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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1921-08-22
Wholesale Beef Selling Cheaper.

According to the Washington Of
flee of the institute of American
Meat Packers beef at wholesale Is
selling cheaper now than It mas at
any time during the last five yeaTS.
Although dressed beef from fancy
cattle has not declined proportIonate-
~ to other grades because Of the
limited quantity available. yet the
bulk of the supplies have declined To
such an extent that the acreage
Wholesale price Of dressed beef car
casses throughout the East is over
than it has been since 1916.
The Alexandria housewife vii. be
interested in this statement from the
association representing the big beet
packers Of the country. If the "ao!e-
sale price OF beef has declined 20 such
an extent. it seems only reasonable
that the retail price, in which %A" IS
interested, should be subject 70
corresponding drop. There las been
much criticism of late that The re-
tailers Of beef were the one respuh-
sible for present high prices ard the
showing made by the institute Of
American Meat Packers at least pats
the burden of proof upon the retailers.
Hotel Proprictors Financial Harvest
Washington hotel proprc.or, are
Continued on page f.erJ
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1921-08-22
President practicing Coll.

President Harding IS busy ON TIE
golf links practicing up for the news :;,
paper mems tournament winch Will
take place on Washington's free golf
romsc starting on Thursday. The
President seldom appears oil the
course except late in the cEcmne,
about half past five, which gives him
lust about enough time to finish
nine holes before it becomes too dark
to see the ball. George Christian. Jr.,
his Secretary, usually plays with HIM
as do Senators Hale, Of Maine, hcl-
lopg. of Minnesota, and Frcinghuy-
sen, of New Jersey.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1921-08-22
prnhahle Pence With Germany.

1t is expected that a treaty Of peace
with Germany will be signed III less
than week. This is the information
given to the Gazette CORRESPONDENT TO-
day by Senators who are close to the
administration. Extraordinary pow
ers to sign the treaty on behalf OF
the United States have been trans
mitted to Ellis Loring Dresel. Amer
lean High Commissioner mt Berlin by
President Harding, it is SAID, along
with the draft of the treaty that tins
government wishes signed. Any de-
lax that may ensuc will be because
of the German government and not
because of the United States which
has already accepted the pact IN pos
session of Mr.. Drcscl and which has
indicated that it will make no CON
-cession from this draft. according to
the State Department the treaty VIII
meet general satisfaction when It's
terms are announced.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1921-08-22

Paris, Aug 22.-Beardi and mus
taches are increasing among women
annually, the doctors blaming cigar
cite smoking and alcohol drinking
principally for this phenomenon.
Statistics at hospitals are said to
show II per cent. Of the women in
mates have. an abnormal growth Of
hair on the upper LIP and chins and
q per cent. Of the women. inmates il
the insane asytums are bearded or
have mustaches.
:: Paris society women are :aghsst at
THE statements of~leading Paris saw
ants that tobacco and alcohol are con-
ducive to unsightly hair. Leading
beauty doctors assert that big per-
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1921-08-22

During the first five months of 1920
a total of 1863 2Z,274 galloss of
gasoline was the measure Of the ma
tons output. During the first five
months of 1921, however, total OF
2,ll3,l99,154 gallons was produced, an
increase of 3S0,O76,SS0 gallons. I'M
ports for these periods decreased s.
1881 gallons.
The domestic consumption during
the five months of 1920 amounted to
/ ,4S0. sos, 063 and for the first five
months Of 1921 the consumption was
1853, SOS, 0l6, OF an increase of 3D.
130,935.
Stocks on hand in storage at the
refineries at the end of May, 1921,
amounted to S00,495,787 gallons, as
against 577, G7l, 795 at the end of May,
1920, an increase of 222.S32.992 gal
Ions.
Commenting on the figures, the bu-
reau says:
1T is only when we look at pro-
duction figures that we find the ex-
PLANTATION. Production of gasoline for
the first five months in 1921 was al
most 100000 gallons greater than
for the same period in 1920. Imports
were less, but the increase in the to-
tai income Of gasoline much greater
than the increase in the total outgo.
Referring further to the results OF
the recent survey, the bureau says:
THE increase noted in production
and in stocks are sufficient to explain
the drop in price and the improve
ment in volatility. 1t is interesting
to note. however, that there is no uni
formity in the relations throughout
the country. Some cities show lm-
provement in quality and little change
in price, while in others the gasoline
is similar to that sold year ago, but
the price has dropped markedly.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1921-08-22
WHISPERS INVADE WOMEN'S FACES
CIGARETTES AND DRINKS BLAMED

ccntage of their clientele sortjuaIIy
are under treatment, the har roots
being electrically burned out d otnef-
wise cradicated.
Recently it was announce ne"
treatment, applying ointment to the
skin which ate away to the hair, mad
proved dangerous to the SIN. rum
ing the complications of wor1n VINO
nsedit a while.
'.0ne of. the principal rea:ot5 wny
the new fad of yellow ocnre face
powder was adopted SO quics.% IS o.,
cause so many Women arr atthetea
with little mustaches," said Felix
leading Rue de la Paix beauty Spe-
cialist.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1921-08-22
Suit for $4,000.
Alexandria Attorneys Represent
Plaintiff

