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The Chesterfield advertiser. [volume] (Chesterfield C.H., S.C.) 1884-1978, 1920-02-19

6G6 has proven it will cure Malaria,
Chills and Fever, Bilious Fever, Colds
and LaGrippe. II
The Chesterfield advertiser. [volume] (Chesterfield C.H., S.C.) 1884-1978, 1920-02-19
PLANS FOR
REMODELINC
COURT HOUSE

1t begins to look as if Chesterfield
County is at last to give some atten-
tion to the Court House, which for
many years has been inadequate, was
always without any sort of sanitary
conveniences and which lately has
been falling to pieces from decay.
Two years ago the Grand Jury
made strong presentments to the
County Commissioners for improve
ments, especially demanding that
sanitary convcniences be installed,
with the necessary water and sewer
age connections.
At the following term of court the
solicitor, under direction of the pre-
siding judge, had served on the Coun-
ty Supervisor rule to show cause
why he had not carried out the
Grand Jury's recommendations
At the next term of court the su-
pervisor made return of the rule, ex-
planning that he had no funds with
which to make the needed improve
ments; that as soon as the Delegation
to the General Assembly should pro-
vide the funds he would proceed with
the work. On this occasion Judge Ed
ward McIver made the statement in
open court that the Chesterfield
Court House was a menace to health
and disgrace to civilizations; that
he was ashamed to have Judges and
here on that account.
1t was at this point that Hon. G.. X.
Laney announced that the improve
ments had not been made, because
the delegation had under conSidcra-
tion plans for either erecting new
building or making substantial and
lasting improvements on the old one.
With ideas of this kind, Mr.. Laney
said, it would not be wise to spend on
the small immediate needs when ev-
erything would 90 for nothing when
the new building should be put up or
the old one rebuilt.
The County Commissioners, taking
Mr.. Laney at his word, have engaged
the services Of Architect c. G.. Wilson
Of Columbia, who has furnished
plans, specifications and drawings
for the complete rcmodcling of the
old building into Il thoroughly mod
crn and adequate Court House.
+ The plans include the enlargement
sc the building by adding two-sto-
ry wing at the rear of the West side,
vaults for the safe keeping of the
Clerks. Auditors and other valuable
papers that are now absolutely with
out fire protection. The installation
Of sanitary closets and retiring rooms
1Dr both sexes with the necessary wat
or works and sewer connections and
steam heating plant are among 9TH
cr improvements included in Mr.. Will
sons specifications.
'Ihr Grand Jury room will be of
sufficient size to allow for the pros er
conduct Of that body's business and
will be located on the second floor.
For financing this Improvement
Two plans are available, bonds and di-
J ct taxation. II Is thohght not neccs-
slry to issue bonds, as II few mills ad-
dcd to the tax rate would pay the
bill in few years.
Repairs will soon have to be made
on the building, as the floors are ac-
tually falling through and it is said
the cupola is in dasgcrous condi-
ton of decay and liable to fall in.
1t is, therefore,, thought To be a
forcgonc conclusion that the dclcga-
ton will provide for the work at this
present session of the Gc""ral AS
scmbly.
The Chesterfield advertiser. [volume] (Chesterfield C.H., S.C.) 1884-1978, 1920-02-19
PROVE r BS.

Seest thou a man dilligent In his
business, he shall not stand before
kings, he shall not stand before
mean men. Prov. 22:2S. ~ is the
moral support Of capital back OF hin
that gives the dil'yent man dignity
In the presence Of tho king. Buy
w. 8. 8.
He also that 10 slothful In his
work b brother to him that 10 . sreAi
waster. Prov. 1879 In fact. the
glothfui man is not only brother h
the waster. he is 1T. Put what might
be waste into W. s. 8.
The Chesterfield advertiser. [volume] (Chesterfield C.H., S.C.) 1884-1978, 1920-02-19

OF SALE or RENT-Placc known
's !mr"l!-M"rriman Place, near
iraI Mill. Bank of Chesterfield.
The Chesterfield advertiser. [volume] (Chesterfield C.H., S.C.) 1884-1978, 1920-02-19
TOWN GIRLS TO
have Y. W. c. A.
Association Maintains So Town
SecretarieS-Wants to Ex-
pand Work at Once.

