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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1919-03-14
TO FIGHT LEAGUE PLAN

Washington, March 14.-Prelimi-
nary plans for the formation of ma
tional nonpartisan organization de-
signed to keep the American people
better informed as to events at the
Peace Conference and to oppose ac-
ceptance Of the constitution Of the
league of nations as Tow drawn were
made at conference yesterday be-
tween Senators Reed, of Missouri,
Democrat, and Borah, CT Idaho, and
PoindeXter. of Washington, Repub-
lican, and George Wharton Pepper, a
lawyer of Philadelphia.
After the conference it was an
nounced that Henry Watterson, form
or publisher of the Louisville Courier
Journal, would be president Of the or
ganizatin, with Mr.. Pepper as direct
ing supervisor. 1t was said that many
Senators who have been active in OPP
position to approval Of the league con-
stitution would support the organlza-
ton.
Senator Reed announced that a
statement outlining the purposes OF
the organization would be issued with
in a few days. One purpose, it was
explained, would be the coordination
of various local bodies that have been
formed over the country in opposition
TO the league. Present plans call Tor
establishment Of a speakers bureau
and the conducting of an intensive
campaign of publicity throughout the
country. Senators SAID the organiza-
ton would be supported by voluntary
contributions and that headquarters
probably would be established at New
York.
Suggestions were made at the con-
ference today that representatives De
sent to Paris while the peace negotia-
tons arc in progress, but no agree
ment was reached.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1919-03-14
NEWS OF THE DAY.

Enrico Caruso the famous tenor
cas paid his income tax for the first
quarter. matter Of S.483.3l,
which means total Of Sl53 $3.50
FOR the year. Being a married man
he was granted $1,000 exemption
although he really made u claim YER
ba,ly for $1,000 because he has been
married twice in the last few months.
IN each case the bride has oeen the
same, however.
The Vossichc Zcltung of Berne,
declares that action by the national
assembly threatens Ecrlins contlnu-
ance as the German capital. Accord
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1919-03-14
OFFICE OF CLERK OF GAS
City Hall, March Is, 1919.

SEALED PROPOSALS will be re,
ceived at this office addressed to c..
w. Wattles, Chairman Committee on
Light until s p. m. Monday, March
"a, 1919, for furnishing the Gas
Works with five thousand tons, more
or less of gas coal (2,240 pounds to
the tom to be delivered on trestle at
Gas Works, Alexandria, Virginia, dur
ing the fiscal year commencing June
list, 1919, and ending May 81, 1920,
orders to be accepted by the success
ful bidders any date after awarding
contract, so that coal will arrive at
works on or before June l, 1919.
The coal must be Monogah, Tycoon
mol, Youghiohcny, Montana, West
moreland, Fairnlont, Lincoln, or 9th
er gas coal of equal or superior yield
and candle power and must be ga
screened. Bidders can give their figur-
es on all of the mines and are re-
auired to give candle power yield and
analysis per ton.
In routing coal bidder must ship by
Southern Railway provided, however,
that rates are not in excess of COM
peting lines rendering similar service
The committee reserves the right to
reject any and all bids.
Terms on Is day of each
month following the delivery Of coal.
BY order of committee on light.
J. 3. WALLER,
62=3t Clerk Of Gas.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1919-03-14
Stomach ills

permanently disappear after drinking
the celebrated Shivar Minera! Water
Positively guaranteed by moneT-back
offer. Tastes fine; cost tr1ie.. De
ljvered anywhere by our Alexandria
Agents, F. S. Harper. Inc. Ph7ne
them.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1919-03-14
For Sale-Price. $3.50.

North two squares from King
Street, good two story brick house
containing six rooms and bath, con-
rected with sewer. electric lights, hot
air heat, concrete cellar. Phone SO.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1919-03-14
For Sale-Price. $500.

One and one-half squares from
King Street, excellent neighborhood,
centrally located, two story brick
house containing six rooms and bath
and other modern improvements, can
be purchased by assuming Building
Association stock. Phone SO
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1919-03-14
DIAMONDS IN JAPAN
They Shine in Rings, Combs and
Brooches and in Clasps Of
kim0nO Sleeves

Milady of Japan is taking to dla-
nondS with vengeance these latter
days. Diamond lirgs, diamond combs,
diamond brooches and diamond old
Ca sort of sash worn with the kimo-
ro) clasps are now considered as
necessary if women are to appear
in high society.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1919-03-14

Insure the home NOW-dont de-
lay another day. This is the seasoz
In which most fires occur. Insurilg
through this agency meanT ALSO
Lutte PROTECTION at regular
rates.
LAURENCE STABLER
AIS Prince Street. Alexandria, Va.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1919-03-14
Exceptional
HOME OFFERINGS
For Sale-Price. $3.50.

