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The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1923-08-27
ANSWERS TO SATURDAYS QUESTIONS

J. The first Yankee party went up
HE cowlitE river 10 the year isiS uns
der the leadership of Michael T. Sim
mons They dashed canoes together.
making caiamnrans on which their
wagons ana goods were transported.
- Toledo. the head OF navigation.
tho train left the river and jour.
ncycd so miles until they reached
the upland Of Tumwator. facing the
sound. where they took out claims
on this virgin hillside and became
Wazhingtou'a FIRST settlers" Sub.
scquentiy. Olympia. In the bottoms
below. was townsitnd and became
WpNhing;on'a first city"
{ 2. Coming out Of the desert or the
mountains. tho horses and cattle Of
carly settlers were weltnigh starved.
i8nd the grass grown prairie was the
most welcome sight the eye OF man
could behold The prairios before
numbering bcgan-wcrc the choicest
holdings. and TO each one the settler
on Il gave his nnmc.
.. Prof. Mcany Of the University
Of Washington states the real reason
shy Britain did not yield 60 the FIRE.
qucnt nudgcs OF the Hudson's Bay
60. 20 mako fight for tho rich fur.
bearing Oregon Washington country
was because Canada about that time
was IN open rebellion against British
authority and John Bull felt in no
mood To add TO his troubles by West
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1923-08-27
HOLD QUINTET
FOR ROBBERIES
Men Captured After Alleged
Auto Theft Attempt

Five men were arrested early Mon
day morning ana uro being held by
the police ON open charges pending
an Investigation into possible connee-
ton with the robbery OF several
houses over the week end
The quintet was arrested AZ Firth
ave and Washington u. by Officers
D. J Cush and }. n, Meyers. follow
ing an alleged attempt 20 steal an au-
tomohilc, which they abandoned after
an unsuccessful effort TO start a.
one OF the men. Troy Il, Carr, alias
Richard Adams had a number Of
tools IN his possession which led the
officers to suspect that the men are
implicated in recent robbcriea
The other men arrested are J. r.
Cotton, Martin Hood James Smith
and Ernest WlborE II the officers
fail 10 connect them with burglaries
/ tho men viii be charged with the at
tempted theft Of the automobile, u
is said
Houses reported looted over the
[ week end In which it ~ thought the
| five men were implicated included
I that Of Or y r. Hemmlng 60i6 10Th
ave. y. r. a downstairs window
| was iimmied with an axe and a large
number o. miscellaneous articles
I taken Joe Il Harris 230Sh First
ave. ~ reported Sunday that hls
| house had been entered thru a bed
room window and several purses
stolen.
The home Of C. r. Chain. $3.50 2ist
I ave, s. was reported burglarixod
Sunday. Chain and his wife are IN
Vancouver and no estimate OF the
loss can bo made until they return
Ncighbors reported having seen a car
In front ~ the house az n. m
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1923-08-27
Music Pupils Will
Hold Picnic at Park

Pupils OF the Preparatory School
of Music will celebrate with a pic.
mic wednesday. August 20. at Wood.
land park. II is expected. according
TO those In charge. that close to 400
pupils. all students Of the violin. and
many OF the parents will attend. An.
nouncement will be made AT the pic.
mic about the tryouts for the three
free scholarships to be held for be
ginning pupils at the school early In
September.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1923-08-27
Curtain ~
Specials "

Drapery Materials, fn~
Guiding 5s.inch Terry
and Terrydale. double
faced and in checked
and floral patterns OF
several colors. Formerly
75c a yard. For Tues
day. n yard, zoe
CretOnnes. in a wide
variety OF patterns OF
several colors; our reg
ular csc quality offered
for Tuesday at, a yard.
26e
Curtain Net, X new
36.inch heavy net in
white. cream and ecru.
OF large or small mesh
and very serviceable.
Formerly f5c a YARD,
Special Tuesday. a yard.
zoe
Marquisettes, ~ In.
wide and in white and
ecru color. Our regular
boc quality. Marked for
Tuesday at, a yard.
35c
Marquisette with t.oL
ored borders and all.
over designs. A good
quality Marquisette in
various different shades.
Formerly Csc a yard
Tuesday. a yard. zee
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1923-08-27
q. Are whales fishes' Could
y whale swallow mani