A suit for $4,000 damages for al
legged personal injuries was filed Sat
urday in the District Supreme Court
ty Oscar C. Miller against the Wash
ington Terminal Company and James
c. Davis, general director Of rail
roads. Plaintiff, represented by At
torneys Leo P. Harlow and T. 8. Du-
vail, alleges that he was employed as
brakeman by the defendant company,
and that while in that capacity, Au-
gust %, 1919, he was standing OH the
forward spring hanger of loconlo-
tive it broke, injuring him seriously
and permanently.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1921-08-22
SUIT AGAINST CITY FOR $4,000
TO Be HEARD TOMORROW

10000 for injuries alleged to have
been sustained when she stumbled
over a big stone on the east side OF
Fairfax street between Wolfe and
Wilkes streets the night of June I,
1921. The plaintiff is represented by
Attorney r. W. Stump and the city
will be represented by Attorney II.
Noel Garner.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1921-08-22

New York, Aug. 22.-Police of New
York have been asked to search for
two men who are accused of swim
ding Harry Roth, Morris Uram. Will
liam Lillien and Samuel Handel. of
Newark. out Of $4,000 in the old con-
fidence game of switching the en-
velopes.
The four men told the police that
two men, calling themselves hatz and
Kaplan, came to Newark to sell them
whiskey certificates, and that during
the negotiations the money. was. placed
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1921-08-22
Spain Will Buy 50 Fighting
Planes.

LONDON, Aug. 21.-Outs;de of
.Tapan, Spain is now the heaviest pur-
chaser Of aircraft in Europe. ! de-
veloped today that. the Spanish mill
taarv mission has been Instructed to
buy icghty airplanes from British
firms. j,
TT. mission. arsises here next
week. Immediate delivery IS asked
on scouts and bombers for use-in the
campaign against tn: Moors- Spain
i is said IS prepared to spend $1,000
900 to augment her air forces.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1921-08-22
-FOUR SWlNDLED OUT OF $4,000
IN OLD GAME OF SWITCHING

in an envelope and left lying on the
table. Later it was placed in safe,
or rather the four men thought it
was. and then. katz and kaplan took
Handel and Lillien to New York to
get the certificates. Handel and Lii
lien said that they waited on a cor
ner for q long time and that when
Katz and Kaplsn did not appear they
went back to Newark and locked IN
the safe where the envelope had Been
placed. The envelope was there but
it was filled with paper clippings.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1921-08-22

A venire of twenty-five from which
to select jury of twelve has been
summoned to meet at 10 o'clock to-
morrow morning in the corporation
court, Judge Robinson Moncure pre-
siding, to hear the suit of Mrs. Daisy
Datona Burton against the city coun-
ell of Alexandria. The plaintiff seeks
to recover damages in the sum OF
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1921-08-22
Cop Killed By Negro.

Richmond, Aug. 22.-Policeman w.
|. Curtis, of this city, was shot and
instantly killed shortly before day
light this morning by an unidentified
negro, who made his escape. No rea-
son is known for the shooting.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1921-08-22
Difficult to Extradite Bcrgdoll.

While it will be impossible fol! the
United States to effect the eHtradltIon
of Grover Cleveland BergGo.I, draft
dndger. if he has reached Switzerland,
his cxtradition may be effected from
almost any country in the world II
the British government can Sno"
that he has been indicted in Canada
for an offcnsc covered by cXtradI-
ton treaties. It is said that Great
Britain's cXtradition treaties would
permit that government TO c%tradItc
BcrgdoIl from almost any nation III
the world if it can be shown that he
has been guilty of obtaining fraudu-
lent passports by perjury.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1921-08-22