In the northwestern section OF the
city. The house contains six rooms
and bath, connected with sewer, hot
water heat, electric lights, large
side ward, lot 38x115. Phone $40.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1919-03-14
For SaIe-Price. $4,000.

North two squares from hlng
Street, corner property, good two
story brick house containing six
rooms and bath, connected with sewer,
electric lights, hot air heat, concrete
cellar. Phone 579.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1919-03-14
NOTICE

Central Plumbing Shop, plumbing
steam, hot and cold water fitting,
gas fitting SOC King street. End
floor. Bel phone S95. 22-tf.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1919-07-23

eisl In che csrro 0sr6o oouaty e.
trict court Judge Kelly took the
motion under sdvissment. That vas
In October. 1877. The date OF ad-
journment for that particular term OF
court was Oct Is. The next term
commenced the following Nov. o.
Claims Sentence illegal.
II In Konxcn's contention that Judge
Kelly, after adjournment OF the court
made out the order OF commitment
and that u was flied Nov. I. 1917. four
days before the opening OF the, next
term of court. Konzen claims that he
never was sentenced In open court
and was not present when sentenced,
all OF which IL contrary 10 law and
therefore illegal and improper How
ever, according TO tho railroads at :
torneys, Konzen was sentenced In
regular date OF the opening OF the term
had not been reached.
Asks Rehearins in High Court.
( A week ago Konxens attorneys were
denied motion for a rehearing in the
supreme court. Konzen. who was held
under $4,000 bond. was in Des Molnes.
and Deputy sheriff Fuller went there
TO take charge OF the defendant and
commit him to the state reformatory.
Just as the local officer was about TO
start for the railroad station Konxcn's
attorneys appealed to Judge Meyer for
a writ OF habeas corpus. which was
granted. Judge Meyer, will. some time
today. AK a date for the final hearing
on the writ.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1919-07-23
Northern ,Io,ua Items

chosen at a convention Of presidents
of school boards, a meeting OF which
viii be called in a few days by Coun-
ty Auditor Coburn. Mr.. Roelofsz has
occupied his present position for about
five years, during which time he has
done much to increase the efficiency
OF the rural schools Of the county.
.Waterloo-Within very short time
Black Hawk county will have its first
improvement Of the secondary road
system by graveling. At the adjourned
meeting Of the county board yesterday
the auditor was authorized to call for
bids for grading, draining and surface
ing Of six miles of road leading south
Of Waterloo thru Orange township to
the Eagle township line. Charles M
Fisher, county engineer, has been at
work for some time on plans and pro-
file.
Sioux .City-Harry Hartman. who, a
year ago confessed to numbering Alva
Fox, II years old, in this city some
years ago, is to be brought here from
Colorado this week. Hartman was serv-
ing twenty-year term in Colorado
for mistreating boys when he con-
fessed to mistreating and numbering
the Sioux City boy. He had just been
liberated from the Colorado prison
because Of some technicality, A deputy
sheriff is now in Colorado to get the
prisoner. He Is armed with requisition
papers from Governor Harding.
Spirit Lake-Epworth leagues Of the
Methodist church from a territory
comprising western Iowa, Nebraska,
and southern Minnesota are holding
an institute at the camp meeting
grounds on Lake Okoboji. for the pur-
pose Of training 800 young people for
leadership in the recreational and
social service Of the church. A six
day program Of instruction and re-
creation is being carried out under
the supervision Of DR.. W. H. Spence,
Chicago. who is sent out by the CEN
trail office Of the church in Chicago.
Iowa FalIs-The Iowa Falls military
band, one Of the Oldest bands in this
section of the state. Is attracting vide
spread attention by the series Of inter-
esting Tuesday might concerts which
they are giving weekly in the city park
in Iowa Falls. This band was organ
lied in 1888 by George Beebe. Of this
city, who Is the present director. OF
the original band, which was organized
thirty one years ago. there are only
two members left In the present or
ganization, they being Mr.. Beebe and
William Cavana. With the exception
Of two years. 1892 and 1910, Iowa Falls
has never been without the services Of
this band. ASK.
Arnstrong-Mrs. Esther Smith, the
Oldest person in Emmett county. died
at her home here at the age Of 90
years. Esther Alexander was born in
Miami county, Ohio. in 1925. She
! married David !A4-.s!!SS tti,-re Marci, 10,
1874. Mr.. Arnold died in 1852 and in
1854 she married James Crawford in
Wayne county, Ind. A few years later
they moved to Allamakee county.
Iowa, where Mr. Crawford died in
1859. In 1872 she married Robert
Smith. civil war veteran, who died
at their home in Armstrong two years
ago. Altho in feeble health for a num-
Der Of years she retained her INTEL
lectual faculties to the end and until
o short time before her death was able
to walk around the house.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1919-07-23

