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The Washington times., 1920-03-16
ASKS REDUCED ALIMONY
BECAUSE OF HIGH PRICES
Robert X. Mickey Tells Court He
Can't Pay $40 Per Week
to Wife.

Robert X. Mickey, formerly promi-
nently connected with the General
Shipbuilding Company, of Alexandria,
Va, appeared before Justice Bailey in
the District Supreme Court yesterday
and declared that he has not been
able, because of the high cost of liv-
ing, to pay alimony Of $40 per week
to his wife. Mrs. Maude l. Mickey.
Mickey offered to assign claim of
$500 which he holds to his wife il the
court consents. Justice Bailey took
the matter under advisement.
In her original suit for . limited d.
vorce and alimony, Mrs. Mickey al
legged that she and her husband had
had a conference at which he Is said
to have urged her to get divorce
from him and offered to pay her a
lump sum Of $4,000 for so doing.
Upon her refusal to agree to this
proposition, the husband is alleged to
have told his wife that he would have
nothing more to do with her and that
he would take the initiative in di-
vorce proceedings.
Mrs. Mickey also alleged that at the
time of her filing her suit for divorce
her husband was living separate from
her at 1414 Decatur street northwest,
where she claimed she was Informed
he was housing his stenographer and
the latter's mother and sister. At
torneys wilton J. Lambert and Ru-
dolph II. Yeatman are her attorneys.
The Washington times., 1920-03-16
DAUGHTER GETS ESTATE
OF SLAIN MUSIC TEACHER
Mrs. Gertrude Mann Leaves All to
Child Under Will Dated
June 8, 1919.

Mrs. Gertrude Mann, who was found
murdered March IL, last, in a lonely
spot of woods just off Rodman street
and west OF Connecticut avenue north
west, in her will, filed for probate
yesterday, named her daughter, Miss
Margaret Mann, as her sole benefi
ciary. The will Is dated June o, 1919
Naming her sons, James A and Vim
cent L. Toomey, as executors, the will
of Mrs. Ellen c. Toomey, dated jan
uary 90 1916. was filed for probate
today. Testatrix sets out $3.50 for
masses, and directs that proceeds OF
an insurance policy on her life be di-
vided among her children. The rest
OF the estate is given to the sons to
be held in trust by them. the income
therefrom to be paid to the daughters,
Helen J. and Geraldine c. Toomey,
while they remain unmarried.
Tho will of Robert Meyer. an in
mate of the Soldiers Home was filed
for probate today. Mrs. Frank Bar
now, OF Mountain View, Cal, is to
have $500 and Mrs. Elsa Miller, of
Berlin, Germany Is to receive all the
monies in bank, real and personal
property. II. X. Bentley, executive
clerk at the Soldiers Home is named
as executor.
The Washington times., 1920-03-16
W. H. HARRISON INDORSED
TO HEAD POLICE DEPT.
Captain of Eighth Precinct Favored
at Meeting of Georgetown
Citizens.

Capt. william III. Harrison, OF the
Eighth precinct station. was Endorsed
as a candidate for appointment as
superintendent OF the metropolitan
police force in a resolution adopted
by the Georgetown Citizens Associa-
ton held last night in Potomac Bank
Hall.
Following the adoption OF the reso-
luton. which was introduced by
George W. Ofrut, a special committee
was appointed to bring the attention
OF the proper authorities to the ac-
ton OF the association.
Urging the Immediate installation
OF adequate boulevard lights along
the principal thoroughfares OF George
town, another resolution, introduced
by =. A. Bowles. was unanimously
adopted.
Engineer Commissioner c. w. Kutz
delivered an illustrated lecture on the
activities OF the branch of the Dis
trict government OF which he Is the
head. and Capt. F.. Il. Gesler outlined
the progress made so far in the con-
struction of the new Key Bridge.
The Washington times., 1920-03-16

Pleasant Pellets. To build up after
the grip-to make red blood and
fill the body with vim, vigor and
vitality, take an iron tonic, known
as "Irontic, and sold at most drug
stores, or that well-known herbal
tonic which has been so favorably
known for the past fifty years,
Doctor Pierce's Golden Medical
Discovery. This is made from
roots and barks of forest trees and
brings the freshness of the woods
right to you!
Fever is diminished by the use of
Anuric Tablets, but in addition the
arms and hands may be bathed
with water (tepid) in which q
tablespoonful of saleratus to q
quart of water has been dis
solved. This may be kept up
continuously.
HEADACHE: For the headache, q
cool pack Of saleratus water applied
to the forehead is of great help
The Washington times., 1920-03-16
TURNS BACK WHEN TOLD
OF HER HUSBANDS DEATH


