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The Lubbock avalanche. (Lubbock, Tex.) 1909-1922, 1920-05-13

Fort Worth. Texas, May S.--At a
late hour this afternoon arguments
IN the case Of =. J. Ward were COM
pleted and the case was given to
the jury. Ward is charged with swind-
ling In connection with an oil stock
scheme in which Frank Noriieet Of
Hale Center. Texas, claims 20 have
lost $4,000 Charles Gerber, now In
the county iall. j. held IN connection
with another deal IN which Norileet
alleges he was sWindled out 81 S25,-
600.
During his Ave hours on the Wit
meas stand Norlleet said he had been
lured into he stock market game IN
Dallas and purchased fake stock.
The defense closed ila case with.
put putting witness on the stand,
one ~ lls plaas vas that ~ mIa
taken Identity. lhe allegation being
that Ward had no connection with
the affair
The Washington herald., 1920-03-06
BALTIMORE PRODUCE.

Baltimore, March 5. 5.-Potatoes-
White Western Maryland and Penn
sylvania, per 100 lbs, 4.75a5.00; do,
New York and New Jersey, per 100
lbs, No. /. 4.75a5.o0; do, eastern
shore. Maryland and Virginia, Nc
'Cormickg, 400a4.50; do, Cobblers,
per 100 Ibis. 4.50a4.75; all sections,
No. 2, z.5oa3.00: No. 3, 1.50a2.ee.
Sweets. yellow North Carolina, per
bbl., 6.50a7.50; eastern shore. Mary
7.6o; do. No. 2. per bbl., 3.00a4.00.
Yams. No. l. per bbl., 4.5oa5.5o; do.
No. 2, 3.0oa4.0o.
Vegetables and green fruits-Ap-
Pies, all varieties, No. 1, per bbi.,
5.00as.0o: do. No. 2, 4.00a5.0o; do.
box apples, per box, 2.25a3.2s; do.
all varieties, No. per bu.. 2.ooa2. SO;
do, No. 2, 1.50a1.75: beans, per bas-
ket. green, 4.ooa6.o0; do. per basket.
wax, 4.ooa5.0o; do, pearl. per bas-
ket. 4.ooa5.0o; cabbage, per basket.
1.75a2.oo; do. Danish, per ton. 75.ooa
5000: celery. per crate, 2.o0a3.5e:
cucumbers, per basket, 7.0OaS.0o;
eggplants, Florida, per crate, 3.o0a
500.
Tomatoes. fancy, per crate. 3.5oa
$50; do, choice, per crate, 2.00a3.5O:
beets, per 100 punches, 7.0Oas.0o;
carrots, per basket, 1.50al.75; oyster
plant, per 100 punches, 10.00a12.o0;
brussels sprouts, per quart, 20a25c;
parsnips, per bushel. 2.50a3.00; sa-
voy cabbage, per bushel, .1.0oa1.25;
tangerines, per strap, S.00a10.o0;
per quart, 40a60c,
The Washington herald., 1920-03-06
WASHINGTON PRODUCE.

