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The Washington times., 1920-07-18

The beautiful Princess La1hsle VINO wore H.
by French mob.
King Louis XVII IT, bsheadsd famous dis.
revoutoniss August
Stolen month later and lost commission sp
pointed % find IT,
in Holland
session reduced
ruined OF the missing
Brunswick bought weighing and z w.
Streeter diamond bought the other.
Hendrix diamond merchants who stole sui
in London in 1890.
Francis Beauieu who sold it, died in misery and
family suffered series
Of msfortunes, including death of his favorite
the grandson suffered financial
d unhappy marriage bankruptcy and forced to sell the d
nond Simon Frankel for SIes,o
wife who it tells Of her uappiness
Frank York broker who bought it for SIosooo In
November, 1901, financial difficulties
Jacques colot another afflicted with madness and
mitted suicide
Kanitovsk, killed revoutonists
murdered by
Simon Monharides, who sold the Sultan Abdul Harnid
preeipiee while riding with his wife and Child all
Abu sab lapidar polished imprisoned
Bey guarded hanged the Turkish
keeper its stranged
favorite killed The jewel
of Yidz Kiosk
diamond stolen Turkish
appointed in October, find it.
Abdul Hamid paid He dethroned
Jehver Agha Yd steal
sndw "a hanged
sein Habib merchant ge-
sinking French Singapore
November, the stone however safe in Paris.
January 1911, Mrs Edward Mclean of Washington D. c.
bought and for $soooo by Cartier the ewe
May 1919 only Hundred
Million Dollar Baby the closely safeguded child earth
Of automobile in Washington
Nothing else all history nothing fiction the drama parallels
the record of this sinister related for The
wicked eu This will be told from week to week this
The Washington times., 1920-07-18

secrets Of the East and Of s customs The Great
Mogul entertained him royalty. He played games that
something like chess only with beautiful slave girls
the pauns instead Of the wooden figures know he
gave great hunts in which slaves considered it honor
if the ycculd sacrifice their lives in beating the tigers
and the elephants for the of their master and
his guest from France
But that which interested Tavernier most was invi
taon from the Great Mogul visit with him the far
famed diamond mines in the midst of the Himalayas-
mines that were worked by the slaves of the Mogu and
the product of which dedicated to his purse alone
1t was from these mines that of the largest and most
beautiful gems in the world had come They had been
the basis Of trade between the royal princes of India and
the merchants of the Western countries since India
hnown-but traveller had been allowed inspect
them.
With great elephant train the Mogul and his party,
with Tavernier the honored guest set for these
mines They spent many days in the neighborhood and
Taverner saw for the first time how the strangely shaped
crystals came from the earth to be cut and fashioned into
the sparkling gems he knew.
Some Of these crystals were Of wondrous size Taver
ner delighted when the Great Mogul placed in his
hand rough uncut crystal larger than any he had yet
seen and told him he might have that as remembrance
for his favorite WIFE back in France Surely thought
the Mogu these travellers could have for these
beautiful gems they coveted than to take them home TO
. "favorite wife,
Tavernier tells that it was now when he ~as SO
gratefully thanking the Mogul and dwelling upon his
admiration for such large and splendid stone that the
monarch told him Of a jewel even larger than that
Larger than princes Of India have yet added to
our treasury" There more fascinating subject
for Tavernier he listened with interest while the Mogu
told him
"In the great temple at Pagan city older than his
tory the road from Mandaay, twenty-five days jour-
ncy to the east there is Jade figure Of RamaSita the
beautiful twin gods. On the breast and neck OF this
hang many marvellous jewels placed there by reverent
hands-and among them is of size and beauty IN
rivaled by any other have heard Of Reverent
men travel many miles to pay their devotions at this
shrine of the great Rama-Sts that they may also look
upon this marvellous gem and reflect upon its history,
which also is the history Of the great sacrifice Of the
The Washington times., 1920-07-18