Mrs. Bessie Masters Webb. who left
Washington several days ago, to meet
her husband at San Pedro, Calf, Is
returning home. grief-stricken today.
Mrs Webb was informed OF the
death of Lieut. Comdr James Ross
Webb. when she reached Jandbilla.
Neb. He met death when his sub
marine. the Hi. went aground Fri
day. at the mouth Of Magdalena Bay.
Lower California
In command of the submersible
Commander Webb was due to arrive
shortly at the Pacific submarine base
at San Pedro, for which he had sailed
from the Canal Zone. On the leg Of
the journey between Balboa and La
Unions. Mexico. the underwater craft
went aground at the mouth OF Mad
dalena Bay. resulting In the death
OF four OF the crew.
After several unsuccessful at
tempts. Commander Wobbs family
communicated with Mrs.. Wobb at
Junabilla, Neb., yesterday. informing
her about the wreck of the HI, and
she Immediately turned homeward
She will arrive here tomorrow oil
Thursday.
Commander Webb. son OF James M
Webb, freight claim agent OF the
Southern railroad, Is we'll known In
Wash ington. He Is a graduate OF
Central High School and OF the Nava
Academy at Annapolis, With hi
wife, he lived at his parents home
1918 Monroe street northwest.
The Washington times., 1920-03-16
Sheets at Special Prices

36-inch Fruit of the Loom
Nainsook, beautiful finish for
undergarments. Special, yard,
39c.
40-inch Domestic Nainsook
the ideal cloth for infants
and hot weather undergar-
ments. Special, yard, 35c.
36-inch No. $50 Domestic
Longcloth, for family uses.
Special, yard, 29c.
72x99 Bontex Sheets, %-bed
size, extra long. Special, s2.19.
The Washington times., 1920-03-16

1t gets you in the neck, head or
Acknowledgment oh, how you
suffer! All on account of that little
influenza bacillus. 1t is fact that
when nature tries to throw off the
poisons from the body the result
sometimes is inflammation Of the
kidneys. Therefore, the best way
Is to assist nature as much as you
can either before or after the
attack by throwing off the poisons
(toxins) from the body thru the
excretory organs, such as the
bowels, skin and kidneys. Take
mustard footballs, drink plenty
of hot water, hot or cold lemon
ade, and take DR.. Pierce's Anuric
Tablets for the kidneys and back
ache. Then keep liver and bowels
active. Take an occasional pur-
gative, made up of May apple,
leaves of aloe, jalap, and made into
tiny, sugar-coated pills-to be had
at every drug store, as DR.. Pierce's
The Washington times., 1920-03-16
D. c. MAY RESTORE
j DAYLIGHT SAVING
PROPOSAL Meeting with Wide
Approval, With Public Meeting
on Plan Scheduled.

Daylight saving. through local ar
rsnxement, seems to be an assured
thing for the Capital. even though
congress may not pass the bill before
IT." remarked today Fred A.. Fenning
chairman of the daylight saving COM
mlttee of the Board OF Trade.
Interest In the efforts OF the Board
OF Trade to inaugurate daylight saw
Ing from the last Sunday in March TO
the last Sunday in October has gone
beyond expectations. IL Is expected
that the meeting OF those interested
In daylight saving to be held in the
District Building on Friday night will
be crowded.
Several members OF Congress, from
cities that now have local day light
saving regulations, will speak at the
demonstration. Isaac Cans, chairman
OF the Daylight savings committee OF
the Chamber OF Commerce, also will
address the gathering Friday night
The Washington times., 1920-03-16
.BLAMES OFFICERS
FOR LOW NAVY PAY
MondeII Asserts Enlisted Mems
Increases Held Up by frank
First" Demand.

