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The Columbus weekly courier., 1920-10-08

Pedestrians passing the school last
Monday noon were terrified upon
hearing scrocches and walls coming
from the school room. Some thought
a was n political speech hy one of
the teachers for Ruth Merrill, but
upon lntesileailDH " was found 10
be the high school quartelte unicr-
ialnlng The student body.
The Columbus weekly courier., 1920-10-08
sew Lon oF TM.Ly c.Rps

The Courier office has received a
new lot ~ Tally Cards for bridge
players.
The Columbus weekly courier., 1920-10-08

Tho X. X. X. Club was entertained
rl the homo OF Miss sonora Lovclt
and Miss Olipell COnof last Friday
tvenlne. Delicious rpfrcchmenis 0f
snndwlchs cake and chocolate were
served. The evening vas spent IN
games and dancing
The Columbus weekly courier., 1920-10-08

fleu.rnani Col. Ripley and fam.
ily lcaye tomorrow for Camp Ben
ming at Columbus. Ga.
The Columbus weekly courier., 1920-10-08

Ralph Stewart Of the 0. N. G. con-
siriciion department has returned
from a visit Ia his homo al LnnIs-
lana. Mo. Ne didn't call on Hue
klchcrry Finn while there but he
visited some Of his haunls.
The Columbus weekly courier., 1920-10-08

Major Aadara o. The haac nospl-
irl has been taking Ia The festivities
Al ~ paso.
The Columbus weekly courier., 1920-10-08

Lieutenant Booth has departed for
Camp Travis At San Antonio whore
he will take up his new duties.
Booth was popular IN camp and
town.
The Columbus weekly courier., 1920-10-08

There were nlnoly-slx pupils who
received the Qosrler-day holiday
The Columbus weekly courier., 1920-10-08

Remember you save 80 is cents on EVERY
Dollar, you pay. ONE dollar will save you
many
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1920-05-19
BIG TRANSPORTING
EVENT HERE OPENS
Many Washington Men TAX
ing Part in Southern Zone
Tournament.

Spurred on by the chance to prove
their mettle before some of the best
known traDshooters in the United
States. the members of the Washing
ton Gun Club turned out In full AT
the preliminary day of the first
the American Trapshootins Associa-
ton, which opened this afternoon on
the grounds If, the local ella. II ~.
south end OF the Highway bridge.
The American Trapshocting Asso-
citation is completely reoreaniZing the
sport of trapShooting. and the tourna-
.nent which opened today is the first
major event of its KIND ever htid IN
Washington.
The program arranged by the as
citation for the southern zone handi-
&. tournament is expected to pro
.-stit genuine sport for All classes oil
lay target shooters at niinHaim OF
Expense. and is under the direct per
:onal management of Stoney Mc9linn.
,scretary- manager of the American
r:apshootins association. and J.. NJ.
,,aclton. regional secretary manager
j. the southern zone.
Starting tomorrow. shooting will
'cgin each day at o'clock.
Contestants are requested to make
ntrieS for the entire program each
lay. Money will :e refunded on ali
tacontested events. except the pre-
urinary and southern handicaps,
Two Big Events Today.
The events to be decided today are
he southern amateur eighteen-yard
rapshooting championship and the
,outhern amateur cha mpionShiD at
"s.ble targets. The former includes
me hundred single targets, eighteen
ards rise, five events of twenty tar
sets each. Entrance $3.50 (the price
= sargets). Optional sweep on each
vent. 81; total, $40. divided high
'unS. two moneys for each ten entries
,r fraction thereof.
The winner will receive the Ameri-
IAN Trapshooting Association medal.
,mblematic of the championship. The
mateur contestants who are credited
With the second and third highest to-
ais on the one hundred targets mot
lass shooting) will receive trophies
resented by the Washington Gun
Club.
The southern amateur championship
1t double targets includes twenty-five
Jairs, sixteen yards rise. two events OF
Ten and fifteen pairs, respectively. En-
rance. s1.50 (the price of targets).
rptional sweep on the fifty targets, IS,
iivided high-gun system, two moneys
or each ten entries or fraction there
Of
The winner will receive the Amri-
can Trapshooting Association medal,
7rilblematic Of the championship, and
he second and third highest totals on
The fifty targets will receive trophies
from the club,
The Washington Introductory and the
hundred gold medal will
be the chief events tomorrow.
The tournament will last four days.
Buses viii meet cars at the Virginia
end Of Highway bridge to convey
visitors to the grounds.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1920-05-19
SCHOOL Or THE THREE BIS.
Washington Should Support Miss
Burroughs' Institution.

