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New-York tribune., 1919-08-14
HOld-Up Attemnts
Suicide i'm Bank as
Shot Misses Clerk
Points Two Guns at Cashier
and Asks $50; Fires
Through Rail, The n
Shoots Self in the Jaw

WASHINGTON, Aug IA hold-up
man, entering the banking room of the
Munsey Trust Company in the heart
OF the uptown business section to-day,
pointed two pistols at a teller de
mandcd $3.50, and then after firing one
shot at clerk turned pistol on
himself. He shot himself in the Jaw
and was taken TO d hospital.
The man told the police his name
was John +. Fetzer. of ll6 East Street,
Defiance, Ohio, and that his uncle,
at the same address, could tell why
he couldn't get ahead The man is a
mechanic, thirty-four years old. He
came here to-day from New York.
Two money orders issued at De-
trance and Toledo. Ohio, we're found
IN the hold-up mans clothing. When
ne demanded the money the teller
first made Il show of counting bills.
then dropped behind his counter as
the robber fired a bullet that pierced
the coat of clerk near by. The bullet
the robber intended for himself went
through his jaw, and then shattered
plateglass window The scene of
the attempted robbery was within 500
feet of police Headquarters.
The man told the police he picked
out Washington because he under
stood there was plenty of money in
the capital, and that a hold-up was
cay. The hospital physicians SAID
he probably would recover. He SAID
he previously had been in Detroit
hospital suffering from an electric
shock.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1919-10-03

:a!ls work that can not be given here.
The laboratory in charge OF Lleuten
ant Dearstyne, has since july lst.
conducted 500 examinations and tests
If water, milk and ice cream, also OF
sputum,. urine, blood and other SAM
pies sent in by the local physicians.
This work of the laboratory Is OF the
highest Importance and cannot be over
estimated, while detailed account
would fill page.
None Of the work Of the Health De-
partment is spectacular, and much of
It is not visible to the ordinary OBJ
server, hence it is never fully appre-
c;ated By the public at large.
A sample of milk is taken from
zach dealer once week and tested,
for butter fat and bacteria, in the Ia
bcratory. This work has raised the
Standard of cur milk supply over 30
per cent and eliminated several deal
ers furnishing impure milk. This
alone has, without doubt, saved the
ives of many babies and young chill
aren.
4 Let has been purchased, the build
;ng contracted for modern equip
ment ordered for an up-to-date pastu-
y:z:ng plart, which will be conducted
BY two prominent dairymen, who have
been shipping milk 20 Washington for
nany years past. This VIII mean
much to the people of Alexandria
md will insure an absolutely safe
rilk for use of children and inval!ds.
The credit is due the Health Depart
nent for inducing these men to en-
ark in this venture.
The Department is now working
sut system Of garbage collection
I'd disposal. There are many plans
n view that Will improve the genera!
ar:tary condition Of the city, but the
fact that the typhoid fever rate has
,een reduced more than 80 per cent
over last year, seems to indicate that
he work already accomplished has
ARD is bearing fruit.
The Health Officer, Assist. Health
Officer. Bacteriologtst, Public Health
Nurse ard Secretary, are each IN
;erested in getting results and are
frankly and honestly working for the
at,olc geod. and the saving of human
lie.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1919-10-03
Unprecede n &c d Re q 1t Y
Operations During The
Past Six Months
DEMAND UNDATED
More Persons Now Own Their Own
Homes Than Ever Before in Ills
tory of City.

Alexandria may we'll feel proud OF
her real estate record made during
Inc past few months. More houses
have been sold here during the past
* mcnths than ever before III the
istory during that period.
In addition to many homes chang
i. hands large number of valuable
5ieces of business property have been
disposed of and in majority of IN
t:nces the purchasers have already
n later viii extensively improve
hem.
In the vast majority of cases the
a!as have been to persons for homes
his denotes healthful growth fer
ilexandria and means that Alexan-
ria's population is to be permanent
Never before in the history O.
Alexandria has there been so mani
elscns owning their own homes a.
hare are at present. If the present
ale of houses continues fer any great
ngth of time as it has during th2
aSt six months the majority of tn"
si:;demts of this city will be owners
:hair own homes.
That this will result in a grea'
e:termert for the city goes withou
aging as it has been clearly demon
rated that parsons who own tEa:r
,wn homes take more interest in
ne affairs of city than otherwise.
Real estate dealers report that
.o;te the large number of houses al
sa:ly sold there is steady deman!
u houses in every pant of the city
nd there are no signs of abat2.nan
The present time. g
The demand comes from persons
seliing not only nlCdern and up-to-
ats houses but those seeking to OWE
ne small tenamcnt houses they oc-
upy.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1919-10-03
Full Time Paid Health Of
ficer and Staff Or
ganized July l
SUMMARY OF w Q R K
Now Working Out System OF Gar
bage Collection and DispOsaHofher
/: Plans For Improvement

