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The Washington herald., 1921-08-23
What Congress Did Yesterday.

dian Reservatiss. To COMMITTEES
ON Public Lands.
Resolutions Intredsced.
For investigation Of the circusa-
stances leading 20 the court-m -tsiI
OF fexper Chaplain Fpnns J. Fcin-
.er and of the hndinss. Referrsd 10
Military Affairs Committee.
HOUSE.
Met at II n. m. and adjourned nj
$50 p. m until noon today. ~
Passed the winsIow railroad re-
funding bill. y
nils Reported.
From the Cemmittee ON Ways and
Means, authorizing the disfrfbution
OF abandoned or forfeited tobacco,
snuff. cigars or ciFarettes to hos4
pitfalls maintained by the United
trtes for the use OF the present
or former p,er-hers of the military
CT naval forces of-the United States.
Bills Introduced.
Osbor-e, CaIifornia- 9
the Secretary OF the Navy to ae-
cept Z o he Cfty, oF Lo sAnge'es,
CrI., a certain tract. OF land for use
as q site for n naval submarine
base. ~
Aekermnr, New Jersey--tuthorix-
Ing the irstatement I'm the Naval
Academy ef mid h T1en whose res-
'rrations were accepted at the end
Of the First term Of the academic
yerr I020-102I.
Vow q ONio-To permit the
use In the post"f,ee mt Cincinnati
OF q special rancrIIing stamp bear
The Washington herald., 1921-08-23
Rockville Judge
Fines Violators Of
Liquor Law $500

ROCKVILLE. Nd. Aug. 22.-Upon
pleading guilty In the police court
here to violating the county local
option law, Oscar Harris Of this
county and washington. was fined
500 and costs in each case. which
he paid 1t was charged that he
sold intoxicating liquor to nye
peIyons.
Mrs. Dora Z. Jones, Of Takotna
Park, has filed suit In the, circuit
court against Lewis s. Jones, now
Of Rochester. ". Y, charging de-
sertion. The bill sets forth that
the couple were married November
%. 1912. and lived together until
the following July.
William T.. Hoskinson, of Cath
srsburg, is the defendant in suit
for a limited divorce, fled In the
circuit court by his wife. of Silver
Spring. Judge Edward C. Peter has
set September % as date of hearing.
As n result of an automobile ac-
cident near Cedar Grove on July
81, Mrs Alice L. Harwood. of Sill
yer Spring. has filed suit in the
circuit court against Carl W. King,
Of Cedar Grove, claiming damages
OF $4,000 for personal injuries.
On the ground of desertion, Mrs.
Sadie Virginia Smallwood of Silver
Spring. has filed suit in the circuit
court for n limited divorce from
Henry Stanley SmalIwood. also OF
Silver Spring. Judge Edward C
Peter has set Sept. % as date o.
hearing.
The Washington herald., 1921-08-23
ROCKVILLE FAIRS
OPENING TODAY IS
FREE TOCHILDRElV
Athletic and Other Con,
tests Start This Morn
ing at 10 O'Clock.

with children from Washington
and every part Of the State of Mary
land admitted free, the sixty-eighth
annual Montgomery County Fair
opens in Rockville today and closes
Friday night. Gates to the fair
grounds will be swung open at 8
o'clock this morning.
Clarence L. Gllpin, director OF the
fair. declared last night that ar
rangements are completed to care
for the largest crowd in history.
Fifty thousand people are expected
during the week.
Washington Railway and Elec-
trio Company cars will run every
half hour from Thirty-second and
NJ streets northwest, daily during
the fair.
Children's athletic and other con-
tests are today's features, beginning
at 10 o'clock. The work Of school
children will be exhibited and
prizes awarded. Racing will begin
at 1880. The Lew Dufour midway
will open this morning and continue
In operation tonight. The first of
the daily balloon ascsnsions will oc-
cur this afternoon.
The Washington herald., 1921-08-23
IL Really Was a Camel.

