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The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-05-10
WOmen's New
Bingham
Dresses at
$6.88

These gingham dresses
are wonderful values at
$6.SS; they are fashioned
in the newest styles of
good quality zephyr ging-
hams in Eton. vestee and
straight line models; trim
med in buttons and dainty
little collars and cuffs;
sizes 10 to a.; dresses
worth up to $3.50, in this
sale at 1888.
(Goldsmith's Basement.)
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-05-10
Charming Little
Shocks at
81. .88

These charming little
>mocks are. winning in
favor more all the time
they are especially desir-
able for wear with pretty
summer skirts; made OF
loiles, lipons and novelty
wash materials, with nov
city pockets, cuffs and
belts; daintily hand en-
broidered in contrasting
colors; colors include pink,
white, maize, copen, rose
and Adriatic; sizes IA to
A.; garments worth $500,
on sale for this one day
only at $l.8S.
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1920-03-19
Prohibition and General Good Times
Responsible for Disappearance Of
Its Oldtine characteristics.

New York's oId-time Bowery is no
more. No final rites have marked its
passage, nor has the last requiem been
sung, but of recent months the change
has been progressing swiftly and no
ticeably. ...
Only old-timers can remember the
Tub of Blood" and other famous
dives, but now even the modern hang
outs are disappearing one by one be-
fore the advent Of national prohibl-
ton.
Most potent of the changes in Amer
ica's former driftway of human wreck.
age is the virtual disappearance OIL
the "Bowery bum" A newspaper fea.
ture writer recently sojOurned on the
street for a time, and he reported that
the ''bums" are now almost all at
least casual workers, and that cash,
or stable roll of the ''long green,
aboundS. ...
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1920-03-19
Buffers Are Scarce.

THE servant problem in gilded GU
Giles must be acute
"Why do you think SOP" .
Il see where the wife of multimi'
lionaire has brought suit against tns
wife of another multimillionaire to r.,
cover the person of one English butler.
Birmingham Age-Herald.
Pessimists live long-like Foltalle
and Schopenhauer-in spite OF tnei
pesSimisln about all things.
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1920-03-19
CHAPTER XIX.
The BLOW FaIls.

Why didn't Billy return? He'd been
gone, long enough for three trips, il
nothing happened to him. And was
really worrying on that score when
messenger appeared with serawled
note:
Can't see you before night. Things very
serious here. Mrs. d. wants me to stay
and keep guard till SON gets home. Going
after my duds now. May need you before
the day is over. II SO. will telegraph.
AFT. BILLY.
Billy came at nine. could have
fallen on his neck and wept, only he
was SO dreadfully sober himself.
'I'm at my wits end" he blurted as
soon as he was inside the door. $50
is Mrs. Delario-so is Miss de Rave
mol. We're all in a muddle because
we can't any of us explain all we
know to anybody else. Miss de Rave
mol has it in her head that her fathers
arrested going to lose his life be.
cause she lost the papers i don't
know what to do! If / tell Miss de
Ravenol it was diamonds and they've
been found, she won't believe me; and
If tell Mrs. Delario what Claire means
by papers, she won't believe mel So
between us all, the poor girls cried
her eyes out and we're all distracted.
"And that's only part of it." he hur-
ried on. Baron Won Follow-up was
there again, and got him neat! He
came in, same as the other customers
and sat down in the reception room
just the way Mrs. Delario said any
one could do who was wise to the
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1920-03-19
lF BACK HURTS USE
SALTS FOR KIDNEYS
Eat lass meat II Kidneys feel IKE
lead or Bladder
bothers.

Most folks forget that the kidneys,
like the bowels, get sluggish and
clogged and need flushing OCCASION
sIly. else we have backache and dun
misery in the kidney region, severe
headaches. rheumatic twinges, torpio
liver, acid stomach, sleeplessness and
all sorts Of bladder disorders
You simply must keep your Kidneys
active and clean, and the moment you
feel an ache or pain In the kidney
region, get about four ounces OF JAG
Salts from any good drug store here
take a tablespoonful In a glass OF water
before breakfast for few days ano
your kidneys will then act fine. This
famous salts is made from the acid o.
grapes and lemon juice, combined WITH
lithia, and is harmless to flush cloggeo
kidneys and stimulates them TO normal
activity. 1t also neutralizes the acids
in the urine so 1t no longer irritates
thus ending bladder disorders.
Jad Salts Is harmless; inexpensive
makes delightful effervescent lithla
water drink which everybody should
take now and then to keep the kidneys
clean, thus avoiding serious compli
cations.
A well-known local druggist says he
sells lots of Jad Salts to folks who
believe in overcoming kidney trouble
while it is only trouble.--Adv.
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1920-03-19

