have read,
Bout swat the fly, sir.
We're all too busy now.
with sweat upon our brow,
We swat the Kaiser.
So the fly crawls on our meat,
Leaves germs on all we eat,
But the Germ-Hun must be beat,
And II II takes all this years
wheat
We will swat him off his feet,
Then off his seat
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1918-06-18

Not surprising. I have expected
a little strong arm work from one
quarter or another. and I presume
that II anyone wants to ind q man
to knock folks out on a dark night
they would hunt for someone who
writes anonymous letters.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1918-06-18
Ed DroOp's Musical Memory
(Conhnued)

One of the classics of youthful days was the
derful song of the watermelon He large happy
go-ucky shuf1efooted coored boy who took delight in
selling watermeons When Ed Droop sent this little
bit of composition the typewriter disappeared the desk dis
solved and little kid again, in bare feet an
August day, sitting in Capitol Hill areaway listening to
the melodious approach of the watermelon man.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1918-06-18

buying the watermelon from Joe
for not only would / bite the heart
off the end Of the plug, but old Joe
always had a small silica sample,
as it were-for his regular custom
ers.
ave all loved him, and when he
sounded that call his rich baritone
voice could be heard for squares. A
lost child in our neighborhood al
ways could be located near Joe's
wagon. It's been nigh on to forty
years since I heard old Joe sing, but
/ never forgot his call" .
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1918-06-18
HEARD AND Sc EN-

price Of rabbits went up over 100
per cent. Yet there was no init
nation that the rabbit crop was .
failure
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1918-06-18

CONGRESSMAN EDWARD
BROWNE Of Wisconsin sends me
some meat prices from Grand Rap
ids, Wis, which I am listing IN
comparison with Washington prices.
Mr.. Browne also says:
"The price Of fish has been out
rageously high, and last winter the
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1918-06-18

GEORGE A BABCoX says he has
an oyster which he caught on a fish
ing line and offers to prove 1t by
showing 1t to me. All right, Bah,
I'm going round to see that bird, be-
lieVe me.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1918-06-18

The Patent once IRE occurred
September "a, 1877.
CHARLES +. HADEN,
Assistant Examiner Patent ONCE.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1918-06-18
More Meat Prices

Western Newspaper Paid St Paul Bnn All
They Are Much Cheaper Than Any We Have Here.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1918-06-18
Did You Read Her Story?

Mrs Larz Anderson Told Simply and Plainly of What
Women Are Doing at the Front.
The Washington times., 1918-03-03
Special Sale of Housewares
A Most Important Sale of Kitchen Utensils
and Everything m Housewares
Home Needs
Specially Priced

Blue EnameIed sink Strain
eTs. special 1Se
2Sc Dust Pan Brushes, vel!
made. special. 1oe
SS.ss Perfection OIL Heaters,
very special. S4.39
81 Mahogany Serving Tray,
special at soc
sPOtIesS Cleanser, well-known
cleaner, 3 cans for 12c
Potato Presses or Rieers.
easy to clean, only PC
Up to 25c Butcher and Kiteh-
en- Knives, special. sc
q. so FfreproOf Earthen Pie
Dishes, in nickel frame. 81
Nickel Plated Bath Soap,
Wall Soap and Paper
Heavy Black Japanned Dust
Pans, special. lee
25c Pyramid Gas Stove
Toasters, special. lee
soc Sire Wonder Cedar Pol
Ish, for woodwork,
special, 35e
$3.50 Westinghouse Electric
TORsters, special, SI.9S
The Washington times., 1918-03-03
1000 Yards ChaLLies

At 23c Wonderfully like
the more expensive imported wool
chalies, artist effects in floral and other
designs as in Foulard Silks. Create ideal
Spring Summer dresses for miss or adult.
PaIaIs ROyaI-BarEain Basement.
The Washington times., 1918-03-03
Russo Crash stSpecicL''

At 19c yard-Linen finished,
ike Russian Crash, ideal for ScarfS,
table runners, roller towels, etc. II inches
wide.
The Washington times., 1918-03-03
Mercerized Bntiste

At 33c yard-Choice of seven
effective styles of stripes, of various
color combinations on white grounds, sug-
gesting waists and dresses. 39c grade at
33c yard.
PaIaIs RoyaI-BargaIn Baaenent
The Washington times., 1918-03-03
In Our Bargain Basement
NeLD Table COUerS

At $1.69 each-TheSe Silk-like
mercerized cotton Damask Covers,
size 64x64 inches, are fac-similes in ap-
pearance of the all linen costing three
times the price.
PaIaIs RoyaI-BarSain Basement.
The Washington times., 1918-03-03
In Our Bargain Basement
Neu White VOiLes

