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The Cordova daily times., 1923-02-03

Henri Heine's tomb in the old Montmartre Cemetery, the "city of the day." which is on the very edge of the gay "city of the living" had it's usual flowers for New Years Day. Before the war the spot was visited by great numbers of people, who dropped their cards in stone jar. Then came the war and a group of Germans arranged through a Parisian florist to keep flowers on the tomb. Since the Armistice payments have been impossible, but the Parisian florists writes the Ger mans: "Heine's tomb has never been without it's flowers and l shall see to that it is never without it's usual bouquet"
The Cordova daily times., 1923-02-03

There are ash trays" read the little poster distributed by Monsieur Paul about the rooms of his home be- fore giving a brilliant "soiree' during the holiday week. By this means the next morning did not find him woe fully counting the number of holes burnt in his fine carpets by cigar cite stubs carelessly thrown away.
The Cordova daily times., 1923-02-03

If quantity and not quality counts, 1922 has been a record year Tor the wine production in France. Official estimates put the output at l,523,5l8,- 45O gallons, and this does not repre-" sent the total figure, for many grow CTS do not tell the Government Of ficials how much they make for their own home consumption. With this amount the stock on hand is about two billion gallons to begin another New Year.
The Cordova daily times., 1923-02-03
WOMEN'S WAGES UPHELD
 BY CALIFORNIA BODY

The $16 minimum wage scale for women in California mercantile in- dustries was sustained by the State Industrial Welfare Commission. More than 3O,000 working women are af- fected by the decision. In 1914 more than 52 pc cent of the women mer- cantil workers received less than S10 a week.
The Cordova daily times., 1923-02-03

Madame Thibier, of Dorres, has just died at the age of ninety-four, leaving ninety-eight children, grand children and great grandchildren. Nothing troubled her last hours, says Femina. "Hers was the end Of a perfect day"
The Cordova daily times., 1923-02-03

A prominent French Senator who had a deal to do with refusing the women the vote has just received menacing letter from one of the fair wouldbe voters.
 "You will not finish reading these words" it ran, "because you will have breathed the white powder which this letter contains and you will die before many moments"
 The white powder had already dropped from the envelope and spread over the floor. Without doubt it is the explosive that is blowing up so many stoves, thought the good Senator, who immediately telephoned the police. They hurried forth closed the radiators, gas jets, etc. and armed with a dark lantern, en tered the room, gathered up the dangerous stuff and took it to the nearest pharmacist for examination
 "Bicarbonate of soda," was the verdict.
The Cordova daily times., 1923-02-03

A superior course in cooking Is being instituted in French schools under the direction of the Bureau of Technical Education. There will be courses in dietetics as we'll as ordi- nary home-cooking. Now the wo- men can spend long hours dancing in the afternoon and obtain pardon from their good husbands by setting forth a most delicious dinner.
 For the first time since the war the German uniform is to be seen in Paris. It is in the theater, of course At the first performance of La Terre Humaine," the flat helmet and the gray-green uniforms did not bring forth the slightest murmur of appreciation or protestation from the French onlookers.
 The caterpillar crawl across the Sahara is arousing great interest in France as we'll as in the desert. UT the five machines which left Toug- gourt on December 17 for Timbuctoo, |3,3O0 kilometers distant, all have reached the Hogan, which the Tou- aregs call the real center of the sands. At the oasis if In-Salah the men were greeted by most enthusi- astic demonstration of the natives. Camel riders and horsemen lined the heights bordering the palm groves and went to meet the Citroen cater pillars when they hove in view. It was really some of the hardest work we have struck so far, said the chauffeurs, to make headway through the yelling crowds of men, women
The Cordova daily times., 1923-02-03

According to the Darwinians, 1t required millions of years to make men out of monkeys. but European influence do that little thing for some of our diplomatists in few months.
The Cordova daily times., 1923-02-03

Upon the return of Clemenceau Le Petit Bleu published a cartoon showing "Marianne' (France) greet ing the "Tiger" at the boat landing with these words: And suppose now you return and tell the Amerl- cans to quiet down. The days of his departure for the new world the newsnapers announced his intention of going to America for the purpose of "stirring them up bit"
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1923-01-12
PROHIBITION STILL PERPLEXEs

