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Evening star., 1924-07-24

Marshall Business Brokers.
Wholesale and retail meat store, receipts
about 81 100 week; rent. S45: price, 81. 500.
Grocery and meats, uptown location; rent.
So: price. 81 $50
Confectionery and delicatessen: good foun-
tain rent So: living rooms: price. 81 800.
Cigars. news stand and souvenirs. near
Union station; rent, s75; price. $500.
Barber shop cleaning and pressing. on 18th
St: wonderful opportunity; price, 81. 800.
Candy shop. downtown: rent, $45; price,
$3.50. Inspect this at once.
Rooming house, 10 rooms; we'll furnished :;
rent. $40; price, $3.50: terms.
Rooming house, 11th and Mass. ave. IL
rooms; rent. $50; price. $3.50
Boarding house. 40 rooms. several baths; one
of the best boarding sections; downtown; low
rent; price, 5000.
Marshall Business Brokers,
424 New York Ave
Evening star., 1924-07-24
FOR sALE-MIsCELLANEous

ASTIQU ES-A Connecticut ave f0rri,rrr
house offers Mahogany gateIer tables s.,
now si'; windsor chairs. greatly reduced
rush seat chairs. kitchen cabinets. s1uj now
and S45; Berkey and Gay bedroom snites uo"
nut bedroom suites. $500. now $500 cornnIrt,..
living room furniture. one third price; mohai-
velour, also cane: pieces with in,ijyiduaiit-
vases OF rare design: handmade hemn rn,S
reduced The Home Beautiful. 1881 Come
ticut ave '-'''
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| CHAUFFEUR. white, references s0me expert
| ence in meat and grocery; small salary to
| start. Col. 8135
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OFFICE MESSENGER Not over II years
State age. education. telephone number Boys
working only during summer should not an
swer. Address Rox I'LL. Star office
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MECHANIC who thoroughly underst nds
WillysKnight. Overlands; those that don
need not apply: state salary. where last en-
ployed. Address R0x 78-i. Star office 26s
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noontime only. Curb Cafe. TIA Fl ne:
FARM HAND. good good wages. house. gar
den, wood and milk provided farm near Ann
andale, Va; give references Address Joseph
l.. HristOM. Fairfax. Xa
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ELECTRIC FANS, westinghouse ceilings
cost So each: Robins & Myers 16-in. desk
WESTINGHOUSE 16in desk: all direct currpnl
and oscilators: only used one month. 1G3t
lexington place ne. 2+s
Evening star., 1924-07-24

BABY CARTHAGE - Ivory: Whitney nsE.
ment 81 ' D..
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MEN wanted by one of the oldest insurance
agencies in the city to sell accident insurance
experience not necessary. will teach you
the business. Apply before $50 am. {. NJ.
Wright, 700 Itond BLDG
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BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES

LARGE CORPORATION has opening for real
financial executive of proven ability with
clean record Address BOX 88-I. Star office. .
$40 18th ST., $50 PER MO.-Has been used
As shoemaker repair shop for last years.
Also S3 Seaton st. NV, next to corner Of
lst ST., $50. Apply Frank 3. Altemus. 27A
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FURNITURE for arm. apt. 500 cash o.
will sell any part Buyer may take apart
ment if desired. Lincoln 70S1-J after y m
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JANITOR, colored; must Know how to run
elevator. Room sos. 1917 81. NV.
MAN. reliable and experienced. to take charge
Of hog farm. Address BOX ISL Star office.
Evening star., 1924-07-24

DOORS AND SASH. both salvaged and new
new, LIGHTS. 81 each; scFeensi sn zoe each sid Sid
ney l. Hechinger Company, Camp Meigs 81
and Florida ave. ne. Main office, 9th and
SITS VI Offices nnan till L 40 n m SafS u n,
Evening star., 1924-07-24

MAN. young. colored, TO be handy around
hardware store; references. Apply 9O3 II st.
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College Head Very Ill,

CONTINUED in TomorroW's Starr
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IRESSMAN-Assistant power emhoSsing press
op@rafor. Hansler 4 Co, 900 NV. "6'
SALESMAN TO call on retail drug trade in
the District Address Box 60-L, Star Office.
Evening star., 1924-07-24