Stirred by reports that the navy In
becoming disintegrated because Con
gress has denied higher pay to the
enlisted personnel, Majority Leader
Mondell in a speech in the House to-
day blamed the higher officers OF the
service for holding up the increased
pay bill.
-The only reason why the petty Of
f,cers and enlisted men are not given
increased pay" declared Mr.. Mondell.
"is because the commissioned officers
OF the army and navy, some OF them
getting salaries ranging into thou
sands, insist that the pay OF these
enlisted men shall not be Increased
until their own salaries are raised
VI to High Officers.
at is the attitude OF these men
that has kept the pay OF enlisted
men from being increased, and NOT
the attitude OF members of the House
and the Senate" declared Mr.. Mon
dell
$50 long as the colonies, the brlga-
der generals. and the admirals Keep
/ insisting that their pay must be IN
/ creased, too, then the matter Will De
held up Indefinitely.
"But IL they are willing to have
the pay OF the men who actually do
the work increased, whether their
own pay Is increased or not, the mat
ter will be DONE" he said
Congressman Mondell vigorously
defended the navy from the criticisms
that is becoming disintegrated be-
cause skilled mechanics are leaving
the service for higher pay In outside
work.
!, Navy Not Disintegrating.
THE navy isn't disintegrated; II
isn't going to pieces" Mr.. Mondell de-
clared. 1T is not true that all Is
lost except honor, as indicated by
these reports"
Mr. Mondell pointed out that at
least two-thirds of the people OF the
United States are not getting pay in
excess of what they were getting be-
fore the war in proportion to the
high cost OF living.
He urged the men in various
branches of the service to be patient
until the Congress knew where the
country stood In the matter of public
revenue.
Members of the House and Senate.
he declared, were anxious to increase
the pay of the enlisted men of the
army and navy. but owing to the real
necessity for economy 1T is impossible
to make sweeping increases in all
other branches of the Government
service.
He declared that II the coast guard
and a number of other divisions who
were demanding increases along with
the army and navy were taken care
Of it would require an expenditure Of
several hundred millions of dollars.
The Washington times., 1920-03-16
INVITED BY COLORED ~. w.

The colored branch of the Y. w.
c. A. has invited Mrs. James S. Cush-
man, of New York, president OF the
National War Work Council OF the
Y. w. c. A., to inspect the building
which will house the colored branch
when in Washington on Thursday.
An appropriation for the erection OF
this building, which is now under
construction at Ninth street and
Rhode Island avenue northwest, was
made last August by the National
War Work Council
The Washington times., 1920-03-16
Anniversary Sale
Window Awnings

Complete with fixtures, ready to hang.
Come in % to 5O-inch widths. These are
made of strong, closely woven striped awning
materials, mounted on flexible steel frames
and finished with deep scalloped valance. Ex-
ceptional values at these Anniversary sale
The Washington times., 1920-03-16

Anniversary Sales in Domestic Department Which WW
appeal to Thrifty Housewives
The Washington times., 1920-03-16
STATE DEPT. LACKS NEWS
ON BOLIVIAN OUTBREAK

The State Department today was
without information as to reports of
an outbreak in Bolivia, in which the
Peruvian legation at La Paz was at
| lacked
The Washington times., 1920-03-16
REPORT BREDOW SLAIN,

LONDON, March 16-General Bre-
dow, who is alleged to have been re-
sponsible for Jewish pogroms in
South Russia, has been shot and
killed by his own attendants, accord
ing to a Moscow dispatch.
The Pensacola journal., 1920-02-08
Along Auto Row
BY 7. n. LACY.

palace developed into something OF a
reception at the Nash booth. The
be. small brother TO the present six.
IN every respect it is the Nash Six
except for slightly smaller size. The
engine is a block identical with that of
the six, except for its small number
of cylinders. Cylinder dimensions are
the same as in the six, the design
throughout is the same. The wheel
base is 116 in, five inches shorter than
that of the six, the tires arc smaller,
being thirty-two by three and one
half. but they are Cords; the body is
a strictly ive-passenger one. but with
plenty of room for that number. Fin
ish and upholstering and lines are in
keeping with the Nash reputation. The
price has not been announced, but it is
The Pensacola journal., 1920-02-08

week six second hand cars. They also
report business far ahead of last year,
as they carry a complete line of au-
tomobile accessories and one of the
largest stocks of tires in West Flor
ida. They have three boys on the
The Pensacola journal., 1920-02-08

front to put air in your tires and
give you water free. They also have
a service truck that they will send you
gasoline oil or supplies and change
your tires anywhere in the city.
The Pensacola journal., 1920-02-08
to be assumed that it will be IN the
$1,000 class

The Southern Tire and Electric Co.
has installed a modern battery depart
ment. Everything in batteries is their
motto and only experts are employed
in the battery department They are
prepared to handle, charge and re-
pair any battery of any make and in
addition are handling the famous
Vesta battery which carries an eigh-
teen months replacement guarantee
The Vesta is claimed by the Southern
Time and Electric Co. to be the best
constructed battery made in America.
In addition to their battery depart
ment the Southern Tire and Electric
Co. is squarely in the automobile
gone. They care for tires and have
a repair department as well as
garage and may be handling cars be-
fore long.
The Pensacola journal., 1920-02-08

The Pensacola Buick Supply Co. re-
ports good business for the past week.
Beside taking orders for six new
Bucks they have sold during the past
The Pensacola journal., 1920-02-08

