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( ? DRY ENFORCEMENT PASSED ^ ? / ' Adopt* Conference Report \.nd Sends Measure to ? President Washington, OctJ. 13.?Enactment of the Prohibition Enforcement hill , *'a.<- completed last tfreek "by Con gress with the House adopting the conference report already agreed to * by ihe Senate and sending the measure to the President for ap proval. Preceding the House ap proval of the report by a vote of :*31 to 70, vain effort was made to send it back to conference, with in structions to eliminate- a section permitting State ^authorities to issue warrants. _ . >, ? THEATRES imrimnm # IXGOMAR THEATRE ?j . ''The Girl Alaska," the great pic ture cf the north country, which will ."be -the attraction at the Intgomar: Theatre tonight, and every foot ot. whL-h was made en, Alaskan ? soil, tells how the girl, in order to reach Alaska, stows away on a steamr.hip, in boy's clothes, and then, when discovered,, is obliged to do every Sort of menial work in order to pay for her passage. ?But while on the boat she meets the.young man with whom she. pals all through Alaska, in all sorts of adventures, and then marries when they have discovered a valuable gold mine. Chapter 9 of "The Great Gamble" also will be shown. grand theatre "The Seng of Songs," the Art craft picture starring Elsie Fergu son, and now being cxhibU'd at the Grand Theatre, presents ait unusual The ideal stomach and liver tonic. Gives you a new lease on life, Makes everything you eat taste good. ? | Takes away .that dull i stupid listless "all in" feel ing, and enables you to en joy life to the fullest ex tent. Vigor and vim are the results of a few doses, j; Get a bottle today. . Gibson's Drug Store Is the Sole I>istnibu.iing A rent in ' Alexandria. ? Scene in Cleveland, O., wheii a disorderly stoei tsiri!:c-r was aiTCMied by policemen. story. Just -v von are heaving hi RICHMOND THEATRE sigh cf relief at the triumph of j Lily Kardos?-the ro!e played b> | "A Temperamental Wife/' star Miss Ferguson?in baffling the hu- j rjn'? Constance Talniadge which v. :.l man wolves who best the path of the J shown at the Richmon:! rheatre girl who begins as a salesgii'l and j tonight, is the first of a series of succeeds in winning as a husband I twelve productions to be made by an ex-senator who is a mutli-niil-' Miss Talmadge and which will be lionaire, "the woman scorned" takes distributed bv the First National a hand and cunningly contrives to j Exhibitors' Circuit. place the young girl in a comprising | The story was written by John ; position ar.rfl the jealous ar.:l elderly j Emerscn and Anita Loc-s. wellv i husband casts her off. Then follows ' known for their directing and croa-J ( '? series of sensational incidents in , tivc ability for the screen, and is which the beautiful Miss Ferguson i their first effort since their marri- j displays -her talents as an emotion- j age recently. al actress. Also 11th episode "in ; Perils of Thunder Mountain." ?? Try a Gazette classified ad. Constance Talmadg'e in. IPl Temperamental At The Richmond Monday ? \ Twenty Years Without Loss to an Investor Have You Funds Is So, Consult Us Regarding Our First Trust JjsPer Cent - > yv^-'V' * . ? In Notes of $500, $1,000 And Larger Amounts <?-. vV Which means that you can-invest as low as $500 on first mortgages, secur ed on improved real estate in Alexandria City1 and its growing suburbs. For twenty years I have: been making real estate loans for hundreds of clients in Alexandria City and-elsewhere, and have never lost a dollar as a re suit of said investments. ??'