70 the Editor Of The Star:
trust that the response to the APP
zeal OF Miss Mamie H. Burroughs
twei1 styled "tke woman Booker T.
Washington') for her training school
or colored women and girls at
Lincoln Heights may be quick and
large. Miss Burroughs is doing a
great service to this community and
% the country at large. Her school
gives practical illustration in its sue
cess of what can be done under Its
motto of "self-heip." 1t was started
~ Miss Burroughs and her colored
friends without the l.elp of white
friends. and by unusual Intelligence,
industry and economy 1t has won its
light TO live. It's very success de-
nands larger facilities and therefore
gives II the right to call upon the
est OF us for money. Any one who
sesitates to give should go out to
lincoln Heights and see the modest
tut attractive plant which. outwardly
Is we'll as inwardly shows the high
'tandard OF clean and orderly living
hat the school maintains. A visitor
would be well repaid by meeting Miss
Burroughs and her assistants and
pupils at what she calls the school
81 the Three BE- ''Bible, bath and
broom" where she trains the heart.
lead and hands in sane and practical
ways. During my experience as Com
missioner and since have never
seen an institution that has given 4
deserves the support OF 1he public,
1t affords fine opportunity for
constructive philanthropy.
HENRY B. F. MCFARLAND.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1920-05-19
TOBACCO MEN TOLD NOT
TO FEAR PROHIBITION
President Eisenlohr Addresses An.
nual Convention Held in
This CITY.

No danger of enactment Of laws or
a constitutional amendment prohibit
ing the growing, manufacture or sale
OF tobacco is fsreseen by CharIas ].
Elssnlonr or Philadelphia. president
Of the Tobacco Mercha nts' Assacia-
tion of the United States.
Iesacco and liquor are not to he
buried in the same grave" President
Eiseniohr assured the convention Of
the association, in session here today.
and there is not the slightest basis
or rear mat the use of teba Gee will
be prohibited
declaring that the tobacco industry
IS nov paying le the federal govern
sent more than 1895, 900, 900 a year in
Nternal revenue taxes, President Els
"Ar asserted that that amount is
~ per cent OF the total internal
ieFnhun taxes collected on tobacco
3efore enactment of the first war rev.
.nue q :. In the name of the organ
izati"c ..e protested against further
incrcIs.-' in tobacco taxes, asserting
that aeu 'tionai Increases would not
result IN Increased revenues. but
would d. re;ise the total of taxes col
lected because of decreased consump-
ton cue 70 necessarily advanced
prices to consumers.
''1'0ha ccc,' President Eisenlohr
said, "loes not excite or intexicate,
put soothes AID nacifes 1t promotes
sober de!ihcE@ Ion and moral contcr,t-
,reni l. does not lure men from the
fires.ie, bit cements family ties not
on3: is tobacco the greatest soiace
GROWN to man, but 1t upheld the
morale Of American troops In the
wor'd war under every conceivable
coaI'.t;on"
Abont is9 members Of the assoc:a-
t'n3, representing the tobac trade
o: lie United States, Canada and
Cuba. are a'tnndin. the convention
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1920-05-19
THOUSANDS OF HIDES.
STORED IN CALIFORNIA