At &c yard-AII new, crisp
White Voiles, 29c and 35c grades at
pc yard, because in mill lengths of 212 to
Is yards.
PaIaIs RoyaE-BarEaIn Basement.
The Washington times., 1918-03-03
Imported Table DdnuSk

At S5c yard 10 inches wide
and in the patterns noted in pure linen
damask. This imported cotton cloth is
practical substitute for the linen damasks
now prohibitively priced
pnIaiA RoyaI-narEaIn Rnncmenf.
The Washington times., 1918-03-03
Thousands of Yards of
New Spring Wash Fabrics
White and COIOred Goods
Daintier and Prettier Than EUer

Imported English Pure
White Dress YoIles, 40 to
A inches wide, even
thread. closely woven.
sheer quality. Yard, 6Sc.
Use. sec, 81. sL-.S and
white French Batisfe,
As inches wide, sheer,
beautiful quality. Yard,
soc, 45e, soc, soc. and Use.
white Dress OrEandIes.
domestic and English
makes, 45 inches wide,
soft and crisp finish. Yard,
25c, 4Sc, soc, 55c and 81.
Basket Weave skirt
inEA, English make, 80
inches wide, in a variety
OF designs. Yard, soc, soc,
CSC, T5c and 81.
EnEIIsh Nerccrized
SuItIng or SkirtinE Cords,
SO inches vide: excellent
range OF patterns. Yard,
81 and SI.25.
GabardIne SkirtinE, 36
inches wide, fine weave,
wool finish. Yard. soc. :
white Dress Pique, %
inches wide. in wide and
narrow vale. Yard. zoe
and 60c.
White Dress POplin, Sc
inches wide, heavily mer-
cerized and finish guaran-
teed to last. Yard. soc.
The Washington times., 1918-03-03
Madras and PercaLes

AT 25c yard-Superior fast col
or materials in new corded and striped
effects used for Mems Shirts Women's'
Waists, House Dresses and Bungalo
Aprons. 30c grade at 25c yard.
PalalS ROyal-BarEaln Basement.
The Washington times., 1918-03-03
Reliable Table DdnGSk

At 47c yard-Free OF dressing,
So inches wide, bleached or unbleach-
ed. A sensational offeriug-in these days
of soaring prices. A fieeting opportunity
at 47c yard.
PaIaiS ROyaI-BarEaiR BuNement.
The Washington times., 1918-03-03
Pink SILK CanaisoEes

AT 9Sc each-TheSe. crepe de
chine CamiSoleS are worn under the
sheer waists of today. Of heavy quality
silk, trimmed with fine laces, dainty but
durable.
PalaIs ROyaI-Bargain basement.
The Washington times., 1918-03-03
I,5OO Yards VOiLe

At l9c yard-NeW printed floral
designs, some in combination with
stripes. Also plain colors-which can be
used in conjunction with the fancies, Gre
sting lovely summer dresses. 25c grade
at 19c yard.
PaIais RoyaI-BarEaIR Basement.
The Washington times., 1918-03-03
9, 500 Yards Crash

At 21c yard-For the roller or
hand towels. This linen finish crash
proves as absorbent as pure linen, and like
It, with neat blue border.
PaIaIs RoyaI-BarEaIn Bnnement.
The Washington times., 1918-03-03
White Lily Blankets

At $3.50 pair-WOOl nap I'm
ish, all pure white, with crocheted
edge. Good weight, 6Ox7O inches in size,
a wonder, at only $3.50 pair. -
PaIaIS ROynI-BarEaIn Basement.
The Washington times., 1918-03-03
NeW White VOile

At 33c yard-36 inches wide
and SOC grade. Buy the material
now for at least one summer dress-and
save seventeen cents on-eveFy yard.
PnIaIs ROyaI-BarEaI9 basement.
The Washington times., 1918-03-03
Pure Linen DOiLies

At 10c each-TheSe 6-inch
Doilies, made from clippings of pure
linen dsmask. Each with scalloped bor-
der, ready to use.
PaIais RoyaI-Bargain Basement.
The Washington times., 1918-03-03
Pretty NightgOLUnS

AT CSC each-Of sheer but re-
liable materials, prettily trimmed with
laces, embroideries and ribbons Superior
at the price-see them.
PalRis ROynl-BarEaln basement.
The Washington times., 1918-03-03
Curtains With Valance