During the war girls all over the
world had their first lesson In nation
wide and world wide thinking" says
Miss Mabel Head. director OF Town and
The Chesterfield advertiser. [volume] (Chesterfield C.H., S.C.) 1884-1978, 1920-02-19
I. AIR WARMING

forbid any and ali persons from
using my private road passing my
house T.. b. DAVIS.
2t-p-J
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1920-12-16
D. c. LANDLORD BILL
PASSED BY SENATE
Measure Which Limits Hotel
Owners Liability Now Up
to the President.

The Senate today passed a measure
introduced by Senator Calder at the
last session limiting the liability Of
hotel proprietors and inn keepers In
the District of Columbia.
The bill provides that in any hotel
which provides a safe for the keeping
of valuables the proprietor shall not
be liable for the loss to any guest
through the latters failure TO avail
himself of the facilities offered.
1t also provides that the proprietor
shall not be liable for losses exceed
ing $500, except by special contract
which states the value of the prop
erty.
1t further provides that proprietors
shall not be liable for baggage stolen
from the, rooms of guests in any case
whether the room is left unlocked or
unbolted, or that the key was not de-
posted at the hotel office, unless the
Joss Is directly caused by the prop
rietor or his employees.
The measure passed the House last
night and now goes TO President Will
son for his signature.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1920-12-16
NEW CITRUS HYBRID
PRODUCED IN CALF

BERKELEY. Cal, Dec. 16.-Crosses
between a tangerine and a grape
fruit and other combinations of cit
rus hybrids that may be as famous
as the hybrid between the King
mandarin and a sweet orange that
brought phenomenal prices in New
York last winter, are being pro
duced in considerable numbers at
the citrus experiment station Of the
Of California About 5000
seedlings, mostly from crosses made
by II. b. Frost, research associate.
are being grown at Riverside, Cal.
These include the tangerine and the
pomelo or grapefruit, the orange and
the pomelo, the lemon and the po-
melo and the Valencia orange and
the Mediterranean sweet orange.
In the citrus breeding work at
the university flowers are carefully
and pollinated and
bagged for protection from acci-
dental pollination. Branches en-
ployed and the fruits that result are
labeled, the seeds are planted singly
and each resulting Seeding is sepa-
rately labeled.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1920-12-16
NATIONAL
Holmes PhOtO-StOry.

Venice, of all cities OF Europe, has
always been dear to the heart of every
American tourist, and Justly so, for
Venice, with her canals, her palaces
and churches, her sculptures and
paintings and the peculiar charm of
sunlight, water, and shops, Is unique
among cities beautiful, the world
over.
Burton Holmes was in Venice last
summer. and his motion pictures and
beautifully colored views will bring
to the stay-at-homes the latest photo
graphic Impressions from the Queen
OF the Adriatic. From Venice. Mr..
Holmes will take his fellow-travelcrs
TO that loveliest of all spots on earth,
the Italian Lake district there to
cruise with them over the blue waters
OF Lakes Maggiore, Ortn, Como, and
Garda, touching here and there at the
little towns which nestle along the
shores Of this veritablo fairyland.
Mr.. Holmes will give "Nenice and
the Italian Lakes" hir NTH subject. az
the National THO Ter, Sunday evening
and Monday n 'noon, December ~
md 20
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1920-12-16
SCHOOL BOARD ACT
CURbS HOT SPEECH
Citizens Must Give Two Days
Notice Before They Can
Address Meeting.

Two days notification must be
given the Board Of Education by per-
sons desiring to speak before a pub
lie meeting of the School Board. it
was announced yesterday by DR.
Abram Simon, board president.
A resolution. passed some weeks
ago by the board, was made public
yesterday. This move is designed to
prevent sporadic outbursts by enraged
citizens before the board.
Capt. c. T.. Flather. three police
men and six janitors, all special
policemen, were present at yester-
days board meeting, ready to pre-
vent any disturbance. However, II
was a peaceful meeting.
The superintendent Of schools was
empowered by the board to issue di-
plomas to students completing courses
in the night schools.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1920-12-16
DECISION REACHED
|NMARTENS CASE
Rumor Says Soviet Ambassador
Will Be Ordered Report
ed to Russia.

