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Arizona republican., 1922-06-02
Black Hand Demands
$4,000 From Banker

Woodruff. president OF the First Ma
tional Bank of the Republic, of Chi
cago. today received letter demand
ing $4,000 on threat of death. ThS
note, which was signed BLACK Hand, :
was found by a maid on his door slen-
Arizona republican., 1922-06-02
Customs Agents Seize
Ammunition Secreted
In Mexican Shipment

Ell PASO. Texas, June 1.-Two
boxes billed as farming implements
were seized today at the express Of
flee in Juarez when customs agents
discovered that they contained 10000
rounds of ammunition in secret COM
partments The shipment was ad-
dressed to an implement house in
Zacatecas. Officials expressed the
belief that the ammunition was for
private use and not for revolutionary
DlIrDoses
Arizona republican., 1922-06-02
WI REVIEWS MILITARY ATTACK

TIENTSIN, June 2.-General WI
Pei-Fu. using the Chinese Eastern
railway has instituted a general adj
vance against the forces of General
Chang Tso Lin. whom he recently
drove out of Peking into Manchuria.
Generals Wu's objecNye is Sham
haikwan, at the southern tip of Man
churia on the Gulf of Liaotung.
Feeling against Chang Tso-Ldn is
said to be spreading in Manchuria.
The entire line of the Chinese East
ern railroad is reported in the hands
of supporters of WI Pei Flu.
Fighting between the forces of WI
Pei Flu and Chang Tso-Lin broke out
again this afternoon along the line
of the Chinese Eastern railway near
Houfenftai station, province of CHI
hli. Houfenftai is between the
towns of Chang Ii and Anshan.
Arizona republican., 1922-06-02
WRIT NEW eIsBEE MARSHAL

BISBEE. June Headed by May
or James A. Ball, new city admin
istration took office tonight; n.
Writ, a miner. was appointed CITY
marshal TO succeed w. S. Brakfield.
All other city officials We're reap
uointed
Arizona republican., 1922-06-02
PRESIDENT Of.
CHINA QUITS
IN EFFORT TO
END TURMOIL
Peking Leader Accepts Sun
Proposition That Rival
President Resign; Parlia-
ment To Name Successor
TRepubIican A. p. Leased Wire1

PEKING, June 2.-President Hsu
Shih Chang resigned this morning.
The text of President Hsu Shin
Chang's offer to resign, which was
presented to the cabinet today but
which has not yet been accepted, fol-
lows:
Il am much saddened at the diff
culties under which the nation has
been suffering. My whole aim has
been for a peaceful solution to re-
lieve the severe sufferings of the
common people.
II have read with interest the
proposition whereby DR.. Sun Vat
Sen and myself should both resign
and a new president be elected by
parliament. This seems fair.
II sympathize with any plan to
relieve the country and am prepared
to relinquish my duties and position
as president as soon as successor
can be determined upon"
The text of President Hsu's offer
has been communicated to DR.. Sun
Vat Sen, the head of the South China
government, with an invitation to
follow the example of President Hsu.
thus removing what the authors of
the proposal declare is the only OBJ
stacle to Identification of China.
Arizona republican., 1922-06-02
PAINT SUPPLIES

MATHEWS PAINT CO. 12s S.
FIRST AVE. WHOLESALE AND
RETAIL DEALERS IN PAINTS.
OILS. VARNISHES, BRUSHES,
ETC. PHONE $3.50. PROMPT DE-
LIVERY,
Arizona republican., 1922-06-02
CLOVIS STREETS FLOODED

CLOVIS, n. NJ, June 1.-Streets IN
the business district of Clovis were
converted into rivers today when
1.23 inches of rain fell in less than
an hour. The rain extended east
into Texas more than 100 miles, ac-
cording to reports received here.
Arizona republican., 1922-06-02
Prominent Writer
Dies In Oklahoma