When the City Council and Board
of Aldermen last June passed an or
;dinance creating department. oil
!ifeaMh. with a fun time health officer
in charge. they did more for the city
IF Alexandria than they will ever
get credit for doing, except from
those who fully appreciate the I'M
oortance of this great step forward.
rSo mach credit, cannot be given I;
Assistant Surgeon R. P. Sand:dge, u
5. P. H. ;, Acting Health Officer, up
o June GOTH, for his untiring zeal
nd efficient work accomplished fol
The public good. He gained the con-
'::dence and respect of all who knew
::i.,::nl.
On July 1st., the new Department
# Health was organized with tn
following PERSONNEL:
Health Officer Louis E. Foulks, N
,.
Assistant Health Officer, DIR. Jane"
I. Garvey,
Bacteriolgoist, Roy S. Dearstyne, B
&C.
Public Health Nurse, Sallic NJ. JET
'eries, r. n.
Secretary, Catherine NJ. Brock.
Summary of the constructive wor.
saugurated by DR.. Sandidge on Jan.
airy ST, last, and continued by DR..
Toulks from July LIST. to the present
0'me-On January It'll general san
lry: survey of the entire city was CT
Jared by DR.. Sandidge, Medical Of
icer in Charge, U. S.~P. H. S. an
)r. L. E. Fculks, Chief Sanitary In
,pector, Division Military Relief
ir,erican Red Cross and LIeutenan
:. S. Dearstyne, U. S. P. Fl. S., wers
detailed to make the survey. Sever
resks later this important work wa
r;shed and they turned in lenghtl,
..rj.ten report together with 3
photographs, 245 black maps, l ke.;
nap and l detail map, covering every
t-cet, alley, yard and vacant To-
'ithin the city limits, and fully not
Il every unsan;tary condition found
W,h this comprehensive survey as :
uide, the work of correcting tn:
wis noted was at once started, ant
ne following is only partial state
reGt of what has been accomplished
p to the present time.
-Four ordinances were drawn up by
hs Health Department and introduced
no and promptly passed by Git
ICuncil.
An ordinance regulating the handl
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1919-10-03

* and sale Of all forms Of food s.
r;rk fer human consumption.
An ordinance regulating the con-.
iuc5 of dairies supplying milk to the
sty, fixing standard Of quality for
aid milk and regulating its fandi-
lg and sale within the city limits.
An ordinance regulating barb2!
HIPS and providing sanitary rules
OK (which to store al manure.
An ordinance requiring the owners
f stables to provide a f!ytight pit CT
o in which to store all manure.
Each Of these ordinances affords
he public a measure of protection, and
places all food and drink establish
ne.nts under the direct control and
Inspection of the Health Officer az
III times.
The survey disclosed the fact that
240 open, unsanitary privies had
leen permitted to exist in the city.
1920 of these potential typhoid dis
ributors have been eliminated and
he remaining 20 will be in & shor'
inc. los property owners have been
'orced to connect their houses with
he city sewers, ard notices are now
being served upon all others VINO have
lcs vet complied with the law, am!
many Of them have given their or
'ers to- plumbers to make the con-
7cct;on. COS complaints Of various
Kinds have been investigated and $50
1uisances have been abated.
$50 inspections of food and drink
Establishments have been made since
Tuly 1st. This Includes grocery stores
md meat markets. 1850 pounds OF
neat and l barrel of fresh fish have
been condemned and destroyed, the
same being found unfit for human
!cod-aiSo 81 cases of canned fish.
Seven prosecutions have been
brought against offenders and con-
vis;tions secured in each case.
1S4 anti-typhoid and 40 small pox
vaccinations have been given, and 241
7urS;rg. instructive and child welfare
visits have been made by the Public
Health Nurze-bsz;dss much other d.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1919-10-03
TERRI AplN THIRTY FEARS OLD