game. was there pretending I'd
come for reading like the rest.
Il recognized him and he recoe.
nized me--you know, l passed him in
the hail up here yesterday. But l
didn't wait for him to make the first
novel sailed in on him. He took
the sofa and got up and went over
and sat down beside him. told him.
You're here in the interests of tbe
Emperor William about a little mat.
ter of state-diplomati business Mon.
sleur de r. had charge of-that hasn't
gone exactly according to program,
"Say-he pretty near jumped down
my throat! Gave it all away com.
pteteiy Said he had private--and
very mportant-communieation from
the emperor to deliver immediatelv--.
there was change of plan in the din.
lomatlc business-he must see Ne
Ravenol Immediately and he HADN'T
been able to locate him. Did / know
where he was?
(To BE CoNTINuEH1
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1920-03-19
THERE TO GET INFORMATION
Sandy Mush Citizens vitality interest
ed in knowledge Possessed by
Fellow ToWnsnnan.

when l got home luther evening"
related citizen of Sandy Mush, 81
found couple o dozen of my ac-
quafntances and several fellers that
I'd never heered of before, setting on
my porch and otherwise hanging
around, waiting for me-"
what was coming off-a surprise
party, or something that-a-way?" in
CURED the neighbor to whom the Incl
dent was being related.
Nope; nuth'n' specially surprising
about it, considering that some in
fernal liar had told 'em I'd been norat-
ing around that I recollected when
the court house in Tumlinville was
built bottle of fine old ticker was
put in the corner stone. They wanted
to know which corner."-Kansas City
Star.
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1920-03-19
BOSCHEE'S SYRUP.

A cold is probably the most COM
mon Of all disorders and when neglect
ed is apt to be most dangerous. Sta
tistics show that more than three
times as many people died from in
fluenza last year, as were killed in
the greatest war the world has ever
known. For the last fifty-three years
Boschee's Syrup has been used for
coughs, bronchitis, colds, throat IT.
ritation and especially lung troubles.
1t gives the patient a good nights
rest, free from coughing, with easy
expectoration in the morning. Made
in America and used in the homes of
thousands of families all over the
civilized world. Sold everywhere.-Ady.
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1920-03-19
A WELL-KNoWN INSTITUTION

Probably no institution In Amario.
is more widely known than Doctor
Pierce's Invalids' Hotel in Brrfalo
m Y. Although established many yaars
ago 1T is today modern sanItarinm
having all the latest facilities for ~
correct diagnosis of diseases and thpiy
successful treatment through medicine
or surgery.
1t was DIR. Pierce, its founder
who over so years ago gave to the
world that wonderful stomach tonic
and blood purifier, "GoIden Medical
Discovery" and that famous NON.
alcoholic medicine for women, pa.
vorite Prescription
In his early professional career. DR.
Pierce realized that every family, but
especially those who live remote from
physician, should have at hand an
instructive book that would teach them
something about First Aid, PhysI.
ology, Anatomy, Hygiene; how to rec.
ognize different diseases, how to care
for the sick, what to do in case of ac.
cident or sudden sickness, etc, 50 he
published that great book, the Medical
Adviser" an up-to-date edition Of
which can be procured by sending 80
cents to Doctor Pierce's Invalidy
Hotel in Buffalo, N. Y.
Later, DIR. Pierce added another link
to his chain of good works by estab.
fishing a bureau of correspondence TO
which any one can write for medical
advice, without any expense whatever,
and If necessary, medicines especially
prepared in Doctor Pierce's Laboratory
will be sent by parcel post or express
for use at home, at a reasonable cost.
Thus those who have symptoms of dis
ease need not suffer mental agony fear.
ing that they have some serious all
ment, but can have a diagnosis made
free by a physician of high profes-
sional standing. Write to DR.. Pierce
relating your symptoms if you need
medical advice for any chronic disease
All letters regarded as confidential.
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1920-03-19
CHAPTER xvIlI.--contInued.

There was a slight pushing against
me dumb-waiter door--three or four
little clicks against the catch, such as
the wind might make blowing up the
shaft, Ind there been any wind to
blow. Almost before had taken this
In. there was different sound along
the crack. like tool on sheet metal
sort OF scratching, followed by a
sharp creak. The door burst open
and found myself looking into the
eyes Of my just-dIsmissed detective.
II would be hard to say which Of the
two of as, the man or myself, was the
more flabbergasted by the situation.
AS for me. was too astonished to ut
ter peep; and on his side. the rumble
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1920-03-19
Not a New Discovery.