GRANTSVILLE. MD, Aug. ga
It's a camel" said Engineer Chris
Parshall. of the Uniontown express
of the Baltimore & Ohio Railroad,
as the train neared Everson. It's
a giraffe" declared Baggagemaster
r. ]. Whitaker. just as the train
was brought to a sudden stop. Par
shall was right IT was a camel that
escaped from a carnival showing al
Everson. The animal came within an
ace Of being run over by the fiier.
The Washington herald., 1921-08-23
SEEKS $4,000 FOR
HURTS FROM AUTO

Mary S. Bowie filed suit yester-
day in the District Supreme Court
against Edna ]. Sheehy for $4,000
damages for alleged personal in
juries-
Through Attorney p. B. More
house. the plaintiff claims that on
May 81. 1920. while on Eighteenth
street northwest. she was run down
by an automobile owned by the de-
fendant and seriously injured.
The Washington herald., 1921-08-23
Camp Eustis to Remain
As ARTILLERY Center

Camp Eustis, Va. Will be retained
as an artillery center instead Of
heing sold with the other camps
now being abandoned. The Senate
yesterday passed the House joint
resolution which repeals SO much
Of the act approved February 2s.
1920. as provided. Sr the sale Of
Camp Eustfs. The bill was reported
by Senator wadsworth, chairman of
the Military hffairs Committee,
without AMENDMENTS. 1t now goes
tn the President
The War Department wants to
use the camp as a heavy artillery
range and for storage of material.
The Washington herald., 1921-08-23
THINK BOOTLEGGER
KILLED POLICEMAN

RICHMOND. Aug. 22.-Policeman
Washington I. Curtis was shot dead,
a bullet through the heart ending
his life early this morning while
on duty in South Richmond. Po-
lice authorities believe a bootlegger.
whom Curtis ran upon about
o'clock, Is the murderer.
Three bullets entered the body of
the officer. one through the heart.
another just above the same mark.
and one through the neck. Curtis
revolver was found beside his body.
not having been fired. "A dragnet
has been spread and several sus-
poets are being held.
The Washington herald., 1921-08-23
Want Easterday Extradited.

Wilen w. Easterday. who was
convicted with Jules ISickyD Arm
stein and others on charge of
conspiracy to bring stolen securi-
ties into the District and sentenced
to serve six years in the peniten-
itarv. will face the courts again
next Monday when the extradition
proceedings. begun by the authori-
ties Of Atlantic City. ". J.. will
be heard. Easterday Is accused Of
operating an oil well promotion
scheme In Atlantic City to which
certain residents now object
The Washington herald., 1921-08-23

ing the words sPubIie Healfh Ex-
pcsit;en. Cincinnati, ohis. October
ID TO -. Iezl.s
MaeGreaeer. New Yerk-To pro-
vfre for the. co-structien ef . pub-
lie bridge nerors the NiaEsra River.
& Joint ReseIutions Istre1neel -
Mii's. New yerh--Asthsrising the
f;'ty al wsshihetsn. District sf oe-
i-~bia, OF q memorial 10 Jeanne
DARE.
The Washington herald., 1921-08-23
Tobacco Cr0p Is Reduced
To One-HaIf Last Years

DANvILLE, VA. Aug, 21.-Pro-
longation Of the Drought which has
been experienced since May vir-
tually assures reduction of tho cot
ION crop to about one-half that har-
vested last year. Farmers are pull
ing tobacco with the top leaves
green to prevent further deterio-
ration. This makes an inferior to-
bacco when cured.
In some instances farmers have
plowed up peas. Corn has turned
yellow and instead of the rich COL
ors at full harvest time, full browns
and yellows are to be seen every
where along the countryside near
Danville.
The Washington herald., 1921-08-23
CIRCUS MAN SHOT:
ASSAILANT ESCAPES

DANvILLE, VA. Aug. 22.-R. E.
Bolton. sideshow prophet with a
circus. is in critical condition at
a local hospital. having been brought
here from Spray. y. c., where he
WIS shot by a negro.
The two men had an alteration
over the price of admission, the
negro drawing a revolver and firing
point blank in Bottoms face. A posse
chased the negro. who escaped.
The Washington herald., 1921-08-23
Mrs. Edwin d. Pusey Dies.