SAN FRANCISCO. May ss.-liies
s~a stored IN California warehouses
"5y thousands" and are selling ut de-
cording to an announcement made
public by Mrs. Edward F. Scanlon.
president Of the local branch Of the
state Hocse wives League. which or
eanization has been investigating the
cover why shoe prices are high
Mrs Scanlon said: The finest
grades of hides that brought 70 cents
q pound in 1919 are selling today for
40 cents. We have made careful
study of the different elements that
make up the retail price Of shoes. We
And that the labor cost Of q pair of
kshoes never exceeds $1.8e.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1920-05-19

The Newer Modes in Spring Suits
In Special Selling for Women
$43.75
Those who still have their suits to choose who
haps contemplating suit fot summer travel wear
have opportunity this OCCASION For Is unusual to find
good quality workmanship in suits such low price
this
In This Group Are Suits Of Fine Trieotines, Serees
T.Deeds, Honespuns, Cheeks and Cubdrdines
wish emphasize the Tricolne and Serges they
In blue the shade that being more than other
this Women atted In blue properly dressed for
occasions Then the lighter coed suits here
your choice ALSO them especially good fer sport
being in the Norfolk models.
Details have been carefully worked out in these suits Quite
few are in strictly tailored Modes but little ancier In
styles trimmed with buttons braid and ck Novelty pockets
frequent Flares used where beuant effect de-
sired Plain or fancy silk Innings used.
All are desirable models
Noto Offered at $4375
Every Suit From Oar Assessments That Haue
Been Considerably Higher Priced
sut s~ao,1n ne
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1920-05-19

Crepe de Chine Petticoats,
in flesh and white, either
tailored or lace trimmed; in
GLIDING double panel; $d.75
to $1,000.
Habutai Silk Petticoats
with tailored Aounces An
ished with scalloping and
hemstitching; $3.50 to $500.
Sateen Petticoats with
reinforced panels front and
back with hemstitched, seal
Hoped or ruff1ed hounces;
500 to $3.50.
Heafherbloom Petticoats
with pleated or hemstitched
flounces; $3.50 to $500. 49,.
Pettieoat Section, Third door.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1920-05-19

The Misses Shop Clues Notice Of a
Most Unusual Offering Tomorrow
For the Miss or Small Woman
Georgette and Taffeta
Dresses Newly Re-
duced to S19.75
Tho quantityls not large, which
makes the occasion still mare at
ttaetlvo, becauseit admits af greater
choice, the styles being varied and
not eff The commonplace.
Nest of the Tafetas are Of navy
blue-a few are brown, the Geor-
gettes are for the greater part navy
blue.
They are taken from Our assert
ment at much higher prices and for
this selling, marked, $19.75.
Hlsses' section Fourth
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1920-05-19
Use Hcwasd
Dustless Busters
In Yetsf Sp1ilae Cleaning

Chemically treated busters
which dust all surfaces upon
which dust collects one duster
will outwear eight pieees Of cheese
cieth, It gives a fine polish to
furniture and wnodwsrk ID ad-
ditien to dusting thereuEhly.
Standard size, nc.
Auto sire, 60c.
Fleer Cleaning Brushes, chemi-
eaily treated; Aft. handles. $1.sS
to $z.3s.
House Wall Busters, with Aft.
handle, $50.
House Handle Busters, t1.zs,
Bric-a-Brae Busters, &C.
Handy Handle Buster, 7ss.
SPEcIAL-ffowatd Dust Mop
and Floor Polisher combined, Nth
Aft. polished handle, SIS.
Heusexsres. FIN moor.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1920-05-19
When YOU Select
LinoleeAias You Want 4
Variety Of Patterns

TO choose from and hers you md
An unexcelled assortment OF pat
terms and colora You can get most
anything you want. from the most
fanciful to the plaihest, and from
tho plain brown and parauet floor
patterns to tho three ana four
colors.
Genuine 1niaid Linoieuifis a. ioW
as $15s square yard. A very ex-
reptienal value at the present
time.
Rug ssetiea, 1ixtf-Ass
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1920-05-19
White MILDLY
Blouse Cloth
IS Inches Wide,
6Oc Yard

