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The Washington times., 1921-10-26
MAN, 1o5, LIKES RUM
AND RAPS vOlSTEAD

BALTIMORE, Oct. 26.-Within q
few days of his lo6th birthday.
Nicolas Hartman, Tia st. Peter street.
affectionately know nto his friends as
"Uncle Nick" attributes his hearty
old age TO plenty OF fresh air, liquor.
and tobacco.
He is a hearty advocate OF liquor
and holds personal srudgo against
Mr.. Volstead.
This and much more he said yester.
day at the South baltimore General
Hospital, where he is a patient under
the care OF DR.. Wilkerson, the result
OF injuries suffered Sunday In an auto.
mobile accident.
'"Uncle Nick" at the hospital has re-
ceived visits from most of his fif.
teen great great. grandchildren. fifteen
great. grandchildren. twenty-five grand,
children, and five children. He in
sists that he will return home today
and he will be ready for fishing just
as soon as he can finish painting his
new boat.
The Washington times., 1921-10-26
GENERAL WOOD PARDoNs
IS PHILIPPINE coNvicTs

MANILA. Oct. 26.-Fifteen prison.
ers confined In prisons throughout
the islands were pardoned today Ivy
Governor General Leonard Wood.
Two OF the pardoned men were serv-
ing life terms following conviction
on charges OF murder.
All the pardons were recommended
by the Wood-Forbes mission follow
ing It's investigation OF islani prisons
and were based on reasons Of adj.
ysncod age or good conduct
The Washington times., 1921-10-26
"a MEXICAN BANDITS ARE
CAPTURED AFTER HoLD-uP

MEXICO CITY. Oct. ls.-Fourtsen
bandits who held up a Laredo-bound
passenger train on the outskirts OF
this city, fleeing with 200. 700 pesos
after killing three soldiers and two
passengers. have been captured.
able and II was not known today
whether they hand already been killed
or not. All the stolen bullion was
recovered. A Guetemalean diplomat
who was on the train lost all his Off
cial papers.
The Washington times., 1921-10-26
FIRST v. s. RADIO TO
Japan AccoMPll ls1Ep

The first direct radio communication
between AN American wireless station
and japan has been established "
the naval radio station at 81. Paul.
Pribiloff Islands. off Alaska, II wrs
day.
The successful signal was sent only
after weeks OF experiment by pretf.
rangement with the Japanese. The
Japanese answered. saying they were
getting the American signal well.
The Washington times., 1921-10-26
FINE RAISED FROM IS TO SIS
WHEN MISsoURIAN APPEAL S

POPLAR BLUFF. Ma. Oct. 26.--
Litigation 10 a lottery. pure and sim.
pie. according to r. w. Lockhart. OF
Brenton. For disturbing the peace
Lockhart was fined IS In justice
court. Not satisfied with his sentence.
he appealed to the circuit court.
twenty-five dollars and costs" was
the decision that ended the case anl
caused Lockhart to conclude that iiti-
cation is q lottery.
The Washington times., 1921-10-26

70 your father and mother and thank
them for ms for the compliment they
have paid ma An saisctinE the name
TOR you.
From your friend,
WARREN a. HARDING"
The Washington times., 1921-10-26
COUNTRYFAC|N
VER|TAbLE BEER
BATH, DRYSFEEL
Prohibition Forces Massing in
Congress to Stem Wholesale
Release Of Beverage.
by w. II. ATKINS.
international News Service.

