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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1922-04-12

ferred to the street committee.
Accompanying the query or Mr..
Ruben to the health department on
the situation was q letter from the
city health department in which DIR.
IL. f. Foulks, city health officer, set
forth among other things that the
sewer should be extended in the river
To at least low water mark, this beng
ne said common sanitary rule. Con-
ditions at the foot of King street.
where the Old Dominion Boat Club
will soon erect a modern boat house
he said in his opinion, would to some
extent be a menace to health. Inc
health office thought the sewer could
be extended a few feet further out into
the river without any great outlay OF
money.
Common Council concurred in the
action of the board of aldermen on the
communication from the board of sup
erviSorS of Fairfax county recon-
mending to the governor of Virginia
the appointment of George P. Harrl-
son. of Drainesville district. FalrtaX
county, to be one of the state high
way commissioners.
| On recommendation of the joint COM
mittee on finance and health
| the sum of 5000 was appropriated
/ to meet deficit in the
city health department Petition OF
K. B. Washington asking that James
Caporaletti be granted permission to
! erect sign in front of his place at the
head of King street was refused
Councilman McCaffrey stated that
the sign already had been erected and
he asked who in the city is was that
would order it taken down. it being
explained that there are many signs
up without authority and the persons
are not molested by anyone.
| Councilman Ruben said it is some
body'S duty to see that the laws are
carried out.
Other matters disposed of following
! ". W. Puryear granted permission to
replace weather boarding on house
l1lS South Henry street and also tC
build shed in rear of same. Charles
Nenner granted permission to remove
one-stOry building in alley on Pitt
street and erect same at the southeast
corner of Pitt and Oronoco streets; re.
solution that the corporation attor-
ney take necessary steps by condemna
tion or otherwise to extend sidewalks
on the north side of King street t
the west side of the railroad bridge
on Mount Vernon avenue introduced
by Mr. Downham was referred 10 tht
street committee; request of JacoI
Sperlng for permission to erect I
gasoline tank at the northeast cornei
of Franklin and Patrick streets wa
referred to the street committee; per
mission granted S. A. Haslett to cree
metal garage in rear of house 3l'
South Lee street; S. r. Reed, who's
place of business is at 1902 Kint
street, petitioned council to abate tn
nuisance of a pool of water standing
in front of his place of business afte
every rain. and it was referred to tn
street committee.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1922-04-12
Rev. Browne Returned
To Alexandria

The Rev. Robert Browne has re
turned to this city after attending
the annual conference OF the Metho-
dist Protestant Church in Chester
town. Md. Rev. Mr. Browne was
returned TO his charge in Alexandria
and reports one of the most success
full conferences in the history OF the
church.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1922-04-12

Petersburg Petersburg was visited
Yesterday by one of the worst storms
in several years Several trees in vari-
nus section Of the city were reDorted
blown down. while small chimney
on the American Bank and Trust Com
panys building on Sycamore street
was blown from its fastenings.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1922-04-12
More Funds For Firemen

Additional contribution to the fire
mems fund follows: J. d. Matter,
50; Leo P. Harlow, So; Washington
and Ladd, So; L Ruben, So; St
Mary's Academy, $40.
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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1922-04-12

For this sectioD-Fair and cooler
today; tomorrow fair; strong ives
terly winds: diminishing
High tide tomorrow; 9:l6 a. IN
9:39 p. M.
The Nezperce herald. (Nezperce, Idaho) 1900-1957, 1922-11-30
Community Church.