Annapolis. Nd. Aug. 22.-Mrs
Anita PuseI wife Of Prof. Edwin
d. Pusey. Of Durham. n. c. and
daughter OF the late Rev. william
Scott Southgate. for many years
rector of .Stannes Protestant Epis-
copaf Church here. died "a Emer-
eency Hospital here tonight, follow
ing. a brief illness Of pneumonia
Surviving. besides her husband, are
a daughter. Miss Frances Pusey
and sister. Mrs. Fannie Gray,
the latter of this city.
The Washington herald., 1921-08-23
Duty on A.E.F.Goo Favored

The Graham resolution. imposing
duties OF 80 per cent on A. Z. F.
supplies sold in France and now
being shipped back to this country.
was favorably repoCted to the Sem
ate yesterday. Efforts Of Senator
Watson. Indiana, to get immediate
consideration of the measure were
blocked by Senator Pomerene.
The Washington herald., 1921-08-23
W. W. BALLENCER,
LONG ALDERMAN AT
ALEXANDRIA, DIES.
Was Prominent in Ma
sonic and Business Cir
cles in That City.
rH1 HERALD BUREAU.


ALEXANDRIA. va, Aug. "a
Alderman william walters Ballen-
ger, 81 years old. died shortly after
4 o'clock this morning at his resi-
denee sos Cameron street. He hao
been In falling health for q long
time, and about six weeks ago was
taken to his bed. Besides his widow,
Mrs Katherine Brannon Ballenger.
he Is survived by his father. The
, ophilus BalIenger. and two sisters.
Miss Ada Ballenger and Mrs Ruth
Grubh The funeral win take place
at 4 o'clock. Wednesday afternoon
at the residence
Mr.. Ballenger for the past twenty
consecutive years served as q mem
Der OF the board Of aldermen from
the Second ward, having been
elected following the resignation of
his father-<yom that body For
twenty-three years he was book
keeper at the plant Of the Robert
Portner Brewing Company, having
continued with that company till II
discontinued business. In recent
years he held a position with the
Virginia ShiDbuildin1 Corporation.
He was identified with the Ma
sonic fraternity. and was a thirty
second degree Scottish Rite Mason
He was a member Of Alexandria
~ 10
120: Mount Vernon Chapter, No. II.
Royal Arch Masons; past eminent
commander of Old Dominion Comi
mandery, No. IL, Krights Temnlar;
member Of Acca TEMPLE Mystic
Shrine. and of tre four Scottish
Rite bodies. and he was also a men,
ber Of Post F. Travellers Protective
Association:
More than fifty volunteer firemen
departed this morning for Lexing-
ton to attend the annual meeting
OF the Stste Firemen's Assncia tiou
which will convene there wednes-
dav. The Alexandria i-emAn viii
return home Saturday. The Colum-
bia COMPANY carried with them thei-
old hsnd-reeI which win be dec
ton. The artistic work will he nut
on by Lucien- Duffey. a scenic artist.
who is a member Of the ColumNis
Corn~anv The reel will be drawn
in the big pnrsde Thursday bv all
OF the Alexandria hremen and the
Colombia men expect to capture a
prize.
The suit Of Mrs. Daisv Datona
Burton against the city council for
SO 600 damage for personal in
juries ALLEGED to have been sns-
tanned June T.. last. while walking
at night on the east size of Fair
fax street between Wolfe and
Wilkes streets. as the result of
stumbling over a stone. will be
heard tomorrow morning at 10
o'clock in the corporation court.
Judge Robinson Noncure nresidinR.
\ venire OF TWENTY-FIVE from which
to select Jury Of twelve has been
summop~d from ARLINGTON County
Plaintiff is represented bv Attorney
r. W. Stump and defendant by
Corporation Attorney II. Noel Gar
ner.
The lawn fete given tonight at
the Friends Fairgrounds was well
patronized. There were special at
fractions and music was furnished
by an orchestra
Forney S Powell. 65 years old, a
carpenter. died this morning at his
home in New Alexandria, He is sur
vived by his wife and several chill
dren.
The Washington herald., 1921-08-23
J.MURRAY HOOKER
SEEKS JAMES, SEAT

ay Hooker, ( Patrici County. mem
i n
mittee and for many years COM
monwealth's attorney of that
county. today announced his candi-
dacy for Congress to succeed the
late Col. r. A. James.
The Washington herald., 1921-08-23
SENATE.