RAKERY-Fully equipped. family trade. in
growing business location: excellent opportu-
nifty for right party; 18th st. NV: BY owner.
Evening star., 1924-07-24

FAN-Sinch Westinghouse: good condition
Ernnklin Laundry .lnS 18TH II w nls
Evening star., 1924-07-24

PoRTER-Ioung colored boy. not over IS.
must bring references. Apply kaplowitz Bros.
Tn
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COok-Experienced colored man wanted. 80
III At. ne
Evening star., 1924-07-24

| FURNlTtRE-IRaying town. Will sell ma
| hogany dining room and bedroom sets, livini
| room set and rug; no dealers. 1414 Columbii
| road, Ant. 10 30
Evening star., 1924-07-24

MEN. five. for life insurance business: col
lege-bred preferred; salary II qualify
Address Box 216K. Star office.
MEN to distribute advertising; Z am Can
Co Q3a ID ST w
Evening star., 1924-07-24

FI-RNITrRE-Everythin complete for three
rooms Reasonable. No dealers. 1915 1911
ST W "a
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CIVIL SERVICE PAMPHLETS
questions and answers in all scholastic sub
)ects study at home. less expensive and
more beneficial than class instruction. G. A.
LOOK. civil service instructor, 045 Pa. ave..
Room ~. Catalog on reaneSf 2Re
Evening star., 1924-07-24

Auto Driving Lessons
Privately given. N. S130J after 8 pm. 30s
BE A CRAFTSMAN AND
earn big money. Experts need
ed In all lines-mechanical. architectural. top
ocraphic. etc. We make an expert DRAFTS
MAN OF you In three to nine months You
can start right now under our Individual in
struction plan. day or night. Latest catalogue
ON request. Columbia School Of Drafting
l4th and SITS. Phone N 27o
Evening star., 1924-07-24

| BED. mattress. springs chairs. table. stand,
Sc. 5Is
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Observation-Disclosures,

Our trip rates are cheap as trains? All
7-pasSengpr touring cars with careful drivers
Ry the hour. $3.50. Phone Pot 3O97 25s
Evening star., 1924-07-24

CHAIRS-l2j simmons folding. or any nun.
Der thereof: practically new; $1.25 each
Phone Main l9SS ois
Evening star., 1924-07-24

FURNITURE for 1 rooms, all new; must sci
| At once; no dealers. 929 14th ST. sc. 2I'
FURNITC RE-Bureau, wash stand toilet set
chair. bed. mattress. springs. white enamel
all for $40. 625 Orleans pl. ne. betweeI
9Th and Tth T, and NJ 27s
Evening star., 1924-07-24

SAIESMAS-Weather strips and ny screens.
Niagar Weather Strip Co, Inc, 551J 7th 81.
Phone Columbia 90g1 o6s
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1924-10-04
MISUNDERSTANDING PREPARES
FOR NEGRO ORGANIZATION
SOCIETY ANNUAL MEETING.

Representative citizens of Freder
icksburg met in the First Baptist
Church at P. NJ. September 18th
and organized a local committee,
which will have full charge of the
reception and entertainment OF the
delegates to the 18th Annual Meet
ing of The Negro Organization
Society, November 1914 inclusive.
: Rev. ]. A Bacoats, pastor OF the
First Baptist Church of Freder1cks-
burg, principal of the Mayheld
School, and member of the EXecu'
tive Committee of The Negro Or
ganization Society, was appointed
chairman by unanimous consent and
Mrs. l.. N. Robinson was elected Sec
rotary
In accepting the craftsmanship of
the committee, Rev. Mr.. Bacoats
said. Fredericksburg feels honored
to have been chosen as the meeting
place for such a worthy body as The
Negro Organization Society, and ev.
cry citizen is going to do his full
share toward making it pleasant FOR
those who will come as representa-
tiyes of this splendid organization"
The chairman then proceeded to
name various subcommittee, inciud
ed among which were the following:
l.. Committee on local speakers, to
securesa welcome address each from
some one representing the City Gov.
eminent, and some person represent
ing the speciaD interests of the col.
ored people Of Fredericksburg.
2, Committee on homes, to secure
board and lodging for delegates at
the most reasonable rate per day.
5 8. Committee on places of meet
ing, to secure suitable places OF
meeting for the various sessions OF
the Society.
4. Committee on local entertain.
ment. to furnish such entertainment
for delegates and speakers as may
be deemed advisable by the general
committee, and in keeping with the
nature of the program.
Just before the close, the commit.
tee on homes held a brief meeting
and decided to furnish board and
lodging to delegates at the nominal
rate of $500 per day.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1924-10-04