MILDLY Blouse Cloth is a well
made twilled cloth, woven into
fabric that has strength and ex-
ceptional wearing quality.
It is especially adapted for
MILDLY Blouses, Nurses and Doc
tors Uniforms, Children's Suits
and Dresses, Rornpers and Aprons.
In pure white only; 6oc yard.
White Goods Section, Second door.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1920-05-19
Exquisite
Feather Fans

A very pronounced requisite the summer cos
tune and for graduation and exercises
delightful gifts for bridesmaids and graduates.
Feather Fan of soft al1uring beauty becomes
doubly beautiful when gracefully waited by charming
woman, and irresistible appeal equally ef-
fective for any type of femniny.
Surely evening toilette is complete without its
feather fan.
To be had in a variety Of styles of straight and
curied ostrich, mounted on one, three, five, seven
nine and twelve she'll and amber sticks
Colors jade rose, orange, cerise flame. emerald
turquoise, peacock, old blue; black and white.
We dislike mentioning the price of anything SO
de1cateiy beautiful. but for the information of our
patrons they are priced from $IzS0 to 500 each.
FanS Section irst
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1920-05-19
Proper Corseting
Is An Art

The woman who takes the time
to understand herself and her
corset problem spends less be-
cause she buys the right corset in
the first place. The woman who
lacks this corset understanding
buys twice and IS not satisfied
either time.
The Waist-line Corset Is
the Choice Of Many
Slender Women
We have them In all grades from
the popular $500 models to the
finer makes. These models are
very popular with young girls and
slender women. This particular
corset is practically hip conhner,
leaving the brassiere in one of our
various styles to take care Of the
figure above the waist line. There
are heavier boned models for the
stouter figure.
Made Of coutil, satin or fine
brocade with added elastic inserts
if required. Priced, $500 to $500.
Corset Section. Third floor.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1920-05-19

One very elaborate Crepe dc
Chine model Is richly hand EN-
broidered in pink roses and white
daisies with green foliage. another
in q rich plum shade. hand embroid-
cred In artistic Japanese scenery.
with dainty floral designs In colors
and gold covering the entire back.
e52 and @6O. Many others in every
conceivable shade. hand embroider-
ed in a wealth Of designs. mostly
floral, $40 to $50.
Negiige Section. Third door.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1920-05-19
White Flannel Trousers,
SIS Pair

Exceptionally fine quality of
flannel; we'll tailored. OF I'M
usual interest just now at the
opening of the outdoor season,
for wear at country clubs and
for all sport and general outing
affairs.
Mems Store, First floor.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1920-05-19
Baby Quilts

OF pink or blue satin. and others
with white centers and pink or blue
borders. All are beautifully en-
broidered in different Japanese for-
al patterns. - to $3.50.
Infants Section, Fourth floor.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1920-05-19

Washable Satin Petticoats
in flesh and white, tailored
or trimmed with val and
flet lace; $50 to $500.
Charmeusette Petticoats in
flesh and white with double
panels, straight Or flounce
effect, finished with scailop-
ing and hemstitching; A.oo
to $500.
French and Philippine Pet
tfcoats, in straight or flounce
effect, including reinforced
panel style. $500 to $3.50.
Lingerie Petticoats of
cambria or nainsook, trim
med styles; soc to $6z5.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1920-05-19
Summer Petticoats

Since the cotton frock is taking first place for
summer petticoats in various styles will have added
Importance. There three points in the value of
summer suitability servieeabilty and style
Our collection ranges from those for sport skirts to
those to wear with organdy and net dresses They
give the utmost service and, needless to say in the
most approved modes
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1920-05-19
Separate Sports Coats,
$25 and $40