Eggs-Strictly fresh. $50; average
receipts, 47c; Southern. SIC.
Cheese-June. whole milk, 35a36c.
Butter - Standard creamery. Tea
TIC: prints, 77a7Sc.
Live Poultry - Roosters, per ID,
22c; turkeys, per Id, 45a50c; chick
ems. per Id. 42a4Sc; hens, per lb,
3Sc; keats, young, per lb, 50a55c.
Dressed Poultry - Fresh filled
spring chickens. per Id. 42a45c;
Id, csc; turkeys. per lb, 50a55c.
Live stock-Caives, per lb, 1sc;
lambs, 1Sc; sheep, 4a6c.
Green Fruits Apples. per bbl.
new. $4.ooa10.oo: boxes. s2.5oa4.25;
California lemons. per box. $4.50a
$50; pineapples, s5.0oa7.0o; Florida
oranges, s7.0oa7.5o; grapefruit,
s3.50a4.50.
Vegetables - Potatoes, per sack,
Western, s7.75aS.0o; nearby. per bbl
$6.50a7.50; string beans, basket,
$4.0oa7.o0: eggplant, $3.00aa4.o0 per
crate; cabbage, S4.00a5.50 per cwt;
new cabbage. per basket S2.o0a2.25;
beets. Florida, per crate, S3.50a4.00:
lettuce, s0.75a1.00; squash, S3.00a5.00
iceberg lettuce, S3.00a3.25 per crate
Florida celery, s3.0oa4.00 per crate
celery, dozen, $1.25a1.50; romaine
lettuce, $o.75a1.00 squash, s3.00a5.0O
per crate: spring onions, $2.50a3.00
per 100 lunches: onions, per 100-lh
sacks, s6.50a6.75; sweet potatoes
s6.00a7.o0; yams, $4.00a5.oo: spinach,
$5-00a6.00 per bbl: Florida peppers
per crate. s5.00a7.00; Florida to-
matoes, S3.00a4.50 per crate; brus-
sells sprouts, 25a30c per quart.
The Washington herald., 1920-03-06
PALMER READY
FOR SUGAR QUIZ
friends of Attorney Gen
eral Call Inquiry a Po-
htical Move.

Attorney General Palmer "wel-
pmes" the threatened congressional
Investigation of his actions In the
louisiana sugar price situation. II
Eas said yesterday at his office.
Palmer officially refused to COM
pent Friends. however. declared
ne probe to be political move. fol-
bwing closely on announcement or
Paimer's andidacy for President.
Palmer's actions saved millions OF
kollars to sugar consumers OF the
Duntry, IL was claimed by those
rho spoke for him. He did not fix
ne price of Louisiana sugar. ac-
bording to the explanation of JUS
Ice Department officials.
Instead he made a complete in
Destigation Of the Louisiana CROP
md discovered an alarming short
bge. He then advised the ATTORNEY
General in that district that. in his
pinion, IL would be useless to in
titute profiteering suits against
lealers selling beyond II and IS
bents. This was because Palmer
bund, associates say, that at this
bricc only a fair margin of profit
vas being realized. Palmer's steps
educed the price Of sugar in many
pcalities. where II was selling as
Ugh as 90 cents retail. his defend
RS say.
Palmer recently supplied Congress
Yith all his correspondence in the
louisiana case.
The Washington herald., 1920-03-06
Clifton Forge, Va.

Clifton Forge, Va, March 5.-The
funeral of Mrs. I. r. Herndon. who
did sunday. was. held yesterday
from the residence Of her daughter
Mrs. w. T. LaBrie, The. services
were conducted by the Rev. F. A.
Tyler. Mrh. Herndon Is survived by
three sons, william, of New York,
Henry, of Columbus, Ohio. and
Glasgow, of this city, and by two
daughters, Mrs. Lucy Bortner, "
Baltimore, and Mrs. LaBrie.
A SURPRISE wedding took place In
washington, when Miss Mary Steele
and Mr.. Malcolm vess, of Coving-
ton, were married. Miss Steele Is a
niece of H. G. Robertson. of this
city.
Mrs. Louise Carter. of Staunton.
is visiting her daughter. Mrs. ]. r.
Burgess.
Mr.. and Mrs. ]. T. Greenwood. of
Cape Charles and former residents
Of this city. are spending several
days here.
Mrs. w. X. Smith Is visiting her
Montvale. have returned to their
parents in LOUISVILLE, Ky.
Mr.. and Mrs. w. c. Hughes, of
home after a visit with Mr.. and
Mrs. A. r. Clarkson.
The J. s. Smith furniture Com
pany has been sold TO w, K Smith
and W. A. Rule. 49,
The Washington herald., 1920-03-06
Virginia Legislature