We thought we had reached
the utmost limit in attendance
when we had 119, but last Sun
day the score board in the Sun
day school showed 125, which
has developed in several OF the
classes. The high school class
is composed Of a bunch of real
live wires. This class had
vegy large attendance Last Sun.
day. Another class that is do
ing things is the Boy Scout
class, composed of the huskiest
chaps one could find. Both
classes mentioned are supervised
by teachers who have taught Tor
years, They know how to
arouse the interest Of young
folks. If you are of Boy Scout
or high school age, better come
out next Sunday and see how a
bunch of live wires do things
Watch for the balloon ascen-
sion.
We were also pleased to see
the church nearly filled Sunday
morning. This is an indication
that people are interested IN the
fundamentals Of Christian living.
Sunday morning the pastor will
give the second sermon on
aSigns of Gods Existence. :
The emphasis this time will be
on the nature of God and has at
attitude toward humanity.
We would like to call atten-
ton to union prayer meetings
that are being held each Wed
nesday evening at the Church
of the Brethren. The attend.
ance is increasing, but we would
like to see many more faces.
If you want to save money,
attend the Ton Thumb Wedding,
the greatest juvenile drama ever
shown. There is hearty laugh
every minute for 100 minutes
Each laugh is worth more thar
the price Of a cathartic pill
Stop buying medicine for your
stomach trouble. The Tom
Thumb Wedding will do better
work and last longer. The date
is Friday, December 1, and the
NJ
hour is 7:30.
John A. Hoffman, Pastor.
The Nezperce herald. (Nezperce, Idaho) 1900-1957, 1922-11-30
Marouis Acquitted.

Clement G.. Marquis, OF WIN,
chester, was yesterday acquitted
of an insanity charge at q pre-
liminary hearing IN Probate
Judge Dowd's court in this CITY.
Marquis was arrested and
brought to Nezperce Saturday
night after a shooting ARRAY
at Winchester earlier that even,
ing in which Marquis wounded
DR.. II. P. Brown, chiroprator
of Craignont, in one OF the
fingers Of his left hand. When
questioned about the matter,
Marquis claimed Brown was too
intimate with his wife. The
state tried the mater out on the
insanity charge because it claim
ed the information urged that
course.
The Nezperce herald. (Nezperce, Idaho) 1900-1957, 1922-11-30

The legislators-elect will be
the speakers before the annual
meeting of the North l daho
Chamber of Commerce which
viii be held in Lewiston, Dec.
IL and II. The meeting viii be
confined to the ten North Idaho
counties and the speakers viii
very naturally be confined to
these counties.
Invitations have been sent out
by the program committee to the
legislators-elect from the north
Idaho counties and it is expect
ed practically all will accept the
invitation.
The meeting of the North Ida.
no Chamber of Commerce will
afford an excellent opportunity
for the Legislators to become ac'
quainted and to consult on meas.
ures that will be of special in,
terest to the north Idaho com.
munities. The chamber is made
up from the commercial club
and other civic bodies of thu
north Idaho cities and town.
and it is expected every com
munity viii have delegations al
the annual meeting.
The election of officers and
he report of committees will be
a part of the annual business
One of the committees win re-
port on a plan for advertising
the resources of north Idaho in
a comprehensive booklet, each
county to have an equal space
and to have charge Of the mat.
ter contained. 1t is expected
this proposal will meet with
hearty favor in all communities
The Nezperce herald. (Nezperce, Idaho) 1900-1957, 1922-11-30
Basket Ball.

The first regular scheduled
Ene of the season, will be held
the local floor December g.
bis game will be played be
heen Grangeville and Nezperce
h schools. The admission will
IS and 40c. The probable
hsup for the home team will
as follows:
Wilbur Ellis Forward.
Harold Cook forward.
Tom Mockler, center.
zoel Farley, guard.
Roy Cargill, guard
From December 8 until the
Ine for the Lewiston tour11a-
hent, there will be at least one
zne very weekend.
Grangeville and Nezperce are
bout on an equal for basket
al material. The majority of
e first team men of both
hools graduated last year
me out, as an exciting game
expected.
The Nezperce herald. (Nezperce, Idaho) 1900-1957, 1922-11-30
Promoting Public Health.

