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l HE NEEDED NO INTERPRETER
Up-to-Dateness of Chinese Official Rather Surprised This Pitts
 burgh Banker.

A banker who had visited China sev- eral times on important financial mis- sons thinks the ''heathen Chinee" is not only intelligent but that he has d delicate sense of humor, as well. He tells this one on himself:
 II called on an important Chinese official for conference and, supposing he knew no more of English than did Chinese, l took an interpreter. When We arrived at the office of the otticia' I told my business to the interprete. expecting him to translate my state ment to the Chinaman and then to re- peat the reply to me in English. How ever. l had hardly finished speaking to the interpreter when the Chinaman with humorous twinkle in his eyes leaned over and said to me, in perfect English Mir Jones. please tell me who is pitching for Pittsburgh this year '"-Wall Street Journal.
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CAL0mEL DANGER
 TOLD BY DODSON
Says You Cannot Gripe, Sicken. or Savate Yourself ii
 You Take "Dodson's Liver Tone" Instead

Calomel loses you a day! You know what calomel is. It's mercury; quick silver. Calomel is dangerous. It crashes into sour bile like dynamite, cramping and sickening you. Calomel attacks the bones and should never be put into your system
 When you feel bilious. sluggish, constipated and all knocked out and believe you need dose of dangerous calomel just remember that your drug gist sells for few cents large bot tie of Dodsons Liver Tone. which is
The spectator., 1920-11-12
More Than He Expected.

A clergyman lost his umbrella in church. As it was not returned dur ing the week, he addressed the congre- gation next Sunday and told them of his loss.
 'I do not expect the thief to reveal himself here" he said, but at least he might have the decency to repent and throw the umbrella over my gar den wall.'
 His words proved effective. That afternoon fifty umbrellas came over!
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entirely vegetable and pleasant tS take and is perfect substitute for calomel. It is guaranteed to start your liver without stirring you up inside. and can not salivate.
 Don't take calomell It can not be trusted any more than n leopard or wild cat. Take Dodson's Liver Tone, which straightens you right up and makes you feel fine. Give 1t to the children because it is perfectly harm less and doesn't gripe.-Adv.
The spectator., 1920-11-12
To Raise House Plants From Slip'

o KaISe HOUSe PTdhtS F rom SIIpS.
 To grow Il house plant from a slip. take a half-ripe branch and cut slip three inches long. After taking off all leaves except the upper two, plant 1t in wet sand, exposing only half of the slip. The sand should be kept moist. When the roots begin to grow, trans plant the slip into pot with ordinary soil. Plants such as oleander and ivy will root in water.
The spectator., 1920-11-12
Adeouate Defense,

A RamSgate man charged with shooting eat denied that he fired at It. The animal Is said to have dashed at the bullet and impaled himself upon it.-From Punch, London.
The spectator., 1920-11-12
Exactly.

"They say Butts has dry wit" ''I dareSay; there Is no spirit in 1t. Baltimore American.
The spectator., 1920-11-12
IF YOUR KIDNEYS
 ARE OvER.ACT|vE

Millions of people-grown folks and children aIlke-are bothered with over- active kidneys either during the day or at night.
 If you or your child are among those affected with kidneys acting too free Ky or too often don't wait until some serious kidney trouble develops but get bottle of Liquid Shu Make from the drug store today and stop this disorder.
 Druggists carry Liquid Shu Make or will get it for you in small or large size bottles. SO why not give this medicine chance to relieve that evsrsctivs kidney condition nf-AAv.
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Tree Saw All Presidents

The Morse elm at the corner of Pennsylvania avenue and Fourteenth street in Washington that has seen nearly every inauguration parade. has been nominated for Il place in the hall of fame of the American Forestry asso- citation by the Washington Evening Star. The old tree has cast its shade over famous men for century, for it was the meeting place. being at the Willard hotel corner. of these famous Elen in the years gone by.
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"California Syrup of Figs"
 Child'S Best Laxative

Accept California" Syrup of Figs )nly--look for the name California on the package, then you are sure your child Is having the best and most harm less physc for the little stomach, liver and bowels. Children love its fruity taste. Full directions on each bottle. You must say "California."- ."-Adv.
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"Well?"
 'I cant make up my mind what to do. You see, cant think up any real good reason why I should be elected and I hate to conduct mud-slinging campaign and spend all my time tell Ing the people why the other fellow shouldn't he."-Detroit Free Press.
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Worse Than Outright Lie.