philadelphia, Aug. pa force OF
100 marines embarked from here to-
dav on the u. s. S. Pennsylvania for
duty in Panama.
The decision to augment American
forces already in the Canal Zone was
reached 50 suddenly that officers at
the navy yard were not ordered to
prepare supplies until yesterday when
rush orders were received by te!e-
phone from the Navy Department III
Washington.
The PENNSYLVANIA was used for
TRANSFORMATION of the force in order to
expedite its arrival in Central Amerl-
ga. That vessel was en- route from
New York to Pacific waters and was
ordered by wireless yesterday TO pro-
coed to Philadelphia and receive the
contingent.
The Pennsylvania was stopped at
the Delaware, Brcakwatcr and the ma
rine companies, which arrived at the
Pbiladetnhia navy yard shortly before
noon today, were taken directly from
their trains to the warship. 1t Is eX-
pected she will sail shortly after mid
night tonight.
Large quantities Of supplies had
preceded them. Navy yard forces
worked until late last night loading
lighters with equipment for pro-
longed stay.
The marines were sent here from
their base at Quantico. Va, and, as
indicating the speed with which the
force was got together, officers point
ed out that no company had its orr
ginal complement Of men. recruits
having been drafted indiscriminatc!y.
Continued on Page Three
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1921-08-22
{PRALSE FROM SIR HUBER T.!
The Washington Herald.
Washington, d. G..
August %, 1921.
:, Tho ,,a II a,.I.iS

w aSHlilS lOll, ~. ~
August %, 1921.
Mr.. Theodore Harris,
Gazette,
Alexandria, Va.
Dear Mr.. Harris:
Let me congratulate you on the ex-
cellence of the new Alexandria
Gazette, under your management.
am glad to see that you are put
ting new ideas and general injection
of life into the new Gazette.
am certain that Alexandria will
respond to this sort of effort and 1t
goes without saying that | wish you
the fullest measure Of success.
Very truly,
J. f. Rice,
General Manager.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1921-08-22
Good Attendance At Service
In Grove.

The first of series Of community
services was held yesterday morning
in the grove of the Theological semi
nary on Seminary Hill. The Rev. Dr..
Rollins officiated. There was a large
attendance. The public is invited to
these services and it is hoped that
many will take the opportunity to at
tend next Sunday, a notice OF which
will be published later.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1921-08-22
Troops Sail Under Secret
Orders To Reinforce
Costa Rica's Authority.
NOTE SENT TO PANAMA
Disputed Region VIII Be Placed I'm
der Control Marines From Phila-
dephia and Quantico.

Washington, Aug. 22.-American
tolerance of Panama's defiance Of the
White award in the territorial dispute
with Costa Rica has ended. The
Panama Government has been notified
by the State Department that Costa
RIGA will proceed at once to take over
disputed territory.
To guarantee Costa Rica protection
in the execution of the terms Of the
territorial award, the United States
has ordered a full battalion of ma
rines to Panama.
Officials explained tonight that the
marines have been ordered to the
Panama-Costa Rican border TO police
the territory while officials of the
Costa Rice. Government are taking
charge of the section which Panama
has refused to concedc in the face OF
arbitral decisions against her.
After despatch of State Depart
ment note to Panama u battalion Of
marines secretly left the Quantlco
barracks last night for Delaware
Breakwater, where they boarded the
battlcship Pennsylvania, which VIII
rush them to Panama. Arriving in
Panama the marines will take charge
of the disputed territory in the Coto
region Of Panama while Costa Rlca
i, assuming control. II attacked by
the troops of Panama the marines
will be reinforced and the change OF
jurisdiction compelled by American
arms.
The Government of Panama was
notified by Secretary of State iiughcS
on August Is of the unalterabic de-
termination of the United States that
the arbitration award ccding disputed
boundary territory to Costa Rlca must
be accepted by Panama.
For years Panama and Costa ikea
have been at swords ends due TO Fan
ama's refusal to give up the Coto ter
ritorv. and actual war between the re-
publics broke late last winter. when
Costa RIGA sought to take the ceded
territory. Diplomatic intervention by
the United States brought the hoStIIl-
ties to an end and Secretary Hughes
Immediately after assuming Office
sought to induce Panama to accept the
arbitral decision. Panama appealed
to Washington for rcopcning Of the
case. but this was refused.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1921-08-22
ESTABLISHED 1884

Oldest Daily ! Newspaper in the
United States and Best AdvertIs-
ing Medium in Northern Virginia
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1921-08-22
STATE NEW,

Lynchburg.-The new city Demo
cratic committee here has been call
ed to meet Tuesday for organization.
A new chairman will be elected, as F.
w. Whitaker, chairman for about ten
wears, has retired from membership.
The committee now has four women
in its membership.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1921-08-22

Wsather-Fair today and tomor-
row: slightly warmer tomorrow:
gentle northeast and east winds.
High tide tomorrow, 1883 a. m.:
1914 p. NJ.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1921-08-22