mrs. Frances M. Wann, direct
o. of nursing for the Idaho
ant-Tuberculosis Association, is
m Lewis county this week and
next, in the interests of the an
nual seal sale, also health cru
Sade and nutrition work In the
schools. In company with Miss
Eta Brown the county super
mtendent, she visited the Nez-
perce grade and Parochial
Schools 3. Tuesday and Craigmont
Wednesday.
Next Tuesday evening, at the
Regular meeting of the Parent
Teachers Association, Mrs.
Wann will show stereoptlcon
slides of nutrition work as 1t
$ being carried on in other
places. All parents are espec-
ally invited to be present.
The Nezperce herald. (Nezperce, Idaho) 1900-1957, 1922-11-30

George Waterman has been
released from the penitentiary
at Boise and is under $4,000
bond pending his rehearing on
the charge of making false re-
ports to the state banking de-
partment while he was presi-
dent Of the Kamiah State Bank.
He was convicted in the district
court here last May and the su-
preme court recently reversed
fhe decision and remanded the
case for retrlal.
The Nezperce herald. (Nezperce, Idaho) 1900-1957, 1922-11-30
Fined For Driving Without
Lights.

On a complaint filed by J. L.
Stanton of this vicinity Tom
robertson was fined $25 in Pro-
bate Judge Dowd's court here
last Tuesday for driving his mo-
tor truck on the public highway
at night without lights.
The case arose over collision
between Robertson s truck and
Stanton's Is team on the road at
the northwest corner of town
enc night last week, in which
one of the horses sustained a
broken leg and other damage
was done to the rig.
The Nezperce herald. (Nezperce, Idaho) 1900-1957, 1922-11-30
School Notes.

IBIS week marked the compile
Of another six-week s term
the grades. In the high
DOl Tuesday and Wednesday
h spent in writing examina
|h Thanksgiving day comes
i week, there will be ne
HoSl neither Thursday nor Fri
!.
A Parent Teacher meeting will
held at the high school Tues
of next week, at 7:30 sharp
you are interested in the wei
of your child and the schooi
attends, you should be pres
The Nezperce herald. (Nezperce, Idaho) 1900-1957, 1922-11-30

The birds have flown. Sons
and daughters, all pursuing
their own separate careers IN
different corners Of the globe.
And the old, old tragedy of the
lonely mother and father in the
empty old nest is repeated be-
fore your eyes. At the Temple
Theatre Dec. IL.
The Nezperce herald. (Nezperce, Idaho) 1900-1957, 1922-11-30

Cut out those pills. Take the
Tom Thumb Wedding instead.
II IS the best cathartic you ever
took. and it costs less money.
Tomorrow evening at the Com
nunity church.
The Nezperce herald. (Nezperce, Idaho) 1900-1957, 1922-11-30

There will be union Thanks
giving services at the Christian
church tonight, with god pro-
gram including an address by
Rev. Hoffman.
The Nezperce herald. (Nezperce, Idaho) 1900-1957, 1922-11-30

Without hesitation we pro-
nounce "The Old Nest the
equal of any production that has
ever played this theatre, and we
know there are many who will
think it the greatest screen
drama ever made. AT the Temple
Friday and Sat, Dec. IL.
The Nezperce herald. (Nezperce, Idaho) 1900-1957, 1922-11-30
Organize For Next Years Fair.

The lineup of officers secured
for next years county fair and
stock show at the fair banquer
at the Community Hall in this
city last Friday evening in
sures another great success in
this important event. Follow
ing a six-o clock dinner an
other one of those very credi-
table efforts on the part of the
ladies of the Community church
some As men of this commun-
ity, assembled for that purpose,
heard Secretary Buckley read
the report of the auditing COM
mittee ON the financial conduct
of the recent fair-which re-
ceived the hearty approval and
The Nezperce herald. (Nezperce, Idaho) 1900-1957, 1922-11-30
Mjtchell-J Johnson.