New York, Doctor Conner. former
ly OF Johns Hopkins hospital. says;
Many men who smoke. chew or snuff
necessarily and who are seemingly
healthy are suffering from progress
sive organic ailments. Thousands OF
tN,m would never have been afnict-
ed had II not been for the uee OF to-
bocco, and thousands would soon get
well II they would only stop the use
OF tobacco. The chief habit forming
principle OF tobacco - nicotine. q
deadly poison which, when absorbed
by the system slowly affects the nerv-
es. membranes. tissues and vital or
gans OF the body. The harmful effect
OF tobacco varies and depends on cir
cumstances, One win be afflicted with
general debility. others with catsrrh
OF the throat. indigestion. constipation.
loss OF memory. lack OF will power.
mental confusion. etc. Others may SUI
fer from heart disease. bronchial
trouble. hardening OF the arteries, tu-
berculosis. blindness or even cancer or
the common affliction known m to-
bacco heart. II you use tobacco In any
form you can easily detect the harm
ful effects by making the following
simple tests. Read aloud one full page
from q book. II. In the course NJ read-
ing your voice becomes muffled.
hoarse and indistinct. and you must
frequently clear your throat, tho
chances are that your throat In af-
fected by catarrh and II may be the
beginning OF more serious trouble.
Next. In the morning before taking
your usual smoke, walk UP three
flights Of stair ut q regular pace, then
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1919-07-23

Of by-iawu Il Wa hopsl might b
adopted a. basis Tor the orUaniza-
tion. A permanent organization was
not effected. but It was mutually
agreed that by paying the small sum
OF So per member anyone might join
the organisation. The bylaws pro-
vide for a township committee OF ten
for each township TO look after the
local needs OF the community. road
building In particular, and a county
committee OF i've ms an executive
council. Another meeting Is to be held
soon, at which time II In believed n
permanent organization is to be
effected.
1t seemed to he the sense OF the
meeting that gravel and not hard
surfacing was the proper method OF
road building. Mr.. McFerren, the
principal speaker OF the day. declared
that ne objected to the method pur-
sued by the friends Of hard-surfacing.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1919-07-23
TANLAc IS ENDORSED
BY FORMER SHERIFF
PROMINENT HOUSTON, TEX. MAN
SAYS MONEY couLDk'T BUY
GOOD iT DID HIM. "

Money couldn't buy the good Tan
lac has DONE me. and gladly recon-
mend 1t for what II has done In my
case" said Hon. Archie B. Anderson.
Of Houston, Ex- Sheriff OF Harris
County Texas. recently
Mr.. Anderson IN unQuestionably, not
only one OF the best known but one Of
the most popular men that ever held
public Office. In the "Lone Star State"
"After serving as Deputy Sheriff OF
Harris County for twelve years, Mr..
Anderson was elected Chief OF Police
of the City Of Houston. He had oc-
cupied this ONCE only q short time
when the Sheriff Of Harris County
died. Mr.. Anderson's friends persuad-
ed him to make the race for the I'M
expired term Of Sheriff to which he
was easily elected. He was honored
with reelection seven times and served
the people In this important Office Tor
fifteen consecutive years. -Four years
ago. Mr.. Anderson declined reelection
,and retired to private life. He cast
his lot among the people OF Houston
and IL a large property owner and
foremost citizen Of this interesting and
prosperous city. :.
II was in a midtown condition"
continued Mr.. Anderson" and had no
,patitc at all. could hardly sleep
ut night and never felt like getting up
an the mornings, was so tired. 1 had
the worst form Of indigestion, suffer-
ing all the time from gas on my stom-
ach and was continually belchins up
undigested food. had to take my COZ
fee without sugar, as when drank II
with sugar I would Just belch Tor
hours. I would bloat and swell up like
was poisoned and suffered with neu-
raleic pains Of the worst sort, and
nothing seemed to help mo only In q
temporary way. I Just can't tail you
how I did suffer for the past four
years and up to the time began TAX
ing Tanlac, . few weeks ago.
when I read the testimonials OF
some who had been relieved OF trouo-
les like mine Just felt like I couldn't
make a mistake by taking Tanlac, and
1t has done me even more good than l
had expected. began to feel better al
ter taking my first bottle and have
lust now started on my third and I'm
a different man already. I sleep like
log now and eat Just anything and ev-
erything I want without the slightest
discomfort afterwards. I am glad to
endorse Tanlac because it does the
work and I'm telling all my friends
just what I'm telling you. never felt
better in my life than do since talk
ing Tanlac. am willing for you to
publish my statement and let every
suffering person who may wish, bene-
Fit by my experience with this great
medicine"
Tanlac IL sold IN Marshalltown by
the Old Reliable Drug Co. and the
leading druggists in every town.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1919-07-23
FAVOR eRAvELED ROADS.
Hardin County Organization to oppos
Paving Of Highways.