HOUSTON. Texas, June flames
E. Sullivan. widely known magazine
and feature writer was found dead
in his room at Henrietta, Okla, to-
day according to advices here.
Sullivan was a colonel in the re-
serve corps of the United States army
and saw service on the Mexican bor-
der during the threatened trouble
several years ago. He Travelled ex-
tensively throughout Mexico and was
at one time Mexico City correspond
ent on an eastern daily.
At the time of his death, he was
doing special writing for the Oil
Weekly. published here.
BRITISH STEAMER GROUNDED
LONDON, June 1.--Four of the
crew of the British steamer Wilt
shire, ashore on the New Zealand
coast have been landed by the life
line, according to advices to the
Daily Mail. The rescue of the others,
numbering nearly 100. is expected.
Arizona republican., 1922-06-02

When You're Looking for Anything Refer te
the Arizona Republicans Business
Directory
Arizona republican., 1922-06-02

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The Washington times., 1922-03-22
''SOUTH SEA" DANCES
LAST STRAW FOR POLICE

NEW YORK, March 22.-Dances
In South Sea style in which young
women appear in costumes of straw
and a few beads are frowned upon
by the New York police. From a
restaurant in West Forty-fifth
street early yesterday four dancers.
the manager of the restaurant, head
waiter and two walters were hauled
off to a station house.
The place was visited a few nights
ago by members of the evening
clothes section of the police force
who asserted they had paid 1926 To-
a half.pint Of whiskey and 81 for L
bottle of ginger ale. When they
went to the restaurant to serve a
warrant for illegal sale Of liquor
they ran into the South Sea dance.
The Washington times., 1922-03-22
FORD To OPEN
POWER PLANT
ON THEHUDSON
Hopes Operation Will Influence
Congressional Action on
Muscle Shoals.

Copyright, 1922. by International News
Service),
ATLANTA. March %. - Henry
Ford, through Government agencies,
will announce on June the open
ing Of a hydro-electric power plant
on the Hudson river opposite Troy,
N. Y, 1t became known here TO-DAY
through an interview the Detroit
manufacturer gave the Atlanta
Georgian while on his way to Flor
ida. where he will rest several
weeks.
The opening of this project. Ford
said. is the basis Of his hope that
Congressman representing Eastern
States will be swung to view with
favor his offer for the Government
nitrate plant and water power
projects at Muscle Shoals. Ala,
now the subject of Congressional
inquiry.
Ford declared the plant would be
ready to start operation June l,
next. 1t will develop 5000 horse
power, he estimated.
The Washington times., 1922-03-22
Weeping Thief Robs
Dead Mans Home
AS Family Mourn

A weeping thief, who posed as
a mourner and bereaved relative,
robbed the home of Mrs. Hannah
Hart, ] street northeast, yester-
day while the body of her son,
Martin S. Hart. was being buried
in Mt. Olivet Cemetery.
Mr.. Hart, who was twenty
eight years old, died at the
Emergency Hospital on Sunday
from burns he received when his
clothes became ignited at the Blu
reau Of Engraving and Printing
where he was employed
After funeral services at the
young mans home yesterday, the
body was taken to the cemetery.
J. s. Smith, manager Of the VIII
liam H. Sardo Undertaking Es-
tablishment, was closing the
house after the funeral cortege
had left when h. noticed a man
walking about the house, weep
ing.
Il just couldn't bear seing my
cousin buried in the ground" ex-
claimed the man. Believing that
the man was a relative, Mr..
Smith left him in the house.
When Mrs. Hart returned to her
home from the funeral, she found
that the fake relative had stolen
a diamond ring, valued at $500,
and other jewelry. The police
are searching for the weeping
thief"
The Washington times., 1922-03-22
MUSIC WEEK
CONCERT .

