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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1922-06-21
HARRY A. BALES
DIES TODAY
Well known Railroad Of.
ficial Succumbs at
Hospital
For Twenty Years Was Employed by
Southern Railroad Company
Funeral at y. VI. Tomorrow

Harry Ahiiah Bales, forty-six
years old, died at $40 o'clock this
morning at the Alexandria Hospital
The deceased had been in failing
health for long time, although he
had been i'll only about two weeks
at the hospital. Mr.. Bales was born
in Washington, D. c., and up to
the time of his illness had been
employed as chief clerk in the local
office of the Southern Railway Com
pany and ne had a wide circle of
friends among railroad officials.
For the past twenty wears he had
been employed by the Southern
Railway Company.
Mr.. Bales besides his wife, Mrs.
Henrietta Wveth Bales, ie survived
by a son, Richard Henry Horner
Bales. He also leaves four sisters
and two brothers.
His funeral will take place at
o'clock tomorrow afternoon from
his late residence, II Walnut street,
North RoSemont, and will be con-
Quoted by Rev. Percy Foster Hall,
rector Of St. Pauls Episcopal
Church. Burial will be in Ivy Hill
cemetery.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1922-06-21
WASHINGTON
DAY BY DAY

Washington. June 21.-The Treas
ury Department, it is learned otfic'
tally, Will proceed with great delib-
Grafton in retiring and refundine
the balance of the Victory Liberty
Loan which has but eleven months
more to run. All Victory bonds md
ture May 20, next year. There are
still approximately S2,OO0,OOO,0OO
in these obligations outstanding and
tie Treasury will over the mex: few
months make consistent efforts tc
to refund them into short term gold
notes which will spread the matur,
ity over several years.
The Treasury Department has
successfully met the heavy fnan-
cling of June 10, which required re-
ceipts of $750,000,0O0 and ha; a
cash balance in the general fund e.
day of something over $300,OG0,0O0.
There will not be another heavy tax
payment, however, until September
Is, and the Treasury must borrow
additional funds, or meet tloatlng
debt maturities, interest and orci-
nary disbursements out of ordinary
receipts. This cannot be done even
with the comfortable balance now
held.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1922-06-21
Resolutions of Respect
y The Late Albert Doyle Brockett

Al 4 recent meeting of the Board
OF Directors Of the ChambeT ol
Commerce. the following resolution
was adopted:
WHEREAS: It has pleased Almighty
God in His alI-wise providence to
remove from our midst our es-
teemed fellow-citiZen, ALBEKl
DOYLE BROCKETT, and
WHEREAS: During his association
with the Chamber of Commerce
his attitude has always been To-
val to the best interests Of the
city, now therefore he it
RESOLVED: That the Board of
Directors Of the Alexandria
Chamber of Commerce wishes to
bear public testimony and to ey-
press its appreciation Of the life
and character Of Albert Doyle
Rrockett, and while member Of
this organization recognized and
appreciated his services and
sound Judgment as a member OF
the City Council, has integrity
and character in the business
world and his worth as a private
citizen. Be it further
RESOLVED: That a copy of these
resolutions be spread on the mi
nutes of the Board of Directors
Of the Alexandria Chamber Of
Commerce, that same be printed
in the Alexandria Gazette and
copy sent to the family of the de-
ceased.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1922-06-21
Chautauqua Program

The Alexandria Chautauqua pro.
gram for 1922 is far in advance OF
any other program ever given ms
was brought out at special meet
ing Of the ticket committee at the
Chamber of Commerce last mghl-
Miss McClees, the Swarthmore rep
resentative was present and express
ed herself as well pleased with. the
nrogress of the campaign in adver,
tising and ticket selling. The general
committee on ticket selling composed
If ! Robert Tomlin and Miss Lucy
Graves announced the division OF tne
city and suburbs into districts with
tbe following captains who shall sell
ect their own committee members anu
report with them at the next meet
ing at 7 o'clock Thursday evening at
the Chamber of Commerce CAPTAINS:
First ward, Miss Catherine Johnson;
Second ward. Miss Alice Gronau;
Third ward. Mrs Carroll Pierce;
Fourth ward, Miss Elizabeth Ramey;;
Rosemont. Miss J Leslie Cox; Del
Rav. Mrs DR. Yates; Braddock, MRS
Harry 3. Cation; Mt. Ida, Mrs. ID. T.
Chambers. In addition to the SIX reg
Mar committee members which these
cantairs shall choose, there will be
selected two auxiliary members who
shall be ready for service Of any Eind
at a moments notice. With this splen-
did organization for the face to face
advertising and ticket selling for
Chautauqua it is confidently expected
that the Association will go over
the ton this year when the program
promises to exceed by far any that
has ever been offered here for Alex
andrias entertainment
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1922-06-21
BUNCOED OUT
OF $4,000 BY
TWO FRIENDS
Anglo Valenti Had Drawn
Money to Buy House
In ID. c.
DOPED BY "FRIENDS"
Today Discovered Paper Had Been
Substituted For Money-Gives De-
scriptiGn of Two Men TO Police.