a. One Of the most widespread or.
rors in zoology is the belief that the
whale IL fish The whale Ia an ami
mnl--a mammals Is proved by its
warm blood. well developed brain.
double circulation. lungs. mnmmary
lands. and reproductive organs, Its
Young are born alive and after long
pregnancy. and are suckled by the
mother ms in the case Of land nam
r1als. The sperm whale has a throat
efficiently wide to admit the body
If a man.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1923-08-27
Initiative Wins
Freedom for Man

COLUMBUS. o.. Aug. 27,-Initia.
tive was rewarded when the gates Of
Ohio penitentiary swung open for W.
l.. Stork
stork walked out OF prison Satur.
day 10 his conditional freedom and
$3.50 a month Job.
While serving the first part Of a
two.year sentence for forgery, he
originated what is known as the in
travail correspondence school, in
which Ohio convicts were given an
opportunity TO study while in prison.
Gov Donahey heard Of the school
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1923-08-27
Man Is Killed by
Booze Pursuers

GALVESTON. Tex. Aug. al
one man was killed and another
wounded IN a running gun battle be.
tween customs officials and rum.
runners on the launch E.3ol.
The dead man is Frank y. Shur.
ban. a boatman OF Galveston. II. J.
Hooker WIS shot thru the shoulder.
The E.3Ol was seized by officers
and found TO contain more than
$500 bottles OF Canadian Club wits.
ks. suburban and Hooker were the
only two men on the liquor.carrying
boat.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1923-08-27
FIND NEW VARIETY
OF SPIDER AND A
FAMILY OF YOUNG

DENvER, Aug. 2T.-A distinct
~ i've. entirely new variety OF
human spider" together with a
family Of eight husky children,
has been discovered in Denver.
The new animal. a spider in
every detail. carries head which
Is an almost perfect miniature of
the human Uranium and entirely
out Of proportion with the rest OF
the animal as spiders so.
The diBcovcrer believes the
freak came in some shipment of
tropical fruits 20 the city and has
offered the strange family TO the
state museum.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1923-08-27
WHALES CAN
SWALLOW MEN

II there la some point OF inter-
est on which you arc not In
formed. write TO our Washington
bureau and sec what they can do
for you. Write out the question
briefly and plainly. sign your
name and address. and mail to
the Washington Bureau OF The
Daily Star. inclosing "a 2-ccnt
postage stamp for reply.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1923-08-27

and after an investigation granted
stork parole on condition that no
assist in installing the school system
in other prisons
Stork is college graduate and wa d
an artillery captain In the world war
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1923-08-27
AS a Month Wash

A solution Of one teaspoonful Zonite added to
one-quarter glass of water used night and morning
as a mouth wash will destroy breath odors and
act as an excellent preventive against pyorrhea.
Dental authorities have stated that the daily use Of
Zonite in this manner. together with regular dental
inspection, reduces the likelihood Of contracting
this disease to a minimum.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1923-08-27
THE RR ODES Co:
A Sale of Domeshcs for Tuesday!
Domestic Section. Upper
Main Floor

Domestic Section. Upper
Main Floor
Outing Flannel 80
inches wide and IN light
grounds with cOlored
stripes. also IN light
shades Formerly s0c a
yard. For Tuesday. 4
yard 23e
Outing Of n good
weight, 27 inches wide
and in plain white. For
merry 2Oc a yard. Forf
this sale. n yard. 1Se
Batiste in plain whiib
and very suitable for
lingerie and gowns. For
merly 55c a yard. Tues
day. a yard. zoe
Lingerie Plisse. 80
inches wide and in plain
white and colors. For
merly soc a yard. For
this sale, a yard. 39c
Dress yoiles in print
ed designs OF dark cob
ors that sold formerly
for soc a yard are Of
fered at a yard. 43e.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1923-08-27