The Senate feud over beer will be
renewed in a few days. Senate drys,
incensed over the Treasury's action
legalizing beer as a medicine, today
massed for a new fight to pass the
anti-beer bill.
The drys plan TO push through the
anti-beer bill. IL possible. Immediately
after the passage OF the pending tax
bill. Apparently this win bring the
anti-beer bill to the front next week.
Senate leaders. who are champicning
beer as medicine, confidently pre-
dicted today, however, that Administra-
ton leaders will not permit anti-beer
legislation TO block the entire legisla.
tive program. On this assumption
they asserted the anti-beer bill will
fail of passaRe
The Washington times., 1921-10-26
NeU
Administer
Velvet Rugs
S28.95
9x12-S.3x1O.6
9x12-S. S.3x10.6

The two favored sizes
for living rooms, dining
rooms, Dutch halls,
studies, libraries and
sleeping rooms. These
are entirely new, per-
feet goods in the rich
est color schemes and
pleasing patterns.
There are only 80 in
the lot, and despite the
fact that we state it is
a one-day sale, we
doubt if the quantity
will last all day, but we
imply by the term "one-
day" that the privilege
is not effective after
tomorrow.
Fourth Floor.
The Washington times., 1921-10-26

Hurry mother! Even sick child
loves the "fruity'' taste OF California
Fig Syrup" and It never falls TO open
the bowels. A teaspoonfui today
may prevent a sick child tomorrow.
II constipated, bilious. feverish, fret-
full, has cold, collie, or II stomach is
sour, tongue coated, breath bad, re-
member a good cleansing OF the little
bowels is often all that is necessary.
Ask your druggist for genuine
California Fig Syrup" which has
directions for babies and children of
all ages printed on bottle. Mother!
You must say "California" or you
may get an imitation fig syrup
Advertisement.
The Washington times., 1921-10-26
Dry Chiefs Alarmed.

Prohibition leaders were fairly
aghast today over the possible effects
upon prohibition enforcement, of re-
leasing a deluge of beer, ostensibiy for
medicinal uses.
Assistant Prohibition Commissioner
Jones said today fifty brewers would
seize the opportunity 10 manufacture
and sell beer with a kick.
All breweries now operating under
The Washington times., 1921-10-26

Our Rug Section cele.
brates its removal to
the Fifth Floor with
a One-day sale of
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-02-09
T. B, WARREN Real Estate and Insurance Tel Bar. 621.
 1889 BROAD STREET.
PERSONAL TAX NOTICE.

PERSONAL TAX NOTICE. Notice is hereby given that by an Act of the Legislature, it is provided ''that every male person between the ages of Fl and 60 years except otherwise pro- vided by law be liable annually to pay personal tax of Two Dollars Cs2.OOl for town and state taxes in lieu of poll and communication tax"
 This tax is due and payable at the office of the Personal Tax Collector, Rooms S04 and S05 Liberty Building, Bridgeport, Conn.,, or SS Pequot Road, Southport, Conn.,. on and after February tst, 1921.
 Fairfield, Conn.,, Feb. 1st, 1921.
 HOWARD N. WAKEMAN, B7ai" Personal Tax Collector. STATE OF CONNECTICUT. District of Bridgeport, ss. Probate Court, Feb ruary 3, 1921
 Estate of Katherine S. Merritt, late of the Town of Bridgeport.
 The Court of Probate for the District of Bridgeport hath limited and allowed six months from the date hereof fol sreditors of said estate to exhibit theil claims for settlement. Those who neglec, to present their accounts properly at tested, within said time, will be de barred a recovery. All persons indebted Q said estate are requested to make i'm mediate payment to
 ALBERT J. MERRITT,
 Administrator. Address es3 Broad St. BSs*
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-02-09

WE FAY good prices for second hand furniture of all kinds Established 8 years. H. A. Jasmin, 256 State St. Tel. Barnum 1052 P1SatIs
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-02-09
PERSONAL TAX NOTICE.

Notice is hereby given that by an Act or the Legislature, 1t is provided That every male person, between the ages of -1 and 60 years, except as otherwise pro- vided by law, be liable annually to pay n personal tax of two (200) dollars for town and state taxes, in lieu of a poll Ind communication tax" This tax is due and Gl1 payable at the office of the Tax Bridgeport, Conn.,, on and after Febru- ary 1st, 1921.
 The office of the Tax Collector will be open between the hours of a. m and p. m. for the purpose of collecting said tax.
 HOWARD F. SMITH
 A31aSH Tax Collector.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-02-09
Reliable Furniture Co.