NOZZLE and Jim We're mapping one
hot Sunday afternoon and were AZ.
lighted upon waking up to find re-
freshments awaiting them-a canta,
ionpe cut in halves and filed with
Ice, Warm-hearted Jim ran off to hug
mother, but Mollie lost no time in de-
Vouring hers, and succeeded in scoon.
ing out a good bit of Jim's before his
return while Miss Ophelia," their
water spaniel, had slyly dislodged
inns gum from where he had stuck Il
on the side of the bed. In complain
ing OF such treatment TO his father.
Jim said; "Ain't wimmens jzst chuck
flIIl fsf txfaY,a -
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1920-03-19

/ smiled tried to make 1t very
sarcastic smileand told the I'M
known, II hope this won't interfere
with your keeping your appointment
here tomorrow"
Certainly not. With your kind per-
mission shall see you at nine o'clock
tomorrow"
He bowed himself out. He seemed
in hurry, and / fancied he was anx-
ious to communicate with his guard
and shut the door on him, little sup
posing he'd really keep his appoint
ment, or that when he did our posi-
tions would be reversed and ! should
be asking faVors of him
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1920-03-19
FAMOUS BoWERY is NO MORE

w. NJ. o., Salt Lake City, No. 12.-ts2o
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1920-03-19

OF the dumh-waiter had drowned what
ever noise l had made In getting the
icepick, and hearing not sound In the
kitchen while he listened before try
ing the door. and seeing me now In a
warlike attitude with savnge.loolSing
weapon in my hand ready for a lunge
at him. well--I fancy II was not calcu-
lated 10 Inspire him with calm. At any
rate, know 1t was / who first discov-
cred some presence OF mind, and~-be-
fore he could pull himself up high
enough to get In. for his waist was be-
low the level Of the sill--I bounced
back into the hall. slamming the kitch-
en- door after me and locking 1t. In
two seconds more had up the chain
bolt and had warned monsieur Of dan
ger and 20 keep absolutely still: and
all this while Mr.. Detective Man was
scramhling into the kitchen.
He gave wrench on the door han
die. expecting to find me trying to
Lang on to the other side--and found
the door locked.
"Dlablel" heard him say, low IN.
der his breath.
Monsieur had tiptoed to place be-
side me. and though white as q sheet.
conducted himself admirably. l had,
ny framing the words with my lips,
made him understand that the man
who had Just broken in through the
dumb-waiter shaft was the detective
had dismissed at the front door not
fifteen minutes ago.
BY signs / then communicated to
monsieur the suggestion that now was
his chance to escape by the front door
While held his pursuer In the kitchen.
Monsieur disagreed with me, fatty,
and by signs Informed me that there
might be half dozen men waiting In
the outer hall 10 nab him the instant
he showed his face, Which seemed
reasonable and likely and | had no
means Of disproving the contention.
therefore made the next move on
my Intruder.
Hello, mister" I called through the
door at him. You may as well go
out the way you came in. for you've
got as far as youn get into this fiat"
Madame, listen" he returned. son
my word Of honor mean you no harm
Il wish only to speak with you. pri-
vately and Immediately"
Your method Of obtaining private
interviews is most inviting--aIso con.
gincing Of the truth Of what you say"
You left me no Alternative am
obliged 70 see you"
The truth flashed into me that he'd
already Traced monsieur to my flat
and the determination to see me was
only an excuse to lay hold on him
and at the same moment monsieur
touched me on the shoulder and by
signs communicated the same fear
ending with pantomimic appeal to
me 60 save him.
mfr. Smith," called through the
door again, .'you asked for a private
interview with me and now you have
4. ] win put my ear to the keyhole
and you may whisper through what
you have to say"
He said something that didn't
cateh--I know IL was bad word
and replied with politeness. IF yor
81 klnasg unLack The door and allow
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1920-03-19
Benefit of Silence.

Il don't see your name in the paper
quite so often as it used to be, SEN
ator." h.. .--....
, NO." replied the senator. 81 find
it just as well not to inform the pub
lie of my whereabouts. When they
don't actually know where l am it Is
natural for them to believe that | am
busy working for their interests"
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1920-03-19

1t requires some thoughtfulness to
even send "best regards" to other
members of the family.
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1920-03-19

A father gets some of his bows
company if the boy has to come to him
for pocket money.
New Britain herald., 1920-07-12

FOR SALE 1918 FORD TOURING With Demountable Rims) 1918 OAKLAND TOURING 1918 OAKLAND COUPE
 (Newly PaintedD wILLYS-KNIGHT COUPE (Cord Tires; Newly Painted)
 APPLY S. F. MOTOR SALES
 CORPORATION 155 Elm St.-Telephone 731 7-Io-sd
New Britain herald., 1920-07-12
COX RESUMES DUTIES
Democratic Nominee Returns to Ohio State Offices - to Confer With Roosevelt.