Charlottesville.-Col. ]. c. Sprigg
a native of Virginia, who, after
spending many years in the north
has returned to the Old Dominion and
purchased a home near the University
of Virginia, has announced himself an
independent candidate for the house OF
delegates.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-09-02

the city on exactly the same terms
as the other companies, I'll go the
limit In opposing any purchase OF their
property by any department connect
ed with the city government said
Mr.. McNabb.
Tho action of the company in alter
ing the contract was also condemned
by Councilman Murray, They have
as much a. told the city to go to H."
said Mr.. Murray, "and ! am going to
oppose the acceptance of the contract
In It's present form"
James McManus, chairman OF the
finance committee. following the re-
cess. presented a motion rejecting the
contract and providing thattunless the
contract was signed in its original
form aud in the hands of The clerk by
l2 o'clock tomorrow. all fire alarm
connections with the Water Witch
house would be severed and all city
property removed. The motion was
unanimous in its adoption. The
weccacoe Fire Co. asked Council Ia
place on the payfon. when paid fire
department has bcen established the
men who have been IN training.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-09-02
AUTOMOBILES
Anton oblles For Sale

USED 9 RS
.
We are placing on every nearly new car
We own n rock bottom price. Our sacrifice
jo-your gain. Never have values been SO
diSrcgArded
1918 FRANKLIN touring less than $3.50
1919 OldsHohile Roadster. less than $500
1918 Dodge Roadster. less than $4T5.
1917 Dodge Roadster. less than S32b.
1916 Dodge Roadster. less than 5000.
1920 Overland Touring, less than 3t25.
1920 Maxwell Touring. less than $50.
1918 Chalmers Touring. less than $3.50.
1920 bort Touring. less than &45o.
1918 Chevrolet Touring, less than s2T5.
1918 Peerless Touring. 7-pass., less than
1913
1919 Dodge Coupe, less than ssTs.
1920 Dodge Sedan. less than Sl,275.
1918 Mitchell Touring, less than 1878.
1919 Maxwell Coupe. less than $3.50
1920 Oakland Sedan. less than ss15.
iplS Ford Sedan starter. less than &AT5.
1920 Ford Touring. starter, less than 1915.
1919 Ford Touring. less than s275.
1918 Ford Roadster. less than sIs5.
1913 REQ Touring, less than x315
1919 Harlcy-Dayidson motorcycle. with
side car complete, less than $3.50.
We have many more different models In
our show rooms. which is fun of used
cars. These cars are all In excellent con
dftions NO JUNK HERE. Satisfaction
with each and every car. These cars can
be bought on terms to suit the buyer.
No red tape. Open evenings.
KEEL MOTOR co.
Phone esoo. Eleventh and Tatnall SITS
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-09-02
Water Witch Proposal Declined.

The nre service row came up again
81 the City Council meeting last night.
An Objectionable clause N the con-
tract signed by the Water Witch Fire
Company caused the amended con-
tract to be declined by Council, when
A. wa~ pointed out that the extra pro
vision inserted by the company was
not part of the other ten contracts
axned by the volunteer companies.
Il Was decided that unless the con-
trac, is signed in its original form.
BY the company, without being alter
ed. and returned to the clerk OF
Council by IL O'Clock at noon tomor-
row. the company will be left out of
the city's fire system
All FIRE alarm connections will be
removed from the company's house.
n Councils original action in the mat
ter holds good.
The provision, evidently inserted
70 safeguard the tentative agreement
between the company and the Depart
ment of Public Safety. had no bear
Ing on the contract in its original
form. according to City Solicitor Sat
f~rthw hwaite, who conferred with Mayor
Harvey yesterday al noon when the
Aligned contract was received by clerk
o. Council Homer c. Simmons. When
Patrick j. Black. president; Charles
n. Downey, secretary and Paul
rousherty, representing the Water
Witch Company. presented the con-
tract shortly before Il O'Clock yester-
Aay, Mr.. Simmons refused 10 indorse
n on behalf Of Council
me clause inserted in the contract
srads. ANY existing rights under con-
trn~t Of sale between the parties shall
Dot b. affected by the execution OF
this contract"
The decision of Councr TO reject
the contract was reached during re-
orss taken for the purpose OF dis
euss,nr what action IL should take.
The decision 10 reject the contract
vas unanimous.
motion TO return the contract was
offered by Councilman Faulkner. The
motion was amended so as TO extend
the time limit until noon tomorrow.
There was some objection, when il
was first suggested that the contract
b. returned by noon today. However,
4. y~rai of the Councilmen, feeling that
A. was not sufficient time and that
ths company would not receive the
contract antiI late this morning; the
hour was set for IL O'Clock tomorrow.
During the discussion, Councilman
McNabb, in urging rejection OF the
contract, said he felt the Water Witch
CO. should be compelled to accept the
sam. terms as have been agreed Upon
b. the other ten companies. He add
70.
s.gn he would oppose their property
being taken over by the Department
~ Public Safety when the legal ques-
lions now In court are settled.
N this company does not staQG by
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-09-02
EVERY EVENING
CLASSIFIED ADVERTISING.
Qndexed for Quick Reference.)