Angelo Valenti, thirty-four years
old. who conducts a fruit store at
1922 King street, today is minus
exactly $4,000. as a result of slick
confidence game played on him by
two of his fellow countrymen yes
terday.
It was Q o'clock yesterday morn
ing when Valenti went to the Citi-
zens' Bank and drew the money out.
He drew the money out for the pun
pose of purchasing house in Wash
ingtOn, intending to go to that city
yesterday morning.
As he emerged from the bank hu
was met by a fellow cOuntrymen
whom he says he had known for six
years past. In turn his friend in
troduced him to a rather la ge man.
also an Italian. i conversation
followed. Next they wenet eto the
room of the new friend on lower
Wolfe street and the conversation
was renewed. A bottle of soda was
given Valenti and he went into a
doze and awoke at ; o'clock ycster-
day afternoon suffering from a
headache. Anyhow, he carefully
proceeded homeward with his sup
posed package of money and placed
it in the bureau drawer of his bed
room. Nothing more was thought
of the matter till about 10 o'clock
this morning when Nalenti opened
the package to see if the money
was all there.
To his utter amazcment paper
had been substituted in the package
for the $4,000 and Immediately
Valenti notified his wife who was
frantic over the loss. Both husband
and wife lost no time in arriving at
police headquarters and told the
story of the loss of the money.
A description of the men was fur
nished by them and a warrent was
prepared and Chief Goods is doing
everything in his power to appre-
hend the parties guilty off the rob
berry.
The money stolen represented the
entire life savings of the man and
left him virtually pcnniless it is
stated.
The men who stole his roll it is
believed skipped the city at once.
Valenti told the police that the
newly made acquaintance told him
he came to Alexandria from New
York in search of his wife whom
he claimed had robbed him of a
large amount of money.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1922-06-21
senting the four wards.

senting the four wards.
At the supper last night address
ses were made by Dr.. Louis Z.
Foulks, of the Public Health Ser
vice; Rev. H. S. Driscoll, of Char
lottesville, Va. and Capt. Charles
Winfree, the two latter are officers
of the Children's Home Society.
Forty destitute children of this
city have been cared for by this So
eiety and educated, and placed in
refined Christian homes where they
have developed into fine citizens.
One of Alexandria's sons, the ward
of this society, is now vice-consul
of the United States in foreign
country. The society is twenty
wears old and the citizens of Alex
andria are beginning to realize its
Importance and the possibilities for
good in this community.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1922-06-21
SWANSON HOST

Directly following the regular
meeting of Relief Truck and En-
CINE Company No. l held IN the
engine house last night the mem
hers were given what they called a
"crab picking banquet" by Senator
Claude A. Swanson. The fire fight
ing bows all expressed their thanks
for this almost unexpected treat
and this morning were loud in their
praise of the Senator. Number One
is in a most flourishing condition
and now has on its roster more
than one hundred names. Consider
able business of a routine nature
was disposed Of at the meeting be
fore the banquet.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1922-06-21

Chairman Norris, of the agricul-
ture committee, announced that
hearings on the Muscle Shoals pro
ject development would end tcmor-
Tow after hearing a representative
of the Alabama Power Company.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1922-06-21

81 sreok it's a lucky thing" said
Uncle Eben, "dat de world doesn't
have to depend interly foh its in
lightenment on whut Congress done
foun' out in 'vestigations. Wash
ington Star.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1922-06-21
Bible Thought for Today

W Keep thy tongue fro evil, and
AA thy lips from speaking guile.
Depart from evil. and do
good; seek peace, and pur-
sue it.-Psalm 81: Is, Ii.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1922-06-21
ESTABLISHED lTst

Oldest Daily Newspaper in the
United States and Best Advertis-
ing Medium in Northern virginia
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1922-06-21