COMMUNITY CONCERT.
TONIGHT AT e:16 O'CLOCK.
EAST WASHINGTON COMMUNITY
CENTER.
EASTERN HIGH SCHOOL.
"AmerDa"-"Sslute to the Flag
Oath OF Allegiance"
Everybody
a. Little Gaelic. Paul Ducelle
b. Souvenir Valse" Paul Ducelie
(Seymour Mailer, pupil Wash
inEton College OF Music. Ac-
companist. Helen Burkart.)
RecreAtional Singing.
Everybody
Piano Solo:
THE Robins Return. Fisher
Sylvia Altman, pupil of Mrs
Josie T. Fralley.)
Recreational Singing.
Everybody
Announcements.
Vocal Solos:
a. Virgin Rose" ....... Marshall
b. "Honeysuckle" Fletcher
elsie Jones. pupil OF Herndon
Morsell. Accompanies, Miss
Burkart.)
Recreationsl Singing.
(Everybody)
Surprise Feature.
Perfect Day"
Star Spa ngled Banner"
Everybody
Recreational singing directed by
Robert Lawrence. assisted at the
piano by Helen Burkart.
ADMISSION FREE.
The Washington times., 1922-03-22
HARDING NOT TO NEEDLE
IN ALASKAN ACTIVITIES

President Harding does not intend
to take any action toward oonsolida
ton OF Government activities in
Alaska, involving the proposed trans.
fer or the Alaskan forests to the In.
terror Department, until he has had
an opportunity to inspect personally
The northern territory, II was official
ly state at the White House today.
President Harding Is still hopeful
OF going TO Alaska this summer, al.
though the development OF public
business will determine whether II
will be feasible to make the trip.
The Washington times., 1922-03-22

Hurry Mother! A teaspoonful OF
California Fig Syrup" now will
thoroughly clean the little bowels
and in a few hours you have a well,
playful child again. Even a cross,
feverish. constipated child loves It's
"fruity" taste. and mothers can
rest easy because 1t never fails to
work all the sour bile and poisons
right out OF the stomach and bowels
without gripping or upsetting the
child.
Tell your druggist you want only
the genuine California Fig Syrup"
which has directions for babies and
children Of all ages printed on bot
tie. Mother. you must say Call
fornia" Refuse any imitation
Advertisement.
The Washington times., 1922-03-22
FRATERNITY WILL HEAR
FRANCE TALK ON RUSSIA

Senator Joseph /. France will be
the principal speaker OF the twenty.
sixth annual banquet OF the G. w.
L. Chapter Of Theta Delta Chi
fraternity at Continental Hotel Sat.
urday evening. He will speak on
his experiences in Soviet Russia.
Other speakers are: First Assist.
ant Postmaster General John II
Bartlett, DR.. Roy S. McElwee. dean
OF Georgetown's Foreign Service
School. and r. j. Newhauser, local
financier.
1t is estimated there will be more
than a hundred Theta Debts from a
number Of colleges throughout the
country.
The Washington times., 1922-03-22

Nothing you can do will so effect
sally protect you against the Influenza
or Grippe epidemic as keeping your
organs Of digestion and elimination
active and your system free from
poisonous accumulations. -.
Doctors and health authorities
everywhere are warning people of -
The danger of constipation, and ~
advising, and urging everyone
to see that the bowels and other 4
eliminative organs act freely 4
and regularly. ~
Ordinary la1atives, purges and
eathartics, salts, oils, calomel and the
like, are good enough to clean out the
system, but do not strengthen the
weakened organs; they do not build up
vitality.
Why don't You begin right today
TO overcome constipation and get your
system in such shape that you can feel
The Washington times., 1922-03-22
81 and SIPS Cushions

Rounds hape Sofa Coz
Cushions, covered with WV
cretonnes in pretty designs,
filled with soft, fluffy silk
floss; some braid trimmed,
others have large button and
top and bottom; sizes 16xl6
and 20x20 inches.
Fourth Floor.
The Washington times., 1922-03-22
New Brassieres-

Brassieres of fine Coo
white batlste, with wide WV
and narrow embroidery trim
ming; hook front model, cut
full length and with large
shields; perfect fitting; sizes 80
to so.
The Washington times., 1922-03-22
39c and 48c Cretonnes-