Haroin county Or9anIxaeIon to Oppose
Paving Of Highways.
Special to Times Republican.
Eldora, July 23.-Possibly 200 men.
largely farmers, were in attendance
at the called meeting held in the court
house in Eldora Tuesday afternoon
o. 8. Carpenter. Of Ellis township, was
chosen chairman without the formal
ity Of Q motion and o. 8. Gilbert, Of
the Same township, was selected as
secretary. The chairman stated the
object of the meeting to be the or
ganization Of good roads association.
Hon. Reuben McFerren, an ex-repre-
sentative Of Hamilton county, was
called upon for m address. Mr.. Nc
Ferren gave something Of the history
Of the hght in the legislature. He
said that about every interest but that
Of the farmer was represented by the
lobby, paid for by someone or some
body He neglected to state that in
the past three Legislatures the farmers
were in majority in the lower house.
Mr.. McFerren also said that the Ames
agricultural college had been against
the farmers' interests in the past and
that the sooner the Greater Iowa As
ISOLATION, was put out Of business the
better of everybody would be.
Mr. Gilbert, AZ secretary. then read
from a type written paper the form
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1919-07-23
REPUTEp TURK PRINCE DIES.
Well Known Palmist Drops Dead At
Stuart Park


Stuart Park.
Stuart, July 22. Crowds which
thronged Dexfield park, amusement
place between Dexter and Redfield,
Sunday, were shocked over the sudden
death Of Herroda Kaiji, Turkish palm
ist whose Eooth was one of the most
popular concessions at the park.
Heart failure, FASTENED by heat pros
tration, Is said to have been the cause
Of his death. altho the crowds at the
park were greatly excited over rumors
that the fortune teller had been muir
dered.
KaiU was a well known character in
this neighborhood. He was reputed to
be wealthy and claimed to be a prince
of one Of the Georgian provinces Of the
Turkish realm. He is said to have liv-
ed in daily expectation Of being visit
ed by delegation from his province.
asking him to return to its rule.
The palmist was born in 1872, came
to this country when II years of age.
and received an extensive education
at private schools in Boston. He was
eccentric in many ways, and feared
as sorcerer by some superstitious
folk
Monkeys, snakes and all kinds Of
queer animal pets were found at his
winter quarters In Stuart and in VAL
ley Junction.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1919-07-23
ECHO OF CELEBRATED CASE
AGAINST NJ. q. ST. |. RAILROAD
At MASON CITY.
MAN EEleNs PARALYSIS
As RESULT OF INJURY
Slips On Bansna Peel On Mason City
Station Platform and Processes In
iury-Pins Stuck Into Leg Result In
No Sense Of Pain--osts Settlement;
Throws Crutohes Away.
speclal to Times Republican.