g. Il u
Met .t II q. m. and adjourned ~
iisfS D. N. until 10 .. m today
After coneiusion Of calendar busi-
ness, continued discussion OF the
deac.ency bill with understanding
that anal vote ON amendments ana
the biIl will be taken not later than
1880 .. m. today. Numerous amend
ments added TO bili. one OF tloo'0Oo
for cu.toms and one ol $2oo'o00 To
enlorce new packer control iaw'
Referred the House tax bill TO the
Finahee Committee.
Received o conmunication from
the President makinE numoe1 oi
nominations. i2th
Deferred action ON the. Graham
resolution imposing % per cent
duty ON goods reimported INTO the
Uuited states that were sold by the
A. E. r. Also deferred action on
tAe District 1l.,cai bill which came
Mp ON the calendar.
Bills Passed.
Providing for the exchange Of
royernment-owned lands Tor pri-
vateIy-owned lands In the Territory
Of Hawaii.
Providing for investigations for
irrigation works I'm Green River.
wyo.
Carrying out an act confirming an
agreement with the Kansas or X w
Indians, OF oklahoma.
Providing for the men and on
GERS in the Russian Railw Service
Corps the status of enlisted men
and onieers of the United States
army when discharged.
Resolutions Passed.
Repealing SO much of the act Of
February 2s, 1890, as provides for
the sale Of Camp Eustis, virginia.
Providing for investigation OF ac-
tiyities of the National Grain Deal
erS Association aand other organ
izations engaged In combat ng
Iesislntion for the relief of agricul-
ture.1
Bills Introduced.
By Mclean, Connecticut-Amend
Ing the Federal reserve act. Re-
ferred to Banking and Currency
Committee.
BY Poindexter, washington-Pro-
viding relief for the West Oknnogan
irrigation district. Referred to
Committee on Indian Affairs.
Poindexter. Wash.ngton-Exten
ing period Of entries On the south
half OF the diminished COlville In
The Washington herald., 1921-08-23
Eyes Sore?

II your eyes or lids are sore;
II they itcn, burn or feel dry; il
Your vision is blurred. your eyesight
dim;If you are obliged to wear
glasses, go to your druggist and get
a bottle OF Bon-opto tablets. Dis
solve one in fourth OF a glass of
water and bathe the eyes from two
TO four times a day. Sound, COM
Portable eyes and improved eye
sight Will make the world look
brighter.
Note: Doctors say Bon-0pto strengthens
eye-sisht SoSS in 4 weeks time in many in
stances. - :. =
The New York herald., 1921-12-18
HOME GIFTS
TUO SpecialIy-priced Sug-
gestiOnS That viii Be in
Service Years From, NOU

ideal" FIRELESS COOKERS $29.95
Reduced from $41.95
looks entire meal at operation most appetiz-
~ ingly.
Made with solid oak case with wells of seamless
aluminium. Equipped with 8-qt and one 4-qt.
kettles, set trpicate saucepans- Of auminum-and
radiator disks radiator racks and pair pastry shelves
"DOMESTIC' ELECTRIC VACUUM CLEANERS,
$29.75
Complete aoh attachments
A NEW shipment of $50 from the makers of the cee-
~ brated "Torrington' cleaner. The case of welded
steel is highly nickel-plated, while the ng
ton is generated by General Electric motor operating
on either direct or alternating current.
12-inch nozzle equipped with bar-brush which is
movable.
The horizontal motor permits the cleaning under fur
nture with ease.
Automatic handle, sufficient cord and plug.
-su floor East
The New York herald., 1921-12-18
GIFT HOSIERY
Three Specially-selected
Groups for Men and
Women at Holiday Prices.

SILK Stockings and Socks-you can't find anything
- entirely satisfactory gifts! And these
really gift hosiery meaning attractive styles at very
special price For instance
WOMENS ALL SILK STOCKINGS, S2.44 PAIR.
Tdr Included
Absolutely all silk from top to toe in black, with dur
able double soles.
WONIENS SILK STOCKINGS, S1.69 PAIR
Ingram black silk all silk tops, and cotton soes.
MEMS FANCY SILK SOCKS, $2.54 PAIR
Tar Included
Of ribbed silk in the two-tone effect.
A. SIS hoor,C Central
The New York herald., 1921-12-18
STATIONERY, 34c
1000 Boxes of This
Fine Stationery Re-
duced from 49c box.