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wide Washable Gre ~"
tonnes. in light or dark
grounds, with floral. bird,
foliage and tapestry designs;
l to 10-yard lengths; plenty
alike.
First FIOOr-Bargain Table.
The Washington times., 1922-03-22
So Grass Rugs

3x6 #. size Japa- &1 10
nese Grass Rugs, ~O
close woven, heavy weight,
double-warp kind, in green,
blue or brown oriental, medal
lion and neat border designs.
First FlOOr-Bargain Table.
The Washington times., 1922-03-22
Extra-Size Petticoats-

Extra size Petit e1 90
coats OF fine imported ~A'oo
sateen: very lustrous and looks
like silk; in black, navy and
brown; fancy tucked flounce;
correct width.
The Washington times., 1922-03-22
$3.50 Corsets-

OF beautiful pink @1 70
or flesh tint coutil, ~A'sO
with wide pink mercerized en-
broidery trimming; medium low
bust and long hips fine
boning; wide hose supporters;
sizes 90 to 20.
The Washington times., 1922-03-22
SIS Grass Rugs

6x9 It. genuine 07 OK
"Crex" De Luxe and ~'"O
herringbone weave "CrcN'
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rugs; very heavy weight and
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lion and neat or novelty bcr-
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and red colorings.
The Washington times., 1922-03-22
So Summer Curtains

Pretty Curtains, 21a G1 2S
yards long, 40 inches
wide: ends finished with tas-
sells; green, blue and brown
grounds, with various color
stripes, in heavy snowflake
and cord effects.
The Washington times., 1922-03-22
How To Avoid
INFLUENZA,

reasonably sure of resisting disease.
You can do SO if you will just get .
25c. box of Natures Remedy Mr.
Tablets) and take one each night
for a while.
Mr. Tablets do much more than
merely cause pleasant, easy bowel
action. This medicine acts upon the
digestive as well as eliminativs
n organs, promotes good digestion,
causes the body to get the nour-
\ ishment from all the food you
. eat, gives you a good, hearty
appetite, strengthens the liver, over
comes biliousness, regulates kidney
and bowel action and gives the whole
body a thorough cleaning out. This
accomplished you will not have to take
medicine every day. An occasional
Mr. Tablet will keep your body in con-
diticn and you can always feel your best.
Sold and recommended by druggists.
The Washington times., 1922-03-22
zoe Pajama Checks

36-inch White Pa 1cc
lama Checks, close NV
woven, soft-finish grade. for
lingerie wear.
The Washington times., 1922-03-22
30c White Wolfe

40inch White Chit CSc
fon Wolfe. a fine, sheer. ScS
two-ply quality. for waists and
dresses.
The Washington times., 1922-03-22
Mems 39c Half Hose

Mems Mercerized Lisle C1c
Half Hose, in black, cor
dovan and navy; made with
high-spliced heel, double rein
forced sole and toe; slight sec
onds: 6 pairs for S1.15.
The Washington times., 1922-03-22
$3.50
Bungalow Aprons

Extra. size Bunga- 81 9S
low Aprons, of fine ~Acc
quality percale, in stripes and
checks; large pockets and
sleeves; practical models made
right.
The Washington times., 1922-03-22
Soc Colored Poplin-

36-inch Colored Pop 1QC
lin, yarn mercerized wv
quality. with rich, lustrous
finish: all wanted shades, also
black.
The Washington times., 1922-03-22
Mems ST Underwear

Mems Elastic Seam zoo
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lonsdale jean; sizes up to so;
in all lengths; perfect quality.
The Washington times., 1922-03-22

81 Bungalow Aprons
Extra size Aprons e1 70
of fine dress ging- VIZ"
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rick-rack braid; full cut and
with sash tie.
The Washington times., 1922-03-22

Csc MILDLY Twill
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woven quality. for women's
and children's MILDLY blouses,
boys waists, etc.
The Washington times., 1922-03-22
Babies Bonnets-,