In speaking of the Nash Four C. p.
Rowan said:
$50 much interest has been aroused
by the word that the Nash company
was to add a light four to its line, to
supplement the present six, that the
first showing of the new car at the
Carrizozo outlook. [volume] (Carrizozo, N.M.) 1910-1945, 1920-05-21

the possessor Of n million Of anything
can always give favon."
"a whole cotilllon." agreed Andrea.
"Hnving n million, | shall have no
difficulty In building h railroad across
Afrlcn with other peoples money. and
having built one, I shall build another
and then another. To put II in n nut
shell. ! might say that from now on
all my prayers will be stated In terms
OF miles OF rondhed-whnt you English
call permanent way. other and grenter
men have built empires; should like
TO knit them together"
"When ARE you going TO startf"
asked Andrea.
"Ive started already" answered
Trevor. "Tve got my stnke and a
steamer besides; That's pure velvet
nowadays"
am tell you when you really
started" said Andrea. 1.-THE moment
you connected your inner fame with
the star OF Transport"
you're coming on" said Trevor,
pleased at her remembering.
"And why" said Andrea, 'have you
never once played The phonogrnphT
"Ehl I" exclaimed Trevor. his mind
turning somersnult. Look here" he
protested, "are you trying to bowl me
over with my own philosophy OF con-
trnsts7 What the devil has the phono-
graph got TO do with stars and inner
fnmes7 The d. thing isn't mine
thut's why I never use It. It's tainted
by It's prospective ownership"
Manchester" unused Andrea aloud.
Her eyes flashed a smile at him,
"Well. anyway, l know It's going 70
be nwfully jolly"
"Whatf The photograph"
mo. silly. Building railroads"
Carrizozo outlook. [volume] (Carrizozo, N.M.) 1910-1945, 1920-05-21

There IL a Judge in New York who,
because Of his high temper and arbi-
trnry decisions, doesn't enjoy the nd.
mirntion Of the legal gentry, and he
knows II. Ono day while passing
through the corridor OF the courts
building he overheard n lawyer, In con.
versntlon with another, make a de-
cidedly dlsrespcctful nlluslon TO "the
decision Of that fool Judge"
"You, sirl How dare you speak Of
me in that manner, slrT" the old Judge
Numbered.
q fine you 500 for contempt Of
court, sir |"
"But. your honor" the man protest.
ed. II was not referring TO the Judge
OF this honorable court. I was speak.
ing OF n judge In Pennsylvania"
"Don't you dare contradict me, sir I"
the Judge stormed. "Don't try 10 squlrm
out OF II. Everybody knows that when
a lawyer OF this city says anything
about u 'foSl Judge he is talking
about me-
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1920-11-01

is an expert on chorus girls hosiery,
and In time Nancy maFriss the man with
the naughty eyes and the couple settles
down In little love nest.
A baby genes to the nest and Nancy,
who has given UP the stage, thinks she
has found happiness, but husband Dick
has net kept his eyes at his fireside, but
has fastened them upon one Lila Grant,
alse Of the stage,
When Nancy hears Of this, she goes
back to the stage and scores a big TIL
umph, but 1t dexelepes that the real man
for Nancy has always been lowering at
a respectable distance In the background
and appears at the right time,
DPinian; The beauty Of Miss AacDonr
aid aids her In making Nancy an appeal
ing character; the rest OF the cast is cem-
petent and the photography is good.
At the Circle all week.
t. i, IL
AT THE ISIS.
The Isis Is Offering deep Waters" a
stsry Of the lighthouse district along
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1920-11-01
THE STAGE.

THE STAGE.
MARY" a new musical comedy, Will
open weeks engagement at Bnglish's
tonight, with a cast selected by George
H. Conan.
Paul Decker and company In And
| Scr" is one OF the acts Of Importance
on the new bill at Keith's this week.
The Five Musical Rosebuds IL the act
Of chief Importance at the Lyric.
"Tiddledy Winks." with Harry D..
Levan, opened a weeks engagement at
the Park today.
The attraction at the Rialto this week
| is a new musical comedy company In
"Dan Cupid"
A new vaudeville and movie bin II
| being offered at the Broadway today.
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1920-11-01

shift from the Canadian border to the
Mexican border and II is In she latter To-
cation that the camera man has snapped
some good desert scenes.
Russell plays the role Of an officer Of
the mounted police who is sent to a fort
in Canada to break up a gang Of fur
smugglers and while there falls In love
with the daughter Of the chief smuggler.
When the chief smuggler is arrested
and jailed the daughter aids her father
10 escape and the pair hurries to the
Mexican border with hussell in hot pur-
suit.
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1920-11-01