Pays highest prices for Second Hand Furniture. Stoves and Gas Ranges. Re- liable Furniture Co.,, 670 East Main St.
 Rarnum 1649. Lila :
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1921-03-08
ETHEL BARRYMORE AND
HER HUSBAND SEPARATE.
Counsel for Famous American Ac-
trcss Confirms the Report Re-
Gently Circulated.
tBy Associated Prcss1
IBy Assoclated Press.l

NEW YORK. March .7.-counsel for
Ethel Barrymore. famous American
actress. today confirmed reports that
she had separated from her husband.
Russell G. Colt
In formal announcement. VIII
liam Nelson Cromwell, of tho law
firm Of Sullivan and Cromwell, de-
clared that separation agreement
had been executed by the Colts, who
now were living apart. in accord
ancc with it's terms. Miss Barry
more retains tho sole custody iof their
three children. but provision is made
for their father visiting them.
Mr.. Colts companionship with the
children. however. will be Subject
to the arrangements and convenience
Of their mother" and their own
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1921-03-08
health and studies. as determined by

health and studies. as determined by
her.
In confirming reports of the
enlargement. the attorney said such
action seemed wise in order to clear
the atmosphere OF ruI,ors."
Miss Barrymore, the statement
continued, has virtually recovered
from the surgical operations upon
her fingers and tonsils. performed at
Cincinnati and New York. Several
weeks ago she abandoned a road tour
In "Deciasse." and entered "a hospital
in Cincinnati.
Later she was brought To this city
by her uncle. John Drew. and rumors
OF domestic trouble then became
more frequent
Today Miss Barrymore was re-
moved from her hospital room here
to the hotel where Mr.. Drew resides.
She Immediately will begin prcpara-
ton to play opposite her brother,
John. in a drama TO be produced in
New York soon.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1921-03-08
THROW MORE LIGHT
ON MATEWAN TRIALS
Testimony Of Four More Witnesses
Puts New Angle In But
tic Case.
EVIDENCE VIEWED AS VARYING
Dan Chambers Says Warrant That
Detective Fclts Had for Sid Hat
, field Was Bogus and Signature
Was Forgery.
tRy Associnttd press 1

WILLIAMSON. w. VA. March L.
Proceedings In the Matewan battle
trial slackencd considerably today
due to lengthy cross cxamination OF
the four witnesses who took the
stand
Dutch" Rochcrcr, Il miner, told the
jury that while he had taken no part
In the battle between Baldwin Felts
detectives and residents OF the town
In which ten men were killed, he was
shot twice. lie said that one Of the
detectives shot him.
Dan Chambers. bank clerk. form
erly OF Matcwan, testified that the
warrant presented az the original. 4.
&. Felts had for the arrest OF Sid Hat
field. was "a forgery. Hc told the
jury thnt the signature on the war
rant. "R. Il. Stafford a squire. wac
forged. Ha said he was familiar with
the sIuirc's signature. because II
passed through his hands n, the
Matewan Bank many times.
ON cross examination, S. Il. Avis.
OF the COUNCIL for the state. asked
] T" az uEh Sou II !ou uiu ta-
s!st in preparing that paper handed
you Uhe warranty. and II you did
no, help get IL up and write IL"
NO. sir; I didn't have anything TO
do with it," the witness replied.
las a matter OF fact. Mr.. Chambers.
you put that signature r. X. stat
ford on that warrant and wrote IL
in lead pencil" continued Mr.. Avis.
81 never saw tina, warrant until ]
saw IL here Chambers testified
When counsel for the State asked
Chambers To write Stnnord's sigma
ture az he remembered II. the de-
Tense objected The witnesses, how
ever. wrote the name. but cross-ex-
animation WAS stopped until further
specimens OF Chambers handwriting
could be obtained
The first two shots fired In the
battle came from pistol in the hand
OF y. G. Fclts, y. H. Atwood, another
witness OF the day. testified. Atwood.
former defendant In the prcscn.
case told the jury that while Felts
and Mayor e. c. FISHERMAN were dis
GUESSING the warrant for Hatfield.
IFclts nodded TO his men. who were
nearby. then fired nj FISHERMAN and
turned and fired into the door Of II
hardware store. Both Fcl,s and
FISHERMAN were killed In the fight.
Dan Chambers testified that he was
In the hardware store while Fel;s and
Tcgtcrnan were standing outside the
: door talking about the warrant
FISHERMAN said the warrant was bo-
nus. Chambers told the jury, and
Felts jcrkcd n gun from his righ-
hip and fred at the Mayor. There
was another shot from outside the
store. he added. and then Sid Hat
field. standing in the doorway on the
inside, pulled his pistol
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1921-03-08