Columbus, O., July 1t.--Governor Cox arrived here from his homo at Dayton today to resume his duties at the executive office. This afternoon he was to confer with Franklin D. Roosevelt, his running mate.
 En route to Columbus the governor rode in a day coach. At the station here he shook hands with a number of railroad men. tE'
 The governor received today four leaf clover from James H. Cox of New London. N. Y. who said it was picked from Samuel J. Tilden's lawn.
New Britain herald., 1920-07-12
Sizes from 16 to 46. SALE BEGINS AT o:l5 A. M.

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New Britain herald., 1920-07-12
THE FOURTH FLOOR BEGINNING TUESDAY The Sale that Women
 Wait For
Semi Annual Sale of Dix-Made Dresses
(Seconds)

This the sale that brings from miles around to share in it's wonderful savngsthe sale that women talk about for through all the time between its tWice-a-year appearance.
New Britain herald., 1920-07-12

e Dresses DMake brand fashioned on the maest be- ully taior oredan trimmed prettly fancy figured lawns and Soes in charming patterns gingham chamoa lmeneS; Included the few nurses uniforms ana @ Dresses housekepes TOT day around Practical enough for sweeping pretty pnks ana
 a brown and similar shades All white pques are ] the good-ooking models which explains the wonderful pse concessions mpefectons which
 
 cloth which custom If marked almost impossible lind stchngthee the bf imperfectons that exist have dark voles geoeee patterns the old Dress surely dress for lat price s 46 s W BEGINS AT e:l5 A M % MH
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1920-03-09
CHIEF OF POLICE
SUBMITS HIS REPORT

Chief of Police Sherry has cubnit-
ted his annual report for the year
1912 to Director OF Public Safety,
Myers, and according to the figures
of the report there was an increase in
the number of arrests. over 1918 by
500 and only sixtyfvc less than 1915.
A total of 2.463 arrests were made
in 1919, and are classified as followsJ
1856 arrests for drunkenness; L.
A24 for disorderly conduct. .3a2 for
gambling, 964 for assault and battery,
b91 for reckless driving, 644 for petit
larceny, 573 for Iaoo-ing at trade or
calling on Sunday, $50 Of persons not
of good fame, 297 Of suspicious
characters, 290 for trespass and II
for murder. There We're also many
arrested for other of!enses.
In addition to arres II there were
S. eos ordinance ~tolations reported.
3.221 of these being for unlicensed
dogs and /. 1917 for traffic violations.
Property valued at S29S.155.39 was
stolen during the year and of this
amount sla4,12419 worth was re-
covered by the poH2e and returned to
the owners.
There were $3.50 robbery reports
during the year. 4Sl hospital reports.
237 reports of murder and assault,
10000 reports from pawnbrok crs
(meaning that that number Of articles
were pawned during the year, a.
5n4 reports from junk dealers; $50
600 circulars concerning stolen au-
tomobiles were sent out by the de-
partment: 6s5 kilograms were re-
coived or sent, ami 56i letters were.
handled
\ total Of los fugi;.ves from justice,
were apprehended AND on Dee. 81 .
1919, the probation officers had 27o
persons under their supervision.
Arrcstsf or the last i've years were
as follows; 12.72S ir 1915, 1890 W
1915; 40,243 in 1917; 1868 in t91Sa
2,463 in 1919. This table shows tha1
the number OF arrests is settinst
back to where it was when the state
was not urder prohibition. While ar
rests for drunkenness shows a slight
decrease. arrestsf or other causes
have in creased.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1920-03-09
THE INCOMPATIBLE COBB.
y upon what he has witnessed.

iy upon what he has witnessed.
Those who have followed MIR. Cobb's
lfNerary career will be prepared to be-
ieve that he Is likely to develop in as
profound philosopher as Clemens
There is usually a strong philo-
sophical bent behind a humorous ca
pacity Of seeing the world. Az rne
sense of the ludicrous Is the latest to
be developed in the evolution of the
human intellest it may we'll be asso-
ciated in individuals with that other
late deveiopement the disposition to
reject trite views OF things and forrnu-
late new combina tons of ideas to ex-
plain the universe.
Altogether, it was a pleasure and
benefit long to be remembered, to hear
this distinguished man Of letters and
the Kiwanis club performed a public
service in bringing him to Richmond.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1920-03-09
night Tho case viii he tried In po-
lice court this morning.