wedding march and sang, II Love
You Truly. Rev. Terry, Of Buch-
anan officiated. After the very
unique affair the couple left for New
York on their honeymoon. They will
reside in Richmond, Va.
Mr.. Lewis Wright, 35s Seventh
Avenue, N. w. left for New York
Monday, where he will join his wife
Mrs. Lizzie Wright, who left here
on the 22nd to visit her sons and
other relatives and friends. FL
Mrs. Bessie Curtis is up again,
after a short illness.
Mr.. N. C.. Claiborne Of Martinsville
called on The Planet Agent.
Mr.. Rucker, of Vinton, continues
very feeble.
Mrs. Nora Warren, nee Miss Nora
Woody, the popular hair dresser and
beauty cuVtruist will be pleased to
have her old customers patronize her
new parlors, 121 Henry st. You
will receive special care. Nice
meals are also furnished in latest
style at regular rates night or day.
Call and see this unique and leading
phce in the Magic City for real SER
vice unstinted.
Miss Minnie Chavous of Eighth
Avenue left Tuesday for Philadelphia
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1924-10-04
FULTON NOTES.

Ardelia's Fold, No. 16, Shepherds
and Daughters of Bethlehem lost two
of their members by death .ast week
namely, Mrs. Maggie White, whose
funeral was held at Rising Mt. Zion
Baptist Church on the 26th ult. and
Deacon Louis West, whose funeral
was held at Union Level on the 29th
ult. Rev. c.. T. Martin, Of New
Jersey, former pastor of Union Lev
ell conducted services for Deacon
West and RevtW. L. Tuck officiated
at Sister Whites funeral.
The services at Mt. Calvary Bap-
tist Church last Sabbath were uplift
ing. Rev. G.. B. Hancock, one OF
the faculty of the V. U. U. delivered
a great sermon from the theme,
Living On the Border Land" We
were glad to have Rev. r. Sharp.
of Sharon with US. ).
At night Rev. G. B. Jefferson
preached on "The Divine Compan-
ionship." The following choir mem
bers were present and rendered ex-
cellent music: Mr.. Beverly Valen-
tine, Mrs. Sisseretta Washington,
Mrs. Mary L. Smith and Miss Syl-
bella Barnes
Let us come early tomorrow. The
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]44;Ef2s 4 I <;

Pains in stomach or intestines. much
little, quickly relieved with REGAL
CAPSULES.
Pains in sides Of chest, under should
er blades in 10 minutes, with Is drops
f LIVER SET. We demonstrate with
a DOSE FREE.
Throat coughs and sore throat speed
ly relieved with Is drop doses Of 100
N ON SUGAR. One dose Will prove
Save your chickens from Gaps.
Roupe, Hard Crop and your PIGEONS
from Sour Crop and Canker with 100
mi Goo per cent. !? taken in tirne.r
Use 100 IN for Neuralgia, Rhea
matism and every ,~afn or sore you
have. Purify your blood with REGAL
BLOOD PURIFIER NO. AND NO. 2
and be thankful for such Good Rem
edies. Made at 200 East Marshall ST.,
Richmond, Virginia.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1924-10-04
ROANOKE NEWS