Tavernier controller of his
households post Of much
dignity aud emolument.
After serving this royal
duke for a year Tavernier
again returned to India. Al
ready his fame as a trav-
eller had spread through
the East, and upon his ar
rival at Delhi be was sum.
moned to the court of the
Great Mogul--the famous
Akbar. whose harem and
splendor were noted
throughout the Western
world. Here Tavernier
was initiated into many
The Washington times., 1920-07-18

The favorite wife of
the Great Mogul at
Delhi, who knew of
the great blue jewel
and discussed it with
Tavernier, who was a
guest of the old po-
tentate, King Akbar.
The Washington times., 1920-07-18

The original shape Of
the Hope Diamond
before it was recut BY
European lapidaries.
Cayton's weekly. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1916-1921, 1920-01-03

NOTICE. --sHERIFF's SALE OF REAL ESTATE.
State of Washington, County of King, ss.-Sheriffs
Office.
BY virture of Order of Sale issued out of the
Honorable Superior Court of King County, on the
18th day of December, A. D. 1919, by the Clerk
thereof in the case Of John j. Shirley plaintiff,
his wife (whose true Christian name is unknown?;
WIS., 1dfeso and md, 3 Emma T. Rawlings, defendants No
col, Notice is hereby given That viii proceed to
Gash WITHIN the hours prescribed by law for sher-
day of January 1920, before the court house door
following DESCRIBED property situated in King Coun
The e north nor twenty and six hundredths (2oos9
ninety1four one hundredths Gss feet Of lot
City of Seattle together with all and singular the
unto belonging el or in any wise appertaning LEVIED
judgment t.. of foreclosure of mortgage amount
ty-fve one hundredths ($1575.75) dollars, interest,
attorneys fee Of $500, and the cost of suit, in
favor of plaintiff.
Dated this 18th day of December 1919.
JOHN STRINGER,
Sheriff.
BY A. HUTCHINSON,
Deputy.
December 20 to January 16, 1920
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NOTICE!
PAY PARTICULAR ATTENTION

On January 9Th, 1920 the registration
books will be opened at the County-City
Building and will remain open to Janu-
airy 18th, inclusive. On January Is, 49,
and IL registration books will be open in
your precinct. You can Register in your
own precinct or at the County-City Build
ing. All persons who desire to vote in the
coming election must register. You owe
1t to your self to register and vote
King County Colored Republican Club
Cayton's weekly. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1916-1921, 1920-01-03
She-What extortion Baltimore Ameri.
can.

CHe- w Hat !-DdlllIlOfe AInGrl.
can.
Willis, Sr.-My son, I'm afraid you do
not know the value of money. Willis, Jr.
Sure l do. It's just about half what it
was few years ago.-Judge.
''Heres charge for call lasting half
an hour on our telephone said the law
yer to his wife eyes, dear. That was my
call I was asking friend of mine a
question:" replied the wife. "And did it
take half an hour to ask a question:"
eyes, dear. You see, it was one of those
hypothetical questions. "-Yonkers States
man.
"What did the doctor say?" asked her
husband. "Not much. He asked me to
put out my tongue" eyes" "And he
said, 'Overworked.' - "Ah! Then you'll
have to give it rest, my dear. That doe.
tor knows his business. boston Post.
"Why are you so silent of late?' elm
trying an economic experiment." replied
Mr.. Penwiggle, "but I'm afraid it isn't
going to work. I thought that by limiting
the supply of my extremely valuable
thoughts I might create a more pressing
demand for them. w ashngton Star.
Cayton's weekly. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1916-1921, 1920-01-03
PURELY PERSONAL