For this section-Cloujy, with
OCCASIONAL | sht showers, today
and probably tomorrow; no
change in temperature.
High ill morrow; 5:i7 a. NJ,
6:l0
New Britain herald., 1922-12-18
City Items
victroas and Pianos. Henry Morans.

victrolas and Pianos. Henry Morans. ! --advt
 i Edwin NJ. Egan. member of the
 class of '26 at Middebury college. has ! been pledged to become member of the Sigma Phi Iota fraternity He is a graduate of the New Britain High school in the class of '20 Xmas packings of cigars and ciga- lretes at lowest prices in the city at Besse- Leland 's.--advt. ,, George Cans chairman of the com mittee in charge of raising money for l the National Jewish fund, stated this
 morning that all districts in New Britain that were not covered yester- day will be covered on Sunday next
 Christmas Records for children. c.
 l.. Pierce X Co.--advt.
 sales department of North X Judd Manufacturing Go.
 Heavy ivory comb sale, Axelrod's. --advt.
 The ladies of the w. c. T. U. will
 meet with Mrs. E. J. Rondeau of s2
 Monroe street, Tuesday afternoon, December 19.
 Xmas trees. St. Marks church. | yard.- advt.
 Danceland New Years afternoon and eve.---advt. Herman Peplau of 21S Rocky Hill
 avenue reported to Chief w. c. Hart yesterday afternoon that his automo- bile struck the rear end of a Maxwell sedan driven by David Raschkow of A Camp street, near the corner of | Kelsey street and Rocky Hill avenue, causing slight damage to the latter's car
 | Fine skating, Piltz Rhodes Rink advt.
 The regular meeting of o. s. of R. lodge, No. 23,> will be held on Tues- iday evening at 7:30 o'clock. The en- tertainment will consist of a minstrel lshow under the direction of James Meeker
New Britain herald., 1922-12-18

Bring me autymobile," said one bright youngster. An automobile is too heavy to carry" replied Santa Claus. Well then bring me a Ford responded the youngster with a promptness which conveyed the inn pression that he has heard his fathers conversation anent Fords, etc.
 The jolly. fat Yuletide saint listen ed patiently to requests from children all day long Saturday The young girl, Of whom mention was made in Saturdays Herald, stood in admiring awe from 10 8. m. until p. m. be- fore she was prevailed upon to go home.
 T want snare drum" said one boy. Bring me base drum" said a future neighborhood musician. Please bring me walking, talking
New Britain herald., 1922-12-18
GRANGE WILL HAVE
 CHRISTMAS PARTY Affair to Take Place Tomorrow Evening in Organizations Hall MANY HOME FOR CHRISTMAS
Activities At Berlin Congregational Church-Roads Being Cleared Death of James DrOsc--Girl Scouts to Have Party--Other Items.

The Berlin grange is planning a Christmas party which is to be held tomorrow evening at Grange hall and it is expected that this affair will be one of the largest to be held by the Grange this winter as all members and their families are invited.
 Each person attending is expected to bring a gift of some sort, the cost of which is not to exceed ten cents. The following program is to be car ried out:
 Song and tableau; silent Night, " mixed quartet; plano solo, Mary Michael; recitation, Helen Brown; recitation. Marion Whitman; solo and tableau, No Room At the Inn; reef tation, Jessie Skinner; song, Come All Ye Faithful.' audience; song, Santa Claus" Marion Barrett. a Christmas story Rev. Samuel A. Iriske; solo,, "Oh, Little Town of Bethlehem" Mrs. Matthew Griswold; song, Esther Adams and Lois Ventres; recitation, Mrs. George J. Reed.
 At the close of the program Santa Claus will visit the hall and each child present will be given gift. After the presentation of gifts refreshments will be served and games played. The committee in charge oi the affair .vna,tc larpp plmber to attend
New Britain herald., 1922-12-18
EASY 10 .DARkEN
 YOUR GRAY HAIR
You Can Bring Back Color and Lustre With Sage Tea and Sulphur.


