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rnDM "I PTTI C rklTrMTT" I ? <*<? and Hucharaat I#??rum?nli. iUIVItI Li I I Lt LPllLrlilL e?i?sd u.? -utti. Entente.- for tin _ _ __ .M W C?rka Ol'akia. TO GUARD AGAINST FOES . or enemies in the lis lk an s, according : u* Ulsrnili D'lltlit. _ '"?k? Ihla coalition mors effecH*|llf, B< l|i?dr, and Bucharest live. says the uev. spaper, tba "LltUe Government* Enter Into Cum- Entente" la an&ious to have the Adrli bine of Self-Defenae. atlc problem settled, ao that Serbia ' ROML, Aug 1?. An agreement ha. ^ 'ruro lhr"1 OD lh# kaen reached between the Prague, Bel The oior,,?|# |> Italia expresses the vlu* that tbe present time affords a good opportunity to Insist upon the Prices Smashed app cation of the pact of L?ondon, a flerrnstrustaa Ttrwa I w,'"e letting Flume luk after her own t*? ??- [independence. SEES FLIGHT AROUND g-affi WORLD WITHIN YEAR S3iw^?i}]t5i5 NKW YORK' Au? 16 A fl"hi 3lp4 l.so 1M 3i><| iim)m around the world by a German 2*i IN ill J7JI JiilJ" dirigible airship within twelve months ItKUNCR httt *ma predicted here by Major Charles ^"dden, officer In charge of ih. Sim<fap?Ti 1.1?t?.?wi?,?. nfn'.T'^?- contest for the first aerial trip around KsrairiS7^^?^WRBLS the ?orid. sin snua im j. ??? Allied governments. he said, may 1 Dept. I?t?. wrk.i?n.i<rMfMC. prevent the attempt by stopping developmeni of the Zeppelin. _ The Juryman s case pro ancj con anj vy>? ? ??==y he correct in his ' ^TRThT Vere your eyes are examined by an expert optometrist and based upon his decision, the proper lenses for your particular needs are prescribed. Also the lenses are ground under his direct supervision by skilled mechanics,, thereby avoiding mistakes. The offices and factory are located on the premises, insuring you a saving of both time and money. Notwithstanding their superior quality and the extra effort expended upon them LEESE GLASSES Cost No More Than the Ordinary Kind M. A. Leese Optical Company Factory and Offices, 614 9th Street N. W. 1 ;? r--Tirr-r?iii'fnwiinnr"ncrr'' !rmiafinnnwnH?piiwriiiigawn:<-''iin:aani''ftitiL'BaiciiiinwiiTi^nr.iiiniinganiimiii>wmwMwo!!mniiin?!HTrnBicTnma H. W. TOPHAM 1339 F Street I 3 1 Bargains in Trunks I ' 4) A ft TDIIMIfC delaved by railroad embargo and other W 1 iVV rHlllllaV causes have just arrived. As the seaJson for trunks is nearly at a close we are offering exceptional j values to move this lot quickly. FIBER TRUNKS FROM $9.00 UP Hartman's Indestructo and other popular -j makes of every style at big reductions. SILK BAGS 11BRIEFCASES 1 50% OFF 15% OFF | Cooking is a Pic ?with a modern gas The old-style, bark-breaking pran ranfce made many a could stop cookinfc forever. Constant bending over to folio baking quickly tires anyone and makes cooking a rather di Since the introduction of the modern ??as ranjre, however a pleasure to hundreds of women. No more bending over, burners are ull elevated on a stand within even reach of 3 Perhaps you need "a change of ranges"?and we wcleorr I this for you. I Let us charge it?you pay each month with / Washington Gas Li: Sales Department 419 Tenth St. { QK8P1TE the lure of flvi " be uuted mat the ?cC to lieten to their sprightl rapidly growing less, and smile. jkf L' - xMttMMMimsaBKr** ;i.w : jS*KdMn OLD DOMINION ROM i MENACED BY LABOR Company Maintaining Service, Although Men Are Organizing Union to Make Demands. While labor troubles still handicap the management of the Washington and Old Dominion railroad, nerving about 12,000 Virginia commuters daily, a nearly normal train service Is being maintained, it was stated at the company's offices today. lleports that men are being (^scharged every day were not denied by officials of the railroad today, though they claim that the number so discharged la not large. Those who are being let out are classed as "in competent" principally, though the men Insist that they were discharged because they tried to Join the union movement afoot among the employes of the Washington and