Recent utterances of the new governor OF
New York and the retiring governor OF Fen
nsvlvania are interesting contributions to the
national symposium on the question OF pro
hibition. Governor Smith, in personally de-
livered message to the legislature, carried INTO
action his prediction convictions and urged
that congress be petitioned to amend the VOL
stead act to permit the Use OF light beers and
wines.
In Pennsylvania Governor Sproul declared
that the form of the state enforcement act was
OF little Importance in accomplishing enforce
ment. Pennsylvania critics, he said, critlcise
the failure OF enforcement III that state because
the state act is not patterned after acts OF otcr
states where the retiring executive added
'the results of enforcement arc no better
Governor Sproul concluded that the iailure
nj enforcement was due to the lack OF Syirpa-
thy OF, the part OF the people and the situation,
he said is rapidly assuming the proportions OF
d menace.
Both expressions rather tardily declare that
New York and Pennsylvania do not want alb
so1ute prohibition In some manner or othel
the roll is steadily being called. The enforce
ment OF prohibition is fast becoming a national
issue.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1923-01-12
COUE'S CURE

Emile Couc, the auto-SuggeStlon apostle
from Nancy is here 10 eXpound his theories
of mental cure for cureablc diseases. y SELF
educated man who claims 20 have lost his rheti-
matte pains Just two wears ago by the same
treatment he wishes others to adopt, the pro-
gress Of his tour will be watched with interest
throughout the country.
Like loan OF Arc who suddenly became
aware Of almost supernatural powers. Couc )
transmogri6cation from Nancy druggist and
gardner to apostle of cure by mental concen-
tration was swift and complete. Two years
ago he was placdly engaged in a small drug
pist's business in his home in France, dividing
his time between the drug business. a garden
OF flowers and the latest cures for rheumatism.
Almost overnight ne became figure OF world
wide repute
Oddly enough Cote got his idea for the cult
from an American pamphlet that cost him
exactly so francs, The pamphlet was in the
nature OF Il testimonial from Rochester, \.
y, man who became miracuouSly cured
through the powers o: auto-suggestion. In
spite OF soothing friends, Coue says nc adopted
the treatment and was cured.
Coue's apparent willingness to work hand
in hand with the medical profession should go
far toward obyiatiug any opposition that might
arise. But as his tour progresses, the strength
OF Cones doctrines will be subjected to Sc
we're test.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1923-01-12
A TUMULTOUS PERIOD

Germany gets mad when France tries to
collect her rightful debts. Germany appeals
TO the United States and asks that the French
troops be recalled. Why should the United
States be asked to help Germany out OF a po-
sition in which she was placed only through
her own greed for conquest Germany mas
failed to pay and France is determined to col
ect even if the collection costs more than 1t
comes to.
Germany has issued a statement that 1t Will
not pay any separations to either france OF
Belgium while French troops are on her SOIL
Win she pay with them safely off Germany
is obstinate and France is determined. Winch
one will give in peacefully is now the queS-
ton disturbing the whole world. The sltua-
ton. indeed, seems critical and even the most
optimistic can expect nothing more thar an
other war. TO what extent this will affect the
rest Of the world is as yet undetermined bit
it stnads clearly out that these two nations WIZ
not be alone should there come al open break
Europe and the whole world is in state OF
Unprecedented disturbances. Money and war
caused it. The hates and friendships created
during the last war still live. No one desires
war, to be sure, but there come times when IL
cannot be avoided, however. The present
looks very much like one OF those times
If there is to be war, the United States
least OF ALL desires to participate. But II the
time comes when VIC shall be forced to take
hand in it, America will gladly do her duty
as She has alays done,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1923-01-12
FRIDAY. JANUARY u, 1923.
FOR A COMMON CAUSE

Alexandria will be the meeting place for
three days OF Virginia's representative wo-
men, who will come as delegates to the State
Conference OF tie League OF Women Voters
No better method of ceucnting friendship
between the various sections of the State or
OF furthering the ends OF good government
for the whole Commonwealth could be found
than that of opening the home OF Alexandria
to these visitors
Personal contact brings understanding OF
anothcrS viewpoint and with understanding.
come tolerance and sympathy. When South
err and Eastern Virginia link hands with
Northern and Western Virginia, for the conf
mon good a new era will dawn Tor this great
State.
Probably no city in the Old Dominion has
more beautiful homes than Alexandria or
more homes rich in historic interest. Here
the spirit Of Colonial Virginia had its finest
expression Clear thought and high purpose
must result from such inspiration
The new freedom OF political thought, with
a background OF splendid tradition, will have
stability and rcrnanancc not possible other
wise.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1923-01-12
UNDENIED?

