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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1920-10-04

/ was just thinking: said uncle
Bill. to Harry as he was enjoying his
after dinner smoke, of a matter of Vi
tai Importance and right. here | am
going to give you timely pointer
think it would be the sensible thing
fer you t odo, to take out for Hettle's
benefit in the morning a life insur-
ance policy for about $4,000 in a good
company and have one in mind. The
Equitable Life Insurance Company OF
Iowa. 1t has strong assets and fine
reputation for promptness and fair
dealing. | believe it to be the only com
pany represented in this city whose
policy obligations are secured in full
by deposits Of interest bearing secu-
rites with the state government. Rep
resented here by Mr.. Glenn l.. JUS
tee a most agreeable gentleman and
a very fair minded man whom you
will be glad to meet. And did you ever
Stop c,hink, my boy, that u policy in
good company like this actually
creates an estate for you the moment
the first premium is paid for the
amount of your policy. The following
morning Mr. Glenn l.. Justice wrote
Harry a policy for $4,000 in the Equi-
fable Life, and | see you make preten
tons to dress well yourself, ventured
uncle Bill to Harry; | always admired
the man who had the pride to dress
in good taste and who wears good
clothes i have always maintained That
4 man feels more respectable when
we'll dressed. Now Of course you will
want to visit our representative mems
clothing and mems out-fitting estab-
lishment by name-Downham and
Ridgely where ! have dealt for many
years. house that | can recommend
with good graces and one where the
male sex can get dressed up from
head to foot carrying such high grade
ready to wear brands OF clothing as
the Hart, Schaffner and Marx and
the Fashion, Park line of clothes, Nal
lory hats and the best Of everything
in hosiery, furnishings, haberlashery,
hats and caps. And you will make no
mistake my boy if you start right in
a,,d line mn wit h DoUnhnm and Pidya
~, the leaders in our town. Rob!y
Simpson is popular salesman.
Emerging from the post office
where she had just purchased hook
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1920-10-04
NEURALGIA PAINS
Give Way to Soothing Hamlin's
Wizard Oil

Hamlin's Wizard Oil is 4 safe
simple and effective treatment for
both headache and neuralgia. Rubbed
IN where the pain is. it eases the tor
turel nerves and almost invariably
brings quick relief. Keep supply on
hand.
Wizard Oil is 4 good dependable
preparation 10 have in the medicine
chest for first aid when the doctor
may he far away. It's healing. anti
septic qualities can always be relied
upon as a preventive against infec-
ton, or other serious resules, from
sprains, bruises. cuts burns, bites and
rings. Just as good. too. for sore feet
stiff neck, frost bites, cold sores and
canker sores.
Generous size bottle SIC.
If you are troubled with corst!pa-
ton or SEX headache try Tlaml:n's
Wizard Liver Whips. Just pleasant
little pink pills at druggists for 30c.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1920-10-04
Begin Right Now to
Conquer Your Rheumatism

the blood.
For this purpose there is no more
satisfactory remedy than S.S.S.,
the fine old blood remedy that has
been in use for more than fifty
years, and has given such general
satisfaction for Rheumatism.
Begin taking S.S.S. today, and
if you will write q complete history
of your case, our medical. director
win give you expert advice, with
out charge. Address Chief Medical
Director, 16O Swift Laboratory, At
lanta, Ga.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1920-10-04
NOTICE.

Washington, D. c., Sept. l, 1920
The annual meeting Of the stock
holders and directors Of the Harris &
ShaferCo, Will be held at the Office Of
Mr.. iGardner' L. tBoothe. Alexandria
Natl. Bank Bldg; Alexandria. Va,
ON Thursday, September 30, 1920 at
2.30 p. m.
By order of the President,
E. A. HARRIS,
p21-l3t Secretary.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1920-10-04