 When you darken your hair with Sage Tea and Sulphur, no one can tell. because it's done so naturally. so evenly. Preparing this mixture, though, at home is mussy and trouble some At little, cost you can buy at any drug store the ready-to- use prep aration, improved by the addition of other ingredients called "Wyeth's Sage and Sulphur Compound" You just dampen a sponge or soft brush with it and draw this through your hair, taking one small strand at q time. By morning all gray hair dis appears. and. after another appica- tion or two, your hair becomes beau tifully darkened. glossy and luxuriant.
 Gray, faded hair though no dis grace, is a sign of old age, and as we all desire a youthful and attractive appearance, get busy at once with Wyeth's Sage and Sulphur Compound and look years younger
New Britain herald., 1922-12-18
COUGHING RELIEVED

The more you cough the more you tr.a Sour rnss threat s,.n Sns vSSt snS systsm ssn or pain by taxing Leonardi's Cough Syrup (Creosoted). 1t is soothing, healing, pleasant and effective. Best thing for hacking coughs, deep seated colds, bron- chits, croup, grippe and whooping cough. A most beneficial and safe treatment for children and adults. Save yourself from colds, coughs and serious trouble. Get d bottle of Leonardi's Cough Syrup (Creo. soted) from your druggist today and bring quick relief.
 Sold by City Drug Store.
New Britain herald., 1922-12-18
Reduce Your Fat
 Without Dieting

Years aeo the formula Tor Tat reducIng was 'diet'--"exercise." Today It is Take
 Marmoia Prescription Tablets" Friends tell friends friends tell others. They eat substantial food. live as they like and still reduce steadily and easily without going through long sieges of tlresome exercise and starvation diet. Mermola Prescription Tab lets are sold by all druggists the world over al one dollar for case, or IT you pre- fer yon can order direct from the Marniola
 Co. 4s12 Woodward Ave, Detroit, Mich.
New Britain herald., 1922-12-18

and sleeping doll in baby carriage, and don't forget the baby carriage" cheerfully whispered a juvenile mother.
 On Saturday during the shopping rush s72.15 was dropped into tho chimney. Santa Claus turned the money over to Captain John Edeen of the Salvation Army who will help him provide toys. clothing and din- ners for poor families. Seventeen spring chickens have been sent to the army for help in filling Christmas baskets.
 The chimney will stand at the same place all week. On Sunday afternoon December 31. at 3:30 o'clock the an- nual Salvation Army Christmas tree and party will be held for children.
New Britain herald., 1922-12-18
TURN RULE
Many Return From Schoo

The following are expected to re turn from schools and colleges to their homes in Berlin, East Berlin or Kensington in the course of this week:
 Samuel Wilcox, son of Mir. and Mrs. ELI. Wilcox, Trinity; Henry Mildrum, son of Mir. and Mrs. F.. w. Mildrum, Worcester Polytechnic Institute; Lloyd Miner,l Mt. Herman; Walter Root, Wesleyan; Ruth Taylor, daugh-
New Britain herald., 1922-12-18
ASKS SANTA CLAUS
 FOR XMAS DINNER
"We Got 8 Kids' She Says and
 "We Ain't Got no Chicken"

"Please, Mister Santa Claus" said wistful eyed young miss Of about five years to the patron saint of Christmas who stood guard over the
 Salvation Army chimney which stands in front of the Davidson X Leventhal store, I've got eight kids in our fam Lily and we ain't got no chicken for Christmas. Wont you please bring us chicken?"f
 Another young lady with similar
 plea announced to Santa Claus that they had but seven children in her family and the family cupboard was striving It's best to emulate the cele- brated Mother Hubbard larder.
New Britain herald., 1922-12-18
PERFUMES AND TOILET WATERS.

Make Choice Gifts. Also fine Powders and Sachets in all the leading Foreign and Domestic makes Houbigants Cotys Piver. Caron, bier Kiss, Hudnut Colgate, Brown Bradley Woodworth, Vivadou Rigaud. Cappi and Luxor.
 Select also pieces of Ivory as Hair Receivers, Powder Boxes, Perfume Bottles Combs, Brushes, Jewel Cases Mirrors, etc. Roll Up Manicure Sets and Military Hair Brushes all suitable for Christ Gifts
New Britain herald., 1922-12-18

USEFUL GIFTS FOUND AT ART DEPT.
 Ornamental too are the Candlesticks Night Light Dolls, Vanity Cases, Pin Cushions, Work Boxes Fruit Sets, Bayberry Candles Lingerie Sets, Pow der Patters Garters Baskets Salad Sets, Handker- chiefs and Glove Cases Shoe Trees Tie Racks. Bridge Sets, Lace Scaffs and Centerpieces and nu- merous other novelties just as nice as those men toned Give for Gifts they useful as well ornamental.
New Britain herald., 1922-12-18