'NHHT NWHlpIIrNN0UH.
The California demand for lum,
her for the new goldsocklne industry
quickly set the infant Washington
on It's feet Puget sound quickly be.
came lumber mart for san Fran,
cisco.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1923-08-27

every kind. No kslss. No matter
what your trouble is. IL will cost
you nothing TO find out what can be
done for you. Courteous treatment
and strictcst privacy assured. 1904
Third Ave. Corner Pike st.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1923-08-27
For Cuts and Wounds

Zonite should be promptly applied 10 fresh cut
or wound to destroy the germs which cause blood
poisoning and other similar forms Of infection. In
addition to acting disinfectant, II will shorten
the process OF healing and greatly reduce the usual
pain and inflammation.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1923-08-27

Perhaps you can trade your car
for tho firs, payment on home.
MANY people ha,v been able TO do
thnt
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1923-08-27
Sore Throat

Nearly all the ailments OF the throat arc due to
bacterial infection. Prompt relief, therefore, can
not be obtained without the use Of effective ger
micide One part Zonite to FIVE parts water as gar
throat infections. In severe cases. especially when
alterations present the throat should be swab-
bed with pure Zonite and your phy1cis-s-lled. Be.
gntreatment promptly when symptorns ilrst appcar.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1923-08-27
For Old Sores

Zonte Is remarkably effective in healing old
and slow healing wounds. Used in strong solution
i viii aid in dssolving dead tissue and removing
proud flesh. BY killing the germs, 1t stops the dis
charge pus rendering the clean and healthy.
nder solution used daily will aid in rapid healing.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1923-08-27

DR. VI. G.. MACY,
srnttie's Leading
Specialist. VI or e
Thnn 70 Years ES-
pcrience. Newest
m . { o DIS OF the
m ost dependable
treatments OF all
schools. More last
ing results for seri-
Gus ailments OF
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1923-08-27
Children'S School Hose
35c
Or 3 for s1.oo

Chlldren's Medium weight Cot
ton Isle Hose in black and dark
brown. Another seryiceable school
hose. a pair. 35c, or pairs for
S1.00.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1923-08-27
Rash, Skin Erubtions

There are numerous kinds Of skin
eruptions oiassed a. eczerna. Many
Of these yield readily TO the apphea-
ton OF Zonite. a few trials will de-
monstrate whether or not the antiSep-
tic will be of service. Chronic akin
troubles and akin troubles induced
by system disorders should receive
the attention Of physician
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1923-08-27
Main Floor

Girls Fine Cotton Hose in
black. white and cordoyan. also
boys heavy ribbed Cotton Hose
in black. a big value at 25e n
pair.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1923-08-27
Poison Icy

In cases Of poison ivy and similar plant poisontng
Zonic Is perhaps the most effective remedial agent
known TO materia medca. 1t acts with extraordi-
nary promptness in cleaning up the inflammation
and restoring the skin to normal condition.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1923-08-27

Il cent strength to destroy disease germs effec-
lively. II is in the prevention Of germ diseases,
therefore. that Zonite finds one of its greatest
fields Of usefulness. During epidemicz of colds,
gripp>, scarlet fever, diphtheria, measles. Whoopng
cough, throat and other respiratory diseases,
when every snecze and draft scatteTs millions OF
germs. zonite should be used frequently a throat
spray and nasal douchc.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1923-08-27
HON. Well Do You KnoW Your
Pacific Northwest History?