In 1887 -Bcb Brown, a farmer lir-
ne few miles below town, on the
:vsr discovered rusty-fook;rc old
ar:apin arl while resting his team
ut hi; initials and the date on tn,
1el of the land mollusk.
After all these years Mr. Brown
,cwei Up a terrapin, and. remen-
elfng that he had once since seen
ne chi 81 residenter examined its
lcl and found the initials and date
IS plain as it was when he whitfield
there thirty-two years ago.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1919-10-03

win have two apartment above. The
front will be of cream colored brick
mi the entire building will be mod
m in every particular.
AT BENDHEIM'S
Bcndheim's have recently made
intensive improvements and addi-
lens to their modern store building
IN the north side of King between
Pitt and Royal streets.
Every facility to meet its rapidly
increasing business has been pro-
iced in the improvements just COM
,lcted making this one of the most
modern and up to date establishments
f It's character in the city. Other i'm
orcvements and alterations are con-
,cmplated at this store in the near
future.
Belle Haven Garage
The Belle Haven Garage, which
sill be operated by local company.
!; having the big building at the
southeast corner of Prince mad Fair
FAX streets rcmodeled into a modern
md up to date garage. 1t will be
completed and ready for occupancy
this month.
This garage is thee stories high
with a floor capacity of 10000
square feet and is to be equipped
with storage, and rest rooms, the
latter to be deliberately equipped
with shower baths for both men and
women. Special attention is to be
given the tourist trade.
On the first floor will be located
the repair department.
A. T. Peake, of this city, who for
ten years was identified with many
big automobiles concerns, will be
manager.
For several years Mr.. Peake was
connected with the firm of Emer-
sen and Orme. Washington.
This firm will have the agency
fer a number of high grade cars
and also carry full line of acces-
series.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1919-10-03

If ninety feet. The store building
win have two apartment above. The
front will be of cream coloretl brick
md the entire building will be mod
IN in eyary narticular
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-03-10
EVEN CROSS, SICK
CHILDREN LOVE
SYRUP Of FIGS
If Feverish, Bilious, Consti-
pated Give Fruit Laxative
at Once.

Don't scold your %fretful, .peeyish
child. See If tongue is coated; this is a
sure sign its little stomach, liver and
bowels are clogged with sour waste.
When ~listless, pale, feverish, full OF
cold, breath bad, throat sore, doesn't
eat. sleep. or act naturally, has stomach
ache. indigestion, diarrhoea. give a tea.
spoonful Of California Syrup of Figs
and In a few hours all the foul waste,
the sour bile and fermenting food
passes out of the bowels aud you have
a well and playful child again. Children
love this harmless fruit laxative" and
mothers can rest easy after giving 1t,
because 1t never fails to make their lit
tie 'iusides'' clean and sweet.
Keep it handy. Mother! A little given
today saves a sick child tomorrow, but
get The genuine. Ask your druggist for
a bottle OF California Syrup of
Figs" which has directions tor babies,
children Of all ages and for growu-ups
plainly on the bottle. Remember there
are counterfeits sold here, so surely
look and see that yours is made by the
California Fig Syrup Company" Hand
back with contempt any other Zig syrup.
adv.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-03-10
AMERICANS IN GERMANY
ASK PICTURES OF HOME

PARIS, Marcel Z. Correspondence Of
tho Associated Press, 1.-THE American
soldier wants, more han anything else
in the world right now, to 60 home. For
the 500. 900 or more who still have weary
weeks ahead of them mere and with
the army of occupation the next best
thing is to see pictures of their home
towns.
These pictures are being shown them
in the miles and miles. Of films called
"Smiles' distributed to the camps by
the community motion picture bureau
of the Young Mems Christian associa-
ton, Probably there are a hundred
miles OF the films.
The movies are taken everywhere,
from Times Square to the Cliff house.
They show the familiar streets and the
familiar landmarks and the familiar
faces, and then they are rushed over
here to the boys and to say that they
welcomed Is putting it mildly indeed.
The pictures are not shown indiscrim-
lnately. When a picture froJn New York,
Kansas City, Memphis, Seattle, or any
where else, arrives it Is sent immedt-
ately to the military organizations hail
ing from that particular locality, and 1t
only needs n staple announcement TO
the effect that a home town movie VIII
be shown to pack the "Y" hut or the
alter to the limit, as many times as 1t
is possible to show the film before taps
blows.
Some days ago in Coblenz, while a
picture from Chicago was being shown,
n soldier rose from his seat n shout
ed, There's my dog" then, after a
pause, he added, land that's my broth
er with him"
Many a boy over here has seen some
of his relatives in these pictures and
they are more successful than the latest
humorous film or the newest drama. y
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-03-10
442442E44VE3 THE NE WIS SCIMITAR 1z47 HOWE HELPS
AMUSEMENTS
Loew's Lyceum.