Says President Harding's organ,
the Washington Post:
"Thc reparations commission has
been forced to decide that Germ
ary is in willful default in the mat
ter of coal deliveries during 1922.
The commission could not decide
otherwise, under the terms OF the
Versailles Treaty. Yet it is I'M
denied that Germany has suffered
strikes and railroad arrangements
which made full deliveries impos-
sible."
"Undenied?" BY whom 'unde-
nied?" Is the Posts averment,
"undenicd" by France? 1t is not.
Is it "undenied" by Italy? 1t is
not. 1t is "undenied" by Belgium?
1t is not. 1t may undenied by
Great Britain, hut by Great Brit
ain alone, OF the leading allied
powers. SO the Posts assertion IS
obviously and egregiously unwar-
ranted in fact, but it is no less mis-
leading than most of its utter
ances in behalf of an administra-
ton which has its attention unwav-
eringly fixed upon the size and
the temper of the German-Ameri-
can vote in the United States
Lynchburg News.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1923-01-12
WOMEN WIN WAY

The campaign Of the National
League of Women Voters to secure
the removal of legal disabilities OF
women in the United States mas
met with splendid success during
the past two years. According to
Mrs. Catherine Waugh McCulloch
3 member of the Chicago bar and
chairman of the leagues commit
tee on uniform legislation, there
remain of the legal disabilities OF
women only "a few slivers in the
body polite which can be extract
ed by a fine needle" The needle
was applied to many disabilities
through laws enacted in 1921, and
although 1922 was not regularly a
legislative year III most States,
considerable legislation TO estab-
lish equal rights was enacted, Mrs.
McCullock states.
The legislation of 1922, winch
WdS ICGdlutu dS OtilAOA iaAAAiA'c9
the program Of the league, has been
tabulated and may be SUMMARY
ed as follows: Federal, act pro-
viding independent citizenship for
married women; Georgia, removal
Of common law disabilities rela-
tive to holding Office or perform
ing civil functions; Kentucky, act
facilitating jury service by wo-
men, age of consent raised to eigh-
teen, wife abandonment made fei-
ony for which extradition may be
demanded, women made eligible to
Office; Massachusetts, women made
eligible to Office; New Jersey, mo-
theirs pension law amended;
Rhode Island, committee created TO
determine to what extent statut-
es abridge women's rights; Viz
ginia, property rigrts acts passed,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1923-01-12
NEW SYSTEM NOW
WORKING WELL

The rev system Of collecting
trash, ashcs and garbage, inaugu-
re- ted last Monday, although only
a few days old. is already working
well and a majority of the house
holders, it is said, are carrying
out the rules which require that
the ashes or garbage be placed in
barrels or metallic cans either out
side Of the back gate or on the
sidewalk in front OF the house on
the days designated for the col
lectors to call.
There are yet some ruffles to
be ironed out and it is expected
within a short time every house
holder will have become familiar
with the new rules and this will
greatly aid the collectors in their
task.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1923-01-12
ATHLETIC FIELD

The City Council is preparing to give to The
High School boys and girls an athletic held
they have needed for long time True II
will be an added expense, but that will be moth
ing compared with the good that it will do
Heretofore the Alexandria boys have had no
place where they could stage the athletic con-
tests which mean so much toward the success
of school life.
There is even chance orr revenue from this
field. Athletic clubs OF the city will be willing
to hire the field for their games. The rental
thus collected may at least be used in the up
keep of the grounds if not TO help cover the
first cost.
This is wise step for in it we are looking
out for the future welfare OF the city.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1923-01-12

of congress, France, resentful of
our dry law, which has robbed the
champagne districts of their best
market, would have another griev-
ance against America in the de-
thronament of Paris as queen Of
fashion. But it is not likely.
Bradley Beach used to be famous
for the auste,ity of its bathing
costumes in the days of Founder
Bradley. This ebullition in favor
of short skirts by legal enactment
may be just reaction from that
restraint. 1t is impossible TO imae-
inc women submitting to law-made
modes. The rumpus over prohi-
bition would be as nothing to it
when fashion bootlegger came to
town.-Pittsburgh Dispatch.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1923-01-12
CHAIRMAN SHIRLEY IS
RIGHT.