u NJ Johnson OF Nez-
IDAHO, and Miss Mabel
,shell Of Pocatello, were
n marriage this after
1t the Congregational
zoe. The ring ceremony
I'd Rev. C. H. Cleaves
,ing, The newlyweds
Ehis evening for Nezperce
u their home.
iorgoing article appeared
Pocatello Tribune Of Sat-
Nov. 25, and refers 10
'ell known and popular
. people of this community.
room is the second son Of
|pd Mrs w. f. johnson,
operate extensive farm
Ees south of town and who
Lnong our most highly es-
A pioneers. The bride is
Idest child Of Mr.. and. Mrs.
Mitchell, they having
/ to Pocatello this past
after a residence of about
years here, during the
: part of which time he|
rperintendent of the Nez-
railroad. |
young people were grad |
Of the Nezperce High |
and they have a host ofl
who are glad to extend |
It congratulations and
shes for much happiness
osperity.
The Nezperce herald. (Nezperce, Idaho) 1900-1957, 1922-11-30

J. /. Overman, of Portland,
visited his mother and sister,
Mrs, Overman and Mrs. Alva
White. in this city the first OF
the week and yesterday they
went to Grangeville to join other
members of the family in a
Thanksgiving reunion.
The Nezperce herald. (Nezperce, Idaho) 1900-1957, 1922-11-30

Mrs. E. Fl. Ratliff and daugh-
ter, Mrs. Bert Hicks, were
guests of Mr.. and Mrs. jess
Robertson in Kamiah the latter
part of the week
The Nezperce herald. (Nezperce, Idaho) 1900-1957, 1922-11-30

Through the agency of Geo.
LYNN Chas. Steinhaus this week
traded his 240-acre farm south
of town to Frank Slaybaugh for
q 4O-acre tract near Mabton,
Wn. The parties plan to ex-
change locations Of residence
within a month. Mr.. Steinhaus
is a pioneer of this section and
his many friends here wish him
good luck in his new fleld. Inc
Slaybaughs have family OF
several children.
The Nezperce herald. (Nezperce, Idaho) 1900-1957, 1922-11-30

The w. r. Grim family is
spending Thanksgiving with
their daughter, Mrs. Starn
Young, at Woodland.
The Nezperce herald. (Nezperce, Idaho) 1900-1957, 1922-11-30

Il. A. Stilson, the local Fed
eral Reserve Bank repdesenta-
tive, is spending Thanksgiving
with homefolks in Spokane.
The Nezperce herald. (Nezperce, Idaho) 1900-1957, 1922-11-30
"East. west. Homes 8 Best. =

Your eyes will fill with happy
tears when you see that last es,
tatic scene in "The Old Nest, "
the scene in which mother s
brood comes home at last. AT
the Temple Dec. IL.
The Nezperce herald. (Nezperce, Idaho) 1900-1957, 1922-11-30

w. A. and Clarence Eastman
and family are spending Thanks
giving with their relatives IN
Lewiston,
The Nezperce herald. (Nezperce, Idaho) 1900-1957, 1922-11-30

applause of all present-and
took up the matter of reorgani-
zation for the coming fair.
Curtis j. Miller was reelected
president by a unanimous voSe,
and much favorable comment
was made on his past two year 5
administrator.
j. w. Henderson was re-elect-
ed vice-president, also unani-
mously.
e. Il. Smell was elected Sec
retary and G. w. Buckley as
sistant. these also by unanimous
acclaim; and Chance Wallace
received the unanimous vote for
treasurer.
The report of the auditing
committee follows:
Nezperce, Idaho
November 8, 1922.
The Nezperce herald. (Nezperce, Idaho) 1900-1957, 1922-11-30
To Lewis County Farm Bureau
Fair and Stock Show