?v.: r ' -*v V' / We see that the semi-annual interest on your loans is paid promptly and, look after all other details. A service that is without charsre to the investor. John D. I Notary Public Alexandria National Bank Building, ' ' . ' ? ' ? Phone 564 Fire Insurance. PURITY AID PROGRESS ONE FOR ^LL ALL FOR ONE Official Organ of Alexandria Lodge No. 1076 Loyal j Order of Moose And consider well the future of your family, in their child like trust they are looking to you for pro tection. Your decision today jn case of sudden death or sickness will either be for their future benefit or otherwise. ^ 1%. ? Of the heartache 2nd sorrow in that home of yours should the Almighty decree that your days . are numbered. Have you prepared for the future (j;j of your wife and babies? Mi rf | J A ? Upon the suggestion that I am about to make join the Moose. It protects the whole family. The future happiness of your wife and the education of your children is assured. They are not left lo the mercy of strangers, for in Mooseheart the city of childhood, the home of contented hearts, the shrine of happy childhood, the School that trains for life, they find a Haven. Virginia Lodge 1076 Loyal Order of Moose Invites you to membership. Entrance fee is $6.00 for a limited time only. Dues $11 per year, paid quarter ly, benefits $9 per week, sick or accident, $100 fune ral and the privilege of Mooseheart for your wife and children. For further information. ' Dist. Deputy Supervisor Organization Headquarters 216 King St., Alex., Va. Office hours 7.30 to 9 a. m. and 1 p. m. to 10 p. m. 1 tliLs Alexandria's Most Progressive Bank ?.in" 1 Jli&siLii 1 King and St. Asaph Streets Public approval of the progressive policy of this strong institution, in the development of Alexan dria's industries, is manifested in their support of the bank, which is duly appreciated by the manage ment. Resources September 30, 1917 $1,488,621.09 Resources September 30, 1919 $2,589,466.16 ? Increase $1,100,845.07 .!5dT)UWDS^?. BUSY CORNER" PENNA.AVLAT 8 TH:Sf. Specializing" in en's Coats At $39.75 These are fine wool velours, silvertones, broad cloths,-novelty mixtures, and reversible polo cloths. Two especially good styles at this price are the fol lowing. One is a loose-back style, and the other is a belted model, both have good quality seal collars. Other styles have collars of piush, and self materials. The colors are those most popular this season, in cluding, of course, navy and black. COW.,LUMBER AND BUILDING MATERIALS A ? H 0 n 1 M o* r?*s? O 3 i i nVJ H ?Invest a Part cf Your Savings in CarefuSv Planned Building and Improving LUMBER FLOORING SIDING CEILING MOULDINGS DOORS \ SASH BLINDS LATHS SHINGLES BUILDING LIME PORTLAND CEMENT W.ALL PLASTER PREPARED ROOFINGS TERRA COTTA PIPE AMD EVERYTHING FOR BUILDING BUT THE HARDWARE W. A. SM007 & CO., Jmc. ALEXANDRIA. VIRGIN! A w A ? 5 M O O J 6 c 0 N 1 COM..LUMBER AND BUILDING HATERSALS s I Pictures Changed Daily The Grand Theater Matinee Every Saturday TODAY Arteraft Present; Elsie Ferguson in "Song of Songs9' The rise and down fall of pretty Lily Kardos. charming and interesting story. A Also 11th Chapter "Perils of Thunder Mountain' TOMORROW Vitagraph Presents Corrine Griffith in (,(> THE UNKNOWN QUANTITY" Can a gamble break a man who never plays. See this interesting story. Also Edoie Polo in ' "Cyclone Smith's Play Trumps" ' ? Another Celebrated Smith Story ' Alex a iidri a. Amusement C o mpa n y's Attractions I PRICES 15c and 25c 1 >1 j Pictures Changed !| Daily F. N. E. Presents Constance Talmadge ill U A Temper mental Wife,: Bray's Pictograph Tomorrow?Virginia Parson in "Impossible Cath erine." This picture comes to the Richmond be ' fore presentation in Washington. .ji ngomar fF li PRICES ) 15c and 20c | Z=T=j) The first and only j)hotoplay ever made on Alaskan soil u The Gir! Alaska" A thrilling plot of love and adventure Chapter 9 of "The Great Gamble" 1 Tomorrow?Marguerite Clark in "Three Men and a fi ? i I jiri. 1