Many man who would shrink from q false statement will give false color-which is still more unfair, be- cause more difficult to correct.
The spectator., 1920-11-12

An ofiiceseeker always harps on the need of political reform.
The spectator., 1920-11-12
The Potter.

The potter forms what he pleaSes with soft clay, so man accomplfshes his works by his own act.-Hitopa- desa.
The spectator., 1920-11-12

The fault of man who never makes mistakes is that he doesn't.
The spectator., 1920-11-12

Reason is a mans guard and moral principle his safeguard.
The spectator., 1920-11-12
A Predicament.

I'm in a predicament." "What's the trouble ?" "I'm running for office" uXIroIl 9s
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Women of Middle Aqe

approaches this perfectly natural change in her life without expe encing train very annoying and sometimes painful symptoms Those dreadful hot flashes snoherng spells antng spells troubles and irregularities symptoms that should have prompt attention. These letters prove what successful remedy Lydia E. Pinkhams Vegetable Compound for at this time of life
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These Two Women Helped During Change of Life.

Taunton, Mass-"I could not eat or sleep for six months, had fainting spells and could not walk without help for three months, caused by female trouble. My cousin, who was doctor, told me to take Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound and it helped me greatly. Then during the Change of Life fused the same remedy. am seventy years old now and am able to do my own homework and walk one mile to church every Sunday morning and evening. am recommending the Vegetable Con- pound to my friends having the same troubles as had. Your remedy is the best on earth. l cannot find words to express my gratitude for it."-Mrs. SUSAN c. STAPLES 157 B School St., Taunton, Mass.
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1920-03-03
GLASS Of SALTS
CLEANS KIDNEYS
Il your Back is aching or Bladder
bothers, drink lots of water
and eat less meat.

When your kidneys hurt and your
lack feels sore, don't get scared and
proceed to load your stomach with a
lot OF drugs that excite the kidneys and
irritate the entire urinary tract. Keep
your kidneys clean like you keep your
bowels clean, by flushing them with a
mild, harmless salts which removes the
body's urinous waste and stimulates
them to their normal activity. The
function of the kidneys is to filter the
blood. In "a hours they strain from
1t 500 grains of acid and waste, so we
can readily understand the vital i'm
portance of keeping the kidneys active.
Drink lots of WATERFOWL can't drink
too much; also get from any pharma-
cst about four ounces of Jad Salts;
take tablespoonful in glass of water
before breakfast each morning for a
few days and your kidneys will act
fine. This famous salts is made from
the acid of grapes and lemon juice,
combined with lithia, and has been
used for generations to clean and slim
ulate clogged kidneys; also to neutral
lie the acids in urine so it no longer is
a source of irritation, thus ending
bladder weakness.
jure; makes a delightful effervescent
Whitewater drink which everyone
should take now and then to keep their
kidneys clean and active Try this,
also keep up the water drinking, and
no doubt you will wonder what became
IF your kidney trcublo ard hackaehe.
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1920-03-03
TURN HAIR DARK
WITH SAGE TEA
If Mixed with Sulphur 1t
Darkens so Naturally
Nobody can Tell.

The old-time mixture OF Sage Tea
and Sulphur for darkcninS gray.
streaked and faded hair is grand
mothers recipe. and folks are again
using 1t to keep their hair a good,
even color. which is quite sensible, rs
we are liv ing in an age when youth
full appearance is of the greatest adj
vantage.
Nowadays. though. we don't have
the troublesome task Of gathering the
sage and the mussy mixing at home
AL drug stores sell the ready-to-use
product. improved by the addition Of
other ingredients, called "Wyeth's
Sage and sulphur Compound" 1t ia
very popular because nobody can dis
cover II has Heen applied. Simply
moisten your comb or a soft brush
with It and draw this through your
hair, taking one small strand at a
time; by morning the gray hair dis
appears, but what delights the ladies
with Wyeth's Sage and Sulphur Com
pound. Is that. besides beautifully
darkenine the hair after few appli-
cations. Il also produces that soft
lustre and appearance OF abundance
which is SO attractive. THIS ready
to-use preparation is n delightful
toilet requisite for those who desire
a more youthful appearance. 1t is
not intended for tho cure, mitigation
or prevention of disease.
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1920-03-03