Richmond, March 5.-The senate
this afternoon passed the appropria-
tion bill. carrying $4,000 in excess
OF the figure I'M the house bill, al
ready passed. VA conferenee- wal
made necessary when the house re-
fused to concur.
Department Probe.
1t was announced the committee
to probe the prohibition department
will hold a session Monday night
to hear from anyone who may care
to be heard. Meanwhile the State
accountant will be going over the
departments books with a view of
submitting a report Mnoday night.
Alexandria Sanitary Bill.
Eliminating beth the county en-
gineer and county health officer
and vesting full power and respon-
sibility in the board of supervisors,
the Alexandria County sanitary bill
has been favorably reported to the
committee and will go on the senate
calendar today. Delegate Jesse, its
sponpr in the house, anticipates no
further trouble.
Passage of a bill to provide a ply
the
Is being urged by the state board of
charities. A salary of $1,000 is pro-
vided for a full-time man. DIR. Her
bert Mann, the present prison sur
geon, draws S1.SQ0 a year and only
visits the penitentiary.
Amendments to the dog law
passed by the house provide that IL
censes shall hereafter be paid to the
State department of game and in
land fisheries instead Of to commits
sioners Of the revenue and that per-
sons bitten by rabid CANNES shall
be compensated out of the tax fund.
Personnel of the joint legislative
committee which is to probe the af-
fairs of the state department of
prohibition consists Of Senators
Mills of Richmond and Ferguson of
Appomattox and Delegates Fuller of
Richmond and Henley of Williams
burg.
Senator Trinkle, of wytheville,
stated yesterday that he does not
intend to push his State fund work
mems compensation bill in the Sem
ate if he is successful in getting
through the general assembly sew
eral mutual and interinsurers' bills
which are calculated to bring down
the cost of compensation cover.
The Washington herald., 1920-03-06
BALTIMORE DAIRY MARKETS

Baltimore. March 5.-Poultry-
Live - Chickens, young, large,
smooth, pound, 43a44c: young,
rough and shaggy, pound, 34a35c. !;
do, winter two pounds and under,
pound. 4Sa50c; old roosters, pound,
23a24c: do, old hens, over four
pounds, pound, 42c; small, pound.
42c; do, white leghorn hens, pound,
40c; ducks, Muscovy, young, pound,
40a41c; do. White Pekins, young,
pound. 42a43c; do, puddle, pound,
40a41c: do. smaller, poor. pound, 81
ass; turkeys, choice, young hens,
pound, soc: do. gobblers, pound,
45c; do. old toms. pound. 44c; do,
crooked breasts. poor. pound. 35c;
pigeons, old. pair, 40c; do, young.
pair, 40c: guinea fowl, young, over
y pounds each, S5c: do, old, each,
60c.
Dressed Poultry-Turkeys. 35s52c ::
chickens, 42a45c; old roosters. 24a
25c; ducks, 3Sa42c; geese, 34a36c:
capons, 40c.
Eggs Western Maryland and
Pennsylvania nearby, dozen, 4sa50c:
Eastern Shore Maryland and Vir-
ginia. dozen, 49a50c; Western, dozen.
49a50c: West Virginia, 4sa4sc:
Southern, dozen. 47a48c.
Butter - Creamery. Western sep
arator, extras. 66a67c: do, prints,
II pound, extras. 6Sa69c: do, prints.
pound, extras, 67a6Sc; nearby
creamery. extras, 63a64c; dairy
prints, Maryland. Virginia and
Pennsylvania, extras, 42a44c; store
packed, firsts, 37a3Sc; rolls, Mary
land and Pennsylvania, extras, 42a
44c: do. West Virginia, extras, 40a
Acc: do, Ohio, extras. 40a42c; pro-
cess butter, 52a54c.
The Washington herald., 1920-03-06
CHICAGO LIVESTOCK.