ROANOKE, VA, Oct. Rev.
w. R. Howerton, D. D. delivered
the Gospel message to his hearers
Sunday night from Romans S:15. He
showed that we are to mortify the
deeds of the flesh by denying our
selves the things which the world
offers us as a high inducement to
follow its ways.
Mrs. Needer Woods, of Vinton,
Va. is quite sick at this writing.
Miss Willie Pearle Wood, Vinton.
has returned to Norfolk after very
pleasant visit to her parents in Vim
A.. While there she motored to
&A:lin to visit her cousin, Mrs.
S>t Gil and took several snap
.sA of the family of IL
Mrs. Alsey Faulkner of Northwest
Fifth Avenue has been somewhat in
disposed the past few days, but is
improving.
Mrs. Maggie Morton, of Lynchburg
Avenue, has been much indisrosed,
but is improved at this writing.
Mrs. Lizzie Poindexter continues
quite i'll.
Mrs. Annie Brandon, 5O4 Eighth
Avenue, N. W. and little daughter,
Mary left Tuesday afternoon for New
York and New Jersey, where they
hope to spend about four weeks,
visiting her sister and other friends e.
Miss Lille Hylton and Mrs. Nan
ME Smith, of keystone, w. Va. were
the supper guest Of Mr.. and Mrs.
Catherine Stanfleld, Friday evening,
September rs. They were attend
] ing the Rosnoke Fair, accompanied
| by their cousin, Mrs. Lucy Taylor,
| of Roanoke. A very pleasant even
| ing was spent.
Mrs. Laura Durphy, $50 Seventh
Avenue, N. W. has been sick since
last Sabbath. DR.. Moore is In at
tendance.
Miss Laura Kidd and Mr.. Wiley
Hall were happily married Wednes-
day, September Gath at the home OF
the brides parents In Fincastle, Va :.
Miss Letitia Kidd, her sister was the
maid of honor and Mr.. Jackson, the
best man. Miss Pittman played the
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1924-10-04

:. The following have needed our ap
peals and have helped since our last
report: Mrs. H. B. Hayes, Wildwood
N. j.; Mr.. F. D. Johnson Bluefeid
W. Va; Miss. Erma Elizabeth John
son. Mr.. r. II. ,Seaborne, Apollo, Pa:
IVY Leaf Court, o. of Calanthe; Mr..
Thomas Page, Rev. DR.. G. H. Sims,
New York: Order of Red Men, Mr. /.
Madison Stanf1eld. DR.. j. E. Fowikes
DIR. e. Williams, Mr.. Joe Harris
Mr. q. P. Hayes, Mr.. &c. A. Rives
Mr.. George Patterson, Bethel Bap'
fist Church, Rev. J. S. Hatcher, D
d., Mr.. ]. B. Willis, Mr.. W. A.
Jordan, Mr.. ]. ]. Redman, Edwards
vile. Va; Mrs. George Brown,
WytheviIle, Va; Capt. Chisholm,
Rev. NJ. C. Brown, DR.. w H. MIC
Conney, Mrs. Bette Clark South
Boston, Va: Mrs. NJ. A. FLightner,
Portsmouth. Va; I. o. King David
Mrs. A. G.. Thompson, Mr.. Peter
King, Mt. A. D. Ragland, South
Boston. Va: Rev. E.. LIZ Tucker
South Boston, Va; Mr.. James A.
Scott, Rio Vista, Va; MT. b. a.
Cephas, Mrs. NJ. H. Davis, MISS
Hattie Mayo, Rev. B. D. Ellis
Louisa, Va; Mrs. Alice Spicer, Pu-
laski. Va; Mr.. S. V. Miller, Low
ingston, Mont. Mrs. NJ. H. Davis
Mrs. Mary r.. Satterfield, Mr.. sam
uel Fade, New York; Sharon. bap'
tist Church, Mr.. r. B. Sampson
Mrs. Minnie Liggins, Mr.. p. Z. Fer
rell, Roxbury, Va; Mr.. G. w. Peace
Wayerly, Va; Mrs. J. Thomas Hoyle
Martinsville, Va; Downingtown l.
and A. School,, Downingtown, Pa.
Mr.. R F.. Heartwell, Petersburg,
Va. Miss Cora L. Bright, Mrs. L.
K. Bullock. Wildwood, N. j.; MI
r. A. Smith, New Haven, Conn. |;
Mrs. l.. E. Moore, Braddock, Pa. !;
Mr.. S. P. Brown, Boston, Mass. ;
Mr.. R. G. Scott.
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Major Robert B. Jordan.
NO EVIDENCE FOUND.