At 79c set-SWiSS Curtains
with borders in colorS, pink, blue, or
yellow. Made with valance, hemmed,
ready to hang. Very special at 79c per
PaInIs ROynI-BRrEaIn Basement.
The Washington times., 1918-03-03
In Our Basement Ready to- Wear Section
Coats, Suits e Dresses
$z2. Is, SIS and
!Sl7. IS
Women's New Serge
Suits, Priced at SIS

A fine collection made of good
quality serge; fashioned in the
military effect, pleated from
waist, 3-inch belt. Coat is trim
med with two rows of buttons
down the front and is lined with
seco silk. Flare skirt with
gathered waist and separate
belt.
The Washington times., 1918-03-03
NelD EnUeLOpe Chemise

At 9Sc each-Daintily trimmed
with wonderfully perfect imitation of
Filet Laces, sheer Embroideres and
bright color Ribbons.
The Washington times., 1918-03-03
En1broideries Especial"

At Sc yard-Reliable as TO
quality, but broken sets, including
edges up to inches wide. Special at &c
PaIaiu RoyaI-BarEaIn Basement
The Washington times., 1918-03-03
500 Cocoa Door Mats
Special, 79c

24x24-inch size, heavy
Brush Mat; exceptional
value.
The Washington times., 1918-03-03
Women's and Misses
Coats Priced at $17.95

A large variety of coats of
fine all-wool poplins, velours,
and Delhis, in belted models
with large collars and overlay
Of fancy faills silk. Many are
half lined. Colors are navy, tan,
clay, Pekin, gray, rookie and
Copen. Women's and misses
sizes.
The Washington times., 1918-03-03
<A $1.s9
NW k( Wash
Boilers
N-US1.25

Heavy Tin Wash Boilers,
with lacquered bottom.
The Washington times., 1918-03-03

No. 234 Fine English
LOnEeIOth. closely woven,
made expressly for PaIais
ROYAL. 10 yards to the
pieee.s Pieeer $27S.
EnEIish LdnEeIOth, SO
+ inches WIDE. aehamois nm
Fsh : 10 yards 10 the piece.
Piece, S3.25. r-
EnEIish LOngelOth, SO
inches wide. soft finish
for the needle. Yard. 25e.
BIeached English Main
sO0k, SO inches wide, sheer
quality. Yard, 2Sc.
20 English NafnsOOk. SO
inches vide, sheer quail
ity, made expressly for
p Palais Royal. 10 yards to
the piece. Piece, $50.
English LOnEeIOth, %
inches wides extra good
quality; 10 yards
TO the piece. c1 co
Piece ......---. UAsON
PrettiIy Printed English
EOiles, in a beautiful
range of designs. a stripes
and CHECKS. Yard, 59c,
55c. SSc. and 81.
Plain COIOred FOiIes, 40
inches wide. in pink, light
blue. old rose. steel. Nile
and Alice blue: wide tape
edge. Yard. 35c.
The Washington times., 1918-03-03
Untrimmed Straw Hats, $1.98,
S2.9S and 1898

Nearly 1000 untrimmed models in the
new pokes, sailors tuFbSns. hustle effects.
mushrooms, side roll and closeshtting- ef-
fects; also a good assortment OF matronly
colors.
The Washington times., 1918-03-03

New Spring Millinery Trimming,
25c to $4.98
In this department you will ind al
most any fancy that is being worn on
the spring hats. There are flowers,
wreaths, fancies and stiek-ups in every
wanted style -and color.
PaIais ROya-SecOnd Floor.
The Washington times., 1918-03-03
Out-of-the-ordinary in style, quality
and value.

The manufacturers produced these suits for US,
according to our specifications, from number of
styles selected at price that permits US to offer
garments at $25 that really out-of-the- -ordi-
nary.
As fheU made Of strictly all troOI
materials. II IS extremely unlikely that
t1iH DC able to duplicate these Udiuc5
at this price.
Plain tailored with flare backs, Fton
and Pony models. youthful misses suits with
washable vests: attractivey braid and button
trimmed. Womens suits in conservative STYLES.
All sizes. All wanted cOlors Plenty in navy blue.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-11-21
SUITS FILED