the success of this notable formula Is
an established fact in this city. Every
day testimonials are received, speak
ing of the wonderful benefit received
from the use of Plant Juice. Ono of
the most recent is that Of Mr.. Lyon
l.. Beddoes. a popular machinist in
the employ Of one Of the largest firms
In this city, residing at Seven Pines
(Stop 26), suburb of Richmond. IIo
stated:
For 20 years havo been troubled
with my liver and my blood was in
very bad condition.; was generally
run down, could not digest my food.
and was hardly able to get around to
DO my work. I could not sleep at
night, and felt all tired out in the
morning. WAS In constant pain.
had tried many different medicines.
but nothing gave mo any relief until
l.started to take Plant Juice I can
now do my work without suffering
pain, sleep well. and have a good ap-
petite for my meals. feel like lIv-
ing again and am Recommending
Plant Juice to all of my friends"
Plant Juice is sold at the Tragic
Drug Comnany's store in Richmond.
Plant Juice la hold IN Petersburg
by Morrison The Drug Man, and In:
Chase City by The Chase city Drug
Comp y, IS IS IL si ,f go
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1921-03-08
SUPREME COURT REVERSES
DECISION ON TRIBAL RIGHTS
Alleged Tint Attorneys Had Contracts
with Indians to Give Them
Half OF Allotmcnts.
tBy Associated Press.


WASHINGTON. March 7.--Dismissal
by the Court of Claims OF claims pre-
scented by number of attorneys from
Oklahoma and other states who aid
cd In establishing the Choctaw tribal
citizenship OF Mississippi of those
who had failed TO 80 TO Indian ter
ritory to participate in their tribal
allotments was reversed today by the
Supreme Court.
The attorneys had uniform con-
tracts, alleged to have been made
with the Indians. giving them one
half of the lands allotted to the Mis-
sissippi Choctaws. who were grant
cd tribal rights.
or $4,000 applicants from the Mis-
sissippi Choc,hws, 2,13t were "identi-
fed" az being entitled TO tribal rights
and 1.57S received allotmcnts.
The Supreme Court affirmed the ac-
tion of the Court Of Claims in the
cases Of those attorneys who had
failed to prove that their efforts had
been instrumental in obtaining the
tribal rights to the Mississippi Chloe
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1921-03-08
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SECRETARY DENNY LIFTS
BAN ON NAVY LEAGUE
Daniels Restricts Organization I'm 1917
From Entering Naval stations
ships.
fBy Associated Press.l