Of domestic and imported fab
RIGS, in all the desirable plain
shades. Beautifully trimmed and
elegantly tailored. The soft,
easy lines are decidedly smart.
Sizes "a to AZ.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1920-03-19
To Relieve Catarrh,
Catarrhal Deafness
And Head NoisoI

Persons suffering from catarrhal
deafness. or who are growing hard
of hearing and have head noises.
viii be glad to know that this dis
tressing affection can usually be
successfully treated at home by an
internal medicine that in many In
stances has effected complete RELIEF
after other treatments have failed.
sufferers who could scarcely hear
have had their hearing restored to
such an extent that the tick of
watch was plainly audible seven or
eight inches away from either ear.
Therefore. If you know OF some one
who Is troubled with head noises
or catarrhal deafness, cut out this
you may have been the means Of
saving some poor sufferer perhaps
from total deafness. The prescrir-
ton can be prepared at home aud
Is made as follows:
Secure from your druggist ono
ounce parmint double strength.
Take this homo and add TO IL ri
pint or hot water and n little grams
ulated sugar. stir until dissoiycd.
Take one Tablespoonful four timed
n day.
Parmint is used in this way not
only to reduce by ronic action tho
Inflammation and a swelling in the
Eustachian Tubes. and thus to eauei-I
re the air pressure on the druny
nut To correct any excess of seNn~~
tons In the middle ear and In
results " gives are nearly alwayV
quick and effective
Every person who has catarrh II
any form. or distressing rumblip =
kissing sounds In their ears. nhouN
give this recipe . trial. -. -'
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1920-03-19

mother and TO her babies. and as a
result Is deserted by her husband.
Shall she ait and wait untn he
chooses TO come back TO her. or shall
she assert herself. and make her own
way2 Miss Barriscale makes the
authors answer 10 this question a
telling one indeed. She shows how
every woman In a similar situation
can summon the talent which has
been given her. and aided by this.
and great determination to make
her own way. go out and SHOW the
world"
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1920-03-19
Grip, Influenza


During influence epidemics. spray
the nose and throat several times q
day with one part Wizard Oil and
two parts water. using an atomizer.
IL you haven't an atomiser. gargis
the throat and snuff the mixture up
the nose. This treatment sets up an
antiscptic wall OF defense against
Flu" germs.
Chest colds and sore throat lead
20 grip. stop them at once with
Wizard on before they can develop
into dangerous influenza.
Get II from druggists for soc. II
not satisfied. return the bottle and
get your money back.
Ever consupated or have sick
headache? Just try Wizard Liver
whips. pleasant little pink pills. 3oc
at druggists. Guaranteed.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1920-03-19

accomplishment OF a most danger
Gus and important mission for Presi'
dent Lincoln Is obliged to pose as a
traitor 10 his country. IL disowned
by his own friends and family. and
IL INDICATED only upon his death
bed. The story In one Of intense
dramatic appeal. A whole village
was constructed BY the Famous
PlayersLasky corporation as the
background for the film. and no cf-
forts were spared to make THE Cop
perhead" IA really big photoplay.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1920-03-19
FreckIe-Face
Now Il the Time to cei Rid Of These
tEiy Spots

10 you know how easy u Ia 60 re
move those ugly spotA. 40 that no
ono will call you frccklcface
simply get an ounce Of othine.
double strength. from your druggist.
and a row applications should show
you how oaSy u Il 20 rid yourself Of
frsckler and get a beautiful complex
lon. The sun and winds OF March
have a strong tendency 10 bring on,
fr-eales. and as a result more ouhinc
IL sold ia this mpnth. IL sure 10 ask
frr the double strength othipe. a.
this - sold under guarantee Of mon
~ back u Il falls 10 remove the
sreckles
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1920-03-19

prospect that {; almost takes n Hou'
ain. 10 get II united. lies pretty
well dlscourag cd but he fortiflcs him
self with DO II Now" notices and
books on "uow 10 Got Ahead" and
tries hts best 10 talk like a regular
fellow" Only when a pretty Girl
comes along and an accident brings
him into the path Of a big business
man who takes an interest In him
does Charli. really get there" It's a
heart warming comedy in Mr.. Rays
best style Thomas ~. Incs produced
the film for Paramount Aircraft Re.
Tease.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1920-03-19
COLONIAL.

