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The Washington times., 1922-06-05
TABBY CAT IS MOTHER
OF FOUR BABY CHICKS

WATERLOO, Iowa, JuHa s.
Lynn A, spreui has a versatile cat
90 versatile that she's motheriRs
-four chicks, and doing a good job
OF u,
Tabby gave birth to one kitten
the day before q brood Of PuFe-bred
Partridge Rocks arrived, She
seemed lonely with he's solitary kit.
ten, so the fuzzy chicks were paced
with her. The union was enjoyed
by all.
The chicks scratch about the cid
cat as II they were hers by blood.
When Que mesnders too Tar from
the home boz tabby tendsriy packs
IL up with her teeth and carries It
back.
The Washington times., 1922-06-05
WYOMING HOUSEWIVES
~. SUFFER FROM STRIKE

CHEYENE, wyo.. June 3
Cheyenne housewives have begun
to feel the pinch OF the coal strike
supplies OF a favorite Wyoming coal
Rave been depleted and fuel dealers
are. not encouraging about future
shipments.
The kind available now gives only
a slow, dull fire with quantities OF
ashes. As a result father finds him.
self dining on delioatsssnn daInties
much too frequently.
The Washington times., 1922-06-05
Children's New
Wash Dresses
Special at S1.29

Large assortment Of ginghans, cham
brays and linens, long waisted effects,
tiny yokes In colors. Wide sash or belt,
some with touches Of embroidery, wide
hens and full skirts, all pretty and new.
to IA years.-Bargain Basement.
The Washington times., 1922-06-05
PRETTY SCHOOL TEACHER
ELoPES WITH BOY PUPIL

SAN FRANCISCO, June s.
There were ciaiidtsh etgeies ta Miss
Mary Stamps school room at Lodi.
Scandal was In the air. Mics
stamp. pretty At thirty three, and
Leroy Fry, sixteen, eloped on the
stage! Think of II.
Bat poa5oe In every city Of the
State have been warned to detain n
the two fueitives, following the
urgent pleas Of young Fry's parents.
The Washington times., 1922-06-05
69c Union Suits, 2 for CSC

Women's Fine Rib Cotton Union Suits,
V shape and bodice styles, low neck and
sleeveless, knee length Sizes 36 to "A.
hregulars. Tuesday. 2 fer CSC.
Bargain Basement.
The Washington times., 1922-06-05
New and Pretty
Dress Aprons
Special at S1.OO

Large assortment Of gingham Gre
tonne and percale combined, two-tone
effects. Solid colors, combined with
checks or plaids. Pretty blues, tan, reds
and tan. All sizes.-Bargain Basement.
The Washington times., 1922-06-05
New and Dainty
Summer CamisOles
Special at $1.0O

Of lingerie cloth; lace trimmed yoke
and strap. Elastic waist.--Bargain
Basement.
Tomorrow, in the Psais Royal Bargain basement
The Washington times., 1922-06-05
Csc Women's Vests, 3 for SOC

. Women's Fine Rib Cotton Vests, large
sizes, 40 and AZ; low neck and sleeve
less. Irregulars. Tuesday, 3 for 50c.-
Bargain Basement.
Tomorrow I'm the Palais Royal Bargain Basement
The Washington times., 1922-06-05
BOYS Union Suits at SOC

Boys Athletic Union Suits, cross-bar
muslin, low neck and sleeveless. Knee
length. Sizes 26 to 80. Tuesday, at SOC.
Bargain Basement.
The Washington times., 1922-06-05
Another Lot of
Extra Size Gowns
Special at Sc

Also drawers, short skirts and corset
covers. Made of cambria and nainsook.
Neat styles, some embroidery trimmed.
Sizes to 50.-Bargain Basement.
The Washington times., 1922-06-05
New and Dainty
Summer BlOuses
Special at &c

Regularly s1.50 and So, in white,
voile, dimity; tailored or fancy styles !;
Tuxedo, round or v neck styles. All
sizes in the lot.-Bargain Basement.
The Washington times., 1922-06-05
Buster Brown Hose, A Prs. soc

Heavy Ribbed Black Cotton Hose,
with roll top, double heel and toe, for
boys or girls. Sizes to 9. First quail
ity. Tuesday, 4 pair 50c.-Bargain
Basement.
Tomorrow, In the Palais Royal Bargain Basement.
The Washington times., 1922-06-05
Silk Mixed Stockings, soc

"Burson" Silk Mixed Stockings, seam
less and fashioned with long silk boot
and high spliced heel. Black, white,
gray or cordevan. Sizes 9 to 10. E-
regular-Tuesday, SOC pair.-Bargain
Basement.
The Washington times., 1922-06-05
Children's Lisle Sox, 3 Prs. so