John Harrison vs. Tennessee Coal Iron and Railroad company, S5O0O damages claimed for alleged personal injuries.
 Sam scott vs. Rust Engineering com pany. 5000 damages claimed for alleged personal injuries.
 A. B. Crough ys. Southern Express company. 5000 damages claimed The plaintiff alleges that on March I the de- fendant contracted to deliver his sample trunks from Marion, Ind, within a speci- fled length of time, and this contract was not complied with.
 William D. Mathis vs Birmingham m Southern Railroad company, claiming $30,00O damages. It is alleged that while on one of the defendants engines last October that his body was crushed, man. gled and bruised; his left leg SO haaI,. injured that it had to be amputatsd agoe [ the knee. and his right foot was nara lyzed.
 Mrs. Addie Henson, administratfix cf the estate of R. l.. Henson, ts gsecrps Hall and Benjamin Odell recei1eIs yf tAa Aetna Explosives company s5NN ganfs ages claimed. It is alleged tn tis e. ceased, while in the service of ts,e sefs,,a2 ant September IT, received inji ies frea4 which he died. .4s
 Sallie Hardy and Reuben Ch nina se Standard Portland Cement coiarane or $3c.O0e. It is alleged that the | sAana of first plaintiff. while working f tas w fendant last September, receive taiaffss from which he later died
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-11-21
MANGUM CHARGED
 WITH FORGERY AND
 PASSING BAD CHECKS

A young man giving the name of Charles D. Mangum, was arrested last might by Detectives Goldstein and Mack of the Bodeler Detective agency on a charge of forgery and passing worthless checks. 1t is alleged he forged the name of Mrs. Annie Weath- CTS on checks to the amount of S213.50, and that he had given checks to local merchants on banks in which he had no funds. At the time he passed the checks he wore the uniform of a United States sailor.
 Mangum claims to have come to Sir .mingham from Jacksonville, Fla. 30 days ago. and states he IS married. He is held in the city jail pending develop mentS
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-11-21
I y. G. RAST IS CHARGED
 WITH EMBEZZLEMENT

J. G. Rast, young man who was formerly employed $ cashier by the American Cast iron Pipe company, was arrested Tuesday in kosedale, Miss, and brought to Birmingham yesterday morning, where he was placed in the city jail charged wltn embezzlement It is Stater that Rast, who had been employed by the above company for several years, was given a To-day vaca- tion q few weeks ago and locked his safe as he usually did when he left the .office.
 When his 10 days were up and he did not return the safe was opened, investi- gations were made and it was found that Rast was short $700 The local de- tective department was notified and Detective Lyons took the case in charge M Monday he received message stating that Rast was in tne employ of the Yazoo and Mississippi Valley railroad at Rosedale He immediately wired the officers to make the arrest. which was done and Rast brought here by Deputy Sheriff John Isarrer of Farrer county, Miss
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-11-21
PRODUCERS PROMISE ' LOWER FOOD PRICES

Cleveland, November 20.--Food prices will drop. not through the wering of the cost of labor so much as by lower markets for raw materials.
 This was agreed upon by some of the largest food producers in America. who are attending the annual convention of the American Speciality Manufacturers association, which opened two day session here today.
 No forecast was made when the low CT prices would come, but it was pre- dicted the reduction would follow the purchase of raw material on a lower market after. present nlgn price stocks are exhausted.
 The evils of soap rebating were set forth by speakers at the meeting of members of the soap section, and 1t was the consensus of opinion that soap prices will remain as high if not go higher because of the scarcity of fats and oils on account of the demand in Europe. f
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-11-21
BIRMINGHAM MAN SHOWS DARING IN
 MUNITIONS FIRE
Lewis Nixon Sends Letter Praising Conduct of Private Clarence L. Floyd During Recent
 Emergency

Private Clarence L. Floyd is the lat est man from Birmingham to exhibi it conspicuous courage and in his case the gallantry was shown on American soil
 and head of the Nixon filtration works at Nixon, N. j., sends to The Age-Her- aid a copy of a letter in commendation of Floyd's act, as follows:
 Nixon filtration works, Nixon, N. J., November IS, 1918.
 Major smith, commanding guard, Raritan Arsenal & filtration works, Nixon, N. J.:
 Dear Sir: l beg to call your atten- tion to the meritorious work performed by the men under your command dur ing the recent fire in our smoke torch department on last Thursday evening.
 "An of your men rendered prompt and efficient service, The dense fumes of the smoke torches naturally made the fire rescue work extremely trying but. while some of the men were pain fully burned, there was no hesitation in fighting the fire to finish.
 ''They showed the military spirit of fearlessness, prompt action and initia- tive.
 While all did we'll the conspicuous SeTNlcGS OI fftNdlS Wal cifSt lSs Y iON IL Company A, 10th battalion, merit spec ial mention.
 At much personal risk he went down through the roof ana hanging from cross beams, with hands and feet, broke down the asbestos sheet lining under the roof exposing to the hose streams the spaces burning between the lining and the roof proper.
 q beg to extend my sincere appre- citation of the aid rendered and at the same time to congratulate you upon having brought your command to such a high state of military efficiency.
 Permit me to ada that the safe guarding of this point by your com mand has not only protected the large quantities of government material here, but has set an example or devotion to duty that has lifted the morale of my entire organization. Very respectfully,
 LEWIS NIXON"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-11-21
s. s. s. GIVES
 KNOCKOUT BLOW
 TO RHEUMATISM