Chicago. March 5.-Hsgs-Re-
ceipts. 10000; higher: bulk. s14.ssa
1910; top. 1880: heavy, $14.25ats;
medium. s14s5a15.4o; light. s1s.1oa
1850; light light. s14.50a1s.3s;
heavy packing sows. smooth, 313.25
a13.75; packing sows. rough, s135oa
10; pigs. s13.5oa14.75.
Cattle-Receipts. 1000; frm; beef
steers, medium and heavy. choice
and prime, $14.50a16; medium and
good. $1175a14.50: common, ss.75a
Ills; light-weight. good and choice
s12.60a15.35: common and medium.
$9.2sa12.50: butcher cattle. heifers.
$7.25a13.50; cows. $7a12.50; Gamers
and cutters. s4.75as.so: veal calves.
s15.25a16.75; feeder steers, ss.5oa
l1.75; stocker steers. s7a10s5.
Sheep-Receipts, 1000; slow.
Lambs-s1725a19.75; culls and
common. s14a17; ewes, medium,
good and choice, S11a14.25: cuIls
and common, $6a10.75.
The Washington herald., 1920-03-06
PHILADELPHIA PRODUCE.

Philadelphia. March 5.-BUTTER
-Solid-packed creamery, fancy,
high-grade goods, 65a67c: the lat
ter for jobbing sales; extra. 64c:
extra firsts. 61a63c; firsts, 56a59c;
seconds, 50a53c; sweet creamery.
choice to fancy, 66a6Sc: fair to
good, 51a65c: ladle-packed. as to
quality, 40a44c: packing stock. 35s
39c: fancy brands of nearby prints
jobbing at 72a74c; good to choice.
64a71; fair, 61a63c.
EGGS-Nearby firsts, s16.05 per
crate: nearby current receipts,
s15.30a15.45 per crate: Western ex-
ira firsts, $15.30a15.45 per crate;
do. firsts. $15.15 per crate; inferior
lots lower; refrigerator eggs. nom
inal; fancy selected eggs were job
bing at 5sa61c per dozen.
LIVE POULTRY-Fowls. fat, 40a
42c: do. inferior. 3Sa39c; broiling
chickens. fancy. soft-meated, weigh
ing 1ha2 pounds apiece, 55a60c;
spring chickens. average. soft
meated, 40a42c; inferior, 3Sa39c:
shaggy young roosters. 3oa32; old
roosters, 25a26c; ducks. white Pekln,
44a46c; do, Indian runner. 4oa42;
do, Muscovy. 30a32c; turkeys, 40a
45c; pigeons, 55a6oc per pair.
The Washington herald., 1920-03-06
BISHOP OF EASTON
DIES AT AGE OF 81

Easton. Nd, March b.--The Right
Rev. William Forbes Adams. Bishop
of the Diocese of Easton. died this
morning at his home here. He was
81 years old.
Bishop Adams had been titular
head of the Diocese of Easton for
thirty-two years, and succeeded
Bishop Henry Chaplain Lay as head
of the diocese.
He was. In point of years, the
oldest Of the bishops of the Protes-
tant Episcopal Church still In active
service and sixth in the line OF pre-
cedence in the House of Bishops.
The funeral will be held Monday
from Trinity Cathedral in Easton.
Bishop John Gardner Murray, Of
the Diocese of Maryland, will at
tend.
The Washington herald., 1920-03-06
fredericksburg, Va.

Fredericksburg. Va, March g.
Will Harris. colored. Of Staffor"
was accidentally shot and killed by
his brother, Herbert Harris. at their
home, near whitewater, in Stafford
County, yesterday. Coroner e. NJ.
Snead decided not to hold an In
quest.
r. o. Gordon, farmer, Of Spotsyl-
vania County, was brought to the
Mary Washington Hospital here to
be operated on for appendicitis.
Gordon, who is one Of the land as
SCISSORS for his county, is Just recov-
ering from a severe attack Of influ-
enza.
The Rev. Charles A. Forbes and
family have arrived here from Kane,
Pa, and have taken charge OF a
farm one mile from Spotsylvania
Court House, which they recently
The Republicans of Fredericks-
burg will hold q mass meeting
Monday night to elect a new city
committee and delegates to the
state convention at Roanoke and
the district convention to be held
in fredericksburg.
The Washington herald., 1920-03-06
Manassas, Va.