\ VARIOUS gift styles-nen finished stationery ribbon
v ted correspondence cards. some white, some with
assorted tins in box-chldrens statonery-and all of
them at this unbelievably low price
1000 PACKAGES OF CHRISTMAS GREETING
FOLDERS-15 IN EACH PACKAGE-19c PACKAGE.
1000 PACKS OF PLAYING CARDS-24c PACK.
foo.E
The New York herald., 1921-12-18
Arrived In Time To Join The Great Christmas Sale of China
HAND.PAINTED NIPPON CHINA
At I5 and 4 Less Than Regular Prices

Sbfm chin d6re ddayn
f
for pem meyp
ii inbnvShn
The New York herald., 1921-12-18
BLACK SILKS
A Christmas Sale of
5000 Yards at Prices
AppreciabIy LOUered.

THE A: & S. Silk Shop has established reputation
for its black silk department by maintaining silks
of the best quality at the most moderate prices
since the department established So when great
important sale like this is planned you to find
it full of really remarkable values.
Any Of these silks will be gift boxed upon request.
ALL SILK BLACK CREPE DE Chinese in.
wide-$1.5S gard, reduced from $1.94.
HEAVY BLACK CANTON CREPE-39 in. wide
So. "a gard, reduced from $2.98.
BLACK DRESS SATIN, all silk, lustrous finish, 40
in. wide-$1 .98 gard.
BLACK SATIN-a lovely supple fabric, with suede
like finish-$23 38 yard, reduced from $2.98
BLACK CHIFFON TAFFETA-35 in. wide-$1.48
gard.
BLACK CHIFFON TAFFETA-heavy quality, SO
in. wide-$1 .98 gard.
Imported Black Silks from
c. J. Bonnet and Co., Paris.
BLACK CHIFFON TAFFETA-39 in. wide-$2.4
gard.
HEAVY BLACK SATIN-40 in. wide rich finish
$248 yard.
BLACK PEBBLE BACK CHARMEUSE-4O in
wde-$3.A gard. A. & STREET. floor West.
The New York herald., 1921-12-18
HANDKERCHIEFS
WOn,en's Embroidered
Null Handkerchiefs
39c in a box.

A TTRACTIVE handkerchiefs attractively boxed for
n gift giving-hemstitched and embroidered
Other Women's Observation-Disclosures to $2.9S
box.
CHILDREN'S HANDKERCHIEFS- Mother
Goose illustratonsboxed in half dozens, 69c and 79c
boz Of 6. Az s-stest noor Central
The New York herald., 1921-12-18
Rich Stocks and Excellent Service for che Last Days Before Christina

Save Time and Money by Shopping at A. S.
because is hrent
owns Is ear
maint merch
r.
tree
dre o III store
Odd Lots Reduced from Stocks in a
December Sale of Women's Dresses, $29.5O
edTwe
~ th in
French Dwsn Chin in d
mhennana Mkcoor.
Afwex SINS alkaenc Sizes
The New York herald., 1921-12-18
GIFT .JEWELRY

The A. & S. Jewelry Shop
At Very Special Prices
THE problem of what to give for Christmas may
l be solved here-when prices and jewelry are
very attractive.
AQUAMARINE RINGS
Set ooith TUo Diamonds
S22.75
Another special collection of these beautiful rings has
been secured for Mondays seng-a squarecu facetter
Aquamarne mounted in 14-kt green gold and Diamond
set in white gold at each side of the Aquamarine
DIAMOND LA VALLIERES
$14.85
Solid 14-kt gold set with small, cut Diamonds on a
15-nch chain.
1O-kt GOLD BELT BUCKLE
With Leather Belt
$10.45
Engne-turned striped effect in solid 14kt gold buckles
with monogram space genuine bride leather belt.
24-INCH PEARL NECKLACES
$6.95
Indestructible Pearl beads with an 18kt white gold
clasp mounted with small cut Diamond.
SILVER PLATED CIGARETTE CASES
STAT
Siver-plated satin-nish Cigarette Cases with bead
edge, fine striped effect goldlined thin model in
swagger shape and size. a. s-ssres noor Central
The New York herald., 1921-12-18
CHRISTMAS FLOWERS
Remember to Order
Your Box NOU-s
Lou Priced at $500

FLOWERS fragrant, colorfu beautifully arranged
i nothing carries the holiday message beauti-
fully. The A. & S. Flower Shop is expending every
and they will be delivered anywhere in Brooklyn or New
York Christmas morning.
A.
The New York herald., 1921-12-18
FUR COATS
They Are the FdUOrite IS
and 4O-inch Models and
Are Specially Priced.