The officers not having found any
discriminating evidence at 619 N.
18th street, where Lucinda Price
conducts the Friendly Inn, the ques-
ton seems to be why should she
have offered to bride any officer un-
less It was to avoid the arrest Of her
husband on what she thought to be
"frame-up. w. A. Price is re-
ported to- have, potifeu the local
authorities after he paid over the
''hush" money. AS the matter now
stands, the money will be returned
to HIM regardless Of the outcome III
the case. The regular Federal Oft
GERS were not iaro:Eed in the case
and all of the work seems to have
been conducted practically over
their hesds.
ATTORNEY SMITHS QUESTIONS.
Mr.. Smith subjected Officer Wood
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1924-10-04
TEN MEN AND A THOUSAND
ONE OAK, $4,000
W. L. DOUGLAS, BUILDER
DEMPSEY AND DEFENSE DAY

Very good news for the United
States is this:
The President is considering the
relative value of battleships and
airplanes.
Those that sell battleships at
forty million dollars apiece viii tell
the President that the country can't
survive without plenty Of battle-
ships
Manufacturers Of hanson cabs
would also have said . little while
ago that the taxicah couldn't be q
real success.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1924-10-04

Before the President bga4s an
other battleship Jet him ak ne
builder this quseden&
aArs you willinS 10 bald tAat
ship FOR forty miiliou de!srs and
guarantee that It VIII b aAess ten
hours after being i&tacksd b. one
hundred thousand dollsrs' worth OF
fighting airships!"
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1924-10-04

side to a grilling line Of questioning
beginning from the time he was born
in Massachusetts up to his making
the sensational raid at GIG N. 18th
street. He does not seem to have
been able to remain at any one place
long, his replies being succession
of designations leading from Massa-
chusetts to California CLOS Angeies)
to New Orleans and Richmond.
The case was sent on to the u.
S. District grand jury.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1924-10-04

AuUQreQ InOusauo 0ONfo0n WS&sA -
fighting airships!"
If the President discovers, IS 10
will, that a hundred thousand dol
lars worth Of airshipa, manned BY
ten men, can destroy any forty-nil-
lion dollar battleship with more
than a thousand men on board, he
will decide not to build battleships.
Governor Pinchot has signed the
death warrant Of q young cclored
woman who killed . colored police
man and pleaded self defense. She
will be the first woman executed IN
the State of Pennsylvania N thirty.
Ave years. Governor Pinchot signed
the death warrant when be was m
the hospital. When he comes out,
entirely recovered, Il may occur TO
him that putting q nsgress - dsata
instead Of locking her up Il small
business great State.
The u not Does me
deserve :" Il u *Doss Penn
rylvania L-.erve dissracs!" IA
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LUC|NDA.PR|CE SHOOTS
Continued from. Page ~

were worse than in Norfolk This
will result in stirring up "a hor-
nets nest" as this city is reputed
to be one of the best governed in
the country and Major G. A. Sherry
was understood to have left model
organization and turned It over to
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1924-10-04

UNHAPPY. undecided, in doubt,
worried. not well? Business, do
nestle, social, love affairs wrong?
Write freely, frankly, and confident
ially-reQuest information and adj
vice pertaining to this beloved wom-
ans work and methods. You can
win. Do it now. GRACE GRAY
DE LONG, Miami, Fla.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1924-10-04
PRIVATE SCHOOL for CHILDREN

A private school for children un-
der religious influence and competent
instructors Night Glasses for Adults.
Will begin sessions at 410 North
Monroe street, city, about October
Is, 1924. For further information
consult w. B. BALL, Minister,
2214-A Henrico street, or phone
Boul. 1888. At
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services are:l 1880 A. M, special
sermon by our pastor. Rev. c. A.
Cobbs, who will be back from his
vacation. $3.50 P. M, regular COM
munion.
The Baraca and T. E. L Bible
Glasses desire your presence Sunday.
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There are row regular Quotations
d. counterfeit notes. The average