the clerical and shop employees of
local industries-has been guaran-
teed to provide a baseball club for
Chambersburg in the Blue Ridge
League, if the league is organized,
and myriads means Of providing a
new field for the club was dis
sed AMI agreed upon at the meeting
last night.
The first industry in town to re-
spond To the call for subscriptions
to the new field was the T. B.
Wood Sons Company, which gave
$500. The subscription was given
with the provision that the field
must be in the nature of a oommu-
nifty one, allowing shop teams and
high school athletic organizations
to use it on open dates. 1t was an
nounced at the meeting that a can
vass of the various industries in
town had shown apathy on the part
OF one and a desire on the part of
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the other to obey the wishes of it's
employees. Further efforts will be
made to interest the industries in
the proposition.
Edward Yost heads committee
composed of George Lesher, John
Hoffman, c. A. Tarner and Walter
Smith. which will stage fair for
the benefit of the baseball club and
the new field 1t is the intention of
the committee to get on the Job i'm
mediately and have the fair going
full blast by the last week in
March.
In another effort to raise the nee
essary money to provide field a
button day" will be observed in
town. The button campaign will be
operated by street canvassers on a
day to be determined upon later.
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1920-03-03
RUB BACKACHE AND
LUMBACO RIGHT OUT
Rub Pain and Stiffness away with
a small bottle of old honest
St. Jacobs Liniment


When your back is sore and lame or
lumbago, sciatica or rheumatism has
you stiffened up, don't suffer! Get a
80 cent bottle of old, honest est.
Jacobs Liniment" at any drug store,
pour little in your hand and rub it
right into the pain or ache, and by the
time you count fifty, the soreness and
lameness is gone.
Don't stay crippled! This soothing,
penetrating oil needs to be used only
once. 1t takes the ache and pain right
out of your back and ends the misery.
1t is magical, yet absolutely harmless
and doesn't burn the skin.
Nothing else stops lumbago, sciatics
and lame back misery SO promptly!
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1920-03-03
MORE "DRY" TOWNS
IN "WET' LANDSLIDE
Edwards Illinois Friends File
His Candidacy.
(By international News Servlce.)

Washington. March 3.-The SEN
ate will tackle today the sixth
Lodge reservation that Withholding
the assent of the United States to
the provision OF the peace treaty
which turned the Chinese province
of Shantung over to Japan.
This reservation like the rest of
the Lodge original program is
scheduled to be adopted again by a
majority vote, compose mostly Of
republicans. with enough democrat
ic senators voting against it to dem
onstrate that ratification is still re-
mote.
inleets into Campaign
Washington. March 3.-Iniection
of the peace treaty into the cam
paign became almost a certainty
late Tuesday afternoon as the sen.
ate again voted into the pact with
Germany two Lodge reservations
and defeated last-stand substitutes
offered by the administration demo.
Gratis.
When the senate adjourned five
Lodge reservations in all had been
written into the treaty since its re,
consideration began two weeks ago.
FIFTEEN democrats. in all. voted
for one OF the Lodge reservation
that covering the sanctity OF the
Monroe Doctrine Had they been
present Senators Ashurst and Walsh
Massachusetts, In all probability
would have joined the democratic
reealcitrants. But II democrats,
minus the votes that will be lost
among the bitter-enders. cannot
join with the Lodge republicans
and record the requisite two-thirds
majority.
The Monroe Doctrine reservation
written into the treaty once more
is one Of two reservations to which
the president is regarded as ire
vocably opposed. The other affects
Article 10. designated by the presi-
dent as the heart of the treaty"
and there is every indication the
senate will be unyielding also on
the reservation to Article 10.
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1920-03-03
B0LSHEV|K-TURKISH
ALLIANCE UNLIKELY
PoIand's Former Premier
Also Dubious Of Soviet.
by international News Servlce.)