Mr.. Byron Parker, of the u. S. naval
service visited with his mother and sister
Mrs Black, last Sunday.
Mr.. Hamilton Green entertained the men,
bers of the EpwOrth League of the "A. M.
f. Church last Tuesday evening.
Rev. w. F. Green is making preparations
to make extensive improvements to his
church at Everett the coming season.
Mr.. Harold Mitchell has enjoyed nice
holiday trade with his ''for hire" car. He
has regular jitney run to COwen Park.
Mr.. John Green, court house attache,
is keeping batchelOr quarters at the home
of Burr Williams at 1857 Fourteenth South.
Mr.. I. Israel Walker who resides on his
ranch across Lake Washington, remembered
some of his old time friends holiday week.
Mr.. w. A. Watts Of the Rainier Valley
district of the city, will leave in few
days for Los Angeles where he will re-
main for the winter
Mr.. Harry Leg and others are planning
on opening a swell cabaret in the base
ment of the Alhambra Cash Grocery store
early in January.
Mr.. w. G. Winston, president of the
Seattle Branch of the N. A. A. G. P. is
shaping his committees for the work Of
the ensuing year.
Mr.. George Selby received Christmas
gift from the concern for whom he works
that will keep him the balance Of his life
and then some.
Mr. Robert b. Brown of Tacoma spent
a couple of days in Seattle this week and
renewed acquaintanceship with old time
friends
Mr.. and Mrs. E. McCular have taken
rooms at PIT Twenty-second South. Mr..
McCular did oversee service and is now
employed at the Entertainers Cafe.
Mrs l. Wallace has opened clancy
work. parlor at 1920 jackson street and
later on she plans to put in stock OF
gents ties collars and other fancy articles.
Mrs. Lettia A. Graves entertained few
friends at her apartments in the Douglas
Friday evening after Christmas, at which
time some pins for culture work were made.
Mr. Robert L. Dixon, the only living
cOlored pioneer of Seattle, is confined to his
bed. Mr. Dixon is seventy-six years of
age ana mas llNeU III Oedlule over ullV
years
Mr.. Clarence R. Anderson. the attorney
at law, sued the Pantages Theatre Com
pany for refusing him accommodations and
the case has been heard and the judge has
the same under advisement
Rev. w. D. Carter, pastor of the Mt
Zion Baptist Church Of this city, held his
annual get-together meeting last night
(Friday) and the annual reports Of the
various working committees of his congre-
cation were read.
Miss Ida and Miss Emily Brown were
hostesses to a number of young ladies and
gentlemen Of dancing party at their home
last Wednesday evening and to incidentally
watch the old year out and the new year
in. 1t was one of the very pleasant mid
winter entertainments
Cayton's weekly. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1916-1921, 1920-01-03
MRS. L. T. GREEN

11O1 Washington ST.. Seattle, Wash. Phone Main
4573. Hair Culture and Scalp Specialist. Will
call at your home if desired. Graduate of Oxford
College, st. Louis
Cayton's weekly. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1916-1921, 1920-01-03

own precinct or at the County, City Build
ing. All persons who desire to vote in the
coming election must register You owe
1t to your self to register and vote.
King County Colored Republican Club.
STOLEN FROM THIEVES
"Do you know what polyclinic is?'
"Of course, stupid; it is a hospital for
parrots Baltimore American
Pedestrian say your wife is starv-
ing. Can't you get work? Beggar-Yes,
sir; but she can t.-Cleveland Press.
'He never speaks when he has nothing
to say "Then he would never do for
stump orator. Baltimore American
did you order ham and eggs?' asked
the head waiter "Certainly not I humbly
requested them. New York Globe
Guest-Waiter, this steak is like leather
and the knife is dull Waiter-You might
strop the knife on the steak Michigan
Cargoyle.
"Say, pa, had fight with Jimmy Green
today" "Did you whip him." "Gee pa,
amt I tellin' you about it?"-Boston
Transcript.
Mr. Batz-You ought to brace up and
your house.
Mr.. Meek Is 'adly)-It isn't necessary.
She knOws.-Life.
Striker-Aw what do you want to go
back to work for? Man in Overalls-Well,
you gotta go back so you can strike again,
amt you ?-Judge.
Tired Tuff-Me brother knew month
before his death when he would die. Weary
Walter-Who told him? Tired Tuff-The
judge.-Tit-Bits.
"NIy ambition is to have my name on
some high roll of HONOR mime is to
have my name some permanent pay
roll. baltimore American.
|'Then you won't indorse me for the
office? Il can't do that,' said the party
boss, "but I'll have you prominently men,
toned ''-Louisville Courier-Journal.
CT am worried to death about mother.
You know she isn't very strong, and it's
terribly late.' ''Who is she out with?'
GRANDMOTHER Judge
elbow can you have the door opened to
successful courtship?" 81 should think the
easiest way was to ring the belle. New
Orleans Pcayune.
Mother Indignantly did you
strike little Nancy, you naughty boy?
Peter-What did she want to cheat for.
then? Mother-How did she cheat? Peter
Why, we were playing at Adam and
Eve and she had the apple to tempt me
WITH and she never tempted me, but went
and ate it herself.-London Opinion
He-I saw where a woman sued for $50
for alienation of her husbands affections.
Cayton's weekly. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1916-1921, 1920-01-03