'"rhe Luck Of Geraldine Laird" In
which Bessie Barriscale appears,
comes 10 the Colonial saturday.
Miss Barriscalc. in this picture.
which Is based on a story by Ka,h-
lcen Norris. that appeared under the
yame name. has the part OF Wife
who devotes all her time to her
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1920-03-19
CI.E,i,It.R

Mystery and love confuse the lives
of four people IN The Psalinsr case. =
q new phoioplay from the novel by
Edgar saltus. in which Miss Pauline
Frederick Ia to star At tho Cicmmsf
for week. beginning Saturday.
Monty paliser. wealthy man hbou,
town. IL found dead In his box AZ the
opera. Two people. a man and a
woman. are arrested for tho murder
The woman because che was. NJ one
time. supposed 90 be married 10 Pail.
scr. the man because he had previous
~ been heard to threaten the muir.
dercd mans life
Neither orc can be proven guilty.
and the murder rs-isinr a mystery
right up to the final reel.
Besides the feature picture. Har,
old Lloyd Ia on the bill In his latest
comedy.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1920-03-19
rooAy.s rmooRAws

LInHHTS--Jsm~s Oiiser tar~csd'.
'-rh- Klsss's Esa"i Liberty w~~k-
~ Matt ssa l~f animated COMEDY
CiGNNEh--tso.sis farsun In Tho
tar~i.sa nroth~r-" "iier urtdsi
>isasmar~s Christie ssms dys
>~ws We~kir.
tOftSEtN Nse Nurrs, In "Dn
With the psse~'i ~Nr-rkins .
uoues" r animated COMEDY.
HtN--t ~~si -. Niiir. Male and
frmsl~."
@rnt>n-ttalsr~- tsssissiii In The
tlrtasn. Model
COLONIAL --- " afrer h~srigan In
Tho Lard fss~~ the trs.h.
IIfrf.I -- H~s n~ssh. The aisi
from Outside
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1920-03-19
Ouija! See if You
Locate Doc Osler

COLUMBUS. March i?.--in order
that men over so years old can be
city employees. the civil service com
mission here considers removing all
are limits
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1920-03-19
COIIsEI VI

Does n woman tic when she loves
She certainly does. and Norma Tai.
madge proves II In she Lovcs and
Lies" her very latest picture. which
opens at the Coliseum Saturday
True. Miss TalmadRo has a good
excuse Tor her fibs. for che must win
fortune and In order 90 do this
she must marry man. while she IL
ma aauerhding as a woman Of %. who
I happens 10 be tli" man she really
loyes and he really believes she Ia
tho age she represents.
Somo task. but Miss Talrnad1c r.
10 versatile that she not only makes
tho aged woman convincingiy lovely.
but coinpels her youthful husbani 20
become so wrapped up IN her that
when he has IA chance to escape
what 60 some would prove n dis.
tasteful marriage. he will not let
her go.
Then comes the surprise when the
young man finds out that his briGe
is a girl fuil OF the buoyano5 OF
youth and tie ICY OF living.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1920-03-19
STRAND

Lionel Barrymore I'm a striking
screen version OF THE copperhead. "
the play in which he scored his
greatest success on the stage. will
be the attraction at the Strand the.
atrc. Tho picture is said TO have
been made on an unusually large
scale and TO follow closely Augustus
Thomas original story.
The locale Is Millville. Illinois. and
the action takes place during three
periods--that OF the Mexican war,
Just before tho civil war. In 1852,
and In 1904. Mr.. barrymore appears
as the hero. Milf shants, who In his