Children's Fine Rib Lisie SoX, with
roll cuff top. White with striped cuff
top or plain coiors, mercerized. Sizes 3
to 9. Irregular-Tuesday, pairs, 50c.-
Bargain Basement.
The Washington times., 1922-06-05
Children's Lisle Sox, 4 Prs. soc

white or with striped cuff tops. Col
ers pink and blue. Sizes to s. hregu-
lars. Tuesday, pair 58c-Bargain
Basement
The Washington times., 1922-06-05
Envelope Union Suits, SOC

Womens' Fine Rib Cotton Union Suits,
low neck and sleeveless, envelope style.
First and irregulars. Tuesday, 50c.--
Bargain Basement.
The Washington times., 1922-06-05
36-inch CretOnnes
Special at 29c

In dainty floral patterns, for aprons
and dresses.-Bargain Basement.
The Washington times., 1922-06-05
The Famous Best Wearing
Gloria Silk Umbrellas
Special at S298

Gloria Silk Umbrellas. wide selvedge
edge, bakelite ring or military leather
handles, with white tips and white stub
ends. On sale Tuesday at scc.9s.-Bar.
gain Basement.
The Washington times., 1922-06-05
Jumbo Vests, 3 for S1.00

Women's Extra Large Fine Rib Cotton
Vests, for stout women; low neck and
sleeveless. Sizes 46 to 80. First quality.
Tuesday, 3 for $1.00.-Bargain Base
ment.
The Washington times., 1922-06-05
New Assortment of
Peg Top Rompers
Special at 79c

Summer styles. low neck and short
sleeves. white body, embroidered with
bright colors. Styles for boys and girls.
2 to 6. $1.00 value.-Bargain Basement.
The Washington times., 1922-06-05
In the Wanted Colors
Women's Silk Umbrellas
SDecial at S3.98

Colored Silk Umbrellas-for rain or
shine, bakelite ring handles; tips and
stubs. Values to S5.98 in the lot. Tues
day at $3.9S.-Bargain Basement.
The Washington times., 1922-06-05
.. Regular $1.50 Values
Women's Crepe Kimonos
Special at S1.OO .

Good quality of Serpentine crepe XII
monos. Are all new shades, some have
the flower designs, belted, shirred and
butterfly styles. All sizes.-Bargain
Basement.
The Washington times., 1922-06-05
Sl.00 Rockford Silk Hose, 65

Wemen's Rockford Silk Stockings,
with long silk boots-high spliced heel,
fashioned and seamless. Black, white,
gray or cordovan. Sizes to 10. Sub
standards. On sale Tuesday, Csc pair
Bargain Basement. ...,.,.,...
The Washington times., 1922-06-05
For Summer Wear
79c Women's Silk Gloves
Special at 59c

Women's Fine Quality Silk Gloves, q
button length, double finger tips, with
stitched backs. White, black or gray.
Sizes 8 to Bargain Basement.
The Washington times., 1922-06-05
Large. Size for Hand and Bath
Hemmed Turkish Towels
Special at 15c
Perfect Quality
1Sc White Outing Flannel
Special at 15c

The quality regular at 1sc yard. Am
pie quantity-full piece.-Bargain Base
ment.
The Washington times., 1922-06-05
Stockings for 2 Pairs for SO.

Women's Fine Rib Lisle Stockings,
double heel and toe, white, nude, gray,
brown. Sizes Sld to 10. Irregular, 2
pair 59c.-Bargain Basement.
Tomorrow, In the Pnlas Royal RarKain basement
The Washington times., 1922-06-05
Women's New
Summer BlOuses
Special at S2.95

Lovely styles in flesh, white or broque
over-blouses, filet or val lace trimmed,
made of fine quality georgette, crepe and
crepe de chine. Tailored or fancy styles.
SO to 46-Bargain Basement.
The Washington times., 1922-06-05
Special Lot Of
Satin CamisOles
Special at 69c

Made of heavy satin, in black and
navy. Some tailored, others embroid-
cred or lace trimmed. Values to $11.5o.
Bargain Basement.
The Washington times., 1922-06-05
Sheet Music
At 25c

All the popular hits-always Cameo"
Notwithstanding and all the other
late hits ACC. Ideal Word Rolls, 49c.-
Bargain Basement.
The Washington times., 1922-06-05
Boomers and Step-ins
Special at Soc

OF crepe, voile, batiste and dimity
Dainty styles, some with novelty stitch
ing or lace edges. Pink, blue, white o.
orchid.--Bargain Basement.
The Washington times., 1922-06-05
Long-Waisted
Brassieres
With Carriers
Special at Csc