There are row regular Quotations
!, counterfeit notes. The average
p8pe ~ $zo 1of 1W woIa .i,
ntns.S Inc mstkW non ~
sns $1,000 -. s.uo.
py DcoueSSefs N W 1A4SS-
from the rum Hsss, ~ Sy ouf
British brothers.
Inc managers y ,S..
gooo pootieSSe1st ues NV .
with American mSQsy' 40 m.y,
It seems, nave - ~
money Tor woxSe WhaAkey-"nS"
seems fair enough
-
"A Presbyterian canxen N NV
Jersey spent $4,000 N ono yes,
taking care Of Q huge OAK Sa9
years old. The oak may p worm
It. But that sum would have
planted several Thousand nsw Hees
you don't resent dragging IN feh,
2ion, it would hsyS done 9 goo zeal
to help some Of thcss little ones
that are supposed TO be- mere mn
portant than many oaks.
Above the base at QuapHco, Va
flying machines are prectisin&, and
on the ground our honest y. 8.
Marines, in deep amusement, cob
served that a flock Of buxzards,
after watching the aviators, imi-
tated all their flying tricks IN the
You remember the gentleman
with his house on fire who gath
cred in his arms all the furniture
he could carry, finally picking up
the baby with his teeth fastened In
the little dress.
AS he lifted the baby he saw a
cat walking across the hoor hold
ing kitten in her mouth, and said,
"Look at the wonderful imitation OF
that cat"
w. L. Douglas died In Boston
last week. His name Will be re-
membered among the builders OF
great industry, among those that
helped to free humanity from siaV-
The Tomahawk., 1924-02-07
BIG ULCER
ALL HEALED

Here Is another letter that makes
me happy" says Peterson, Of Buffalo.
"One that would rather have than q
thousand dollars.
Money isn't everything in this
world. There IL many q big-hearted,
rich man who would give all he has
edy with such mighty healing power
as Peterson's Ointment. to sell at all
druggists for so cents q large box"
Dear Sirs:-
Il was an untold sufferer from old
running sore and ulcers. had tried
most everything without any relief
from pain. A friend told me of your
wonderful ointment and the nrst box
took away the pain that had not left
me before In years. and after using
! am cured. The ulcer was . inches by
~ inches. Is all healed and can walk.
Never never will I be without Peter
sons again.
You may use this to recommend
your ointment. II you wish. cannot
say enough to praise It. Yours truly,
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=" Mail orders filled by Peterson
Ointment Co.. Inc. Buffalo. N. Y.
The Tomahawk., 1924-02-07
"Abe''
Lincoln
as an
Inventor
NOM IIEG IN fE0 ifS if5 SIfIff2 NH

THAT Abraham Lincoln once seri-
L ously devoted his attention to me-
chanical invention, and pursued it so
far as to obtain patent, may be news
to some who are unaware of the many
activities that engrossed the great
presidents mind.
In the forties and later the matter
Of navigation was the big problem in
the West. Nearly all the settlements
of Illinois and Missouri anywhere near
a stream were hopeful that in some
way those streams could be made
navigable for steamboats,, and 1t seems
Lincoln shared this hope regarding
the Sangamon river.
The Lincoln patent was recorded:
Model Of sinking and raising
boats by bellows below. A. Lin
coin, May 80, 1849."
1t was stated that at one time there
was a wrecked boat in the Sangamon
river, about four miles from Spring
of Lincoln's to show that the little
river was navigable. 1t was the dream
of the pioneer planters that If boats
could voyage up the little streams
near their holdings they would become
wealthy from the proceeds of their
crops. They then could get them to
the big markets, where big prices were
paid, and throughout the states Of the
Mississippi valley craft of various
kinds made many experiments at up
state navigation on small streams.
When he lived in old Salem 1t is
said Lincoln had great faith in the
future of the Sangamon river as a
material arm Of western industry. The
big problem as he and others saw 1t
was in getting the boats over the shall
low places. The time was far in ad-
vance Of appropriations for river i'm
provement, and some other means had
to be devised for overcoming obstacles
to navigation. In the Sangamon river
were numerous stretches of compare
lively "easy water" for boats, and
then would come a lot of sandbars or
shallow places
1t was this problem on which Lincoln
worked. The model he made may still
be in the patent office, or on exhibit
ton somewhere. It would be almost
priceless now. 1t, never was demon
strated in actual work, however.
Under the guards of the boat was a
battery" of blacksmith bellows. When
the boat reached place where the
bottom would strike the river bed the
bellows were supposed to act as lift
ers" for the boat, like an air-infiated
bladder. 1t was figured the bellows
would raise the boat so its draught
would slide over the bars like raft.
Once over the shadows the air would
be released from the bellows and the
boat would proceed until it came to the
next bad place.
Soon after Lincoln obtained his pat
ent his mind was diverted to weight
Ter matters, though he never forgot his
safety first" invention for boats. 1t
is said that soon after his Inaugural
ton as president he got one Of the
patent Office officials to look up the
model for him. -