Connecticut Co., did well in keeping so closely 10 the scheduie, No serious mage was reported this morning.
 Cleaning Sidewalks The board Of se,ectmen again wish 10 call the attention of property own CTS to the fact that they will be fore cd 10 prosecute those who do not clear the lee and snow on their walks some of the property owners lose no lime in having their walks cleared after a storm, but there are many ir town who have been nesIectful this year. and severe measures will be talk en if the law is not compiled with. a. Rooms Arc Taken Local people report that spare rooms in the town are being taken up in quick order by newcomers in the factories here. There are several people in town who have rooms to let. but the price they are asking for them is prohibitive and boycott will be placed on them, it Is said. The need of rooms and housing space in town can readily be seer when 1t be- came known that three young men who had secured employment here were forced to sleep on improvised hunks one night last week. This question will come up for discussion Ut the special meeting Of the Cham Der of Commerce next Thursday night. The Standard Steel and Bearing Co. has three houses on West Main street at the present time. one of which is occupied. It is expected that the company will open up two other houses which arc to be used for rooming purposes. within the next few weeks.
 Stores to Keep Open Local merchants announce that their places of business Will be open every night this week for the accom- modation of those who wish to do their Christmas shopping. Altar Societys Christmas
 The Altar society of the Church Of Our Lady of Mercy will hold Christ mas tree celebration in the church hall next Sunday afternoon. Plans have been made to have Santa Claus and presents for all the little tots attending. The expense is to be borne by the societies of the parish which have combined to make the ar fair a grand success. An entertain ment, candy, nuts and fruit will be provided.
 Mrs. Dennis Downing. The funeral of Mrs. Dennis Downing, formerly of this town, who died at ! the home of her daughter, Mrs. D. J.
 Mahoney in New Britain, was held this morning at o'clock from St.
 Mary's church, New Britain and burial
 was in St. Joseph's cemetery, this town.
 Notes
 Mrs. Sidney Hemmingway and her three children are confined to their home on Canal street with an attack of illness.
 The regular meeting of the W. c. T. |. will be held at the home of
 Mrs William filling on Webster street, Tuesday afternoon at o'clock. Persons wishing milk from Pima clerox Farm may secure same direct from farm truck, at following prices:
 Milk, .0c per quart; cream. soc per 1 bottle This milk is produced under most modern equipment from full-
 blooded, tuberculin-tested herd of
 Jerseys. Phone 255.
 | PINNACLEROX FARM |
New Britain herald., 1922-12-18

Mrs. Sidney Hemmingway and her three children are confined to their
 home on Canal street with an attack | of illness.
 The regular meeting of the W. C. T. II. will be held at the home of Mrs. William filling on Webster street, Tuesday afternoon at o'clock
New Britain herald., 1922-12-18

of Pythias hall. The public is cordial ly invited to attend.
 There will be regular meeting of the Modern Woodmen society Thurs day evening at the Athletic building, at which time the postponed election of officers wilA take place.
 Miss Margaret Root has returned to her duties in Wallingford after spending the weekend at her home on Main street.
 The local post office is now being rushed with Christmas packages. The regular holiday hours will be observed Monday Christmas day ACCIDENT, automobile and life. Surety and
 fidelity bonds. Philip NJ. Pagan, Gen. 1ns.,
 Booths block. Room 407 Phone 2131
 For Sale:--Turnips, yellow stone, delivered for Christmas, cook good, and taste good. Norton's Farm, Ber- lin, Phone 657-13.
New Britain herald., 1922-12-18
S0UTHING7ON NEWS
Town Meeting to Be Held Wednes- day-Bank Pays Out $2O,O00 in Christmas Club Chccks-NOtes.

4 town meeting will be held Wednesday evening in the town hall for the purpose of making appropria- ! tions to cover the budget for the com ing year. Town officials expect to
 have the entire list of appropriations complete today. This meeting is the
 most important of the year. as the appropriations voted on will fix the
 rate to be settled at the next meeting in March.
 Charles l.. Smith, treasurer of the Southington Bank and Trust Co. has announced that approximately $2o,ooo has been sent out in checks to the members of the Christmas club at the institution the past week. This fig ure compares favorably with the amount paid out last year. Another club will be opened this week, and a large increase in members is looked forward to this year.
 Officials at the local schools have announced that the public schools of the town hall will close on Friday for the annual Christmas vacation. Engine Co. No. will meet on Monday evening, at which time off cers for the coming year will be elected.
 The choirs of the various churches are rehearsing the Christmas music this week. Elaborate programs will be presented.