London, March 3.-"An allique
between the Russian bolsheyiks
and the Turks is most improbable
the Constantinople correspondent
of the Daily Express telegraphed
today. His message said that care
full inquiry among British refugees
from Southern Russia establishes
that the recent soviet advance near
the Black Sea, the Caspian Sea
and the Sea of Azov was not ae-
companied by more than the usual
amount Of shooting and pillage."
The British fugitives declare that
the Russian volunteer army Is
worse than the soviet army.
Paderwisk Warns
Paris, March 3.-Ignace Jan Pa
derewski. former premier of Pol
and, who has been residing in Swift
zerland has left for London to con-
suit with the supreme council Oh
peace between Poland and Soviet
Russia according to information re-
ceived here today. NJ. Paderewski
sent word that he would urge the
premiers to scan carefully the So
Wet peace offer"
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1920-03-03
DRINK HOT TEA
FOR A BAD COLD

Get small package of Hamburg
Breast Tea at any pharmacy. Take
tablespoonful of the tea, put a cup of
boiling water upon it, pour through
sieve and drink teacup full at any
time during the day or before retiring.
1t is the most effective way to break a
cold and cure grip, as it opens the
pores of the skin, relieving congestion.
Also loosens the bowels, thus driving
a cold from the system.
Try it the next time you suffer from
a cold or the grip 1t is inexpensive
and entirely vegetable, therefore cafe
and harmless.
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1920-03-03
KINGS DAUGHTERS NOTES

Mrs. William Mason and Oliver
Lord have been admitted for trea'-
ment.
Mrs. Mary Walters and Cinques'
to Florida, who were patients. have
been dismissed and returned TO
their home.
Miss Louise Dick. of the nursing
STAFF, who has been Ill, is GONZALES
cling at her home.
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AMONG THE SICK.

Mrs. Lorena Bremen and child. OF
East Moler avenue, who have been
sick with the grip. are improving.
Mr.. Conrad Hopper Is sick at his
home on East Moler avenue with the
grip.
Miss Mildred Pultz, who has been
i'll at her home on Boyd avenue, IL
very much better and will be able to
sit up today.
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1920-03-03

Mr.. C. V. Pownall, of East King
street, the we'll known realty deal
er and insurance representative,
who has been Ill for the past five
weeks, is very much better and on
the road to recovery.
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1920-03-03
NATAL STATISTIC

Born to Mr.. and Mrs. Gracen Ba-
ker, $50 West Martin street, a son.
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1920-03-03

A number Of local people will
leave to attend a Sunday school
in Clarksburg.
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downward to ply
steal and mental
decay while others
at so are strong,
active, alert and
seemingly growing
younger ev cry
year. One class
withers and dies
like leaves in au-
tumn VIII ii e t h e
other by keeping
up a strong power
of re S i S t a n c c
against disease may
pass the three score
and ten mark with
surprising health.
strength and vigor.
But you cannot
expect to look and
feel young and
vigorous unless YOU
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1920-03-03
CHAMBERSBURC HAS
SUFFICIENT FUNDS
TO GUARANTEE TEAM
Lovers Of Sport Come Across
With Money.

Discussing the baseball situation
in Chambersburg, this mornings
public Opinion says:
Enough money, s3,175,-not in
Guiding the money subscribed by
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have plenty or iron in your blood,
and physicians explain below why
they prescribe organic iron-Nux-
sted Iron-to supply the iron de-
fciency in the weak. nervous, and
rundown so as to build them up
into stronger, healthier men and
women.
MANY man and woman who ought
stll 10 be young In feeling is losing the old
time vim and energy that makes life worth
Sold in this city by r. l.. Snod-
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Read The Martinsburg Journal.
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Read the Martinsburg Journal.
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Hospital. Thousands are agong and
breaking down at time when they should
be enjoying perfect health because ansemia
lack of iron in the blood-has fastened
its grip on them and Us sapp;ng their
strength, vitality and energy But in my
opinion you can't make strong, keen, force.
ful men and healthy rosy-cheeked women
by feeding them on metallic iron. The
old forms of metallic iron must 60 through
a digestive process to transform them into
organic iron-Nuxated Iron-before they
are ready to be taken up and assiInilated
by the human system. ! strongly advise
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1920-03-03

living simply because their blood
is starving for want of iron" says
DR.. James Francis Sullivan, for
1nerly Physician Of Bellevue
Hospital Outdoor Dept.), New
Nnrk- and The Wcstchcster County
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1920-03-03