Manassas, Va. March s. &C. II.
Harrell and other former service
men propose to organize a post of
the American Legion in Prince WILL
lam County.
The body of Eppa f. Bridwell a
former resident of this county, who
died at Providence Hospital. Wash
ington. was brought to Manassas
and fnternment was made at his
old home.
Mrs. Thomas Watkins, of Rose
mont. Is visiting Mr.. and Mrs. H. d.
Wenrich.
Rev. L. c. Messick and Rev. A.
Stuart Gibson have returned from
Richmond, where they attended the
pastors conference under the aus
pices OF the Interchurch World
movement, of which the Rev. Mr..
Messick is county chairman.
The special feature on the pro-
gram for the monthly meeting of
the Greenwich School and Civic
League, to be held tonight in the
Greenwich 'Schoolhouse. is a debate,
Resolved. That the tendency of the
times points to the downfall of our
present system OF government" in
which C. ]. Meetze and o. w. Mosher,
jr.. Of Manassas, will speak on the
negative. Rev. j. Royal Cooke. of
Greenwich. and Carl Glaettli. of Cat
lett, will take the affirmative.
The Washington herald., 1920-03-06
NEW YORK PRODUCE.

New York, March 5.-Butter-De-
mand improves: creamery extras,
salted and unsalted, 63a66c; firsts,
olae4c; higher than extras, 63ha
6Ic; state dairy tubs. 43a62c: reno
waited extras. 53a54c; imitation
creamery frsts, 45a46c.
Cheese - Market active; State
whole-milk. specials, 2e1sa31c;
fancy, pSa2sc; lower grades, 15a27c;
Wisconsin whole-mifk. fancy. young
Americas, 32a33c; State skins, spe-
cials. 17a22c: choice, 13a16c; fair to
good, 1oa12c; lower grades, 4asc.
EGGS - Market steady: nearby
white, fancy. 59a60c; brown, 5Sa59c;
extra, 56a57c; firsts, 53a54c.
The Washington herald., 1920-03-06
GERMANTOWN FIRE
CAUSES $4,000 Loss

Rockville, Nd, March g. The
Thrift q Waters store at German
town. the largest general merchan-
disc nr1m In Montgomery County,
was destroyed by fire this morning
causing loss OF about $4,000. The
fire broke out shortly before mid
night and when discovered had gain
ed such headway that II was i'm
possible to save the contents of the
building. Cause Of the fire IL not
known.
The building belonged to Perrie E.
valued at $4,000. It was insured
for only $1,000. The stock. which
was valued at $4,000. was insured
for $4,000. Located In the building
was the postoffice.
The Washington herald., 1920-03-06
BerTyville Pastor Called.

Rev. Malcolm s. Taylor of Grace
Church, Berryville. has been offered
the rectorship of Monumental Epis-
copal Church here. The Rev. James
w. Morris, the retiring rector, is
leaving soon for Porto Allegro, Bra
zil. to become dean of a theologi-
cal school there. Monumental
Church is built on the site of the
old Richmond Theater, which burned
in 1911. costing the lives of more
than 100.
The Washington herald., 1920-03-06
BALTIMORE LIVESTOCK.

: Baltimore, March 5.-Beef cattle,
FIRST quality. per lb, 12a13c; medium.
10aI1c; bulls as to quality, 7a9c;
thin steers and cows. case: oxen as
to quality, 5aSc: milk cows. choice
to fancy. per head, $60.00aSO.00;
common to fair. $30.00a60.00; calves.
veal, choice. by express. per ID, 1sa
1shc; by boat 1sa1shc; light. ordi-
nary, 12a15c; heavy, smooth. fat.
per head. $25.00a35.00; rough. $500
a20.00: small, thin, $10.o0a12.00:
sheep, No. 1, per lb. 9a10c; old
bucks, as to quality. 7a9c; common.
4a6c: lambs, choice. 2oa21c; fair to
good. 17a19c; poor. thin. l3al5c;
lac; stays, 8a10c; old boars. SAFE;
live pigs, 14a15c; shoats. 12a14c.
The Washington herald., 1920-03-06
TWO DEAD, ONE DYING
AFTER GUN BATTLE

Huntington. w. Va. March 5. -
Two men were shot to death and q
third was believed dying from gun
shot wounds following q Quarrei
over q moonshine still near the
Kentucky-virginia line. according
to q report made to the police here
today by r. L. Mullins.
Milford Hubbard and Jerry Hub
bard, brother-in-law OF Milford.
willard. Milford's brother. IL III q
Jenkins. KY. hospital.
The Washington herald., 1920-03-06
Martinsburg, W. Va.