The comedy. songs and dances Of
bohny Scotland, presented by four real
Scotianders-the Douglas tamily-de-
lighted and entertained capacity audi
ences Sunday at Loew's Lyceum. The
bill had another feature which drew a
large following, this being Marguerite
Clark in her latest picture, Mrs. Wigs
of the Cabbage Patch" a comedy tum
in which she played the character Of
Lovey Mary
The Douglas family exhibited itself
as comprised Of experts in dancing and
quite pleasing in songs and comedy. A
bit Of Irish was injected into the act
with pleasing effect,
As Lovey Mary, Miss Clark is cast
somewhat differently from what her ad-
MIXERS are wont to see her. The homely
humor and philosophy of the story, with
It's strong heart interest, made il one OF
the big stage successes of a few years
ago, and its perturbation is one of Miss
Clark's most delightful characterize
tons. 1t is a picture everyone who has
read the book-and those who have not
should see.
Other who add to the bill are Clayton
n Lennie. two comedians of the Eng
lish type; Van u. Sheldon and company,
in a comedy playlet; Married Life, 3"
and Buhla Pearl, a comley young WON
an In songs and chatter.
Loew's News Weekly and Is minutes
Of fun in the films are added.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-03-10

a small bow and band OF lusterless tat
feta or satin being the only addition to
the plain shape. A broad scarf of sable
served as an outer wrap.
Mrs. Frederick II. Gillett, now very
much in the public eye by reason Of her
husbands nomination to be speaker Of
the house when the new congress comes
into power, is showing a marked pref
'erence for black gowns, Although the
mother OF two young women in society,
Mrs. Gillett Is a youthful looking as
well as n handsome woman Of engaging
manner, with girlish, graceful figure,
to whom black is extremely becoming.
In making n round of calls just before
the adjournment of congress-, Mrs. Gill
lett wore a black velvet suit with half
length coat and plain round skirt, with
black silk braid trimming the coat. A
round turbnn with full wreath Of some
smart black plumage, either ostrich or
paradise, and scarf and muff OF block
fox, were parts of this toilet, relieved
only by white gloves.
a dinner Of black satin worn by Mrs.
Gillett has the new skirt, which Just es-
canes the ground. The top Of this
gown which fits the figure closely is
embeYished in jet in smart fashion,
which included long streamers from the
shoulder to the floor.
AT the time of her marriage to the
representative from Springfield, sup
posed TO be one of the confirmed bache-
Tors Of the capital, the bride was the
widow OF lockwood Hoar, Of Massachu-
sets. Her daughters, the Misses
Frances and Louisa Hoar, are conse-
quently g~randdaughters Of that famous
statesman, the late Senator George +,
Hoar, and should by every right be
leading bellies in congressional society
As a matter of fact, they have never
bean identified with the congressional
circle, as Miss Frances Hoar eVen bel
fore her debut cast Ger lot with tho
merry young people of the diplomatic
and resident families, in which she
achieved an acknowledged leadership
as well as a reputation for dancing that
might be the envy Of any aspirant for
the professional stage, Miss Hoa scored
a great success a week or SO ago IN the
British American benefit given under
the direction of the British embassy
staff before one Of the most fashion
able Audiences Of the season.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-03-10
Rupture Kills
1000 AnnuQLLu