Material of heavy coutil Hooks on
side. 36 to 48.-Bargain Basement.
The Washington times., 1922-06-05
$500
Royal Worcester COrsets
Special at $1.49

figure, made of heavy white coutil. with
low bust and long skirt, double boned
thruout and broad front clasps. % to
36.-Bargain Basement.
The Washington times., 1922-06-05

Your unrestricted choice of our high-grade
and up-to-the-minute styles in Coats, Suits
Wraps and Capes. Materials include fine We
lours, Polos, Trcotines Polaire, Tweeds
Homespuns and Novelties. Many are full silk
lined and the tailoring is superior. ."'. ~
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-05-20
Boys Club Members. -" ts@ Haue Radio Concert
 With Own Apparatl }

Dave Evans Boys club membera enjoyed a radio concert of their own last night. With radio outfit rigged up and operated by boys club mem bers, the local youngsters caught several messages. and heard the pro- gram of the Alabama Power com pany. 51~
 According to Evans, it has been only a little over week since the ; outfit was started, and his club niem. bers consider they have accomplished. quite a bit in rigging up their own. . outfit and catching messages out of the air sz4-t
 Loveman. Joseph & Ioebs radio expert was present at the concert at .- the Boys club last night, and gave the youngsters a short talk on the subject.
 Dave Evans states that his club radio apparatus is very elementary, and that the kids were able to catch messages only by listening atten- lively with the receivers ciamped to their ears. He stated that he is planning larger and more extensive ,, outfit for the club in the near future.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-05-20
Benny Leonard Gets
 Verdict Ouer Bartfield

New York. May 19.--Lightweight Champion Benny Leonard received the judges decision over Soldier Bartfield. veteran welterweight. in four-round contest tonight in Madi- son Square Garden. Bartfield cut Leonard's nose with left hook In the fourth round, but was then sent to his knees three times by hard rights and lefts to the jaw. Bartfield appeared on the verge of being knocked out when the round ended.
 The contest was one of 10 four round affairs given for the benefit of the funds for the national sports al- liance,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-05-20

ties, dope rings and immoral condi- tions she declared that thousands of movie people live in modest homes with ideal family conditions. She said that persons serving as extras" in mob scenes and other such parts where B crowd is necessary are classed as prominent actors" when they eomit some crime.
 She declared with the aid of Lois Wilson, Birmingham screen star, she was permitted to visit many studios and homes and that she found that "Hollywod is all right"
 Final preparations to attend the international convention of Civitan Clubs to be held in Chattanooga June ,, 6, and were made. An announce ment that met with much favor at the luncheon was that of Lloyd Towns that arrangements have been perfected to take along the Boys In- dustrial School band The local club expects to attend the conven- ton at least 60 strong.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-05-20
NAPPps BAND PLAYING
 FOR WEST LAKE DANCES

With dances every night except Monday to music by Napprs orches- tra, one of the most successful dance orchestras in the city, a swimming beach par excellence and numerous other facilities for recreation and amusement, West Lake park is prov ing it's usual high popularity with amusement seekers this summer.
 The West Lake bathing beach is now in full swing. Life guards are always on duty, which with the won- derful construction of the beach in a grade of even slope, makes the beach one of perfect safety, yet with deeper portions out farther in the lake, reserved or expert swimmers and divers.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-05-20
Business ReuiuaL Already Here, White House Declares

continued through the next DO days.
 The unemployment problem in scvernI large cities apparently hnd been temporarily solved. f-r. Harding was told, and in- dustry continued on the upgrade. Agriculture nIs0 was reported on the rond toward rehabilitation. The most serious complaint which now persists from the agricultural classes was said to be from stock raisers who have experienced difficulty in obtain Ing adequate financing.
 President Harding as said to believe that wholesome revival In business md industry wns definitely under wny and would continue unless some "crOss currents" were struck.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-05-20

night when WGason's Bell Hops will furnish the nl{sic for the Saturday night dance. 0he popularity of the Bell Hops grLms as their engage ments at Edgewood Park increase. They will continue to furnish the dance music for the first three weeks of the summer season.
 Mountain View Inn, open for the summer season, is getting a greater patronage than in It's history this summer. Mir. and Mrs. Johnsey have charge of the Inn and have made quite hit with three special types of dinners and with the special golf breakfasts. which are served every Sunday morning.
 Neptune Beach will be ready in a few days now.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-05-20
By Associated Press