Old Dominion Commuters who live along the lines of the road are worked up over the state of affairs that threatens an interruption of regular train service. Inexperienced trainment are being put on the cars, they claim, many of which ure bein'* run without regard to the safety of passengers. Officials of the company are standing in readiness in case of a general walk-out of employes. Vacancies on the force are being filled dally so that a fairly normal ser\ice Is being maintained. A number of trains were reported late today, despite all precautions. .Company officials denied that the men have made any formal demand, but are expecting to be notified any time that a delegation is waiting upon them. I ft r jasure range, | woman wish that she w the proprress of your Isaprreeable occupation. cooking Is nothing but for your ovens and gas i^our hands. ^ ic the opportunity to do i your gas bill. ght Co. N.W. * pretty girl visitors to hii ] tool boy farmer in the pictiu y chatting Ha knows the ti the most he tun give his fan ' <'X ' > Ak < . K^i)uk| .^PSJflBxWpKA* v*y^Wi VRflP^Jj ?^r * j^U9bA Kt *? ?WW>>.^^.jU^ti ^MKMB??MaHMM Dobbin Blossoms Out In Pair of 'Horse Pants' And Creates New Style Washington in the most stylish city in the country. liven the horses here wear pant*. At least one oil Connecticut avenue yesterday afternoon was seen wearing a perfectly conventional pair of old troUsers drawn on over its foreleg's. The horse had a blissful expression of countenance as the foiled I flies turned off to more nourishing fields of endeavor, in their exasperation attacking automobile tires ROOSEVELT SCORES C. 0. P. OH LEAGUE Vice Presidential Candidate Starts intensive Campaigning in South Dakota. MITclfKLL. s. D? Aug. 15.?Frank jlin D .lioosevelt. Democratic nomine. t tor. the Vice Presidency, swung int< | hard campaigning through South Da kota yesterday, laying emphasis or the League of Nations and denouncing the Republican party for preventin* America from becoming a member ol ' America owes It not only to her self, but to the rest of the world, t< I become a member of the League ol Nations, he declared in a speech here ' ?MVV\y ..?Ut ot the lta?ue '? <"> thinkable." ' | Roosevelt made two speeches her< ; *? the guest of the League of Women I voters at a Kretl, outdoor luncheon cr >'e went to Salem .where h. spoke again .en route to Sioux Kails. Roosevelt also devoted conslderabl, attention to the methods and purpose, of the Republican opposition. He as .sailed the manner in which the ChiI ca?? conventi?n selected a candidate ; The Republicans." he said, "ar< I harking back to olden davs. They ; are aslcing you now to support therr because Abrahab Lincoln was elected on a Republican ticket in I860 and made a good President." The leaders of the G. O P.. he defllH' ."tZ "draP'n* themselves in the folds of the American flag and hidinp behind the great accomplishments ol the past." "But, thank ?od," he said. "T hav* " ? ?* for th" Ka* than to use it for such purposes." typothetae exhibit will open tomorrow Waahinpton Public Library House* erful Collection ? Colornork and Prints a Feature. ArTl'e AuTv1r!ran '""titute of Graphic Arts exhibition of printing will open (tomorrow at the Washington Public I A .snlr oa?"d " main "O display until 2". Thp affalr "" the ! auspices of the Typothetne of Washnf,0.n,.,n C anfl 18 ""'I 'o be an interesting exhibit. L?Tv* '""P'ay eon- ts of a selection of books catalogues, booklets, color . Prints, posters, etc., produced In the plants of the world's forerrfftst Printers and is aid to be the finest display ever assembled. The exhibit nas been on display at Tale University and Is coming direct from New Haven Conn., to the National Capital. At a meeting of the executive com21-.