Final decision in the deportation
proceedings against l. c. A. X.
Martens. self-styled ambassador of
Soviet Russia, will be made public
tomorrow, the Department of Labor
announced today.
The department would not COM
ment on reports that the deporta-
ton of Martens has been ordered
and that this order has been APP
proved by the President and his
Cabinet, but it is understood that
the Secretary will uphold the con-
tcntion of the Department of Justice
that Martens represented the Soviet
organization which is alleged to
have advocated the overthrow OF the
Government of the United States
by force.
The Department of Labor anticipates
legal action by Martens to oppose de-
portation, IL the Sccretary's decision is
in favor OF deportation. and 1t is prob
able that actual deportation of Martens
will only be after long legal battle
Martens will probably be released on
his own recognizance penuding the final
outcome of his case.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1920-12-16
WILSON IN MARKET
|. FOR PRIVATE HOME
Secretary TumuIty Unable to
Verify Report President Has
Bought Mansion.

Secretary to the President Tumulty
today stated that he had no knowl-
edge concerning reports that Presi-
dent Wilson has purchased a $4,000
homo here.
Randall Hagner, OF the Randall
Hagner & Co. real estate firm, with
whom the President has been negoti-
ating, stated that any announce
ment concerning the Presidents real
estate operations must come from the
White House. He refused to confirm
or deny the reports of n purchase.
1t is known that the President has
looked over several properties here,
one being the residence of Congress-
man Fuller OF Massachusetts, another
being q large country estate on the
Rockville pike.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1920-12-16
NAVAL PLANS OF JAPAN
DEFENDED BY E. H. GARY

NEW YORK, Dec. 16.-Elbert II.
Gary. chairman of the United states
steel Corporation. in a spirited ad-
dress at the annual dinner of the ia
pan Society of New York in the Hotel
Aston last night at which Baron X. c.
Shideharn, the imperial japanese am
bassador, was the guest of honor, de-
Tended Japan's naval program. He
said:
Japan is building itself a navy as
n last resort to defend itself from at
tacks. For the past two years / have
made a careful study OF the Japanese
and have made up my mind that IL
there Is war between Japan and the
United States the people OF this coun-
try would be more to blame than ia
pan. I like and trust the honesty and
integrity OF the Japanese people"
Mr.. Gary denounced agitation in
both countries.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1920-12-16

like believe II will, j will be con-
tented II folks will say. We'll, Belasoo
tried his level best TO place the Ameri-
can stage on a high level
All doubt in the interviewer's mind
as TO how the public would accept
and plays OF similar
was dispelled when. during
a lulI lin the conversation, loud APP
pIause came from the weI-nlied
theater.
Prior to his conversation with Mr..
S3elasco, the reporter was admitted 10
the dressing room OF Lionel ANVIL,
who has been elevated to stardom In
this production.
what do ! think OF the ehect OF
productions like this on the American
pubIic?" Mr.. Atwill counter-queried,
as he vigorously applied his make
up" There is nothing the American
public wants so much today as high
class plays. And they are getting 1t
in 'Deburau.'
WRITTEN IN VERSE.
while the play is poem, IT
abounds with colloquialisms. and is
written In delightfully."- simple verse.
1t isn't free verse-It is irresponsible
verse.
some peopie say thcre Is no piot-
No plot? Well, what's the odds?
The Follies has no plot, and yet the
theaters in which the show appears
is damned. The Follies present ex-
quisite scenic effects and beautiful
girls. So do plays like Deburau.'
This play Is the most truthful thing
in verse ! have ever read. Life is
depicted accurately.
ct believe tho American people
will love it They already have ex-
pressed themselves as being highly
pleased with the play. 1t has the
appeal OF East Lynce' And IT
marks a new epoch in the American
drama"
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1920-12-16
MOORE'S RIALTO-
"Half n Chance"