night Tho case viii he tried In po-
lice court this morning.
A report was made to the police
yesterday that Mrs. w. J. Kerr, OF
3405 East Marshall street had been
slightly injured whea 4 car she oc7
cupyng CoIlded with a First and
Niaduct car nj Gillian and Denny
streets Sunday afternoon at 9 30
O'Clock. The car Was being driven by
Bernard kerr.S'
According TO a report at police
headquarters, Henrietta Maybra. of
1908 Buchanan street, fell from a
Main street car IN charge Of Motor
man Il. *. Brent, and Was slightly
injured Sunday after noon at o'clockJ
j. Brown was fbscd 81 in police
court yesterday FIR working at his
business on the Sabbath in violation
of the sunday laws. ,
Robert TiEhtfoo', co!ored charged,
with transporting liquor, was not
given trial yesterday in the United
States district court The govern
ment contended thar the case was
connected with :haI nf w NJ. Milan.
Of. Henrico county, charged with dis,
filling, which is still pending before,
United States Commissioner Flegen,
heimer. Judge Edmund Waddill re-
duced from 81 900 to 5000 the bond.
required Of Lightr3ot.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1920-03-09

Irwin Shrewsbury Cobb is acknowl~
sdged upon all hands to be America
foremost humcrist, the rightful heir
10 the mantle of Mark Twain. 1t was
aot xuuprising. therefore. that the an
nouncement Of his coming should
hnye fiIled the city auditorium with an
UDcctant throng. Neither WAS 1t
natter OF surprise that they were de-
nghted. charmed. swept away by
NE wonder of this mans personality,
~ gtft of happy phrase, his genius
Tor seeing humorous situations and
eaxrating them in the style of the
rue master of numerous narration.
inch men are rare, SO rare that per-
laps there is not another in the world
xday that has these talents in equal
neasure. Samuel Langhorne Glenn
M had them In their full perfection.
.nsrles Farrar Browne had them in
smaller measure: though none can say
. what heights he might have de-
seioped IL he had lived past middle
re. Mr.. Cobb is still young. compar-
"A with the age Mark Twain attained.
md has about as many triumphs to
III credit as Twain had at Mr.. Cobh's
preeent age. Who can say what
vcrids Mr.. Cobb may conquer yet?
e Irwin Cobb owes much to his south
m ancestry and rearing. His appre-
nAk1on Of the numerous features of
~ character of the old time negro
aDuld not have been otherwise OBJ
h1ned- Back Home" and "old Judge
lS1Asts are the capitalization OF his
0D6rieace and observation OF his
1puEh. Like Ellis Parker Butler and
Il few others. he has added TO his rep
atakion by the republication OF hum
nsous booklets originally published in-
w fRxtncs scakins vi Opera fiors..' -
FAfbble p. d." "Cobbs Anatomy"
Ee4tng IN Two or Three Languages
M Others, represent this unusual
sHrm Of successful literature. Paths
n Glory" AZ most people know, is
I'M 0f the most fascinating books of
N ~ Arid war Far MANY s,na ~ ii
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1920-03-09

Business and professional axsocia
tons, such as those of the lawyers
and of the bankers Of Virginia found
1t convenient place OF holding their
annual meetings 1t was almost a
world In itself and made a popular re-
sort of a tiny promontory. Many are
the happy associations which this
place holds for thousands.
Now it has gone up In smoke. The
flames made short work of it's destruc-
ton. There will be many to mourn
its departure. 1t is hoped its sue
cessor will not be long in buiiding--a
bigger, possibly a better, certainly a
less combustible, hotel but not a
pleasanter nor one with more agree
able attributes. There are some things
it is difficult to better. The Chamber
lin was one of them Again we say
its destruction was loss to the STATE.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1920-03-09
A LOSS TO THE STATE.

The burning OF Hotel Chamberlin
was more than an Inconvenience to
luxury loving guests. 1t was more than
= financial blow TO its owners: ii was
more than a deprivation to the life of
ola Point Comfort and its vicinity;
4 was indeed nothing short of n loss
u the whole state OF Virginia
For many years the reputation Of
this hosiery had been growing. Far
ana wide its fame had spread until
Il was known wherever the human
haart loaEed for comfort and gastric
aetinfaction- Other hotels were more
massive and gaudy. Possibly. a few
were more exacting IN the matter OF
rates: but there were few, indeed, in
which the tired soul could be better
sootfcd by the sound of the sea and
the hunger. born OF boating and salt
air, could be more delightfully."- APP
pcased.