= 49,: ~ -
here uncle broke in saying that 1t was
made right here in town by Forbes
Bros, and | hear they are taxed to
Keep up with. iarIers SO poputaE has
this -four become on the market.
Forbes Bros. are also. makers of.
Moumt Vernon Ccrn Meal feed stufsA
Bran, ankf are live dealers in hays
grain, &C, and do yearly an active
business. ~
Having unpacked the trunk, Hettie
advised Harry that he would need TO
have his suits pressed at once and
that she herself needed the immediate
services of reliable cleaner and pres
ser-herc uncle Bill broke in saying
its The Alexandria Pressing Company,
you want to patronize, who do every
thing in the lines cleaning, dveing
and pressing and always in the high
est art of the profession, strictly re-
liable, prompt and painstaking I'M
der the live wire management OF Mr..
J. w. Lambert whose business deal
ings everybody likes. With modern
facilities and force Of adept work
ment at this plant any garment or
fabric is clcansed and dyed in any
color or hue desired and made like
new many times. said uncle Bill, adj
ding that a service like the AleXan-
dria gives is great saving and af-
forrls q source of economy that means
much to the economical housewife.
For your reception next week Of
course you will want some choice cut
flowers and pot plants. This is highly
proper AMI always in good taste, ven
.ured uncle Biz. How thoughtful, as
sented the bride. | was going to ask
about this. Flowers are indispensable
Of course adding that floral dccora-
tons always bespeak culture refine
ment and dignity where can ! secure
them? Your cut flowers and pot
plants we will get from The Ponnet
Floral Company replied uncle Bill!
Here one can get fer any occasion
any day the choicest and most eXquI
site cut flowers Of the season for
webbing receptions funerals, BAN
quets or that best girl cut fresh daily
from the gardens and green houses.
and you will find the Ponnet Floral
Company with Mrs. Powers in char%"
pleasant. prompt and perfectly trust
worthy in Cling your orders.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1920-10-04

If you are going to again rely
upon the liaiment bottle to try to
rub your Rheumatism away, you
will be doomed again to nothing
but disappointment A disease
that can cause so much pain and
suffering is not on the surface of
the skin, and eapnot be rubbed
away.
Many forms of rheumatism are
caused by: q tiny disease germ in
the blood: and in such cases the
only logical treatment is to search
out and remove these germs from
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1920-10-04
Offices Ct Party Sci up Near Debs.

New York, Oct In order to b" in
lose touch with Ergcne Y. I)chS,
Socialist candidate for President.
low in the Federal p"nitcntiary ct
Atlanta national leaders Of that par
Y will mai,c tAcir headquarters in
Atlanta during tn" remainder Of the
'ampaien. it was announced ytsIer-
lav.
ne national campaign committee
# the Socialist party which has had
Is headquarters in Chicago. has al
.eahy moved to Atlanta. il was said.
SEEK GIRL FLIFR IN LAKE
Deborah De Costello, Parachute
Jumper. Drowned in Michigan.
Empire. Mich. Oct. 4.-Search
was carried on in lake Michigan
Yesterday for The body of Deborah
De Costello. 2G-year-ord aviatrix and
parachute jumper who was drowned
Friday when the paracchutc in which
;he was making = descent was blown
out into the lake.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1920-10-04
FORD, DODGE AND OVERLAND

fORD, Dl(LpiE AMI W ENL-f->h
=
Put 31x4 oversize tire on your car.
Goes on the same rim as the regular
3Ox3 -. Our travelling salesman has
just taken off two 3lx4 tires that ran
about a year over some of the worst
roads in Virginia. Special price 3lX4
Non Skid Tire S20.50; 31x4 Red Tube
$500; 3Ox3 Red TUT e S2.25; 32xS l-2
Non Skid Tire for Dodge, and other
cars. special price $500. 32x3 l-2 Red
Tube $3.50. No war, tax charged on
these at the special prices.
w. n. MAY & SON, Inc.
Cor. King and Lee Streets
229-tf.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1920-10-04
!. ..z.SIE|i0|jR9. Itching SKIN /.
.Zemo, the Clean, Antiseptic
! LIQUID, Gives Prompt Relief

Liquid, Gives frOlllpt NeIleI
There is one safe, dependable treat
ment that relieves itching torture and
!, that cleanses and soothessthe skin. I,
Ask any druggist for a35c or 81 bottle
of Zemo and apply it as directed. Soon
you will find that irritations, piniples.
;blackheads, eczema, blotches, ringworm
and similar skin troubles will disappear.
,Zemo. the; penetrating, satisfying
liquid, lis all that IS needed, for it
banishes most skin eFuptions. makes
the skin soft, smooth and healthy.
The E. ". Rose Co, Cleveland o.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1920-12-28

-. KiIda. the lonely Island WIN .
population OF only so. has suffered
an outbreak OF influenza.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1920-12-28

During ti,e past ycar tobacco smo,s.
cfn paid In taxes 1895 sos 900.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1920-12-28
Held as Suspect
in Murder Probe