DRUSH up on your Pacific Northwest history In
ID September The Star is going to conduct true
story contest on adventures of the pioneers.
In the meantime there will be daily Covered
Wagon question and answer box. II "ou have similar
questions and answers pertinent to the subject, send
them in Here is today's list
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1923-08-27
For Insect Bites

As relief from bee stings mosquito bites, CHG
gers and many other insect bites Zontc is particu
larry effective. Ifpromptly used, the antiscptie will
lessen the pain and reduce swelling and irritation.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1923-08-27
QUESTION BOX No. 6

Where did the California and Oregon trails divide?
Who brought the first of the gold discovery in
California?
What was the effect on the mgrations?
How Abraham Lincoln connected with this early
history?
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1923-08-27
What L Does

Until the discovery OF this
form Of antiseptic, II was i'm
possible to introduce freely
into the mouth and nose any
antiseptic solution at sufh-
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1923-08-27
For Burns, Scalds and Blisters

Zonite il especially valuable in the treatment Of
burns, scalds and blisters. 1t prevents infection,
aids in removing charred dead tissue, helps 20 re-
duce inflammation, and aeeelcrates healing. 1t also
lessons and designations that apt to fol-
low wounds Of this character.
For Personal Hygiene
Zonite is the ideal antisephc for personal hygiene
Poisonous causte compounds, such as bichloride Of
mercury, pheno and cresol solutions etc, are ire
mendously harmful when used regularly for douehe
medication. Any physician will verify this state
ment. Write for the Zonte booklet ON personal hy
giene for women.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1923-08-27
Bad Breath (halitosis)

Breath odors arc usually caused by bactcriolo-
gica condition Of the mouth. Zonitc is the one form
of antiseptic with real germcdal power that can be
used freely in the mouth Its effect IA far more thor
ough and far more lasting than pleasant tasting
El Mundo. [volume] (San Juan, P.R.) 1919-1990, 1923-04-24

Ell Corresponsal.
El Mundo. [volume] (San Juan, P.R.) 1919-1990, 1923-04-24
information general
EsPLENDIDA .JIRA EN-
PUERTO NUEVo

En- la maEana del domingo Sc trasla-
daron en- varios automobiles la be-
la playa de Puerto Nuevo en- Vega
Baja, numerosass personas de San Juan
Y Rio Piedras, con el fin de pasar un
dia alegre y de expansion.
Los concurrentes fueron esplendida-
mente obsequiados, habiendo gran de-
rroche de manjares y platos. Brilla-
ron por su "presencia'' en- ell suculen-
to menu el sabroso lechon asado ell
arroz con polio.
Durante eI trayecto la charla y can
clones hicieron muy alegre ell viaje. En-
la playa, los amantes de Terpsicore
tomaron por asalto una residencia, ha-
biendo cstablecido ALI la banda lle-
vada de exprofeso, su campo de accion.
Entire los concurrentes recordamos
don Jaime Miro, quien proporciono
los vehiculos y su estimada esposa doia
Flora de Miro; Lolita y Agustina So
to, quienes prepararon los manjares;
Carmen Lopez. Jennie y Mercedez AL
caraz, Paca Pifero. Esther Calcarel, Jo-
Selma Ortiz, Provi Bel6n Betancourt.
Provi Garcia, Maria Rexach Jimenez.
Carmen y Celica MARITIME, Maria Luisa
caloca, Camelia Garcia, Juna, Rosa y
Magdalena Betancourt, Carmen Fe-
rrer, Adelaide Rivera, Adelaide Men
dez, Providencia Cintron, Pepina Silva.
FL sexo t'feo' estuvo tambien re-
presentado. Recordamos los doctores
Soto Rivera Guijarro, Paco Miro,
Modesto Bird, Andres Echavarria,
America y Arturo Betancourt, Hermi-
nio Feliciano, Jose Ortiz, Juan Ramon
Ramos, Francisco Gutierrez, Juan Be
rrios, Julio Garcia, Pablo Arnau, Car
los Jimenez, Luis Fernandez, Armando
Estrella Y otros.
Los excursionistas regresaron a las
ocho de la noche Hato Rey, sitio de
partida, alegres por haber pasado un
dia de expansion.
Nos completeness en- darle las mas
expresivas gracias los Sres. Miro,
Bird la familia Soto, por las aten-
clones de cue fuimos obieto.
INvITADo.
El Mundo. [volume] (San Juan, P.R.) 1919-1990, 1923-04-24
SENTIDo FALLECIMIENTo EN-
CAYEY