 Washington, May I0.--The business revival foreseen by many government officials as due in the near future, already ts under way, it was declared today nt the White HOuse where reports were mndc at the steel nnnHfacturcrs' conference last night of recent material in- creases in orders.
 Tn connection with their dis cussion of President HnrdinE's suggestion that the I2-hour day be nbolished in the steel indus try, several of the manufacturer commented upon the shortage of unskilled labor which vns nI- ready apparent md which, 1t wns predicted. might become matter of moment If the upward swing of the trade pendulum
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-05-20
Chicks Get Warwick
 to Replace Jonnard

Memphis, Tenn. May 1s.-especiaD Firman Warwick, catcher, has been secured by the Memphis club from Pittsburg He comes here in the place of Clarence Jonnard, catcher sent here by the Pirates, and which deal was declared in violation of the draft regulations by Judge Landis. following a protest by the Nashville club. It Is not likely that Nash vile will get Jonnard after all, for Barney Dreyfuss, owner of the Pi- rates, today notified the Memphis club to return Jonnard to Pittsburg. Jonnard left tonight.
 Warwick was with the Pirates last season. and Is stated to be a hard hitter and a great thrower. In telegram Dreyfuss stated that 1t was his intention to keep Warwick. but would send him here on account of the Chicks losing Jonnard.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-05-20
Dempsey Announces His Engagement to
 Miss Rockwell

New York, May 10.--Jack Dempsey tonight authorized the announcement of his impending marriage to Miss Edith Rockwell of Boulder, Col.
 The champion appeared rather naughty, with a monocle screwed into his right eye and N checked cap pulled cockily to one side of his head, when he returned from Europe today, and he didn't have much to say.
 Then, tonight, bnshfulIy. he told his friends that his secre- tary, Teddy Hays, has some thing to tell them.
 "He's to be married" an- nounced Hays.
 Jack grinned and confirmed the statement.
 The wedding date has not been set.
 "sometime before Ghristmas,7 Jack said.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-05-20

ed that so,o0o 900 persons attend the movies every day in the United States and that lt should be the civic duty of every cit- izen to support only the best pie tures. She explained that she was an inspector and not a censor and that her work was made easy by the corporation of local theatre mana gers.
 Request that the Civitan club ap- point committee to cooperate with her in her work as amusement in- spector was made by Miss Shell. The club will pass on her request later.
 Actors are very much like other people, said Mrs. Sharpe of her Hol- iywood trip Notwithstanding the highly colored stories of wild par
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-05-20
ADJUSTMENTS
LYRIC BILL FEATURES
 TIMBERG, NOTED COMEDIAN
ny EsteIie Benthea MnrIoyve

Vaudeville goers who have taken the promise of the Lyric manage ment that the show this half is the best of the season In the opinion of Walter Crosbie, manager have not been disappointed, according to many who have attended the show.
 The management of the Lyric also announces many improvements on the cooling system of the theatre. It Is promised that Lyric audiences will
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-05-20

enjoy a cool and refreshing atmos- phere, whatever the weather, and that the theatre will be one of the coolest and most comfortable spots for summer relaxation
 The billing at the Lyric includes the famous character comedian, Her man Timberg, Elsie and Paulsen, su- preme ice artists and oriRinators of the Apache dance on ice; the laugh able comedy act, An Ocean Epi- sode," Stuff and Nonsense" but comedy, and an eccentric act fresh from French vaudeville.
 BIG DANCE TONIGHT
 AT LOCKWOOD PARK
 The biggest dance of the week is scheduled for Edgewood Park to-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-05-20
St. Louis Cards Buy
 Interest Tn Ft. Smith,
 Western League Club

Fort Smith, Ark. May 1a.-Fol- lowing inspection of properties of the Fort Smith Baseball association here today, Sam Breadon, president. and Branch Hickey, vice president of the St. Louis National Baseball club announced before leaving for St. Louis tonight that they had closed deal with the local association for a controlling interest in the Fort Smith club of the western associa- fton
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-05-20
Clarke Allows Only
 One Hit, But Loses

Anderson. S. C., May 1s.-clarke. pitching for Mississippi College here, today held Newberry to one hit and struck out. 10 batters, but an error in the first inning allowed Newberry to score the only round of the game, which resulted in 1 to victory for Newberry. Score; R. H.. E. Mississippi College ........ Newberry ...5............ 1 1 o.
 Batteries: Clarke and Dickens; Busby, Shealey and Robinson.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-05-20

Myrtelle w. Shell, city amusement inspector, on the relation of the ublic to moving pictures, and by Mrs. c. J. Sharpe on her recent trip 10 Hollywood.
 Mrs. Shell stat
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-05-20
MOORE IS MATCHED
 WITH BABE ASKER