Martinsburg. w. Va, March g.
Councilman G. B. Wiltshire has an
nounced his candidacy for mayor on
the Democratic ticket.
The local Y. NJ. c. A. Is planning
for a big three-day circus to be
held this month.
Col. Stuart w. walker. u. S. At
torney for the Northern District of
West Virginia, has announed his de-
sire to be one of this States four
delegates-at-large to the Democrat
ic National Convention in San Fran
cisco in June. Paul H. Martin, law
yer, announced his candidacy for
the Republican nomination for clerk
of the county court. Martin is a
graduate of West Virginia Univer-
sity.
The Washington herald., 1920-03-06
Blocked Suffrage Bill
Awaits Touring Senator

Charleston, w. Va, March 5.--suf-
frage supporters in West Virginfa
today clung to a thread of hope.
Mrs. Ellis Yost, chairman of the
women's organization working for
of the suffrage amend
ment, last night announced that
Senator Jesse Bloch, Wheeling, now
is en- route from California to cast
a ballot In the Senate and break
the 14-14 tie.
Supporters planned to hold the
Senate in session by means of the
fourteen votes until Senator Bloch
arrived.
The Washington herald., 1920-03-06
Winchester, Va.

Winchester, Va, March S. - The
body of Mrs. Mamie Love Timber
lake, so years old. wife of Charles
E. Undertake, of East Orange, N
j., who died yesterday, was brought
here today for interment. She was
a daughter of. the late Mr.. and Mrs.
Joseph A. Bartlett, and leaves her
husband, one daughter and one sis
ter.
Mrs. Catherine Grimm Bair, Sc
years old, widow of Jacob E. Bair,
Hanover, Pa, died Wednesday, ac-
cording to a message received by
her brother, Hunter B. Grimm. Sur
viving are four sons two daughters,
five brothers and ore sister.
The Washington herald., 1920-03-06
Waynesboro, Va.

waynesboro. Va, March 5.-Mayor
Morgan H. Hudgins announces that
the flu menace has passed and that
the churches will open Sunday,
poolrooms and theaters Monday. and
the schools Tuesday.
Verona local, of the Augusta
Farmers Union, will meet Monday.
p. c. Manley, county agent of Au-
gusta, announces a baby beef con-
test from March 1 to 10. Boys and
girls between the ages of 10 and
Is may make entries.
Senator and Mrs. F. Percy 10th
have gone to Middlebrook to visit
Mrs. Loth's sister, Mrs. Clemmer.
De- Mrs. Roy Coffman Is visiting her
parents, Mr.. and Mrs. w. A. Rife.
The Washington herald., 1920-03-06
Hagerstown, Md.

Hagerstown, Nd. March 5.--Al-
though the daylight saving law. has
been killed the spirit is still alive
here with present indications that
the scheme may be generally adopted
for the coming summer. A vote
taken in several factories here
showed employees are practically
unanimous for the plan. Baseball
enthusiasts here are strong advo-
Gates OF the daylight plan and are
urging its general adoption in order
to boost the national sport next
season.
Fire yesterday damaged the prop
erty Of Henry Gruber in williams
port. near here. The fire started in
the grocery store and Is believed to
have been caused by mice gnawing
matches.
j. c. Gordon, organiser of the Ma
tfonsl Chain Restaurants, was ar
rested yesterday at York, Pa, on a
charge of embezzlement preferred
by stockholders of waynesboro. In
default of $500 bail he was COM
mitted to jail for hearing Tuesday.
James s. Davis, of Denver, Col,
supreme chancellor OF . order OF
Knights OF Pythias in the United
States, last night addressed a large
gathering OF Pythians here. The
meeting was followed by q banquet
given In honor Of Supreme Chancel-
lor Davis. Speakers included Judge
Frank g. Wagaman. former State
Senator N. B. Scott, Alexander Arm
strong. attorney general for Mary
land; Elias ID. Hartle and Joseph w.
wolfinger.
The Washington herald., 1920-03-06
Delegate Grifith's Bill Passes.

