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PUBLISHED EVERY AFTERXQO.X Except Sunday By the Alexandria Gazette Corporation 317 Kins Street, Alexandria, Va. HOWARD W. SMITH, President and Treasurer WILLIAM A. SMOOT ...Vice-President MICHAEL T. DWYER Editor ? y Entered at the Postofflce at Alexan dria, V^b'-i/ila. aa second class matter. THE ARID ERA NEAR This is the start of the week of weeks in the handling of liquors, loth in thfi j.-.n<ang and in the spring of r'.sm Vor future use. The tele*.-iph alone can now stave off the approaching July 1 brn. Were it not for this invention nulli fying space as an obstacle to quick communication the clamping down of the lid Tuesday of next week would le a certainty. Congress has re fused to aet'iii declaring demobiliza tion complete, a measure necessary to prevent eniorcerrti t of the "dry" law. n^d it is t?u late no?/ or Pres ident Wilson t^ uave time to reach America ? before its coming, but the cables may yet bring the needed declaration from the President. While the saloon is a thing of the past, it may be truthfully said- that that there has been no diminution in the use 'of intoxicants in Alexan dra since the Virginia law reguLi ting the use of liquor went into ef fect several years ago. Th? blot ter of the Police Court shows there have been more persons arrested for drunkeness while the law has been in effect than in past days when liquor-selling was legal. It is said that several hundred {??bootleggei's," white and colored, are operating in Alexandria, and that while "the saloon no longer ex j ists, intoxicants are disposed of as :ever. Several persons 'will appear before the grand jury of the Copora tion Court next month to answeT the charge of selling or transport ing liquor. GROUND TO DEATH BY TRAIN. Carlisle Mai^ Accused by Woman, Commits Suicide Hagerstown, Md., June 24.?George C. Frorm, aged 35, unmarried, of Carlisle, committed suicide yesterday by hurling himself in front of a moving Cumberland Valley passenger train at Gettysburg Junction. His body was literally ground to pieces Worrying over a warrant which had been swoj'n out against him by a young woman and the fact that he would have to answer the charge at a hearing Tuesday evening, caused Fronn to end his life. He was a mechanic and employed in the ga rage of his brother, H. H. Fronn. MINE SINKS U. S. SHIP Farnam Had Sailed With Coal Cargo For Gotehnburg London June 24.?The American steamer Famanv, frbm Baltimore, has been sunk by a mine explosion, a dispatch to Lloyds from Gothen burg reports. New York, June 24.?The steam ship Farnam, sunk by a mine, was a vessel of 3,655 gross tons and Maple sugar! Rich yet bland brown and crumbly?you wish you had some this minute! Here is the Sweet Caporal recipe?complete: Golden V irginia tobacco, blended withjusi a dash of Turkir h, not merely '"cured'', not justei: agar-cured", but?? Tnaple-stirzr cured ^ Sold everywhere?ir ooih hemispheres and on botli Sides of the equator--and more sold today than ever owned by the United States shipping beard. The ship was under assignment t-o the Earn Line Steamship Com pany, of Philadelphia, and sailed from Baltimore May 16 for Goth enburg with coal. She was # built in 1918 at Newark, N. J., by the submarine boat corporation. TO EXTEND AERIAL MAIL Washington, June 24.?As a result of successful operation of the aerial mail service between Chicago and j Cleveland, the Pos.t office Department it was anounced. is considering ex tension in the fall of the service from Chicago to Omaha, which would mean a total reduction in train mail time betwen the Atlantic and Pacific coasts to aproximately 24 hours. It laso is planned to con nect St. Louis with the East by an air mail route. The Castleberg Nation al Jewelry Company Located at 818 King Street )| Has opened a 5 Watch Repairing' De partment And is now in a positioi: . to do Fine watch repairing 1 At Moderate Prices The department will b in charge 0f Mr. W. S. RILEY v "The Store of Greater Service' Spreads Most desirable for summer uje. Light weight an 1 easily and cheaply laundcix-d. I.">x(i0 at $1.25. (>3x90 at $2.50 72x00 at $2.75 81x00 at $,3.00 90x100 at fi.uo I Full si/..* Dimity bet! sets, consisting of extra large scallop ed spread and bolster piece to match, $5.75 18x27 Ali-fea'.her Pillows, cov c-.. :i with ex:^!li-nt quality art t' I; : ... A-i bine or" blue and phi:. Od and resident pair, ?'..00. 72: ? ?! Crcclut Spreads can }?: ::: thrtf quarter or .. b;.ls. !?'.ee from starch. .V : Sat.':: r'utrsyiiles Spread . : h: :rnud ur w:-th c. : n. and scalloped At S5.G0 Extr? Cut-out Corner Sui'n :vj'r-t-illc-s Spreads in t;! .*'.'*?.<? At $6.50. Lai:.