But the source of the disease is VOLT blood, the tiny disease germs find Judgment there and multiply by the millions and scatter, by means of the blood circulation, throughout your system.
 The sensible treatment for this disease, and the only one from which you can expect permanent results, is a treatment that goes down into the blood supply and reaches the source of the disease. s. s. s. is a wonder ful blood remedy and is the logical treatment for Rheumatism, because 1t promptly permeates the entire blood supply and searches out and eliminates the disease germs.
 If you are victim of Rheumatism you can take s. s. s. with the assur- ance that you are not experimenting. but using a remedy that has brought relief to thousands who have suffered from this painful disease. This great old remedy has been sold all over the United States for more than fifty years, and has been used with grat- flying results. It is great blessing for sufferer to become acquainted with the powers of s. s. S., for in this remedy is found the help that can come only from the proper treat ment.
 Many letters have been written to us by those who have used s. S. S., telling of the good it has done them. Their statements will be helpful to many others who suffer, and we will be glad to send you some of these testimonials, full of this direct evil dence of the value of s. S. S.
 We maintain a medical department for the benefit of all who are af- flicted, and our Chief Medical Ad- wiser, who is familiar with all forms of Rheumatism, will gladly give you advice without charge as to the treat ment of your own case.
 Write today to Swift Specific Co.,. 11s Swift Laboratory, Atlanta, Ca.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-11-21
Proves Itself Master of This
 Painful Disease

Halfway treatment of Rheumatism will never rid you of it. Better realize from the outset that when Rheumatism attacks, you have real battle on your hands, and that it's a mans job to get rid of it.
 Temporizing with Rheumatism by the use of liniments, lotions and other external methods of treatment, is like trying to coax an enemy to let up in his attacks and permit you to conquer him without resistance.
 But you soon learn that Rheuma- tism will not treat you with this con- sideration. The tiny little germs flock together by the millions and center their attack with undivided force. The effects of the disease are gradual in taking hold on the system. In fact, the pains are only slight at first and do not attract your serious attention, but they gradually increase in severity until your entire system is firmly within the grip of the disease. It is then that you have a real fight on your hands, for you will find that Rheumatism is a foe that knows inst. how to cripple you. The pains that were hardly noticeable at first be- come your constant companions, and seem to take delight in your suf- fering.
 Of course, if this painful disease was on the surface only, you might reasonably expect to get relief by the use of surface remedies, such as lin- iments snd other local applications.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-11-21
FOR COLDS AND GRIPPE
 DOCTORS ADVISE
The Improved Calomel Tablet That Is Entirely Purified of
 All Nauseating and Danger
 our Qualities. :

Physicians are warning. the public against trifling with colds, influenza and grippe. They say that brisk cal
 omel purtyativc, preferably Calotahs, should be invariably taken at bedtime and repeated the second or third night
 if necessary. Tn the earliest stages, one .ealotah is usually sufficient unless the case is particularly severe.
 Physicians say that it is a waste oI time and is dangerous to experiment with other laXatives, as calon1el is ab- solutely necessary sooner Or later. One Calotab on the tongue at bedtime, with swallow of water---that's all No salts, no nausea nor the slightest in- terference with diet, work or pleasures. Next morning your cold has vanished and your whole system is purified and refreshed. CalotabS are sold only in original sealed packages. Price thirty Give cents. Recommended and guaran- teed by druggists everywhere. Price refunded if you are not delighted.-Adv.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-11-21
Boyden s Speech Was
 Feature of Rotary
 Luncheon Yesterday
Old Fashioned Luncheon Was Enjoyed by Members--Witt Introduced
 as New Member

R H. Boyden, head of the enforce ment division of the national food ad- ministration and personal representa- tive of Food Administrator Herbert Hooves, addressed Rotarians at their meeting yesterday, outlining the gov ernments plans of the food adminis- tration in feeding the allies.
 Dr. Courtney w. Shropshire made q brief talk, telling of the work to be done by his committee and asking the cooperation of Rotarians. w Car son Adams made an interesting tall; on the recent campaign and Dr. J. II Phillips suggested that December (. on the Rotary programme be eele. brated as Britain day, which will ue celebrated all over the country on De- cemher :, This plan was unanimously adopted.
 A number of short talks were made and real old -fas shioned Rotary meet ing was enjoyed. A. H. Witt was in troduced as a member by R. T. Brooks while Eugene Munger was introduced by A. L. Smith.