BY ASSOcIatcN FTcsS.
WASHINGTON, March THE ban
tary Daniels In August. 1917. forbid.
ding its representatives to enter naval
stations or ships. was lifted today
by Secretary DENLY. The rcstrictions
were imposed By Secretary Daniels
as "A result % friction with the league
and particularly II charges that con,
duct OF an investigation OF Il fatai
was being Influenced by labor circles.
So strict was the ban that women
throughout the country who were
Knitting articles for the sailors un-
der the auspices OF the league we're
required to make their gifts through
other agencies.
Thc league was formed 10 stimulate
interest In the navy. Secretary Denny
was on. OF the speakers at the or
ganiZation's annual dinner here laet
Saturday. Colonel r. NJ. Thompson.
Of New York. is It's president.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1921-03-08
MANS THROAT CUT WHILE
SLEEPING WITH HIS SON
Mrs. snIiir WiEgins, Injured Mans
wife md Hrubcn horeInnd nre
Charged With Attnck.
Try ASSOCIATED Prcss. ]

RIRMiNGIAM. ALA. March -
william H. Virgins. whose throat
was cut while he was siecpihE ~
ned with his lO-year-o!d son early
this morning. will probably die un-
less some one .r willing to have n
quantity OF blood transferred iron,
man according to hospital attendants.
Mrs. Saliic Virgins. wife OF the
injured man. and Reuben Morciand,
n boarffcr at their home. arc IN Ine
city Jail charged with the ahsau"'
Both deny the charges
4 razor and an apron: both BLOOD
stained. are held at headquarters.
officers say they found inc apro,,
hiuacn In n corner and the razor was
Kicked UP from under the edge OF the
bed.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1921-03-08
$4,000 EXHIBITORS HAVE
DISPLAYS AT LEIPZIG FAIR
Onc Hundred Thousand Visitors Al
tend Formal OpcninE-About
100 Americans Represented.
tBy Associated Press.

l by Associated I'rcSS.
LEIPZIG. GERMANY. March c.
The Leipzig Fair was formally opened
today. with $1,000 exhibitors and
100000 visitors. more than half of
whom were buyers. representing
twenty-five countries. There were
about 100 American buyers, repre-
sentlng firms scattered from New
York 10 San Francisco The Ameri-
cans bought chiefly toys and novel
ties not obtainable in the United
States. such az Noah's Arks, Santa
Clauses. and various Bavarian wood
work toys and trinkets. in which the
peasant workers excel.
The prices on fabrics. porcelains
and many other staple products were
quoted so high in dollars. as COM
pared with the prices in marks, THAI
only cNtremenly novel offerings
tempted the Americans.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1921-03-08
GOVERNMENT WINS APPEAL
OF COAL COMPANY CASE
Obtain Cancellation of 1S Patents to
Lands, Obtained Through ALLEGED
Fruu1.
[By Associated Press.l

WASHINGTON. March THE gov
crnmcnt today won it's appeal to the
Supreme Court for n retriai of tho
case against the diamond Coal and
Coke Company to obtain the cancclia
tion OF eighteen patents TO coal lands
fraud.
II was charged by the government
that the patents covering 2.230 acres
uais who made dummy entries and
then transferred Immediately their
titles TO the coal company
attorneys for the company, which
Ind obtained n special order in the
court below. contended that the ap-
peal was barred by the statute OF
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1921-03-08
Job Seeker. Alter New Cabinet.

WASHINGTON, March lob seek
c.s besieging the new Cabinet officers
were Joined today by battalion OF
real estate men. all eager to provide
nice, comfortable Washington homes
for the newcomers. Three OF them
honorcd Secretary Mellon at the
Treasury. armed with pretty pictures
OF homes they thought he would like
10 buy. running from 100000 up. lie
Gidn'; buy.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1921-03-08
hoard Find. Eric noI,rond Guilty.

CHICAGO, March THE raiiroah
abor board today ruled that the Eric
railroad had violated previous board
rulings in six respects. particularly
in reducing wages OF employees and In
failing TO cancel these reductions
when ordered TO do so by the board.
The road had contended that the
board must hold hearing peiore
ordering restoration OF previous
rates OF pay.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1921-03-08
british steamer namn Ano,hcr.