The attitude assumed by Chair
man Henry G. Shirley of the State
Highway Commission in reference
to the special session of the Legis-
laturc, is highly commendable and
thoroughly accords with a proper
ethical conception of the nature,
responsibility and limitations of his
office. He states that the depart
ment of government of which he is
the head will refrain from attempt
ing to influence the action of the
General Assembly in its DISPOSE
ton of the $5O,000,000 highway
bond proposal. He explains that
the question is one which should
be settled by the Legislature with
out any lobbying on the part of
the highway authorities, that the
highway department is an execu-
tive organization, that it is its
duty to expend such money as is
granted by the Legislature to the
greatest advantage after it has
been raised, and that it should not
side with either faction when the
fight begins in the extra session OF
the Assembly.
While wholesome and entirely
correct, there is nothing at all
striking or startling about this
view. The Highway Department
has its functions clearly defined by
law, and not one of them suggests
authority to interfere with or at
tempt to influence the action OF the
Legislature as to the methods by
which road Improvement and ex-
pansion policies should be financed.
1t is expected, as Mr.. Shirley very
accurately asserts, to attend to
the work of carrying out Virgin
las road policy, with such FUNDS
as may be realized from tins pro-
cess of taxation, OF from that
But from meddling with legisla-
tive activities in this connection
from plunging into a lobby hght'
becoming partisan of one faction
and striving to defeat another fac
ton. upon the policy of financing
roads, the Highway Commission
should studiously refrain. IL
should absolutely hold hands OH
unless boldly assuming that the
creature is greater than the ere
ator: that sinble executive
branch of the state government Is
warranted in attempting to intlu-
ence the policy of the Legislature
which speaks and acts directly 1or
the entire Virginia people, and Is
composed of representatives eject,
cd by the people, and is designed
in constitutional contemplation 10
;nterpret the sovereign will of the
neopIe. 1t is refreshing and en-
couraging to observe that Mr.. Shlr-
lev not only keenly senses the force
of this fundamental truism but al
so intends to proceed well within
it's important requirements
Lynchburg News.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1923-01-12

mothers pension act amended, sui
frage act amended to provide that
for purposes of voting the resi-
dence Of married woman shall not
be controlled by residence OF her
husband.
The National League Of Women
Voters has displayed larger IN
telligence in the methods pursued
for obtaining what it wants than
a rival organization that has a
more radical, if not more amoi-
tious program; hence, it has met
With less obstruction on the part
of mere man in making success
full the work it has undertaken
Richmond Times Dispatch.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1923-01-12
FASHIONS IN POLITICS?

The example set by the Brad
lev Beach IN. j. Protective
League for Women in asking the
MAYOR and the two commissioners
to save them from long
skirts suggests the narrowing
possibility of feminine fashions
becoming a political issue. If en-
franchised women voters could by
any possibility entertain the idea
of decreeing modes by ordinance
or act OF the legislature or statute
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1923-01-12

Tentative promises that there will be all III
yestigation OF the leasing OF the Teapot naval
oil reserve OF Wyoming to the Manoth Oh
Company, a subsidiary of the Standard Ol
Company, have been made by Senator Smoot'
(Rep., Utah) chairman OF the Senate Com
mittec on Public Lands 1t is added that Sec
rotary OF the Interior Fall whose resignation
lis in the hands OF President Harding, desires
to appear before the committee and obtain
"yindication" of his action in executing Sc
cret lease OF these oil deposits.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1923-01-12
INFANT BURIED TO-DAY

The funeral Of Aubrey Sim
mons, the three year old son OF
Mr.. and Mrs. Samuel Simmons,
CT North Columbus street, who
died Yesterday at the Alexandria
Hospital, took place this afternoon
from Demaine's Mortuary chapel,
Rev. nr. w. j. Morton, rector
of Christ Episcopal Church, offic-
iating. Burial was in Unon GEM
etery.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1923-01-12
NAMED JAIL INSPECTOR

Judge Howard w. Smith has
appointed Mayor William A.
Smoot, Rev. Dr.. E. V. REGISTER
and DR.. s. B. Moore, inspectors
of the city Jail for the coming
year.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1923-01-12

The boys at Coblenz are reported to be any
thing but happy over the order to proceed
home No doubt they resent particularly the
inference of certain observers that they are
being called back by the United States Senate.
Richmond Times Dispatch.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1923-01-12