To Lewis County Farm Bureau
Fair and Stock Show
We the undersigned auditing commte beg leave thai
have carefully checked all the accounts Of both secretary and
of the Association and find their reports be and
The expense vouchers signed by both president and
retay check with the disbursements made by the and
find that the vers with the bank staee
We therefore submit the following report:
The Nezperce herald. (Nezperce, Idaho) 1900-1957, 1922-11-30

Dated Nov. "a, 1922.
The Nezperce herald. (Nezperce, Idaho) 1900-1957, 1922-11-30
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The Washington times., 1922-08-15
WHAT'S DOING
Today and Tomorrow

Today.
Luncheon-zonta Club. City cIub
1870 p. m.
Lawn fete - Benefit Holy Rosary
Church building fund, church grounds.
Lawn fete-Ladies Auxiliary to ITnItsd
spanish American War Veterans OId
Naval Hospital, Ninth street and Penn.
syIyania avenue southeast, Q D. m.
Meetlng-Webster Lodge, No = X n,
r., Pythian Temple. 1919 Ninth stree,
northwest. 8 .. m.
Meeting-Myrtle Lodge, MOI 2S. X n,
p, sl0 Pennsylvania avenue southeast
evening.
committee, 1870 p. m.
Soncert-Marine Band. Iowa CireI.
1880 p. m.
Msstins-Geolosy class, Research Uni.
Versity, p. m.
outing-Holy Name Parish, branch
national Council Of Catholic Men, Chesa.
peake Beach, all day,
Meetlng-Llteratu Class. Research
W m m n g-CentraI HiFh School
Eleventh and clifton streets nortbwes
lao TO 10 p. m.
Meeting Pal o. Mine Social Club eIi
street northwest, 4 D. m.
Tomo, rpw.
Luncheon--Rotary Club. City Club
12:3O y, m. -
Luncheon-Lions Club, New willard
Hotel, 1880 .. m.
Meetins-Mount Vernon Lodge, No. G.
Pythian Temple, 1919 Ninth street north.
west, . .. m.
The Washington times., 1922-08-15
DIG. HEADSF|ND
LORD MINDFUL
Of BUDGET NEED.
Commissioners Pleased With
First Conference With FL
nanciaI Director.

Brig. Gen. H M. Lord, director
Of the budget. is very sympathetic
with the needs of the District Of
Columbia as outlined in the budget
for the fiscal year 1923-1524.
He is ready and willing to do
all in his power to get the I'M
provements asked for.
The Government can only give
the city whaL 1t can afford.
Such, in effect. is what General
Lord told District Commissioners
Oyster, Rudolph and Keller today
when the trio held their first con-
ference with the Governments Il.
General Lord said he would be
glad to accompany the Commits
sioners on trips throughout the
city to look at the streets, the
sites for schools and other points.
slated for Improvement in the Dis
trict budget.
General Lord further informed
the Commissioners that Capt. Red
mond d. Stephens, one OF the as
sistants to the director, was avail
able at all times for copfsrec>'
on the local estimates. E
1t is likely that Captain olep.iS"s
will be selected by General Lord
to accompany the Commissioners
in tours about the city.
A further conference with Gen
eral Lord will Ne held in the near
future. Commissioner Oyster sale.
THE interview was very pleas
ant and satisfactory. Commissioner
Oyster said this morning. II be-
lieve that the District estimates
are in good hands"
General Lord no doubt will cut
down the estimates Of the District
Commissioners. but the Commis-
sioners are hopeful that an inves.
tigation into the improvements
sought will convince the general Of
the urgent need OF the more i'm.
portant improvements and that he
will retain them in the estimates.
The Washington times., 1922-08-15
SENATORSPLAY
EARLY TENNIS
ON 'WH|TELOT'
Hale and Wadsworth Beaten
BY Pepper and Roosevelt
Before Breakfast.