Rockville, Nd, March "a bill,
by Delegate Charles G. Grifith, of
this county. which provides for the
separation OF the offices of county
treasurer and clerk to the board OF
county commissioners for this
county and which makes the ONCE
Of treasurer an elective one, passed
the house last night.
The house has also passed Dele
gate Grifith's bill increasing the
compensation of the county COM
missioners for this county from 81
900 to $4,000 year.
The Washington herald., 1920-03-06
POUCHKEEPSIE CREW
IN NORFOLK COURT

Newport News. Va. March s.
thirty-one members of the crew of
he Shipping Board steamer Pough-
feepsie were held for the Federal
Tand jury by United States Com
nissionet Stephenson II Norfolk to-
hy on Charges of mutiny while the
hip was at Hamilton, Bermuda.
Bail of $4,000 is demanded. Three
Members of the crew were released.
The Washington herald., 1920-03-06
Keyser Plant Changes Hands.

Cumberland. Md. March 5.-The
electric light plant at Keyser,
w. Va. twenty-five miles west of
here. has been taken over by Phila-
delphia capital. It will be known
as the Keyser Electric Company.
A few local people continue to own
stock.
The Washington herald., 1920-03-06
Richmond Shops Reduce Force.

Richmond. Va, March 5.-South
Richmond shops of the Southern
Railway received instructions today
o reduce the shop force by 40. men.
five-day notices were posted imme-
hately. insufficient work in hand
vas ascribed as the reason for the
rider.
The Washington herald., 1920-03-06
richmond Fayors Daylisht Sayins.

Richmond. Va, March 5.-A con-
erted movement IL on foot to put
richmond back on the daylight saw
ng plan. \ measure with that end
view is before the city council
md the Indications are that it will
ass.
The Washington herald., 1920-03-06
Oil Has Kick.

Ell Paso, Tex.-Extra guards may
be thrown around oil wells in the
Pecos field. Visitors have found
that a taste of the crude sometimes
has a kick like beer.
The Washington herald., 1920-03-06
The Weatl1er
Fsreeast.

Fsreeast.
District of coIumbia ana Marylasl: 10
day-Fdr continued cold: tomorrUw. fnzE
not quite 90 cold. strons northsssf ws1ds
today. 1,r
Virginia: Fair today. colder in sszlAr
east portion; strong northwest vf.ds; -
morrow fair. note quite % cold.
The Washington herald., 1920-03-06
Local remp>rstu.>a.

Highett 70; lowest, n
Relative hunidity-s o. NJ %; . y ~
92; 8 p. M 80.
Rainfall Is p. m. to .. m-), o.ee.
Hours Of sunshine, o.
Per cent Of possibls sunshine, o.
The Washington herald., 1920-03-06
Departures From Normal.

Aeeumuiated deficiency Of tenpeezt1re
sincs ysnuary I, 1p2o, -1se. az
Deficiency Of temperafure since March J.
1920, -.
Accumulated deficiency Of precipitation
since January 1. 19D. -o.T.
Excess Of precipitation since March I.
1920, +0.86.
80: lowest, Il.
The Washington herald., 1920-03-06

= For Colds Or Inluensa.
and as a Preventive, take LAXATIVE
Bl,oAO QUISINE Tablets. Look for e. W
GROVES signature on he boz. soc.--Adv.
The Washington herald., 1920-03-06

Famous ." make of Athletic Underwear of best quality
checked the identical quality being sold everywhere this
Sleeveless shirts
The Washington herald., 1920-03-06

Mems Wash Ties, in white
grounds with colored panel
stripes; tubular style. Another
big special value at 17c each.