Z NORFOLK, VA, March 7.-while
the Norwegian steamer Glittertind
was lying at anchor in Hampton
Roads, off Old Point, late yesterday.
she was ranmed by the British
steamer y Frnworth. 1r'.~tb vessels
were damaged to some extent,
Neither was damaged below the water
line and each stayed afoat. b;
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1921-03-08
Inv Foun,lntion for nridre.

SAVANNAH. GA, March 1.-THE
first concrete for the foundation for
one OF the three bridges to be en-
ployed In connecting Tybee with
Savannah, over an automobile high
way. was poured on Saturday. This
is distinct development and marks
n new step In the construction of this
highway which is to be finished the
latter part of 1922.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1921-03-08
HE WAS ALL RUN +.
DOWN IN HEALTH
Lyon l.. BeddOes, Of Seven
Pines, 28 Stop, Suburb OF
Richmond, Tells
True Story.
PLANT JUICE DID THE WORK
Claims Since Taking Plant
Juice He Can Do His Work
and Is Feeling Like New.

Interest in the introduction In Rich
mond OF the celebrated herbal stom-
ach medicine. Plant Juice. is now in
tense. News of the wonders IT has
worked in the West has come to local
ears, and every one is realizing that
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1921-03-08
TO Hold waterway Convention.

SAVANNAH. GA. March 1.-THE
waterways convention of the First
Congressional District will be held
In Savannah tomorrow. The purpose
OF this meeting Is to bring to the
attention Of the people the necessity
OF having the water power of Georgia
controlled by the State. rather than
by private interests. About 100 dele
gates are expected.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1921-03-08
Strangers kill Police ch,r,

ASHENlLLE. y. G., March w. G.
Hoimcombe. chief Of police Of Was,er.
was shot and killed this afternoon
when he attempted to arrest two
strangers as Migrants
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1921-03-08


used or cash.
S
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1921-03-08
5000 IN CASH
NV OAOT ---
AS Extra Prize Outside
Richmond

The member outside of the city of Richmond who
earns the credits before 10 p NJ April 16 will
receive extra reward of 5000 in cash
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1921-03-08

accepted this camDaign for
longer period of time than years
While the same number of credits are allowed on both
new and old subscriptions to The Evening Dispatch mem
bes should always state whether subscription is new or
old so papers will be started and given the
subscriber ES.aE " 80
The Morgan County press. (Wartburg, Tenn.) 1916-1926, 1921-12-16
VIM AND VIGOR
FOLLOW, IF you TAKE
; THIS ADVICE

Lorain, ohio ST am glad ipdsed
to recommend DR.. Pierce's Golden
Medical Discovery. have person.
ally taken 1t with very good results
was all run down and my blood
was Impoverished. took the Dis
coyery, and it was very quick In
building me. up and restoring me-
to normal health and purifying my
blood. It made me feel like new
person. Geo. I'll. Gibson. SOC
Oberlin Ave.
Health Is most important to you
for success In life. Obtain this
Medical Discovery of DR.. Pierce's at
your nearest drug store In tablets
or LIQUID, or send 100 to DR.. Pierce'a
Invalids' Hotel in Buffalo, N. Y, for
trial pkg. and write for free med
zeal advice.
The Morgan County press. (Wartburg, Tenn.) 1916-1926, 1921-12-16

Seek We the Lord. all We meek Of the
earth, which have wrought his )uog-
ment; seek righteousness, seek meekness;
it may be We shall be hid in the day OF
the Lords anger.
For GAIA shall be forsaken, and Ash
kelon desolatiot: they shall drive OUT
Ashdod at the MONDAY, and Ekron snail
be rooted up.
Woe unto the inhabitants of the sea
coast, the nation of the Cherethites! the
word of the Lord is against you; =. ~
Canaan, the land OF the Philistines, l Will
even destroy thee, that there shall be no
acknowledgements 1885,