original packages and see that this par
ticular name (Nuxated Iron) appears on
the package. If you have taken prepara-
lions such az NIX and Iron and othc-
similar iron products and failed to get re-
suits. remember that u2h products arc an
entirely different thing from Nuxated
Iron"
DR.. George II. Baker. formerly Physician
and Surgeon. Monmouth Memorial Hospital
of New Jersey, says: From a careful ex-
ANIMATION OF the formula ana my own Tess
of NuXated Iron. feel convinced that il is
preparation which any physician can take
himself or prescribe for his patients with
the utmost confidence of obtaining highly
beneficial and satisfactory results"
HAEuTIcruuEs Torr. HuIsed Iron which has been
used hy Or. Sullivan md other physicians With such
surprising results Is net secret remedy, but which
Is well known 20 druggists everywhere. Unlike the
older inorganic iron p'ouc' II Is Easily sssnated and
does mot inJure ths teeth, MAKE them black upset
fhe stomsch The uauutscturss Fuarant.s snecss,fsl
and entirely satisfactory results Va every pureha.,r
they will refund money. is dT.nssd BY all good
druggists,
Evening star., 1920-11-01
PLANNING BUDGET
Of SCHOOL NEEDS
Authorities Preparing Def
cheney Estimates for Sub
mission to Congress.

Work preparatory to drafting
deficiency appropriation bill for pres
entation to Congress next month was
started today by public school au-
thorities. The deficiency measure.
which will ask for the funds neces-
sary to keep the schools in operation
until next June, will be completed
early in December. Every official in
the school system today was work
ing out an iteInized list of the lndi-
vidual needs and the appropriation
necessary.
VIII Make Report Wednesday.
All data gathered by them will be
submitted Wednesday to Maj. Ray
mond o. Wilmarth, chief accountant
of the public schools. who VIII nave
the task of estimating the amount OF
money Congress will be asked to pro-
vide to run the schools during the
last semester of the 1920 school
year. -,
The deficiency appropriation bill
will carry recommendatlons Tor ad-
ditional FUNDS for the night school
system and for the purchase of sup
plies for children in the elementary
institutions. 1t was pointed out to-
day that the paper supply will be
exhausted by February 1. and FUNDS
will be necessary to repienish for
Funds also will be necessary to pur-
chase additional textbooks for pupils
in the graded schools.
Night Schools Largest Item.
The largest appropriation to be
asked for in the deficiency measure
probably will be for the night
schools The $4,000 appropriated for
the operation of the night schools
this year win virtually be exhausted
in March. and unless Congress grants
additional funds they will be forced
to close.
Evening star., 1920-11-01
ENGINEER LACK
MAYCLOSE TWO
LOCAL SCHOOLS

There are two positions in the
District public school system, each
paying 1920 year. which no
one will accept. No red tape
is necessary to get the jobs, but
for some reason at least score
of men have fatty refused to take
them.
The positions are those of en-
gineers. One is open at the Eliza
beth V. Brown School in Chevy
Chase and the other at the Ia
koma School. Unless these va
cancies are filled soon school Of
ficials have planned to close the
buildings, thus depriving several
thousand children of an education.
One man applied for the posi-
tion at the Brown School today.
stating that he came from Penn
sylvania to take the job. When
the duties of a school engineer
were outlined to him he laughed
heartily and left the Franklin
School. Some of the duties of
school engineer are: Attend to
the fires, help clean the building
and act as special policeman at
the school The hours of labor
average about twelve a day.
Evening star., 1920-11-01
CANADA OPENS WAR RISK.
LEGISLATION Similar to Provision
Here Put Into Effect.

The Dominion Of Canada has re-
Gently put into effect a returned SOL
diers' insurance act, similar to the
war risk insurance policies effective
for soldiers Of the United States. ac-
cording to advices received today at
the Department of Commerce
Under the provisions of the act, any
honorably discharged soldier sailor
or nurse of the Canadian forces domi-
ciled and resident in Canada may in
sure with the government to an
amount Of $500 to $1,000. In addi-
ton to former members of the
Canadian expeditionary forces, the
privileges of the act are available
TO any one. male or female, who
served during the world war in the
British army or with the forces of
any Of the allied or associate powers.
provided they were domiciIed and
resident in Canada before the war
anu hold an honorable discharge.