a
Seven thousand persons each year are
laid away-the burial certificate being
marked Rupture" why? Because the
unfortunate ones had neglected them
selves or had been merely taking care
OF the sign tswellingl Of the affllction
and paying no attention to the cause.
What are you doing Are YOU neglect
Ing yourself by wearing n truss, appli-
auCe, or whatever name YOU choose to
call IT. At best, the truss Is only a
makeshift-a false prop against "A COL
lapsinE wall-and can not be expected
TO act as more than a mere mechanical
support. The binding pressure retards
blood circulation, thus robbing the
Weakened muscles OF that which they
need observation-disclosures.
But science has found n way, and
| every truss sufferer In the land is in
vitcd to make a FREE test right In
the privacy Of their own home. Tho
PhAPAO method Is unquestionably the
most scientific, logical and successful
@ lt-treatment for rupture the world has
ever known.
Tho PIApAO PAD when adhering
closely to the body can not possibly
| slip or shift out of place, therefore,
can not Chafe or pinch. soft AS velvet
easy 70 apply-iueNpenSlve, TO be
used whilst YOU work and whilst you
sleep. No straps, buckles or springs
| attached,
Learn how to close the herntal OPEN
lug rs nature intended so the rupture
CAN'T come down. Send your name
today to PLAPAO co, Block $50, st.
Louis, Mo, for FREE trial Plapao and
tho Information necessary, adv,
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-03-10
What to DO Next Onthe Farm
Issued by Bureau of Farm Development, Memphis Cham
Der of Commerce.

low the example OF nelghboring states
to the east and profitably use larger
amounts OF fertilizer. If the fertilizer
adapted 10 your soils and crops has
nOt already been secured. buy it at once
and have II ready for use. One Of the
fundamentals in the successful use of
fertilizer is 10 apply it at the right time.
Tune Up Farm Machines-By tight
ening up and oiling farm machinery
and putting in new parts on rainy days
In March we reduce the risk Of a break
down and delays, with possibly the seN-
pense of new machines during the busy
season, when it is necessary to work
overtime to keep ahead of the grass
and TO catch the seasons right.
Make a Pasture-Plant red top or
chard grass and lespedeza for grazing.
Bermuda sod should also be put out
now.
Secure Good Seed-Maximum yields
will not he obtained even on we'll pre-
pared. fertile soil with poor seed. With
the heavy expenses of man and horse
labor and high rents and interest, 1t Is
economy to plant pure strains of the
best seed, These should be secured
from reliable seedsmen well in advance
of the planting date. Don't skimp on
the quantity. 1t Is better to plant too
many than too few seed.
Plant Lespedeza for Hay-If the les
pedeza for the hay crop has not been
planted it should be put in at once.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-03-10
DOWN In BED
and so WEAK
zr
Lady Suffered Terribly for
Eight Weeks, But Her Case
Showed Wonderful I'M
provement After TAX
ing Cardui.

johnson City, Tenn.-Mrs NJ. n.
Scott, living near this town, ~statessl
About three years ago I was down In
bed . . terrible and so weak e
couldn't bear the sight OF food. This
condition continued for about eight
weeks. 1 thought l was going to
die, and knew I must get something to
do me some good. 1 had heard all my
life Of Cardui and the good results OBJ
tanned from its use. So I decided to
try it.
After about a half bottle OF Cardui
my appetite improved, then 1 was less
nervous. / kept it up Until 1 had taken
five bottles-and such an improve
ment! ! gained flesh, and now am the
picture OF health, due, l believe, solely
to the use of Cardui. I am the mother
of ten children and feel well and
strong"
Cardul is a mild, medicinal tonic for
women. II has stood the most severe
of all tests-the test Of time, having
been in use for over forty years. 1t In
composed of purely vegetable ingredi-
ents, which have been found to help
build up the vitality, tone up the nerves.
and strengthen the womanly constitu-
ton.
Try CarduL eAvs
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-03-10

The farm development bureau Of the
Chamber Of Commerce has decided to
adopt the policy Of Issuing periodical
bulletins, describing what may cur
rently be done oH the farms OF the
Memphis territory. The first Of these
bulletins. What to DO Next on the
Farm" takes up the theme under these
subtOpiCS. Make a Seed Bed" Get
Fertilizer Now" Tune Up Farm Ma
chinery 20 Make a Pasture" and Sc
cure Good Seed
The advice contained in the bulletin
was carefully prepared by experts in
the bureau and may be followed with
confidence. The bulletin is the fol
lowing
Make a Seed Bed-The best spent
work on tho farm is in making a deep.
pulveriZcd, moisture holding seed bed,
II means n good crop, where a rough,
i~ll-prepared soil means a poor one. 1t
gives the corp a quick start and makes
cultivation easier, 1t viii help bring the
crop through a drought with its reserve
moisture, and In a wet spell viii rap
idly take up the excess water. Now is
the time To get the soil in proper con-
dition for this years planting.
Get Fertilizers Wonderfully and
prosperity 90 hand In hand in farming
Most soils will be benefited by the wise
use of fertilizer in some form. This
section of the South Will probably fol-