SAN FRANCISCO. Dee :
Charles voller. said TO have be-
formerly an inmate Of the state hoe
pitAl for the Insane at Agnew. Cal.
was in custody today AZ suspect In
the murder Of Fred Hunt who was
killed by a blow over the head with
a gas pipe IN the basement Of the
Hippodrorns theatre here about thrss
weeks ago. voi1er was formerly from
Portland. Ore.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1920-12-28
HERE'S MORE ABOUT
GAS RULING
STARTS ON PAGE ONE

ing standards for Illuminating gas
declared that TanomA received n
standard much lower than either
Seattle or Spokane because opm.
plants were not brought against
tho present service OF the Tacoma
Gas and Fuel company.
'-Tacona made no protest before
tho public service commission aim
ply because no notice OF the hear
ing held In Seattle was announced
here he said
Had there becn such = notice.
no addod. his offioo would have
considered u useless To atfsmpt To
gain q point against the present
public service corporation
In the iazs dealings We had vssh
tho present commission. In the
street car case nid Dennis. -we
heard their decision two weeks
before the hcarfng--
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1920-12-28
PRICE RAISE
WORST EVIL,
SAYS CERACHTY

SPOKANE, WASH Dec. ss.---rhe
people arc tired Of repeated applica-
tons for increases made ~ gaa and
other utility companies" said Cor
porauon Counsel CcraKhty today.
commenting on tho public service
commission Ens ruling. III the low.
ering OF the old standard to a point
not seriously affecting the service
would give the relief the companies
claim they must have. the public
might be willing IN accept tho change
without much complaint. 10 further
increases In price might thereby be
avoided
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1920-12-28
DETECTIVES AND PAROLE
OFFICERS BRUISED

Detective NJ. II. Hubbard. received
bruises on his legs and riba. and De
tectivc Charles Phillips and Howard
Shaftuck. parole officer for Monroe
reforrnatory. were badly bruised.
Tho auto was Jeff standing IN
front OF tho Public Safety building
entrance by Ralph Utiey. i3e. sixth
ave. He was unable 70 give tho
police reason for the sudden run
ming away Of the machine. All four
of the injured men wcr. walking on
the north side Of Ycsicr way AZ IN.
iuncture with Terrace IT. above
Fourth ave. The auto wrecked H.
self n~alnSf n telephone polo.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1920-12-28
Here's Cat With 3
Ewes and 3 Mouths

MADISON. Wis. Dec 2s.--IouiE
Nelson owns a freak kitten. The
kitten has three eyes In a horizontal
row, and also has three mouths in
a vertical position. the two estrns
being one above the other below the
regular mouth.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1920-12-28
With $26, 900 in Bank
He Lives in Poverty

NEW YORK. ". Y. Dec. 2s.--wil.
uam Girth. an inventor. suffered a
partial loss Of memory In 1919. after
placing $4,000 IN bank here. and
since has lived In destitute circum.
stances. Ralph kuts. an cmployo Of
the bank. noticed the dormant &C.
count and located Girth lie asked
the inventor II he was IN need Of
money.
God. yes ! atm broke Girth re.
piled
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1920-12-28
Ninth Hubby Proves
to Be Her UndoinQ

: SOUTH BEND. Ind. dec. a.
Mrs. prank buHchki intended 90
marry a tenth husband after part.
ing company with her ninth. accord.
Ing to letter received by local
authorities from prospective No.
10. Mandi - halint Wapton. Ohio.
The woman Il In Jail charged with
higamy She married No. . on Oct.
10 and was making u getaway when
Rpprchendcd,
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1920-12-28
France Promises
Help to Poland

PARIS. Dec 2s' France VIII help
Poland again II she IL threatened by
the bolsheviki. according 20 Minister
Of War Raiberti. arguing for war
department credits before the cham.
Der OF deputies today.
He persuaded the chamber 20 vote
credits Of 400. zoe. 900 francs for war
material
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1920-12-28
PLAN TO WIDEN
LAW AND ADD TO
ITS AUTHORITY
nv A. n r-R ATV

BAN FRANCISCO, Dec. "a. -
Sweeping legislation which may go
70 far as to extend the present anti
allen land law OF California. whereby
Japanese are forbidden from holding
land In this state. SO as to affect all
aliens instead Of only Orfentals. II
being planned for introduction at the
Biennial session OF the state Iegisla-
ture. which viii open next Tuesday
at Sacramento. II WAS learned today.
Chief points for the antIalien pro
gram planned for introduction into
the legislature. prominent anti-Jap-
ancse leaders Indicated. viii be:
Amendment Of the present Califor.
mia law forbidding japanese holding
land by title. lease. thru corpora,
tons or By guardianship. so as to
strengthen 1t against attack in the
courts-
Passage Of a measure which win
facilitate searching Investigations to
Determine whether land titles are
held In good faith or by "dummias''
representing Japanese.
Possible extension of the anti-Jap-
anese program TO all aliens. in order
10 fortify It against attack either
thru diplomatic channels or in the
courts on the ground OF discrimina-
ton.
DUTCH AND BRITISH
HOLD OIL LANDS
Should the latter plan be carried
10 execution large interests might be
AFFECTED Dutch and British com
panies hold valuable oil interests In
this state while there are extensive
holdings ceptered In other foreign
sources. or late there has been
some agitation against the holding OF
oil properties by non-Apericans and
particularly against the extension Of
such holdings.
Yesterdays reports from Washing.
ton that Japan had withdrawn her
protest against the anti-Japanese
legislation apparently failed 10 alter
tho intentions OF the antLJapanese
leaders TO drive their program thru
the legislature.
"Caiifornia will protect herself
fully" one man prominent in tho
antialien movement declared sum.
ming UP the situation.
I'VE had unofficial reports that
Japan had Withdrawn her protest"
said John s. Chambers. head OF the
AnttJapanese association. I'VE first
received these Sunday. But there
was nothing TO indicate a reason and
official statements are lacking.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1920-12-28
Find $3.50, 900 That's
Hid in Corn Shock