-burgh -5: Bro. Fifth Floor. DAYLIGHT SAVING D003IED Washington, .'June 24.?House and Senate conferees yesterday approved the rider on the agricultural appro priation bit! providing for repeal of .he Daylight Saving lav." next Oc tober 2G. The House managers finally ac cepted the Senate amendment after urging passage by the Senate of ihe separate House bill repealing ence agreement is regarded as cer tain. Rheumatism *4 completely washed out of tho ava :em by the celebrated Shivar Minera: Vater. Positively guaranteed by money-back offer. Tastes fine; costs 2 trifle. Delivered anywhere by out Alexandria Agents, F. S- Harper, Inc "hone taos? THE MEN IN , CLASS A1 A sotrad, bealthy man is never a back number. A man can be as vigorous and able at seventy as at twenty. Condition, not years, puts you in the discard. A system weakened* by overwork and care less living-brings old age prematurely. Thp bodily functions are impaired and unpleasant symptoms appear. The weak spot is generally the kidneys. Koeo them clenn and in proper working con dition and you will generally find your self in Class A. Take GOLD MEDAL Haarlem Oil Capsules periodically and ! your system will always be in working ! order. Your spirits will bo enlivened, i your muscles .supple. your mind active, and your body capable c.f hard work. Don't wait until* yoa have been reject ed. Commence to bo a first-class man now. Co tc your druggist at once. Get a trial box or GOLD MEDAL Haarlem Oil Capsules. They are made of the pnre, original, imported Haar i lem Oil?the kind your great-grandfath er used. Two capsules each di:y will ! -keep you toned iip and feeling line. Money refunded if they do not help you. j liemember to ask for the imported ; GOLD MEDAL Brand. In three sizes, | sealed packages. CHASC0-V1N, An Old Formula Prescribed by Doctors, Even to This Day, Guaranteed to Do So or ."Money Refunded. A Heal Spring Tonic That Brings the Old Pep Back. Thus who are weak and run down from sickness, overwork, worry or any ether cause, can take nothing better than Chasco-Vjn, an old compound orescribed by doctors more than any thing else, consisting principally of Iron, Manganese, Hypophosphites, N'ux-Vomic-a, Cinchona, Gentian ami Native Wine. it improves the appetrte, Increases ?much as 100 per cent and brings the old pep back. It has done this for thousands of others and will do the sime- for you. To get the full benefit of Chasco Vin. adults take a table-spoonful after each meal and at bedtime. Don't for got it. At this season of the year nearly everyone needs a good tonic. The local agent for Chasco-Vin is Edgar Warfield, jr., corner King and Are you always successful on baking day? Are your cakes light and spongy and your biscuits white and flaky? If not, let us help you with W74 l-16? THE WHOLESOME BAKING POWDER BURKE & HERBERT, Bankers Established 1852 High Grade Investment Bonds 1st Mortgages on Real Estate Deposits Received Subject to Check 3 per cent, paid on Savings Deposits. Safe Deposit Boxes for Rent. Letters of Credit and Travelers Express Cheques. * ? <$> ? ? ? ? ? ? ? I Ladies' Dresses From | Ladies' Millinery II" Men's Summer Suits ! ^ |<5> Boys' Summer Suits . It I \% 904 King Street II Cash ! Y . Vv TT^ Splendid Values in ummertime \ Wearables 1.95 Up !.95 Up $15.00 Up $7.50 Up Phone 304 < Credit r - s r.l.-. s- V -A'.- *>\Ji SWAN BROS. Store opens 8.30 a. m. closes 6p.m. except Saturday Women's Brassieres, Corsets and Silk Underwear The best brands at moderate prices. In the Women's Underwear Department on first floor. Brassieres, all sizes, 50c, 59c, 75c, $1.00, $1.50, $2.50 Kaysers Italian Silk Underwear Covers Corset $1.98 $2.50, $2.98 Envelope Chemise $5.98 . \ Under Vests $2.98, $3.50 CORSETS* The Dependable Kind Only Nemo Corsets pair $2.75, $3.00, $4.00, $5.00, $6.00 American Lady Corsets pair $1.50, $2, $2.50, $3, $3.50 R. and G. .Corsets pair $1.50, $2, $2.50, $3, $3.50, $4 V. The Ferris Corset Waists, for misses and women $1.50, $2.00, $2.50 Butterick Patterns Are Best , 15c, 20c, 25c, 30c Victory Pattern in Cut Glass VERY PRETTY AN ENTIRELY NEW Oyster Cocktail Glasses, a dozen $7.50 Grape Juice Glassas, a dozen $7.50 Sherbet Glasses, a dozen $8.00 Iced Tea With Handle, a dozen $9.00 Sweet Cider, a dozen $9.00 Water Goblet, a dozen $9.00 Lemonade, a dozen ^ $9.00 Water Sea, pitcher and six tumblers $9.00 Flower Vases $1.50 to $7.50 Also Celery trays, Spoonholders, Bowls, Plates and Other Things H. W. Wildt & Son 106 NORTH ROYAL STREET Your Opportunity To Buy Excellent King Street Properties We Have Several Fine Locations From , ' PITT STREET TO HENRY STREET Call and let us Show Them to You Graham & Ogcfen 530 KING STREET ALEXANDRIA, VA. First IMational Barak: ALEXANDRIA, VA. THE OLDEST NATIONAL BANK IN VIRGINIA The Largest and Strongest Bank in the City The Service Rendered by this Bank is Evidenced by its Phenomenal Growth. \ Resources March 5, 1917 ? ? $1,829,331.47 " 4,1918 $2,020,055.80 " 4, 1919 $2,849,965.94 OUR ICE SERVICE STATIONS No. 2?106 South Alfred Street \ No. 3?317 North Alfred Street No. 4?Commerce and Payne Streets Are now open, where ice will be sold at Plant Prices Less than 100 lbs per 100 lbs. 100 to 600 lbs. pcr 10q lbs. Quanities in exccss of 600 pounds at plant only Mutual Ice Company ' CAMERON AND UNION STREETS :|)