THE Fur Coats in the A. & S. Fur Shop are all abso-
lutey the best procurable for the prices-and when
make special prices feel you cannot better the
advantage
PONY SKIN COATS at $64.5O
Beautiful selected skins, in 36-inch length model,
trimmed with Civet Cat collar and cuffs.
MARMOT COATS at $125O0
40-inch models in the smart loose model handso nley
trimmed.
HUDSON SEAL COATS at S295.OO
40-inch models fashioned in full sweep style, and
beautifully lined with durable satins Trimmed with
natural Skunk collar and cuffs
A. SIS secondf foorC Centrl
The New York herald., 1921-12-18
LINGERIE, $l.94
This Group of "Under-
neaths" Has Been Specially
selected and Speciality priced

EOR your easy choosing in these last days of Christmas
T. shopping, here suggestions that never fail to
delight the feminine heart.
NIGHTGOWNS-of white Batiste strap shoulders
and round neck, trimmed with lace and ribbon.
NIGHTGOWNS of figured Cotton Crepe in colored
grounds with contrasting designs.
ENVELOPE CHEMISES of white Batiste effectively
trimmed front and back with lace and embroidery.
CREPE DE CHINE ENVELOPE CHEMISES in
white or flesh, tailored or lace trimmed styles.
CAMISOLES of Radium or Satin in strap-shoulder
bult-up shoulder models trimmed with fiet valen-
cennes laces.
BLOOMERS Of Redior silk, plain or lace-edged rufnes.
A. g. noor, an
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1921-09-22
SHERMAN SAYS HE
WILL GO BACK TO
SAN FRANCISCO

New York, Sept, 22.--Lowell sher-
man, motion picture actor. questioned
today by District Attorney Swami at
the request Of District Attorney
Brady Of San Francisco, expressed
willingness to return to San Francisco
when needed for the trial Of Roscoe
3Arbuckie. j 3t# III " t+ly i.
Sherman, located III his s.New Fork
apartment after eluding detectives
who sought him on a train which
brought him from Chicago yesterday,
came to the district attorneys Office
today with detective. after he had
been questioned, District Attorney
Swami toleEraphed District Attorney
Brady, as follows:
SHERMAN appeared today under
the district attorneys subpoenae. He
made a full statement which will be
forwarded in. tonight's mail. He ex-
presses Willingness to return ito San
Francisco when needed for the trial.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1921-09-22
TRAIN Kills
2MAllDAN men
Auto Containing NE. Luth-
er and g. I. Solu1n, City
Officials, is Struck.

Mandan, N. D.. sept. 22.-Nelson
r. Luther; member Of the Mandan
city commission. and e. 7. Solum, city
magistrate, died Wednesday q night
from injuries received late. Wednes-
day afternoon when the Solum car
In which they were riding was struck
by q Northern Pacific train at a blind
crossing near the city waterworks
plant, three miles north of Mandan
Both received internal injuries. ], .ii
Mr.. Solum, who was 40 years old
and single, was one OF the original
members of Mandan Company r, N.
D. National Guard, and commanded
the company as captain at the Mexi-
can. border in 191 Is and 1916. He al
SO commanded the company when the
war with Germany broke out, serving
until relieved of service because Of
under weight. He>was the candidate
Of the North Dakota Independent
forces for commissioner of insurance
at the last general election. For five
years he had been secretary Of the
Mandan Elks,N and had been active In
state Pythian circles as we'll as in Ma
sonic orders. He was a member of
the state Democratic central commit
iStee. :.ffszft 394}5. n II, fs n a; ,8l
Mr.: Luther, 40, leaves a wife and
four children. He was a Northern
Pacific engineer who two years ago
was elected to city Office and had
! charge of the waterworks system.