DANvILLE. Va Dec. 2s.---Sego-
table bonds and securities valued a,
$3.50 were found in a corn shock
near Midland by n farmer. Most OF
II was Identified as loot taken from
the Bank Of Halifax at Houston.
which was looted six weeks ago.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1920-12-28
TWO AUTOS AND
STREET CAR MIX

When two autos ana q street car
mixed at First ave. 8. and Forest ST..
Monday. a Jap. name unknown TO
the police. received a slight cut on
the right cacek and right eyebrow.
lie was treated atcity hospital. and
released
J. ID. A. D~Lappe. 33of Empire
way. was driving his auto east II
struck a stage going south. and the
street car. going north. struck De-
I4appe's auto. Police had not asccr-
tanned Tuesday how the Jap was
hurt
Eugene Major. s-y~aroid son Of
J. 4. Major. 3o2s w. Goth st. re-
ceived bruised forehead and
scratched face. when his fathers
auto collided with an auto standing
BY the curbstonc Mt Leary ave and
Greenwood ave. on Monday.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1920-12-28
CALIFORNIA
WOULD BAR
ALL ALIENS
New Legislative Plan Would
Affect British and Dutch
Oil Holdings
BY a. 4. BRADFORD


position 20 the California land laws
hook a new turn today. when Repre-
sentative Kahn announced he had
called a meeting OF the house caiifor.
MIA delegation To consider widening
the law To prohibit land holding by
Ill Foreigners
The meeting win be held tosnor~
row. according 20 Kahn. who Il rank
ing member OF the California dclega'
ton. The meeting Is considered
highly significant. in the light OF
these two points;
WOULD NpILU'y
JAPAN PROTEST
l. Application OF the present anti.
alien land law 10 all foreigners would
automatically nullify the protest OF
Japan against tho measure as dis
crsminatory 10 Japanese. even II
Japan continued her opposition.
. Widening OF the law would act
as check against large British oil
holdings in California 10 was int-
mated IN one authoritative quarter
that the reason for Japan's reported
Withdrawal OF her protest against the
law was because Great Britain was
worried over the future OF her Cali
xornia oil interests.
Pressure could have been exertcd
b Great Britain upon Japan TO with
draw her protest
Kahn has decided 20 recommend
70 tis California delegation extern
a. - ~. "a. ssfh ar
members of the delegation approve
such . step. the recommendation
viii b. made TO the California icgis-
lafuraL California representatives In
conercss are thoroiy aroused over
The question OF foreign land holding.
- precipitated by the japanese 10
suA They declare It IL the inherent
right Of California to protect her rich
oil and timber lands and mine&
JAPAN PROHIBITS
FOREIGN HOLDINGS
Emphasizing the necessity 81 such
action. thsy point out that Japan
prohibits tho holding OF land BY for.
eixners, and that Japanese born In
this country maintain the dual ale
GiAnce to the mIkado. as did the Ger
man subjects TO their emperor when
they became citizens OF foreign lands
However. widening Of the law
might tend 90 weaken the demand OF
tho United States for an absolute ex-
eluston OF japanese immigration. In
ne negotiations Japan. IL was under
Dtocd. vas In effect 10 b. compen-
oated for agreeing TO amendments 10
the ~eenticmen's agreement provid
ing for an alright exclusion. by
treaty guaranteeing land rights to
japanese already In tho United
States
Tho repcrt inst Japan had WITH
drawn her objections TO the cailfor-
MA law waA again reported In au-
thorftztive quarters 10 have come
from the state department Whether
such notification was given the state
department IN writing Is not known.
/. but n L. Understood that the reported
action OF the mikadois government
vilI result IN the proposed treaty 10
guarantee land rights to japanese be
ing -scrapped-
Members Of congress- from Caiifor.
not intend TO continue their fight for
absolute exclusion Of japanese Inni-
grafton Kahn said IL was his under
standing that the state department
win continue negotiations with Am
bassador Shidehara to bring this
about, but any agreement reached re-
curing approval Of tho senate may
b. postponed until the Hardlng ad-
ministration comes into offica
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1920-12-28