ALEXANDRIA CASH GROCERY
Distributor of Nine. c. J. Walkers Hair and Skin
preparations. Mail, postal and express orders
promptly filled. 1908 Jackson St., Seattle Wash
Cayton's weekly. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1916-1921, 1920-01-03

FRAZIER asl E s a3.. ceee
Main 1854.
Cayton's weekly. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1916-1921, 1920-01-03
STOLEN FROM THIEVES

"Do you know what polyclinic is?''
"Of course, stupid; it is hospital for
parrots. '-Baltimore American.
Cayton's weekly. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1916-1921, 1920-01-03

Pedestrian say your wife is starv-
ing. Can't you get work? Beggar-Yes,
SIR but she can t.-Cleveland Press
Cayton's weekly. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1916-1921, 1920-01-03

He-I saw where a woman sued for sou
for alienation of her husband s affections.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-04-09

FOR SALE-Singer tailoring machine,
 in first-class copdftion; $50 cash. 51S N 18th st
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-04-09
S32,500
FARM

Not one of those rough, rugged edges of the universe that is for sale be- cause the owner can't make a living on it, nor so inaccessible that he re- ouires a flying machine to get to town in, but the owner is engaged in a line of business in the city that requires ''early coming and late going" hence he is offering for sale his beautiful mountain home, located 6 miles out on one of the main bikes that is soon to be paved. There are If acres black sandy loan red clay sf,soii and very productive 40 bearing pecan trees, splendid orchards and vineyards, 1 beautiful, Groom bungalow, modern except furnace: i good, 4room tenant house and servants house, chicken house, smokehouse and garage; all wired and lighted by electricity; im- mediate possession: 5000; terms.
 A. R. DEARBORN & GO. so1-2-s-4 Jefferson Co.,, Bank Bldg.
 Main 1113.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-04-09
REAL ESTATE FOR SALE K1
MONsEs FOR sALE
B. F. EBORN 315 Empire Bldg. M. 8l73

NORTH HAvEN-A splendid home bargain 2-story, S-room, modern residence; sleeping porch, large, com fortable rooms; eastern exposure. on beautiful Woodland avenue; S5,50O. $t,000 cash. balance monthly. Choice home; sec it; possession 50 days. SOUTH HIGHbANDs-swe location. and the price will swell with it if you don't act quick; modern, 2-story and basement. 7-room residence; fur nace grates, gas, lights, bath, ga rage, fieldstone finish front; ideal To- cation: little oyer block Highland ave: $S,0Oo; reasonable terms; inn mediate possession.
 SOUTH HIGHLANDS-A splendid. modern, 10-room residence; excellent condition; large lot; choice location; eastern exposure; house In first-class condition; best part of 18th ave, South Highlands; $S,500 to see 1t is to want 1t; terms.
 SOUTH HIGHLANDS--Mod 2-story, 7-room residence: 2tst st.. near Quin- Ian ave-: excellent interior; easy walking distance; real bargain al s5.300, $1, ,00o cash, $50 per month. SOUTH HIGHI4ATlNDS-E Exceptional purchase for s4,20O, st.0o0 cash. $40 per month; unencumbered; large lot; you could not rent a house like this for less; this home has rooms, ar ranged for furnace. plenty of grates, gas, lights and bath: it is going to sell; why not to you?
 NORTH BIRMINGHAM-Com modern. Groom bungalow near the park, renting at $20 per month; :; $2,500. s750 cash, balance easy. say s2O per month if you want it that way,
 NORTH BIRMINGHAM-6roo mod ern home; extra large lot; 20th ave, near the North Birmingham car line; good outbuildings; $4,000, $1,000 cash, $50 per month
 SOUTH HIGHLANDS-Bea lot, 5s x150. 14th ave, near 1eth st., 5-room cottage; immediate possession: bitu- lithic streets; s4,750 s1,ooO cash. $50 per month.
 SOUTH HIGHLANDS-Mo Modern Groom bungalow; furnace heat; fine condi- tion; half block 18th st. line; inn mediate possession; just vacated; buy and move in; $4,5oo, s75o cash, $50 per month
 SOUTH HIGHLALNDS--Good 2-story, 7room residence; fine, level, e1e- vcated lot, near 18th st. several car lines convenient; walking distance S4,500 $500 cash, $40 per month; place is renting at $40, and would bring more; possession 60 days; why rent when you can own it for the rent? SOUTH HIGHLANDS-Sple mod ern, 7-room bungalow; beautiful con- dition; block of car line; overlooks city; just vacated; buy and move in; S6,o0o; will arrange terms to suit, with s1,50o cash payment SOUTH HIGHLANDS--Com D. room dwelling; well located 40x100; $3,o00, half cash, balance easy; pos session 30 days; might modify terms, or consider sedan Ford or Dodge part payment.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-04-09