LINE RATES PER DAY.
Count six words to the line.
Count Initials and numbers as words.
M rharve All taken for less than 3uc.
No pr,spaid ad taken for less than 25c.
Charge. Prepaid.
Dav ...f4 cents IL cents
a fsonsx,,,tiyc DAYS II cents 10 cents
Consecutive Days. cents cents
LONG TERM ADNERTlsiNG.
Special rates for business advertising
given upon request. -
REPUBLICATION FOR ERRORS
Repunlicat ton viii tie made Tor, errors
NOT the fault of the advertiser, II advertis-
er will report the error within "a bours
after first publications of advertisement.
SCI.ASSfFICATI0NS NOT PER-
MlTTED.
TELsEPHONED ADS.
Classified advertisements that are tele-
phoned to Every Evening will be accepted
az the e-rue rates shown above. But
the prcIs.---. cost amount viii be accepted
Is fun payment If offered at the business
Office within six days after any such ad
is FIRST printed in the paper. Otherwise
the cost at the charge rates quoted above
will be collected.
Telephone Your Want Ads
PHONE TWO<TWO-H UNDRED
Ask for Want Ad Taker.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-09-02
USED CARS

USED CARS
1915 Overland
1917 Studebaler, roadster.
1917 Marhlon. Touring Car.
1917 Chalmers. 5-passenger Touring.
1920 Buick. 5-Passenrer Touring.
1919 Hupp. Roadster.
The above cars are offered at their
appraised value as accepted i'm trade
by us. We also have a large list of
trade in offers not listed above. Any
one interested will find IL 70 their
advantage having their name placed
on our USED CAR PROSPECT
LIST.
CANNON MOTOR COMPANY
Delaware Ave. and Tatnall at.
Telephone $500.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-09-02
PUBLIC sALE
! u D. sAIITH PRnpEk-rY


4. G. L., SMITH PROPERTY
on Thursday. September =. 1921. as
Q clock p. m, William ~. Hope. Attorney
Tor the l.. q. J.. smith estate. Fill sell AZ
public auction az the Court uDuSe. toe
property of the estate situated IA Dover.
Delaware. as tn3io~s.
Store property on south sioie ~ Loocker-
man street. occupied BY y. =. lett. kno~r
as smiths Restaurant and Bakery.
Home property Df l.. q. +. smith on the
east side Of North state street. occupied
BY George Francis.
The double frame dwelling ADJOINING
the above. occupied BY q. g. shOrb and
others. the north and soufk hall 70 bs
of red separately and also Jointly
Ffve lots on the west tide 0f Amcrican
avenue.
A lot az the end of washington str-.t.
With sand bank and cripple.
PROPOSALS.
Laurel Del. Aug. 20. 1921
SEALED PROPOSALS. Wiii hs rrc,slsed
By the mayor and council Of Laurel. Della
ware. at ths Town Hal until = q. m.
Thursday. September IS, 1921 f1r fho
construction OF combined sewers. consist
ing OF approximately 500 lineal feet. %
house connections. IS manholes and -
storm water inle
Plans and specifications may ~ eocn &C
the Office Of the Town Clerk. Laurel Della
ware or at the Once of r. a. nry4sa.
engineer. salisbury Maryiaud
The mayor and council reserve the rights
TO reject any Or an bids and 70 award the
contract as they deem 90 the best Interest
or the town
BY order Or Mayor and Council u
p. EDWARD woOTrEN.
Town clerk.
r. IA. DRYDEN,
EnEincer
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-09-02
AUcTIoNS--IEGALs
Legal Notices

Legal Notices CT
PROPOSALS FOR PRINTING-SeaIed
proposals win be received by the Board
Of Pubic Educa ton in Wilmington. Del.
for printing as per schedule on file in the
Office OF the secretary OF the board All
proposals must be deposited before 5
O'Clock D. m.ss Monday. September 12
1921 and must be marked Proposals
for Printing" The right 80 reject any
or all proposals is reserved. NJ Howard
Jester. secretary.