-Vf ,h* loral typothetae It was decided to devote one evening to the pprentlces In the offices of the members of the organization. All of the apprentices have been Invited to a ?!",r to h* R|vpn at the New Hbbltt Hotel Thursday. August 10: a.t 6 o clock. Immediately after dinner the guests will proceed In automobiles to the library where a lecture will be given by Norman T. A. Munder. or Baltimore, Md. Many of the proprietors and officials in the virlous printing offices will also be present at the dinner and lecture to follow, The exhibition was arranged by the committee |n charge, to cover the days of the first International convention of the International Association of Printing House Craftsmen, which Is to be held In thla clfy August M-2J at the New Kbbltt Hotel. Members of the Typothetae will be present during the afternoons and evenings to assist visitors and explain the dataila and products on dlaplay. Little garden patch, it must &oe* not pAuse in hi* work me for raising vegetables is r callers is the courtesy of a ? "** ' ,,tr ^ ' < T^tpjKj ?g|H Fi ^ Kk Q I :-S ' B JPP^B , .. Jfl Hp cji"? wmwmtmmmmmmm m* mmm - tmmmm* PADEREWSKI TO RETURN TO PARIS IN SEPTEMBER PARIS, Auk. 15.?Umt< Jan IVderewskl will return to the piano during September. according to report* here. He is expected to Rive a Paris concert for the benefit of Polish war victims. ALL THE COMFORTS. OF HOME BABYLON, N. V., Auk 15. ?Mrs. l.>dia Oakley, who was arrested on a ! biRamy charge. refused to enter Jail until her cell was equipped with toilet water, mirror, soap, towels and a comb. r Jillll.MMI I One . | I Dodge > | reaches stone i: In a lit !one-ha Motor the hai If this 5 appeal ; I not be ' E i The in car is price, b How oi of?an< ;i I It is i that si this si r j \ Becaus cars, it Brothe Seldorr ample though It is ar agemei the rev and so it 4 With n them i could 1 they hi : : : ' ? YANKEES 10 RETAIN SOCIETY IN MEXICO Association Formed for Protection Against Carranza Will Continue, Huerta Intormed. The National Aaaoclalion for th? ! Protection of American Hl?ht? 'J Mexico, formed to guard Hf? ana properly under the Carranxa r??lm* will continue to function d??pile the overthrow of that government. Thi." irudt plain by the h??oelation in replying to Inquiries from Ue l.a I'ena. Mexican coneul at York, as to the History. peraonnel and activities of tha organisation. l)r Iji I'ena ? inquiries were made on i behalf of President Ue Ui Huerta. After asserting that the asaocialion Is composed of Americana wno have spent many year* In Me* co and who are "in full sympathy with i j he Mexican people and their legitimate aspirations." the letter adds. 'Hut the Association's attitude always will be one of demanding protection and respect for the right of self-respecting. law-abiding American Citizens'. It advocates the most atren1 uous effots to fame the Mexican govenrtnent and Us officials to roapect these rights In the flrst Instance, i It was stat?rf at the Mexican emi basay that public opinion In Mexico I for the most part is that the necessity for the asosclation'a existence 'ceased with Carranxa'a overthrow. Among the directors of the aasoclaj tlon are Kd ward !>. Doheny, Cheater ! ?) Hwain. Charley K. de tjanahl, Krank (H. Hitchcock. Frederick R. Kel' Iokk. prominent oil man, and Walter DouglaM, Joseph 8. Quaiey and George W. Bryant, heads of mining Interest!. express rate raises will net 17 millions The gross Income of the express companies will be Increased by ap proximately Si 7,*09,448 a year by the I increase of 12 >4 per cent In rates allowed them yesterday by the Interstate Commerce Commission, according to estimates made by officials I of the commission today. This means that a much gresur sum will be added to what the oub I lie must pay for express service. Th?