Ha dejado de existir en- este pueblo
la esposa del quito inteIgente caba-
Hero Lcdo. Miguel M. Morales, Sra.
Rosa Rivera Cap6.
La inesperada muerte de esta distin-
guida sefiora ha causado honda pena
en- toda la poblacion, pues era general
mente estimada por todos los que la
conocieron, por haber sido un verda-
dero ejemplo de Eirtud, Rmantisima
esposa y por haber puesto de relieve
en- multiples ocasiones, su bondadoso
proceder.
A su entierro asistio una inmensa mu
chedumbre, integrada por personals de
todos los credos y todos los partidos,
asi como por numerosas RESIDENCES en-
diversas pcblaciones de la isla.
Un grupo de damas catolicas, divi-
dido en- dos bandos, los cuales iban
apostados en- ambos lados del f6retro,
conducia las cintas que pendian de las
coronas.
FL quito sacerdote Rdo. Martinez
oficio en- la ceremonia. ~
FL inspirado orador Lcdo. Francisco.
Navarro Ortiz, en- ,calidas y sentidas
frases, dio las gracias los concurren-
tes en- nombre de la familia de Ia fe-
necida exalt6 las bellas cualidades
de la que nos abandona.
Con las tltimas horas de la tarde
caian para siempre, en- la sepultura,
los restos dc dofia Rosa Maria Capo
de Morales.
Este corresponsal envia los descon-
solados deudos, especialmente don
Miguel, la expression de su mas SEN
tida condolencia.
Ell CorresponsaI
El Mundo. [volume] (San Juan, P.R.) 1919-1990, 1923-04-24
COMMERCIAL

En- Guayama Sc ha constituido una
sociedad que girara con la denomina-
ci6n de "Galo Melendez g. Co. S. en-
CO
Esta nueva firma Sc dedicara la
compra v venta de mercancias Y quin-
Gala.
Els comanditario de dicha firma don
Enrique veglio Merle, y tinico gestor,
don Gallo Melendcz vazquez.
El Mundo. [volume] (San Juan, P.R.) 1919-1990, 1923-04-24
UNA LoCA PRENDE FUEGo A sUs
ROPAS

En- su residencia de la calle San
Agustin, Puerta de TERRA la sefora
Julia Cruz, de % amos, que tenia per-
turbadas sus facultades mentales, Sc de-
rram6 una botella de alcohol desnatu.
1alizado sobre su vestido prendiendose
fuego despues. Julia sufrio quemaduras
de primer grado en- TODD ell cuerpo. Fue
conducida al hospital municipal en- es-
tado grave.
El Mundo. [volume] (San Juan, P.R.) 1919-1990, 1923-04-24
CANA QUEMADA
INVITADo

En- los caiaverales de la Central Cor
tada, radicados en- Santa Isabel, un
violento incendio destruy6 nueve cuer-
das de la rica graminea. Sc investiga
81 origen del siniestro.
El Mundo. [volume] (San Juan, P.R.) 1919-1990, 1923-04-24
ULTRAJo A sU HIJA

Ha sido arrestado en- Gur+abo Ell in
dividuo Narciso Ramirez, acusado de
haber ultrajado su hija de once amos.
Ell Juez lie exigio tres mil d6lares de
Eanza.
The Washington times., 1923-04-01
Mechanics Band to Hold
Benefit Dance April 3

The Junior Order Of United
American Mechanics Band of the
District will hold a benefit dance
at Pythian Temple, 1912 Ninth
street, April 8. Prizes will be
given.
Past State President r. w.
Ebhardt, of Virginia, addressed An
drew Jackson Council No. at the
last meeting and extended an invi-
tation to members and friends to
be present April at the Alexan-
dria Fraternal Bazaar, which is to
be held in Alexandria from April
| 2 to inclusive. Thursday night
has been set aside by the commit
tee of the various fraternal orders
as Junior Night" Members and
friends have been requested to
assemble at Twelfth and PennsyI-
vania avenue at 7:15 o'clock.
Thursday evening the band will
furnish music.
The Washington times., 1923-04-01
Spencer Named Capital
CORRESPONDENT for Elks