Special to Times Republican.
Mason City. July 2a.-Empioying n
writ OF habeas corpus.to prolong his
freedom. p. II. Konzen, former north
ern Iowa attorney. whom Deputy
Sheriff D. D. Fuller. OF this city. ex-
pected to take to Anamoea rctorrna-
tory yesterday from Des Moines, will
be given a hearing on the writ before
District Judge Meyer. in Des Moines,
within a few days.
The case OF Konzen Is one Of the
most celebrated from Its unique fea-
lures that has ever been tried in the
district court here. Konzen possesses
the unusual faculty OF not having a
sense of pain in one of his legs. He
slipped on a banana peel on the
Minneapolis & st. Louis station plat
form a few years ago. professed injury
and resultant paralysis. and succeeded
in settling with the company for his
supposed injury for the sum OF $500.
Then Throws Clutches Away.
To satisfy the railroad attorneys and
doctors that ne had been paralyzed In
one leg as q result Of his fall. Konzen
submitted to tests to show that he had
no feeling in the injured leg. Pins
were stuck into the flesh. and Konzen
suffered no pain whatever.
The money was paid over In settle
ment, and Konzen started away on
crutches toward the Cecil Hotel. A
railroad detective Swallowed him.
When nearing the hotel the detective
claims to have seen Konzen throw
away his crutches and beat 1t" down
an alley. Later he was arrested on a
charge Of obtaining money by false
pretenses.
Denied He Was Man.
In his preliminary hearing in justice
court Konzen denied that he was the
man who was injured. and insisted
that his arrest was the result OF false
identity. Until the very day OF trial
he maintained he was being held
wrongfully. However. the railroad at
torneys were ready to show that he
was the man who claimed to have been
hurt, for they had Konzen's photo
graph, taken with his nurse at the
hospital. When the trial in district
court was begun Konzen admitted that
he was the man who had been injured.
Upon the trial the Jury brought in a
verdict Of guilty The case was ap-
pealed to the state supreme court and
the virdict affirmed March IS. 1918.
A motion for a rehearing before the
high court was filed.
A motion for a new trial had been
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1919-07-23

Charles City-A. o. Rustic received
official notice this week OF the death
in action in the army in France or MS
nephew, Robert Rustic, q year ago. MT
Rustic and the boys father have been
trying in every possible way for an
entire year to locate him. He lived
here at one time and was employed in
the Rustic department store.
Charles City-The Modern Wood
men camps Of Floyd county will hold
their first annual county picnic al
Wildwood Park Thursday, Aug. T.
Camps in adjoining counties are IN
vited to attend. Speakers for both the
NJ. w. A. and the Royal Neighbers
have been engaged and band to fur
nish the music during the day.
Alaona-At Bancroft P. M. Barslau,
SO years old, still attends the duties OF
his law office each day besides holding
the office of justice Of the peace, he
also claims the unique distinction OF
being the oldest man but one to be ad-
mitted to the state bar Of Iowa, being
somewhat past sixty years old at the
time. He is still hale and hearty and
VIII Dc Oh Gals SAo A2OAS AAS>~S>>s
lows FaIs-Corn is growing rapidly
in the fields in the vicinity Of Iowa
Falls. In many fields the ears have al
ready begun to tassle. The hot wealth
er is making the corn mature very
fast, and every week sees q big ad-
yancement in the maturity OF the
grain. Farmers are expecting at least
with q nnc0{hil3tv that
It will be q little better than the aver
age.
Clear Lake--How tho merchants OF
North Dakota are overcoming the ad-
verse influences Of the Non-Partisan
League, will be told by two men OF
North Dakota, who have planned and
successfully directed the North Dakota
Federated Community Association
when they appear on tho program OF
the Summer School and Civic Confer
ence at Clear Lake. July % to 80. in
elusive.
Sioux city-Three men and three
women were rescued from drowning
in Browns lake near Halifax. They
were crossing the lake in . small boat
when storm came up and the boat
capsized. The six held on to the
overturned boat, but were about 4 to
sink when rescue parties reached
them. They. were Sioux City people.
but the rescuers failed to get their
names.
Waukon--R H. Ayers has given
Ralph d. Waters Post, American Le-
gion, a check for 800 50 that the boys
do. not have to worry about their dues
in order to get the organization under
way. Officers have been elected as
follows: Commander, Herman c.
Johnson; vice commander. Glen Ha-
gon; adjutant and historian, Elmer F.
Pieper: finance officer. Leonard y,
O,Brien; chaplain. G. r. Morehouse.
jefferson County Superint n d . n t
Roelofsz has resigned his position to
return once more to the ranks Of Iowa
instructors. HIS resignation was ten
dered the county auditor to take eff
feet Sept. 1, at which time he goes to
Iowa City as principal Of the Horace
Mann school at that place. During the
year Mr.. Roelofsz expects to take some
special work at the state university.
His successor In Greene county will be