A spirited double tennis match was
pulled off on the White House courts
shortly after s o'clock this morning.
with Senators Hale and Wadsworth
paired against Senator Pepper and
Acting Secretary of the Navy Roose'
welt. The latter won every set.
BE sure and say we played before
Z o'clock, as we don't care to give
the impression throughout the land
that we are loafing on the job dur.
ing this Industrial strife" admon-
ished Senator Pepper to an enter
prising photographer. who had
climbed out of bed several hours
earlier than usual TO be on hand for
the match.
Colonel Roosevelt displayed all the
intensive ferocity of his distinguished
dad, who was wont to spend mary
strenuous hours on the White House
courts during the time of his famous
tennis cabinet" He slipped several
times and once went skidding along
on the south side of his white
ducks" an incident that prompted
Senator Hale to inquire about pos
sible contents Of the trusty hip
pocket and danger of laceration of
young T. RS immediate anatomy.
All four men were dripping with
perspiration when they left tEe
courts and sepd away in their mo-
tors for their respective homes and
BREAKFAST
The Washington times., 1922-08-15
W|zARDF|NDS
HARDING FEET
NEAR PERFECT
Measurements of Presidents
Dogs" Entered in Same
Book With Lincoln's.

DIR. Peter Kahler. grandson Of the
orthopedist Of the same name who
made President Lincoln't boots. after
measuring President Harding's feet,
today pronounced this verdict on
them:
"Muscularly and anatomically al.
most perfect in structure and condi-
ton, and almost identical In size and
shape, a most rare condition and one
indicative of a splendid heritage,
great vitality and most excellent care
and well-being."
The book in which DIR. Kahler Ell.
tered his measurements and drew
diagrams for President Harding's
shoes was the same in which the
elder Kahler entered Lincoln's meas.
urements. Both charts are auto
graphed by the Presidents.
President Harding showed great
interest i'm an unusual historical
document, the original outline of
President Lincoln's feet. with care.
fully annotated measurements, a let
ter of commendation. a signed card
in Lincoln's writing saying, Let
this man come right in" and letter
of invitation written by his private
secretary, Nicolai, later with John
Hay, his biograpber.
The Washington times., 1922-08-15
L|QUOR-LADEN
CAR ISPURSUED.
BY ARMED GANG
Firemen Interrupt Early Morn
ing Battle Between White and
Colored Rum Runners.

Fire fighters of No. 13 Engine
Company were aroused from their
slumbers about 4:30 o'clock this
morning, not by the sounding of
the fire bells, but by several shots
that were fired in the street near
the fire house. Sergt. c. w. Staples,
of the department, was the first
to rush out the door and he was
just in time to see a colored man.
with pistol in hand, leap from a
damaged automobile. Police say
the machine was owned by Elsie
Jones. colored, 456 First street
southwest. Six half-gallon jars of
corn whiskey were found in the
machine.
Police are in possession of in.
formation to the effect the ma.
chine was pursued by large tour.
ing car in which were five white
men. After chase of about three
blocks in which several shots were
exchanged the car was forced
against the curbing. causing demo
lition of a rear wheel. After the
ator abandoned 1t and the pursuers
began helping themselves to the
machine became crippled the oper
liquor. They were frightened off
by the fire fighters.
The Washington times., 1922-08-15
MOTORISTS WARNED OF
MARYLAND GAS TAX

Washington motorists should care.
fully study the Maryland gasoline
tax plan before putting their stamp
Of approval on 1t as a means Of gain.
ing automobile reciprocity with Mary
land. William Ullman declared last
night in addressing the Washington
Automotive Trades Association.
Ullman declared then he did not
oppose the principle Of the gasoline
tax.
"If Maryland were definitely guar
anteeing abandonment of the Mary
land license tags, and freedom from
annoyances of the Maryland motor
license office In the District many
Washington motorists would be will
ing to pay any sort Of impost." said
Ullman.
But the Maryland proposition,
so far as those who have studied II
{ carefully can ascertain. does not con-
template complete abandonment Of
the license Identification tag, nor the
titling feature"