Denver, Col, May 19.--Pal Moore, the Memphis bantam, has been match ed to meet Babe Asker, former ban tamweight champion Of the A. F. F.. in a 12-round bout here May 26.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-05-20
HOLLYWOOD OKEH,
 SAYS MOVIE VISITOR
Civilians Hear Amusement h. spector and Recent ViSi-
 tor to Cinema Colony

Tn observation of Movie Week" Ithe Civitan Club at the luncheon |yesterday was addressed by Mrs.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-05-20

Executive Committee R. D. Johnston, Chairman. MT. John Henley Mir. Alan Daly MT. C. P. Loranz Mir. T. C. Buckshaw Mir. J. H. Brockman Dr. William Ray Dobyn. Dr. Fl. M. Moffett
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-05-20
BIG DANCE TONIGHT
 AT EDGEWOOD PARK

The biggest dance of the week scheduled for Edgewood Park t
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-09-05
Notice to Taxpayers

The Assessors of the City of Bridge port will meet in the Common Coun- ell Chamber, City Hall, on the first day of September. 1922, and on each week day thereafter up to ana ln- cfuding the second day Of october, 1922, for the purpose of receiving on specially printed list furnished by the Assessors the sworn statement of. ev- cry person, firm or corporation. resi- dent or nonresident, liable for tax ation on real and personal property in the City of Bridgeport as of Septem- ber 1st, 1922.
 Failure of any person, nrm or cor poratfon, resident or nonresident, to file such sworn statement within the period above specified will compel the Assessors to make out such lists from the best information obtafnable, to which a penalty of ten per cent. will be added as the law requires. Each parcel of real estate must be fully described by metes and bounds, and give the street number or lot num- Der, and all buildings thereon must be entered separately from the land. Failure to file a list deprives the owner of the right to appeal to the Board of Relief.
 Hours-s A. M to P. M
 Saturday-9 A. M. to 12 Noon.
 BOARD OF ASSESSORS
 LAWRENCE J. GILL.
 FRANK J. LEARN,
 AARON WITTSTEIN. August 14th, 1922. LIS uas
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-09-05
THE LIFE OF A CONGRESSMAN.

It is almost impossible for the ordi- nary member of Congress to work efficiently and intelligently if he is much concerned over the question of being reelected. But he Is almost sure to work hard and long. Few congressman limit themselves to an eight-hour day. asked member for his working schedule for the previous day. He pre- pared it as well as he could from memory. Here 1t is in abbreviated form:
 g a. m.-Arrived at office. Read morning mail. Fifty-four letters.
 10 a. m.-Start dictating replies to letters.
 10:45 a. n.-Interrupted by callers.
 11:20 a. m.-Another delegation.
 12:00 noon-Congress convenes.
 12:30 p. m.-Downstairs for brief lunch and then back to office to work on correspondence.
 1900 p. m.-Another mail, contain Ing several annoying requests.
 1880 p. m.-Gong sounds for roll call.
 2:so p. m.-sign mail dictated in forenoon.
 3:00 D. m.-Dictate more letters.
 3:30 D. m.-Another roll call.
 4:3o p. m.-Back at office. pending bill.
 5:45 D. m.-Adjournment. Go to my hotel to dinner:
 7:00 D. m.-Sit in lobby trying to absorb talk of other members.
 S:15 D. m,-Read reports of public committee hearings on tariff and other bills.
 $40 p. m.-Telephone call from Washington correspondent of paper in nearest big city to my district asking if it is true that shall not be candi- date for reelection. Explain to him that report is base falsehood doubt~ less started by political enemies.
 l0:oO D. m.-Start to bed.
 1o:2o D. m-Telegram from man back home asking if I got his letter about passport matter
 1O:45 D. m-Half asleep, think cf speech would like to make, but don't dare.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-09-05
Kronkhite Killing
 Case May Reopen

Seattle, Wash, Sept. 5-WilIingness to testify befoe a federal grand jury to sit at Tacoma. Sept. 25, to tnvesti. gate the fatal shooting of MaJor Alexander Kronkhite. at Camp Lewia Sept. 25. 1918. is expressed by Cap- tain Robert Rosenbluth in a letter re- ce1ved by his friends here.
 ''I am offering to go before the grand jury" says the letter, ''warv- Ing all immunity. provided that it also Is agred this his not to be a legal record of any federal jurisdiction so that later I could not secure redress of justice.
 "ln any case I do not think the de- partment has the nerve to let me tes- tify before a grand jury and show them how even the record of my own statements has been deliberately falsff1ed"