Half a Chance" the story OF q
mans fights against tremendous odds,
continues to attract capacity au Ii
ences to Moore's Rialto Theator,
where the showing will continue
throughout the week. A gripping and
powerful drama in theme and story
depicted. and featuring popular Nah
lon Hamilton and beautiful Lillian
Rich in the stellar roles, this cine ma
version of Frederic S. Isham's story
of the same name is well worthy VI
the enthusiastic reception IL has been
accorded by picture patrons.
Others appearing in the cast are
Sydney Ainsworth, Mary McAllister.
Josephine Crowell and John Cough.
Short film subjects and special or
chestral features accompany all show
ings.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1920-12-16
PEN AND INK CLUB RAPS
BRITAIN'S IRISH POLICY

Meeting at Thompson School last
night, the members Of the Pen and
Ink Club went on record unanimously
as protesting against present condi-
tions in ireland brought about by
England's brutal policy.
1t was voted that the secretary
address a letter to the Foreign Rela-
tions Committee Of the Senate and
the House. protesting against cond-
lions in Ireland. Miss Mabel Van
Dyke was authorized to draw up the
letters in the name of the club.
The Pen and Ink Club is the wash
in3ton chapter of the United ANA
teur Press Association. J. Fuller
Spoeri, OF Chicago and Washington.
presided at tho meeting.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1920-12-16
Joker"
IN V0LSIEADLAW
Lawyers Say Immunity Clause
Lays Down Large Gap for
Bootleggers.
ny HARRY L. ROGERS.
isterua tisnaI News Service.

Officials OF the Department Of
Justice and legal lights OF the Anti
Saloon League are studying with
concern an alleged '.)oker" in tho
Volstead Prohibition law which has
just been brought to their attention
by group OF Washington attorneys.
Section 80 Of the Volstead act. the
so-called immunity clause guarantee
Ing against prosecution any person
who gives testimony under oath con-
corning violations OF the dry law. is
the basis for the claims OF these at
torneys that liquor may be manufac-
tured. sold or transported without
fear OF punishment
-IMMUNITY BATH,
unless this provision Is repealed
the Volstead law Is knocked higher
than a kite" said Attorney Walter
Holland. one of the discoveries OF the
alleged Joker eft Is merely a re-
enactment OF Section $50 OF the Re
vised Statutes OF the United States,
the notorious immunity bath law.
which was repealed in 1910 at the
solicitation of the Attorney-Gene
after he found that hundreds OF
criminals were using 1t as a means
OF defeating justice.
40 tho Noioledu Ia" stdHus So-uuy
a man might bring n ship load OF
liquor up the Potomac. land II. drink
II on the Capitol steps and then go
scot free merely by confessing under
oath that he had brought II in. Until
this defect OF the law Is remedied
dry officers will have a most inter-
esting time enforcing prohibition"
+. b. Ebbert. an attorney for the
Anti-Saloon League, said that he had
made careful study of the legal
points which Section 80 involves
Though admitting that in isolated
cases individuals might evade pun
ishment by invoking the immunity
provision. he was confident such eva.
sions could not be carried out on q
large scale.
"QUIDBLE," SAYS EBBERT.
IF the liquor interests can get any
comfort out Of this new bubble they
are welcome to it," he said "OuI
position is that the objections raised
by the Supreme Court in the case OF
Counselman VS.. Hitchcock do not ap.
ply to Section 30 OF the Volstead act
and that it therefore is not uncon'
stitutional. As for the contention
that a bootlegger might present him.
self as a witness and. after giving
testimony, claim immunity under Sec
ton 80. 1t Is easy to see that nc
honest and efficient officer would b.
taken in very often by such a trick
Section 80 provides that no person
shall be excused on the ground OF
Standardization from testifying
concerning violations OF the VolsteaC
law. but guarantees any person &C
testifying from prosecution on &C
count of any facts he may disclose
Tho statute specifically states. how
ever. that a witness who swore to 6
| falsehood would be subject to prose
cution for perjury. Authorities diffel
as to whether this perjury clause /.
in contravention OF the constitutions
prohibition against a person bearing
witness against himself.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1920-12-16