- gross profits of the express companies during the year 1919 w*r' $1 12.47S.5Kft- Nevertheless, the audit of thlr books showed a total deficit of J24.2O0.29U at the end of the year. Kven with this increase in rates, of flcials of the express companies assert that because of the increased wages and operating expenses the deficit will probably be larger than at the end of 1020. Under the present contract with the Government, any deficit shown by ' the express companies must be made j good by the Government. :-Nalf Million Bt Brothers business has just i and passed another milen its history. tie over five years more than If million Dodge Brothers Cars have been placed in ids of owners. sales record represented the of a price, the total would particularly impressive. nportant thing is that the not thought of in terms of >ut in terms of value. Ften you hear the car spoken d how seldom the price! the quality of thought urrounds it which makes lccess noteworthy. e people think well of these is still impossible for Dodge rs to build enough cf them. i has there been a finer exof the force of friendly ts. i inspiration and an encourit to build well?because /ard, in America, is so great sure. othing but good will toward in American homes ? how Dodge Brothers do less than ave done? semmes mot< 1132-34 CONNEC % ^rrfrfrijimnru^ IgflMiHiului; Hugt t.poris of tans pRANMJN SQUARE 1 I from Sunny Spain Cause L hotel Ui. Dry AgeoU to Ponder 1 OUKTtENTH AT I Federal vlTlclili, particularly nuBTHWBK'. | those In the office of Prohibition j m x .. r .it ComiuiMioner KimM1. are looking tiCfantljr rUJimMd askance at a report made to the ROORW Bureau of Market* of the Department of Agriculture showing that e ? nearly n.^Su.oov pounds of ralalna jCrVlCC Is were exported from Malaga. Mpaln, at Moderate Rates to this country during the flrat sis ? months of I#^0. This quantity ex- ^ ceeds the total ralslu exports from 1 that port for the4 seven-year period, . to llll, M The report shows that practically iWr j>| Iplf mii t- M i the entire i?l? Malaga rataln stocks Uf dLALMIAWK have been exhausted and no surplus C??^sun^ fl 1 Is on hand. The new crop will ap- B LINIMtNT H ' pear on the market between Au- F?iti?ly CmWm S > gust 20 and 21, and the American RATTLESNAKE OIL B ' consul at Malaga stales that there Kelieree 9 Is a prospect of Increased prod jc H Rhsumstliai, i ^ 9 I tion. B Hay (-over and Cstanh 9 The raisin growers are looking M Plies Uc Bottl* H for a continuation of the great de- At mil Dmmmi.t. A 9 mund for rulslns in the United B ?. injl//#-# PS Htales. It having come to their ears Hi Jamtrirmnt. that Americans have many recipes yk. for making drinks with a "kick" from raisins, according to official ' | advices. j| $2 Cash?$2 Month j 1,000 Lots to Select From Buy a Beautiful Home Site at, | Classic Shore i r <? | Colonial Beach, Va. | i?/ Salt water bathing, fishing, crabbing and boating. A <g i delightful, place to aend your family ? ! < > during hot aummtr dav*. ? I1' > This is the moat beautiful land for sale on the Historic ;) <*' Potomac. Jff ? Pure waler. Pure air. Hood health. j1 THK ATLANTIC CITY OF, WASHINGTON. ? Price. 150. 3 4' Take palace steamer St. John* at foot of 7th St. S. W. * j >. Tuesday, 9 a. nv; Thursday, 9 a. m.; Saturday, 2:^0 p. in. ? J?! Sunday. 9 h. m. ,j( ' A Round Trip. War Tax. 15c. Children Half Fare. S J Tickets Good Until September 7. A (I, Send for plat and price list today. ? | AGENTS WANTED | TAYLOR BROS., 710 14th St N. W. Washington, D. C. M. 3284. IOER5 OF GOODWILL \ > : ' : j Nothing has checked or hindered for so much as a single week, the ! continued bestowal of this recognition and reward. The eagerness to own the car is greater today than it ever has |j been. | The reason is not far to seek. | Take first the mere numerical | ownership. j Remember that the satisfaction of j one-half million owners is not casual, but deep and pip found. Multiply them by the average | family of even three. i| Remember that all of these are :|J warm friends. Then think of that leaven of thought leavening the whole mass. You will begin to understand, then, why Dodge Brothers have been building new buildings ever since the business began. * You will understand why the , works in which the car is built ( are still steadily spreading and expanding. You will get an idea of how much men can do when the homes of America arc solidly behind them. i [ 5R COMPANY TICUT AVENUE I '