F. G. Spencer, publicity director
of Washington Lodge, No. Is, B.
p. o. Elks, has been appointed
Washington correspondent Of the
Elks Magazine. This publication.
which is published in New York,
has a national circulation of ESQ, 900.
Spencer, who has been directing
publicity for the local Elk lodge
for two years, is a veteran news
paper man, having served on news
papers both in this country and
in England. In December, 1921,
Spencer founded the Prince Georges
Chronicle, but had to discontinue
publication shortly afterwards on
account of i'll health. He is making
plans to re-establish it.
The Washington times., 1923-04-01
CHARITIES DRIVE
HALF SUBSCRIBED

At the close of business last
night, the Associated Charities re-
ported 1892 contributions received
toward the 10000 for which it has
been asking in it's Easter campaign.
The total reported was $35,557 to-
ward the $4,000 asked for it's
fiscal year which ends Septem-
Der 80.
The District visitors of the Asso-
ciated Charities, in their reports
covering the past six months of
the fiscal year, showed they had
had under care total of 846 fam
ilies,- or one less than for the same
period last year. OF this number,
479 families had received direct
cash assistance For the other 367
families services of major kind
suited to their immediate needs had
been obtained, such as medical as
sistance, legal aid. employment, and
the like. In addition to the fam
flies given major service, 386 fam
flies were advised or directed in
one way or another.
The 479 families receiving direct
The Washington times., 1923-04-01
TOday's Events
In Capital

Meeting-Kevin Barry Council, Amer
lean Association for the Recognition of
the Irish Republic, 1905 e street north
west, 5 p. M ~ a
Lecture-Dr. Henry Allan Topper.
1.-THE Resurrection: The Center and Cir
Gle of Christianity" IL a. m. and The
Resurrection: The Voice of Victory
evening. O'Clock, at the First Baptist
Church. Sixteenth and o streets north
west.
Tea-Women's City Club, 81 jackson
place northwest afternoon.
Lecture-"ProgressiYe .Therapy and
Riley, at the open forum of the secular
league. 1101 e street northwest, p. m.
Music-Community concert, Central
High School, night.
The Washington times., 1923-04-01

financial aid through the treasury
of the society were given a total OF
$7,301.09 from the funds OF the
Citizens Relief Association for tuei,
clothing, shoes, food or other ma
terial necessities, while $13,224 was
expended through the special relief
funds in the form of mothers al
lowances, payment of rent, funeral
expenses and other requirements.
The total sum distributed in finan-
cial aid directly from the treasury
of these family service organiza'
tons, not including moneys con-
tributed directly to the families I'M
der care by relatives at the solici-
tation Of the society's workers or
secured for them in other ways
amounted to $20,620.60.
The Washington times., 1923-04-01

the two families was that of Charles
Lewis to Seawilla Saunders. The
couple, while on their honeymoon in
this city. visited friend here, s. r.
Dickerson, $500 Georgia avenue
northwest.
According to Dickerson, there is
some strenuous counting going on
now between the unwed boys and
girls in the two families. Nuptlals
are imminent.
Virtually all members of the Lewis
family earn a livelihood on the Rap
pahannock river. The Saunders are
farmers. The two families live sew
eral miles apart, but this does not
seem to be any bar to romance.
The Washington times., 1923-04-01
Many Marriage Ties Bind
Two Virginia Families
Of Saunders and Lewis

1t would be hard to find two house
holds bound together by such strong
ties as are the Saunders and Lewis
families down in Richmond county,
Va.
Ten years ago one Of the Saunders
boys married one of the Lewis girls.
Marriages of Saunders to a Lewis
have been recurring periodically ever
since.
So far there have been three mar
riages between the two houses. From
present indications more will soon
follow. Ten Lewis-Saunders COM
pacts are possible.
The most recent marriage between
The Washington times., 1923-04-01
WINTER WHEAT AREA.

An increase of ! per cent in the
winter wheat acreage this year re-
which last year had so per cent of
the total worlds wheat area, both
winter and spring, is announced by
the Department of Agriculture.