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with laces and inser- WAs@O
tions, fine ribbons, shirrings
and tucks; large selection of
newest models.
The Washington times., 1922-03-22
S1.5O Union Suits

Mems Potter make OSo
ribbed balbriggan Union Wv
Suits, short sleeves, full-length
legs; closed crotch; perfect
quality, in regular sizes.
The Washington times., 1922-03-22
So ConRoleum Rugs

3x9 TT. Gold Seal" 81 Ak
Congoleum Rugs, in
blue, tan. rose, green and
brown colorings; in oriental,
tile and parquette flooring de-
signs.
The Washington times., 1922-03-22
SIS Silk Petticoats-

Beautiful Silk Mes GO 90
saline Petticoats. of ~O'Oo
heavy quality, in rich change
able colors; smart straight-line
models. with narrow hem
stitched ruffle.
The Washington times., 1922-03-22
$l.25 Storm Serge

54.inch Storm Serge, QOc
excellent close twill WV
grade, in black, brown, navy
and copcn.
The Washington times., 1922-03-22

Soc Pillow Cases
45x36 Bleached Pillow QEO
Cases, extra heavy wv
round-thread quality. free from
starch; mill seconds.
The Washington times., 1922-03-22
So "Tootsy Togs"-

Little girls foot e1 40
sy Toys" or Panty ~o
Dresses, in cunning models OF
mercerized sateen, trimmed
with rose gold and blue border
effect; sizes 2 to 6 years.
The Washington times., 1922-03-22
S1.75 All-wool Serge

54-inch all-w DOL CT 40
French Serge, very
fine, firm-woven, close-twill
grade, in black, navy and
brown.
The Washington times., 1922-03-22
Girls Spring Dresses

Girls Spring Dresses-
Girls pretty Frocks 81 90
of fine grade ging- ~A'OO
ham, in stylish checks, plaids
and plain colors; some with en-
broidered collars, wide sashes
and new pockets; sizes 6 to IA
years.
The Washington times., 1922-03-22
81 Crepe de Chine

40-inch Colored CT co
Crepe de Chine, fine ~A'Oo
woven quality, in a large as
sortment of desirable shades.
also black and white.
The Washington times., 1922-03-22
So Sport Satin

40-inch Sport Satin, 60 40
a high-grade satin ~S'HO
face quality, in navy, brown.
black, white and wanted
shades.
The Washington times., 1922-03-22

15c Apron Ginghams-
dard Apron 1C4c
Ginghams. in all size ASH>
blue and brown checks: war
ranted fast colors.
The Washington times., 1922-03-22

81 Black Silks
s5-inch Black Satin 81 20
Duchesse, all pure ~A'O0
silk quality; rich Jet black; for
handsome street and evening
frocks.
The Washington times., 1922-03-22
35c India Linon-

40-inch White India CEc
Linon, extra fine sheer AOS
quality; snow-white bleached.
The Washington times., 1922-03-22

Advertisement
The Washington times., 1922-03-22

$1.50 Seamless Sheets
S1xSs less e1 90
Bleached Sheets, ex- ~A'G~
ira large size for double beds;
hand torn and ironed; perfect
quality.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1922-01-15