Large numbers Of American sew.
ing machines are being sold IN Man
ehuria On the inxtallmcnt plan
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1920-12-28

Tls- b~tfiag msssincs at The horse
races in Berlin took IN nearly 400.
600 900 marks in the ii3 days Of rae.
ing this year.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1920-12-28

The first locomotive with steel
springs WIS built In England 100
years ago.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1920-12-28
AUTO RUNS Wild
FOUR MEN HURT
PIunges Down YesIer Hill;
Is Wrecked

-Four men were recovering from In
iuries Tuesday received Monday
night when an auto ran away down
the Ycsicr way hiu beside the police
station.
ID. Rushen. who lives At isth ave,
and Yesler way. IL the most seriously
hurt lie has possible fractured
leg
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-03-27
PROF. LIBBY SPEAKS ON
SIR OLIVER LODGE

All Souls Chapter held its regular
monthly meeting at els Friday evening
in the church parlors. A fine baked
bean and cold meat supper was served.
The members had the pleasure Of hear
ing Prof. Herbert G. Libby of Colby
College, the professor taking for his
subject "Sir Oliver Lodge"
Hon. William Il. Pattangall presided
and introduced Professor Libby, who
discussed the first lecture OF Sir Oliver
Lodge in Boston. answering some Of the
questions most commonly asked. He
told Of the type of man which Lodge
represents. Regarding mental telepa-
thy he said that Lodge stated he was
firm in the belief that it could be done
He also told why the dead, when speak
ing with the living. told only the most
trivial things, saying that 1t was prob
ably all the people would understand.
The professor made it clear that he
was only speaking regarding Lodge. and
he expressed no opinion regarding the
subject himself. although he said he
thought II it was to be investigated 1t
should be looked into scientifically and
in the laboratory.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-03-27
Church Notices

WINTHROP ST. UNIvERSAL1sT.
Rev A. Francis Walch minister: Serv-
ices at 1920 with Pain Sunday sermon
by the minister: topic. Il have Over
come the World: The ConQuering
Spirit" Sunday school at u: Y. p. G..
L. at 6; Open Forum at 7.i5 with Gov.
Mlliken and Justice Spear speaking.
SOUTH CONGREGATIONAL church,
James II. Ecob. pastor: Morning serv-
ice at 1870 with sermon by the pastor
subject. Palm Sunday" Sunday school
and mems forum meet at the close of
the morning service; mid-week services
Wednesday, evening at 40.
PENNEY MEMORIAL FREE BAP-
list church, Rev. William r. Wood, D;
D., pastor: 1890 A. NJ, worship and
sermon: noon, church school, John F..
Keller, superintendent: go P. NJ. c. Z.
meeting; 40, evening worship: union
service First BAPTIST church Wednes-
day. 40 p. NJ: Friday, 40 P. NJ, de-
votional service.
F. FIRST BAPTIST church. Winthrop
street. f. $. Philbrook. pastor: Morn
ing worship at 1870 with sermon by the
pastor, topic. THE Greatest Power Co;
evening service at 7.30. sermon, subject.
The Jailer's Question; union meeting
Wednesday evening at 7.3O. addresses
by speakers from out of town.
ALL SOULS church (Unitarian). Paul
S. Phalen. minister: 9.45 a. NJ. church
school; 1870 A. NJ. morning service with
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-03-27
Should Go Early To Open Forum Sunday
Evening and Here Are Reasons Why

ident Of the Augusta Associates under
whose auspices the forum is held, will
Introduce Hon. Willis E. Swift member
OF the governors council. as the pre-.
siding officer.
1t is especially hoped that during the
question period there will be numerous
inquiries asked as to present day pol
icies.
One of the most pleasing features OF
the evening will be the music. "Ameri-
ca the Beautiful" Will Macfarlane's ia.
nous patriotic anthem, will be sung by
the church choir-keith Ryan, Samuel
Titcomb: Miss Florence Moody and Mrs
Edwin Burleigh. Miss Moody will also
sing a solo. "Something. for Three" by
Sheldon, and Nj Ryan will give How
Long Wilt Thou Forget Me- by HUM
There will be other anthems by the
choir and favorite hymns by the con-
gregation.