KNOCK the high cost of building; send for list and prices on the following: Framing, siding, sheeting. sash, doors, toilet fixtures, wash basins. pipe of all kinds, heaters, C. I. pipe, complete water works system, ma efrinArys we are wrecking Payne Fseid. Don't wait until sold; wire to-day or come. Aviation Salvage Co.,, West Point, Miss.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-04-09

DIAMOND-A-kara white stone, fancy Tiffany Ak white and green gold: price
 only S55. Phone Main S9
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-04-09

Go see or call me for ap- pointment. Prices for ten days only. Possession 30 to 50 days.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-04-09
MERCHANDISE
FOR SALE

AZ MY GOODS FOR SALE-U. 5. Army Khaki small tents for sportsmen, Boy Scouts, every child should have one for play tent in front yard, s395. U. S. Army cotton khaki brooches, seen serv- ice but in good condition, grade A, S125 grade B, 95c U. $. Army can- vas leggins, extra strong canvas: will give good service. pair, 65c. U. s. Army wool shirts, olive drab, seen service, but in good condition; grade A, s2.95; grade B, $2.50; grade c. $1.95. U. s. Army khaki brooches, wool, dyed brown, black or blue; splendid condi- ton, worth SS pair; Especial. grade A. $2.95 grade B. each. s2.50. U. $. Army naversacks, excellent bag for hunt ing, work bag. school bag, etc.; heavy canvas, good condition, 95c, U. $. Army wool olive drab blankets; have seen service, but in good condition; weight lbs, 62xS2 inches, S7.95. U. $. Army wool blankets, olive drab; used, but in excellent condition; B grade, S6.95. U. S. Army comforts floral designs; full size; good condi- ton; renovated, $2.45. Gold Medal canvas folding cots, excellent condition; special, s2.95. U. s. Army cot pads, repaired. renovated. slightly, soiled. $s.95. U. $. Army cot mattresses. ex- ceuent condition; grade A. ss.s5; tddS D, fo-Co. O Army lS5 0A6eAN&A mess pans, heavy tim excellent for camping, etc., 25c. U. s. Army heavy tin or enamel cups, 10c U. $. Army knives, forks or spoons, nickelware 10c each, or, dozen, 75c. Khaki web belts; good and strong, 25c U. 8. Army tents, 16x16x11 feet; the tent Uncle Sam adopted at all camps; in very good, serviceable condition sS9.75; B grade, the above tent, s2s75. U. $. Army shelter tents, s3.95. Your money back if not satisfied. Terms, cash with order; reference: Any Greenvllle bank Orders desired parcel post, please include postage. Write for catalog. Mittle-T -Traxler Co.,, Mail Order House" Greenville, s. c.
 MERCHANTABLE IRON AND STEEL
 BARS.
 We have in our warehouse at
 Avondale approximately 15o
 tons of new iron and steel Z
 bars. in rounds and various
 sizes Can make immediate de-
 Every. Phone woodlawn s2s.
 ". M. Smith & Co.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-04-09
o. D. STEWART & coz 1928 Jeff. Co. Bank Bldg. Phone Main 5896 Day.
 Main 4719 Night.