make Phyllis acquaintance. He had rescued
her from every peril Of a movie serial and
received pledges Of lifelong fealty from her
grateful parents, when he sighted q gas sta
ton from which was just departing-the car.
No use pursuing. and Henrietta needed at
tenton, SO Lysander stopped.
That was some car that just left" he
suggested hopefully to the lean gas man.
You said it! B1ongs to F. J. Willard,
unstand. S'got more millions than they is
nickels in a dollar. they tell me. Stopped
here to use the phone. Seems like the old
lady lost an awful costly chain, platinum
and diamonds, worth about a mint, some
where along, or maybe some guy swiped it
on'n her. They was calm up a garage back
about Lankershim to see If they'd sighted it,
but they hadn't"
LySander was deeply interested. lost
chain! II he had-n he only could have found
1t! 40, it's nothing, Mrs Willard don't men
ton it. So glad to be Of service. Why, yes,
I'd be pleased to call sometime"
He missed bit of his informant's mono
logue. The daughter OF a millionaire You
could see him, Lysander, taking her for a
spin in Henrietta, now couldn't you! There
was the whole thing in a nutshell. And yet
what were all the stories about il not the
winning Of princesses, the attainment Of
the great wish, the coming true Of the dream!
Certainly he had hot taken Greeley's advice
to seek failure and disappointment rather
was he in this land Of golden promise for the
very purpose Of plucking success to wear
like rose in his buttonhole. z.>>
With such high thoughts came the daunt-
less Lysander into the city, Of whose beauty,
hustle; and intricacies OF traffic we .will-omit
descriptions. The prospect pleased him i'm
mensely, and he regretted that it was too late
in this particular day to begin putting his
magic salt on the tail Of the bluebird. In
the first place he must have lodgings Back
in Iowa, old Lafe Burdage had insisted on
giving him the name of his niece's sister.in.
law. widow woman who he thought
kept some roomers, A Mrs. josephine silk,
it was, at s54 Balboa street. IL = - =.
1t was rambling; old house needing paint
set back from the. street in a somewhat
tangled garden, broodsd by kigantic, and
gorgeous pepper tree. "A driveway ran back
to a shed which stood in, the, place Of the
snug garage usually to be seen in every Los
Angeles Backyard. Henrietta wheezsd into
the sideyard with symptoms of an imminent
relapse, .s'E@.' ~ = =. 49, = :
"a tired looking but kindly woman an.
swered Lysanders ring. her eyes softeninR
as with his unconscious inEratiating smile.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1922-01-15

California company. Mr.. Tillbury had noticed
that the bungalow court down the street was
for sale again. 1t had been sold four times
since he. just for fun had been keeping an
eye on it. And every man jack had picked
up few thousand on his deal. It's a great
game. all right, If you're lucky. Talking
about luck, he knew a fellow who started in
on shoestring and cleaned up twenty thou
sand dollars in less'n a year. Yes, sir! Just
on a shoestring.
How-hOw did he do it," breathed the
fascinated Lysander.
"O-hustled around and made a couple OF
good sales, got a few hundred dollars, you
know, and then got options and maneuvered
around. Smart fellow all right"
Very encouraging, although Lysander
could not but regret that the recipe was so
indefinite. Made him think Of Aunt James
telling how to make her famous cookies
well. you take a little oatmeal, bout as much
as you think you'll need, and a little -four,
and il you got cream you can use that Or
Still. Lysander felt that undoubtedly oppor.
tunity was knocking.
The next day Lysander all spruced up.
opened his campaign by presenting himself
in turn at each Of the three boxes with black
boards announcing bargains in residences.
lots, and income property. Nobody needed
salesman, and the last man declining his
services observed that the real estate game
is awfully overdone in this town-lot Of loaf.
ere after easy money. That's what you want,
too suppose" T..
Sure" Lysander grinned. He walked
thoughtfuly-down the street well-he
would look about a bit-and believe in his
luck.
He walked miles, going into all the houses
open for inspection, tried to outline a selling
talk, talked to several owners and agents,
learning prices, saying he was just looking
around. His spirits rose. Looked easy. Once
you got in the game, that is Now bunga-
low like this sold for twelve thousand dollars;
at Ave per cent commission would be six
hundred. Pretty good days work, what? OF
course. unless you were on your own, you
wouldn't get all Of that and, of course. If you
we're on your own you might find it little
difacut to get listings. Anyway after you'd
sold few houses, you'd have a tidy sum for
-7-ah-options. and that. Yes it looked good
Here was another attractive place Of Span
ish type. for sale by builder. He went in.
Very nice. Everything in good taste, and
bride-y looking. He had an ecstatic vision
Pa of,Phyiiis!> = e..
He found only one Of the owners cards