A public that has been greatly alarmed over
the morals of It's movie stars will like to be-
l;eve. TO doubt. that the fancy salary offered
Jackie Coogan, comes partly as a reward tor
this young mans upyightness and sobriety.-
Richmond Times Dispatch.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1923-01-12

Senator Borah is not alone in deciding that
America will have 10 do little meddling in
European affairs if there is TO be any foreign
market for American farm products.-Dur-
ham Herald.
Evening star., 1923-01-19
French Spot Yelling
soc Yard

A spotted veil adds such chic
10 a spring hat that the par
ticular woman will not attempt
TO do without one. This is real
French spot yelling, in black,
brown, navy and several strik-
ing combinations.
Close-ftting, adaptable wells,
in black. brown and navy, or
with colored spots. Each, soc
and 75c. First Floor.
Evening star., 1923-01-19
Colder! Here's Your Coat.
The Latest Styles

Even though spring is advancing upon US, such coats
as these promise weeks and weeks of service yet and
their moderate pricings make them worth much
than the money you put in them, say nothing of the
satisfaction of starting fall with winter coat almost
The coats these three haze been moving
rapidly that oe>h haze had repLenish showings
stqnhy, that a large percentage of the models
entirely though had include them at the
old prices.
tailored, fur trimmed plain embrodered; of
fabrics annsh eects in the
rich coorng fur collars that button close
to neck scarf collars with long flowing ends.
Better Winter Coats, $3.50 to $3.50
Evening star., 1923-01-19
American Lady COrbinettes, $1.OO
A NeiU Garter Brassfere

An adequate support for the active the
Tonan VINO desires the greatest about her ousework
hey OF ne strong madras well boned abdomen
finished with four hose supporters. Sizes 81 to So
Also the Vogue Corsetlette brassere
inserts over hpst for the
little more supports in sizes 50 A. this price
Third Floor
Evening star., 1923-01-19
THE SALES OF JANUARY
in Early Spring Merchandise No,o Arriping
Sale of 100 Fine Silk
Umbrellas, S4.95

Factory rejects, but because these were made by
OF the most particular manufacturers the defects that put
them into the rejected class very slight making them
an excellent value at this special price.
Only 100 of them, and after you have the splen
did quality Of silks and the attractive handles you will
agree that they will not be long Navy
purple, green red brown with wide Ottoman satin
tape border The handles of amber bakelite
wood, with rings or leather straps. First Floor
Evening star., 1923-01-19
WOmen's GauntletS, ,$1.25pr

There's long for winter gloves yet and if you
want inexpensive you can't do better than choose
these strapwrt gaunets of Duplex CLOTH that combine
the neatness of kid with the warmth of fabric Brown
mode, beaver and gray. real value at the price.
Evening star., 1923-01-19
Toilet Goods
Saturday Specials

Several of the most season
able toilet preparations h ave
been included in this interesting
offering.
D. & r. Cold Cream. $500. 33c
Amani Face Powder, with
pkg. of Amani Shampoo, 6Oc
Emery Boards, dozen. -. 1Oc
Coty's Tale 9Oc
Djer-Kiss Vegetale, bottle. $I.OO
Djer-Kiss Soap, 5 cakes. ]. .$1.OO
Pepsodent Tooth Paste. =. 3oc
Wearwell Toothbrush -. 25c
First Floor.
Evening star., 1923-01-19

too that have recently had to add to
supply demand They include
really exclusive models that earlier in the would haye
very much could be duplicated
prices These of deepp luxurious fabrics coared
with carac1, wolf, beaver. fox and other fine furs.
Evening star., 1923-01-19
Sale of Photographs, $40

Undoubtedly the best yalue.giying ever Of
fered in monographs. gh-grade, guaran-
teed machine, equipped with double-spring
Heinneman motor and Universal tone ARM
Easy Terms! balcony Phonograph shop.
Evening star., 1923-01-19

Smartest Styles for Early
Spring and Immediate Year
In a Timely Underpriced
One Day Ofering-ChOice'
Evening star., 1923-01-19
Announcing am Apron Sale

Monday extraordinary sale of
Happy Home Apron Frocks. 5000 OF them
wonderful values! You will want at least
half dozen when you see the styles. For de-
tails-Sunday Star.