The figure of the Prince of Peace
will be modelled after the world
famed Christ of the Andes" the his
toric token of peace among the South
American nations, who are pledged to
engage in no war with one another
while the Christ of tho Andes"
stands.
BISHOP SELECTED SITE.
The location for the site for the
figure was selected by the Rt. Rev.
Bishop Thomas ]. Shahan. rector OF
Catholic University. National church
leaders wished to have the figure
placed in one of the great parks Of
Washington, but the judgment Of
Bishop Shahan prevailed. The ma
tiona fund for 1.-THE Christ" is in the
hands of the Rev. DIR. John +. Noll. a
prominent editor and leader in the
Indiana diocese.
At the university il was said today
that Bishop Shahan had not yet set
the date for the placing of the figure,
inasmuch Us the fund is not complete.
The ceremonies. according to the uni
versity uthorities. will be formal and
elaborate, and will be. conducted in
the presence of high dignitaries OF
church and state.
The idea of erecting a national
monument to the Prince of Peace was
conceived by the church leaders in
connection with the new $4,000, 0cD
national shrine of the Immaculate
Conception, which is now under way
at Brokland, and which is to be SOL
emnly dedicated to the memory of
the American folders and sailors who
died in the late war.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1920-12-16
KNICk ERBOCkER-
Eyes Of the Heart"

Mary Miles Minter, In eyes OF the
Heart" will be presented today and
tomorrow at Crandalrs knickerbocker
Theater. This subject has not hereto
fore been screened In Washington
and represents the finest work that
It's star has done for the camera In
many months. The theme OF the pic
ture. as tho title suggests, Is an APP
pealing one. A notable cast supports
Miss Minter in this release and tho
production does it's sponsors credit.
The supplementary comedy offering
will be shuttle the Queens" For
Saturday only. Shirley Mason will be
seen In The Girl OF Ny Heart" which
will be supplemented by variety Of
short-reel subjects, including the
Sewell Ford comedy, '"Torchy's Mil
lions" starring Johnny Hines.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1920-12-16
MOORE'S GARDEN
Conrad in Quest OF His YOUTH

Love alone is eternal and spans the
yawning gulf of time and when youth
yields to age there Is no road leading
back to seventeen. Such is the the me
of Conrad in Quest of His Youth"
popular Thomas Meighan's latest, pre-
scented by William DeMiIle for a sec
ond consecutive week at Moore's Gar
den Theater. the run closing Satur-
day next
The story as adapted from the novel
OF the same name by Leonard Mer-
rick. has been magnifcently staged
and Is perfectly enacted by one of
the finest casts ever assembled, includ-
ing Margaret Loomis, Mabel Van
Buren,. May kelso. Bertram Johns,
Sylvia Ashton. Kathlyn Williams,
Charles OSle and Others OF equal
prominence.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1920-12-16
SOCIETY WEDDINGS
IN D. E. SHOW
DECREASE

Society marriages are falling on
in Washington. according 10, tho
Social Register Of Washington.
which made It's appearance today.
During the year there were only
l45 society weddings In the National
Capital. as compared with 1so last
year. The Grim Reapers' batting
average also fell on during the
year among Washington's 400"
there being 40 deaths during the
before.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1920-12-16
CRANDALL'S-
THE Brute Master"

At Crandairs Theater today is be-
ing shown The Brute Master" a
drama of strong men and bitter con-
hicts, In which the stellar role IL
taken upon the screen by that genius
OF hamboyant effect, Hobart Bos-
worth, supported by an unusually
capable cast led by Anna Q. Nilsson.
The Complementary feature OF the
bill will be Harry Pollard's most
recent slngle-recl comedy. "Cash
Customers"
For the last two days OF the week,
Crnndalrs announces Tho Kentucky
Colonel - Limitation ~ the famous
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1920-12-16
METROPOLITAN
"Twin Reds -

Mr.. and Mrs. Carter De Haven will
continue the pictured stars at Gran
dalIs metropolitan Theater through
out the remaining days. OF the week
in Twin Beds" the famous farce by
Margaret Mayo and Salisbury Field.
Twin Beds" in its camera form is
a comedy that sparkles like a new
cut diamond and presents no facet
that reflects anything but the most in
nocuous good nature. There is no
coarseness and nothing risaue in this
completely amusing feature.
The bill is augmented by new
Vanity Fair Girls single-reel comedy,
Greek Meets Creek" a sIow-notion
analysis Of Annette Kellerman's div
ing feats; the Pathe News: Topics Of
the Day and overture. Selection from
Madam Butterfly"
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1920-12-16
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