Main 4719 Night. Go see or call me for ap- pointment. Prices for ten days only. Possession 30 to 50 days.
 B, ,750-8440 Third avenue, South, East Lake, on Tide water car, Broom cottage on easy payments. You could not build the house for the price asked. S6, 750-1215 North Twenty third street, 8-room, two story modern home; has large living room, dining room, buffers pantry, four bedrooms, kitchen an d hardwood floors; hard pine finish throughout; this is
 in walking distance of bus mess district; the house alone is worth more than the price asked. $2,500 cash, balance to suit pur- chaser.
 S6,8O0-1231 North Twenty third street; 9-room, two- story home, on a corner lot; $2,000 cash, balance any reasonable terms.
 S6,675-1319 Twenty-sixth street, 8-room, two-story home. You must see the interior of this house to ap- preciate it's worth. You cannot buy the lumber ana material for the pric C wanted. Do not look at this place unless you can pay as much as $3,000 cash; balance to suit purchaser. $1O, ,500--21O2 Tenth avenue, South; 0 rooms, 2-story; : beautiful ylocated; suita- ble for boarding house or furnished rooms to rent, or for two apartments, or your home; terms to suit. S4, ,850-8000 Fig h tie t h street, North. East Lake; 7-room cottage home; fur mace heat; size of lot three acres; fine truck land; this is nicely located, two blocks from car; reasonable terms.
 s10, ,500-Six acres at end of Roebuck car line, with small store; a 7-room, two story home; fine business location; an opportunity for someone; has $40 feet of paved street frontage. s9, 9,000-Thirty acres, Roe buck-Huffman district; a beautiful country, two- story home, with field stone porch, shaded by large water oaks; fine land; will take in part payment a 5- room home and arrange payments to su it; you should see this country home before you buy; it is d bargain.
 o. D. STEWART & co. 1928 Jeff. Co. Bank Bldg.
 Phone Main 1896 Day.
 Main A71a Night.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-04-09
soUTHsIDE-


 For sale, west of 2oth st.. mod ern s-room residence; lot sox 1S21s; $7.5oO; terms; possession 50 days; bargain at this price. If you intend to buy. get in touch with us at once. Motion Realty CO, POPS Sd ave.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-04-09
FOR SALE

 A; 21"x10 Le Blond heavy duty lathe. ] Reel lathe. A x22' I 24" Ohio shaper. box gear drive. l 20" Queen City shaper. 1 S. A. Woods planer and hatcher. No.
 27 size, 6"x15."
 l Fay & Egan rIngie surfacer. size
 S4sx6. Il 1o'' Aside Hall & Brown moulder. l as" band saw. 56 x36 Corliss engine. 15. 20 9 and 75 h. p. steam engines. 60 h. D. horizontal tubular boiler. 40 h. p. vertical boiler. 10"x15" and 12"x15" dbl drum mins
 hoists. Ia Is xs1s x10v Duplex Bross fitted piston packed pump. New alternating current motors l to 50 h. D. CHAS. J. GEoHEGAN MACHINERY co. IS s. 20th St. Birmingham, Ala |WE buy and sell new and secondhand !. machinery of all kinds, including electrical equipment. mill supplies. concrete machinery. sawmills. en- zines. boilers and textile equipment Crymes Machinery and Supply Co, SPA Austell Bldg. Atlanta. Ga
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-04-09
NORWOOD

If you are looking for a home in which a dollar is worth a dollar, buy this Groom bungalow in Nor wood at once; full size lot, faces east. on paved street; 18th ave, N. Living room goes entirely across front of house; modern to the minute. We will be glad to show you this house, but no in- formation will be given over the phone; possession arranged to suit your convenience. Call Mir Flowers, Main 1892. Simpson-F -Freeman-DeRam
 22o0 Sd ave-, north.