the big scene of the movie when her soh
returns from war with a wounded arm
which threatens to prevent him froIa
playing his violin. of which he is con-
sidered a master. One will look for
many months for more touching and
genuine acting than done by Vera Cor
don in "HumoIesaue."
We have reviewed this picture at length
previously, and 1t is only necessary ia
say that "Humoresque" is the real thing
and may be seen at Mister Smiths all
week.
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1920-11-01

some Of the most
natural and genC-
inc acting ever res
corded by a ca
mera.
To our way OF
Ii in King Miss
Gordon is the
most at u r a ]
mother on the
screen today, and
we have seen "Hu
moresque" four
times aud probably
will see 1t again
before it's engage
ment closes at
Mister Smiths. She
Ia MAGNIFICENT liz,
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1920-11-01

y o 7 { h " Q s {
Mounted Police
OF Canada should
be in the Chal-
lenge of the
Law
Movie actors like
Russell seem to
long for a chance
to do one OF
those great out
Of door movies,
but The Chal-
lenge of the
Law" goes one
better than the
regular n orth-
west movie story
as the SCENES
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1920-11-01
~ = D. HICkM AN.

The movie, while New York Sleeps,
might as we'll had been named what
Happens in New York Between Midnight
and the Time the AIilkman Comes
Around" or Easy Money and Quick
Death in the Big City"
1t is impossible to take while New
York Sleeps seriously. as hundreds of
melodramatie tricks are used in rapid
succession to shock those witnessing the
Picture
Those who love TO- 20 and 30-cent nelo-
drama on the stage will find all the
thrills of that stage transferred to the
screen in this Fox movie.
The movie is divided into three stories
the first concerns the wife Of wealthy
man who fails to tell her husband that
she has beea married before and that
her husband is still living although she
thought him dead and no divorce had
been obtained; there Is a shooting and
husband No. 1 is dead.
The second story deals with a gay
peacock who lures men to her apart
meats and there she stages a fake sui
eide; her supposedly ipFable husband
arrives on the scene as the man in the
case Is faced with the murder; the man
hands over $4,000 in cold cash; the sup
pesedly dead vampire comes to life after
TIE male victim DEPARTS the woman and
her confederate plan to trim some other
rieh "simps" in Brooklyn as the detec-
tires arrive and it's all over fer the
Tanp and her confederate.
The third story concerns Nina, her
husband, who is a night Waterman, a
leader of gang and the father Of the
hight Waterman.
Pie father is a paralytic who cannot
speak except with his eyes. and in this
method he tips the detectives on to the
real murderers Of her son.
This episode is so realistic that it is
s gFewsome and the acting OF Estelle Tay-
Tor, Earl Metcalf and Harry Sothern Ger
tainly has a terrific punch.
Opinion: II you want to be shocked
with underworld life, gun play, mys-
tery and melodramatie realism, then you
are safe. but II you are a quiet sort Of
person and have nerves-weli, "while
New York Sleeps" is no place for YOU.
AT the Murat all week
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1920-11-01
MELODRAMATICT THRILLS ABOUND IN FOX MOVIE
Movie ColoniaMaeDnaId Is Well CaLOue the Farm

THE City Sparrow is Of the familiar
brand of dollhouse love Affairs in which
the country gentlemen triumphs over
the gentlemen of the city whe wears
clothes on credit and smokes cigarettes
of a Turkish name.
Walter Hers, Clyde Fillmore, Rose
cade, Robert Brewer and others are IN
the cast.
On view at the Alhambra today, Tues
day and Wednesday.
l. II IN
''ATAMMA KANTGR"
rs REAL MOTHER.
When the history of the movies Is writ
ten for 1920 1t will contain the statemenE
that the work of Vera Gordon as Mamma
Kantor, the Hebrew mother in "Hg-
moresque,p has contributed to the screen
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1920-11-01

the New England coast, which has been
discussed at length in this space
The current bill includes a Mack SEN
nett farce called Dent Weaken"
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1920-11-01
WHY DOES a WOMAN
CHOOSE A SPORT AS A HUBBYY

+ II IL
WHY DOES a WOMAN
CHOOSE A SPORT AS A HUBBY?
After seeing Katherine Macdonald In
Curtain" could not refrain from ask
Ing the question: Why do some women
pick such awful weakings for hus-
band?
which Miss Macdonald is asking consid-
Grafton Mt the Circle this week, does not
attempt to answer the question, but has
woven, an intensely human story areund
the fact that some wemen do fall head
over heels in love with some awful crop
pers in husbands.
In this ease Miss Macdonald is cast
as Nancy Bradshaw, an actress, who
falls in love with Dick Cunningham. who